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It's a riveting, far reaching, motorsport journey with Chris Dyer, which starts with the thrill of motorbikes in Bendigo to the global engineering feats that defined his career. This episode dives into the heart of a passion that catapulted Chris from an automotive enthusiast to a revered figure in the pulsating world of Motorsport. Discover the pivotal moments at Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) that set the stage for his leap into the V8 Supercar domain with the Holden Racing Team (HRT), a team he helped transform into an iconic force. We peel back the layers of Chris's instrumental role in the groundbreaking innovations that propelled Craig Lowndes to victory. Delve into the dynamics between Chris and the legendary Peter Brock, the invaluable support from HRT's Jeff Grech and HSV's John Crennan that paved his path to Formula 1, and a glimpse into his current triumphs as the Technical Director of the NEOM McLaren Formula E team. Thanks to the NEOM McLaren Formula E team for their collaboration in bringing this episode to life, check out their work at https://www.mclaren.com/racing/formula-e/ Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Motorsport Brief episodes with Rusty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Delve into the world of Formula One through the eyes of Chris Dyer, whose early years in the sport were marked by remarkable encounters and pivotal roles. This episode explores Chris's journey from working alongside reigning World Champion Damon Hill to engineering for Jos ‘the Boss' Verstappen. Listen to Chris's vivid memories of a young Max Verstappen, who would grow up to become a superstar Red Bull driver and the current World Champion. Plus, the moment Jos Verstappen recommended Chris to Michael Schumacher, leading to Dyer's relentless pursuit of a position with Ferrari. And get insights into the competitive, yet charismatic nature of Schumacher during his prime, Chris's pride in sharing the podium for Schuey's final World Championship win, and the profound impact of Schumacher's tragic skiing accident. Chris offers a candid reflection on a critical strategy call for Fernando Alonso during the 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, revealing the challenges of grappling with those decisions even years later. The episode also highlights Chris's current adventures with the NEOM McLaren Formula E team, celebrating the exhilarating transition to electric racing and McLaren's first electric race win in Brazil. For an inside look into the electrifying world of Formula E, visit McLaren Formula E. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Motorsport Brief episodes with Rusty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quick fire catch ups with Supercars series leader Will Brown, RedBull teammate Broc Feeney, plus James Golding & James Moffat. Rusty's been doing some corporate work with the drivers so he recorded some off stage chats ahead of the Shannon's Speed Series round at the Island and Supercar's highly anticipated return to New Zealand in seven days time. Discover how Brown, Feeney, and Golding have strategically navigated recent trips to New Zealand, clocking numerous laps at Taupo—not in their usual Supercars, but with the goal of honing their skills for the best possible preparation. With the event already sold out, anticipation is at an all-time high amongst fans as well for the return of Supercars to New Zealand—it promises to be an unforgettable race. Before we hit the track in New Zealand, the adrenaline continues with the Shannons Speed Series making its thrilling return to the legendary Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit. Rusty's Garage Motorsport Brief is your all-access pass to motorsport action. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Motorsport Brief episodes with Rusty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ex-Formula 1 engineer who added personality behind the pit wall, making race radios a highlight of the broadcast, and his colourful commentary remains a hit on platforms like TikTok and YouTube to this day. In the second instalment of our series, we delve into his dynamic collaboration with Felipe Massa, recounting events from the harrowing crash in Hungary in 2009, which led to pivotal changes in helmet safety, to the intense 2008 championship finale that narrowly eluded them and has recently resurfaced in the media. A special mention goes to Rob's nephew, Ted from Western Australia, who sat alongside his uncle during the recording in silent fascination, captivated by the stories of Smedley's adventures, perhaps even drawing inspiration to tread a similar path in the future. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Yeah baby!" Do you remember Rob's classic F1 radio conversations with Felipe Massa? Well, we've tracked him down in the UK for a feature episode, and it's a ripper. From growing up in the north, impressing at University and getting a break in motorsport on the engineering side that would see Smedley spend the better part of his life in the Formula 1 paddock with memorable stints at Ferrari and Williams.  Rob's delves deep into his vast time in pitlane, which also included time shaping some legendary cars in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at the height of the incredible arms race between the manufacturers in the two litre Super Touring era. He graciously took a break from his work with the Global Karting League, a groundbreaking initiative he's passionately leading, to join us for this conversation. The project is creating a buzz in the karting world and providing unprecedented opportunities in Motorsport to those who previously may not have had the chance to begin. Discover more at Global Karting League. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is one for all Motorsport lovers.  Top Gear Australia is BACK! Ahead of its May 17 return on Paramount Plus, we chat with acclaimed actor and Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia who's been given the keys to the rebooted Aussie version along with footy larrikin Beau Ryan and Blair (Moog) Joscelyne from Mighty Car Mods, who you can find in the Rusty's Garage library. JPL joins Rusty to take us through what we can expect, including close calls, the countries, and his role in such a famous franchise. Plus, a dive into the LaPaglia family connection to cars and how JLP really fell in love with Muscle Cars when he moved to the USA. The first set of wheels he had as an emerging actor to his cool ‘daily drives' now which are good enough to feature in car magazines! For more details on Top Gear Australia's head to Paramount! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Motorsport Brief episodes with Rusty. WIN A $100 Supercheap Auto Voucher: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She didn't want to come on, but she delivered in spades! We are proud to have tracked down and twisted the arm of the former Channel 10 Motorsport team member and intrepid ‘RPM' reporter for a ‘where are they now' feature episode. Alison was at Ten as the network amassed a portfolio of categories that made it the ‘Home of Motorsport'. It was a golden era with everything from World Rally Championship, to Indycar, MotoGP and more.  Before then, she worked with the late Doug Mulray on Listnr's broadcast station Triple M. Doug was the King of Sydney radio then and was a popular member of Channel 7's Bathurst coverage injecting his unmistakable humour to the call. We discuss how Drower, the likeable FM radio newsreader, made the transition to our screens covering all sorts of cool yarns and bringing out the personalities in Motorsport! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage. WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We continue this gripping ride with former RPM and Rally reporter Alison Drower during a period in the late 90's and mid 2000's when Channel Ten became Australian TV's undisputed 'Home of Motorsport'.   From magic moments making tele at the track, in the forest and with an access all areas pass that took fans on a back stage tour.  We have some fun with how she made Neil Crompton blush and burst out laughing when they covered Targa Tasmania. Plus, what Alison's doing now, how Motorsport still plays a big part in her life as her son Zach Bates chases the dream of racing full-time in Supercars. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage. WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We delve into the thrilling journey of the Aussie Supercross Champion who made his way to the big screen, fresh off his latest movie working alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in "The Fall Guy," which was filmed in Australia. We caught up with Dan in Hong Kong, where he's already immersed in his next film project, to discuss Universal Pictures' tribute to the stunt industry and its homage to the original "Fall Guy." In this episode, we discover how Dan's racing expertise translates into the world of stunts—not just on motorcycles, but in cars, trucks, and action-packed fight scenes. Learn about his transition from racing to becoming fully accredited in the stunt industry and the challenges he faces in his post-racing career. We'll also share some behind-the-scenes insights, including a Guinness World Record set during filming and the extraordinary feat of shutting down the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a show-stopping scene. Tune in to hear how Dan's journey from the racetrack to the film set defines his unique contribution to the stunt world. While we have you, you could WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here. Plus, head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Practice and qualifying for the 108th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Motor Racing are complete. The 2018 winner, Will Power, joins us from Indianapolis to debrief the action so far. The Team Penske driver, one of the modern-day IndyCar greats, is showing no signs of slowing down—he hit 233mph at the Brickyard in the Fast 12! Although he narrowly missed out on pole position to his teammate Scott McLaughlin, he is more determined than ever to drink that winner's milk again. What does he think of Kyle Larson's chances? Is Honda still in the fight after being largely upstaged by Chevy during the month of May? And does he have a good race car underneath him ahead of Carb Day? Plus, we discuss the Penske Push To Pass scandal and how the team has reshuffled and regrouped to focus on winning the biggest race of the year. While we have you, you could WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here. Plus, head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's special bonus episode features former racer turned expert commentator Townsend Bell, who joins us to analyse the 2024 field as the build-up to the Greatest Spectacle in Motor Racing continues. We discuss some observations from the month of May, including former Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin's pole position with a record-breaking run. We also consider the chances of Aussie Will Power drinking the winner's milk again. Don't miss our shortcast in the Garage library with Will, which we dropped recently. We cover other drivers from this part of the world, such as 2008 winner Scott Dixon, former Ferrari Academy driver Marcus Armstrong who is now with Chip Ganassi Racing, and Tom Blomqvist, the Daytona 24 Hour winner raised in Auckland. We also delve into the Penske push to pass scandal and what rivals think about it. Plus, we share early impressions of Kyle Larson as he chases both the Indy 500 and the NASCAR race in Charlotte on the last weekend of the month. Lastly, we talk about how Townsend, James Hinchcliffe, and our mate Leigh Diffey get through the big day on-air. WIN!!! While we have you, you could WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here. Plus, head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Building Maximum Motorsport into a ‘go-to' race and rally car preparation business with a Subaru focus. The emergence of his son Dean as a driver and how the pair form a Yin and Yang partnership at Maximum, which is now an authorized Subie Motorsport Parts Dealer. Creating gravel notes for legends like Colin McRae and Ari Vatanen in New Zealand and nearly destroying the pace notes in a photocopier! Winning an Australian title without a handbrake! Who needs a handbrake in rallying anyway? It's just extra weight. How Safari competition in cleverly modified Forester and XV models has quenched his easing thirst for driving. Rob turned 70 just days before we recorded, so will he ever truly ease off the throttle? Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage. WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob's been a commentator over the years (can you tell?), and he loves a good story, so we're only just shifting into second gear in this chat! Discover how Herridge jumped into rallying on a whim, convinced he was world champion material on the very first transport stage! Learn about the Datsun 1600 that started it all, his near switch to Mitsubishi, and the ultimate move to Subaru, sparking a partnership that's lasted for decades. We recorded this episode in the workshop, surrounded by cars Rob has worked on and won in. The attachment to some of them is understandable, especially when you hear the story of how Rob clinched his second Australian title before officially receiving the first. Despite a lengthy and draining court battle, he never gave up. Special thanks to Rob James and Adelaide Hawkins from Motorsport Australia, who assisted with this episode while filming a TV story for an upcoming round of the Australian Rally Championship. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage. WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The two-time Australian Rally Champion who grew up in a sporting family and thrives on competition! Rob Herridge's early life around the family farm in Western Australia served as his apprenticeship for what he now calls himself—a "pretend-gineer." Though he may lack a formal qualification, the resourcefulness and precision he learned were perfect skills for motorsport preparation. Herridge was a late bloomer to rallying but not to speed sports. You'll hear about how he blocked pain through sheer determination to beat a record in barefoot waterskiing before channeling that thirst for success into power boating. Additionally, he learned a brutal lesson from his uncle as a teenager on what it takes to win in his other pastime, clay target shooting! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage. WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Lowndes joins us fresh from the Vailo Adelaide 500 launch with the incredible news that Sprintcar Racing will be part of this year's event offering. This includes Supercross, Stadium Super Trucks, and performances by Crowded House and Cold Chisel in celebration of their 50th anniversary! We'll also have a debrief on his Triple 8 wildcard test this week, along with insider details on his preparation for one of the biggest off-road events of the season: Finke. Joining us as well is Toby Bellbowen from Sprintcar Hub. He'll discuss the temporary Sprintcar track, the immense effort involved in this project, and the key racers participating. We'll explore whether this concept is a one-time event or something both sports can grow as part of the award-winning Adelaide 500 show. Toby will also update us on Sydney Speedway. After a series of issues, can the new replacement for the legendary old Parramatta track finally deliver an uninterrupted summer of racing that fans will truly enjoy? WIN!!! While we have you, you could WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here. Plus, head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Time for a debrief of the NASCAR round in Sonoma after the invasion of drivers from Down Under. Hear what Cam got up to in the US last week leading into the race, plus insights from his previous drives, the transition from Supercars to the latest GEN NASCARs—how significant is it? Plus, hanging out with Will Brown and Kiwi superstar Shane van Gisbergen in North Carolina. We'll also cover his impressions of California's Sonoma Circuit and any upcoming opportunities planned Stateside. And we can't have Cam on without asking about the next stop on the Supercars tour—a fan favorite in Darwin—and the Sprintcars at the season finale in Adelaide. Will he be on double duty this November? Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After winning numerous titles in Australia, conquering New Zealand, and proudly wearing the green and gold while racing overseas, Dacka decided to stop competing in the early '90s to start his own team. This venture has enjoyed just as much success and continues to thrive. Managing his own deals as a rider helped him navigate the corporate sponsorship landscape. The depth and strength of these relationships led CDR to celebrate a 30-year milestone with Yamaha in 2023. Decades-long partnerships like this are incredibly rare in the world of sport today. We also discuss his time working with a young and fiercely determined Chad Reed when he took on the US, developing people management skills for young riders with differing personalities, and the changes he's witnessed through the eras. Dack realized early on that he didn't want to turn them into carbon copies. Additionally, we touch on some special bikes he's kept along the way that bookend his riding career and his thoughts on the future. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four-time Mr. Motocross title winner Craig Dack was recently inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame, prompting Rusty to realise that a chat with ‘Dacka' was long overdue. The result is an awesome episode, not just for Supercross and Motocross fans. From watching the legendary Stephen Gall (who is coming on the pod in the next few months) at Amaroo Park and trying to do monos like him on his BMX bike, to cutting laps on his first motorbike around the backyard on Christmas Day, there was no turning back from that moment. We reminisce about the catchphrase “Dack Attack” and the journalist who started it, how surreal it felt to race at famous venues in the United States, and how his success extended beyond bike racing. There was the time his physio shut down a plan to go riding with an AFL superstar, and how the Supercross Masters promoter was worried his headline act was injured in an aerobics TV show promo gone wrong. We also discuss a little-known plan by one of the greats of Australian Touring Car Racing that very nearly saw Craig switch to four wheels. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What took us so long? Supercars star Chaz Mostert joins us for a Darwin debrief. Ricky Bobby had Shake n Bake, but Chaz pulled off the ‘Cheeseburger Chase' at Hidden Valley, making a string of epic passes to turn a tough weekend around. He shares what Walkinshaw Andretti United needs and the good things already in their arsenal. We also look ahead to the next round at Townsville, discuss reuniting with Lee Holdsworth for the enduros, and get Chaz's thoughts on his fast and funny new teammate, Ryan Wood. But it's not all about Supercars. We delve into the wild modifications he's made to his first car (which he still has), his joy in fatherhood, racing in GT3, and owning a team in GT4. Plus, we check in on his #nosocialhate initiative, a reminder for all of us to play nice online. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's our first chance to talk to Shane van Gisbergen since his big switch from Supercars to NASCAR, and it's clear he's loving this new chapter immensely. Thank you to everyone who responded on social media to our call for questions, including those who put their best radio voices on and sent in audio. While we couldn't get to all your questions in the time Trackhouse Racing kindly gave us, we covered most of the recurring themes. Shane provides great insights on how wild the cars feel on ovals, drifting and burnouts in a NASCAR, his potential plans for more Sprintcar racing, the advice he's received from legends on both sides of the pond, and whether he would consider an Indy 500 wildcard like Kyle Larson did this year. Although we didn't discuss his now-trademark celebration of kicking a footy into the crowd, we love how SVG is bringing some Kiwi rugby roots to the United States and making his mark! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We catch up with the fast young Kiwi as Supercars hits North Queensland. We provide a mid-season report card on Penrite Racing, examining their efforts to turn pre-season hype into consistent performance. We discuss how Payne complements his program with international events for the Groves and explore his close friendship with fellow New Zealander, Liam Lawson, who is also climbing the motorsport ladder. Finally, we delve into his experience working with Garth Tander and Matt's new appreciation for the level of work required to be a professional racer off the track.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Special Stage 2 is about to start! We have another fantastic chat with Scottish rally sensation Alister McRae, including details around his drives in a wild ex-Possum Bourne WRX. Alister will always love his Scottish roots, but he actually calls Australia home these days and there's another generation of McRae in rallying, with Alister's son, Max, climbing his way toward the WRC. Alister shares how he supports Max's ambitions while allowing him to navigate his own path. We also uncover Alister's hidden love of two-wheelers and gain insights into his work with Hyundai when the Korean manufacturer first set out to conquer the World Championship during a golden period for the sport. We respectfully avoid delving deeply into the passing of his superstar brother, Colin, but a nice memory or two pops up in conversation. Thanks to all of you who messaged asking to get Alister on the pod. Good shout! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a family of true rally enthusiasts, despite being incredibly proud of his heritage he carved his own path, one that took him all the way to the World Championship. He even got to experience the fire-breathing Sierra Rally cars his legendary dad, Jimmy, tamed in the British Championship. Maybe you even remember the highlights on Wide World of Sports weekend coverage on Channel 9 back in the day! Growing up in Scotland, Alister gained hands-on experience prepping his cars in the early years and those skills served him well when it came to testing and developing in later years and he goes through it all! So, after several messages from our listeners, we have finally got him on. Hope you enjoy our own wannabe Scot, 'McRusty,' as he chats rally and more with Alister McRae. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty has let the drivers loose, again! And it gets better! A candid and casual look at their Townsville race experiences - all the successes and challenges! Plus, their very own wish list for races including Macau, Chicago, and Monaco. They address the dangers of racing with crashes and close calls (watch your crutch, Frosty!) and debate a NASCAR-style playoff system. Plus, the ins and outs of night racing as they share their Sydney SuperNight predictions.  Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on the next instalment of Drivers Only!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver, Manager, Artist. This conversation will blow you away! Join Stefan Johansson with stories from his time in Formula One and going up against some of the toughest teammates in the sport's history - Alain Prost and Aryton Senna.  His love of Le Mans and Sports Car racing as a whole and why Stefan values this kind of competition so highly.  From the driver's seat to managing drivers and what makes Scott Dixon so good. Plus, how a tragedy in F1 inspired the likeable Swede to take up art which now goes beyond canvas - his recent work on a rare Porsche is incredible. And the immense enjoyment of returning to Adelaide for the Festival in recent years where he was reunited with a Ferrari that played a special part in his F1 career, a car that resides down under.  Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oscar Piastri has joined Sir Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo to become the fifth Australian to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix. With Rusty on a well earned break, Mark Howard jumped into the archives to grab Rusty's interview with Oscar to find out more about the rising star of Aussie motorsport.  They chat about acclimatising, the car, family, learning his craft and media. Plus, watching Bathurst, keeping across Supercars and hanging out with Aussie cricketers during the Ashes.  Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Rusty as we discover the pivotal move to the United States and a sliding doors moment that launched over 20 years of motorsport broadcasting, primarily focused on sports cars. Calvin's career includes calling iconic races on the legendary Speed Channel, such as the Le Mans 24 and the Daytona 24 Hour. Beyond the commentary booth, Calvin has also managed drivers, leveraging his racing experience and the survival skills honed in the fiercely competitive pit lane. These experiences continue to serve him well in the business world today. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Experience the thrill of going wheel-to-wheel with Ayrton Senna as juniors and the amusing moment of thinking he had Senna covered on an arcade game at the café! Join us as we delve into Calvin's incredible journey. You might recall Calvin from his memorable call of the Bathurst 1000 for Speed Channel in the US, alongside Mike Joy, Darrell Waltrip, and Leigh Diffey in 2011. Calvin may not be one to boast, but his dedication and hard work as a young racer are truly impressive. In this first part of his captivating story, we relive those early racing days. Plus, hear about the unforgettable time he took his Superkart out on track alongside an F1 car! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first mail bag! Our Drivers answer all of your questions! Thanks to Sam in Tassie, Daniel from Adelaide, Chin from Melbourne, Gary from Toowomba and Phil on the Gold Coast for your questions.  Plus, Matt Payne and JC talk candidly about the latest Richie Stanaway news. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on the next instalment of Drivers Only!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special Queensland edition. We're racing hard, and nothing is off limits.  The boys candidly wrap Sydney, talk about beef on the track, and what's going on off the track. Plus, they clear up some beef, have some hot takes on the Championship and preview Tassie.   Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on the next instalment of Drivers Only!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supercars commentator and five-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander returns to the Garage to preview the highly anticipated round in Tasmania. Further to that, Tander breaks down the keys to conquering the twists and turns of Symmons Plains, offers a forward-looking analysis of the upcoming Enduro season, and dives into the latest Silly Season developments. He shares his insights on what the rising star, Kai Allen, needs to master before taking the leap to the main stage with Penrite Racing next season. Will Richie Stanaway secure a full-time ride before the driver market musical chairs come to an end? Tander weighs in. He also reveals his own co-driving plans and highlights the true benefits of his karting program with his kids. This catch-up was long overdue, and as always, Garth delivers the kind of insider knowledge and compelling commentary that Supercars fans can't get enough of!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grab a seat at the table as we build on a gripping chat about Emma's remarkable comeback from a frightening crash in XTreme E last year. From the moment she realised what was about to happen to the methodical process she followed during recovery to allow her to get back to doing what she loves - Rallying! We roar through Emma's journey in the New Zealand Rally Championship, where she became a round winner and title contender after cautious beginnings that masked a full-throttle competitor. Plus the email she thought was a stitch-up that lead to driving for the legendary McLaren team! We're all set on the start line with a leading light for Women in Motorsport who's been to Goodwood and beyond but as you'll hear the bucket list isn't complete just yet — here's part two. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the story of a trailblazer for women in Motorsport & Automotive from our corner of the globe but in many ways Emma Gilmour simply sees herself as a competitor.  Emma's journey started with a deep-rooted family connection to the automotive world, evolving into a career that includes the iconic WRC rounds in New Zealand, Rallycross on the international stage and representing the legendary McLaren team in XTreme E. We explore the highs and lows of Emma's career, including the commercial insights she's gained through good mentors on the pathway, and a particularly challenging moment — a major crash in XTreme E that she speaks about for the first time.  Her resilience shines through as she shares her comeback. This podcast oozes a pure passion for motorsport that has taken Emma Gilmour around the world and back. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty is joined by the guru, no not Listnr's Mark Howard, but the ‘Go To' for all F1 statistics, @Virtualstatman Sean Kelly. As we gear up for the second half of the season Kelly tells us why the numbers don't lie….it's already been one of the most compelling years in recent memory for the sport.Can Max Verstappen win his home race on a milestone weekend for the mighty Dutchman?How McLaren could wrestle the points lead in the Constructor's Championship from RedBull at Zandvoort. Oscar Piastri created history before the mid season break becoming the youngest Aussie to win an F1 GP and just the 5th person from the Land Down Under to win one. But imagine if there was three Aussies on the grid next year. With Jack Doohan waiting in the wings we rewind the clock to the last time this happened. And Drive to Survive for Daniel Ricciardo or will the Honey Badger make Jacques Villeneuve. eat his words? Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go deep inside all the CHAOS from TASSIE, look ahead to SANDOWN, chat SILLY SEASON, discuss co-drivers, strategy, Bathurst and answer YOUR questions.  Over to Will Brown who leads Jack and Jimmy through it all.  Plenty of fun along the way, as well! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on the next instalment of Drivers Only!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catching up with Australian Rally Champion Harry Bates just before he embarks on his journey to conquer Rally Hokkaido. In a thrilling twist, Harry will go head-to-head with former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen and a top-tier field, all as part of a mutual exchange program by Toyota Gazoo Racing—and he's bringing his own car for the challenge! With past experience in the WRC round in New Zealand and now this event in Japan, has Harry developed a hunger for more international rallies? Harry reflects on the 2024 season, which he describes as one of the most competitive he's faced in Australia. He also shares why his new Yaris Rally 2 car won't be ready in time for the penultimate ARC round in South Australia, leading Neal Bates Motorsport to dust off a trusty steed to keep his title bid alive. Plus, Harry reveals why co-driver Coral Taylor is packing an Aussie breakfast favourite for the trip and his excitement about seeing Rally Legend Juha Kankkunen behind the wheel of the iconic Celica ST185. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the most talked about feature guests is back on the pod! Tony Quinn checks in with his report card on Supercars and a window into the new look Triple 8 Executive Team. Will Supercars return to his Queensland Raceway and is four race tracks (farms as he calls them) enough or is he eyeing up another? The character and the commitment of Will Brown, the laser focus and determination of Broc Feeney and why he could bounce back in the enduros. Somewhere in Tony's insanely busy schedule he makes time for philanthropic projects and he is ultra passionate about them, from Greg Murphy's Street Smart Road Safety Program to helping the next SVG or Scott Dixon on the pathway via his Tony Quinn foundation. When the Scotsman talks, we're always captivated. This chat lives right up to that and more. If you love this, and havn't listened to his feature chat, check out TQ's Rusty's Garage episode here.  Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this gripping second part of our feature episode with Thomas Randle, he shares how he confronted and overcame a serious health issue, and how his engineering mindset played a key role in his determined comeback. Tom opens up candidly about his battle with testicular cancer. He's turned his recovery into a force for good, helping others facing similar challenges. He also shares why training with the legendary Rob Wilson means so much to him, along with a school engineering project that got dogs' tails wagging—and even caught the media's attention. Plus, we delve into the Tickford Racing rebuild and why Tom is so confident it's headed in the right direction. You can sense he's on the verge of achieving his dreams in motorsport. Finally, Tom offers a measured and balanced take on what went down at Symmons Plains with Red Bull, reflecting on his time in Tasmania. By the end of this two-part series, you'll understand why Tom Randle is one of the most likeable and inspiring figures in the sport. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Supercars endurance races about to begin, Rusty is in the studio with one of the sport's rising stars, Thomas Randle, and it is unmissable! We dive into Tom's inner nerd—a huge asset when he recently stepped into broadcasting. Plus, his ability to recall details from the archives is unbelievable! Tom shares valuable lessons from his dad, who races a powerful Saab Sports Sedan—a car Tom has borrowed a few times. He talks about how he learned the importance of doing racing the right way, both on and off the track. Rusty also explores Tom's early racing career and the success he found in single-seaters, which took him overseas to compete against names like Lando Norris, Lance Stroll, and others. From the fond memories of racing a Formula Renault 3.5 to his passionate shift towards a future in Supercars, this conversation will give you a deeper insight into Thomas Randle like never before. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When was the last time you stopped to check on your mates? Motorsport is full of driven and seemingly confident people, on both sides of the pit wall, but that doesn't make them immune to mental health struggles. TV presenter Barry Du Bois loves his bikes. He's currently restoring a cool ute too. And while we talk about that in this episode he has an important story to share, the speed humps he's had to tackle and how he came out the other side. Baz is now a power of positivity and a passionate advocate for R U OK?  Rusty and the team at LiSTNR are proud to support the R U OK initiative and while this interview is confronting at times it's about starting a conversation around mental health. Sure, working on your favourite ride or drive can be good tonic but talking about things is the real start you need to make if you're facing some challenges in life or if you know someone who might be. For tools that can help and fundraising ideas go to www.ruok.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is it with the Rally fraternity and their love for a good chat? We've got a special treat for you: Part 3 with Group N Rally legend Ed Ordynski—a rarity for us! In this episode, Ed dives into his experiences prepping and testing for the Round Australia Trial in a Commodore alongside Holden hero Peter Brock. He reveals a lesser-known offer from the Holden Racing Team to mentor young racers and drive their Supercars, and shares the tough decision between focusing on Round Australia or the big enduros at Sandown and Bathurst. Ed also opens up about the circumstances that led him to retire from professional rallying, how he navigated that transition, and his final rally. He discusses his current projects, including eco challenges, driving electric and hydrogen vehicles, and contributing his expertise to motorsport investigations. And, of course, it wouldn't be complete without a peek into the cool cars Ed's kept in his shed. Let's just say he's a true enthusiast! Tune in for a captivating conversation filled with stories and insights from one of rallying's greats. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From climbing the ranks as a South Australian Champion in a Subaru RX Turbo to securing Australian titles and an impressive stint with Mitsubishi, where he drove everything from Galant VR4s to various Lancer models, Ed Ordynski's career is a testament to enduring partnerships in the often fickle world of Motorsport. In this three-part series, Ed reveals how he channeled his inner hunger and mastered the art of winning by dedicating himself to every aspect of his sport—both inside and outside the car. Whether you're an aspiring champion or just looking to elevate your performance as an athlete, Ed's insights are packed with valuable takeaways. With victories at iconic WRC events in New Zealand, Finland, and Rally Australia—where his record in Group N or production-based machines remains a benchmark—Ed's achievements are legendary. Plus, with his experience as a magazine writer, Ed is a captivating storyteller. Get ready to be spellbound as you dive into his remarkable journey. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the way to a recent round of the Australian Rally Championship, Rusty caught up with Hall of Famer Ed Ordynski. The result is nearly three hours of epic conversation that you're going to love. Ed's story isn't just for rally enthusiasts. In this episode, you'll hear captivating tales about Supercars, the gruelling Round Australia trial with the legendary Peter Brock, and what it takes to be a complete champion. Ed shares sage advice that he hasn't widely disclosed until now! This is a Motorsport life well lived. From the magazine coverage of the Monte Carlo Rally that captivated him as a kid to scraping together enough money for an underpowered Corolla to rally in as a long-haired, flair-wearing student, to taming the wild Mazda RX2, and participating in a course with star drivers like Colin Bond that helped turn his career around—there was no looking back from that point on. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty is on the ground in Singapore for the F1 night race and the sport's newest star Oscar Piastri is back on the Garage. The cool, calm Aussie who won last weekend in Azerbaijan is in white hot form and there's plenty in pitlane who say we're witnessing something special. Just because it's a shortcast doesn't mean it's all serious talk. Enjoy a laugh about what really cheeses this unflappable athlete off and a potential nickname the team has started using. Plus the areas of his own performance he wants to tune and coping with some strong views in the media. This GP edition, recorded before the event kicks off, is a beauty!  You and your mates wont wanna miss this one. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get insights on what you can expect in the Bathurst 1000 coverage this year with the face of the coverage, Jess Yates. Including a behind the scenes look at the Supercars TV team's massive pre-event production meeting. Jess takes Rusty through the cool cars she has driven and the dream machine she would love to have in the garage. She also details a special moment when her Dad joined her in Taupo this year. Jess also talks Women in Sport, and discuss' why she is so passionate about sharing stories like successful engineer Romy Mayer with the wider fan base. For Jess it's not about gender, it's about celebrating talent and inspiring others to get after their dreams and give it their all. Oh, and keep an ear out for a side project Jess is working on. Let's just say the kids will love it! Plus, some of the bucket list events and broadcasts she's determined to tick. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty catches up with the likeable host of Fox Sport's Supercars coverage during her final preparations for the Great Race - the 2024 Bathurst 1000. Jess Yates' story is one of incredible drive and determination. She is a story teller who understands the nuances of racing and the business of Motorsport and can seamlessly shift from catering to hardcore race fans and casual viewers. From working in Laos of all places in her early years, doing the hard yards at Channel Nine and Channel Ten in Australia before landing a dream job with Fox Sports, she takes us into all of the details of her journey, including some of the mentors who provided sage advice along the way, legends that now share the host set with her.  It's easy listening to this chat and you'll discover why Jess is such an inspiration. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Bathurst Week, everyone! To gear up for the Great Race, Rusty sits down with Team 18 Team Principal, Adrian Burgess. In this episode, Adrian shares his memories of winning the race and reflects on how this legendary venue compares to the iconic European tracks he worked at during his impressive tenure at McLaren in Formula 1, alongside legends like Mika Hakkinen and Ayrton Senna. There's lots of anticipation as 2013 winner Mark Winterbottom makes his final Bathurst appearance with this squad while their other star driver, David Reynolds, who famously triumphed here in 2017, tries to get his hands on the famed Peter Brock trophy again. Plus, his take on managing a team of 25 people at the Bathurst 1000 and he discusses strategic considerations with the Gen 3 machines.  It's your ultimate pre-event guide to enjoy while traveling to the Mountain or getting the house ready for 40 hours of massive coverage of the biggest race of the season! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supercars content DOES NOT, and WILL NOT get better than this! Unfiltered winners chat. Good mates Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood jump into the studio to step through all of the emotions, all of the strategy and all of the big moments (on track and celebrations) in a raw episode of Drivers Only as we wrap up The Great Race.  Beautifully steered by legend James Courtney, the trio step through Bathurst, preview the Gold Coast 500, get pumped for Adelaide, chat the 2025 calendar and the rest of the ins and outs of Supercars. Some fun, and some swear words - and some absolute winners. Plus, all of your questions from our very popular mailbag! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on the next instalment of Drivers Only!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former 500cc Grand Prix winner Daryl Beattie joins us on the Garage along with the voice of MotoGP, Matt Birt to preview this weekend's round at Phillip Island. An epic battle resumes between Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia for the 2024 title at this classic old school layout. There's nothing quite like the Island but a new track surface could really upset the form guide! Will the legendary Marc Marquez, who knows how to tame the Island, be a factor in final outcome and what about Aussie Jack Miller's chances? Matt and Daz share their observations and insights on the contenders, Ducati's dominance plus Honda and Yamaha's mission to regain consistent competitiveness. This is your perfect companion for the trip to the Island as we look ahead to an unmissable weekend of racing. If you can't be there catch the coverage with Daz and the Ten team on Saturday and Sunday - check your guides as they say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty just happened to be in town when Bruno Senna jetted in to do some night driving at Sydney Motorsport Park as a part of his role with McLaren Automotive. The pair chatted over coffee at the McLaren Sydney dealership about Bruno's time in F1, his legendary Uncle - the late Ayrton Senna -  the rise of Aussie Oscar Piastri and the brutal past few weeks for Daniel Ricciardo. Plus, the intense scrutiny he endured during his own career as well as a decade dedicated to McLaren on the automotive side which keeps the Senna name connected to the famous marque. Bruno shares a rarely known personal story on Ayrton and what we might expect from the new Netflix series which is due out next month. This special bonus ep is a beauty. Fire it up…..you won't be disappointed!  Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The TCR Australia Champion is a great case study in backing yourself even when the odds seem against you. Josh Buchan candidly shares his humble upbringing, the connection to cars that inspired him as a young bloke and how he literally took a punt to make it to the next kart race meeting. He discusses the phone calls he made and the lessons he learned outside the car to try and open doors to Formula Ford and Formula 3 on the pathway. Then there's the epic race machines he's driven at David Dicker's impressive facility on the South Island of New Zealand before Josh had the chance to tear up Sydney Motorsport Park for Rodin Cars in the World Time Attack Challenge. Even if you don't know Josh you'll be gripped by his story and his story telling. No doubt we'll be hearing more of him in the years to come. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded at Focus Driver Performance Centre at Sydney Motorsport Park, Rusty and Josh chatted before he hopped into his Hyundai Elantra TCR car to continue the defence of his 2023 Australian Title. Buchan was on double duty, driving a McLaren in the GT4 Championship at SMSP too, where he finished 2nd outright on Sunday and took a class win. Josh discusses his time in TCR, how he got the big break with HMO Customer Racing, what it was like working with the legendary Rob Benson, the nail biting finish to last year's championship and how close he went to losing it. He talks about working with Hyundai away from the track and the passion behind the N performance brand - including the Aussie influences. Plus, taking on the TCR World Tour teams and drivers and what the future holds for this proper student of Motorsport who still can't believe he's made a life based round cars, car culture and of course racing!   Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ‘Grig & Grig' show is back after Murph's recent run in a VN Commodore in the awesome Heritage Touring Car support races at the Bathurst 1000 where he was also a Fanbassador!   The gig went so well he is now off to the season ending VAILO Adelaide 500 in a similar role. Speedway, Supercross, plus Cold Chisel, Crowded House and now with added Murph! The 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500 is the 25th edition of the event, General Admission tickets start from $39 and can be bought at Ticketmaster, which includes access to NAPA Speedway, Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Sprint and after-race concert series headlined by Cold Chisel and Crowded House. For more information, visit adelaide500.com.au Back to the Shortcast, we talk about that forthcoming Supercars title decider plus reflections on the Bathurst and Gold Coast rounds. Why the best is yet to come for Ryan Wood at Walkinshaw Andretti United, Richie Stanaway's new home and why he's flying again. There's the new Next Gen championship over summer which fittingly includes the next generation of Murphy's getting behind the wheel and the mic! It wouldn't be complete without some thoughts on Liam Lawson's performance at the F1 races in Texas and Mexico, where the next young Kiwi open wheel stars might come from as the Tony Quinn Foundation continues to help open doors. And Murph's passionate pursuit of better driving standards for young motorists in his native New Zealand through his excellent Street Smart program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Sprintcars on the VAILO Adelaide 500 schedule, we thought it was time for another catchup with world renowned driver, James McFadden who will be racing the NAPA Auto Parts backed Hodges Motorsport #5 in Adelaide.  The Aussie speedway star made an emotional speech at the recent High Limit Series banquet announcing his retirement from full time racing in the USA, but it's not the end of the road. J-Mac talks about the reasons behind his shock decision, explains what's next and shares some highs and lows from his time in the States. We look ahead to a significant moment for the sport (in this part of the world) and what his expectations are with the Hodges Motorsport team this weekend. It's been a hell of a ride for J-Mac, but as you'll hear he's at the peak of his game and still deeply loves turning left and standing on the gas! Enjoy the ride.  A huge thank you to Tim Hodges from Hodges Motorsport for making this chat possible.  The 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500 is the 25th edition of the event, General Admission tickets start from $39 and can be bought at Ticketmaster, which includes access to NAPA Speedway, Boost Mobile AUSX Supercross Sprint and after-race concert series headlined by Cold Chisel and Crowded House. For more information, visit adelaide500.com.au Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You can't get much better than the 2024 Champion to wrap a mega final weekend of the 2024 Repco Supercars Championship.   The Champion, Will Brown and Adelaide 500 winner, takes us inside the final weekend of racing; including his superstitious approach to the final couple of days, and just how he planned his surreal celebratory burnout.  Plus, Broc Feeney details the conversation with Chaz Mostert after turning him around in a battle on the final day of racing.  And you can't get much better than the host with the most, the smooth moving, smooth talking James Courtney.  It's all apart of a cool way to wrap the Championship year, and the Drivers Only Year. Episode 8, and signing off for 2024. We hope you have enjoyed the show!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Championship winning Team Principal joins us from Triple 8 Race Engineering World Headquarters to debrief the Supercars season. What he made of Will Brown's history making performance in the 2024 Championship and why he's so good? And how Broc Feeney took the loss and the fire inside for 2025. Plus, some thoughts on Jamie's own driving performance when he parked the managerial duties to tackle the Sandown 500 and Bathurst as a co-driver. Signing Zach Bates for their wildcard program alongside Craig Lowndes and how excited Jamie is for the Race of Champions which comes down under next March.  Plus, J-Dub will represent Australia as part of a strong lineup taking on the world! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After lots of listener requests we finally got Frosty in the studio for a well overdue feature episode. He literally put the full stop on his Team 18 chapter the day we recorded. How he feels about it all now with the benefit of some time and his excitement about returning to Ford! The vivid memories he'll carry or the Supercars send off in Adelaide ahead of his final full time drive. We reflect on his time in the Brazilian Stock Car Championship too and just how wild it is on and off track. I've had some great TV interviews with Mark Winterbottom over the years but this is without doubt our best convo ever ever. Hope you enjoy it. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty & Frosty click the chat up a few gears in this one with everything from Kung Fu fighting in Shanghai to the part he played in the movie Cars 2. What an experience! There's crystal clear memories of his Bathurst win in 2013 and the epic battle with Jamie Whincup that day as well as the title win a few years later and what it meant for the former Sydney sider to seal it in his old home town. How the Blue Blood never really left his veins and his readiness to mentor the next wave of Ford stars as part of his new role. Relaxed, candid and conversational. This is Mark Winterbottom at his very best enjoying memories of his stellar career and oozing excitement for the road ahead. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who else you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet the new Sporting and Technical Director at Motorsport Australia. And, if the name rings a bell—it's for good reason. Lisa's father raced in Formula Holden, and although motorsport wasn't always on her career radar, a move overseas nearly two decades ago changed everything. Lisa's journey spans the globe, from circuit management in the Middle East to working with elite categories in the UK. She's held major roles with manufacturers such as Audi and BMW and gained invaluable experience in Race Control. Her career highlights include working alongside legends like Carlos Sainz at Dakar and contributing to successful programs at iconic events like Le Mans and Spa. In this episode, Lisa shares insights into her new role at Motorsport Australia, the challenges ahead, and her vision for the future of motorsport. Don't miss it! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The driving force of the Race of Champions — Fredrik Johnsson — joins us to preview the ROC Sydney Show next March. For more than 30 years the Race of Champions has travelled the globe pitting stars different types of Motorsport against each other in equal machinery to try and figure out who’s the best! The line-up for ROC’s first trip down under is epic and includes. 4-time F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel, 9-time World Rally Champion Sebastien Loeb, reigning Supercars Champion Will Brown, Extreme E champion Molly Taylor, X-Games legend Travis Pastrana and more. What it takes to convert the stadium at Sydney Olympic Park, the types of cars they’ll compete in and we bounce round some ideas of who might fill the few remaining spots on the entry list. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kids the F word gets used a little so Santa would like you to block your ears as we enjoy a laugh with the very funny brother of Indy 500 winner Will Power. How they fired up the 2-strokes and took the karts out in Toowoomba when they were youngsters. (Ok that’s Rusty’s attempt at using nice words to basically say they terrorized the neighbourhood!) Turning hard right and pursuing a career in standup comedy and how, just like racers, it’s a hard road to begin with. The family pressure to win a charity race while performing in Edinburgh this year and the little known movie that Damien shot recently with Will. We can’t wait to see it once it’s finished! Oh and the sage social media advice we all should heed plus Damien’s new special just dropped. Check it out at https://damienpower.com/. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It doesn’t matter how good the car is if the driver can’t get comfortable behind the wheel they’ll never perform at their best! Vaughan Cartright has been making world class, bespoke race seat solutions for some of the biggest names in Motorsport for decades. And he looks after drivers all round the world and in all sorts of categories. Check out his work at https://realdesigngroup.com/ How Greg Murphy encouraged him to get into karts when they were at school in New Zealand together before pestering Paul Radisich for a job working on his race cars. It was the beginning of a career that would take him all over the world, to the USA, Australia to work on Supercars with Wayne Gardner Racing and eventually Formula 1. Nowadays Vaughan uses cutting edge tech to make custom seat solutions that are tailored to drivers and that fit the increasingly challenged cockpit space while working closely with rule makers to ensure the highest level of safety. And he’s now using those talents to help Olympians and Brad Pitt! It’ll make sense when you listen. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RedBull Racing’s new signing for the 2025 F1 season returns to the pod after a huge send off by fans at home in New Zealand. Lawson was trackside for the Next Gen NZ Championship round in Taupo at the weekend, he joined Rusty and broadcast colleague Stephen McIvor for a chat via the Stuff Speed hub - www.stuff.co.nz/speedhub Why Lawson hasn’t changed despite the meteoric rise and how important it was to get the elbows out last year with the VCARB team to cement a place on the grid. We also talk music and why now isn’t the time to indulge his other passion as he focuses squarely on the big opportunity with RedBull and how Liam will approach his role as teammate to the hugely talented 4-time World Champion Max Verstappen. Get to know one of the new breed of F1 drivers a little better with this engaging chat ahead of the highly anticipated season opener in Melbourne. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ‘Super Sub’ shares passion fuelled stories of his path to Formula 1 and Indycar, a path filled with setbacks and seemingly insurmountable challenges but he never gave up! An insight into his early life in Brazil and the close friendship he formed with F1 World Champion Nelson Piquet when they were both youngsters. Heading to the UK to take on the world and not knowing a word of English. Sleeping in cars and cleaning legendary Aussie engineer Ron Tauranac’s workshop to make ends meet. Plus his domination of Formula Ford, developing a Van Diemen for Ayrton Senna and Roberto’s wins in the Australian Grand Prix at Calder Park against Piquet, Alan Jones, Niki Lauda and more. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the 2nd of 3 parts of a fascinating story by a great story teller!Roberto continues his gripping recollections of the road to success and while it didn’t yield world championships he scored podiums in F1, special places in the record books along with wins in Indycar. You’ll get a sense of his relentless determination when most of us would give up trying. And he garnered the respect of legendary team owners and engineers who sought his valuable input as they developed ground breaking motor racing innovations - like Ferrari’s game changing semi automatic gearbox in the late 80s. And the Kiwi who Moreno believes played a major part in shaping Ayrton Senna as a driver. It’s a wild ride full of twists, turns and constant interactions with some BIG names in the pit lane. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The final lap of a rare 3-parter and he saves some cracking yarns for it. How the so called Piranha Club move to promote Michael Schumacher to Benetton came at his expense. The fallout from that and a 3am phone call from Eddie Jordan to get Roberto to drive for him. Let’s just say he hung up on him a few times. Finding a way to pre-qualify for minnow teams when on paper they were no chance and the incredible reception from pitlane when he did as well as sliding doors moments that seemed like devine intervention. And how Indycar welcomed Roberto back when his time in F1 came to an end adding emotional victories in the US to his CV. Special thanks to the team at the Hampton Downs Circuit in New Zealand where we recorded this ep and the crew at Kiwi Motorsport for giving us access to Roberto while he was back in NZ working a race driver coach. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Chucky’ is back but this time he’s on the pod to talk about winning one of the biggest races in the world! It was a dominant performance rarely seen at Dakar as the Aussie lead from start to finish. The home grown influence on the technical side Daniel pushed for that helped significantly and you’ll get a sense of how much was riding on his shoulders over the past few months. What the nerves were like over the final 60k stage and how sweet it was to come back from the injuries of recent years to summit this Everest of Motorsport….so to speak. As you listen keep in mind that Chucky was battling some echo in his headphones (Rusty admits he’s not a genius on the tech side). As if the Dakar challenge wasn’t big enough the 2-wheel champion Daniel overcame this one as well! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Arvid Lindblad, the Red Bull Junior who’s been unstoppable over summer in New Zealand, ahead of his first F2 race at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne next month. The calculated decision to come down under to compete to ensure he has enough points for a Super Licence for F1. Could we see him drive in practice sessions this year maybe even a Grand Prix? What a call from Helmut Marko is like, the time he told Lando Norris he would see him on the grid in years to come, and racing against Supercars stars Will Brown and Broc Feeney. Oh and hanging out with David Coulthard to drive some cool older gen F1 machines. Thanks to the Next Gen NZ Championship organisers and the M2 Competition team for their help in making this one happen. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Brown and Broc Feeney join us as we wrap up a huge weekend at Highlands Motorsport Park. How Will became the first Aussie in 50 years to win the prestigious race and how his Supercars teammate stole the pole with almost no single seater experience. Don’t think for a minute that makes Toyota’s Formula Regional Championship a walk in the park. Both Brown and Feeney reflect on the calibre of competition among the aspiring F1 and Indycar racers. We’ll look ahead to the 2025 Supercars season with them (it starts in less than a fortnight) plus the new look RedBull Ampol Racing colours they unveiled while they were in NZ. Oh and Rusty tries to twist their arm to come back for another shot at the GP next summer. Better yet bring some of the other drivers with you lads! Plus we introduce you to two young racers trying to make their mark OS after impressing here over summer - Patrick Heuzenroeder from Australia and a Kiwi who’s based in the UAE by the name of Zack Scoular. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Speed City’s main man is our latest addition to the Garage library. We spoke with him after five epic weeks covering Toyota’s Formula Regional Oceania Championship and the New Zealand Grand Prix. But this ep won’t just appeal to the Kiwis. Lovers of Two-Wheels will enjoy it as well. Rusty talks to JG about his huge stint calling the World Superbikes with Aussie Steve Martin. You’ll also learn about his family ties to a legendary British racer, the time Jonathan went from Hong Kong to Beijing to cover a rally and working on the Macau GP for over 20 years! Oh and how turning down the chance to pursue acting lead to a life of journalism and broadcasting that includes Winter Olympics, Darts, Snooker and some good laughs too. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We begin the 2nd part of this Feature Episode with an impersonation that is usually reserved for the broadcast team during warmups - let’s just say that Jonathan sounds exactly like one of the Gods of motorcycle racing. How he fell into Auckland Harbour once while doing a story with some Supercars Drivers - it made the nightly news! Why the talent pool coming out of the New Zealand Summer Series is world class and his talented dog that goes looking for him behind the TV. It’s the final instalment with a globe trotting Motorsport commentator who has seemingly endless enthusiasm and energy. The secret to his longevity and the message to aspiring broadcasters - get stuck in and don’t be afraid to give it a go! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A ‘Perfect’ preview of the opening round of the 2025 Supercars Championship this weekend with former Bathurst winner Nick Percat. How he plans to build on wins at the Grand Prix and in Tasmania last year and will there be a change in his overall approach to ensure he makes the ‘playoffs’? The growth of Matt Stone Racing, the emergence of young racer Cameron Crick and his impressions of fast GT runner Brendon Leitch after the Kiwi drove an MSR car in testing on Wednesday. Plus Nick’s kart team, how much he enjoys racing under lights at Sydney Motorsport Park and the new Perdog/Sladedog album! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An Aussie speedway star with a seriously impressive record. We’ve been wanting to get Robbie Farr on the pod for a while and he doesn’t disappoint. The influence of family (he started going to oval tracks like the Sydney Showground and Liverpool when he was just weeks old) and how he harnessed a bit of a ‘wild’ approach in his early years to become the complete package. Is the story of fudging birth dates to get a racing license an urban myth? How karting in his teens, when Mark Webber and Craig Lowndes were starting out, nearly lead to Formula Ford and a potential circuit racing path. The gripping yarn of driving a midget (speedcar) and learning that his car owner had saved his Mum’s life years earlier! And reflections of some of the teams he’s raced for in iconic cars that will bring memories for Speedway fans flooding back. Strap in and enjoy the ride. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stats that are off the charts and highlight just how good Robbie is….in all sorts of Speedway classes. How recently, with a little age on his side and in post pandemic pondering, Robbie rediscovered circuit racing with a TA2 machine. Why he’s loving the challenge and how excited he is about taking it to Bathurst. We also reflect on rivals, some broader observations of Speedway in Australia and his deep passion for helping people to really experience the sport, not just take it in on the hill. Robbie is forthright in this convo and immensely proud of racing speedway in our corner of the world. What the future holds after spending much of his life on the road and doing 50 plus shows a year. Step on the gas for a fascinating part 2. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chaz Mostert and Hayden Paddon are back on the pod but this time in opposing corners ahead of the Race of Champions (ROC)! Mozzie has been given a late call up to join the All Stars team and reckon’s he needs some advice from Hayden. For Paddon the chance to go head-to-head in Sydney with an icon of rallying in Sebastien Loeb was too good an opportunity to miss. So who has the edge? Circuit racers or the Rally and Rallycross stars? Plus Hayden talks about tackling the 2025 Australian Rally Championship with the program shifting into top gear after ROC. And what Chaz and Walkinshaw Andretti United learned after the opening Supercars round at Sydney Motorsport Park as they gear up for Round 2 at the Grand Prix in Melbourne. Chaz, Hayden and an incredible line-up of legends will be at the Race of Champions this weekend at the Olympic Stadium. Tickets are available from just $49 at www.ticketek.com.au Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don’t worry Russell got even. It’s a great story! Fitting that we’re releasing this ep on the eve of a new Formula One season.Max, through sheer determination and his early grasp of forming lasting commercial relationships, made it to F1. By his own admission his time there was brief. And why it almost marked the end of his career as a professional racer.Plus the early days growing in the north of Italy, racing karts against lots of great names and the special momento he kept from his friend Ayrton Senna.This is an epic chat with some good life and racing lessons from a one of the most driven and passionate competitors you’re ever likely to meet.Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chance opportunities with Bobby Rahal, the nickname ‘Mad Max’ and being part of the so called ‘Brat Pack’ of Champcar with Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan and the late Greg Moore. How these incredibly competitive athletes became good friends.Plus his NASCAR chapter and how it lead to mentoring Ty and Austin Dillon.Max kindly dialed in at the end of a big work day at his Max Papis Innovations in North Carolina. We talk about reinventing the wheel - the steering wheel - and why the precision he brings to everyday life is reflected in the world class racing product they now make.How MPI has expanded into all kinds of categories including Supercars and some reminders of the success they’ve enjoyed along the way. Find out more at https://maxpapisinc.com/It’s a cracking chat this one. Settle in and enjoy the ride. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There’s two guests for this special Australian Grand Prix-view. First up Guenther Steiner. He’s back on Rusty’s Garage ahead of the F1 season opener. We get Guenther’s observations of the talented rookies lining up on grid this year and how Oscar Piastri might just break the Aussie podium drought at home. How difficult it is to manage two No. 1 drivers….will Zak Brown end up with a few more greys in 2025? Plus the hype around Hamilton. There’s so much excitement about Lewis and Ferrari. Does Steiner think Formula 1’s most famous team can give the 7-time World Champion what he needs for more success? And after the break Rusty chats to Australian Grand Prix CEO Travis Auld at Albert Park. What’s new for ‘25 now it’s back to round 1 on the calendar? How the fans will get to experience a very special celebration IF we all do the right thing. There’s a great vibe in Melbourne. It feels like F1 has taken over the city with reminders of the race on billboards everywhere! How, like the Australian Tennis Open, this event has become a darling in the Victorian major event offering and the ROI it’s now giving tax payers. If you can’t be trackside catch all the action on Ten Sport from 11.30am on Friday, 10am Saturday and Sunday is massive kicking off at 8.30am. For more details go to 10play.com.au Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sitting in an aircraft hangar and recounting awesome stories with one of the most respected Team Owners in Motorsport. We’ve wanted to do this one for a while and we’re so glad Steve Horne agreed to come on. How he went from watching the New Zealand Grand Prix as a youngster to working in some of the biggest pit lanes on the planet! Leaving home with an Accounting qualification to work in racing in the UK. Meeting his wife Christine and taking a gamble on the US. Guiding Bobby Rahal to a memorable Indy 500 win, Jim Trueman’s influence and galvanizing Truesports team of 100 staff to proudly make their own cars.Plus the little known story of Ferrari’s Indycar. How Steve lead the project and meeting Enzo. This is a captivating convo and because Steve typically flies under the radar (not literally) he hasn’t shared them all that often. Someone needs to write his book! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He is a great leader and Steve talks about teamwork being a cornerstone of success.The rise of Tasman Motorsport and the some of the drivers on its incredible roll call including Tony Kanaan and Helio Castro Neves, who are like family to the Hornes.The importance of timing and knowing when to wave the chequered flag even when they’d worked so passionately putting their heart and soul into Tasman.Coming back to New Zealand and working in Super Tourers, his friendship with Neil Crompton and chairing the Supercars Commission. Plus his determination to help the next generation of Kiwi racers on the pathway through his involvement in the Tony Quinn Foundation. Loyalty, the power of great partnerships, work ethic and the importance of understanding the business side of motor racing. Whether you’re a racer or a fan you’ll love this episode! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What we learned from Taupo ‘24 and how much he wants to put his name on the Jason Richard’s Memorial Trophy after going close in the past. Catching up with Lewis Hamilton at the Grand Prix and some of Will’s fondest memories (as a driver & a fan) as Ford celebrates 100 years in Australia. Oh and his teammate Brodie Kostecki heckles in the background of the studio as we chat about their working relationship at DJR and Will’s new engineering partnership with Tom Moore. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Network 10 F1 commentator Richard Craill is back in the Garage. He joins us from his home away from home - Bathurst - to preview this weekend’s Hi-Tec Oils 6 hour and more. https://bathurst6hour.com.au The incredible lineup of cars, some of the stars playing among a field ticking the Bathurst Bucket List and a cool bunch of enthusiasts working on the broadcast including a flock (or is that a gaggle?) of Bargwannas. We also get Craillsy’s thoughts on future events at Mount Panorama and a few of the headlines in world Motorsport. Can Liam Lawson get out of a funk, why the winner’s list in Supercars might hit double figures this year, and the blue the F1 TV director made as Oscar Piastri took the win in Bahrain. Oh and we’ve listened to your requests to be able to ‘watch’ some of the Rusty’s Garage episodes too. Here’s the link to our recent chat with Max Papis and we’ll add more eps like our recent feature with Steve Horne soon. Keep an eye out for it. https://youtu.be/zZPQ59J9Rm8?si=ifm6DBCKezvoXXNB Happy Easter everyone. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty’s homework is always late….err sorry that’s an old one. Award winning journo Paul Gover from Race News (https://www.race.news/) joins us for a state of the Motorsport nation…the world really. Lando Norris won’t give it up easily but PG reckons his McLaren teammate and series leader Oscar Piastri is the better driver for the F1 World Title fight.The Webber effect: how Mark can make a difference while Oscar treads new ground with the eyes of the world watching on. Why the FIA should do some navel gazing right now even though the organisation has a history of not worrying about what the troops or constituents think.And the hunt for a new Supercars CEO - the kind of credentials needed for the top job and the qualities the candidate should bring to the table. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tickford Racing’s Thomas Randle returns to the Garage for a Tassie Supercars preview ahead of this weekend’s round. Will his pole setting pace at Symmons Plains in 2024 carry over to this weekend? What impact will the new format have and the T word - tyres! How Randle’s piano skills impressed Harry Connick Jnr at a train station of all places!! And warming up for the weekend with a ripper GT3 drive in Sydney. Then for the 2nd half of the ‘shorty’ we welcome Matt Hickey to the show. The Daily Telegraph F1 correspondent talks about Jack Doohan’s sideways shift, Oscar Piastri’s inner strength and a challenge for the FIA leadership. Cue the Miami Vice theme song (Rusty still has a white suit and apricot t shirt from that era) as we debrief Miami F1 and preview the Supercars action on the Apple Isle.Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt Payne is back on the pod fresh from his Sunday Supercars victory in Tasmania. The Penrite racer talks about that epic finish (he won by 0.05) and whether he could have kept Broc Feeney behind him for much longer? Plus how much it means to some of the former 888 team members in the Grove squad! We also look ahead to the next couple of rounds in Perth and Darwin - what he thinks of their chances there? Then TA2 Category Manager ‘Matty Mack’ (MacKelden) joins us with the ink still drying on this week’s deal to acquire Trans Am. Why it’s important to still have some separation between the two despite the awesome combined field recently at Bathurst. How they stepped in to help fill a void on the support bill at Waneroo and the nice balance they seem to have struck between rowing their own boat and working alongside Supercars at some marquee events. It’s a Matt-a-thon on this edition of the Garage shortcast. Get into it!Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a huge week of news ahead of the biggest races of the year. On the eve of the Indy 500 some of the Team Penske Executive have been shown the door as the fallout continues from its latest saga. Two of its cars failed tech inspections after qualifying and have been sent to the back of the grid. Rusty steps through the past week (what the heck is an attenuator anyway?) and Roger Penske’s bid to restore integrity. You’ll hear a little of The Captain who spoke with Jamie Little for the Indycar on Fox coverage. Then Matt Hickey from Code Sports and the Daily Tele dials in for a preview of Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix. The bold pass by Max Verstappen on Oscar Piastri last week at Imola, Charles Leclerc’s chances of going back-to-back for Ferrari at this legendary race and how the driver’s gathered to preview the new F1 movie in the lead-up….except Max….he was busy iRacing. And what if we park all the neg on socials for a minute and just thought objectively, we’d see some real positives from James Warburton’s return to the top job in Supercars. Rusty shares his thoughts on Warbo’s 2nd coming and why it makes sense right now.Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is he done with two wheels, or are there more Dakars and Finke Desert Races on the horizon? We delve into the heartbreak of a million-dollar Trophy Truck burning to the ground—and the triumphant comeback to beat the top American off-road racers at Baja. Plus, insights into working with ex-Supercars driver Paul Weel and the pivotal decision Weely made at 38,000 feet on their return flight from the U.S. Keep an ear out for a fun party moment featuring Bathurst winner Chaz Mostert. Special thanks to Matty McAlpine from Owlpine Group for helping to set this up, and to our mates at Michelin for planting the seed for this long-overdue part two. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram to share your feedback and let us know who you'd like to hear from next on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole Bryant joins us for a look at ways teams are finding solid gains beyond engines, suspension, aerodynamics and strategy. A physio from www.highlineactive.com.au with over 15 years experience working in all sorts of sports we talk about changing how we think of drivers and team members, why they’re athletes and the importance of proper preparation and recovery. Nicole’s ‘Driver Athlete’ division has worked with Walkinshaw Andretti United, Erebus and all sorts of other categories, not just Supercars. We recorded this chat in the Arise Racing transporter at the Queensland Raceway round of GT World Challenge Australia. Her time in the US looking at the way big teams there are embracing this side of the sport and the benefits they’re seeing. And why it’s not just fitness and nutrition. Biomechanics, ergonomics, dealing with Injury and pain, neurocognitive/reaction training, hydration of course and more. This one isn’t just for industry people. It is fascinating what you need to do on this side of the pit wall if you want to succeed and to stay successful. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rally driver, Team Owner, Broadcaster. And he’s good at all of ‘em! Recorded at the www.maximummotorsport.com.au workshop in Perth, Dean recalls his earliest memories of his Dad’s rallying and the impact it had. (You can find Rob’s ep in our library and it’s a three parter too). These days Dean runs Maximum with one eye on the history and legacy of what his Dad built and the other eye on taking the business in a direction that is part race and rally car preparation as well as a proud official Subaru Motorsport Parts distributor. How it all started for Dean with some paddock bashing to taking their own car to the UK for an assault on the British Championship. The competitive traits of the Herridge family and giving up a promising career in conveyancing to go ‘all in’ on the professional driver path. And a rare Subie they acquired for significant step in the Aussie Championship. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a blind tyre test to wowing the judges in a shootout at Mitsubishi for a factory drive. Riding alongside Ed Ordynski and a moment of realization around how hard you can push production based rally cars. Staying loyal to Subaru and why his Dad (Rob) told Management that it was important Dean carved his career rather than living in his shadow. Driving for legendary rally star Possum Bourne and how Dean learned of the Kiwi’s tragic passing plus beating some big names in longer distance events and why it seemed to suit him. And success in Asia as well as his first experience with hotel quarantine years before the pandemic! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give the first two parts a lesson before you dive into this one. Testing a Supercar at Queensland Raceway with Dick Johnson Racing and why it was a childhood dream. Subaru’s difficult decision to call time during a golden period for the Australian Rally Championship and a period of reinvention for Dean’s driving career. His recollections of being among the first on scene at Peter Brock’s fatal crash and the impact it had on him. It still saddens Dean thinking about the loss of a hero especially in this manner. Contesting the Bathurst 12 hour with some Subaru stablemates and a little known story of a testing incident that involved some big names. Tackling the Sunrasia Safari against his Dad and the third generation Herridge making their mark in Motorsport. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senna said if you no longer go for a gap you’re no longer a racing driver but the gap wasn’t big enough on this occasion. Lando Norris admits it was the wrong move and has handled the incident with teammate Oscar Piastri near the end of the Canadian Grand Prix like a pro. There’s still a long way to go in this F1 season so was the risk versus reward worth it in that split second decision? Matt Hickey from Code Sports rejoins us in the Garage to debrief round 10 including George Russell’s timely win and a popular first podium for rising star Kimi Antonelli. Plus SVG’s NASCAR win in Mexico, the Le Mans 24 hour and the new F1 movie with Brad Pitt is about to drop. Will there be a little Aussie flavour to the much anticipated Hollywood blockbuster? Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His disciplined work ethic started as a five year old in the family business but he wasn’t allowed at the track unless school homework was done. Brooke Tatnell shares some special memories of his late, legendary father George and how he is still coming to terms with his passing. Karting in Lithgow and the right of passage - wheel packing in a Sprintcar as a teenager. How his Dad sang out words of wisdom from the infield and overtaking the King Steve Kinser (on media day laps). He thought he’d arrived. Plus how serious Brooke was about circuit racing in Vauxhall Super Tourer and holding on for dear life trying to learn NASCAR lines at the Thunderdome. This is Brooke in his words like you’ve never heard before. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke’s kids tell him to give them the short version but the convo is flowing and I don’t want it to end. This second part has a strong US focus. From the sacrifices to break into the competitive American scene and how his achievements there took the respect for Aussie Sprintcar racers to another level. Why his decision to be ‘hands on’ with the car is both an asset and something that’s sort after.Marrying an all-American girl from a legendary speedway family and the third generation Tatnell racer who is already well on the way. Plus the 12 year stint driving for Krikke Motorsport and his mateship with Shane. And is there some unfinished business behind the wheel? It’s an incredibly candid episode from one of the greats of Australian Sprintcar racing. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.