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Motorsport News Podcast
Published by Motorsport Podcast Network
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The Motorsport News Podcast brings you the latest news and views on motorsport in Australia and around the world. This feed also showcases regular episodes of the Brad Jones Racing Run Down, hosted by the Supercars squad's general manager Chris Westwood and driver of the #96 Pizza Hut Chevrolet Camaro Macauley Jones, as well as the Special Stage Rally Podcast, hosted and produced by RallySport Magazine’s Peter Whitten and Luke Whitten.
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- Special Stage: What if? The unlucky talents in Australian rallying
Who are some of the drivers who were unlucky in their careers? Who perhaps could have made it but didn't? It's a pub conversation we bring to the Special Stage Rally Podcast this week, with some common names and a few from left field. Reminisce with us as we turn back the clock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: 'Boomer' Harvey talks his Alpine Rally debut and Lovells
Brent ‘Boomer’ Harvey is accustomed to performing under the pressure of 100,000 screaming fans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. However, the contrast between that and a closed forest road, while strapped inside a rally car, presents a completely different challenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Rally driving tips from one of Australia's best (feat. Brendan Reeves)
In this masterclass episode of Special Stage, we look at driver development and hear from Brendan Reeves, who’s helped many drivers get to the next level. Geared toward drivers who already have a few events under their belt but want to safely push the limits, this episode covers the habits required to get further up the leaderboard. We dive deep into the psychological and technical fundamentals of the sport and break down the basics of tyre pressures, cornering, braking, car balance and plenty more. It’s one not to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Talking points of Narooma and Acropolis, with news to come
In this packed episode of Special Stage, we gear up for a massive weekend of action as we preview the upcoming Narooma Forest Rally and the iconic Acropolis Rally. We look at the Experts Cup Rally in WA and speak about some popular roads returning in Tasmania. Plus, make sure you stay tuned until the very end of the episode for an exclusive news tease that’s earmarked as potentially the biggest news story of 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Lancias, Rally Australia and a news wrap-up
In this episode of Special Stage, we take a trip down memory lane to look back at the controversial 2009 edition of Rally Australia in Kingscliff and reflect on the history of Greg Carr’s iconic Lancia. We wrap up all the action from the Bega Valley Rally, alongside a review of the weekend's Jimna Rallysprint in Queensland. Looking ahead, we also preview the 50th Anniversary Nissan Nightmoves event and cast our eyes to Europe as Australian star Taylor Gill prepares to drive a new Rally2 machine. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Safari Classic Rally through the eyes of likeable Aussies!
On this episode, host Luke Whitten is joined by Tim Wilkins and Ray Winwood-Smith for a long-overdue chat about their amazing adventure at the Classic Safari Rally. Taking place in Kenya at the end of last year, the gruelling endurance event is the stuff of rallying legend, and these are the first Aussies to do it in a long time. Tim and Ray give their account of what it actually takes to tackle one of the toughest historic rallies on the planet, and it’s a fantastic conversation packed with awesome stories. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Crashes and punctures shape Forest Rally ARC result
Western Australia’s Forest Rally was won by Scott Pedder, but many competitors will be rueing costly mistakes from a chaotic weekend. Luke and Matt Whitten give their thoughts on the rally weekend and ask many questions that arose from the action. Why were there so many crashes? Is it best to drive on a puncture? Who is the championship favourite? All are discussed in detail on Special Stage. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Hayden Paddon tells all on 2026 WRC and what's to come
On Special Stage this week, we welcome Hayden Paddon to the podcast to break down his World Rally Championship season so far. We dive into his 2026 campaign, getting a firsthand understanding at how his year has unfolded and what he’s been up to behind the wheel both on and off the events. With the Australian Rally Championship heading to Western Australia this weekend, we also briefly touch on the Forest Rally. Having taken the outright win there last year, Hayden shares his thoughts on the famously tricky ball-bearing gravel and what the ARC crews can expect. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Harry Bates shares his amazing WRC experience
Australian champion, Harry Bates, drove at one of the most famous rallies of all at the weekend and Luke Whitten spoke with him about the experience. Bates is asked about the early discussions that brought this event together, how the preparation was, and just how he found competing at Rally de Portugal. We also speak about the roads themselves in detail. Yes, they’re ’technical’, but what does that actually mean, and is there any comparison to Australia? Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Taylor Gill’s Italian job & looking ahead to WRC Portugal
On Special Stage this week, we're joined by Australian rally star Taylor Gill to break down his season so far. We dive into his recent performances in Sweden and Croatia, and get all the details on his newly announced Italian drive, where he'll be behind the wheel of a Citroën. With the WRC action continuing this weekend at Rally de Portugal, we also discuss the highly anticipated return of fellow Australian Harry Bates to the WRC2 category. Taylor shares his firsthand insights and expectations on how Harry will handle the tough Portuguese gravel. To wrap things up, we shift our focus to the top tier of the World Rally Championship, laying out our predictions for who will conquer the iconic stages of Portugal this weekend. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: RS Cosworth on top in Safari-like Rally Heartland
On this episode, the RallySport Magazine team give a firsthand account of the action at Rally Heartland – one of the toughest events in the country. Glenn Brinkman took the outright win in an iconic Ford Escort RS Cosworth, while Toby Price secured the state championship victory. It was a gruelling event that rewarded patience and reliability over flat-out speed that we see so often in today’s rallying. We discuss the dusty conditions and some truly ‘Safari-like’ sections of the rally, which made for some absolutely spectacular images. To wrap things up, we briefly chat about the World Rally Championship for a discussion on the Canary Islands WRC round where Toyota were dominant. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: 'Like the WRC' – Rally Queensland's street stage delivers
After a week away, Special Stage is back and it covers a vast array of events and topics. The RallySport Magazine team unpack the Rally Queensland street stage, the Otago Rally and the upcoming WRC round on the Canary Islands. In addition, we talk about a recent S1 Rallysprint – an event type for the budget-conscious that is growing around the country. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: WRC stars descend on Otago – Previewing the Action
Kris Meeke and Mads Ostberg are joined by Pasi Hagstrom, Toby Price, Alex Rullo and the New Zealand Rally Championship stars at this weekend’s 50th Anniversary Otago Rally. We take a look at the detailed book that’s been released and give an insight into RallySport Magazine’s VIP tour, which begins on Thursday evening. Then we review Wednesday’s testing action and give our thoughts on what we might see when stage times start rolling in on Saturday morning. Rally Queensland’s entry list, along with Croatia Rally starts for Hayden Paddon and Taylor Gill, are also discussed on this bumper edition of Special Stage. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Inside the GR Yaris one-make series planning
For years, a distinct middle ground has been missing from the New Zealand rally market. The newly announced GR Yaris Rally Cup NZ aims to fill that void, offering a one-make platform to bridge the gap between grassroots club cars and outright Rally2 and AP4 machinery. On this episode of the Special Stage Rally Podcast, we sit down with Tony McConachy and Paul Fallon from Rally Race Group (R2G) to get the inside story on the new series’ creation. McConachy and Fallon explain the significant international interest the category is already attracting from competitors in Australia, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: The WRC2 step from a co-driver's perspective (feat. Dan Brkic)
Continuing our co-driver theme on Special Stage, Luke Whitten catches up with Dan Brkic to talk about his WRC2 debut at Rally Sweden. Brkic breaks down the step up to Rally2 machinery, explaining how the co-driver's to-do list grows significantly in a much faster car. The episode offers a detailed look into the reality of a privateer WRC2 campaign, and is a fascinating discussion with one of Australia’s top co-drivers about doing it the hard way and the work required to progress toward the peak of the sport. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: Subaru USA's Rhianon Gelsomino on wins and titles
On this episode of Special Stage, Luke Whitten sits down with Australian co-driver Rhianon Gelsomino, who returns to the podcast after three years to discuss her recent co-driving adventures in the United States. We look at the current rally landscape in the US, specifically examining the more budget conscious limited 4WD class and what it takes to win there. As always with Gelsomino, listeners are treated to several valuable co-driving insights. It is an honest conversation about life in the sport and the unique challenges that come with competing at the top level in a growing rally nation like the United States. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: The inside word from the Pedders Rally Team launch
It’s a shorter episode of Special Stage, but there’s no substance lacking as we speak to two of the quickest drivers in Australian rallying from the Pedders Rally Team launch. Scott Pedder and Jackson Long join the podcast while at PowerPlay Campbellfield to discuss their new liveries and the prospects for season 2026. What are they hoping for out of their test event at Bathurst this weekend? Just what are their hopes for the year? We speak to them on the podcast. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: SA-bound World Rally Champion & an affordability debate
On this episode of Special Stage, Luke Whitten and Peter Whitten pull back the curtain on some of rallying's hottest topics. We dive into everything from the new Toyota WRC prototype to the complex challenges of building a truly even Australian Rally Championship, where the balance of cost and competitiveness is key. Learn more about World Rally Champion Stig Blomqvist's highly anticipated return to Australia for the Flinders to Fleurieu event and hear about Richie Dalton’s Ford Escort destined for New Zealand. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: The ARC's big new TV deal explained (feat. Adrian Coppin)
On this episode of Special Stage, Luke Whitten sits down with Australian Rally Championship Manager Adrian Coppin to break down the major news surrounding the series' new broadcast deal. With a move to Fox Sports and Kayo officially locked in for 2026, we discuss what this means for the sport's visibility and for the fans watching from home. We also dive into the revised event formats, including the new Shakedown schedule and the highly anticipated changes coming to Rally Queensland in Gympie. It is a listen for anyone wanting to know the direction of the ARC in 2026. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Special Stage: WRC star on the rise! A gravel and tarmac rally crossover?
On this episode of Special Stage, we discuss the impressive feats of Taylor Gill and Daniel Brkic at Rally Sweden, where they finished fourth in the WRC2 category. Does this result give them a better chance to lock in more WRC rallies? And what are the odds of an Aussie entry later in the year? We also shift gears to talk about tarmac rallying – specifically the Mt Buller Sprint – and dive into the history of rallying’s two distinct surfaces in Australia. Last, but not least… we unpack the latest feature on the RallySport Magazine website. The 1991 Australian Rally Championship was highly controversial, and we explain what subscribers can expect online. Special Stage is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> https://rallysportmag.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices