SPIN, The Rally Pod
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Robert Reid on the WRC's impending UK return
2001 World Rally Champion Robert Reid joins SPIN, the Rally Pod to discuss Britain's return to the WRC in 2027, the state of British national rallying, his own memories competing in Aberdeenshire and more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Latvala back in the drivers' seat with a new Toyota
Jari-Matti Latvala joins SPIN, The Rally Pod to talk about his latest adventure: driving the new-for-2026 Toyota GR Corolla Rally RC2 at the Olympus Rally, round three of the American Rally Association National Championship season.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Max McRae announces his 2026 BRC program and WRC2 hopes
Max McRae joins Luke Barry on SPIN, The Rally Pod to break the news that he'll be competing for the British Rally Championship title in 2026 behind the wheel of a Škoda Fabia RS Rally2. He also dives into his rallying backstory, the importance of next year's Rally Scotland to him and his hopes to also compete in WRC2 later this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Safari Rally Kenya 2026 Review: Katsuta's first win
Colin Clark and George Donaldson assemble on SPIN, The Rally Pod to discuss Takamoto Katsuta's first ever World Rally Championship win and the bruising affair that was the 2026 Safari Rally Kenya. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Safari Rally Kenya 2026 preview: Anyone can win!
Colin Clark and George Donaldson look ahead to Safari Rally Kenya 2026, which promises to be the toughest of the modern era. Could literally any of the Rally1, even some Rally2 drivers, win? George has a theory...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Keaton Williams: Another co-driver with a management role
Four-time American champion Keaton Williams explains his new job with Standard Motorsports in the ARA, and why it doesn't mean the end of his co-driving careerSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
John Coyne: The man nurturing a generation
Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy patron John Coyne joins Luke Barry to discuss his input in developing 25% of this year's full-time Rally1 drivers, his own rallying backstory and the ultimate aim(s) of the Academy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rally Sweden 2026: Are we seeing a different Elfyn Evans?
The band's back together as George Donaldson joins David Evans and Colin Clark for the Rally Sweden debrief, along with host Luke Barry.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Lia Block's reflection on a dream drive but sour result
Lia Block could not possibly have dreamed of a better performance on her return to rallying, but she couldn't have predicted such heartbreak either. Just 100 meters from her first ARA National win, her Ford Fiesta Rally3 broke down and she was left with nothing. Reflecting on that performance, she's joined by Derek Dauncey and host David Evans on SPIN, The Rally Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jonne Halttunen's new 2026 adventures
Two-time World Rally champion Jonne Halttunen joins David Evans to talk about his new driving challenge, involvement in Toyota's ARA project, the future of Finnish rallying and how he felt watching Monte Carlo Rally from the sidelinesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Elliott Edmondson's journey to co-driving Oliver Solberg
Fresh from winning the Monte Carlo Rally, Elliott Edmondson joins David Evans on SPIN, The Rally Pod to discuss his career to-date and that epic, surprise victory at round oneSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When two drivers thought they'd won the Monte Carlo Rally
In 2002, Tommi Mäkinen won his fourth (and final) Monte Carlo Rally in a row. But Sébastien Loeb was the one who stood on the top step of the podium. George Donaldson, then Subaru's team manager, shares the story of how his shrewdness helped uncover some sneaky Citroën tactics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.