Rusty's Garage

The serious off-track battle that inspired this Supercars Legend to selflessly save lives, and inspire millions.  Even after a thousand starts, John Bowe's passion for driving has never waned but when a serious mental health battle took it's toll, he was at a cross-roads.  If any of the issues in this episode have affected you please contact  LIFELINE on 13 11 14. Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians, experiencing a personal crisis, access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services Get in touch with host Greg Rust - Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McLaren's Sporting Director, and hand-picked to work for Frank Williams - this Aussie engineer has worked for some of the biggest teams in Formula One. Sam Michael's story is a fascinating one, and is filled with laughter, hard work and other worldly machine yarns.  Get in touch with host Greg Rust! Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Six-time Superbike World Champion, and a true GOAT of global motorsport, this Northern Irish racer has lived a one in a billion life. Dream. Believe. Achieve. Jonathan Rea made those words the title for his book but as you’ll discover it’s a fitting description for his incredible ride into the World Superbike record books. Get in touch with host Greg Rust! Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After facing serious financial strains, this Kiwi-battler had to make a number of choices to still pursue his Supercars dream.  But those strains on the family finances didn’t deter Paul Radisich from his dream of being a professional motor racer. From circle work in the garage to winning the world cup and why he wears one of his helmets for mowing! Get in touch with host Greg Rust! Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing is sometimes called a ‘Piranha Club’ but this 24 Hour Daytona Champion has proven that nice guys don’t have to finish last. Ryan Briscoe has carved a diversely successful career that has taken him to Europe and the United States. This is his story. Get in touch with host Greg Rust! Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arguably the greatest V8 Supercar driver of all-time, he is unmatched and aptly considered one of Australia's winningest ever sports people. Mark Skaife once described himself in an ad campaign as a ‘control freak’. He chats to host Greg Rust about how the application to his craft was unrivalled and how he became one of the greatest Australian racers of all time! Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

That iconic final round of an unforgettable V8 Supercars season will go down in history. This inside look is filled with untold yarns about one of Aussie motorsports most historic moments. From nude bike riding to one of the big names in Australasian Motorsport. Host Greg Rust chats to Scott McLaughlin, who's story takes you right up to the Championship deciding round of Supercars Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five time World Champion, and one of the world's greatest every motorcycle racers opens up like never before. Details of his horrific leg injury, and the comeback to 5 straight world titles.  Mick Doohan was just 24 hours away from having his leg amputated, hear how he came back and how his team were forced to engineer around injury. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From rehearsing stand-up material at traffic lights to how his comedic instinct saved a family road-trip from boiling over! Aussie comedian Merrick Watts shares with host Greg Rust about some hilarious tales from a lifelong love of cars and motorbikes. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost being pronounced dead on-air after a frightening rally crash, opening up like never before, the balance racing has given his life, and why going fast is a psychological game changer.  Join host Greg Rust in conversation with Gold Logie winner Grant Denyer. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supercars Hall of Famer and a true champion of Bathurst, hear the untold stories of Nissan's time in V8's and why championship titles with Ford are different to the others.  Glenn Seton first went to Bathurst before he could even walk. he Mountain was a cruel place at times but the success he achieved elsewhere in Nissans and championship titles for Ford made him a Supercars Hall of Famer. He opens up to host Greg Rust as he guides son Aaron as a 3rd generation Seton racer takes to the track. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the world's best drifters, The Mad Man details his collection of fire breathing Mazdas and how he's always on the edge of losing control.  Drifting is where competitors slide their car around a course in a cloud of tire smoke. Its origins date back to the 1970’s in Japan but one of the world’s best hails from New Zealand - Mad Mike Whiddett. Mike chats to host Greg Rust and shares a number of drift fuelled yarns.  Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reason behind the shock decision to stop racing full-time and the mystery surrounding V8 Supercars' future. As well as Championship wins and Bathurst trophies, wheel-standing tractors and restoring old cars. Peter Brock's protege tells host Greg 'Rusty' Rust that he still has plenty left in the tank! Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first Aussie to ever win Dakar opens up like never before, and details the pain, sweat and tears on route to his game changing victory in the desert.  Can you imagine racing for 9,000k's through some of the most remote and toughest terrain on the planet? That's the reality of the Dakar Rally - To conquer it takes guts, determination and perseverance - something Toby Price has in spades. As first Aussie to win the race, Toby has overcome incredible challenges during his career, namely coming back from a crash that almost left him in a wheelchair. Toby and Greg talk in a Gold Coast work shop to host Greg Rust about how he did it and the vehicles he used to get him the checked flag. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deciding between Ferrari and Red-Bull, and what Fernando Alonso said to change his mind. From BMX tear away on the streets of Queanbeyan to reaching the dizzy heights of Formula One through sheer ‘Aussie Grit’. The Monaco GP winner opens up to host Greg Rust about life behind the wheel of some of the most technologically advanced race cars and some classic jalopies in the early years. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the scenes 'Kenny' stories, Top Gear Australia untold yarns and what gave him the desire to pursue motorsport as a career. Shane Jacobson started out on the long road to success in a Ford but as you'll discover he's a passionate Holden man who loves most things with an engine and wheels. The funnyman best known for the movie 'Kenny' shares the stories with host Greg Rust of why he keeps buying vintage Holden's and what it was like road tripping with Paul Hogen. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chief Mechanic for Mick Doohan & Valentino Rossi, this true motoring nut looks back on three decades in motorsport with fondness and reflection.  A racer turned Chief Mechanic who guided some of the greatest riders to more than a dozen world titles. Jeremy Burgess worked with the big three manufacturers Honda, Yamaha and Ducati and looks back on the wild ride that was the past three decades in motorcycle racing. Now in retirement ‘JB’ focuses his time on wrenching, restoring two classic British cars and chatting to host Greg Rust. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What began as a childhood passion took him all the way to Formula One in the 1960’s & 70’s and nowadays to a job on the other side of the pit wall. Host Greg Rust finds out why Tim Schenken inadvertently stood up a legend of the auto industry and the car he could have kept from his racing days which would be worth millions now. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RAAF Fighter Jet instructor, unlimited aerobatic flight competitor and all-round Top Gun tells all about life in the sky, and the balance at home.  In this episode host Greg Rust takes a look inside a hangar instead of a garage to talk to fighter jet pilot Matt Hall about some seriously cool toys. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This 'Kiwi' is a Holden Hero with four wins in the famed Bathurst 1000, but Commodores weren’t his first choice. The reason is a shock. Host Greg Rust chats through working with greats like Peter Brock to badly injuring his back and the underpowered project car that reminds him of his teens. Get in touch on Rusty's Instagram & Twitter  Follow LiSTNR's Instagram or Get in touch at LiSTNR.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.