Tim Schenken OAM

 

 

 

At the August lunch of the Melbourne Network Group, Tim Schenken OAM, the second Australian to stand on a Formula One podium, told us about his near-death experience on a Qantas 707 that suddenly dived toward the Arabian Sea on a dark, moonless night in 1969.

 

He told us about his career, including Formula One, driving for Ferrari in sports car racing, the real meaning of the Yellow Flag, his crash on the top of the mountain at Bathurst, and an encounter with the shirtless, beer-swilling wildlife while waiting for rescue.

 

Tim went on to a stellar career running motorsport events, 39 years as Clerk of Course of the Australian Grand Prix, and 35 years as Race Director for Supercars. 

 

The Melbourne Network Group's web page is HERE.

 

To see all The Nixon Tapes Podcast episodes CLICK HERE.

 

12 August 2026

 

Crammondmedia.com