Rusty's Garage

The rise of Lotus F1, a move to Brazil for Emerson Fittipaldi, hair raising stories of flying to F1 GPs, the day Adrian Newey applied for a job and returning to the Australian racing scene. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a fascinating chat about competitive life in Formula 1 on the other side of the pit wall and continuing to design and engineer in his 80’s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By popular demand, one of the real characters of the Supercars paddock for a special episode of the Garage. From growing up around legends of Aussie Motorsport to driving for Mitsubishi in Japan and why it always felt like Brad and his brother Kim against the world. Plus working with the King Peter Brock and a cheeky late night tyre pressure check on his brother Phil Brock's race car. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a personality fuelled convo with Supercars team owner Brad Jones from BJR - brought to you by Pizza HutSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barry Sheene introducing Brad to music legend Phil Collins, the immense potential he saw in Jason Richards, his great friendship with Neil Crompton and their awkward wait in the foyer at Williams for a meet with Sir Frank. Plus the rare Audi race car he plans to restore and incredible memories of racing AUSCAR and NASCAR at the Thunderdome. Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust and one of the most requested Garage guests - former Touring Car racer turned Supercars team owner Brad Jones - brought to you exclusively by Pizza Hut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of Motorsport Australia talks an odd legal battle with Dame Edna, the LinkedIn message that changed everything, and the inside stories of his time at North Melbourne.  Unpack the career of Eugene Arocca with host Greg 'Rusty' Rust, and understand the drive of one of the most influential people in Australian motorsport. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The controversial decision to re-brand from CAMS to Motorsport Australia, and why that decision has changed things around the organisation. Plus, an analysis of Michael Masi's career in F1 and what's next for the former FIA man.  Host Greg 'Rusty' Rust chats the inside and out of Aussie Motorsport with the man at the top. Hear what decisions are being made and why, as Eugene Arocca unpacks Motorsport Australia from then, until now.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rare long form chat with one of the great team owners in Australasian motorsport. Working with the legendary Dick Johnson, and the respect the The Stone Brothers garnered internationally, as well as working with the larrikin Graeme Crosby and inspiring the next generation of racers.  Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for a special conversation with Supercars Hall of Famer Ross Stone as he sits down and reflects like he's never done before. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How he started one of the most iconic Supercars teams in history, the Bathurst win that changed everything, unique insights on star drivers like Marcos Ambrose and restoring their most successful race cars. Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an episode with Supercars team owner, and pure racer Ross Stone. A unique character who let results on track do most of the talking, until now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the all-time racing greats. From hustling a Hillman Imp, to the first of many memorable races at Bathurst, and business with Supercars Hall of Famer Bob Jane.  Jim Richards is a bonafide legend - seven time Bathurst 1000 winner, New Zealand Motorsport Hall Of Famer and V8 Supercars Hall Of Famer. Unpack his career and hear incredible yarns from his time in motorsport with host Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust in one of the most requested podcasts in the history of the Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Mark Skaife bottle shop incident, a race against time from Perth to Melbourne with Peter Brock, and the moment 'Gentleman Jim' knew it was time to stop racing Supercars at Bathurst.  Join host Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust for an unforgettable Garage convo with a true legend of motorsport, Jim Richards. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Working with Jacques Villeneuve and Mark Webber, and what it was like engineering for Niki Lauda. As well, some of the crazy garage projects in post-race life.  Join Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust and the incredibly talented former Reynard designer Malcolm Oastler for a brilliant convo about racing, engineering, and the human side of a very mechanical sport. The final episode of our special three-part series celebrating the return of the Australian Grand Prix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrated Formula One designer and engineer unpacks building a title winning car, his time in the Formula Ford scene and an inside look at the mechanics of a great race car. What began with a childhood fascination for anything mechanical would lead to Formula One and the creation of title winning F3000 and IndyCar machines. Greg 'Rusty' Rust catches up with former BAR technical director Malcolm Oastler for the final episode of our special three-part series celebrating the return of the Australian Grand Prix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mysterious meetings with former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, the sliding doors moment that saved AJ’s life, racing superstitions and rental car hijinks at the Nurburgring.  Join Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust in a barebones and forthright convo with Australian Motorsport Hall of Famer Alan Jones. It’s rare for AJ to jump behind a podcast mic, so we’re grateful to hear him so candidly unpack his time in F1, Touring Cars and more. This is episode two of a special three-part series celebrating the return of the Australian Grand Prix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1980 Formula One World Champion talks secret meetings with Enzo Ferrari, the legendary Frank Williams, and what he thinks of the new 2022 cars.  Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust catches up with one of the undisputed hardmen of Formula One and Australia’s last World Champion for a frank and honest conversation about the sport now, and how it compares to back in the day.  This is episode two of a special three-part series celebrating the return of the Australian Grand Prix. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Go behind the scenes of Verstappen v Hamilton, and the production of Netflix's Drive to Survive.  The voice of Netflix's Drive to Survive unpacks what it takes to make the series, behind the scenes of Verstappen v Hamilton, and what it really means to report and work in the F1 paddock.  Journalist and broadcaster Will Buxton joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust to talk the origins of his career in media, the permanent scar left by his first experience in motorsport and why he's easing off the throttle for season 2022.  Episode 1 of 3 of our special three part series celebrating the return of the Australian Grand Prix. Keep an eye on the catalogue to see who's coming up next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel Ricciardo's McLaren insights, why Oscar Piastri is the real deal and what Red Bull is doing the arm themselves for 2022.  One of the most recognisable figures in the world of Formula One, Will Buxton, joins Greg 'Rusty' Rust to give a spectacular view of the Formula One paddock before the Australian Grand Prix, and dives deep into the future of the sport for us at home and abroad.  Episode 1 of 3 of our special three part series celebrating the return of the Australian Grand Prix. Keep an eye on the catalogue to see who's coming up next. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The loss of a mate on the Isle of Man, why the smell of garlic prevented a monumental crash, and the moment he knew it was time for a change of pace. Cam Donald, the man who beat the odds, is an immensely talented motorcyclist, and someone who knows how to tell a story. From the Macau Grand Prix, to the terrifying Isle of Man TT, hop on and enjoy all the twist and turns with host Greg ‘Rusty’ Rust.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most dangerous motorcycle race in the world - the Isle of Man TT, a race where a rider dies almost every year. What does it take to win when you're flat out through village streets, screaming round sketchy corners, and launching over blind crests? Just ask Cam Donald.  The 2008 Isle of Man TT winner, and downright freaky motorcyclist joins host Greg 'Rusty' Rust to explain the race, talk his upbringing and give us an insight into what it takes to win big on two wheels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Behind the scenes of Webber/Vettel meltdowns, where the Hamilton vs Verstappen rivalry is headed and leading motorsport's shift into new age digital media. Greg 'Rusty' Rust drives a gripping convo with former F1 press conference moderator James Allen - a narrative voice in the recent Schumacher documentary. The learnings from powerful figures in the pit-lane and connecting with a younger audience so Formula 1 remains a global phenomenon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Respected Formula One commentator talks Schumacher, Senna and Hamilton in a rare insight into the elusive F1 paddock. And what it was like working with the legendary Murray Walker. On the eve of a new F1 season join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust for an enthralling chat with award winning motor racing broadcaster James Allen who became a voice of the sport during the 90's and 2000's. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The reality of Hunt vs Lauda and the golden era of McLaren, and what the inner-sanctum of one of Formula One's biggest teams was really like.  Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust as he explores the extraordinary world of Formula One with paddock (or village as he likes to call it) mainstay Bob McMurray. Unpack and hear stories from the days of Ayrton Senna, Alain Prost, James Hunt, Niki Lauda, Lewis Hamilton and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.