Rusty's Garage

Happy Bathurst Week, everyone! To gear up for the Great Race, Rusty sits down with Team 18 Team Principal, Adrian Burgess.

In this episode, Adrian shares his memories of winning the race and reflects on how this legendary venue compares to the iconic European tracks he worked at during his impressive tenure at McLaren in Formula 1, alongside legends like Mika Hakkinen and Ayrton Senna.

There’s lots of anticipation as 2013 winner Mark Winterbottom makes his final Bathurst appearance with this squad while their other star driver, David Reynolds, who famously triumphed here in 2017, tries to get his hands on the famed Peter Brock trophy again. 
Plus, his take on managing a team of 25 people at the Bathurst 1000 and he discusses strategic considerations with the Gen 3 machines. 

It’s your ultimate pre-event guide to enjoy while traveling to the Mountain or getting the house ready for 40 hours of massive coverage of the biggest race of the season!

Rusty catches up with the likeable host of Fox Sport’s Supercars coverage during her final preparations for the Great Race - the 2024 Bathurst 1000.

Jess Yates' story is one of incredible drive and determination. She is a story teller who understands the nuances of racing and the business of Motorsport and can seamlessly shift from catering to hardcore race fans and casual viewers.

From working in Laos of all places in her early years, doing the hard yards at Channel Nine and Channel Ten in Australia before landing a dream job with Fox Sports, she takes us into all of the details of her journey, including some of the mentors who provided sage advice along the way, legends that now share the host set with her. 

It’s easy listening to this chat and you’ll discover why Jess is such an inspiration.

Get insights on what you can expect in the Bathurst 1000 coverage this year with the face of the coverage, Jess Yates. Including a behind the scenes look at the Supercars TV team’s massive pre-event production meeting.

Jess takes Rusty through the cool cars she has driven and the dream machine she would love to have in the garage. She also details a special moment when her Dad joined her in Taupo this year.

Jess also talks Women in Sport, and discuss' why she is so passionate about sharing stories like successful engineer Romy Mayer with the wider fan base. For Jess it’s not about gender, it’s about celebrating talent and inspiring others to get after their dreams and give it their all.

Oh, and keep an ear out for a side project Jess is working on. Let’s just say the kids will love it! Plus, some of the bucket list events and broadcasts she’s determined to tick.

15 Bathurst wins between them! We break down enduro season with some of the best!

A FULL wrap of Sandown! Reynolds and Davison candidly open up on the 'full course yellow' crash from Sandown - including a phone call post race. 

Plus, a look to the Bathurst 1000. The driver's go through their first and their favourite Bathurst memories, and discuss what to expect at the greatest race of all. 

It might be the best yet. 

Your questions! And some fun to finish!

Thanks Riana 🤣, Liam, Ron and Sam for your questions! Plus, the Bathurst wins that got away! And Reynolds declares a secret from one of his first times around Mount Panorama!

It's raw, unhinged and brilliant!