Rusty's Garage
Episodes
James Courtney | Part 2 - Schumacher the first on scene & selling Cocho’s place
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The vivid memories of driving the V10 Jaguar Formula One car at Monza and a frightening crash at Ascari that wasn’t his fault.How Michael Schuma...
James Courtney | Part 1 - cut throat karting & losing a good mate
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How sampling a kart at Lithgow started the journey and it clicked straight away.Borrowing chain oil from the late Jim Morton and how his generosity pu...
The Motorsport Brief | F1 The World’s Most Brutal Sport
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
That’s the title of a new book by respected writer Stewart Bell and he’s in the Garage studio to talk about it in a special bonus shortcas...
The Motorsport Brief | Brad Johnson - from AFL to Motorsport
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was meant to be a shortcast but Rusty’s convo with AFL Hall of Famer Brad Johnson runs over 30 minutes and it’s a beauty! How the Bulld...
The Motorsport Brief | Tabitha Ambrose - racing with a famous surname
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Granddaughter of a pioneer, daughter of a legend in Marcos Ambrose….how Tabitha is forging her own path. The racing bond with her Dad and ...
Kevin Magee | Part 2 - World class talent & world records
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
That first ride on a 500cc Grand Prix bike - Kevin Magee remembers it in visceral detail.Racing in Japan and the mark he made there on the way to what...
Kevin Magee | Part 1 - Horsham hijinks & rounding ‘em up on the outside!
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by former Fox Motorsport bike racing expert Kevin Magee for this fascinating two-parter.Growing up in country Victoria and showing ...
The Motorsport Brief | Allan McNish, Audi's Driver Development Program Director
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The sportscar superstar and former F1 driver had a busy GP week in Oz including a function with Rusty at Lindsay Fox’s classic car museum in Mel...
James Golding & Aaron Cameron | Part 1 - The Blanchard Racing Team pairing join us in studio
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve built a Feature library that is mainly 1-on-1 convos but we’re breaking the mould with this one….and it was so worth it. Rust...
James Golding & Aaron Cameron | Part 2 - determined to prove SMSP was no fluke!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The grounded approach the team is taking that comes right from the top. How the relentless off-season work at BRT has filled them with confidence and ...
Rusty & Howie's F1 Season Preview 🏎️
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 2026 Formula 1 season is here, and Mark Howard and Greg Rust are back to break down everything you need to know ahead of the new season. Rusty and...
The Motorsport Brief - Josh Blanksby the new CEO of Motorsport Australia
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We don’t often get administrators on the pod but as he prepared for one of MA’s biggest weeks of the year Josh kindly swung by the studio....
The Motorsport Brief - Meet The New Supercars Commentators! 🎙️
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Supercars gearing up for its second round alongside F1 at Albert Park we thought it was a good chance for you to get to know the sport&rsquo...
The Motorsport Brief - with James Wharton on the F1 pathway 🏎️
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one of the biggest weeks of the year and Rusty is in Melbourne for the Australian Grand Prix.While the spotlight might be on McLaren’...
Sam Shahin | Part 2 - calls to Dorna, Supercars and how close he came to F1
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From Supercars CEO James Warburton’s faith in him before The Bend had even been built to the global award it received that he at first thought w...
Sam Shahin | Part 1 - growing up a refugee before a fresh start in Australia
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You’ll know Sam & the Shahin name from the incredible complex they’ve created in South Australia - The Bend Motorsport Park. This is a...
The Motorsport Brief | The long way down….to the Bathurst 12 hour
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine riding your motorbike from Germany to Mount Panorama. That’s exactly what Romolo Liebchen did! The former Audi Sport Customer Racing bos...
The Motorsport Brief | Bathurst 12 hour preview with John Hindhaugh
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got the voice of Radio Le Mans on the pod for the first time and they recorded the ep in the National Motor Racing Museum at Mount Panoram...
Craig Denyer | Part 2 - Brute Utes, TA2 & plans to break a record
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For a time, Grant Denyer - the Gold Logie-winning racer and TV host who’s in our library - was simply Craig’s son. Now Craig is Grant&rsqu...
Craig Denyer | Part 1 - Tailor made for media & Gricey’s close call
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up in the bush and being captivated by the legends racing at the Hume Weir, including a young Peter Brock. Building a speedway car on a budget...
The Motorsport Brief | Freddie Slater, the 17-year-old in Audi's F1 Driver Development Programme
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The highly rated Brit chats with Rusty on the eve of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands. He’s been racing in NZ over summer...
Will Davison | Part 2 - F1 testing and a new chapter in Supercars
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Making it to Europe & memories of his time racing there as he chased a drive in Formula One. Some of the names he was around back the junior days ...
Will Davison | Part 1 - history lessons and a single seater return
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The family’s rich racing history which Will has an acute appreciation for. A WWII story of bravery & survival generations before him & i...
The Motorsport Brief | Meet Louis Sharp 🏎️
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The 18-year-old Kiwi is back home for an awesome summer of racing before jetting back to Europe for a big year in F3. We spoke with him at Taupo Inter...
The Motorsport Brief | Ryan Wood in New Zealand
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For our first ep of season ‘26 Rusty catches up with Supercars rising star Ryan Wood in the paddock at Hampton Downs. ‘Woody’ is ste...
Paul Weel | Part 2 - a frightening Supercars crash & the PWR juggernaut
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making ‘Play of the Day’ after a clash with Dick Johnson and running their own privateer Supercars team on the Gold Coast. Co driving for ...
Paul Weel | Part 1 - the win that got away at Baja
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Weely joins the pod for a Feature Ep as he and Toby Price try to process losing the famed Baja 1000 in Mexico in recent weeks almost within sight...
The Motorsport Brief | The F1 title decider in Abu Dhabi
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With Lando Norris celebrating his first driver’s championship we debrief the final round of a very memorable season. Rusty is joined by Mat...
Colin Bond | Part 2 - Factory Holdens, Fords and world class rally cars
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 1980 F1 World Champion Alan Jones reckons Bondy’s talent could have taken him to global success but he chose to stay local which suited the ...
Colin Bond | Part 1 - Discovering Motorsport and the power of throttle control
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up on Sydney’s lower North Shore and marrying the girl across the road to learning the mechanical skills that would serve him so well in...
The Motorsport Brief | Supercars Grand Final preview with Thomas Randle
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tickford star and friend of the show Thomas Randle joins us for a special bonus edition of the shortcast ahead of the Adelaide 500 season finale. He&r...
The Motorsport Brief | McLaren’s bungled bet as Max wins in Vegas
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Verstappen dominated the GP in the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ reminding us again of his truly special talent, the kind that will...
The Motorsport Brief | F1 Academy Star Joanne Ciconte
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joanne dropped by the Garage studio before heading to Las Vegas for the final round.It’s been a big year for the Aussie teenager leaving the com...
The Motorsport Brief | Hayden Paddon’s title & Taylor Gill regroups
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No matter what side of the ditch you’re on you’ll love this ep! Hayden Paddon, the first Kiwi since Possum Bourne to win the ARC joi...
Garry Rogers Tribute
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded in the days following his passing Rusty is joined by Garth Tander, James Moffat, Steven Richards, Lee Holdsworth, Supercars CEO James Warburt...
The Motorsport Brief | The Quinn Family Tackle The Mountain Together
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Quinn is back on the pod to announce details of a Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 hour entry that spans three generations. His pride for this history...
Peter Doyle Part 2 | dominating the US & moving to Motorcycling Aust.
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Moving to America and playing an important part in an incredible period of dominance with Suzuki. The competitive intensity fellow Aussie Matt Mladin ...
Peter Doyle Part 1 | BBQ’s with legends & conquering WSBK
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The straight talking CEO of Motorcycling Australia joins us for a feature length conversation that goes well beyond rules and regs. Doyle grew up in a...
The Motorsport Brief | Shane van Gisbergen's Nascar journey, Bathurst thoughts and Q&A!
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Shane van Gisbergen is back on the pod and he tackles your questions. With the NASCAR community raving about his performance this year (especially on ...
John Smailes | Part 2 - a star struck Colin McRae and a new book on Colin Bond
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The PR agency he established which became a benchmark with a strong automotive footprint and bluechip clients like Toyota. How working in TV complimen...
John Smailes | Part 1 - reporting on bank robberies and the London to Sydney
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He wrote to Ferry Porsche in his teens and got a reply! Then his hero, the 1960 Australian Touring Car Champion David McKay, would help start his long...
The Motorsport Brief | Bathurst review & Joel Kelso's Moto GP preview
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear from the top 3 combos shortly after the celebrations wrapped up at an epic Bathurst 1000.Winner’s Matt Payne and Garth Tander reflect ...
The Motorsport Brief | Bathurst preview with Scott Sinclair
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Respected Motorsport engineer and Data Analyst Scott Sinclair joins us at Bathurst to look at some of the key considerations for Sunday’s Great ...
The Motorsport Brief | Oscar Piastri joins us from the Singapore GP
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rusty is on the ground for this weekend’s F1 night race and he caught up with the world championship leader before the action gets underway. In ...
The Motorsport Brief | Baku blues as F1 heats up
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Codesport’s Matt Hickey for a Grand Prix debrief after a weekend to forget for Oscar Piastri. Why he is in the best spot t...
The Motorsport Brief | Mark Winterbottom's ripper weekend at the Bend!
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Winterbottom made a very memorable appearance on the pod 12 months ago but a bit has changed in his world since that Feature Episode. His ro...
The Motorsport Brief | The Juice, Jayden Ojeda
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jayden joins the pod for the first time beaming in from Adelaide after a win in GT World Challenge Australia last weekend. He stayed on in South Oz ah...
The Motorsport Brief | On Safari with the Herridge’s and Tony Quinn
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Full disclosure - there is nothing short about this edition of the shortcast. Rusty is in the middle of nowhere (actually near Mildura) for the ...
The Motorsport Brief | The art of helmet painting with Antman
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just like the great riders and drivers this is a story of a self taught artisan who passionately dedicates himself to the craft spending long hours ev...
The Motorsport Brief | Cadillacs & potential conflict as F1 returns
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Codesport’s Matt Hickey is back in the Garage as F1 fires up for the 2nd half of the season.McLaren reckon their drivers are getting on well (un...
The Motorsport Brief | Young Aussie Taylor Gill flying under the radar
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Junior World Rally Championship leader joins us from his home away from home, Finland.At just 21 years of age the Aussie already talks like a seas...
The Motorsport Brief | How AI is changing Motorsport
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s panel discussion time. For this ep of the shortcast Rusty is joined by Tom Moore from Dick Johnson Racing and Trevor Long - the Tech and Ga...
Robbie Phillis | Part 2 - WSBK wins and brain hemorrhages
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 co...
Robbie Phillis | Part 1 - The larrikin motorcycle racer who took on the world!
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cutting laps of Albury Airport after dark and showing fearless talent on the dirt.Captivating stories of racing during a golden period that included n...
The Motorsport Brief | Lando building Oscar-grade inner strength and Liam Lawson's done enough
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 looki...
The Motorsport Brief | Nash’s big break & Triple 8 contract extensions
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Scott Pedder | Part 2 - The Pedder’s business story & conquering fast Finnish roads
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Scott Pedder | Part 1 - Scandinavian flicks in pedal karts on the way to the ARC
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Motorsport Brief | Ryan Walkinshaw on Toyota’s Supercars project
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Motorsport Brief | James Allen on the Red Bull rebuild & Oscar’s summer musings.
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Adrian Coppin | Part 1 - BYO bunting & old Corollas
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 | Part 2 - A fire, a phone call & new beginnings
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ra...
The Motorsport Brief | Kai Allen’s stamp on Supercars
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
The Motorsport Brief | Aiva Anagnostiadis & the F1 Academy
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Brooke Tatnell | Part 2 - Sleeping in cars & outlaw wins.
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 U...
Brooke Tatnell | Part 1 - Passing Steve Kinser & garaged rarities.
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
The Motorsport Brief | A moment of F1 Montreal madness
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 adm...
Dean Herridge | Part 3 - Bathurst 12 Hour & Peter Brock's Crash
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ch...
Dean Herridge | Part 2 - Subaru Loyalty & Success In Asia
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Dean Herridge | Part 1 - The Herridge Family & Going All In.
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rally driver, Team Owner, Broadcaster. And he’s good at all of ‘em! Recorded at the www.maximummotorsport.com.au workshop in Perth, D...
The Motorsport Brief | Human Performance not just Horsepower
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicole Bryant joins us for a look at ways teams are finding solid gains beyond engines, suspension, aerodynamics and strategy. A physio from www...
Toby Price Part 2 - Baja/Dakar on 4 wheels & some rallying.
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tr...
Toby Price Part 1 | 2018 Revisit
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2018 Rusty first caught up Toby Price the motorsport legend, have a listen to this first before you get around part 2! The first Aussie to ever win...
The Motorsport Brief - No 2nd chances and 2nd comings
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
The Motorsport Brief - Wins and Acquisitions ft. Matt Payne & Matt MacKelden
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Motorsport Brief - Randle’s ready & Doohan’s disappointment
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tickford Racing’s Thomas Randle returns to the Garage for a Tassie Supercars preview ahead of this weekend’s round. Will his pole setting ...
The Motorsport Brief - quarterly report card
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Motorsport Brief - the Easter Bunny at Bathurst!
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Motorsport Brief - Will Davison's Taupo Supercars Preview
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Steve Horne Part 2 - Tasman Motorsports to the Supercars Commission.
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 in...
Steve Horne Part 1 - Ferrari’s Indycar & winnng the 500.
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
The Motorsport Brief - No BS and Business
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s two guests for this special Australian Grand Prix-view. First up Guenther Steiner. He’s back on Rusty’s Garage ahead o...
Max Papis Part 2 - 1000HP Champcars and building MPI
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chance opportunities with Bobby Rahal, the nickname ‘Mad Max’ and being part of the so called ‘Brat Pack’ of Champcar with Dar...
Max Papis Part 1 - His friend Senna and fencing Ingall
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, t...
The Motorsport Brief - Aussies vs the Kiwis
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lat...
Robbie Farr Part 1 - Speedway memories & fudging birth dates
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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&rsqu...
Robbie Farr Part 2 - Circuit racing & rivals
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Motorsport Brief - Nick Percat
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A ‘Perfect’ preview of the opening round of the 2025 Supercars Championship this weekend with former Bathurst winner Nick Percat. How he p...
Jonathan Green Part 2 - Impersonations, falling into Auckland Harbour, the secret to longevity
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Jonathan Green Part 1 - Oceania Championship, the NZGP, and how turning down acting led to his broadcasting career
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Regi...
The Motorsport Brief - Supercars Stars at the New Zealand Grand Prix
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Motorsport Brief - Arvid Lindblad: F1’s next big thing?
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 P...
The Motorsport Brief - Dakar Rally winner Daniel Sanders
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘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 perfor...
Roberto Moreno - Part 3
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Benetto...
Roberto Moreno - Part 2
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Roberto Moreno - Part 1
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘Super Sub’ shares passion fuelled stories of his path to Formula 1 and Indycar, a path filled with setbacks and seemingly insurmounta...
The Motorsport Brief - Liam Lawson’s back
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 tracksid...
The Motorsport Brief - Real Design Group’s Vaughan Cartwright
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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! Vaug...
The Motorsport Brief - Christmas with Damien Power
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Motorsport Brief - The Race of Champions
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...