Rusty's Garage

The move to Team Green and why timing is everything. In many ways Robbie was ahead of the sport’s international growth curve.

Losing a remote control plane over the aerospace division at Kawasaki HQ and please explains from their security.

Hotrodding Golf Carts at Sugo and taking a bit of bark off.
Wowing fans at home at Phillip Island and ballsy rides at Spa in Belgium.

Waking up in hospital in France aft...

Cutting laps of Albury Airport after dark and showing fearless talent on the dirt.
Captivating stories of racing during a golden period that included names like Mick Doohan, Graeme Crosby, Aaron Slight (who are all in the Rusty’s Garage library), the late Gregg Hansford and many more.

Doing it on a shoestring, winning against the odds and all while having fun.
Meeting Mick Hone and ‘honing’ his o...

With F1 starting a much needed summer break the NZ Herald’s Alex Powell joins us with some thoughts on the sport he loves.

Lando Norris is looking stronger as the 2025 title fight seesaws between the McLaren drivers.

Drawing parallels with the 2016 championship battle between the then Mercedes drivers as Lando and Oscar Piastri make this a clear two horse race.

Why Liam Lawson will be on the grid in 2026 and it&rs...

It’s been a big 24 hours in the Supercars paddock with the final piece of the endurance driver line-up locked away - Nash Morris joins us on the pod for the first time to talk about it.

The selection process he went through at Premiair and why he was no certainty to get the co-driver’s job alongside former Bathurst winner Richie Stanaway.

Nash also shares a funny yarn on what made him change course and follow a ...

The comeback from a frightening crash in South Australia and the moment he realized it was time to get back on the horse.

Hustling a two wheel drive on the way to the Australian title in 2014 and a little sentimental attachment to that Renault Clio which is still in the garage.

Challenging himself on the world stage in a Ford Fiesta R5 machine and why Scott is rightly proud of the performance in Finland including an i...

This is a timely Feature Episode with an ageless star of the Australian Rally Championship who’s been fast and successful across several eras of competition.

Sharing co-driving duties with his brother until Mum said “no more”.

The Ford Escort that properly started the journey and reaching an early crossroads after demonstrating serious talent in tennis against the likes of Mark Philippoussis. 

A top 10 finish...

The Walkinshaw Andretti United team owner checks in to give fans an update on the Supra GR & when it will hit the track for the first time.

Why a stable driver line-up is so important as the team gets ready to make the big switch. The part Chaz Mostert has played in recent years in galvanizing the squad. And the emergence of Ryan Wood. 

Rusty & Ryan Walkinshaw also talk enduro pairings & the return of Jayde...

James Allen from Motorsport.com joins Rusty to try and make sense of Christian Horner’s sacking now that some of the dust has settled.

Is this the end of the biggest story of the Formula 1 season or is there another twist still to come?
Why following Max Verstappen’s private jet flight path and Toto Wolff’s Sardinia sailing route makes absolutely no sense during this mid season break.

The logical play M...

Recorded on the eve of round 3 of the E-Road Australian Rally Championship in QLD Rusty chats to the driver who’s taken the reigns of the series.

Adrian Coppin used to set-up stages in the yard at home as a youngster before an inevitable move into the driver’s seat in his teens.

The early guideance from Neal Bates and the funny little secret behind his first set of wheels, an early ‘70’s Toyota.

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Driver, Administrator, Promoter…

How his grounding (in and out of the car) was perfect for a pre-pandemic move to the other side.

Working on Rally Australia and a plan that was hatched to take the WRC to Sydney and Bathurst.

Getting a career changing call from Motorsport Australia in a moment of a crisis and how it lead to Circuit Racing opportunities too.

And future goals for the ARC now that Adrian, his wife Ji...

A rookie sensation who had a breakthrough weekend in Darwin joins us to talk about his first podiums and being a part of the sport’s next wave.

How he’s found the step up to Australian Touring Car Racing’s premier league and why things worked so well at Hidden Valley, a venue he’d never turned a wheel at.

Applying himself after Waneroo and the things he learned in the West that helped Kai take the next step.

Driven by passion, fueled by excellence. That’s taken from Aiva’s insta but you’ll be left in no doubt of the young Aussie’s commitment to those words.

Fresh from an appearance on ‘Have You Been Paying Attention’ Aiva joins us in the Listnr studios to talk about her journey to the F1 Academy.

Trying to get the miles overseas fresh out of karts to ensure the skillset was up to racing in Fo...

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 a...

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 i...

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 f...

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...

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&...

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 ot...

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’ di...