Matt Payne is back on the pod fresh from his Sunday Supercars victory in Tasmania. 
The Penrite racer talks about that epic finish (he won by 0.05) and whether he could have kept Broc Feeney behind him for much longer?  Plus how much it means to some of the former 888 team members in the Grove squad!

We also look ahead to the next couple of rounds in Perth and Darwin - what he thinks of their chances there?

Then TA2 Category Manager ‘Matty Mack’ (MacKelden) joins us with the ink still drying on this week’s deal to acquire Trans Am.  Why it’s important to still have some separation between the two despite the awesome combined field recently at Bathurst.

How they stepped in to help fill a void on the support bill at Waneroo and the nice balance they seem to have struck between rowing their own boat and working alongside Supercars at some marquee events.

It’s a Matt-a-thon on this edition of the Garage shortcast. Get into it!
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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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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Sitting in an aircraft hangar and recounting awesome stories with one of the most respected Team Owners in Motorsport. We’ve wanted to do this one for a while and we’re so glad Steve Horne agreed to come on.

How he went from watching the New Zealand Grand Prix as a youngster to working in some of the biggest pit lanes on the planet!

Leaving home with an Accounting qualification to work in racing in the UK. Meeting his wife Christine and taking a gamble on the US.

Guiding Bobby Rahal to a memorable Indy 500 win, Jim Trueman’s influence and galvanizing Truesports team of 100 staff to proudly make their own cars.
Plus the little known story of Ferrari’s Indycar. How Steve lead the project and meeting Enzo.

This is a captivating convo and because Steve typically flies under the radar (not literally) he hasn’t shared them all that often. Someone needs to write his book! 
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There’s two guests for this special Australian Grand Prix-view.  First up Guenther Steiner. He’s back on Rusty’s Garage ahead of the F1 season opener. 

We get Guenther’s observations of the talented rookies lining up on grid this year and how Oscar Piastri might just break the Aussie podium drought at home. How difficult it is to manage two No. 1 drivers….will Zak Brown end up with a few more greys in 2025?

Plus the hype around Hamilton. There’s so much excitement about Lewis and Ferrari. Does Steiner think Formula 1’s most famous team can give the 7-time World Champion what he needs for more success?

And after the break Rusty chats to Australian Grand Prix CEO Travis Auld at Albert Park. What’s new for ‘25 now it’s back to round 1 on the calendar? How the fans will get to experience a very special celebration IF we all do the right thing. 

There’s a great vibe in Melbourne. It feels like F1 has taken over the city with reminders of the race on billboards everywhere! How, like the Australian Tennis Open, this event has become a darling in the Victorian major event offering and the ROI it’s now giving tax payers. 

If you can’t be trackside catch all the action on Ten Sport from 11.30am on Friday, 10am Saturday and Sunday is massive kicking off at 8.30am.  For more details go to 10play.com.au

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Chance opportunities with Bobby Rahal, the nickname ‘Mad Max’ and being part of the so called ‘Brat Pack’ of Champcar with Dario Franchitti, Tony Kanaan and the late Greg Moore. How these incredibly competitive athletes became good friends.
Plus his NASCAR chapter and how it lead to mentoring Ty and Austin Dillon.
Max kindly dialed in at the end of a big work day at his Max Papis Innovations in North Carolina. We talk about reinventing the wheel - the steering wheel - and why the precision he brings to everyday life is reflected in the world class racing product they now make.
How MPI has expanded into all kinds of categories including Supercars and some reminders of the success they’ve enjoyed along the way. Find out more at https://maxpapisinc.com/
It’s a cracking chat this one. Settle in and enjoy the ride.

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Don’t worry Russell got even. It’s a great story! Fitting that we’re releasing this ep on the eve of a new Formula One season.
Max, through sheer determination and his early grasp of forming lasting commercial relationships, made it to F1. By his own admission his time there was brief. And why it almost marked the end of his career as a professional racer.
Plus the early days growing in the north of Italy, racing karts against lots of great names and the special momento he kept from his friend Ayrton Senna.
This is an epic chat with some good life and racing lessons from a one of the most driven and passionate competitors you’re ever likely to meet.
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