# V8SP: Steven Richards | Part 1 – Team 18, Formula Ford & AUSCAR

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Podcast: [The V8 Sleuth Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-v8-sleuth-podcast-1171430)
Published: 2026-07-09T09:00:00+00:00
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IT’S been seven years in the making and 564 episodes, but Steven Richards has finally joined us on the V8 Sleuth Podcast, powered by Parramatta Toyota! Aaroon Noonan spent the afternoon with Richo, sharing epic yarns that cover some serious ground in this three-part special. In this opening leg, the five-time Bathurst 1000 winner opens up on his status as an aircraft mechanic, his time with Team 18, a visit to the Goodwood Festival, his Formula Ford year, plus his time in AUSCAR at the Thunderdome. Episode two is currently available to download, and stay tuned next week for the finale installment! The V8 Sleuth Podcast is powered by Parramatta Toyota, Sydney's Toyota dealer with a passion for performance and motorsport. Check them out today >> ⁠https://www.parramattatoyota.com.au/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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