Sam Charlwood
Motoring and Travel Journalist
About Sam
Sam Charlwood is an award-winning journalist, presenter and writer who specialises in motoring, sport, lifestyle, destinations and food. Across 15 years' industry experience, he has covered everything from high-profile court cases to pit lane reporting at Bathurst. His journalism outputs include writing for the front and back pages of national newspapers, presenting, commentating and reporting on international sporting events, and interviewing high-profile people from all walks of life. Sam joined the Open Road team in 2025. When he’s not testing cars or adventuring Australia, Sam enjoys staying active, riding his motorcycles and spending time with his wife and two kids.
Experience
- Over 15 years’ experience as a journalist, presenter and writer, covering motoring, sport, travel and news.
- Seasoned broadcast journalist, specialising in hosting, reporting and commentating major motorsport events such as MotoGP, Formula 1, Supercars and supercross.
- Road tested hundreds of cars around the world; clocked 315km/h on a German autobahn and completed the Rubicon Trail in the US.
- Accomplished sports writer, specialising in national NRL coverage.
- Has interviewed profiled well-known personalities including sporting personalities, former prime ministers and movie stars.
- Experienced photographer with outputs in national newspapers and magazines.
Expertise
- News and feature writing specialist with 15 years’ experience in print, online and digital platforms Industry-leading presenter with outputs on national television, international broadcasts and YouTube
- Broad expertise in motoring, travel, sport and human interest forms of journalism
- Meticulous copy editor with a key eye for spelling, style and grammar
- Experienced photographer
- A specialist in sports vehicles and off-road vehicles, having tackled some of the world’s greatest circuits and off-road tracks
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