SPIN, The Rally Pod
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Updated 4 days agoStay up to date with the world of rallying with SPIN, The Rally Pod: delivering analysis and insight of the World Rally Championship from DirtFish's panel of experts.
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Episodes (357)
The inside line on Safari Rally Kenya's WRC return
With the dust quite literally settled on the first Safari Rally in almost 20 years, DirtFish reviews the Kenya weekend, with insight from those on the ground running the event plus competitors past and present on just how demanding the first edition in the rally's new era was.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Suspension, swearing and the Safari
Rally Italy was another where the case could be made for saying the event was lost rather than won. As well as trying to get to the bottom of what's going on with Hyundai's i20, the team look at how Sébastien Ogier won from first on the road, Mads Østberg’s internal explosion and subsequent fine and suspended points penalty, and also look ahead to the WRC's long-awaited return to Africa.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Tänak turns a corner and Evans's Sainz-esque drive - Portugal WRC review
Following a hugely entertaining Rally Portugal, the DirtFish team rates the top performers - examining Ott Tänak's "light at the end of tunnel" pace - and assesses whether Hyundai's missed opportunity will be costly, or if the rallies to come give it a chance to fight backSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Everything you need to know about WRC Portugal
Colin Clark and David Evans debate Portugal form, the driver market and much moreSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hyundai starts early moves in the WRC driver market
Hyundai blinked first by locking Thierry Neuville and Ott Tanak in with extended contracts - so what implications does that have on the rest of the WRC driver market? The DirtFish team consider who might go where, the significance of Hyundai's swoop for M-Sport's tech guru Christian Louriaux, and discuss the introduction of a new 100% sustainable fuel for the 2022 seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Thoughts on a Croatian WRC cracker
The SPIN, The Rally Pod team looks back at the extraordinary first edition of Rally Croatia where Sébastien Ogier stole the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What to expect from the WRC's first visit to Croatia
It's been a long time coming, but the third round of the 2021 WRC season is finally here. DirtFish's pundits on the ground and back at base are on hand to discuss the key talking points ahead of Croatia's first WRC round - including who's most likely to contend for victory, where's best to start on the road, and what kind of conditions to expect.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our verdict on Extreme E's first weekend
The dust has - just about - settled on the Extreme E's inaugural round in Saudi Arabia. Having followed things closely on-site and back at base, the DirtFish team review the action, and ask whether XE hit its marks on two of its cornerstone points - environmental awareness and gender equality.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A look at the first ever Extreme E X-Prix
Lisa O'Sullivan, George Donaldson and David Evans are joined by SPIN, The Rally Pod debutantes Anna Duxbury and Dominik Wilde as the team looks ahead to the all-new Extreme E series and this weekend's Desert X-Prix.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why didn't Arctic Rally Finland play out how it should have?
The team dissect the second round of the World Rally Championship season - taking a look at why Toyota struggled to match expectations - examine the contrasting management styles employed by the top two teams, and pay tribute to the late Hannu Mikkola.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What to expect from Arctic Rally Finland - the experts' view
In part two of DirtFish's Arctic Rally Finland podcast preview offering, Colin Clark speaks to Tony Jardine, George Donaldson and Kristian Sohlberg - who all know a thing or two about competing on snow.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our Arctic Rally Finland expectations
From having the correct footwear to traverse deep snow to having the right suspension to go through it at over 100mph, the DirtFish team compare notes on how competitors, organizers and journalists are gearing up for Arctic Rally Finland in the latest episode of 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.
The early talking points from WRC 2021
How did the 2021 Monte Carlo Rally compared to previous editions? Where does Sébastien Ogier rank among rallying's best of all time? And what does Britain need for a successful return to the WRC calendar in the future? All this and more in the latest episode of 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.
Our vision for an alternative-energy rallying future
In this 'Green Edition' follow-up to last month's podcast about rallying's future, DirtFish's podcast regulars offer up their opinions on how rallying can - and should - stay relevant by adopting a green roadmapSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is rallying's green future as simple as it looks?
Colin Clark quizzes rally figures from across the planet on how and where alternative energy sources are making it onto the stagesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our verdict on Latvala and Solberg's new deals
The 2020 WRC drama went on right up to Christmas, as Toyota signed Jari-Matti Latvala as its new team boss and Hyundai signed Oliver Solberg as a new protegeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The top 10 WRC drivers of 2020
DirtFish ranks the WRC stars of the season - after a heated debateSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does the WRC need more Monzas?
Our verdict on the 2020 WRC's unusual season finale, whether it did the championship justice and whether we should see more rallies like MonzaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dramatic moments from the past 25 years of WRC title deciders
Ahead of the final round of the 2020 WRC season, the Monza Rally, the DirtFish team look back at some of the best title deciders from years gone by. There's also an assessment of this year's four remaining contenders - points leader Elfyn Evans, Sébastien Ogier, Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak - and their chances, plus a look at the conditions that will greet them in Italy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How prepared is Elfyn Evans for his Monza showdown?
In his last media interview before the WRC's title-deciding weekend, Elfyn Evans talks about preparing for the Monza Rally and his season so far, before the DirtFish team discuss what to expect from the points leader on the rally - if it goes ahead...See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Memories of McRae's title-winning RAC drive
DirtFish's voice of rally Colin Clark, Senior Staff Writer David Evans and former Toyota team manager George Donaldson share personal, and professional, insight on what made the 1995 RAC Rally so specialSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Turkey, safety and stage-end conviviality
SPIN's trio of Colin Clark, David Evans and George Donaldson pick apart Rally Turkey, while the Voice of Rally questions whether stage-end interviews aren't what they used to be. This episode was recorded before the cancellation of Ypres Rally, so the trio also ponder how the highly-regarded Belgian rally was gearing up for its WRC debut.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Toyota's WRC future without Tommi Mäkinen
This week's big news is the impending departure of Tommi Mäkinen from the Toyota WRC team he helped build since 2015, after the parent brand bought its WRC operations from Mäkinen's TMR preparation firm. What does that mean for Toyota and for Mäkinen? DirtFish's voice of rally Colin Clark and Senior Staff Writer David Evans discuss the ramifications.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The inside line on Toyota - from the boat home
Top Toyota personnel give Colin Clark their in-depth take on the WRC's first rally back and what comes nextSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The inside line on Britain's rallying future
BRC manager Iain Campbell talks to Colin Clark about M-Sport's Return to Rally Stages, Rally GB's future and how to bring rally action back across the UK.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.