Building Maximum Motorsport into a ‘go-to’ race and rally car preparation business with a Subaru focus.

The emergence of his son Dean as a driver and how the pair form a Yin and Yang partnership at Maximum, which is now an authorized Subie Motorsport Parts Dealer. Creating gravel notes for legends like Colin McRae and Ari Vatanen in New Zealand and nearly destroying the pace notes in a photocopier!

Winning an Australian title without a handbrake! Who needs a handbrake in rallying anyway? It’s just extra weight. How Safari competition in cleverly modified Forester and XV models has quenched his easing thirst for driving. Rob turned 70 just days before we recorded, so will he ever truly ease off the throttle?

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This week's special bonus episode features former racer turned expert commentator Townsend Bell, who joins us to analyse the 2024 field as the build-up to the Greatest Spectacle in Motor Racing continues.

We discuss some observations from the month of May, including former Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin's pole position with a record-breaking run. We also consider the chances of Aussie Will Power drinking the winner’s milk again. Don't miss our shortcast in the Garage library with Will, which we dropped recently.

We cover other drivers from this part of the world, such as 2008 winner Scott Dixon, former Ferrari Academy driver Marcus Armstrong who is now with Chip Ganassi Racing, and Tom Blomqvist, the Daytona 24 Hour winner raised in Auckland.

We also delve into the Penske push to pass scandal and what rivals think about it. Plus, we share early impressions of Kyle Larson as he chases both the Indy 500 and the NASCAR race in Charlotte on the last weekend of the month.

Lastly, we talk about how Townsend, James Hinchcliffe, and our mate Leigh Diffey get through the big day on-air.

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Practice and qualifying for the 108th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Motor Racing are complete. The 2018 winner, Will Power, joins us from Indianapolis to debrief the action so far.

The Team Penske driver, one of the modern-day IndyCar greats, is showing no signs of slowing down—he hit 233mph at the Brickyard in the Fast 12! Although he narrowly missed out on pole position to his teammate Scott McLaughlin, he is more determined than ever to drink that winner’s milk again.

What does he think of Kyle Larson’s chances? Is Honda still in the fight after being largely upstaged by Chevy during the month of May? And does he have a good race car underneath him ahead of Carb Day?

Plus, we discuss the Penske Push To Pass scandal and how the team has reshuffled and regrouped to focus on winning the biggest race of the year.

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We delve into the thrilling journey of the Aussie Supercross Champion who made his way to the big screen, fresh off his latest movie working alongside Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt in "The Fall Guy," which was filmed in Australia.

We caught up with Dan in Hong Kong, where he's already immersed in his next film project, to discuss Universal Pictures' tribute to the stunt industry and its homage to the original "Fall Guy."

In this episode, we discover how Dan's racing expertise translates into the world of stunts—not just on motorcycles, but in cars, trucks, and action-packed fight scenes. Learn about his transition from racing to becoming fully accredited in the stunt industry and the challenges he faces in his post-racing career.

We'll also share some behind-the-scenes insights, including a Guinness World Record set during filming and the extraordinary feat of shutting down the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a show-stopping scene. Tune in to hear how Dan's journey from the racetrack to the film set defines his unique contribution to the stunt world.

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We continue this gripping ride with former RPM and Rally reporter Alison Drower during a period in the late 90’s and mid 2000’s when Channel Ten became Australian TV’s undisputed 'Home of Motorsport'.  

From magic moments making tele at the track, in the forest and with an access all areas pass that took fans on a back stage tour. 

We have some fun with how she made Neil Crompton blush and burst out laughing when they covered Targa Tasmania. Plus, what Alison’s doing now, how Motorsport still plays a big part in her life as her son Zach Bates chases the dream of racing full-time in Supercars.

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She didn't want to come on, but she delivered in spades! We are proud to have tracked down and twisted the arm of the former Channel 10 Motorsport team member and intrepid ‘RPM’ reporter for a ‘where are they now’ feature episode.

Alison was at Ten as the network amassed a portfolio of categories that made it the ‘Home of Motorsport’. It was a golden era with everything from World Rally Championship, to Indycar, MotoGP and more. 

Before then, she worked with the late Doug Mulray on Listnr’s broadcast station Triple M. Doug was the King of Sydney radio then and was a popular member of Channel 7’s Bathurst coverage injecting his unmistakable humour to the call.

We discuss how Drower, the likeable FM radio newsreader, made the transition to our screens covering all sorts of cool yarns and bringing out the personalities in Motorsport!

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This is one for all Motorsport lovers. 

Top Gear Australia is BACK! Ahead of its May 17 return on Paramount Plus, we chat with acclaimed actor and Australian Survivor host Jonathan LaPaglia who’s been given the keys to the rebooted Aussie version along with footy larrikin Beau Ryan and Blair (Moog) Joscelyne from Mighty Car Mods, who you can find in the Rusty’s Garage library.

JPL joins Rusty to take us through what we can expect, including close calls, the countries, and his role in such a famous franchise. Plus, a dive into the LaPaglia family connection to cars and how JLP really fell in love with Muscle Cars when he moved to the USA. The first set of wheels he had as an emerging actor to his cool ‘daily drives’ now which are good enough to feature in car magazines!

For more details on Top Gear Australia’s head to Paramount!

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"Yeah baby!" Do you remember Rob’s classic F1 radio conversations with Felipe Massa?

Well, we’ve tracked him down in the UK for a feature episode, and it's a ripper. From growing up in the north, impressing at University and getting a break in motorsport on the engineering side that would see Smedley spend the better part of his life in the Formula 1 paddock with memorable stints at Ferrari and Williams. 

Rob’s delves deep into his vast time in pitlane, which also included time shaping some legendary cars in the British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) at the height of the incredible arms race between the manufacturers in the two litre Super Touring era.

He graciously took a break from his work with the Global Karting League, a groundbreaking initiative he's passionately leading, to join us for this conversation. The project is creating a buzz in the karting world and providing unprecedented opportunities in Motorsport to those who previously may not have had the chance to begin. Discover more at Global Karting League.

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The ex-Formula 1 engineer who added personality behind the pit wall, making race radios a highlight of the broadcast, and his colourful commentary remains a hit on platforms like TikTok and YouTube to this day.

In the second instalment of our series, we delve into his dynamic collaboration with Felipe Massa, recounting events from the harrowing crash in Hungary in 2009, which led to pivotal changes in helmet safety, to the intense 2008 championship finale that narrowly eluded them and has recently resurfaced in the media.

A special mention goes to Rob's nephew, Ted from Western Australia, who sat alongside his uncle during the recording in silent fascination, captivated by the stories of Smedley's adventures, perhaps even drawing inspiration to tread a similar path in the future.

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Supercars are in flyaway mode, back in New Zealand for a sellout event in the centre of the North Island they’re calling the Super400.

Tickford Racing’s Thomas Randle joins us trackside to talk about a circuit he’s raced for real.... and virtually.  

The Castrol Mustang driver had a podium finish here during his title winning season in the fiercely competitive Toyota Racing Series in 2017. While Supercars is his focus now, he also runs Dream Simulation - a globally recognised SIM training facility in Melbourne which must have come in handy for his Round 3 prep. https://www.dreamsimulation.com.au/team

Can the Ford drivers (who’ve been fast in qualifying this season) breakthrough for a win as Mustang celebrates 60 years? What we can expect from the 200k races each day across the weekend and some laughs as Randle turns pro voiceover for some safety announcements. Don’t worry, it’ll all make sense when you fire up the episode.

Rusty's Garage Motorsport Brief is your all-access pass to motorsport action. 

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