Rusty's Garage

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...

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 of the Grand Prix, Rusty is joined by the talented New Zealander and rising star, Liam Lawson. Thrust into the limelight as Daniel Ricciardo's replacement at Scuderia AlphaTauri, Liam has not just filled the shoes of the injured Aussie legend, but he's...

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 personalities: Dave Casey, also known as 'Mudflap' - Thanks to Bendix Brakes.  Dave's story transcends his iconic mullet and the remarkable strides he's making in SuperUtes. From his humble beginnings, thrashing around in a Toyota he snagged for a mere...

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 proud Rockhampton man who travels the country chasing the SuperUte crown. Explore how this class has risen in prominence after enduring a few challenging seasons and gain insight into why Dave relishes riding the current wave of the competition. Dave...

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 his already impressive collection or have his name etched on the famed Peter Brock trophy once again? CL catches up with Rusty trackside at the iconic Highlands Motorsport Park on New Zealand’s South Island to talk about renewing his ties with Triple...

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 Australia and seized an opportunity at the Adelaide Grand Prix that propelled her into the exciting world of F1 to working with legends like Eddie Jordan, Martin Brundle and others and doing PR before an almost ‘sink or swim’ move into pit reporting for the...

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 personnel in the pitlane have afforded her almost unparalleled access, peeling back the curtain on the intricate workings of Formula One.  Not that she actively claims it, but Lou stands as something of a pioneering figure for women in the modern era o...

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 partnership with Shane van Gisbergen and the returning racer joins Rusty with all the details of his return to racing. From the dealing, to the technical aspects of the racing world to delving into the physical, mental and emotional challenges that drivers f...

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 motorsports with Michael Caruso. It's engaging, fun and insightful.  Uncover Caruso's incredible journey – which really is a masterclass for aspiring racers. Hold on tight as we explore his entry into Nationals after just a few kart races, which include...

Affectionately known as "Robbo", by none other than the legendary Garry Rogers, this chat continues to flow through the highs and lows of Michael Caruso's racing career, including the fateful twist which catapulted him into the driver's seat at Bathurst. As well as the insights into how Brad and Kim Jones guided him through that intense weekend.  We head back in time to the iconic first-gen Superc...

Award winning Supercars reporter and commentator Chad Neylon joins the show with a first hand account of the impact Brodie Kostecki and Shane van Gisbergen made on NASCAR at Indianapolis.  Plus, a full dive into what SVG's move to NASCAR in 2024 means, and how it looks for Will Brown this year and beyond. Silly season in Supercars is busier than ever, and Chad Neylon is one of the most respected a...

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 weapon James McFadden joined Rusty to give us all the insights ahead of his shot at the ultimate prize in one of the biggest spectacles in all of motorsport.. So, despite the Formula 1 mid season break, we have your motorsport fix covered. With our Auss...

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 2 results, including a sizzling performance from Jack Doohan.  Plus, we are joined by Aaron Noonan for a deep dive into his book, Bathurst - 60 Years of the Great Race as we start the countdown - that's right, there are less than 70 days until the Ba...

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 Grand Prix at Spa, plus the thrilling title decider for Formula E in London this weekend, NASCAR in Richmond and plenty of action close to home, as well.  Rusty's steps through the unique twist in the format for the upcoming Sydney Super night in Supe...

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 story. Get set to feel all the emotions as Mark Howard from The Howie Games gets the keys to The Garage to drive the conversation with Rusty. And there are some cracking stories from over 20 years of broadcasting around cars, bikes and racing (plus, a...

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 in Supercars to an absolute determination to finish that part of his chapter right, to the learnings from being around the best at the peak of a Golden Era for Ten Motorsport including yarns on the late great Barry Sheene. It's all there for you to en...

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 win.  The Shell V-Power Racing Team's star discusses the weekend, the year, the strategy and some future appearances around the world.  PLUS, the latest breaking news of Daniel Ricciardo and his return to a Formula 1 race seat. How it came about and...

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 Taylor's world since the last chat. Fittingly, this episode is recorded in a car, at a racetrack. Molly talks Extreme E, the email from Nico Rosberg that she initially thought was a prank, tackling Dakar in a Side x Side and plenty more. The SAS Australi...

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 through the importance of the co driver on Dakar and how they are both motivator and navigator in equal measure. This international star shares her deep desire to get back to the Australian Rally Championship and win another title. Plus, coping with...

After a successful whirlwind trip to the USA , including some important celebrations, Shane van Gisbergen is back in Townsville to roll out for his 500th Supercars race.  We chat the history making NASCAR race win in Chicago, how his mind was playing tricks on him, the thrilling final moments and the celebrations. As well as a candid response to what is next for the man who has taken world motorsp...

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 cover it ALL! To help Rusty through it, is a young man with ultra competitive genes who just so happens to be waiting in the wings to be our next Australian on the F1 grid. He will be right there at the RedBull Ring in Austria as standby for the Alpine...

Another Australian Motorsport Hall of Famer. This time, Rusty heads to the Canberra headquarters of Neal Bates, a rally legend. Experience Neal's unwavering passion for motorsports. Rusty immerses you in Neal's transformative early days. From tearing through ACT housing developments, a game-changing victory with Toyota which shaped his destiny to defying skeptics in the Australian Rally Championsh...

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 great Possum Bourne. Feel the adrenaline of endurance drives in the iconic Great Race at Bathurst, where a hidden backstory reveals a surprising finish that defied TV expectations, and discover the captivating journey of Neal Bates Motorsport, where A...

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 sons - Harry and Lewis Bates. Discover the remarkable feat that has secured them a special place in the Australian Rally Championship record books, an achievement rarely seen in global motorsport. And, as they record in the office above, the action...

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 for everyone.  We preview the Canadian Grand Prix with Australia's very own, McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri. We delve into his Rookie Year in the big league, and get the inside word on his car ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.  Plus the rest of the...