S2E26: Stu McCarthy | Chatting with Stu Rat, the man behind the mic

On today’s episode we’ve got Stu McCarthy. Speedway fans might recognise Stu’s familiar voice known for entertaining crowds at the old Parramatta Speedway and in recent months the new Eastern Creek Speedway and Sydney Dragway that sit side by side. 

We spent some time getting to know the man behind the mic including his family ties in speedway with the Bell Bowen family and his chronic autoimmune diseases, which he refuses to let define his life. Stu is an absolute inspiration for those who might also be fighting illness, disability or injury, including raising awareness for Muscular Dystrophy, which we will chat about during the show.   

As one of the sports leading commentators, he’s been around the speedway industry for years and has some incredible stories to share. Stu also runs his own podcast called Chatting with Stu Rat, but today it’s Hooly’s turn to have a chat with him. So listen now to hear what Stu has to say on today’s episode, beyond the mic. 

 

0:00:22 – SPONSORS

0:01:10 – SHOW INTRO

0:01:48 – INTRODUCING STU MCCARTHY

0:12:46 – REMEMBERING SCOTT DARLEY

0:19:15 – TONY STEWART PARRAMATTA INCIDENT

0:34:25 – THE BELL BOWEN FAMILY

0:41:39 – THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AUSTRALIAN & AMERICAN SPEEDWAY

0:50:22 – THE FINAL SEASON AT PARRAMATTA SPEEDWAY

1:00:01 – HOW THEY GET THE AMERICAN SUPERSTARS OVER HERE

1:13:39 – WHY DID STU START A PODCAST?

1:21:13 – WHO WOULD WIN ‘THE BEST OF THE BEST’ FANTASY SPRINTCAR RACE

1:37:03 – END OF THE SHOW WITH STU MCCARTHY

 

LINKS TO STU McCARTHY:

Tap in for a Cure ->

Charity Golf Day - raising funds "The Gillin Boys Foundation" which raises awareness & hopefully a cure for Muscular Dystrophy - Stonecutters Nov 18th

• https://www.facebook.com/tapinforacure
• https://www.instagram.com/tapinforacure

The Gillin Boys Foundation (Raising Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy)

• https://gillinboysfoundation.com.au/
• https://www.instagram.com/mdawarrnambool/
• https://www.facebook.com/MuscularDystrophyAwarenessWarrnambool

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stu__mccarthy

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stu.mccarthy

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