Rusty's Garage
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Updated 5 days agoIn Rusty's Garage, automotive commentator and journalist Greg Rust speaks to the most passionate riders, drivers, designers and collectors he knows. Each guest shares their stories about the machines they've owned, raced, crashed & restored throughout their lives going flat out.
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Episodes (423)
Owen Kelly - Part 1
The cheeky kid who developed a healthy obsession for NASCAR. Aussie race driver Owen Kelly has taken on the globe, and he has the stories to match it with the best. There are tears and laughs that any racing fan will be able to relate to. He takes us through the Grand National his Dad raced and details the restoration project with his brother and what it was like giving his kart a few too many 'tunes' when he started out on the path to Supercars and the USA. He rarely speaks about a crash that almost saw the chequered flag wave on his career before it really even began but in this episode he opens up to Greg'Rusty' Rust about that frightening day! Join Greg "Rusty" Rust as the pair explore the trials and tribulations of Owen's career of V8 Supercars and NASCAR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Owen Kelly - Part 2
There are tears and laughs that any racing fan will be able to relate to. From milk crate racing with John Faulkner, buying Peter Brock's road car and sponsorship proposal advice from Mark Skaife and how Owen took a hands-on approach to learning about Supercars. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for more of this fascinating chat with Owen Kelly as he zeroes in on meeting NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jnr and how his determination would lead to a move to the States to pursue a childhood dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Owen Kelly - Part 3
We're releasing this during the holiday season and the conversation is flowing so well, we want you to enjoy a third instalment on us. Owen Kelly wins in a Late Model when he wasn't supposed to, subs for Marcos Ambrose and races with Boris Said. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust as Owen Kelly laughs about getting lost among French Canadian road signs on the way to practise and a secret test in Jimmy Johnson's NASCAR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Murphy - The Next Chapter - Part 1
Greg Murphy and Rusty are back together again. Murph returns to Rusty's Garage for the first time since 2018, and the next chapter is as fascinating as the first. Much has changed for the Bathurst legend since 2018. Together Rusty and Murphy unpack the Great Race Wildcard, including a special moment at the top of the Mountain in his final ever Supercars stint. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust and his good mate Greg Murphy as they talk about some special Motorsport moments and discuss some cool historic race cars that Murph is now entrusted with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Greg Murphy - The Next Chapter - Part 2
By popular demand the four-time Bathurst winner answers some of your questions. In what has jokingly become known as the 'Grig and Grig' show, Rusty and his neighbour spend time talking about Murph's awesome '69 Dodge Charger restoration project and the next generation of Murphy racers. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust as a Holden hero in Greg Murphy farewells the brand, and goes into detail about his new role with the Tony Quinn Foundation and his determined bid to improve road safety! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simon Crafar (Part 1)
Rusty is trackside at Phillip Island with legendary 500cc Grand Prix winner turned MotoGP commentator, Simon Crafar. He learnt some tough lessons along the way, and is here to share it all. From the beautiful emotion of the realisation of his families sacrifice for him to pursue his racing, to the banter off the track with fellow riders. Simon has plenty of gears, and he gets through them all. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an emotion charged ride with Simon Crafar from country New Zealand to the world stage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Simon Crafar (Part 2)
A broken back, business, politics and winning a 500cc Grand Prix. Simon Crafar reflects brilliantly on the learnings, lessons and experiences from a career that took him all over the world. Plus the genesis for his globally respected Motovudu rider training. Join ‘Rusty’ for an unforgettable lap with the peaceful Kiwi Simon Crafar who is still throwing his leg over multimillion dollar race bikes and loving it. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karl Reindler (Part 1)
From frantically freeing himself from a fireball, to a role on the Formula 1 circuit, Karl Reindler is a survivor in every sense of the word. His career was almost over before it really shifted into gear, but his persistence took him from Perth to race against some famous names at legendary race tracks around the world. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust as he charts Karl's path. The emotion and passion from Karl is palpable in this unmissable episode of Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Karl Reindler (Part 2)
The emotion and passion is palpable in this unmissable episode of Rusty's Garage. Karl Reindler steps through the gripping recollections of a firey Supercars crash and the moving emotional toll it took on his family. Today, he is driving the Formula 1 Medical Car.... of all things! Karl has remarkably reinvented himself to stay involved in the sport he loves, even when things didn't go to plan. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a conversation that is as inspiring as it is heartbreaking See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mighty Car Mods (Part 2)
With more than half a billion YouTube views, this story of passion, hard work and fun keeps getting better. But, these insane download numbers and a global social media following hasn't changed Marty and MOOG. Join Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust as they retrace the road to becoming the number one DIY Auto Adventure show and take us inside calls from major Hollywood movie franchises along the way. See Marty and Mood in action at https://www.youtube.com/c/mightycarmods/videos Visit the guys here: https://mightycarmods.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for all the privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mighty Car Mods (Part 1)
Rusty's Garage steps into a Super Garage to discuss a true Aussie automotive success story. Marty & MOOG from Mighty Car Mods join Greg 'Rusty' Rust in a rare conversation that charts this car loving duo and their rise to fame. The self taught legends of car modification reminisce about doing voice on hold messages in the early days to help pay for tyres and step through their pioneering automotive content on YouTube when dial-up internet was still a thing. It really is an inspirational tale of passion and hard work. See Marty and Mood in action at https://www.youtube.com/c/mightycarmods/videos Visit the guys here: https://mightycarmods.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for all the privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee Holdsworth (Part 1)
On the eve of his second retirement, and ahead of defending his Bathurst 1000 title, Lee Holdsworth joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a fabulous chat. He discusses retirement take 2 and his plans beyond Supercars, as well as his nerve-racking recollections of that popular Bathurst win with Chaz Mostert. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a deep and insightful conversation with one of the most liked drivers in the sport - Grove Racing's, Lee Holdsworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lee Holdsworth (Part 2)
Commitment and loyalty have been the foundations of Lee Holdsworth's successful Supercars career. He forged strong ties with key people in the Supercars pit lane - often on a handshake. Join Rusty for a cracking chat with the Driver's Driver who is notoriously tough, but unbelievably fair when he puts the helmet on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Cochrane (Part 1)
Former Supercars Chairman interviewed like never before, hear about his involvement in a new global Supercross Series, how he got started in the Entertainment business, meeting Barry Sheene and a little known bid to promote the premier World Motorcycle Championship. Tony Cochrane joins host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an intimate conversation that unpacks the life of the enigmatic former Chairman of Supercars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Cochrane (Part 2)
Doing it Cocho's Way - secret meetings to lure him to Supercars, death threats and dealing with a track fatality. As well, outrageous Sheeney stories that will have you in stitches. The former Supercars Chairman joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust from the Gold Coast for a tell all chat about his time in Supercars, Indy on the Gold Coast and the controversial removal of 'V8'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tony Cochrane (Part 3)
A shock move to the AFL, his frank take on Supercars now, working with the mighty Rolling Stones and the cool Muscle Car in the Cochrane garage. In this final chapter, host Greg 'Rusty' Rust steps into the current day of Tony Cochrane - from the Gold Coast Suns to the evolution of Supercars in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ralph Bellamy (Part 1)
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 information.
Ralph Bellamy (Part 2)
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 privacy information.
Brad Jones (Part 1)
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 Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a personality fuelled convo with Supercars team owner Brad Jones from BJR - brought to you by Pizza HutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Jones (Part 2)
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 Garage guests - former Touring Car racer turned Supercars team owner Brad Jones - brought to you exclusively by Pizza Hut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Eugene Arocca (Part 1)
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.
Eugene Arocca (Part 2)
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 Motorsport Australia from then, until now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ross Stone (Part 1)
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 and reflects like he's never done before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ross Stone (Part 2)
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/listener for privacy information.
Jim Richards (Part 1)
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 ‘Rusty’ Rust in one of the most requested podcasts in the history of the Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.