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How Sam left a promising career in medicine to work in the family business & the lengths he went to ‘tool up’ for the role. Where the idea for The Bend came from, the process to get it over the line, and the journey of discovery that took him right round the world to understand the best way to build it.  From the moment Sam candidly begins speaking you’ll be drawn into this conversation and he kindly shares details of his life and how it lead to Motorsport (in his 40’s) that aren’t widely known.  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":26.5,"endTime":35.2,"type":"concept","title":"MotoGP World Championship","url":"/glossary/motogp-world-championship","quote":"a man who played a key role in helping the state of South Australia secure a round of the MotoGP World Championship. 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