Episode 2

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Published on:

8th Sep 2025

Cooper Cutts

On this episode of Behind the Sport, we sit down with Cooper Cutts, one of Western Australia’s brightest talents in Radical Cup Australia. But this isn’t just a conversation about lap times and trophies.

Cooper opens up about the personal moments that have shaped his journey, and how working with a psychologist has helped him navigate challenges far beyond the race track. He also shares how his father, Terry Cutts — himself a respected racer — instilled in him a motorsport pedigree and an attitude of “we’ll fix it and get back out there” that continues to guide how he tackles setbacks both on and off the circuit.

We also talk racing — from standout Radical Cup performances that have kept him in the title fight, to how his experiences away from the car have changed the way he approaches competition. Looking ahead, Cooper is set to take his development further by heading to Norwell Motorplex for driver training with respected Supercars figure Paul Morris and his team, as he works to sharpen his skills for the next step in his career.

This is an episode about strength in more ways than one. Cooper’s story is a reminder that behind every helmet is a human being, and that talking about the hard stuff can be just as important as celebrating the wins.

Make sure you check out BRIBERY on Spotify, Cooper's band with their just release single "Innuendo"

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From grassroots to glory — motorsport told unfiltered
Hosted by Shane Lawrie and Brent Peters, Behind the Sport takes you inside the world of Australian motorsport. Each week, Shane and Brent sit down with racers, teams, and industry figures for unfiltered conversations about life on and off the track. From grassroots categories and karting prodigies to seasoned professionals, the show uncovers the stories, struggles and triumphs that fuel the sport we love. Fast cars, fierce battles, and plenty of laughs — this is your front-row seat to the people and passion behind Australian motorsport.
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