Rusty's Garage

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 'Rusty' Rust in a conversation for all racing ages with respected Aussie designer and engineer Ralph Bellamy who worked at Lotus, Brabham and more in a storied career that took him all round the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

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 returning to the Australian racing scene. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a fascinating chat about competitive life in Formula 1 on the other side of the pit wall and continuing to design and engineer in his 80’s. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

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 Motorsport to driving for Mitsubishi in Japan and why it always felt like Brad and his brother Kim against the world. Plus working with the King Peter Brock and a cheeky late night tyre pressure check on his brother Phil Brock's race car. Join host Gr...

Barry Sheene introducing Brad to music legend Phil Collins, the immense potential he saw in Jason Richards, his great friendship with Neil Crompton and their awkward wait in the foyer at Williams for a meet with Sir Frank. Plus the rare Audi race car he plans to restore and incredible memories of racing AUSCAR and NASCAR at the Thunderdome. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust and one of the most requested...

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 at North Melbourne.  Unpack the career of Eugene Arocca with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, and understand the drive of one of the most influential people in Australian motorsport.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The controversial decision to re-brand from CAMS to Motorsport Australia, and why that decision has changed things around the organisation. Plus, an analysis of Michael Masi's career in F1 and what's next for the former FIA man.  Host Greg 'Rusty' Rust chats the inside and out of Aussie Motorsport with the man at the top. Hear what decisions are being made and why, as Eugene Arocca unpacks Mo...

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 Stone Brothers garnered internationally, as well as working with the larrikin Graeme Crosby and inspiring the next generation of racers.  Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a special conversation with Supercars Hall of Famer Ross Stone as he sits down an...

How he started one of the most iconic Supercars teams in history, the Bathurst win that changed everything, unique insights on star drivers like Marcos Ambrose and restoring their most successful race cars. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an episode with Supercars team owner, and pure racer Ross Stone. A unique character who let results on track do most of the talking, until now. See omnystudio.com/lis...

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 Famer Bob Jane.  Jim Richards is a bonafide legend - seven time Bathurst 1000 winner, New Zealand Motorsport Hall Of Famer and V8 Supercars Hall Of Famer. Unpack his career and hear incredible yarns from his time in motorsport with host Greg &ls...

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 stop racing Supercars at Bathurst.  Join host Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust for an unforgettable Garage convo with a true legend of motorsport, Jim Richards.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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-race life.  Join Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust and the incredibly talented former Reynard designer Malcolm Oastler for a brilliant convo about racing, engineering, and the human side of a very mechanical sport. The final episode of our special th...

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 mechanics of a great race car. What began with a childhood fascination for anything mechanical would lead to Formula One and the creation of title winning F3000 and IndyCar machines. Greg 'Rusty' Rust catches up with former BAR technical director Malcolm O...

Mysterious meetings with former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, the sliding doors moment that saved AJ’s life, racing superstitions and rental car hijinks at the Nurburgring.  Join Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust in a barebones and forthright convo with Australian Motorsport Hall of Famer Alan Jones. It’s rare for AJ to jump behind a podcast mic, so we’re grateful to hear him so ca...

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.  Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust catches up with one of the undisputed hardmen of Formula One and Australia’s last World Champion for a frank and honest conversation about the sport now, and how it compares to back in the day.  This is ep...

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 what it takes to make the series, behind the scenes of Verstappen v Hamilton, and what it really means to report and work in the F1 paddock.  Journalist and broadcaster Will Buxton joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust to talk the origins of his career in media, the p...

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 recognisable figures in the world of Formula One, Will Buxton, joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust to give a spectacular view of the Formula One paddock before the Australian Grand Prix, and dives deep into the future of the sport for us at home and abroad.&nbsp...

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. Cam Donald, the man who beat the odds, is an immensely talented motorcyclist, and someone who knows how to tell a story. From the Macau Grand Prix, to the terrifying Isle of Man TT, hop on and enjoy all the twist and turns with host Greg ‘Rusty...

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're flat out through village streets, screaming round sketchy corners, and launching over blind crests? Just ask Cam Donald.  The 2008 Isle of Man TT winner, and downright freaky motorcyclist joins host Greg 'Rusty' Rust to explain the race, talk...

Behind the scenes of Webber/Vettel meltdowns, where the Hamilton vs Verstappen rivalry is headed and leading motorsport's shift into new age digital media. Greg 'Rusty' Rust drives a gripping convo with former F1 press conference moderator James Allen - a narrative voice in the recent Schumacher documentary. The learnings from powerful figures in the pit-lane and connecting with a younger aud...

Respected Formula One commentator talks Schumacher, Senna and Hamilton in a rare insight into the elusive F1 paddock. And what it was like working with the legendary Murray Walker. On the eve of a new F1 season join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an enthralling chat with award winning motor racing broadcaster James Allen who became a voice of the sport during the 90's and 2000's.  See omnystudio....

The reality of Hunt vs Lauda and the golden era of McLaren, and what the inner-sanctum of one of Formula One's biggest teams was really like.  Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust as he explores the extraordinary world of Formula One with paddock (or village as he likes to call it) mainstay Bob McMurray. Unpack and hear stories from the days of Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Lewis...

The shock of Ayrton Senna's passing, the moment they knew Lewis Hamilton was special, and James Hunt's mischievous, but loving personality.  Bob McMurray was an integral member of McLaren's Formula One team during their golden era of the 80s and 90s, guiding drivers like Ayrton Senna, Niki Lauda, Lewis Hamilton, David Coulthard and James Hunt. Unpack incredible stories from the unpredictable...

The moment he learnt Holden shut down, negotiations with Formula One's Zak Brown, and the contract move that surprised the Supercars paddock. Supercars Team Owner Ryan Walkinshaw opens up to host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, and provides insights into life in business, the financial balance of motorsport and his personal battle with Covid-19.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Supercars Team Owner opens up about his late father Tom Walkinshaw, the special Jaguar XJS he adores and the Monaco life he's balancing with business in Australia. Ryan Walkinshaw was born to be a part of Supercars Team Andretti Walkinshaw United, but the way he operates his business is now unique and very much his own. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, and hear the unique business tricks Ryan is a...

Dick Johnson Racing's CEO didn't always work in motorsport. In fact, he's spent much of his life crunching data at the highest levels of government. But did that help Ryan Story prepare for the red-hot pit-lane politics he'd face in later life? Join host Greg Rust as he explores Ryan's life before V8 Supercars, to gain an understanding of the incredible character, and person he is today.  See...