Rusty's Garage

The Motorsport Brief - Lisa Crampton

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 For...

Mark Winterbottom Part 2: 2015 Championship win, how Go-Karting started it all, voice acting in a Disney movie

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Mark Winterbottom Part 1: “Blindsided” by Team 18 departure, back to Tickford and the Shanghai grate incident

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Motorsport Brief - Jamie Whincup 

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Championship winning Team Principal joins us from Triple 8 Race Engineering World Headquarters to debrief the Supercars season. What he made of Wi...

Drivers Only: Championship Episode with Will Brown, Broc Feeney and James Courtney

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

The Motorsport Brief - J-Mac is back Ahead of Adelaide

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Drivers Only: Episode 7 with Broc Feeney, Tim Slade and Aaron Love

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A full debrief from the Gold Coast 500, and a look towards what awaits us in Adelaide.  Broc Feeney let's fly on what the Championship fight could lo...

The Motorsport Brief - Greg Murphy

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Josh Buchan - Part 2

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded at Focus Driver Performance Centre at Sydney Motorsport Park, Rusty and Josh chatted before he hopped into his Hyundai Elantra TCR car to con...

Josh Buchan - Part 1

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 upbri...

The Motorsport Brief - Bruno Senna back down under

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Aut...

The Motorsport Brief - Australian Grand Prix Preview with Beattie and Birty

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Phi...

Drivers Only: Episode 6 with Bathurst Winners Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Supercars content DOES NOT, and WILL NOT get better than this! Unfiltered winners chat. Good mates Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood jump into the st...

The Motorsport Brief - Adrian Burgess previews the Bathurst 1000

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 sha...

Jess Yates - Part 1

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 - Part 2

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 l...

Drivers Only: Episode 5 with Garth Tander, Craig Lowndes, Dave Reynolds and Wil Davison

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

15 Bathurst wins between them! We break down enduro season with some of the best! A FULL wrap of Sandown! Reynolds and Davison candidly open up on the...

Drivers Only: Episode 5 Mailbag

25 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Your questions! And some fun to finish! Thanks Riana 🤣, Liam, Ron and Sam for your questions! Plus, the Bathurst wins that got away! And Reynolds d...

The Motorsport Brief - Oscar Piastri

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ed Ordynski - Part 1

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Ed Ordynski - Part 2

18 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From climbing the ranks as a South Australian Champion in a Subaru RX Turbo to securing Australian titles and an impressive stint with Mitsubishi, whe...

Ed Ordynski - Part 3

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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—...

The Motorsport Brief - R U OK Day with Barry Du Bois

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Thomas Randle - Part 1

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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!...

Thomas Randle - Part 2

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 e...

The Motorsport Brief - Tony Quinn’s straight talk

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Motorsport Brief: Harry Bates bound for Japan

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Catching up with Australian Rally Champion Harry Bates just before he embarks on his journey to conquer Rally Hokkaido. In a thrilling twist, Harry wi...

Drivers Only: Episode 4 with Will Brown, Jack Le Brocq and James Golding

28 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We go deep inside all the CHAOS from TASSIE, look ahead to SANDOWN, chat SILLY SEASON, discuss co-drivers, strategy, Bathurst and answer YOUR question...

The Motorsport Brief: Dutch Grand Prix-view

22 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Emma Gilmour - Part 1

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 her...

Emma Gilmour - Part 2

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

The Motorsport Brief: Garth Tander

14 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Supercars commentator and five-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander returns to the Garage to preview the highly anticipated round in Tasmania. Further to...

Drivers Only: Episode 3 with James Courtney, Anton De Pasquale and Matt Payne

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Drivers Only: Episode 3 Part 2 - Your Questions and the Latest on Richie Stanaway

01 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Calvin Fish - Part 1

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Calvin Fish - Part 2

25 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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, pri...

Bonus Ep: Congrats Oscar Piastri! 🏎️

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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. ...

The Motorsport Brief: Stefan Johansson

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Driver, Manager, Artist. This conversation will blow you away! Join Stefan Johansson with stories from his time in Formula One and going up against so...

Drivers Only: Episode 2 with Mark Winterbottom, David Reynolds and Cam Waters

17 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 chal...

Alister McRae - Part 1

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 W...

Alister McRae - Part 2

10 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Special Stage 2 is about to start! We have another fantastic chat with Scottish rally sensation Alister McRae, including details around his drives in ...

The Motorsport Brief: Tackling Townsville with Matt Payne

04 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 effort...

Drivers Only: Episode 1 with Thomas Randle, David Reynolds and Ryan Wood

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rusty is handing over the keys! It's a Drivers Only take over for a special Supercars Podcast Series, brought to you by.... you guessed it. Drivers On...

The Motorsport Brief: SVG answers your questions

27 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Motorsport Brief: Chaz Mostert on the Mic

20 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Craig Dack - Part 1

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Four-time Mr. Motocross title winner Craig Dack was recently inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame, prompting Rusty to realise that a c...

Craig Dack - Part 2

13 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After winning numerous titles in Australia, conquering New Zealand, and proudly wearing the green and gold while racing overseas, Dacka decided to sto...

The Motorsport Brief: Cam Waters calls in from California

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 in...

The Motorsport Brief - Speedway at the Supercars Season Finale

30 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 offer...

Rob Herridge - Part 1

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Rob Herridge - Part 2

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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! Disco...

Rob Herridge - Part 3

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Motorsport Brief: Indy 500 preview with NBC commentator Townsend Bell

23 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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-u...

The Motorsport Brief: Will Power at the Indy 500

22 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Practice and qualifying for the 108th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Motor Racing are complete. The 2018 winner, Will Power, joins us from India...

The Motorsport Brief: The Fall Guy with Dan Reardon

09 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Alison Drower - Part 2

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Alison Drower - Part 1

08 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 tea...

The Motorsport Brief: Top Gear Australia Preview with Jonathan LaPaglia

02 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 Au...

Rob Smedley - Part 1

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"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,...

Rob Smedley - Part 2

25 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The ex-Formula 1 engineer who added personality behind the pit wall, making race radios a highlight of the broadcast, and his colourful commentary rem...

The Motorsport Brief: Taupo Supercars Preview

18 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Supercars are in flyaway mode, back in New Zealand for a sellout event in the centre of the North Island they’re calling the Super400. Tickford Raci...

The Motorsport Brief: Will Brown, James Golding, Broc Feeney and James Moffatt

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quick fire catch ups with Supercars series leader Will Brown, RedBull teammate Broc Feeney, plus James Golding & James Moffat. Rusty’s been doin...

Chris Dyer - Part 2

11 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 ro...

Chris Dyer - Part 1

10 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's a riveting, far reaching, motorsport journey with Chris Dyer, which starts with the thrill of motorbikes in Bendigo to the global engineering fea...

The Motorsport Brief: Australian Rally Championship Preview

05 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rusty is on the road (again)! This time, in Canberra for Round 1 of the Australian Rally Championship. We catch up with former competitor and friend D...

Jack Perkins - Part 2

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Take a cool, behind-the-scenes look at the workshop where Jack Perkins continues to uphold the esteemed Perkins Engineering legacy. Join Rusty and Jac...

Jack Perkins - Part 1

28 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re on the road for this latest feature episode in a workshop on the outskirts of Melbourne with Supercars driver and broadcaster Jack Perkins.  ...

The Motorsport Brief: Australian Grand Prix Preview with Guenther Steiner

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The no nonsense former Haas F1 team boss joins Rusty ahead of this weekend’s big race in Melbourne. What chance does Oscar Piastri have at home, a r...

Max Wilson - Part 1

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You spoke. And we listened. We’ve tracked down Max Wilson at home in Brazil to find out what he's up to these days.  From how Brazilian F1 legends ...

Max Wilson - Part 2

14 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our ‘Where are They Now’ episode with Max Wilson. The adopted Aussie is now back home in Brazil but he reflects on a chapter of his career in Supe...

The Motorsport Brief: Girls on Track Ambassador & Women in Automotive Leader Kate Peck

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Rusty found a window in the full throttle life of avid rider & TV Presenter Kate Peck to talk about more recent initiatives that she proudly champ...

Dick Bennetts - Part 1

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Incredible tales of racing legends like Senna, Brundle, and Rosberg, and just how man from one of the southernmost cities on the globe navigated his w...

Dick Bennetts - Part 2

29 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The story of an ace engineer and team owner who has worked with the biggest and best F1 drivers. We chat the move into Touring Cars with his West Surr...

The Motorsport Brief: 2024 F1 Season Preview with Ted Kravitz

28 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sky Sports F1 Notebook host Ted Kravitz joins Rusty live from Bahrain ahead of the 2024 season opener to preview the eagerly anticipated 2024 Formula ...

The Motorsport Brief: 2024 Supercars Season Preview

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Phil Branagan, a writer for www.motorsport.com and Autosport, to cast an expert eye over the 2024 Repco V8 Supercars grid and assess ...

Dave Reynolds - Part 2

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our feature chat with one of the sports great characters! In this episode, we dive deeper into the thrilling chapters of his racing career, exploring ...

Dave Reynolds - Part 1

14 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the extraordinary journey of Supercars driver David Reynolds. From his humble beginnings in Albury to the adrenaline fuelled V8 Supercars career,...

The Motorsport Brief: The Brodie Kostecki and Erebus Story

11 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Rusty's Garage Motorsport Brief is taking a detour with a panel-style episode on the Supercars showdown of a different sort – the ongoing drama ...

The Motorsport Brief: Matt Campbell the Aussie who conquered Daytona 24 hour with Penske & Porsche

01 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join us on Rusty's Garage as we dive into the thrilling sportscar classic that unfolded in Florida last weekend. In a nail-biting race that spanned 24...

The Motorsport Brief: Meet Rising Star Ryan Wood ahead of the Supercars Season

25 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An Aussie currently working in New Zealand but yearning for an Australia Day catch-up with mates, engages in a lively conversation with a Kiwi now mak...

Greg Siddle - Part 1

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Step into the fast-paced world of motorsport but through the eyes of respected driver manager – Greg "Pee Wee" Siddle!  In this unique feature epis...

Greg Siddle - Part 2

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We got permission from Pee Wee’s media manager Mark Larkham to tell this story so we twisted Larko’s arm and made it a two parter! And there is pl...

BONUS! The Motorsport Brief: American Superstar Rico Abreu

18 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's the Rico and Rusty show! Join us ahead of the Grand Annual Classic as Rico spills the beans on his epic trip Down Under to Australia. Plus, an ex...

The Motorsport Brief: Steve Richards Previews New Zealand's Historic GP at Taupo

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The five-time Bathurst 1000 winner joins his old mate, Thrusta, to preview what’s set to become a signature event in the Tasman Richo takes us on a ...

The Motorsport Brief: with Sprintcar Star James McFadden

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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 firs...

Hayden Paddon - Part 1

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Hayden Paddon - Part 2

25 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 mod...

The Motorsport Brief: with Aussie actor Shane Jacobson discussing Ford v Holden

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Motorsport Brief: with Enduro Motorbike star Daniel "Chucky" Sanders

13 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Marty Craggill - Part 1

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Marty Craggill - Part 2

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 wi...

The Motorsport Brief: with Australian Rally Champion Harry Bates

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Following an unforgettable finish to the 2023 Australian Rally Championship, Harry Bates joins Rusty to discuss the unique intensity of battling his T...

The Motorsport Brief: with 2023 Supercars Champion Brodie Kostecki

29 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 throu...

Gabriele Tarquini - Part 1

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Gabriele Tarquini - Part 2

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The passionate Italian continues to share some great yarns with Rusty including his earliest recollections of the late Murray Walker who he first cros...

The Motorsport Brief: with Supercars Team boss Ryan Walkinshaw

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

The Motorsport Brief: with Supercars Star Broc Feeney

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 exciteme...

Garry McCoy - Part 1

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After lots of requests from listeners, Rusty catches up with Garry McCoy at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix. They’ve commandeered the commentar...

Garry McCoy - Part 2

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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...

The Motorsport Brief: with former World Touring Car Champion Rob Huff

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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 Scandi...