Drifting is where competitors slide their car around a course in a cloud of tire smoke. Its origins date back to the 1970's in Japan but one of the world's best hails from New Zealand - Mad Mike Whiddett. Mike chats to host Greg Rust and catalogues his collection of fire breathing rotary Mazda's and what it's like to drive them on the edge of losing control.
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In Rusty's Garage, automotive commentator and journalist Greg Rust speaks to the most passionate designers, collectors, riders and drivers 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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One of the world's most respected two-wheel off road racers, and an eight-time Australian Motocross Champion. This WA-born speedster is a pioneering, boundary pushing, Aussie motorsport legend. 

Host Greg 'Rusty' Rust uncovers the influence of Leisky's father, the late Bob Leisk, and explores Jeff's proud indigenous heritage, before hitting the throttle and launching into Jeff Leisk's brilliant career down under and taking on some of the biggest names in the USA.

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Mr Motocross Jeff Leisk (Part 1)

The racing regrets harboured in retirement, a race loss after running out of fuel on track, and an emu farming adventure.

Host Greg 'Rusty' Rust uncovers Jeff Leisk's grounding life reset post-retirement and walks the path from the dizzy heights of Motocross, to Sprintcar racing, and now a leader in the moto-business.

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Mr Motorcycle Industry Jeff Leisk (Part 2)

The larrikin racer turned team owner who stole rival team apparel, took part in crazy late night pitstop practise in a caravan park, and went on to win the prestigious Jim Clark Trophy.

Andy McElrea's journey is packed with laughs, some missed opportunities and the Kiwi 'can-do' approach to motor racing that took him all over the world. Join host and broadcaster Greg Rust as they relive the early years.

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Andy McElrea (Part 1)

Changing lives on and off the track, turning down an offer from legends Peter Brock and Dick Johnson, and the career defining financial decision that changed it all.

Andy McElrea's time as a team owner has been about sacrifice and empowering others. His program 'No Second Chance' shares some of the most important messages to help young people make good choices, something 'Rusty' is enormously passionate about.  

'No Second Chance': https://n2c.com.au/

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Andy McElrea (Part 2)

A life changing dinner party with Roger Penske, the impact of Brad Jones and why their relationship is so important, and why BMX bikes, coffee and his kids are all part of a similar focus.

Fabian Coulthard's 400+ race (and counting) Supercars career is one of the sports' greats.

Join host Greg 'Rusty' Rust in exploring Fabs' life on and off the track. 

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