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)
Chris Atkinson (Part 2)
The Subaru WRC car he has a soft spot for, hanging out with Hoonigan Ken Block, Rallycross in America and Recce Car tales. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust in exploring the yarns that make Chris Atkinson's journey one for the ages. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Atkinson (Part 1)
Riding in a booster seat in his Dad's rally car, trading places with his brother and landing career defining drives in China via Facebook - Chris Atkinson has been around and back. Share this incredible journey with automotive royalty, host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Vermeulen (Part 1)
Being mentored by the Great Barry Sheene, riding in Mark Knopfler's plane and winning the Supersport world title - Chris Vermeulen is far and above a great of Australian motorsport. But for Chris, the journey along the way, that's what matters most. Explore the laughs, grit and tears that make up that story with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Chris Vermeulen (Part 2)
Buying Richard Hammond's car, making the bucket hat fashionable again, winning in MotoGP and some memorable Grand Prix podiums. Share the laughs, yarns and incredible moments that make up Chris Vermeulen's story with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warren Luff (Part 1)
Sitting on pillows to see over the wheel in his pre-teens to racing at the Nurburgring, a journey of stunting, crashing and living his automotive dream. Warren Luff's incredible story is one for the ages - explore it all with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Warren Luff (Part 2)
What does it take to be a great co-driver? How do you end up driving for movie stars? And what is the one trick every stunt driver should know? These are the questions, and stunt driver Warren Luff shares his answers, with host Greg ‘Rusty' Rust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Briggs (Part 1)
Valentino Rossi's longstanding right-hand man started out as a bus mechanic - some 20 years later, he's a World Champion, and considered one of the best in the business. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust and explore the story of Alex Briggs, one of Australia's great automotive characters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex Briggs (Part 2)
World title celebrations with Mick Doohan and how they're uniquely Aussie, plus, racing flash point and how he's fair game for his wife's stand up comedy routines. Explore the yarns, and tales of Alex Briggs with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coral Taylor (Part 1)
Rally legend, and one of the most loved members of Australian motorsport, she was driving well before she had a licence and rose to become one of rallying's most successful ever co-drivers Explore Coral's incredible story and share the laughs and yarns with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Coral Taylor (Part 2)
The secrets behind her legendary pace-notes, reflecting on the late Possum Bourne, and the tricky transition to industry board member. Coral Taylor's journey is truly incredible, explore all the yarns, laughs and tears with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Crump (Part 1)
One of Speedway's greatest ever riders explores how the dark days helped win a World Championship, and answers why Speedway such a difficult beast. Explore it all with Greg 'Rusty' Rust, who takes us through a journey of laughs, tears, and hard work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Crump (Part 2)
Fans pelting him with tinnies in Poland, hiring a security detail and the decision to retire, un-retire and the toll that takes. Explore the story of Jason Crump, and share the yarns and laughs with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wayne Gardner (Part 3)
Team ownership turmoil, the crash that ended his car racing career and the next generation Gardner taking on the world. Explore the unparalleled story of 1987 Moto-GP World Champion Wayne Gardner with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wayne Gardner (Part 1)
Australia's first 500cc World Champion, how a $5 bike put him on a path to conquer the world and why the 80s were a defining era for two-wheel racing. Explore the incomparable story of 1987 World Champion Wayne Gardner with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wayne Gardner (Part 2)
Why loyalty stopped him winning more world championships, the one thing that changed the Aussie GP forever, and what it means to now act as a mentor for young riders. In part 2, Moto-GP legend Wayne Gardner sits down with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust to explore his incredible career on and off the bike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Power (Part 2)
The one race that changed it all, a mind-blowing car repair job, and what is on the horizon when retirement comes knocking. IndyCar's greatest ever driver Will Power speaks about cementing a place among the legends in America with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Will Power (Part 1)
From testing an F1 car in Europe, to hustling a Datsun 1200 on the dirt in Toowoomba, IndyCar's Aussie hero has always followed an uncertain path in his pursuit for greatness. Explore the story of Will Power, the most successful IndyCar driver in history with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bruce Garland (part 1)
The iconic Aussie racer who went from paddock bashing as a teenager to tackling the demanding desert hills of Dakar. Bruce Garland, the larrikin Aussie battler explores life off track and life behind the wheel with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bruce Garland (Part 2)
Surviving the blistering Dakar heat and what engineering ingenuity allowed him to sustain long haul stints behind the wheel. Bruce Garland, the larrikin Aussie battler explores the intricacies of desert rally with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leigh Diffey (Part 1)
An automotive legend, and a commentary genius tells how a worn out early 70's Toyota Corolla and baking Carrot cakes, yep...carrot cakes helped him make ends meet. The determination and grit of Leigh Diffey has helped him become one of the most prolific voices in motorsport, a journey he explores with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Leigh Diffey (Part 2)
Taking calls from Bernie Ecclestone, friendships with Mario Andretti and surviving wild rides with Steve Parrish on the road to the Indy 500 and the Olympic Games. A star studded career has given automotive commentator Leigh Diffey a catalogue of yarns - hear them all, and share the laughs with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aaron Slight (Part 1)
A Kiwi Moto-GP legend, he once rocked up to race in gumboots, and had to get creative to prove to the New Zealand police he was old enough for a motorcycle licence. Aaron Slight was a trailblazer for Oceanic two-wheel racers, and was massively successful in his 1988 - 2000 stint on the bike; a career explores in conversation with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aaron Slight (Part 2)
The serious brain injury that framed the unique challenges of endurance racing, and how grit, determination and a little bit of luck turned it all around. Aaron is extraordinary in his openness, and touches on some serious topics - hear it all, and explore the intricacies of the chat with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russell Ingall (Part 1)
The Bathurst 1000 winner has never spoken about his life and career in length. In his first ever podcast appearance, the V8 Supercar legend explores the early days that shaped him into the uncompromising racer he became. Russell Ingall is a bonafide legend of the sport, and a driver who rarely opens up. Explore his career in this incomparable conversation with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Russell Ingall (Part 2)
Putting it all on the line to race overseas, the decisions that changed his life and a return home to cement himself as one of the greats. Russell Ingall is a legend V8 Supercars, and a driver who rarely opens up. Explore his career in this incomparable conversation with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.