Auto Action’s latest issue is full of motorsport news
By Bruce Williams
Date posted: 31 May 2023
A brand-new edition of AUTO ACTION is out now!
It’s another great issue, jam packed full of motorsport news, features and reviews from right here at home and across the globe.
This week’s front cover features Shane van Gisbergen and his PROJECT91 NASCAR Camaro that he’ll race on Chicago’s streets for Trackhouse Racing.
Shane van Gisbergen talks to Auto Action’s Andrew Clarke about his upcoming NASACR adventure
AUTO ACTION’s Andrew Clark was granted an ‘exclusive audience’ with the Supercars champion, and he speaks with SVG to get his thoughts on the USA opportunity and what the future of his NASCAR adventure might hold for the hot-shot Kiwi.
Speaking of T8 Supercar drivers, our latest issue also features a feature length conversation with the now regular Supercars race winner Broc Feeney. AA’s Andrew Clark declares “Mr Sunday” as having well and truly joined the main games “Youth Revolution”.
Andrew Clark’s Broc Feeney feature confirms that the rising T8 star has joined the ‘Supercars youth revolution’.
This feature sits alongside our complete coverage of all the recent Supercars news and events – including news on Zane Goddard’s wildcard Darwin drive.
ARG boss, Barry Rogers has had his say about the Supercars licence requirements and the effect that it’s having on the sport. It is developing into a big story that is only going to grow as the debate around what it takes to be able to drive in a main game Supercars race goes on…
Plus, AUTO ACTION delivers heaps of information and updates on some racetrack news from around the country… Phillip Island has had a big upgrade on the back of an FIM track safety upgrade program.
It’s the first time in many years that one of the world’s best circuits has come in for some changes. It was managed by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation and AA spoke to the man in charge of delivering the upgrades.
There is plenty to talk about with some new racetracks around Australia including the new Townsville Drive it NQ venue and The Bend drag racing
Speaking of racetracks, AUTO ACTION’s publisher Bruce Williams spoke to Pat Driscoll, the man behind RACE It NQ. He detailed the background on Australia’s newest permanent racetrack located in Townsville. It is developing into a great venue that will one day hope to boast an FIA Grade 3 licence.
AA also provides an update on the ‘Bend Dragway’ build, soon to be Australia’s crown jewel of venues for drag racing. AA’s Thomas Miles reports on the approaching new NDRC era that will debut at the new Bend Dragway in October. AUTO ACTION unveils its bumper 11 round calendar.
AUTO ACTION’s columnists are amongst the best in the business and are always thought provoking and in this issue, it is no different. Paul Gover, Luke West and our ‘F1 man’ Luis Vasconcelos are all giving us something to think about.
AUTO ACTION’s columnists are amongst the best in the business and are always thought provoking. Paul Gove, Luke West and our F1 man’ Luis Vasconcelos are all giving us something to think about.
Also in this issue, Timothy W Neal reports on the centennial running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. He delves into its history and its Aussie winners, as well as previewing the historic Hypercar grid that will headline this year’s 91st edition.
100 years of the LeMans 24 Hour race, an event full of history and romance. Only four Australians have won the ‘French classic’ including two brothers.
LeMans 24 Hour Hypercar preview is in this issue of Auto Action
AUTO ACTION’s Formula 1 man on the ground, Luis Vasconcelos, is back with another total round up of all the latest and breaking F1 news. He delivers the low-down on the Hamilton-Ferrari rumours, moving the Imola GP, the Monaco GP review, and more.
This week’s in-depth review of everything international also features AUTO ACTION’s coverage of the Indianapolis 500, and all the other global action, including all the F1 Monaco support wraps.
Issue #1862 also has all the latest national action with our newly designed Nationals Reports pages, continuing AUTO ACTION’s 50+ year dedication. AA is always covering the state and grassroots scene, as well as all the latest action from the Australian rally action.
As-per-usual, AUTO ACTION features the country’s most comprehensive Speedway coverage with our dedicated clay-head, Paris Charles.
AUTO ACTION’s newest issue, #1862, is out now in its digital form downloadable right here, and available in all good newsagents and stockists near you on Thursday. AUTO ACTION-continuing as Australia’s most trusted independent voice in motorsport.
If you can’t get a copy locally, you can also subscribe to the print or digital edition of the magazine here.
For more of the latest motorsport news, pick up the latest issue of AUTO ACTION.
PODCAST: The latest episode of the Auto Action RevLimiter podcast is out now!
It is a rambling Auto Action RevLimiter Podcast this week rolling through the Formula One at Monaco and Max Verstappen’s third World Championship – yes, we’re calling it early.
The lucky escape for the crowd at the Indy 500 and the washed-out day late Charlotte 600 in NASCAR. Then we talk about parity and Supercars. What else would we talk about? All this and more, as Andrew Clarke, Bruce Williams and Paul Gover say it as they see it. It’s entertaining and cuts to the bone of the issues affecting motorsport.
AUTO ACTION, Australia’s independent voice of motorsport.
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