Rusty's Garage

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. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driver, Administrator, Promoter… How his grounding (in and out of the car) was perfect for a pre-pandemic move to the other side. Working on Rally Australia and a plan that was hatched to take the WRC to Sydney and Bathurst. Getting a career changing call from Motorsport Australia in a moment of a crisis and how it lead to Circuit Racing opportunities too. And future goals for the ARC now that Adrian, his wife Jill and their Innate Event Group are managing the category. This a timely story of drive, determination and a ‘roll your sleeves up’ leadership style during a new chapter for rallying in Australia. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rookie sensation who had a breakthrough weekend in Darwin joins us to talk about his first podiums and being a part of the sport’s next wave. How he’s found the step up to Australian Touring Car Racing’s premier league and why things worked so well at Hidden Valley, a venue he’d never turned a wheel at. Applying himself after Waneroo and the things he learned in the West that helped Kai take the next step. Why he’s so composed at such a young age and the competitive genes in the family. As well as a reminder of the importance of timing. How Penrite Racing has given him the tools as one of the sport’s newest teams moves from a building phase to powerhouse! Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Driven by passion, fueled by excellence. That’s taken from Aiva’s insta but you’ll be left in no doubt of the young Aussie’s commitment to those words. Fresh from an appearance on ‘Have You Been Paying Attention’ Aiva joins us in the Listnr studios to talk about her journey to the F1 Academy. Trying to get the miles overseas fresh out of karts to ensure the skillset was up to racing in Formula One’s newest support class. The opportunity to drive for HiTech, representing a globally famous brand in Tag Heuer & when the magnitude of that hit her at the opening round in China. Being able to draw on the experience & leadership of Susie Wolff & how it’s helped, especially at the most recent round in Canada. Plus friends or foes? What the competition in the Academy has been like & Aiva’s two year plan to put herself in contention to win the title.Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke’s kids tell him to give them the short version but the convo is flowing and I don’t want it to end. This second part has a strong US focus. From the sacrifices to break into the competitive American scene and how his achievements there took the respect for Aussie Sprintcar racers to another level. Why his decision to be ‘hands on’ with the car is both an asset and something that’s sort after.Marrying an all-American girl from a legendary speedway family and the third generation Tatnell racer who is already well on the way. Plus the 12 year stint driving for Krikke Motorsport and his mateship with Shane. And is there some unfinished business behind the wheel? It’s an incredibly candid episode from one of the greats of Australian Sprintcar racing. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His disciplined work ethic started as a five year old in the family business but he wasn’t allowed at the track unless school homework was done. Brooke Tatnell shares some special memories of his late, legendary father George and how he is still coming to terms with his passing. Karting in Lithgow and the right of passage - wheel packing in a Sprintcar as a teenager. How his Dad sang out words of wisdom from the infield and overtaking the King Steve Kinser (on media day laps). He thought he’d arrived. Plus how serious Brooke was about circuit racing in Vauxhall Super Tourer and holding on for dear life trying to learn NASCAR lines at the Thunderdome. This is Brooke in his words like you’ve never heard before. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senna said if you no longer go for a gap you’re no longer a racing driver but the gap wasn’t big enough on this occasion. Lando Norris admits it was the wrong move and has handled the incident with teammate Oscar Piastri near the end of the Canadian Grand Prix like a pro. There’s still a long way to go in this F1 season so was the risk versus reward worth it in that split second decision? Matt Hickey from Code Sports rejoins us in the Garage to debrief round 10 including George Russell’s timely win and a popular first podium for rising star Kimi Antonelli. Plus SVG’s NASCAR win in Mexico, the Le Mans 24 hour and the new F1 movie with Brad Pitt is about to drop. Will there be a little Aussie flavour to the much anticipated Hollywood blockbuster? Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Give the first two parts a lesson before you dive into this one. Testing a Supercar at Queensland Raceway with Dick Johnson Racing and why it was a childhood dream. Subaru’s difficult decision to call time during a golden period for the Australian Rally Championship and a period of reinvention for Dean’s driving career. His recollections of being among the first on scene at Peter Brock’s fatal crash and the impact it had on him. It still saddens Dean thinking about the loss of a hero especially in this manner. Contesting the Bathurst 12 hour with some Subaru stablemates and a little known story of a testing incident that involved some big names. Tackling the Sunrasia Safari against his Dad and the third generation Herridge making their mark in Motorsport. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a blind tyre test to wowing the judges in a shootout at Mitsubishi for a factory drive. Riding alongside Ed Ordynski and a moment of realization around how hard you can push production based rally cars. Staying loyal to Subaru and why his Dad (Rob) told Management that it was important Dean carved his career rather than living in his shadow.  Driving for legendary rally star Possum Bourne and how Dean learned of the Kiwi’s tragic passing plus beating some big names in longer distance events and why it seemed to suit him. And success in Asia as well as his first experience with hotel quarantine years before the pandemic!  Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rally driver, Team Owner, Broadcaster. And he’s good at all of ‘em! Recorded at the www.maximummotorsport.com.au workshop in Perth, Dean recalls his earliest memories of his Dad’s rallying and the impact it had.  (You can find Rob’s ep in our library and it’s a three parter too). These days Dean runs Maximum with one eye on the history and legacy of what his Dad built and the other eye on taking the business in a direction that is part race and rally car preparation as well as a proud official Subaru Motorsport Parts distributor.  How it all started for Dean with some paddock bashing to taking their own car to the UK for an assault on the British Championship. The competitive traits of the Herridge family and giving up a promising career in conveyancing to go ‘all in’ on the professional driver path. And a rare Subie they acquired for significant step in the Aussie Championship. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's Garage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.