Originally from Adelaide but beaming in from his base in LA now Miguel talks about how a childhood love of sport, admiration for athletes and early collecting habits that started him on this journey.

The teenage trip to America that opened his eyes to the memorabilia business while hoping to meet and watch the legendary Michael Jordan play.

Being trusted by Muhammad Ali for a decade and the surreal moment with him on Mick Doohan’s boat ‘My Way’ on Sydney Harbour during the 2000 Olympic Games.

Working with ‘Mighty Mick’ and getting some of his first autographs in San Fransisco after a career changing crash.

The importance of authenticating the memorabilia for both the competitor and the fan.

A seriously impressive roll call of racers he has worked with in Formula 1, Supercross, MotoGP and more.

The lucky charm superstition that Valentino Rossi had while signing on Grand Prix week at Phillip Island.

Plus pop ups at the big races and why tangibility in his world is way more powerful than anything AI can create.

To find out more about Miguel’s Autographed Collectibles go to https://signedandauthentic.com/

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How he frames the highs and lows (with the benefit of time now) at DJR.

The standard SVG and Scott McLaughlin lifted the sport too just as he was hitting his straps in Supercars.

Mentoring and paying it forward by working with the likes of Broc Feeney in his early days and more.

Regularly spending time at Team 18 HQ and hanging out with the crew (even when they’re not racing) for things like padel and cycling.

And the working bond he’s forged with engineer Andrew “Donners” Donnelly.

Is Anton’s calm, level headed approach, even when things aren’t going right, learned or innate?

Plus finding a resto project at the right price. Let’s just say he’s just as tight as Rusty when it comes to opening the wallet!

Thanks to Adrian Burgess and Mark Larkham for the insights that helped the convo in this one too.

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Starting karts later than others but catching up real fast!

Learning from people like Michael Ritter in Formula Ford and finding his way onto Larko’s (Mark Larkham) radar.

Heading to Europe to race Formula Renault in 2014 and scoring 7 wins, plus another 2 in the non-championship Nurburgring races, on the way to the title.

Some memories of racing at legendary places including Spa, Assen, Zolder and Zandvoort.

Changing tack and coming back to Australia to try his hand at Super 2 and how a key day with Paul Morris at Norwell helped put the wheels in motion.

Plus straight talk (delivered right) can still keep the tight, harmonious team working relationships he’s become renowned for.

We’re grateful to Dewi Jones at Team 18 for helping to tee up this interview at short notice while Rusty was unexpectedly in Melbourne….as you’ll hear it’s easy chat and we’re so pleased to get Anton on the pod!

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