Rusty's Garage

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...

Motorsport royalty, with the stories to match his remarkable CV. He is in the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, the ANDRA and Australian Motorsport Halls of Fame.  He was the first Aussie to better 7 seconds over the quarter mile. He has won 17 National Championships, 16 Australian Championships, ten Winter Nationals,  multiple New South Wales championships, Grand Finals and won in the USA....

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 an incredible journey. In the second instalment, we delve deeper into Jim Read's captivating story. Experience the thrill of his achievements, witness the challenges he faced, and gain insight into the remarkable journey that led him to become an icon...

The stories keep coming from the Drag Racing Hall of Famer.  From brushes with mortality to heart-stopping crashes and surprising new ventures, Rusty and Jim give an unparalleled glimpse into the world of a motorsport legend. Buckle up and prepare to be transported into a realm of adrenaline, resilience, and unwavering passion.  Don't forget to head to Rusty's  Twitter  or Instagram and give us yo...

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 scenes of winning the Indy500, from the breathtaking celebrations, overwhelming post race emotions, the strategy and the secrets behind the one-lap dash that ultimately decided the fate of the 107th running of the Indy500 - including the words of wisdom be...

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 Hinchcliffe for a full preview of the 107th running of the historic event.  We go through Scott McLaughlin's meteoric rise in the sport and his shot at glory, Will Power's qualifying speed, Scott Dixon's chances and all of the top story lines.  With more c...

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 racing TV Directors in the world! Rusty and Nathan Prendergast discuss the powerful influence of growing up around Drag Racing and how he used to sneak out in course cars.  He discusses a chance opportunity to ride alongside World Rally Legend Carlos Sai...

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 head up a tv production and what it is like to work with legends like Mark Larkham, Neil Crompton and Mark Skaife. He details his respect for Mountain Panorama and a striking a balance between innovation and history, and how he always looking for new wa...

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 quick wit and charming personality, Brown shares his experiences and insights as he rises up the ranks in Supercars. Plus, the challenges he has faced, and his mindset as things tighten up with his teammate Brodie Kostecki.  Rusty also provides his insig...

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 take you inside his incredible collection for this episode which isn't just for show - Goodman also loves to race them and race them hard! Ron goes through how early influences and classic Aussie machines started it all. Today, Ron has a world class...

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' is capable of building and the handling the insane logistics of getting these works of engineering safely over the 'pond' to race.  Ron and his team also know what it's like to overcome the odds to repair these beauties when you're 12,000k's away fr...

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 year of racing for Erebus Motorsport.  This young racer steps through the Perth SuperSprint, including Race 8 (2nd) and 9 (3rd) in Perth, as well as his clash with reigning Supercars Champ Shane van Gisbergen in Race 7. The competitive beast details hi...

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 young racers of the 'effort equals results' philosophy. Having worked a full day, he found time to chat to Rusty before an evening prepping his race cars with a loyal band of friends in the speedway team's workshop. The two discuss how he rose to wi...

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 never in doubt and he clearly wants to help the sport grow having raced the big shows in the USA. He steps through what it's like to drive a speedcar at the legendary Chillbowl, how satisfying the wins in Australia have been and what next for this e...

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.  Frosty, who joins Craig Lowndes and Garth Tander to reach the milestone dives into a preview of the upcoming Bosch Power Tools Perth SuperSprint, one of the most exciting events on the Supercars Championship calendar.  Plus your usual whip around of the...

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 the announcement of a brand new race facility set to be built at Avalon Airport in Victoria. We discover that this project has actually been several years in the making and today took a significant step forward. Rusty and Eugene go through what the pla...

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 likeable Aussie has ended up a crew chief for one of the biggest NASCAR teams - Joe Gibbs Racing. Not to mention one of the biggest NASCAR drivers - Martin Truex Junior.  Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust as he chats to James Small in Charlotte about his major win...

Driven, clever and competitive. There is no wonder this Aussie engineer has taken his opportunity in America with both hands. James Small discusses his big break with the legendary Richard Childress Racing in NASCAR and filling big shoes at JGR once occupied by his mate Cole Hearn as Crew Chief to Martin Truex Junior. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust and this expat Aussie racer as they talk about winning Ba...

Formula One commentator Richard Craill joins Rusty to step through all the drama across the weekend of racing at the Melbourne Grand Prix. (And apologies for some of the language! Rusty's a bit fired up about the GP and some of things said in the wake of it all.) We go through the red flag restarts, the awkward finish, the dangerous track invasion as well as some fascinating insights into what it'...

The 1996 World Champion joins Rusty to chat Formula 1, Albert Park and the media - plus some questions from you, our brilliant listeners.   Damon Hill has been a constant in the F1 paddock since retiring, so he knows the ins and outs of the game as good as anyone and he is Australian bound, he will join the Channel Ten team for their coverage of the 2023 Formula One Grand Prix in Melbourne. Remark...