It’s panel discussion time. For this ep of the shortcast Rusty is joined by Tom Moore from Dick Johnson Racing and Trevor Long - the Tech and Gadget guru you may have seen on the Today Show. Trev is a massive Motorsport fan!

There is so much talk around the exponential growth of AI at the moment and how it will change our lives, so what about Motorsport?

Rusty moderates the convo to look at ways it is already working in the pitlane and wider industry as well as its potential.

We decode Machine Learning, the part it’s playing and consider whether it could lead to job losses and create new ones in our game.

How it can hallucinate at times, what causes it but also how it is significantly speeding up processes for teams.

Why Supercars is well positioned for it’s growing involvement and whether rule makers might need to restrict or police it’s use for fairness.

And perhaps most importantly how it might enhance the fan experience at events and for those watching the TV coverage.

For the record we made Rusty write this ep description without the help of AI.

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The move to Team Green and why timing is everything. In many ways Robbie was ahead of the sport’s international growth curve.

Losing a remote control plane over the aerospace division at Kawasaki HQ and please explains from their security.

Hotrodding Golf Carts at Sugo and taking a bit of bark off.
Wowing fans at home at Phillip Island and ballsy rides at Spa in Belgium.

Waking up in hospital in France after one of around 200 career crashes but refusing to give up.
Developing a cutting edge Norton powered bike to tackle Daytona and falling in love with racing all over again at the Island Classic.

Plus his friendship with the great Peter Brock, how Johnny Harvey would run strategy for Robbie at some of the endurance races, and trail riding with Jimmy Richards.

And there’s a little known story of Larry Perkins throwing his leg over a Katana and holding it wide open.

If you enjoy straight talk, a good laugh and yarns about a cool era of racing this is a must listen!
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Cutting laps of Albury Airport after dark and showing fearless talent on the dirt.
Captivating stories of racing during a golden period that included names like Mick Doohan, Graeme Crosby, Aaron Slight (who are all in the Rusty’s Garage library), the late Gregg Hansford and many more.

Doing it on a shoestring, winning against the odds and all while having fun.
Meeting Mick Hone and ‘honing’ his own race craft on the way to titles and some special wins in legendary Australian races.

Forming lasting friendships with Moriwaki and Pops Yoshimura as the door to Japan opened.
Plus his “Ideas Factory”, from home built spas to modified jet skis and the invariable chaos that ensued.

This is a life lived at full throttle and the yarns on the bike are just as gripping as those off it.  Robbie tells them well.

A big thanks to Roger ‘Spud’ Arnold for hosting us.  We sat round some of Robbie’s restored old race bikes for this one along with his mates Neil Bird, Albert Te Hennepe and the energetic Phillis Jack Russell’s ‘Molly’ and ‘Herbie’.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

 

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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!

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James Allen from Motorsport.com joins Rusty to try and make sense of Christian Horner’s sacking now that some of the dust has settled.

Is this the end of the biggest story of the Formula 1 season or is there another twist still to come?
Why following Max Verstappen’s private jet flight path and Toto Wolff’s Sardinia sailing route makes absolutely no sense during this mid season break.

The logical play Max might make ahead of the sport’s big 2026 regulation change as well as the little known ‘flare up’ between Christian & Jos Verstappen after Silverstone. 

Rusty & James also ponder the future of Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur and will Lewis Hamilton win a GP in red this year? 

Plus how will McLaren manage two incredibly talented drivers in Aussie Oscar Piastri & Lando Norris during the 2nd half of the season, especially now that Lando has shown a new level of psychological strength. 

This is one of the best summaries you will find anywhere on the interweb as the respected & articulate former F1 commentator James Allen shares his paddock insights.
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Recorded on the eve of round 3 of the E-Road Australian Rally Championship in QLD Rusty chats to the driver who’s taken the reigns of the series.

Adrian Coppin used to set-up stages in the yard at home as a youngster before an inevitable move into the driver’s seat in his teens.

The early guideance from Neal Bates and the funny little secret behind his first set of wheels, an early ‘70’s Toyota.

Finding his feet in the ARC and enticing some big name corporates and drivers to come along for the ride.

Plus the Excel, the Fiesta and cashing in a Molly Taylor raffle win to keep the dream alive.
The pace notes for this pod are gripping, the story of a competitor who honed their driving talents before a successful switch to the operations side.

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