Rusty's Garage

Driven by passion, fueled by excellence. That’s taken from Aiva’s insta but you’ll be left in no doubt of the young Aussie’s commitment to those words. Fresh from an appearance on ‘Have You Been Paying Attention’ Aiva joins us in the Listnr studios to talk about her journey to the F1 Academy. Trying to get the miles overseas fresh out of karts to ensure the skil...

Brooke’s kids tell him to give them the short version but the convo is flowing and I don’t want it to end. This second part has a strong US focus. From the sacrifices to break into the competitive American scene and how his achievements there took the respect for Aussie Sprintcar racers to another level. Why his decision to be ‘hands on’ with the car is both an asset and so...

His disciplined work ethic started as a five year old in the family business but he wasn’t allowed at the track unless school homework was done. Brooke Tatnell shares some special memories of his late, legendary father George and how he is still coming to terms with his passing. Karting in Lithgow and the right of passage - wheel packing in a Sprintcar as a teenager. How his Dad sang out wor...

Senna said if you no longer go for a gap you’re no longer a racing driver but the gap wasn’t big enough on this occasion. Lando Norris admits it was the wrong move and has handled the incident with teammate Oscar Piastri near the end of the Canadian Grand Prix like a pro. There’s still a long way to go in this F1 season so was the risk versus reward worth it in that split second...

Give the first two parts a lesson before you dive into this one. Testing a Supercar at Queensland Raceway with Dick Johnson Racing and why it was a childhood dream. Subaru’s difficult decision to call time during a golden period for the Australian Rally Championship and a period of reinvention for Dean’s driving career. His recollections of being among the first on scene at Peter Brock...

From a blind tyre test to wowing the judges in a shootout at Mitsubishi for a factory drive. Riding alongside Ed Ordynski and a moment of realization around how hard you can push production based rally cars. Staying loyal to Subaru and why his Dad (Rob) told Management that it was important Dean carved his career rather than living in his shadow.  Driving for legendary rally star Possum Bourn...

Rally driver, Team Owner, Broadcaster. And he’s good at all of ‘em! Recorded at the www.maximummotorsport.com.au  workshop in Perth, Dean recalls his earliest memories of his Dad’s rallying and the impact it had.  (You can find Rob’s ep in our library and it’s a three parter too). These days Dean runs Maximum with one eye on the history and legacy of what hi...

Nicole Bryant joins us for a look at ways teams are finding solid gains beyond engines, suspension, aerodynamics and strategy.  A physio from www.highlineactive.com.au with over 15 years experience working in all sorts of sports we talk about changing how we think of drivers and team members, why they’re athletes and the importance of proper preparation and recovery. Nicole’s &lsq...

Is he done with two wheels, or are there more Dakars and Finke Desert Races on the horizon? We delve into the heartbreak of a million-dollar Trophy Truck burning to the ground—and the triumphant comeback to beat the top American off-road racers at Baja. Plus, insights into working with ex-Supercars driver Paul Weel and the pivotal decision Weely made at 38,000 feet on their return flight fro...

In 2018 Rusty first caught up Toby Price the motorsport legend, have a listen to this first before you get around part 2! The first Aussie to ever win Dakar opens up like never before, and details the pain, sweat and tears on route to his game changing victory in the desert.  Can you imagine racing for 9,000k's through some of the most remote and toughest terrain on the planet? That's the rea...

It’s been a huge week of news ahead of the biggest races of the year. On the eve of the Indy 500 some of the Team Penske Executive have been shown the door as the fallout continues from its latest saga. Two of its cars failed tech inspections after qualifying and have been sent to the back of the grid. Rusty steps through the past week (what the heck is an attenuator anyway?) and Roger Pensk...

Matt Payne is back on the pod fresh from his Sunday Supercars victory in Tasmania.  The Penrite racer talks about that epic finish (he won by 0.05) and whether he could have kept Broc Feeney behind him for much longer?  Plus how much it means to some of the former 888 team members in the Grove squad! We also look ahead to the next couple of rounds in Perth and Darwin - what he thinks of...

Tickford Racing’s Thomas Randle returns to the Garage for a Tassie Supercars preview ahead of this weekend’s round. Will his pole setting pace at Symmons Plains in 2024 carry over to this weekend? What impact will the new format have and the T word - tyres! How Randle’s piano skills impressed Harry Connick Jnr at a train station of all places!! And warming up for the weekend...

Rusty’s homework is always late….err sorry that’s an old one. Award winning journo Paul Gover from Race News ( https://www.race.news/ ) joins us for a state of the Motorsport nation…the world really. Lando Norris won’t give it up easily but PG reckons his McLaren teammate and series leader Oscar Piastri is the better driver for the F1 World Title fight. The Webber e...

Network 10 F1 commentator Richard Craill is back in the Garage. He joins us from his home away from home - Bathurst - to preview this weekend’s Hi-Tec Oils 6 hour and more.  https://bathurst6hour.com.au The incredible lineup of cars, some of the stars playing among a field ticking the Bathurst Bucket List and a cool bunch of enthusiasts working on the broadcast including a flock (or is...

What we learned from Taupo ‘24 and how much he wants to put his name on the Jason Richard’s Memorial Trophy after going close in the past. Catching up with Lewis Hamilton at the Grand Prix and some of Will’s fondest memories (as a driver & a fan) as Ford celebrates 100 years in Australia. Oh and his teammate Brodie Kostecki heckles in the background of the studio as we chat a...

He is a great leader and Steve talks about teamwork being a cornerstone of success. The rise of Tasman Motorsport and the some of the drivers on its incredible roll call including Tony Kanaan and Helio Castro Neves, who are like family to the Hornes. The importance of timing and knowing when to wave the chequered flag even when they’d worked so passionately putting their heart and soul into...

Sitting in an aircraft hangar and recounting awesome stories with one of the most respected Team Owners in Motorsport. We’ve wanted to do this one for a while and we’re so glad Steve Horne agreed to come on. How he went from watching the New Zealand Grand Prix as a youngster to working in some of the biggest pit lanes on the planet! Leaving home with an Accounting qualification to work...

There’s two guests for this special Australian Grand Prix-view.  First up Guenther Steiner. He’s back on Rusty’s Garage ahead of the F1 season opener.  We get Guenther’s observations of the talented rookies lining up on grid this year and how Oscar Piastri might just break the Aussie podium drought at home. How difficult it is to manage two No. 1 drivers….w...

Chance opportunities with Bobby Rahal, the nickname ‘Mad Max’ and being part of the so called ‘Brat Pack’ of Champcar with Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan and the late Greg Moore. How these incredibly competitive athletes became good friends. Plus his NASCAR chapter and how it lead to mentoring Ty and Austin Dillon. Max kindly dialed in at the end of a big work day at his Max...

Don’t worry Russell got even. It’s a great story! Fitting that we’re releasing this ep on the eve of a new Formula One season. Max, through sheer determination and his early grasp of forming lasting commercial relationships, made it to F1. By his own admission his time there was brief. And why it almost marked the end of his career as a professional racer. Plus the early days gro...

Chaz Mostert and Hayden Paddon are back on the pod but this time in opposing corners ahead of the Race of Champions (ROC)! Mozzie has been given a late call up to join the All Stars team and reckon’s he needs some advice from Hayden.  For Paddon the chance to go head-to-head in Sydney with an icon of rallying in Sebastien Loeb was too good an opportunity to miss. So who has the edge? Ci...

An Aussie speedway star with a seriously impressive record.  We’ve been wanting to get Robbie Farr on the pod for a while and he doesn’t disappoint. The influence of family (he started going to oval tracks like the Sydney Showground and Liverpool when he was just weeks old) and how he harnessed a bit of a ‘wild’ approach in his early years to become the complete packag...

Stats that are off the charts and highlight just how good Robbie is….in all sorts of Speedway classes.  How recently, with a little age on his side and in post pandemic pondering, Robbie rediscovered circuit racing with a TA2 machine. Why he’s loving the challenge and how excited he is about taking it to Bathurst. We also reflect on rivals, some broader observations of Speedway i...

A ‘Perfect’ preview of the opening round of the 2025 Supercars Championship this weekend with former Bathurst winner Nick Percat. How he plans to build on wins at the Grand Prix and in Tasmania last year and will there be a change in his overall approach to ensure he makes the ‘playoffs’? The growth of Matt Stone Racing, the emergence of young racer Cameron Crick and his im...