Rusty's Garage
Episodes
Jason and Ben Bargwanna - Part 1
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
Jason and Ben Bargwanna - Part 2
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Motorsport Brief: with Gold Coast 500 winner David Reynolds
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Motorsport Brief: A bonus episode with Australian GP CEO Travis Auld from Phillip Island
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Nick Harris - Part 1
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
Nick Harris - Part 2
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Formu...
The Motorsport Brief: Phillip Island MotoGP Preview with Chris Vermeulen
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
An in depth look 2023 Australian MotoGP™ with a world champion in Supersport, a race winner in MotoGP and expert commentator, Chris Vermeulen. Rus...
The Motorsport Brief: Digesting Bathurst with winning Team Manager Mark Dutton
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 W...
The Motorsport Brief: Travelling to Mount Panorama with Jamie Whincup
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Four-time Bathurst 1000 winner and 7-time V8 Supercars champion turned Triple Eight team principal Jamie Whincup is still chasing the winning feeling ...
The Motorsport Brief: with MotoGP Star Jack Miller
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Motorsport Brief: Simona de Silvestro on her return to Bathurst
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. ...
Charlie Schwerkolt - Part 1
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Supercars team owner, successful business owner and very proud family man. Charlie Schwerkolt has rolled up his sleeves and hasn’t been afraid to ro...
Charlie Schwerkolt - Part 2
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Motorsport Brief: A bonus episode with Oscar Piastri
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ch...
The Motorsport Brief: Live from the Singapore GP with Liam Lawson
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Down to earth, driven and committed. Not bad traits for one of the world's up and coming Formula 1 drivers. Live from the heart of Singapore ahead o...
Dave Casey - Part 1
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey as we venture into new terrain with this episode. We are joined by one of the Supercars paddock's emerging pe...
Dave Casey - Part 2
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The old adage "never judge a book by its cover" has never been truer in this episode of Rusty's Garage. Beyond Dave Casey's larrikin exterior lies a...
The Motorsport Brief: Craig Lowndes counts down to the enduros
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Sandown and Bathurst just around the corner one of the all time greats checks in. Could Craig Lowndes add yet another piece of 500 silverware to ...
Louise Goodman - Part 1
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Step back to a golden era of Formula One with one of Rusty’s cherished colleagues, Louise Goodman. From the young UK traveler who ventured to Austra...
Louise Goodman - Part 2
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty to come with my colleague and the esteemed F1 TV reporter, Louise Goodman. Louise's extensive network and profound respect from key pe...
The Motorsport Brief: Richie Stanaway on his full-time return to Supercars
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Richie Stanaway has signed on for a full-time Supercars return with Penrite Racing, just weeks ahead of his enduro debut with Triple Eight in partners...
Michael Caruso - Part 1
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This feature interview is the perfect spark to ignite the next 100 episodes of Rusty's Garage! Join Rusty, as he dives into the thrilling world of mot...
Michael Caruso - Part 2
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Affectionately known as "Robbo", by none other than the legendary Garry Rogers, this chat continues to flow through the highs and lows of Michael Caru...
The Motorsport Brief: The details behind SVG's NASCAR announcement, Will Brown's move and more with Chad Neylon
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning Supercars reporter and commentator Chad Neylon joins the show with a first hand account of the impact Brodie Kostecki and Shane van Gisb...
The Motorsport Brief: James McFadden previews the Knoxville Nationals
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Knoxville Nationals is the Bathurst1000, the Indy500, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco GP. It is the mecca of world Sprintcars - and Aussie wea...
The Motorsport Brief: SVG and NASCAR, Oscar Piastri, Jack Doohan and V8 Sleuth Aaron Noonan
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A wrap of the weekend of racing, all the headlines from the Supercars under lights at Sydney Motorsport Park, to Formula 1 in Spa, as well as Formula ...
The Motorsport Brief: Sky Sports F1 commentator Karun Chandhok on Daniel Ricciardo
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A deep dive into Daniel Ricciardo's return, Oscar Piastri's rise and plenty more with\Sky F1 commentator Karun Chandok as we gear up for the Belgian G...
Greg 'Rusty' Rust - Part 1
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's a milestone release for our traditional feature podcast episodes. To celebrate episode 100, Rusty said yes to your requests to tell more of his s...
Greg 'Rusty' Rust - Part 2
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The microphone is turned on Rusty, and with Howie in the drivers seat, the stories flow faster than ever. From life lessons around his second stint ...
The Motorsport Brief: with Anton de Pasquale, plus Daniel Ricciardo's F1 return
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After his 9th career V8 Supercars win in Townsville, Anton de Pasquale joins Rusty to talk about what it all means after Ford's breakthrough Round 17 ...
Molly Taylor - The Next Chapter - Part 1
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 99th feature episode goes back to where it all began - Rusty catches up with our first ever Rusty's Garage guest! A bit has changed in Molly Taylo...
Molly Taylor - The Next Chapter - Part 2
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A proud Aussie doing some great things on the world stage who deserves more mainstream coverage for the great work she is doing! Molly Taylor takes us...
The Motorsport Brief: with NASCAR winner and milestone man Shane van Gisbergen ahead of Townsville
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After a successful whirlwind trip to the USA , including some important celebrations, Shane van Gisbergen is back in Townsville to roll out for his 50...
The Motorsport Brief: with Rising Star and Son of a Gun Jack Doohan
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Formula 1, Formula 2 and Formula 3 all head to Spielberg in Austria this weekend, plus Shane van Gisbergen is state side for his NASCAR debut - we cov...
Neal Bates - Part 1
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Another Australian Motorsport Hall of Famer. This time, Rusty heads to the Canberra headquarters of Neal Bates, a rally legend. Experience Neal's unwa...
Neal Bates - Part 2
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is plenty to get through with the 4-time Australian Rally Champion Neal Bates. Uncover the riveting rivalry and close friendship with the late g...
Neal Bates - Part 3
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's time for the third page of pace notes, and they are unmissable! Rusty dives into the future with rally legend Neal Bates, discussing his talented...
The Motorsport Brief: McLaren F1 Driver Oscar Piastri ahead of Canadian Grand Prix
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get pumped up for a wild weekend of racing! From Formula 1 in Canada to Supercars in Darwin, Drag Racing and Australian Superbikes, there is something...
Jim Read - Part 1
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Motorsport royalty, with the stories to match his remarkable CV. He is in the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, the ANDRA and Australian Motorsp...
Jim Read - Part 2
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He is an International Drag Racing Hall of Famer. After dedicating almost 60 years of his life to the exhilarating world of motorsport, it really is a...
Jim Read - Part 3
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The stories keep coming from the Drag Racing Hall of Famer. From brushes with mortality to heart-stopping crashes and surprising new ventures, Rusty...
The Motorsport Brief: Josef Newgarden's Indy500 win with Aussie Engineer Luke Mason
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you are a part of the team that wins the Indianapolis 500? Find out, with our very own, Luke Mason. Luke takes us behind the scene...
The Motorsport Brief: The Biggest Race in the World with James Hinchcliffe
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All of the drama and stories ahead of the best spectacle in motorsport - the Indy 500. Join Rusty and NBC commentator, and former driver, James Hinchc...
Nathan Prendergast - Part 1
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A wizard when it comes to motorsport television. This is a fascinating look at what happens behind the scenes from one of the most talented motor raci...
Nathan Prendergast - Part 2
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This TV director captured one of the most watched moments in Bathurst history, and he steps through it all and goes on to share what it is like to he...
The Motorsport Brief: A wrap with Supercars rising star Will Brown
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rising star Will Brown joins Rusty to discuss his start to the year in all things motorsport - and has a laugh along the way, as well. With his qui...
Ron Goodman - Part 1
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wanted to know about the perfect man cave? Let Rusty introduce you to Ron Goodman! The ultimate enthusiast with a proper passion for Porsche! We ...
Ron Goodman - Part 2
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He drives them, rides them and paints them. It's a beautiful and a wild love of cars. Ron has regularly shown the world what this Aussie 'Porschefile'...
The Motorsport Brief: Supercars Championship points leader Brodie Kostecki's insights from Perth
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He races hard, but fair and is loving every second of it. The Supercars Championship points leader Brodie Kostecki takes us inside his start to the ye...
Michael Pickens - Part 1
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Picko makes things happen! After 10 New Zealand Speedcar titles, an Australian Speedcar title and a little flirt with NASCAR, he is a great example to...
Michael Pickens - Part 2
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's an honour roll as good as any one in the world of motorsport, and despite his career approaching the crossroads, Picko's deep love of speedway is...
The Motorsport Brief: Milestone man Mark 'Frosty' Winterbottom Previews the Supercars in Perth
23 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's race week in the V8 Supercars and Mark Winterbottom is about to become the third driver in history to reach 600 Supercar Championship races. Fr...
The Motorsport Brief: Motorsport CEO Eugene Arocca on Melbourne's Super Circuit
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Brief has you covered to unravel the big issues as they happen. Motorsport Australia CEO Eugene Arocca jumped straight on with Rusty to discuss th...
James Small - Part 1
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He is the racer who could easily have made a career behind the wheel but decided to work the other side of pit wall instead. It’s no surprise this l...
James Small - Part 2
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Driven, clever and competitive. There is no wonder this Aussie engineer has taken his opportunity in America with both hands. James Small discusses hi...
The Motorsport Brief: The wild weekend of racing at Albert Park
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Formula One commentator Richard Craill joins Rusty to step through all the drama across the weekend of racing at the Melbourne Grand Prix. (And apolog...
Damon Hill - Part 1
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 1996 World Champion joins Rusty to chat Formula 1, Albert Park and the media - plus some questions from you, our brilliant listeners. Damon Hil...
The Motorsport Brief: Shane van Gisbergen opens up ahead of the Grand Prix
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The reigning Supercars Champion like you rarely hear. SVG opens up on that controversial opening week at Newcastle, the Gen3 cars, Mark Skaife and mor...
The Motorsport Brief with Rusty: Making sense of the Newcastle drama with Paul Gover
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Award winning journalist Paul Gover takes us inside one of the most controversial weekends in Supercars history. The cars, the complaints, the prote...
Jenson Button - Part 1
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
World Champion and all round great bloke, Jenson Button joins Rusty to take us through his motorsport journey...and, the timings couldn't be better! T...
Jenson Button - Part 2
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of our favourite - and fastest guests yet. Jenson Button's chat with Rusty continues with the sweet rides in his garage and the F1 movie Kean...
The Motorsport Brief with Rusty: Supercars Preview with Garth Tander
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Five-time Champion, turned Supercars broadcaster Garth Tander joins Greg "Rusty" Rust for a new offering in Rusty's Garage - short, sharp and insightf...
Lyall Williamson - Part 1
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From a gopher cleaning wheels to becoming one of the most successful team owners in the Tasman, and a very close friendship with the late Denny Hulme ...
Lyall Williamson - Part 2
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It has been one hell of a life in the fast lane, with stories at almost every turn. In part 2, Lyall opens up on BMW’s Bathurst in ‘97, a bittersw...
James McFadden - Part 1
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sprintcar driver James McFadden returns home to Warrnambool in Victoria, to team up with IndyCar driver and former supercar Champion Scott McLaughlin,...
James McFadden - Part 2
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All roads lead to Warrnambool for James McFadden and Hodges Motorsport for the 50th running of the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic. Join Greg 'Rusty' R...
Owen Kelly - Part 1
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The cheeky kid who developed a healthy obsession for NASCAR. Aussie race driver Owen Kelly has taken on the globe, and he has the stories to match it ...
Owen Kelly - Part 2
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are tears and laughs that any racing fan will be able to relate to. From milk crate racing with John Faulkner, buying Peter Brock's road car and...
Owen Kelly - Part 3
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're releasing this during the holiday season and the conversation is flowing so well, we want you to enjoy a third instalment on us. Owen Kelly wins...
Greg Murphy - The Next Chapter - Part 1
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Murphy and Rusty are back together again. Murph returns to Rusty's Garage for the first time since 2018, and the next chapter is as fascinating ...
Greg Murphy - The Next Chapter - Part 2
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By popular demand the four-time Bathurst winner answers some of your questions. In what has jokingly become known as the 'Grig and Grig' show, Rusty a...
Simon Crafar (Part 1)
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rusty is trackside at Phillip Island with legendary 500cc Grand Prix winner turned MotoGP commentator, Simon Crafar. He learnt some tough lessons al...
Simon Crafar (Part 2)
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A broken back, business, politics and winning a 500cc Grand Prix. Simon Crafar reflects brilliantly on the learnings, lessons and experiences from a c...
Karl Reindler (Part 1)
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From frantically freeing himself from a fireball, to a role on the Formula 1 circuit, Karl Reindler is a survivor in every sense of the word. His care...
Karl Reindler (Part 2)
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The emotion and passion is palpable in this unmissable episode of Rusty's Garage. Karl Reindler steps through the gripping recollections of a firey S...
Mighty Car Mods (Part 2)
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With more than half a billion YouTube views, this story of passion, hard work and fun keeps getting better. But, these insane download numbers and a g...
Mighty Car Mods (Part 1)
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rusty's Garage steps into a Super Garage to discuss a true Aussie automotive success story. Marty & MOOG from Mighty Car Mods join Greg 'Rusty' R...
Lee Holdsworth (Part 1)
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the eve of his second retirement, and ahead of defending his Bathurst 1000 title, Lee Holdsworth joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a fabulous chat. He ...
Lee Holdsworth (Part 2)
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Commitment and loyalty have been the foundations of Lee Holdsworth's successful Supercars career. He forged strong ties with key people in the Superc...
Tony Cochrane (Part 1)
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former Supercars Chairman interviewed like never before, hear about his involvement in a new global Supercross Series, how he got started in the Enter...
Tony Cochrane (Part 2)
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Doing it Cocho's Way - secret meetings to lure him to Supercars, death threats and dealing with a track fatality. As well, outrageous Sheeney stories ...
Tony Cochrane (Part 3)
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A shock move to the AFL, his frank take on Supercars now, working with the mighty Rolling Stones and the cool Muscle Car in the Cochrane garage. In th...
Ralph Bellamy (Part 1)
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The man behind one of F1's big engineering leaps, stories of Bernie Ecclestone, and the tragic passing of 'SuperSwede' Ronnie Peterson. Join host Greg...
Ralph Bellamy (Part 2)
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The rise of Lotus F1, a move to Brazil for Emerson Fittipaldi, hair raising stories of flying to F1 GPs, the day Adrian Newey applied for a job and re...
Brad Jones (Part 1)
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
By popular demand, one of the real characters of the Supercars paddock for a special episode of the Garage. From growing up around legends of Aussie M...
Brad Jones (Part 2)
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Barry Sheene introducing Brad to music legend Phil Collins, the immense potential he saw in Jason Richards, his great friendship with Neil Crompton an...
Eugene Arocca (Part 1)
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of Motorsport Australia talks an odd legal battle with Dame Edna, the LinkedIn message that changed everything, and the inside stories of his time...
Eugene Arocca (Part 2)
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The controversial decision to re-brand from CAMS to Motorsport Australia, and why that decision has changed things around the organisation. Plus, an a...
Ross Stone (Part 1)
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A rare long form chat with one of the great team owners in Australasian motorsport. Working with the legendary Dick Johnson, and the respect the The S...
Ross Stone (Part 2)
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How he started one of the most iconic Supercars teams in history, the Bathurst win that changed everything, unique insights on star drivers like Marco...
Jim Richards (Part 1)
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the all-time racing greats. From hustling a Hillman Imp, to the first of many memorable races at Bathurst, and business with Supercars Hall of ...
Jim Richards (Part 2)
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Mark Skaife bottle shop incident, a race against time from Perth to Melbourne with Peter Brock, and the moment 'Gentleman Jim' knew it was time to...
Malcolm Oastler (Part 1) - Australian GP Special
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrated Formula One designer and engineer unpacks building a title winning car, his time in the Formula Ford scene and an inside look at the mechan...
Malcolm Oastler (Part 2) - Australian GP Special
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Working with Jacques Villeneuve and Mark Webber, and what it was like engineering for Niki Lauda. As well, some of the crazy garage projects in post-r...
Alan Jones (Part 1) - Australian GP Special
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 1980 Formula One World Champion talks secret meetings with Enzo Ferrari, the legendary Frank Williams, and what he thinks of the new 2022 cars.&nb...
Alan Jones (Part 2) - Australian GP Special
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mysterious meetings with former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, the sliding doors moment that saved AJ’s life, racing superstitions and rental car hi...
Will Buxton (Part 2) - Australian GP Special
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren insights, why Oscar Piastri is the real deal and what Red Bull is doing the arm themselves for 2022. One of the most ...
Will Buxton (Part 1) - Australian GP Special
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Go behind the scenes of Verstappen v Hamilton, and the production of Netflix's Drive to Survive. The voice of Netflix's Drive to Survive unpacks wha...
Cameron Donald (Part 1)
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The most dangerous motorcycle race in the world - the Isle of Man TT, a race where a rider dies almost every year. What does it take to win when you'r...
Cameron Donald (Part 2)
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The loss of a mate on the Isle of Man, why the smell of garlic prevented a monumental crash, and the moment he knew it was time for a change of pace. ...