Rusty's Garage

With Sprintcars on the VAILO Adelaide 500 schedule, we thought it was time for another catchup with world renowned driver, James McFadden who will be racing the NAPA Auto Parts backed Hodges Motorsport #5 in Adelaide. 

The Aussie speedway star made an emotional speech at the recent High Limit Series banquet announcing his retirement from full time racing in the USA, but it’s not the end of the road.

J-Mac talks about the reasons behind his shock decision, explains what’s next and shares some highs and lows from his time in the States.

We look ahead to a significant moment for the sport (in this part of the world) and what his expectations are with the Hodges Motorsport team this weekend.

It’s been a hell of a ride for J-Mac, but as you’ll hear he’s at the peak of his game and still deeply loves turning left and standing on the gas! Enjoy the ride. 

A huge thank you to Tim Hodges from Hodges Motorsport for making this chat possible. 

A full debrief from the Gold Coast 500, and a look towards what awaits us in Adelaide. 

Broc Feeney let's fly on what the Championship fight could look like for him and his team mate Will Brown at the VAILO Adelaide 500, plus Tim Slade opens up on his full time racing career after 16-years coming to an end and Aaron Love with his take on his Rookie Year and the world of racing with a laugh a long the way. 

Plus, insights into the 2025 calendar and YOUR MAILBAG. 

It's all there for you on another free flowing, fresh, Driver's Only chat.  

Plus, the hot tips for what awaits at The Gala.  

The ‘Grig & Grig’ show is back after Murph’s recent run in a VN Commodore in the awesome Heritage Touring Car support races at the Bathurst 1000 where he was also a Fanbassador!  

The gig went so well he is now off to the season ending VAILO Adelaide 500 in a similar role. Speedway, Supercross, plus Cold Chisel, Crowded House and now with added Murph!

Recorded at Focus Driver Performance Centre at Sydney Motorsport Park, Rusty and Josh chatted before he hopped into his Hyundai Elantra TCR car to continue the defence of his 2023 Australian Title.

Buchan was on double duty, driving a McLaren in the GT4 Championship at SMSP too, where he finished 2nd outright on Sunday and took a class win.

Josh discusses his time in TCR, how he got the big break with HMO Customer Racing, what it was like working with the legendary Rob Benson, the nail biting finish to last year’s championship and how close he went to losing it.

He talks about working with Hyundai away from the track and the passion behind the N performance brand - including the Aussie influences.

Plus, taking on the TCR World Tour teams and drivers and what the future holds for this proper student of Motorsport who still can’t believe he’s made a life based round cars, car culture and of course racing!  

The TCR Australia Champion is a great case study in backing yourself even when the odds seem against you. Josh Buchan candidly shares his humble upbringing, the connection to cars that inspired him as a young bloke and how he literally took a punt to make it to the next kart race meeting.

He discusses the phone calls he made and the lessons he learned outside the car to try and open doors to Formula Ford and Formula 3 on the pathway. Then there’s the epic race machines he’s driven at David Dicker’s impressive facility on the South Island of New Zealand before Josh had the chance to tear up Sydney Motorsport Park for Rodin Cars in the World Time Attack Challenge.

Even if you don’t know Josh you’ll be gripped by his story and his story telling. No doubt we’ll be hearing more of him in the years to come.