Paul Weel | Part 1 - the win that got away at Baja

Making ‘Play of the Day’ after a clash with Dick Johnson and running their own privateer Supercars team on the Gold Coast. Co driving for the Stone Brothers and Marcos Ambrose and acquiring Team Brock. The crash at Bathurst that ended his Supercars career and why he’s lucky to be alive! The new gen Trophy Truck on the way for he and Toby Price amid the unfinished business they have at Baja. Establishing PWR and the how the GFC very nearly ended it all. Coming to the attention of F1 teams and the intros to North American Motorsport thanks to a good friend of the pod, Leigh Diffey. Plus the next generation Weel taking aim at the Olympic Games after growing up with the family’s ‘no risk, no fun’ policy. The idea for this ep came about after Rusty’s recent Baja 1000 bucket list adventure with the team from BFGoodrich tyres.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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Weely joins the pod for a Feature Ep as he and Toby Price try to process losing the famed Baja 1000 in Mexico in recent weeks almost within sight of the finish!  A tear away on two-wheels as a youngster and how he came to an ‘arrangement’ with the Police.Riding with Jeremy McGrath and how leaving school at a young age didn’t hold him back.Plus the family love of Off Road racing and the determination his Dad Kees has shown fighting back from a recent stroke.And keep an ear out for Paul’s Dakar plan….a bud you may not have heard about until now.The Weel’s aren’t often in the media spotlight but it’s quite the story and Paul’s keen to share more of it. Enjoy this rare convo with the racer turned businessman at the cutting edge of competition cooling. 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Lando Norris celebrating his first driver’s championship we debrief the final round of a very memorable season. Rusty is joined by Matt Hickey from Codesports for their best post race convo yet! Why Papaya Rules need a tune up if McLaren persists with them & the champion qualities Oscar Piastri showed despite missing out on F1’s biggest prize. A couple of standouts of the season beyond the big four teams and a year Alpine would probably prefer to forget.Plus Senator Matt Canavan misses Zak Brown’s Christmas list and the countdown to the start of the 2026 season. How many sleeps to go? 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1980 F1 World Champion Alan Jones reckons Bondy’s talent could have taken him to global success but he chose to stay local which suited the family man. What it was like working with the legendary Harry Firth and the differences in the way the Factory Holden and Ford Touring Car outfits went about their racing. The world class rally cars he built here and what Ari Vatanen and David Richard’s wanted in those incredible Ford Escorts. Staying at the Captain Peter Janson’s place in Melbourne and driving the Porsche 956 at Sandown. Plus the important fundraising work his wife Robyn did with some of the other wives and partners to improve safety standards. This is an overdue conversation with Colin Bond OAM the Supercars and Australian Motorsport Hall of Famer who still enjoys coming to the track and hanging out in the Team 18 garage with his good friend Charlie Schwerkolt who you can also find in the Rusty’s Garage library.  https://www.australianmotorsporthalloffame.com.au/inductees/colin-bond-oam/ 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up on Sydney’s lower North Shore and marrying the girl across the road to learning the mechanical skills that would serve him so well in his career. Success at club level and how those fundamentals became a cornerstone of his achievements at the highest level. From Hill Climbs to Round Australia and forging a reputation that meant he was good in just about any discipline. There are memories of race tracks that are long gone and beating some international stars of the day on the way to wins at Bathurst, the Australian Rally Championship and more. Recorded on the Monday after an epic Bathurst 1000 Rusty sat in the lounge at the Hall of Famer’s house and the pair just chatted.  We don’t get to every car or race but you’ll enjoy the relaxed convo. The idea of finally getting Colin on Rusty’s Garage came about following the release of his fantastic new book ‘Full Tilt’ written by respected author and broadcaster John Smailes who joined us for a Feature Episode recently too. 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tickford star and friend of the show Thomas Randle joins us for a special bonus edition of the shortcast ahead of the Adelaide 500 season finale. He’s just returned from an epic trip to the UK hanging out with rally legends Carlos Sainz and Petter Solberg where he got to drive a seriously cool car on the dirt!  How he feels about being eliminated at Sandown and some observations on the four who will battle it out for the 2025 Supercars title under this new finals format. Channeling his inner actor for Tickford’s viral vids and some champagne comedy with our mates at Autobarn. We reflect on the passing of Hall of Famer Allan Moffat and the impact he had on the sport along with the importance of celebrating his legacy this weekend. Plus NASCAR sensation Austin Cindric and how he’s settling in ahead of his wildcard appearance down under. Who he thinks will win the F1 title as well as Tom’s time in the commentary box this season for the Shannon’s Speed Series. Don’t miss this ripper racing convo between a couple of mates as Tom beams in from Adelaide. 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Verstappen dominated the GP in the ‘Entertainment Capital of the World’ reminding us again of his truly special talent, the kind that will ultimately have us drawing parallels with Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna. But Max’s 69th career win wasn’t the biggest talking point in Las Vegas it was the disqualification of BOTH McLarens after failing a post race tech inspection! Matt Hickey from Codesports is back on the pod for an easy listening convo with Rusty that unpacks the lot. How could McLaren get it so wrong at such a critical time? And what does it mean with two GP’s and a sprint race remaining? Their disqualification elevates Kimi Antonelli to the podium and he did with a drive that was absolutely worthy of some silverware. Ferrari’s form wasn’t great and Liam Lawson’s lap one move reignited the Aussie vs Kiwi sporting rivalry. Plus a bold prediction as the sport moves back to the Middle East for the final two rounds of the season. 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 GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joanne dropped by the Garage studio before heading to Las Vegas for the final round.It’s been a big year for the Aussie teenager leaving the comforts of home to immerse herself in the Academy and everything it offers. Buoyed by a strong weekend in Singapore last time out Joanne is determined to finish the season on a high. The learnings in one of Motorsport’s fastest growing classes and who has helped her along the way.How she already feels a positive sense of responsibility to inspire the next wave of young Women in Motorsport.And why she is just getting started on the road to achieving her goals at the very highest levels of the sport.Spend a moment getting to know this emerging racer….a raw talent who is keeping it real as she continues to climb the ladder. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Motorsport Brief episodes with Rusty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No matter what side of the ditch you’re on you’ll love this ep!  Hayden Paddon, the first Kiwi since Possum Bourne to win the ARC joins us on the shortcast along with co-driver John Kennard fresh from the podium.Other than a rogue kangaroo in Canberra and little suspension issue nearing the finish in Tassie (which gave us all heart palpitations) the performance the Hyundai pairing put in this season was sublime!  Good luck getting that massive perpetual ARC trophy in your luggage boys. We’ve got customs on standby in a final attempt to keep it here. Will they come back and defend it next year plus a little moment of perspective courtesy of Hayden’s hero. Now in the interests of balancing the great Aussie vs Kiwi sporting rivalry (it’s passionate but friendly in rallying) we’ve added some Green & Gold to this otherwise Silver Fern convo too. In the 2nd half off this shorty Taylor Gill joins us. He went so bloody close to winning the Junior World Rally Championship in recent weeks. How he’s coped with that heartbreak and why it won’t define him. Plus his determined bid to get behind the wheel of a Rally 2 car at the highest level….and maybe the odd ARC appearance, if it all lines up. Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Motorsport Brief episodes with Rusty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded in the days following his passing Rusty is joined by Garth Tander, James Moffat, Steven Richards, Lee Holdsworth, Supercars CEO James Warburton, James Golding, Owen Kelly, Aaron Cameron. Jordan Cox and long time Garry Rogers Motorsport staffer Sally Parkinson.Leigh Diffey and Scott MacLaughlin join us from the US while former Network Ten Head of Sport David White dials in from the UK. This special edition of the pod is a collection of fresh conversations from those who knew him well….fun memories, emotional moments and high points of racing careers guided by Garry. We won’t get to everyone who raced for GRM over the next hour or so (you can find Jason and Ben Bargwanna in our library for example and there’s an awesome episode with Michael Caruso too). Crack a beer (not if you’re under age or driving) and say cheers to Garry Rogers. Someone who did so much for Australian Motorsport and Supercars. The Hall of Famer will be missed greatly in pit lane but especially by his family and friends. Our thoughts are with them at this time. 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.