Full Credit to the Noise

Full Credit to the Noise is here to review the good and the bad from a scorching Darwin Triple Crown.It was a fascinating weekend in the Top End, from cool, wet conditions on Friday to sweltering conditions on Saturday that left two drivers on the sidelines.At the same time there was an impressive return to form for Cam Waters, an uncharacteristically low-key weekend for Triple Eight and a timely victory for Anton De Pasquale and General Motors.Between all that and much more there was plenty to talk about – and Former Legend and AVL do exactly that in the latest Full Credit to the Noise.

The heat was on at Hidden Valley as Kai Allen flourished and others faltered – our Saturday daily podcast unpacks it all.The unseasonably cool conditions of Friday were a distant memory on Saturday as the mercury hit 32 and put a lot of strain on man and machine.Kai Allen kept his cool with a dominant second career win, while Brodie Kostecki finished on the podium, but never got to spray any champagne, instead ending up in the medical centre due his illness and the conditions.He wasn't alone either, with Thomas Randle suffering a failed cool suit and requiring medical intervention after the race.They were just some of the storylines from an action-packed day – join Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus as they break it all down.

Full Credit to the News tackles the big stories of the week, including clarity on Matt Payne's future and Darwin night racing.Payne got on the front foot today, confirming that he plans on honouring his contract with Grove Racing for 2027.It's a sensible move, but what does it mean for his future beyond next season?Meanwhile, Darwin is moving to night racing from next year onwards, bringing a plan that stalled a decade ago back to life.But is it really a good idea? And could the local hospitality industry intervene once again?Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack all of that as well as discussing what's next for Gen3 and the latest push for a fifth event at Bathurst.

Full Credit to the News takes a deep dive into the Matt Payne's blocked NASCAR deal.The Grove Racing star was forced to turn down a NASCAR Cup Series start in an RCR Chevrolet after it was blocked by his Ford-shod Supercars team.A predictable outcome, sure, but also the latest twist in the Payne/Grove/GM love triangle that is underpinning the silly season.What does it mean? What did Payne do on his recent trip to the US? And who is in Grove's sights as a replacement?Andrew van Leeuwen and Stefan Bartholomaeus unpack it all.They also discuss the latest news out of Adelaide regarding MotoGP and the Grand Final and F1's bizarre engine outcomes.A speedcafe.com podcast