Fast cars and even bigger stars at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival. The festival returns on March 1st and 2nd 2025.

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Through Natural Wonders, you embark on a mystical journey through a series of six installations of immersive artworks of the diverse natural ecosystems of the Botanic Gardens. You are guided through a thought-provoking storytelling, that transforms the Botanic Gardens under the shining stars into a creative studio.

David Brabham has 24 career starts in Formula 1. The English-born, Australian driver is a 24 hours of Le Mans winner. He is also the youngest son of three time Formula One Champion, Sir Jack Brabham. Talking to ‘From the Stands’, Brabham mentioned his dad’s teachings, his mentality in a car, and that magical day in France.

One of Liam Lawson’s mechanics, Stephen Hurst, talked through the Rodin car that Lawson drove at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival. The Assembly Technician talked about the engine of the car, Lawson’s karting in New Zealand, and where the team was competing this year in New Zealand.

2010 Supercars Champion James Courtney had a chat with ‘From the Stands’ at the Adelaide Motorsport Festival. He chatted over what it is like working with Guenther Steiner and whether he prefers a Ford or a Holden.

Each weekend, David Croft is the voice behind Formula 1. Working as Sky’s lead commentator since 2012, Croft has had the opportunity to call some of the most important moments in the sport. He talks about commentary preparation, a piece of advice Martin Brindle gave him, and Abu Dhabi 2021.

Think Australian Motorsport and one name bound to come to mind is Craig Lowndes. At the Adelaide Motorsport Festival, the legend sat down with ‘From the Stands’ to talk all things racing. The three time champion touches on his success, Ford, Holden and even winning on the mountain.

Jessica Williams wants to put an end to loneliness. For new migrants especially, it can be quite difficult to find your own community and people. Many younger migrants face higher levels of social isolation. This inspired Jessica to create Small World Networking.

When you think of disability, what comes to mind?

To begin Youth Week, I have interviewed Sam Weavers. Sam, otherwise known professionally as Sam’s Popcorn, is revolutionising the popcorn game. Despite being in high school, Sam has unlocked people’s tastebuds in search of the next big flavour.

Port Adelaide player Shineah Goody joined the ‘From the Stands’ podcast to talk all things AFLW. From her football to her excitement at being at Alberton, the Woodville West Torrens star offered insights into her personal journey. Shineah also talked about the superstars of the game that had the biggest impact on her growing up. Enjoy the stories from a player with one of the biggest futures in the game.

On the 16th of March 2024, members for the South Australian First Nations Voice to Parliament will be elected through the democratic process of voting. This is your guide and explainer to all things SA First Nations Voice to Parliament.