Rusty's Garage

Code Sport's Matt Hickey is back from the NBL comm box and ready to shift into GP mode with us. We haven't spoken to him since Kimi Antonelli wrapped up the F1 title so what was the moment the sport and the fans realised the extent of his talent? The frustrations for George Russell when it looked like his year and the incredible leadership Mercedes/Toto showed ahead of these new regs. A word on the tragic passing of the legendary Alan Jones, our 1980 World Champion and why they don't make him like AJ now. Plus Oscar and the Webbers go their separate ways. Why you need good representation and was it just time for a change? Although it's largely F1 focussed the looming Supercars showdown between Chaz Mostert, Brodie Kostecki, Broc Feeney and Matt Payne in Adelaide doesn't slip under the radar. A tank full of topics and relaxed banter....just as it should be in the Garage. Check Out the Podcast: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/rustys-garage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thrusta1/ X: https://x.com/Thrusta1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrusta1/ Check out more from LiSTNR Sport: https://www.instagram.com/listnrsport/

The moment Paul Morris went into bat for him during an almost secret evaluation test in a special Erebus race car. How Super 2 was nearly the end of the road & finding the love again with a change of direction. Some stirring from GT4 co-driving mate Summer Rintoule who he shared a win with at The Bend earlier this year. Reliving the moment Barry Ryan called with the news that ‘Hughsey’ would be stepping up. How special that weekend on the Gold Coast was and what the future holds. And why those Surfer’s theories are wide of the mark. If you want to restore your faith that good, hard working people (without that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow) can still succeed in Motorsport hit play & fill your cup. It’s good! Pic c/- Jasmine Cheney Media

Get to know Rising Supercars Star Jarrod Hughes. The Erebus rookie was at Sandown for Trans Am duties when we caught up with him at the weekend. Why he’s called ‘Howard’ & the k’s his Dad racked up taking him to work at Norwell. A big shunt in Townsville with Michael Caruso in GR86 & the good people who stepped in to help keep the dream alive. Plus Chipotle petitions, American food & erring on the conservative side of a Kaizen Award expense bill during an epic Toyota NASCAR trip to the US. Jarrod is a breath of fresh air & an infectious bundle of energy. Forget media polished convo this is raw, real & fun. You’ll fast get an idea of why he has a very bright future in the car & out of it. Pic c/- Jasmine Cheney Media Check Out the Podcast: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/rustys-garage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thrusta1/ X: https://x.com/Thrusta1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrusta1/ Check out more from LiSTNR Sport: https://www.instagram.com/listnrsport/

Our AJ rewind to celebrate his 80th birthday continues. The incredible story of a breakfast meet with Bernie Ecclestone which lead to his sudden withdrawal from a race! Getting the pilot to fire up the plane for a departure with the race barely underway. Some Supercars reflections plus a sliding doors moment that saved AJ’s life. And a racing superstition and rental car hijinks at the Nurburgring. This forthright convo with Australian Motorsport Hall of Famer Alan Jones was recorded in March 2022. It’s rare for AJ to jump behind a podcast mic, so we’re grateful to have had the chance to unpack his time in F1, Touring Cars and more. Check out his HOF citation and video here: https://www.australianmotorsporthalloffame.com.au/inductees/alan-jones/ Check Out the Podcast: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/rustys-garage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thrusta1/ X: https://x.com/Thrusta1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrusta1/ Check out more from LiSTNR Sport: https://www.instagram.com/listnrsport/

The 1980 Formula One World Champion is about to clock up a special birthday so we’re bringing back his Feature Ep to celebrate the milestone. AJ will be 80 on November the 2nd. We originally spoke with him back in 2022 in the lead up to the Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park. For a time Rusty shared the F1 desk and set at Channel 10 with the great man for the network’s live GP coverage and many of you will fondly remember him alongside the late great Daryl Eastlake at 9 before that. Alan’s always been a straight shooter. You’re never in any doubt about his view on something and he earned the right to those opinions. Keep in mind as you listen here that if our world has changed a bit, become a bit more PC well that isn’t how AJ lives his life. Keep that era perspective around the stories please. There’s some great reflections on his Dad Stan, doing it tough in England trying to get a break. Plus secret meetings with Enzo Ferrari, the legendary Frank Williams and more Enjoy listening to one of the undisputed hardmen of Formula One and Australia’s last World Champion (currently) in this frank and honest conversation. Alan is one of the very few to be uplifted to Legend status in the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. Find out more here. https://www.australianmotorsporthalloffame.com.au/inductees/alan-jones/ Check Out the Podcast: https://play.listnr.com/podcast/rustys-garage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thrusta1/ X: https://x.com/Thrusta1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrusta1/ Check out more from LiSTNR Sport: https://www.instagram.com/listnrsport/