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Covering crime and politics in his early years and why he’s never lost that news sense. Traveling through some treacherous destinations covering the London to Sydney and the book on it which became a collectors item. Plus memorable interviews he did with Frank Gardner and why Enzo Ferrari thought Kiwi Chris Amon could have been a great! You’ll be gripped by this conversation. Ripper motor racing stories told by a good story teller. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":82.7,"endTime":91.2,"type":"concept","title":"rallying","url":"/glossary/rallying","quote":"...some of the best bike races in Australian history as well as domestic and international rallying.","canonicalId":"concept:rallying","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Rallying is a form of motorsport where drivers navigate through a series of stages on public or private roads, often in challenging conditions. It emphasizes both speed and skill in varied terrains.","simplifiedExplanation":"Rallying is a type of car racing that takes place on different kinds of roads, including dirt and gravel. 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