Mick Webb on Engineering for Brock, Moffat, Bond & Perkins | The Friday Frothy

Step inside the garage of a mastermind! Today on The Friday Frothy, we’re joined by Mick Webb—the man who engineered and built the machines that defined Australian motorsport. From the high-pressure pits of Bathurst to working side-by-side with legends like Peter Brock and Allan Moffat, Mick shares the technical secrets and untold stories from the glory days of the ATCC and V8 Supercars. What we dive into: The Brock & Moffat Era: What it was really like building cars for Australia’s greatest rivals. Engineering Excellence: The blood, sweat, and gears behind the iconic Bond and Perkins machines. Bathurst Secrets: Preparing for the Mountain and the mechanical miracles required to win at Mt Panorama. Evolution of the Sport: How race car building has changed from the "wrenches and grit" days to modern engineering. The Mick Webb Legacy: Insights into his own workshop and the passion that fuels a lifetime in racing. Whether you're a Holden devotee, a Ford fanatic, or just love the smell of burning rubber and high-performance engines, Mick Webb’s stories are legendary. 00:00 - Introduction to the Legend: Mick Webb 05:30 - Early days in the workshop 12:15 - Working with "The King of the Mountain" Peter Brock 18:40 - The Allan Moffat Connection: Precision and Rivalry 25:50 - Building for Colin Bond & Larry Perkins 32:10 - Mechanical breakthroughs and Bathurst wins 40:15 - The future of Australian Race Car Building 45:00 - Closing Gear Talk Subscribe to The Friday Frothy for more motorsport history: [Link to your channel/socials] #MickWebb #PeterBrock #AllanMoffat #Bathurst1000 #V8Supercars #ATCC #TheFridayFrothy #MotorsportEngineering #AustralianRacing #LarryPerkins #ColinBond