The Motorsport Brief: Randle’s ready & Doohan’s disappointment
Tickford Racing’s Thomas Randle returns to the Garage for a Tassie Supercars preview ahead of this weekend’s round. Will his pole setting pace at Symmons Plains in 2024 carry over to this weekend? What impact will the new format have and the T word - tyres! How Randle’s piano skills impressed Harry Connick Jnr at a train station of all places!! And warming up for the weekend with a ripper GT3 drive in Sydney. Then for the 2nd half of the ‘shorty’ we welcome Matt Hickey to the show. The Daily Telegraph F1 correspondent talks about Jack Doohan’s sideways shift, Oscar Piastri’s inner strength and a challenge for the FIA leadership. Cue the Miami Vice theme song (Rusty still has a white suit and apricot t shirt from that era) as we debrief Miami F1 and preview the Supercars action on the Apple Isle.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.
-------- Â
24:46
The Motorsport Brief - quarterly report card
Rusty’s homework is always late….err sorry that’s an old one. Award winning journo Paul Gover from Race News (https://www.race.news/) joins us for a state of the Motorsport nation…the world really. Lando Norris won’t give it up easily but PG reckons his McLaren teammate and series leader Oscar Piastri is the better driver for the F1 World Title fight.The Webber effect: how Mark can make a difference while Oscar treads new ground with the eyes of the world watching on. Why the FIA should do some navel gazing right now even though the organisation has a history of not worrying about what the troops or constituents think.And the hunt for a new Supercars CEO - the kind of credentials needed for the top job and the qualities the candidate should bring to the table. 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.
-------- Â
24:24
The Motorsport Brief: the Easter Bunny at Bathurst!
Network 10 F1 commentator Richard Craill is back in the Garage. He joins us from his home away from home - Bathurst - to preview this weekend’s Hi-Tec Oils 6 hour and more. https://bathurst6hour.com.au The incredible lineup of cars, some of the stars playing among a field ticking the Bathurst Bucket List and a cool bunch of enthusiasts working on the broadcast including a flock (or is that a gaggle?) of Bargwannas. We also get Craillsy’s thoughts on future events at Mount Panorama and a few of the headlines in world Motorsport. Can Liam Lawson get out of a funk, why the winner’s list in Supercars might hit double figures this year, and the blue the F1 TV director made as Oscar Piastri took the win in Bahrain. Oh and we’ve listened to your requests to be able to ‘watch’ some of the Rusty’s Garage episodes too. Here’s the link to our recent chat with Max Papis and we’ll add more eps like our recent feature with Steve Horne soon. Keep an eye out for it. https://youtu.be/zZPQ59J9Rm8?si=ifm6DBCKezvoXXNB Happy Easter everyone. 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.
-------- Â
22:39
The Motorsport Brief - Will Davison's Taupo Supercars Preview
What we learned from Taupo ‘24 and how much he wants to put his name on the Jason Richard’s Memorial Trophy after going close in the past. Catching up with Lewis Hamilton at the Grand Prix and some of Will’s fondest memories (as a driver & a fan) as Ford celebrates 100 years in Australia. Oh and his teammate Brodie Kostecki heckles in the background of the studio as we chat about their working relationship at DJR and Will’s new engineering partnership with Tom Moore. 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.
-------- Â
20:17
Steve Horne Part 2 - Tasman Motorsports to the Supercars Commission.
He is a great leader and Steve talks about teamwork being a cornerstone of success.The rise of Tasman Motorsport and the some of the drivers on its incredible roll call including Tony Kanaan and Helio Castro Neves, who are like family to the Hornes.The importance of timing and knowing when to wave the chequered flag even when they’d worked so passionately putting their heart and soul into Tasman.Coming back to New Zealand and working in Super Tourers, his friendship with Neil Crompton and chairing the Supercars Commission. Plus his determination to help the next generation of Kiwi racers on the pathway through his involvement in the Tony Quinn Foundation. Loyalty, the power of great partnerships, work ethic and the importance of understanding the business side of motor racing. Whether you’re a racer or a fan you’ll love this episode! 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.
South Africa