Rusty's Garage

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 1000 where he was also a Fanbassador!   The gig went so well he is now off to the season ending VAILO Adelaide 500 in a similar role. Speedway, Supercross, plus Cold Chisel, Crowded House and now with added Murph! The 2024 VAILO Adelaide 500 is the 25th ed...

Recorded at Focus Driver Performance Centre at Sydney Motorsport Park, Rusty and Josh chatted before he hopped into his Hyundai Elantra TCR car to continue the defence of his 2023 Australian Title. Buchan was on double duty, driving a McLaren in the GT4 Championship at SMSP too, where he finished 2nd outright on Sunday and took a class win. Josh discusses his time in TCR, how he got the big break...

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 upbringing, the connection to cars that inspired him as a young bloke and how he literally took a punt to make it to the next kart race meeting. He discusses the phone calls he made and the lessons he learned outside the car to try and open doors to Formu...

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 Automotive. The pair chatted over coffee at the McLaren Sydney dealership about Bruno’s time in F1, his legendary Uncle - the late Ayrton Senna -  the rise of Aussie Oscar Piastri and the brutal past few weeks for Daniel Ricciardo. Plus, the intense scr...

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 Phillip Island. An epic battle resumes between Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia for the 2024 title at this classic old school layout. There’s nothing quite like the Island but a new track surface could really upset the form guide! Will the legendary Mar...

Supercars content DOES NOT, and WILL NOT get better than this! Unfiltered winners chat. Good mates Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood jump into the studio to step through all of the emotions, all of the strategy and all of the big moments (on track and celebrations) in a raw episode of Drivers Only as we wrap up The Great Race.  Beautifully steered by legend James Courtney, the trio step through B...

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 shares his memories of winning the race and reflects on how this legendary venue compares to the iconic European tracks he worked at during his impressive tenure at McLaren in Formula 1, alongside legends like Mika Hakkinen and Ayrton Senna. There’s lot...

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' story is one of incredible drive and determination. She is a story teller who understands the nuances of racing and the business of Motorsport and can seamlessly shift from catering to hardcore race fans and casual viewers. From working in...

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 look at the Supercars TV team’s massive pre-event production meeting. Jess takes Rusty through the cool cars she has driven and the dream machine she would love to have in the garage. She also details a special moment when her Dad joined her in Taupo...

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 'full course yellow' crash from Sandown - including a phone call post race.  Plus, a look to the Bathurst 1000. The driver's go through their first and their favourite Bathurst memories, and discuss what to expect at the greatest race of all.  It mi...

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 declares a secret from one of his first times around Mount Panorama! It's raw, unhinged and brilliant! Head to Rusty's  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on the next instalment of Driv...

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 won last weekend in Azerbaijan is in white hot form and there’s plenty in pitlane who say we’re witnessing something special. Just because it’s a shortcast doesn’t mean it’s all serious talk. Enjoy a laugh about what really cheeses this unflappable at...

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 epic conversation that you're going to love. Ed’s story isn't just for rally enthusiasts. In this episode, you'll hear captivating tales about Supercars, the gruelling Round Australia trial with the legendary Peter Brock, and what it takes to be a c...

From climbing the ranks as a South Australian Champion in a Subaru RX Turbo to securing Australian titles and an impressive stint with Mitsubishi, where he drove everything from Galant VR4s to various Lancer models, Ed Ordynski's career is a testament to enduring partnerships in the often fickle world of Motorsport. In this three-part series, Ed reveals how he channeled his inner hunger and master...

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—a rarity for us! In this episode, Ed dives into his experiences prepping and testing for the Round Australia Trial in a Commodore alongside Holden hero Peter Brock. He reveals a lesser-known offer from the Holden Racing Team to mentor young racers and...

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, but that doesn’t make them immune to mental health struggles. TV presenter Barry Du Bois loves his bikes. He’s currently restoring a cool ute too. And while we talk about that in this episode he has an important story to share, the speed humps he’s...

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! We dive into Tom’s inner nerd—a huge asset when he recently stepped into broadcasting. Plus, his ability to recall details from the archives is unbelievable! Tom shares valuable lessons from his dad, who races a powerful Saab Sports Sedan—a car Tom ha...

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 engineering mindset played a key role in his determined comeback. Tom opens up candidly about his battle with testicular cancer. He’s turned his recovery into a force for good, helping others facing similar challenges. He also shares why training with...

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 Triple 8 Executive Team. Will Supercars return to his Queensland Raceway and is four race tracks (farms as he calls them) enough or is he eyeing up another? The character and the commitment of Will Brown, the laser focus and determination of Broc Fee...

Catching up with Australian Rally Champion Harry Bates just before he embarks on his journey to conquer Rally Hokkaido. In a thrilling twist, Harry will go head-to-head with former F1 driver Heikki Kovalainen and a top-tier field, all as part of a mutual exchange program by Toyota Gazoo Racing—and he's bringing his own car for the challenge! With past experience in the WRC round in New Zealand and...

We go deep inside all the CHAOS from TASSIE, look ahead to SANDOWN, chat SILLY SEASON, discuss co-drivers, strategy, Bathurst and answer YOUR questions.  Over to Will Brown who leads Jack and Jimmy through it all.  Plenty of fun along the way, as well! Head to Rusty's  Facebook ,  Twitter  or  Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on the next instalment of D...

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 the second half of the season Kelly tells us why the numbers don’t lie….it’s already been one of the most compelling years in recent memory for the sport. Can Max Verstappen win his home race on a milestone weekend for the mighty Dutchman? How McLaren could...

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 herself as a competitor.  Emma’s journey started with a deep-rooted family connection to the automotive world, evolving into a career that includes the iconic WRC rounds in New Zealand, Rallycross on the international stage and representing the legendar...

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 moment she realised what was about to happen to the methodical process she followed during recovery to allow her to get back to doing what she loves - Rallying! We roar through Emma’s journey in the New Zealand Rally Championship, where she became a roun...

Supercars commentator and five-time Bathurst winner Garth Tander returns to the Garage to preview the highly anticipated round in Tasmania. Further to that, Tander breaks down the keys to conquering the twists and turns of Symmons Plains, offers a forward-looking analysis of the upcoming Enduro season, and dives into the latest Silly Season developments. He shares his insights on what the rising s...