The highly rated Brit chats with Rusty on the eve of the 70th New Zealand Grand Prix at Highlands.  
He’s been racing in NZ over summer and broke through for a win at the old school Teretonga Park last weekend.

Freddie CV’s is seriously impressive with a swag of karting championship wins including a Junior World Title and an FIA European Championship.

Making the transition to single seaters in recent years and his recording breaking season in Italian F4 that the netted more wins than Kimi Antonelli, who held the previous record.

You’ll get a sense of Slater’s immense inner drive in this conversation, why the timing is right for him to be part of a Development Program with a major manufacturer and the laser focused approach he’s taking to Formula 3 this year.

But first he wants to win a prestigious open wheel crown in the ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ and he’s right in the hunt!

With a good team around him Freddie seems to be taking all the right steps on the path to Formula One. Respectful of those who’ve come before him but very much his own man.

This engaging chat will leave you in no doubt that Slater is the right fit for Audi as the German manufacturer gets ready to grid up in Formula 1.

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Making it to Europe & memories of his time racing there as he chased a drive in Formula One.

Some of the names he was around back the junior days in the UK like Lewis Hamilton.

Forming a friendship with Mark Webber & the training they did together including some life lessons as he climbed the ladder.

Driving the Minardi F1 car at Misano which he recalls in vivid detail even now.

Switching to Supercars & just how big that move was before landing multi year deals with all of the gun teams in pitlane.

Plus wins at Bathurst & against the odds performances for smaller teams which gave him enormous satisfaction.

As well as the next chapter with Grove which he is looking forward to immensely.

This ep just keeps getting better. You’ll understand why we reckon it’s among our best from the moment you hit play!

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The family’s rich racing history which Will has an acute appreciation for.

A WWII story of bravery & survival generations before him & its link with Motorsport.

Racing karts & taking a break for a while before getting back in ‘boots n all’ with a renewed commitment & impressive speed that set him up for a full time career.

Forming lifelong friendships with Jamie Whincup in Formula Ford & recognizing Will Power’s talent early on.

Plus getting back in a single seater in New Zealand & his impressions of the Formula Atlantic.

As well as the chance to decompress & enjoy some perspective ahead of a season of change for Will in 2026.

This conversation is beautifully philosophical at times but you’ll come to appreciate Davison’s ability to harness the tough stuff in our sport & use it as a powerful motivator.

And why he’s loving family life too.

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The 18-year-old Kiwi is back home for an awesome summer of racing before jetting back to Europe for a big year in F3.

We spoke with him at Taupo International Motorsport Park ahead of round 2 of CTFROT - Toyota’s ultra competitive single seater series.

Louis won the opening race of the season last week as the Next Gen NZ Championship launched into four straight weeks of events.

Where he gets his inner drive (lets just say he’s very determined), how he’s framed an at times difficult season in 2025 and some thoughts on the year ahead with Prema.

Plus his adrenaline addiction and sky diving while he’s here with last week’s pod guest Ryan Wood.

Hope you enjoy getting to know a young racer with a great personality who would love to add his name to the prestigious list of winners of the New Zealand Grand Prix before he jets back out to Europe for the year.

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For our first ep of season ‘26 Rusty catches up with Supercars rising star Ryan Wood in the paddock at Hampton Downs.

‘Woody’ is stepping into an open wheeler over summer and we caught up with him on the eve of round 1 of the Toyota series that’s now badged CTFROT.

There is a seriously impressive line-up here trying to follow in the footsteps of Arvid Lindblad who won the title last year on the way to a full time drive in Formula 1.  (You can find Arvid’s shortcast ep in our library).

The new F1 champ Lando Norris is another former graduate of this series.
How Ryan is coping with the different demands of open wheel racing and how the MTEC crew wisely includes some of his colleagues from the Walkinshaw Supercars squad.
Plus some thoughts on the new Supra he’ll race in the Supercars Championship this year and the ways Kiwi legend Greg Murphy helps him as he continues to climb the ladder.
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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.
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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. 
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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?

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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