The Motorsport Brief | Lando building Oscar-grade inner strength and Liam Lawson's done enough
With F1 starting a much needed summer break the NZ Herald’s Alex Powell joins us with some thoughts on the sport he loves. Lando Norris is looking stronger as the 2025 title fight seesaws between the McLaren drivers. Drawing parallels with the 2016 championship battle between the then Mercedes drivers as Lando and Oscar Piastri make this a clear two horse race. Why Liam Lawson will be on the grid in 2026 and it’s not just his current form rebound that justifies it! Some perspective on Yuki Tsunoda and the second RedBull seat as Lewis Hamilton appears to be losing the race against time. Plus backing Kimi Antonelli for the long term in a world that wants instant results. Oh and some thoughts on Louis Sharp in F3, Shane van Gisbergen getting the hang of NASCAR ovals and Scott McLaughlin coming back stronger from a wretched year in Indycar. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Motorsport Brief | Nash’s big break & Triple 8 contract extensions
It’s been a big 24 hours in the Supercars paddock with the final piece of the endurance driver line-up locked away - Nash Morris joins us on the pod for the first time to talk about it. The selection process he went through at Premiair and why he was no certainty to get the co-driver’s job alongside former Bathurst winner Richie Stanaway. Nash also shares a funny yarn on what made him change course and follow a race driver career path back in 2019. This is a radio-style newsy ep so we have not one but two interviews for you in this edition. RedBull Ampol Racing’s Mark Dutton also joins us to talk about fencing in Broc Feeney and Will Brown until the end of the decade! A move that caught a few of us by surprise. Were they at risk of ‘poacher’s moving in and how the Ford Mustang project is coming along ahead of the team’s big switch in 2026. Plus the latest on their wildcard after Zach Bate’s test at Queensland Raceway in recent days as the legendary Craig Lowndes chapter with the squad nears an end. Oh and some thoughts on the F1 commentary leaning into ‘British Bias’ despite Oscar Piastri’s dominance at Spa and why we might have to accept that’s just the way it is for now. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Scott Pedder | Part 2 - The Pedder’s business story & conquering fast Finnish roads
The comeback from a frightening crash in South Australia and the moment he realized it was time to get back on the horse. Hustling a two wheel drive on the way to the Australian title in 2014 and a little sentimental attachment to that Renault Clio which is still in the garage. Challenging himself on the world stage in a Ford Fiesta R5 machine and why Scott is rightly proud of the performance in Finland including an insane jump that wowed the crowd! Plus the incredible Pedder’s suspension story from his Grandfather channeling skills he learned working on planes in WWII to his father’s early adoption of franchise formulas not all that long after McDonalds. And a managerial change in a milestone year for the company. There some breaking news too around Scott’s immediate future after a crash in Queensland ended his chances of adding another Australian title to the rally CV. How he plans to be in the moment and enjoy the beauty and pure exhilaration of competing in Tassie in November. And the ‘Trading Places’ story you may not have heard. Letting Will Brown and Brodie Kostecki drive his Skoda Rally car before Erebus let Scott loose in the Supercar on a wet and wild day at Calder Park. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Scott Pedder | Part 1 - Scandinavian flicks in pedal karts on the way to the ARC
This is a timely Feature Episode with an ageless star of the Australian Rally Championship who’s been fast and successful across several eras of competition. Sharing co-driving duties with his brother until Mum said “no more”. The Ford Escort that properly started the journey and reaching an early crossroads after demonstrating serious talent in tennis against the likes of Mark Philippoussis. A top 10 finish in the legendary Round Australia Trial with his Dad and late nights on the road hanging out with an icon, Peter Brock. Harnessing everything that was great about the family rally team and knowing when he could go toe-to-toe with the guns of the ARC. And sage advice from Ed Ordynski who showed him the way to take what he thought was a 3rd gear corner in 5th!! This two-parter isn’t just for rally fans but you’ll be left in no doubt of the deep passion Scott has for the Australian series and he is his own toughest critic. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Motorsport Brief | Ryan Walkinshaw on Toyota’s Supercars project
The Walkinshaw Andretti United team owner checks in to give fans an update on the Supra GR & when it will hit the track for the first time. Why a stable driver line-up is so important as the team gets ready to make the big switch. The part Chaz Mostert has played in recent years in galvanizing the squad. And the emergence of Ryan Wood. Rusty & Ryan Walkinshaw also talk enduro pairings & the return of Jayden Ojeda. Plus what it meant having Greg Murphy on the ground with WAU for the Perth round. What’s inside the impressive new Walkinshaw Group facility where the race team will be based? And some ‘state of the nation’ observations of the sport. This was meant to be a shortcast but Ryan was so good with his time including a sentimental wish when they farewell Ford at season’s end. You’ll really enjoy this ep! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Rusty's Garage, automotive commentator and journalist Greg Rust speaks to the most passionate riders, drivers, designers and collectors he knows. Each guest shares their stories about the machines they've owned, raced, crashed & restored throughout their lives going flat out.
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