Rusty's Garage

It has been one hell of a life in the fast lane, with stories at almost every turn. In part 2, Lyall opens up on BMW’s Bathurst in ‘97, a bittersweet win and loss in equal measure. And the time he had to call Sir Colin Giltrap and tell him a brand new car was torn in half!  Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust and Lyall Williamson as they relive some of the stories behind a mountain of trophies at International Motorsport HQ and his recollections of working with modern day stars like Craig Baird, Jason Richards, Earl Bamber and more. Follow Rusty on Twitter and Instagram @Thrusta1 for all your favourite motorsport news, views and stories! See omnystudio.com/listener See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sprintcar driver James McFadden returns home to Warrnambool in Victoria, to team up with IndyCar driver and former supercar Champion Scott McLaughlin, three-time AFL Premiership player Jack Riewoldt, Journalist and broadcaster Gerard Whateley and hometown legend turned award winning tv producer Tim Hodges to try take out the 50th running of the Warrnambool Sprintcar Classic. What began with skids in a Go Kart around a motor registry car park became a life on the road chasing the US Speedway dream. It's a motorsport story that deserves greater recognition and we're proud to be making noise about it. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust and loyal Garage listener James McFadden as they talk engine builds for one of the best in Supercars, vivid recollections of holding it wide open in his Dad's racecar which had a huge impact on him and the raw beauty of going sideways with immense horsepower on tap.  J-Mac is not only an amazing ambassador for Sprintcars, his authentic storytelling and down to earth nature makes him a great a

All roads lead to Warrnambool for James McFadden and Hodges Motorsport for the 50th running of the Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust and special co-host Scott McLaughlin for this episode of Rusty's Garage. James takes us through the supporters who ride every lap with him and the powerhouse group behind his bid for one the biggest races of the year downunder. James' story is that of an Aussie racer who's never been afraid of adventure, going wheel-to-wheel with legends like Schatz, Sweet and more each week in the United States. And his take on the state of Speedway back home.  Head to James McFadden - Hodges Motorsport to follow James' and the team in the Warrnambool Classic: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087361703292 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The cheeky kid who developed a healthy obsession for NASCAR. Aussie race driver Owen Kelly has taken on the globe, and he has the stories to match it with the best.  There are tears and laughs that any racing fan will be able to relate to. He takes us through the Grand National his Dad raced and details the restoration project with his brother and what it was like giving his kart a few too many 'tunes' when he started out on the path to Supercars and the USA. He rarely speaks about a crash that almost saw the chequered flag wave on his career before it really even began but in this episode he opens up to Greg'Rusty' Rust about that frightening day! Join Greg "Rusty" Rust as the pair explore the trials and tribulations of Owen's career of V8 Supercars and NASCAR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are tears and laughs that any racing fan will be able to relate to. From milk crate racing with John Faulkner, buying Peter Brock's road car and sponsorship proposal advice from Mark Skaife and how Owen took a hands-on approach to learning about Supercars. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for more of this fascinating chat with Owen Kelly as he zeroes in on meeting NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jnr and how his determination would lead to a move to the States to pursue a childhood dream. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're releasing this during the holiday season and the conversation is flowing so well, we want you to enjoy a third instalment on us. Owen Kelly wins in a Late Model when he wasn't supposed to, subs for Marcos Ambrose and races with Boris Said. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust as Owen Kelly laughs about getting lost among French Canadian road signs on the way to practise and a secret test in Jimmy Johnson's NASCAR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Murphy and Rusty are back together again. Murph returns to Rusty's Garage for the first time since 2018, and the next chapter is as fascinating as the first. Much has changed for the Bathurst legend since 2018. Together Rusty and Murphy unpack the Great Race Wildcard, including a special moment at the top of the Mountain in his final ever Supercars stint. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust and his good mate Greg Murphy as they talk about some special Motorsport moments and discuss some cool historic race cars that Murph is now entrusted with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By popular demand the four-time Bathurst winner answers some of your questions. In what has jokingly become known as the 'Grig and Grig' show, Rusty and his neighbour spend time talking about Murph's awesome '69 Dodge Charger restoration project and the next generation of Murphy racers. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust as a Holden hero in Greg Murphy farewells the brand, and goes into detail about his new role with the Tony Quinn Foundation and his determined bid to improve road safety! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty is trackside at Phillip Island with legendary 500cc Grand Prix winner turned MotoGP commentator, Simon Crafar.  He learnt some tough lessons along the way, and is here to share it all. From the beautiful emotion of the realisation of his families sacrifice for him to pursue his racing, to the banter off the track with fellow riders. Simon has plenty of gears, and he gets through them all. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an emotion charged ride with Simon Crafar from country New Zealand to the world stage!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A broken back, business, politics and winning a 500cc Grand Prix. Simon Crafar reflects brilliantly on the learnings, lessons and experiences from a career that took him all over the world. Plus the genesis for his globally respected Motovudu rider training. Join ‘Rusty’ for an unforgettable lap with the peaceful Kiwi Simon Crafar who is still throwing his leg over multimillion dollar race bikes and loving it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From frantically freeing himself from a fireball, to a role on the Formula 1 circuit, Karl Reindler is a survivor in every sense of the word. His career was almost over before it really shifted into gear, but his persistence took him from Perth to race against some famous names at legendary race tracks around the world. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust as he charts Karl's path. The emotion and passion from Karl is palpable in this unmissable episode of Rusty's Garage.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The emotion and passion is palpable in this unmissable episode of Rusty's Garage. Karl Reindler steps through the gripping recollections of a firey Supercars crash and the moving emotional toll it took on his family. Today, he is driving the Formula 1 Medical Car.... of all things!  Karl has remarkably reinvented himself to stay involved in the sport he loves, even when things didn't go to plan. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a conversation that is as inspiring as it is heartbreaking   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With more than half a billion YouTube views, this story of passion, hard work and fun keeps getting better. But, these insane download numbers and a global social media following hasn't changed Marty and MOOG. Join Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust as they retrace the road to becoming the number one DIY Auto Adventure show and take us inside calls from major Hollywood movie franchises along the way. See Marty and Mood in action at https://www.youtube.com/c/mightycarmods/videos Visit the guys here: https://mightycarmods.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for all the privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rusty's Garage steps into a Super Garage to discuss a true Aussie automotive success story. Marty & MOOG from Mighty Car Mods join Greg 'Rusty' Rust in a rare conversation that charts this car loving duo and their rise to fame. The self taught legends of car modification reminisce about doing voice on hold messages in the early days to help pay for tyres and step through their pioneering automotive content on YouTube when dial-up internet was still a thing.  It really is an inspirational tale of passion and hard work.  See Marty and Mood in action at https://www.youtube.com/c/mightycarmods/videos Visit the guys here: https://mightycarmods.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for all the privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of his second retirement, and ahead of defending his Bathurst 1000 title, Lee Holdsworth joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a fabulous chat.  He discusses retirement take 2 and his plans beyond Supercars, as well as his nerve-racking recollections of that popular Bathurst win with Chaz Mostert. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a deep and insightful conversation with one of the most liked drivers in the sport - Grove Racing's, Lee Holdsworth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commitment and loyalty have been the foundations of Lee Holdsworth's successful Supercars career. He forged strong ties with key people in the Supercars pit lane - often on a handshake. Join Rusty for a cracking chat with the Driver's Driver who is notoriously tough, but unbelievably fair when he puts the helmet on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Supercars Chairman interviewed like never before, hear about his involvement in a new global Supercross Series, how he got started in the Entertainment business, meeting Barry Sheene and a little known bid to promote the premier World Motorcycle Championship. Tony Cochrane joins host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an intimate conversation that unpacks the life of the enigmatic former Chairman of Supercars. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doing it Cocho's Way - secret meetings to lure him to Supercars, death threats and dealing with a track fatality. As well, outrageous Sheeney stories that will have you in stitches.  The former Supercars Chairman joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust from the Gold Coast for a tell all chat about his time in Supercars, Indy on the Gold Coast and the controversial removal of 'V8'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A shock move to the AFL, his frank take on Supercars now, working with the mighty Rolling Stones and the cool Muscle Car in the Cochrane garage. In this final chapter, host Greg 'Rusty' Rust steps into the current day of Tony Cochrane - from the Gold Coast Suns to the evolution of Supercars in 2022. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The man behind one of F1's big engineering leaps, stories of Bernie Ecclestone, and the tragic passing of 'SuperSwede' Ronnie Peterson. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust in a conversation for all racing ages with respected Aussie designer and engineer Ralph Bellamy who worked at Lotus, Brabham and more in a storied career that took him all round the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.