Hit A Wall Podcast

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Adrian Cottrell (Sharky) & Matthew Totani (Dusty) dive into all aspects of state & national motorsports, being in the paddock of a variety of categories this is our place to share those past & present stories with special guests joining us for various episodes.

Episodes

  1. Making a Mark in European Open-Wheel Racing | Jimmy Piszcyk on F1 Academy & the Real Cost of FIA F3!

    12/27/2025

    Making a Mark in European Open-Wheel Racing | Jimmy Piszcyk on F1 Academy & the Real Cost of FIA F3!

    Jimmy Piszcyk is an Australian open-wheel racing driver who made his mark through British Formula 4, one of the most competitive development categories in motorsport. Rising through the junior ranks, Jimmy used F4 as a proving ground to sharpen his racecraft, adaptability, and mental toughness against the best in Europe. Competing on some of the country’s most demanding circuits, he faced tight grids, wheel-to-wheel racing, and proved himself in single-seater racing.His time in Formula 4 has brought him back to Australia as we dive in the cost's involved living overseas & the pressure to keep moving up the ranks against the best. Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 12 🎙️ Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guests: Jimmy Piszcyk We dive deep into: • Early racing history and up-bringing • AU4 Series • Moving to the UK to compete in British F4 • Nosie Restrictions At British Tracks • F1 Academy & Ferrari Driver Academy• Fun clips of the week • Your Questions This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments, don’t miss it!Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube - @MrDusty

    1h 25m
  2. GT4 Australia Duo Summer Rintoule & Jarrod Hughes On The Series & Year + Wild Motorsport Moments

    12/11/2025

    GT4 Australia Duo Summer Rintoule & Jarrod Hughes On The Series & Year + Wild Motorsport Moments

    Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 11 Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guests: Summer Rintoule & Jarrod Hughes Our 11th episode is live! 🎙️ In this episode, we sit down with GT4 Australia teammates Summer Rintoule and Jarrod Hughes to relive their season with Triple Eight Racing, the good, the chaotic, and the downright close calls. From race weekend stories to their favourite moments on and off track this duo has been a fun one to watch grow at the trackJarrod also competing in Super 2 & TA2 Australia & Co-Driving with Erebus motorsport has a busy schedule to unwrap. Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Summer & Jarrod to wrap things up! We dive deep into: • Early racing history and up-bringing • GT4 Australia with Triple Eight • Jarrod as a Erebus Motorsport Co-Driver • What is next for both drivers • Fun clips of the week • Your Questions This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments, don’t miss it! Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See More Instagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube - @MrDusty

    1h 29m
  3. Bradi Owen & Max Geoghegan On The Future Of Super 2, Adelaide 500 & Wild Motorsport Moments!

    11/26/2025

    Bradi Owen & Max Geoghegan On The Future Of Super 2, Adelaide 500 & Wild Motorsport Moments!

    Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 10 Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guests: Bradi Owen & Max Geoghegan Our 10th episode is live! 🎙️ Bradi Owen is a breakout GR Cup talent now stepping up to Super 2 for 2025, while Max with a heritage to match made a statement as the 2024 GR Cup champion and is one to watch as he climbs the ladder in Super 2 as well. Although this year hasn't been what the 2 rookies would want in terms of results they are future stars in our sport and as rookies this is also there first Podcast to date!Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Max & Bradi to wrap things up! We dive deep into :• Early racing history and up-bringing • Recent motosport events • Bad crashes from recent races • What Super 2 holds for both drivers • Finding sponsors to join the journey • Your Questions This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments, don’t miss it!Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See More Instagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube - @MrDusty

    1h 54m
  4. Max Vidau's Journey From Grassroots Racing, Motorsport Scandals + Your Questions

    11/05/2025

    Max Vidau's Journey From Grassroots Racing, Motorsport Scandals + Your Questions

    Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 9 Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guest: Max Vidau Max Vidau is a professional racing driver who has competed in almost every category since starting in dirt karts as a kid, competing in a season of Dunlop Super 2 Max is now back racing Porsche Carrera Cup. Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Max to wrap things up!We dive deep into: • Early racing history and up-bringing • Recent motorsport scandal • New racetracks In America • What put a pause on doing Super 2 for 2025 • Best category to race for grassroots drivers • Your Questions This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments from behind the helmet, don’t miss it! Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See More Instagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdusty Facebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube - @MrDusty

    1h 26m
  5. Dusty Banned From Racing? | Top Gear Stig Australia & Porsche Cup Driver Luke King Joins the Podcast

    09/19/2025

    Dusty Banned From Racing? | Top Gear Stig Australia & Porsche Cup Driver Luke King Joins the Podcast

    Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 8 Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian Cottrell Guest: Luke King - @LukeKingRacing New episode’s live! 🎙️ Luke King is a professional racing driver who has taken the last 2 years focusing on coaching & driver development. His father played a key role working for Moffat Ford Dealer Team and other Bathurst winning teams like John Goss. Having competed in the Toyota 86 series, TCR Australia & Porsche Carrera Cup Australia Luke has a lot of knowledge as a blue collar man working on sponsor relations, marketing and the business side of motorsport. Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Luke to wrap things up! We dive deep into :• Early Racing History And Up-Bringing • Luke's Racing Highlights in LMP3 & TCR • Working on Top Gear Australia • What put a pause on his second Porsche season• Your Questions This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments from behind the helmet, don’t miss it! Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See More Instagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube - @MrDusty

    2h 3m
  6. $250 Million dollar forgotten racetrack In Australia + a new racing category will it survive?

    07/30/2025

    $250 Million dollar forgotten racetrack In Australia + a new racing category will it survive?

    Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 7Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian CottrellNew episode’s live! 🎙️Australia has had a rich history of potential racetracks & thanks to The Race Torque we are taking a deep dive into what could of been & what is potentially coming up for Aussie circuits. Adrian & Dusty also take a look into some of the latest categories you will see on the grid like Mustang Cup, will it be a in demand series on the Supercars grid? Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Brad to wrap things up!We dive deep into: • Forgotten Race Circuits • Motorsport Fun Clips Of The Week • Mustang Cup• Your QuestionsThis episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments from behind the helmet, don’t miss it!Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube -@MrDusty

    1h 49m
  7. TA2 Star Brad Gartner's Wild Journey From Dirt + Your Questions | Season 1 Episode 6

    06/30/2025

    TA2 Star Brad Gartner's Wild Journey From Dirt + Your Questions | Season 1 Episode 6

    Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 6Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian CottrellGuest: TA2 Driver Brad GartnerNew episode’s live! 🎙️We’re back with local Penola boy Brad Gartner who has made a rise from Speedway & Excel Racing to compete in the TA2 series backed by Hi-Tec Oils, with a wild ride to where he is having some scary crashes along the way we will dive into his story on getting to where he is now.Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A with Brad to wrap things up!We dive deep into: • Brad Gartner's Story • Motorsport Fun Clips Of The Week • The TA2 category + your questions!This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments from behind the helmet—don’t miss it!Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube -@MrDusty

    2h 5m
  8. V8 Superutes Wild Perth Round, Motorsport Sponsorship & Your Questions! | Season 1 Episode 5

    06/13/2025

    V8 Superutes Wild Perth Round, Motorsport Sponsorship & Your Questions! | Season 1 Episode 5

    Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 5Hosts: Matthew Totani & Adrian CottrellNew episode’s live! 🎙️We’re back from the Perth 440 at Carco.com.au Raceway where Adrian wrapped up a tough weekend in the V8 SuperUtes Series. It wasn’t the smoothest round, but there’s plenty to take away.Our teammate Rossi Johnson also faced the full rollercoaster of motorsport — from highs to lows in just one weekend.Adrian also welcomes a new major sponsor, and we’re diving into how to lock in those big partnerships 💼🔥Tune in, take notes, and stick around for a Q&A to wrap things up!We dive deep into: • The Perth 440 Round (V8 Superutes + Supercars) • Motorsport Sponorship, what to look out for • Fun videos of the week + your questions!This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments from behind the helmet—don’t miss it!Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube -@MrDusty

    1h 13m
  9. Aussie Racing Cars Engine Changes, Scary Crash In Perth & USA Racing | Season 1 Episode 4

    06/03/2025

    Aussie Racing Cars Engine Changes, Scary Crash In Perth & USA Racing | Season 1 Episode 4

    Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 4 Guests: Richard Crail & Asher Johnston In this episode, we’re joined by one of Australia's best motorsport commentators & team owner Richard Crail. By his side & the driver behind the wheel Asher Johnston joins us too who comes from a long history being successful in Excel Racing. Johnston & Crail have been competing in the Aussie Racing Cars series which has had a major change in engine rules resulting in some less than happy competitors. We dive deep into: • Why the engine changes & how it affects competitors in ARC • Asher's scary crash in Perth that could've been much worse • Racing in the USA & way it's so much better. This episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments from behind the helmet—don’t miss it! Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See More Instagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdusty Facebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdusty Youtube -@MrDusty

    2h 32m
  10. Forgotten F1 Crashes, Track Safety & Karting Aero ft. Reuben Goodall | Season 1 Episode 3

    04/16/2025

    Forgotten F1 Crashes, Track Safety & Karting Aero ft. Reuben Goodall | Season 1 Episode 3

    Hit A Wall Podcast | Season 1 - Episode 3Guest: Reuben Goodall – Dunlop Super2 Driver | Tickford AutosportIn this episode, we’re joined by rising star Reuben Goodall, currently racing in the Dunlop Super2 Series with Tickford Autosport. Reuben takes us through his journey in motorsport, his goals for the future, and some truly unexpected insights.We dive deep into: • A shocking but little-known F1 accident involving a promising female driver • Reuben’s own terrifying crash at the 2024 Adelaide 500 • The evolution of karting at a national level and how the sport is changingThis episode is packed with stories, knowledge, and raw moments from behind the helmet—don’t miss it!Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube -@MrDusty

    1h 51m
  11. Triple Eight Racing Buy Out Rumors + Super 2 FT Bradley Vaughan | Season 1 Episode 2

    03/21/2025

    Triple Eight Racing Buy Out Rumors + Super 2 FT Bradley Vaughan | Season 1 Episode 2

    Hit A Wall Podcast - Season 1 Episode 2: Triple Eight Rumors + Dunlop Super 2 With Bradley Vaughan The second episode Sharky & Dusty are joined with Dunlop Super 2 driver Brad Vaughan to talk all things motorsport including SPEEDWAY! With a little known birdie Sharky here to tackle the rumor's of a potential part buy out in Triple Eight racing by a leading sprintcar team, and talk about how being a transgender is no factor in motorsport world wide compared to other sports.Tune in for the conversation, with plenty more to come! Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube -@MrDusty

    1h 52m
  12. Motorsport Media Restrictions + Bathurst Land Rights | Episode 1

    03/15/2025

    Motorsport Media Restrictions + Bathurst Land Rights | Episode 1

    Hit A Wall Podcast - Episode 1: Media Restrictions, Bathurst Land Rights & MoreIn the debut episode of the Hit A Wall Podcast, hosts Sharky (Adrian Cottrell) and Dusty (Matthew Totani) dive into the hot topics in motorsport. From the impact of media restrictions on coverage to the ongoing discussion around Bathurst land rights, we tackle the issues & successes that are top of mind in the motorsport world. Tune in for the conversation, with plenty more to come!Follow Us On Our Social Media Platforms To See MoreInstagram - @adriancottrell | @mrdustyFacebook - @AdrianCottrellRacing | @mrdustyYoutube -@MrDusty | @HitAWallPodcast

    1h 24m
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Adrian Cottrell (Sharky) & Matthew Totani (Dusty) dive into all aspects of state & national motorsports, being in the paddock of a variety of categories this is our place to share those past & present stories with special guests joining us for various episodes.

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