Shannons Legends of Motorsport — Season 1
About this season
Relive the biggest events of Australian Motorsport history in 'Shannons Legends of Motorsport', hosted by Neil Crompton. In an entertaining 12 part series, Neil Crompton, Australia's premier motoring commentator, brings to life the history of Australian Motorsport with rarely seen historical footage from Seven's extensive archives dating from the '60's to the '90'. In the he second 12 part series, hosted by Bill Woods and Aaron Noonan, they interview many of our Australian motorsport legends and reveal even more historical footage taken from the Network Seven archives. The third 15 part series includes a number of short clips outlining some of the most iconic people, cars and race events in our Australian automotive history.
Episodes (12)
1. Allan Moffat
10.0Aired 19 July 2014 • 43 min
Neil Crompton talks with 4 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Allan Moffat. The program was filmed at Bowden’s private racing car collection in front of a live audience, surrounded by some of Allan’s most memorable race cars.
2. Larry Perkins
10.0Aired 26 July 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with 6 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Larry Perkins. The program was shot at the National Motor Racing Museum, Bathurst, in front of a live audience, surrounded by some memorable race cars, including Larry’s 1995 Bathurst winning Holden.
3. John Bowe & Dick Johnson
10.0Aired 9 August 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with motor racing legends John Bowe and Dick Johnson about their long running and highly successful racing partnership. The program was shot at Bowden’s private racing car collection in front of a live audience, surrounded by some memorable Dick Johnson Racing cars.
4. Nissan Motorsport
10.0Aired 16 August 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with motor racing legends Fred Gibson, Jim Richards and Mark Skaife surrounding their Nissan Motorsport success in the 80’s and ’90's. The program was shot at Shannons National Auction Centre in front of a live audience, surrounded by some memorable Nissan racing cars.
5. Allan Grice
10.0Aired 30 August 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with motor racing legend and dual Bathurst winner Allan Grice. The program was shot at the National Motor Racing Museum, Bathurst, in front of a live audience, surrounded by some memorable race cars including one of Allan’s Holden Commodores.
6. Kevin Bartlett, Tony Longhurst & Tomas Mezera
10.0Aired 7 September 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with Bathurst winners Kevin Bartlett, Tony Longhurst and Tomas Mezera. The program was shot at Bowden’s private racing car collection in front of a live audience, surrounded by some memorable race cars.
7. Jim Richards
10.0Aired 20 September 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with motor racing legend and 7 time Bathurst winner Jim Richards. The program was shot at Shannons National Auction Centre in front of a live audience, surrounded by some of Jim’s memorable racing cars.
8. Allan Moffat
10.0Aired 4 October 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with 4 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Allan Moffat. The program was shot at the National Motor Racing Museum, Bathurst, in front of a live audience, surrounded by some memorable race cars including Allan’s 1977 Bathurst winning Ford Falcon hardtop.
9. 1987
10.0Aired 18 October 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with twice Bathurst winner and racing legend John Bowe and dual Australian Touring Car Champion Glenn Seton as they discuss the memorable racing year - 1987. The program was shot at Bowden's private racing car collection in front of a live audience, surrounded by some memorable race cars including Peter Brock's 1987 Bathurst winning Holden Commodore.
10. Mark Skaife
10.0Aired 1 November 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with 6 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Mark Skaife. The program was shot at Shannons National Auction Centre in front of a live audience, surrounded by some of Mark’s memorable racing cars including his Holden Racing Team Holden Commodore 'Golden Child'.
11. Colin Bond
10.0Aired 9 November 2014 • 43 min
A discussion with Bathurst winner and racing legend Colin Bond. The program was shot at the National Motor Racing Museum, Bathurst, in front of a live audience, surrounded by some memorable race cars.
12. Peter Brock
10.0Aired 22 November 2014 • 43 min
A special tribute to 9 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Peter Brock. The program was shot at Shannons National Auction Centre in front of a live audience, surrounded by some of Peter's memorable racing cars.