Rusty's Garage

Rusty's Garage

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In 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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Craig Baird (Part 2)

Why he's the world's most successful Porsche Cup driver, reflecting on his up and down Supercar's career and a decision he made that changed things post retirement.  The courageous Kiwi, Craig Bair, sits down with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust to reflect on a tremendous career across a multitude of competitions and classes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E46 Jun 01, 2020 50 min

Dario Franchitti (Part 1)

5x IndyCar Series Champion, 3x Indianapolis 500 winner and a uniquely courageous legend of global racing went from a 10 year old in karts, to the Scottish hero of North America.  Dario Franchitti, the North American Motorsport Hall of Famer joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust to reflect on what many consider to be an all-time great career, not only in the States, but globally. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E45 May 08, 2020 44 min

Dario Franchitti (Part 2)

The catastrophic, career ending crash that thwarted Bathurst and Le Mans plans, the long road to recovery and the realisation he wouldn't be racing the same ever again. Dario Franchitti, a titan of North American motorsport unpacks one of the sport's most intense moments, a high-flying crash at the Grand Prix of Houston, in which he suffered two fractured vertebrae, a broken ankle, and a severe concussion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E45 May 08, 2020 35 min

Neil Crompton (Part 1)

Our all-time most requested guest and the voice of Australian motorsport. He unpacks his passion for bike racing, to driving for Brock and landing as one of Australia's most-recognisable voice. Neil Crompton, long-time Supercar commentator joins host and friend Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a historic conversation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E44 Apr 27, 2020 56 min

Neil Crompton (Part 2)

Behind the scenes of a Supercars broadcast, the things he couldn't say on-air and the fascinating stories from the world of media.  Neil Crompton, the Hall of Fame inductee who is the unmistakable voice of Supercars sits down with Greg 'Rusty' Rust to expand on a life in motorsport and broadcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E44 Apr 27, 2020 54 min

Rubens Barrichello

Unheard stories of Formula 1, being team-mates with Michael Schumacher, the mysterious world of Ferrari, and the real drama of life in the paddock. Rubens Barrichello, Brazilian genius optimises what it means to follow your dreams. He chalked up over 300 starts in Formula One driving for some legendary teams. As he tells host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, ‘Rubinho’ still loves getting behind the wheel of race cars today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E43 Apr 06, 2020 39 min

Roland Dane (Part 1)

One of the most powerful figures in Supercars opens up about the mysterious side of automotive, and the unique challenges we face in Australian motorsport.  Roland Dane. Tough....at times uncompromising...join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, and get to really know one of the most powerful figures in the Supercars pit lane and why he once built and raced a Hovercraft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E42 Mar 16, 2020 51 min

Roland Dane (Part 2)

The Holden Team Racing deal that never happened, what it's like to own a Supercars team, and how he conquered Australian motorsport.  From Automotive and British Touring Cars Roland Dane's story is one of business and automotive success. Explore it all, and share the yarns with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E42 Mar 16, 2020 50 min

Matt Mingay (Part 1)

Tom Cruise's stunt-double in Mission Impossible: II, the madness of Stadium Super Trucks and why his life is on the line every time he's behind the wheel.  Matt Mingay, the 'wild child’ who loved exploring the limits of motorcycle riding explores life in motorsport with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E41 Feb 25, 2020 31 min

Matt Mingay (Part 2)

The crash that almost killed him, the secretive world of Bollywood and a longer than expected road to recovery.  Stadium Super Trucks driver Matt Mingay speaks to host Greg 'Rusty' Rust about life behind the wheel of the world's most extreme machines. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E41 Feb 24, 2020 30 min

Tony Quinn (Part 1)

The untold multimillion dollar success story about cars, racing and business, why he's helping young drivers and aspirations to dominate in Europe.  Hard work underpinned Tony Quinn's rise to success but as he explains to host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, cars and racing have been a constant along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E40 Feb 03, 2020 56 min

Tony Quinn (part 2)

His never before seen car collection, the way he's used motorsport as a marketing technique and what legacy now means for him.  Tony Quinn is one of Oceanic motorsports most successful operators, owning and operating races around the region. Explore his life and the tools he uses in business with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E40 Feb 03, 2020 42 min

Chad Reed (Part 1)

The best Supercross racer in the world opens up about trading in a horse for his first bike, and the instant connection he felt to the sport.  From humble beginnings, Chad Reed recounts his rise in an engaging, passion fuelled chat with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E39 Jan 13, 2020 36 min

Chad Reed (Part 2)

The mystery of how he broke world records, calling time on professional bike racing, and the new project he's kept under wraps. Supercross legend Chad Reed opens up about retirement in a candid, yarn fuelled conversation with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E39 Jan 13, 2020 36 min

Bill Woods (Part 1)

Untold stories with Barry Sheene at Ten Motorsport, behind closed doors broadcasting hilarity and how writing about motorsport changed his life.   Bill Woods is a motorsport frontman, broadcaster and author. Billy has some cracking yarns from his time behind the microphone, hear them all with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E38 Dec 23, 2019 34 min

Bill Woods (Part 2)

The crashes that were kept secret, why Channel 10 Motorsport was the golden-era of motorsport, and the never before heard stories from the paddock.  On this 2nd lap with TV presenter Bill Woods, host Greg 'Rusty' Rust uncovers the life of a great automotive personality, and hears even more hilarious yarns. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E38 Dec 23, 2019 36 min

Casey Stoner (Part 1)

After evading media in post-race life, the MotoGP legend opens up for the first time about the silent battle he's been fighting in retirement and life.  Casey Stoner shares his incredible story of sacrifice and single-minded determination with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, outlining what it took to make it to the to the top in the gutsiest form of racing - MotoGP.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E37 Dec 02, 2019 34 min

Casey Stoner (Part 2)

The untold aspects of his rivalry with Valentino Rossi, the reason behind his shock decision to retire, and the new battle he's facing to get back to full fitness.  Casey Stoner speaks in his own words, and holds an unmistakable conviction in the way he acts. Hear it all, and share in the life of MotoGP legend Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E37 Dec 02, 2019 40 min

Graeme Crosby (Part 1)

One of the most successful racers we've ever seen, The Larrikin Biker opens up about political correctness, and why things have changed since the 70's and 80's.  Graeme Crosby's life and career is a fun filled ride, one which the Kiwi hasn't shared too often. Explore it all with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E36 Nov 11, 2019 32 min

Graeme Crosby (Part 2)

The only racer to win the Imola 200, Daytona 200, and the Isle of Man TT, this Kiwi has always been an outrageous character.  Graeme Crosby was successful in almost every form of road or circuit racing in the 70's and 80's, and as he tells host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, one his favourites, was BathurstSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E36 Nov 11, 2019 37 min

Graeme Crosby (Part 3)

A bike restoration we couldn't believe, the shock decision to stop racing bikes, and the untold 2006 Hall of Fame ceremony stories.  In the conclusion of Graeme Crosby's treble, explore the twilight of one of the sport's most successful racers with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E36 Nov 11, 2019 42 min

Michael Masi

What happens when a world championship is on the line, and how umpiring Formula One has never been more difficult.  Thrust into the F1 spotlight following the passing of race director Charlie Whiting, Aussie Michael Masi is one of the most influential figures in the most prestigious motorsport in the world. Hear Michael open up, and share untold stories with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E35 Oct 23, 2019 96 min

Victor Bray (Part 1)

The unheard stories of street drag-racing, where the movies get it wrong, and becoming one of the sport's pioneering figures.  From growing the finest quality tomatoes, to King of the Quarter Mile. Victor Bray chats with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust about all things speed and acceleration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E34 Sep 09, 2019 65 min

Victor Bray (part 2)

A brutal battle with cancer, and how the wins, world records and insane burnouts turned this champion bloke into the Peter Brock of drag racing.  In an emotive second lap, Victor Bray talks with Greg 'Rusty' Rust about not only racing, but all things family, life, and health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E34 Sep 09, 2019 63 min

Garry Rush

The untold story of trying Formula One, becoming an icon of Australian Speedway and how his 10 National Sprintcar titles mean a lot, but not everything.  Speedway Hall of Famer, and legendary figure of Australian motorsport Garry Rush chats to host Greg 'Rusty' Rust about the important things; and that doesn't always mean racing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S1E33 Aug 19, 2019 88 min