Episode 49 -Tabitha Ambrose

Episode 49 -Tabitha Ambrose

From The Motor Dream Podcast by Beast Productions

June 9, 2026 · 1h 31m · Season 3 · Episode 49

About this episode

This episode features Tabitha Ambrose discussing her family's motorsport legacy and her own racing achievements.

In this episode of the Motor Dream Podcast, we dive into one of Australia's most influential motorsport dynasties: the Ambrose family. The legacy began in 1973 when patriarch Ross Ambrose co-founded Van Diemen, which became the world’s leading Formula Ford chassis manufacturer. His son, Marcos Ambrose, carried the torch onto the global stage, translating early Formula Ford success into back-to-back Supercars Championships (2003–04) before heading to the US to conquer NASCAR with two historic Cup Series road-course victories. Yet, despite an enviable CV of titles, wins, and poles, one crowning achievement always eluded the family patriarchs—a victory at the legendary Mount Panorama. Enter the next generation. We sit down with rising star Tabitha Ambrose, who is carving out her own formidable path in the sport. After growing up on the NASCAR circuit, Tabitha returned to Australia, rapidly climbing the ranks from karts to Excel racing, and eventually into the Australian Formula Ford Series—a full-circle moment driving under the iconic Pirtek banner. Tabitha joins us to talk about her sensational breakout season, including how she officially broke the family's Bathurst hoodoo with a…

People in this episode

Guest: Tabitha Ambrose

Topics covered

  • motorsport
  • Ambrose family
  • Australian Formula Ford
  • NASCAR
  • Bathurst
  • racing career

Keywords

  • motorsport
  • Ambrose family
  • Bathurst 6 Hour
  • Australian Formula Ford
  • NASCAR
  • Supercars Championships
  • racing career

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Van Diemen, Pirtek

Places: Australia

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