In Rusty's Garage, automotive commentator and journalist Greg Rust speaks to the most passionate riders, drivers, designers and collectors he knows. Each guest shares their stories about the machines they've owned, raced, crashed & restored throughout their lives going flat out.
An automotive legend, and a commentary genius tells how a worn out early 70's Toyota Corolla and baking Carrot cakes, yep...carrot cakes helped him make ends meet. The determination and grit of Leigh Diffey has helped him become one of the most prolific voices in motorsport, a journey he explores with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Taking calls from Bernie Ecclestone, friendships with Mario Andretti and surviving wild rides with Steve Parrish on the road to the Indy 500 and the Olympic Games. A star studded career has given automotive commentator Leigh Diffey a catalogue of yarns - hear them all, and share the laughs with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Kiwi Moto-GP legend, he once rocked up to race in gumboots, and had to get creative to prove to the New Zealand police he was old enough for a motorcycle licence. Aaron Slight was a trailblazer for Oceanic two-wheel racers, and was massively successful in his 1988 - 2000 stint on the bike; a career explores in conversation with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The serious brain injury that framed the unique challenges of endurance racing, and how grit, determination and a little bit of luck turned it all around. Aaron is extraordinary in his openness, and touches on some serious topics - hear it all, and explore the intricacies of the chat with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Bathurst 1000 winner has never spoken about his life and career in length. In his first ever podcast appearance, the V8 Supercar legend explores the early days that shaped him into the uncompromising racer he became. Russell Ingall is a bonafide legend of the sport, and a driver who rarely opens up. Explore his career in this incomparable conversation with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Putting it all on the line to race overseas, the decisions that changed his life and a return home to cement himself as one of the greats. Russell Ingall is a legend V8 Supercars, and a driver who rarely opens up. Explore his career in this incomparable conversation with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the conclusion of this extraordinary conversation, explore the bitter rivalry that changed his career, the struggle of not being behind the wheel after moving into media, and his candid view on the future of Supercars. V8 Supercar legend Russell Ingall is a driver who rarely opens up. Explore his career in this incomparable conversation with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Holden Team Racing's former team boss opens up for one of the first times, and explores the incredible characters and cars he came across in the early years. An influential member of one of the sport's most dominant teams, Jeff Grech is an expert of V8 Supercars, and someone host Greg 'Rusty' Rust was grateful to sit down with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tackling the controversial decision to promote young drivers, the clever innovation in the V8 Supercars engineering arms race and a reconciliation with one of the all-time greats. Jeff Grech, the former team boss at Holden Racing Team opens about the intricacies of team relationships, and shares unheard yarns with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As the Australian land-speed world record holder this gregarious Aussie has an insatiable love of going fast, and is the driver of the world's wildest motoring machines. Rosco McGlashan OAM is a unique driver, and has done things no one else has ever done before. Explore the hows and whys of Rosco's incredible life with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Building and driving a rocket powered car at the age of 70, and how trying to become the fastest person on Earth is more fun than dangerous. Rosco McGlashan is Australia's fastest man (on four wheels), and has done things no one else has done before. Explore the hows and whys of Rosco's incredible life with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Award-winning actor, and a lover of all things automotive. Bikes, cars, racing and an exclusive look at his new project that blends passion with occupation. Eric Bana, a superstar actor who's starred in films including The Incredible Hulk, Chopper and The Time Travellers Wife, sits down with Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an in depth conversation about life, cars, and everything in between. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
The lure of racing at Bathurst, a hands on rebuild of a car he calls "The Beast", and the one thing Dick Johnson did that helped me get started. Award-winning actor Eric Bana has always had a love for cars. Unravel his passion in this dynamic, yarn-spinning conversation with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
500+ V8 Supercar race starter, the Formula Ford prospect tells all about secret conversations from the USA, pit-lane politics and the origins of an illustrious career. Jason Bright was one of V8 Supercar's longest standing drivers, and has had one of the sport's most consistent careers. Explore where it all began, and where he sits now with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A shock return to Supercars, how the deal nearly collapsed, and why Bathurst played such a meaningful role in getting it over the line. V8 Supercars driver Jason Bright has been behind the wheel of some phenomenal machines, and has an illustrious career in the sport. Unpack life off track, and the drama on it with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Formula 1 prodigy turned Endurance Racing World Champion opens up about the F1 experience, life behind the wheel of a formula car, and why he's pivoted to a new path. Brendon Hartley, the competitive Kiwi, may have chosen motorsport as his pursuit, but a cool Mini in the garage shows host Greg 'Rusty' Rust that cars aren’t just a tool of the trade. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The never revealed deal to join IndyCar, a tip for winning 24 hour Le Mans (twice), and how he wrangled a monster Porsche 919. Brendon Hartley, former Formula 1 driver and world champion endurance racer, has had an incredible career in motorsport, and at just 32, he's still got a lot to give. Explore what's next for Brendon, and understand where the new challenge is with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
1989 and 1995 British Touring Car Champion, a legend of the sport and a driver who's been behind some extraordinary touring machines. From owning a Brock ‘Big Banger’ Commodore to turning down factory drives with Audi & BMW. Host Greg 'Rusty' Rust's chat with John Cleland covers off some much loved rides. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why he called time on his stellar touring car career, the difficulties of not being behind the wheel and a move into commentary. British Touring Car legend John Cleland, sits down with Greg 'Rusty' Rust to discuss the end of his career, and the path in media he wasn't expecting to find as rewarding as it is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A touring car secret, racing against Yvan Muller, stories from the Bathurst 12-Hour and a Kiwi exclusive reflection on the state of motorsport in 2020. One of touring car's premier drivers, the diversely talented Craig Baird sits down with Greg 'Rusty' Rust to unpack early life in New-Zealand, to knocking about with some big name racers in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why he's the world's most successful Porsche Cup driver, reflecting on his up and down Supercar's career and a decision he made that changed things post retirement. The courageous Kiwi, Craig Bair, sits down with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust to reflect on a tremendous career across a multitude of competitions and classes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
5x IndyCar Series Champion, 3x Indianapolis 500 winner and a uniquely courageous legend of global racing went from a 10 year old in karts, to the Scottish hero of North America. Dario Franchitti, the North American Motorsport Hall of Famer joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust to reflect on what many consider to be an all-time great career, not only in the States, but globally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The catastrophic, career ending crash that thwarted Bathurst and Le Mans plans, the long road to recovery and the realisation he wouldn't be racing the same ever again. Dario Franchitti, a titan of North American motorsport unpacks one of the sport's most intense moments, a high-flying crash at the Grand Prix of Houston, in which he suffered two fractured vertebrae, a broken ankle, and a severe concussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Our all-time most requested guest and the voice of Australian motorsport. He unpacks his passion for bike racing, to driving for Brock and landing as one of Australia's most-recognisable voice. Neil Crompton, long-time Supercar commentator joins host and friend Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a historic conversation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Behind the scenes of a Supercars broadcast, the things he couldn't say on-air and the fascinating stories from the world of media. Neil Crompton, the Hall of Fame inductee who is the unmistakable voice of Supercars sits down with Greg 'Rusty' Rust to expand on a life in motorsport and broadcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Unheard stories of Formula 1, being team-mates with Michael Schumacher, the mysterious world of Ferrari, and the real drama of life in the paddock. Rubens Barrichello, Brazilian genius optimises what it means to follow your dreams. He chalked up over 300 starts in Formula One driving for some legendary teams. As he tells host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, ‘Rubinho’ still loves getting behind the wheel of race cars today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
One of the most powerful figures in Supercars opens up about the mysterious side of automotive, and the unique challenges we face in Australian motorsport. Roland Dane. Tough....at times uncompromising...join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, and get to really know one of the most powerful figures in the Supercars pit lane and why he once built and raced a Hovercraft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Holden Team Racing deal that never happened, what it's like to own a Supercars team, and how he conquered Australian motorsport. From Automotive and British Touring Cars Roland Dane's story is one of business and automotive success. Explore it all, and share the yarns with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Cruise's stunt-double in Mission Impossible: II, the madness of Stadium Super Trucks and why his life is on the line every time he's behind the wheel. Matt Mingay, the 'wild child’ who loved exploring the limits of motorcycle riding explores life in motorsport with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The crash that almost killed him, the secretive world of Bollywood and a longer than expected road to recovery. Stadium Super Trucks driver Matt Mingay speaks to host Greg 'Rusty' Rust about life behind the wheel of the world's most extreme machines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
