Famous Last Words

IN THIS MONTHS EDITION | March 2023

This month in Famous Last Words:

– Podcast – Barrie Smith founder of Barrie Smith Motorsport (BSM Sport)
– Is the Ferrari Purosangue an SUV
– New Utes coming to Australia in the next 2 years
– Lake Perkolilli Red Dust Revival
– Targa High Country Sprint 2023

Enjoy! Glenn Ridge


I reckon most people involved in most forms of motor racing in Australia would have had a connection of some sort to Barrie Smith, through his companies Barrie Smith Motorsport (BSM Sport) or Competition Friction. They’ve been supplying all types…

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