Driven, clever and competitive. There is no wonder this Aussie engineer has taken his opportunity in America with both hands.

James Small discusses his big break with the legendary Richard Childress Racing in NASCAR and filling big shoes at JGR once occupied by his mate Cole Hearn as Crew Chief to Martin Truex Junior.

Join Greg 'Rusty' Rust and this expat Aussie racer as they talk about winning Bathurst, overtures from Supercars teams and why America is home now with lots of unfinished business. This is a story about aiming high, focusing on the details and keeping your feet on the ground.

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