We have the golden summer of Speedway in Australia covered, as well as your Motorsport news fix to start your year right! We’re back with the first show of 2024 with one of the best in business to preview a mega couple of weeks of racing and Rusty is hoping for third time lucky with J-Mac (after the last pod chat, the Knoxville Nationals didn’t go so well) but with the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Warrnambool’s Premier Speedway just around the corner and the Aussie Title almost upon us, thi...
Jan 11, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 147
From a small town on New Zealand's South Island to the World Rally Championship, Hayden's journey encompasses all sorts of twists and turns. His drive and determination could outshine most motivational speakers! This candid and insightful conversation unveils the story of a self-confessed introvert. It all began with a grass kart powered by a chainsaw engine, evolving into taking the wheel of his Dad's rally car, mastering some of the best roads on the planet. The discussion delves into his earl...
Dec 25, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Embark on a journey through Hayden's ascent to the pinnacle of World Rally as we explore how he harnessed intense inner emotions to triumph over a modern-day giant in the sport, clinching his inaugural WRC round victory. Plus an emotional look into a tragic accident, a feat that would challenge the compartmentalization skills of most. Gain insight into Hayden's Bruce McLaren-esque approach to Motorsport, steering his own operation with innovation that rivals the big European outfits. His unwaver...
Dec 25, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 146
A Christmas treat with Santa... I mean, Shane Jacobson. The Aussie actor, automotive lover and motorsport fan joins the podcast to discuss his role in the feature film, Ford v Holden. From the early days of the automobile industry to the present, FORD v HOLDEN delves into the history, technology, and culture of these rival companies and their impact on the Australian psyche and automotive landscape. Narrated by our special guest, the film features interviews with industry experts, historians, br...
Dec 19, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Chucky Sanders isn't afraid of attacking a challenge head on, but behind that toughness is a warm and welcoming smile that defines his character. They call him 'Chucky,' and as you'll discover in our conversation, he possesses the heart of a lion. He has carved his path as one of the world's best enduro motorbike athletes and has tackled the grueling Dakar Rally multiple times, and his results speak volumes about his tenacity and skill on the tracks. In this episode, Rusty and Chucky explore his...
Dec 13, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 144
The gripping story of a battling privateer who backed himself, rolled the dice and took out a big loan to go racing and garnered the attention of some of legendary motorcycle racers. Marty Craggill’s family originally encouraged him to take up cycling, but a trip to watch a major motor racing event changed everything. He was hooked! This chat flows through how he went from driving a van round the country chasing what seemed like an impossible dream, to breaking into the Australian Superbike Cham...
Dec 11, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 137
The Phillip Island crash that looked unsurvivable, and the gritty road to recovery. How Marty lost feeling in his arm and had to adapt while coping with inner demons of doubt during a period where he was unlikely to ever ride a bike again! Plus, a chat about a trip to the United States and how he made a name for himself in the fiercely competitive American Superbike Championship. And the inspiring change of direction that has taken the lessons learned from racing and applied them to his construc...
Dec 11, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 137
Following an unforgettable finish to the 2023 Australian Rally Championship, Harry Bates joins Rusty to discuss the unique intensity of battling his Toyota Gazoo Racing teammate, who just happens to be his brother Lewis, and how it all came down to the final stage of the season! Harry also talks about his legendary co-driver Coral Taylor (who you can also find in the Garage library) and the part she played. Plus, his desire to contest more international events. Rusty and Harry chat through how h...
Dec 04, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 143
It's an exclusive conversation with none other than the 2023 Supercars Champion, Brodie Kostecki. Join us as Brodie takes us on a thrilling ride through his title-winning year, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the intense battles, strategic moves, and heart-stopping moments that defined his triumphant season. We dive deep into the final weekend of racing at the iconic Adelaide 500. Brodie shares his firsthand account of the exhilarating action, recounting the highs and lows of the championsh...
Nov 29, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Rusty was a massive fan of the British Touring Car Championship in the 90’s (he’s still got the VHS tapes) so when he arrived at Bathurst recently and saw Gabriele there, he had to chat with him. A star in karts, he had no real intention of going car racing! Some practice laps in an open wheeler changed that and Gabriele went all the way to Formula 1. Sadly the F1 cars he raced weren’t great for showcasing his talent but in a Touring Car he was something else. His little known meeting with the l...
Nov 27, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 139
The passionate Italian continues to share some great yarns with Rusty including his earliest recollections of the late Murray Walker who he first crossed paths with in F1. From Murray’s unmistakable calls in the BTCC to getting the chance to race the awesome DTM spec Alfa that left a lasting impression on Gabriele. And what he’s up to now, working with Hyundai in the TCR World Tour having shaped its current and previous generation Touring Cars from concept stage on computer. Plus the secret to w...
Nov 27, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Ryan returns to Rusty’s Garage ahead of the season finale in Adelaide. He reflects on that unforgettable Commodore 1-2 for the team at the end of the Holden era last year and what he thinks their chances are of a Mustang win this weekend having made the big switch to Ford for 2023. This is an incredibly candid chat with some measured observations around the forthcoming offshore parity tests that fans will find very enlightening. Rusty also gets his thoughts on Ryan Wood, the rising star who will...
Nov 20, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 141
As the motorsport world eagerly awaits the adrenaline-pumping return of F1 in 'Vegas' this weekend, we're also revving up for the high-octane excitement of the title-deciding round of Supercars in Adelaide next week. Broc Feeney joins us for it all! He etched his name into the record books last year by securing the final-ever win for the iconic Holden and Commodore. This young driver's journey has been nothing short of remarkable, and today, we get an exclusive insight into the highs, the challe...
Nov 16, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 140
After lots of requests from listeners, Rusty catches up with Garry McCoy at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. They’ve commandeered the commentary box at Phillip Island for the convo before Garry heads off to mentor the next generation in the Oceania Junior Challenge. It's a wide ranging chat, from how Garry initially wanted to pursue speedway before being catapulted into the 125cc World Championship and the part the legendary Barry Sheene played in helping to open doors. The fun he had racin...
Nov 13, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 135
The ‘Slide King’ explains the background of his nickname and how he made that trademark style work so well. Rusty and Garry chat through how Garry dealt with not winning a world title but knowing he was made of the right stuff. And what it was like moving to the World Superbike Championship when really he had unfinished business in what we now call MotoGP. Plus, the unforgettable moment he lead Triumph back into the winner’s circle after decades away with a Steve McQueen bike as a bit of an ince...
Nov 13, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 135
One of the most successful Touring Car drivers in the modern era joins Rusty. Rob Huff is a race winner in British Touring Cars, he is the 2020 Scandinavian Touring Car champion and he was king of the world in this game back in 2012. Now, Huffy finds himself right in the mix to win the 2023 TCR World Tour moving to just one point from the lead after an epic night of racing at Sydney Motorsport Park. Before the pair set off on a Griswold Tour to the Mountain for this weekend’s Bathurst Internatio...
Nov 07, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 138
The Bathurst winner and his son join Rusty in a chat for the generations... literally. The Bargwanna’s have been around Motorsport for a long time, we chart their history and relive Jason’s early years which involved taking big punts and often running on a tank filled with nothing more than pure enthusiasm. Those learnings still help him in business today and Ben is doing the hard yards just like his old man did. How growing up around cars and racing set both of them on this path, what it means ...
Oct 30, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 134
It’s still raining outside and practice hasn’t started yet so Jabba & Jabba Junior (that will make sense as the conversation continues) are in their motorhome chatting around the table with Rusty. Recorded at Sandown and released in the lead-up to the Aussie rounds of the TCR World Tour at Sydney Motorsport Park and Bathurst, Rusty uncovers the plan to build on Ben’s international outings this year at Spa and in Portugal. Plus the deal they’ve pieced together with Garry Rogers Motorsport, so...
Oct 30, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 134
After a successful Sunday, Dave Reynolds joined Rusty to review the drama filled Boost Mobile Gold Coast 500. After 5 years, Dave was back on top of the podium and he celebrated in iconic fashion - as only Davey knows how - he steps through the race and the celebrations. Plus, his open and honest take on reaching parity, the decision to depart Grove Racing and how he is feeling, his take on Matt Payne, plus a bunch of questions from you - our listeners. It's all there as Supercars gears up for t...
Oct 30, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 136
With the bikes about to roar into life for the MotoGP Guru by Gryfyn Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix, Rusty is at Phillip Island. He’s joined for this special bonus episode of the Motorsport Brief by the Australian Grand Prix Corporation CEO, Travis Auld, on the eve of his first event since being appointed to the top job in July. Armed with an impressive CV from his time at the AFL, Travis is already at full throttle having taken in some F1 events abroad where he met some of the teams and Formu...
Oct 19, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 133
In the lead-up to the Australian Grand Prix at Phillip Island we have none other than the The voice of MotoGP. Nick Harris spent decades on the tour working as a commentator, journalist, in PR and amongst it all, he found time to become a best selling author. You’ll be spellbound by the stories of working with the all-time greats in a career that takes in both a golden era of 500cc racing and almost two decades of the new 4 stroke chapter, now producing some of the most competitive racing we’ve ...
Oct 16, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 131
Get ready to shift up a gear with the one and only Nick Harris whose calls of MotoGP are legendary. He turns to 4-wheels as well with a stint in Formula One working with Williams during the 90’s. From dealing with the tragic loss of one of the sports icons, Ayrton Senna to winning world titles with Damon Hill and Jacques Villeneuve. Plus, a chat with Nick wouldn’t be complete without some Barry Sheene stories. Baz welcomed Harris into the No. 7 fold during his rise to fame and he vividly recalls...
Oct 16, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 131
An in depth look 2023 Australian MotoGP™ with a world champion in Supersport, a race winner in MotoGP and expert commentator, Chris Vermeulen. Rusty and Chris talk the season so far, wrap up Indonesia, preview Jack Miller's chances and what else to expect from an action packed weekend at the Island, plus the boys share Barry Sheene stories. All that, plus your fast hit of Motorsport news, Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta results, a brand new multi-million dollar drag strip at the Bend, and a tip of...
Oct 16, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 132
From the incredible high of Shane van Gisbergen and Richie Stanaway winning Bathurst, to the gut wrenching story of team mates Broc Feeney and Jamie Whincup going so close. The Red Bull Ampol Racing Team Boss, Mark Dutton steps through the details of the Bathurst win, including what it means to win this one, on a special anniversary of the Great Race, as SVG prepares to bid farewell. Plus, what the team was prepared to do if SVG and Broc ended up in a battle. How serious the threat was from Ereb...
Oct 11, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Four-time Bathurst 1000 winner and 7-time V8 Supercars champion turned Triple Eight team principal Jamie Whincup is still chasing the winning feeling as he heads to Bathurst. Fresh from a Sandown 500 victory with Broc Feeney, Whincup is in transit to Mount Panorama. He joined Rusty as he prepares for co-driving duties at the 60th anniversary of The Great Race. From special events around the anniversary, to Gen-3 taking on the Mountain for the first time, managing a team while driving and more, J...
Oct 03, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 129
MotoGP is in the spotlight and soon it will be back in our corner of the world, so it’s a timely catch-up on Rusty's Garage. After something of a challenging year thus far, having switched from Ducati to KTM, the ‘Thriller Miller’ tells us to keep the faith and why he’s confident of a good showing in his home race. Plus fatherhood, a special bike he’s acquired for keepsake and much more. It's a unique glimpse into the mind of a straight talking racing star, showcasing the determination and resil...
Oct 02, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Shell V-Power Racing wildcard driver Simona de Silvestro is back and she will turn heads at the Bathurst 1000 in her Yellow Mustang with Kai Allen. Ahead of her first Bathurst 1000 start since 2019, the energetic Simona de Silvestro joins Rusty to discuss the opportunity with DJR, the preparation and the Great Race itself. Plus, a little look ahead to the 2026 Winter Olympics, and what might be possible in a bobsled. As well as the latest from the Japanese Grand Prix, Daniel Ricciardo's return t...
Sep 26, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 127
Supercars team owner, successful business owner and very proud family man. Charlie Schwerkolt has rolled up his sleeves and hasn’t been afraid to roll the dice a bit either. And it’s paid off. Join Rusty and Charlie from his Gold Coast garage, as they discuss Charlie’s story - and it is more wide reaching than just Motorsport. There are small business lessons, big business learnings, cars, plenty of racing and a former US President. It's all a part of the story of Charlie Schwerkolt! Head to Rus...
Sep 25, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 126
The full story of grit and determination from Team 18 Supercars team owner, Charlie Schwerkolt. The chat is flowing from Charlie's Gold Coast Garage - one of the coolest you could imagine. Rusty and Charlie step discuss rowing his own boat in the Supercars pitlane and salivate over some seriously cool cars parked around them in the garage. Plus, a look back on his decision to bring out a Champcar and IndyCar star for the season of endurance in 2015, and Rusty's coverage of the decision. Head to ...
Sep 25, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 126
We are celebrating the F1 Night Race. Rusty is in Singapore with none other than McLaren's Oscar Piastri ahead of Round 15 of the Formula One World Championship, The young Aussie has earned high praise in his first full season, and he sat down for a conversation on his journey so far as he gets ready for the final eight races of the year. Rusty and Oscar chat, acclimatising, the car, the weekend ahead, family, learning his craft and media. Plus, watching Bathurst, keeping across Supercars and ha...
Sep 14, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 125
