SPIN, The Rally Pod
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Episodes (357)
Monte Carlo Rally 2025: Preview + predictions
David Evans, Colin Clark and Luke Barry preview the opening round of the 2025 WRC season in Monte Carlo, discussing the favorites for this weekend and the season aheadSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The worst title defenses in WRC history
In this week's episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod, Luke Barry and Alasdair Lindsay get together to discuss and examine the worst title defenses in the WRC history. And in doing so, they stumble upon a common theory when answering what actually contributed to these so-called 'worst' campaigns as world champions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is the Dakar Loeb's one weakness?
Crashing was never something associated with Sebastien Loeb during his WRC pomp, but in nine Dakar starts he's rolled in four of them. Is this the event that'll always allude him? David Evans and Luke Barry discuss, as well as pondering how WRC can garner the same manufacturer interest W2RC has managedSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our predictions for the 2025 season
As a new year dawns, David Evans and Alasdair Lindsay look ahead to what's in store, with a particular focus on the Dakar Rally which begins later this weekSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The DirtFish 2024 Rally Quiz (Play Along!)
How closely were you following rallying in 2024? Join David Evans, Colin Clark, Eliot Barnard and Luke Barry for DirtFish's end-of-year quiz and put your own knowledge to the test!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Top 10 WRC drivers of 2024 & season review
In a bumper two-hour episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod, David Evans, Colin Clark and Alasdair Lindsay review the 2024 WRC season with Luke Barry, and debate the Top 10 drivers of the seasonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The secrets of America's most gruelling off-road adventure
In this bonus episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod, DirtFish instructors Michelle Miller and Kendra Miller get together to discuss Kendra's awesome experience on the Rebelle Rally this yearSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Andrew Wheatley on the WRC's new technical regulations
The future of the World Rally Championship has become clearer today, with confirmation of the 2027 technical regulations. So who better to speak to than the man who played a major role in devising them? DirtFish is pleased to welcome former FIA road sport director Andrew Wheatley to SPIN, The Rally Pod, who joined David Evans to dive into what the next set of regulations mean for our sport.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What does the manufacturers' title truly mean to teams?
We're often told that the manufacturers' title is what matters most to teams competing in motorsport. But is that truly the case? Will Hyundai deem 2024 a failure despite winning its first World Rally Championship drivers' title, and will Toyota consider 2024 a total success because it managed to steal the manufacturers' championship from Hyundai at the death? Former Toyota, Subaru and Mitsubishi team manager George Donaldson takes center stage on this week's podcast to share his experience of fighting for WRC titles in the 1990s and early 2000s and provide a deeper understanding of just what the manufacturers' championship means.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Rally Japan 2024: Did Tänak save Toyota's season?
Thierry Neuville won the drivers' title as expected in Japan, but the manufacturers' battle incredibly went down to the last stage of the season. Toyota eventually won - but did it makes its life trickier than needed this year? Colin Clark and David Evans review Rally Japan 2024.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Juha Kankkunen on his new Toyota management role
Juha Kankkunen has been appointed deputy team principal at Toyota's WRC team. In this bonus episode of SPIN, David Evans and Colin Clark consider what it means for Toyota and rallying as a whole – and speak to both Kankkunen and team principal Jari-Matti Latvala.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The greatest WRC season finales
Will it be Thierry Neuville or Ott Tänak. Hyundai or Toyota? Oliver Solberg or Sami Pajari? David Evans and Colin Clark get together to preview the most important round of the 2024 WRC season: the finale, Rally Japan.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Drivers who should've been world champion
Five-time runner-up in the World Rally Championship, Thierry Neuville is closing in on a maiden world title which he can claim at next week's Rally Japan. So that got us thinking: who are the drivers in WRC history who should've, would've and even could've become world champion, but for one reason or another didn't quite manage it?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Jari-Matti Latvala going part-time! Is the WRC team principal role changing?
Colin Clark and David Evans join Luke Barry to debate the ramifications of Jari-Matti Latvala's decision to reduce his WRC commitment in 2025 and go part-time, with a focus on driving in the FIA European Historic Rally ChampionshipSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does Lancia's rally return come with a negative?
Fresh from attending the launch of the new Lancia Ypsilon HF Rally4, Alasdair Lindsay discusses what it means and why it should be a cause for a concern for the WRC. He and Luke Barry also examine the WRC driver market and make predictions for 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What caused so many drivers to go off at CER?
Join the gang for our analysis of last week's Central European Rally, discussing the finer points of what was universally agreed to be the World Rally Championship at its very best.George Donaldson is joined by Alasdair Lindsay and David Evans to discuss the event, and George takes up the role of team principal at Toyota to outline how he would have dealt with Takamoto Katsuta this season.This week’s SPIN, The Rally Pod delves into Thierry Neuville’s frame of mind as he sits at home awaiting a potential Japanese coronation and offers advice to the Belgian’s boss as Hyundai chases its first ever two-title season.There’s plenty more to listen out for, including the identity of the Beyond Rally Women’s Driver Development Program star with World Rally Champion parentage. And, this being mid-to-late October, there’s news on how DirtFish would like to seriously scare you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The biggest week of Thierry Neuville's career
Thierry Neuville heads to this week’s Central European Rally with only one thing on his mind: clinching a first World Rally Championship crown. With a healthy points lead, the odds are stacked in his favor. But the Central European Rally’s roads can bite at any moment. Join Colin Clark and David Evans as they discuss Neuville’s approach to the event and his desire to get the job done before next month’s season finale in Japan.Further talking points include the pressure on Takamoto Katsuta, the prospects of Sami Pajari and whether Kalle Rovanperä should be assisting Toyota’s bid for the manufacturers’ championship. WRC2’s complicated title fight and renewed discussion on the future of hybrid power in the WRC, it’s all here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inside the BRC F2 Kit Car reunion
Last weekend, Donagh Kelly invited the cast of the British Rally Championship in the late '90s to his Stables Motorsport Centre for a weekend or reliving old, and creating new, memories. DirtFish brings you the inside track.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Ogier still a bigger title threat than Tänak? (Rally Chile Review)
The gravel portion of the World Rally Championship is done for 2024, and Thierry Neuville is still sitting pretty at the top of the tree. But can he still be caught, and if so by who? Are Kalle Rovanperä's performances being overlooked, and where do things lie now after a controversial finish in WRC2?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is Neuville or Hyundai more vulnerable? (Rally Chile preview)
With Thierry Neuville 34 points out front and Hyundai 35 to the good, is the battle for both World Rally Championship titles already over with three rounds to go? Join David Evans, George Donaldson and Luke Barry for the Rally Chile 2024 previewSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From rally newcomer to champion in three years
Overmountain Rally Tennessee wrapped up two American Rally Association National titles. Brenten Kelly is joined by newly crowned L2WD co-driver champion and DirtFish instructor Michelle Miller to discuss Overmountain's ARA National debut and Richo Healey's journey from rally novice to champion in only three years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hayden Paddon's view on the state of rallying
In a special interview (recorded prior to Rali Ceredigion), Hayden Paddon chats to David Evans about the health of rallying today, and where he feels it could improveSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Katsuta dropped for Pajari in Chile & Acropolis 2024 Review
It's been a dramatic few days in the World Rally Championship. Luke Barry, David Evans and Alasdair Lindsay discuss Toyota's decision to bench Takamoto Katsuta and analyze the Thierry Neuville and Sebastien Ogier battle in GreeceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Acropolis Rally 2024 preview: The WRC title race heats up!
As the World Rally Championship emerges from its four-week summer break, David Evans, Colin Clark and Luke Barry look at the key questions that need answered, starting with this week's Acropolis Rally GreeceSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The student guiding his teacher to class wins!
Richo Healey has been a sensation in the ARA this year, emerging as the favorite to claim the L2WD title. His co-driver, DirtFish Rally School instructor Michelle Miller, chats their progress and epic class win on last weekend's Ojibwe Forests Rally with Brenten KellySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.