The Motorsport Brief | Bathurst preview with Scott Sinclair
Respected Motorsport engineer and Data Analyst Scott Sinclair joins us at Bathurst to look at some of the key considerations for Sunday’s Great Race. He worked with James Courtney back in 2010 when he won the title for Dick Johnson Racing and listner’s may also know him from stints with the Holden Racing Team and more recently with Kelly Racing’s Nissan program. These days he lends his expertise to the Supercars TV team helping the commentators tell the strategic story of the races and he provides fans with excellent exclusive content for the sport’s official website. His latest column talks about what you need for success at the Bathurst 1000 and why it’s more than luck. https://www.supercars.com/news/expert-analysis-supercars-2025-bathurst-1000-strategy-explained-double-stack-pit-stop-ford-hopes Fittingly Rusty and Scott talked as it began to rain at Bathurst. From the impact of wet weather, the value of the pre-event track walk, tyres, safety cars, having a closely matched co-driver, pitstops for brakes and fuel, plus the benefit of a little motivational radio chat. Enjoy some of the engineering considerations ahead of this weekend’s Bathurst 1000 which you can listen too on our sister network Triple M as Rusty joins Daniel Leach live from Mount Panorama for the top 10 shootout on Saturday and the big race on Sunday. 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Motorsport Brief | Oscar Piastri Joins Us From The Singapore GP
Rusty is on the ground for this weekend’s F1 night race and he caught up with the world championship leader before the action gets underway. In something of an exclusive Piastri isn’t doing a huge amount of media here as he focuses on the title race. (We get it and we’re grateful he came on). How he feels about the tough weekend in Baku last time out and the way he processes those difficult moments. With Aussie sports fans struggling to understand McLaren’s ‘spirit of fairness’ approach between its two ultra competitive drivers Oscar explains the Papaya side and why they’re at peace with it. And how he’s stayed true to himself during a box office period for the sport and the incredible demands that go with it. Don’t miss this rapport filled chat between Rusty and Oscar Piastri ahead of one of the most critical races of the season. 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Motorsport Brief | Baku blues as F1 heats up
We’re joined by Codesport’s Matt Hickey for a Grand Prix debrief after a weekend to forget for Oscar Piastri. Why he is in the best spot to bounce back mentally and in the race for the title. Is Max Verstappen now in the mix? Could this two horse race be about to face the ultimate disruptor?Liam Lawson’s drive of the season and the timely nature of his top five result. Does RedBull have too many roosters in the henhouse? And the ultimate payday for Christian Horner. Will we see him in the paddock again and potentially where? Enjoy another easy going GP convo between Rusty & Hick’s. 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Motorsport Brief | Mark Winterbottom's ripper weekend at the Bend!
Mark Winterbottom made a very memorable appearance on the pod 12 months ago but a bit has changed in his world since that Feature Episode. His role now as a codriver netted a podium first time out with his old race family at Tickford. The battle between the coey’s and was there any initial rustiness? How much he’s enjoyed mentoring the team’s Super 2 drivers and the conversation he had with JB & Billy from the Rush Hour about his bakery buy. Plus his best selling biography - Frosty - the depths he went to over the 18 month writing period and why it was so cathartic. Will there be a new chapter to write after the Great Race at Bathurst next month? https://www.harpercollins.com.au/search-results/?contributor=mark-winterbottom 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Motorsport Brief | The Juice, Jayden Ojeda
Jayden joins the pod for the first time beaming in from Adelaide after a win in GT World Challenge Australia last weekend. He stayed on in South Oz ahead of this weekend’s Bend 500, the first of the Supercars enduros. We preview the big race which marks Ojeda’s return to Walkinshaw Andretti United.What it’s like working alongside another rising star in Ryan Wood and the training item Woody forgot to bring! How Jayden’s role as a Mercedes AMG junior came about and his determination to build on that program. And how the hard road to get here has shaped Ojeda for a place in the sport that now feels more certain.Plus a 155k bike ride he’ll do in November and why he passionately supports it. https://dementiaresearchcommunity.com/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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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