Shannons Legends of Motorsport
Shannons Legends of Motorsport

Shannons Legends of Motorsport

2014 3 Seasons 39 Episodes ⭐ 10.0 Documentary Reality

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.

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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Allan Moffat

Neil Crompton talks with 4 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Allan Moffat. The program was filmed at Bowden’s pri

EP 2

Larry Perkins

A discussion with 6 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Larry Perkins. The program was shot at the National Motor Rac

EP 3

John Bowe & Dick Johnson

A discussion with motor racing legends John Bowe and Dick Johnson about their long running and highly successful racing

EP 4

Nissan Motorsport

A discussion with motor racing legends Fred Gibson, Jim Richards and Mark Skaife surrounding their Nissan Motorsport suc

EP 5

Allan Grice

A discussion with motor racing legend and dual Bathurst winner Allan Grice. The program was shot at the National Motor R

EP 6

Kevin Bartlett, Tony Longhurst & Tomas Mezera

A discussion with Bathurst winners Kevin Bartlett, Tony Longhurst and Tomas Mezera. The program was shot at Bowden’s p

EP 7

Jim Richards

A discussion with motor racing legend and 7 time Bathurst winner Jim Richards. The program was shot at Shannons National

EP 8

Allan Moffat

A discussion with 4 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Allan Moffat. The program was shot at the National Motor Raci

EP 9

1987

A discussion with twice Bathurst winner and racing legend John Bowe and dual Australian Touring Car Champion Glenn Seton

EP 10

Mark Skaife

A discussion with 6 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Mark Skaife. The program was shot at Shannons National Auctio

EP 11

Colin Bond

A discussion with Bathurst winner and racing legend Colin Bond. The program was shot at the National Motor Racing Museum

EP 12

Peter Brock

A special tribute to 9 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Peter Brock. The program was shot at Shannons National Auc

EP 1

Dick Johnson

A discussion with 3 time Bathurst winner and racing legend Dick Johnson. The program was shot at Bowden’s private raci

EP 2

Seven Motorsport

A lively discussion with the original Seven Motorsport personalities from the ’70’s, ’80’s and ’90’s Mike Ra

EP 3

1972 Bathurst

A special documentary presentation of the 1972 Hardie Ferodo 500 from Mt Panorama. The race marks Peter Brock's first Ba

EP 4

Bob Morris

A discussion with 1976 Bathurst winner and 1979 Australian Touring Car Champion racing legend Bob Morris. The program wa

EP 5

Kevin Bartlett and Brad Jones

A discussion with champion racing drivers and motorsport characters Kevin Bartlett and Brad Jones. The program features

EP 6

John Bowe

A discussion with dual Bathurst winner and Australian Touring Car Champion racing legend John Bowe. The program was shot

EP 7

1973 Hardie Ferodo 1000

A special documentary presentation of the 1973 Hardie Ferodo 1000 from Mt Panorama. The race marks the 1st Bathurst 1000

EP 8

George Fury

A discussion with Nissan Motorsport star and former dual Australian Rally Champion George Fury. The program features spe

EP 9

Glenn Seton

A discussion with twice Australian Touring Car Champion racing legend Glenn Seton. The program was shot at Bowden’s pr

EP 10

Australia’s Racing Stars

A special presentation about some of Australia’s leading racing stars from the early years. The program topics include

EP 11

1990 Tooheys 1000

A special documentary presentation of the 1990 Tooheys 1000 from Mt Panorama. The race marked the first Holden Racing Te

EP 12

The Legend of Bathurst

A special presentation about Australia’s legendary racing track, Mt Panorama, Bathurst. The program features special r

EP 1

Phillip Island Classic

The Phillip Island Classic is a true Festival of Motorsport, the biggest Historic motor racing event in the Southern Hem

EP 2

The 30th Anniversary of Ford Sierra RS500

The turbocharged Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth burst onto the scene in 1987 and remains an iconic car of Australian and wor

EP 3

The Porsche 917/30 - The Car That Killed Can-Am

It was the car so powerful and dominant that it forced officials to change the rules of the popular Can-Am Sportscar ser

EP 4

Allan Moffat In America - An Unearthed Gem

Allan Moffat is a legend of Australian motorsport and the Shannons Legends of Motorsport team has unearthed some rare, a

EP 5

Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix Cars

Australia has a rich history and heritage in Grand Prix racing. Whether it’s drivers the ilk of Sir Jack Brabham, Alan

EP 6

Vern Schuppan

As far as Australian motor racing exports go, Vern Schuppan remains one of the very best. In a career highlighted by vi

EP 7

Formula 5000

They were the thundering open wheeler race cars of the 1970s: Formula 5000. This brutish era of racing and these amazing

EP 8

Peter Brock’s Mobil 1 Racing Commodore VP

Nine-time Bathurst winner Peter Brock is a legend of Australian motorsport and the cars he drove at Mount Panorama are r

EP 9

Dick Johnson’s Greens-Tuf Ford Mustang

Dick Johnson's Greens-Tuf Ford Mustang remains one of the most famous race cars from the Queensland legend’s career. A

EP 10

Frank Matich

The late Frank Matich was the all-round Australian racing package. A driver, car constructor and engineering genius, his

EP 11

Bob Holden

At age 84, Bob Holden is showing no signs of slowing down. The 1966 Bathurst winner has enjoyed an amazing motorsport ca

EP 12

Allan Grice’s Craven Mild Torana A9X

The Holden Torana A9X is one of the standout muscle cars in the history of Australian touring car racing and Allan Grice

EP 13

30th Anniversary of BMW M3

The BMW M3 holds a special place in racing history, the 'David' that slayed 'Goliath' to claim both the Australian and W

EP 14

Elfin Sports Cars

The Elfin Sports Cars company headed by the late Garrie Cooper was uniquely Australian. Born in the late 1950s it produc

EP 15

Malcolm Oastler

One of Australia’s greatest off-track motorsport exports, Malcolm Oastler headed to England in the 1980s with the goal

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