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Did Bonnie and Clyde really write to Henry Ford to thank him for his fast, reliable getaway cars? Do you ever wonder what happens at the DirtFish Rally School? What's a tether car? The CarStuff show has explored these and literally hundreds of other fascinating topics to explain how some of the most amazing machines on land, sea and air actually work. So whether you want to know more about hearses or circus trains, salt flat racers or the popemobile, Scott Benjamin has you covered.
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This week’s guest is DirtFish instructor, rally driver, and co-driver, Michelle Miller. Michelle shares that her struggle with insomnia was the unexpected spark that ignited her passion for rally. During sleepless nights, she found herself watching SpeedVision, where her fascination with rally grew. This interest inspired her to try auto cross, all…
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Toyota driver Seth Quintero speaks to David Evans on SPIN, The Rally Pod about his program in the new Corolla RC2 in America, and his ongoing commitments to the World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC). The Californian also explains his motorsport journey so far, and why rallying has always been a passion for him See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com…
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Rob Bohn and Rupert Berrington join me for a conversation about Rally Colorado. We cover their backgrounds and how they became involved as organizers of the event. Our discussion also touches on experiences like being hit in the head, the rally's history, and its upcoming designation as an ARA National event in 2026. Send us a text Support the show…
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Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup North America is here, and is set to revolutionize the North American rallying landscape. Sean Donnelly explains what's in store and why you should take part. This episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod is partnered by Stellantis Motorsport Rally Cup North America. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californ…
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It's been a busy news week in the World Rally Championship, and M-Sport has been right at the heart of it. David Evans talks to team principal Richard Millener about the team's 2026 WRC lineup, its WRC future, Project Rally One's plans and life at M-Sport with Malcolm Wilson sharing his time between the business and the FIA. See Privacy Policy at h…
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This week, I interview Chris Allen from Chris, Creation Machine, a very talented rally photographer. We discuss his journey into photography, his experience covering American rallies, and his knowledge of both American rally and WRC. Also, we both chat about the Climb to the Clouds Hillclimb coming back in 2026. Chris also works with Mitch Meadows …
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The World Rally Championship's latest champion, Vincent Landais, joins SPIN, The Rally Pod to talk about his achievement, how he's managed to fill the shoes left by Julien Ingrassia, what the part-time schedule is like for him and why you should always meet your heroes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a…
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This week’s guest is Rafael Ruiz of the Subie & You! Podcast. Subie & You! is the ultimate Subaru lover’s podcast. On his show, Rafael shares the stories and experiences of Subaru enthusiasts and brands within the Subaru community. Rafael talks about how the podcast started and has evolved into a well-produced, interesting listen. We chat about his…
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Toyota's Hans de Bauw is an omnipresent figure in the service park who has a fascinating story to share - starting as a cameraman for the BBC and leading to a meeting with Tommi Mäkinen that positioned him where he is today. David Evans chats to Hans on SPIN, The Rally Pod as the pair talk about the realities of working in PR, why rallying really m…
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This week on Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast, my guest is Matt Gold from Drop A Gear Industries, the Gear Busters Podcast, and the Full Send Foundation. We discuss his work with American Veteran Racing Organization, his foundation’s support for teams and volunteers, his Vivio project car, and his visit to the Ken Block exhibition, and much m…
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Sébastien Ogier's world championship, Elfyn Evans' near miss, Mãrtiņš Sesks' breakthrough, Thierry Neuville's win at last, Adrien Fourmaux's time penalty, saying 'goodbye' to Kalle Rovanperä and 'see you soon' Ott Tänak... David Evans and Colin Clark aren't short of things to talk about as they debrief Rally Saudi Arabia on SPIN, The Rally Pod. See…
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It's always been a terrible irony that Richard Burns should claim the World Rally Championship title on November 25, 2001, and would succumb to illness exactly four years later. Now 20 years on from his passing, Colin Clark talks to David Evans about Burnsie's legacy, what set him apart and his memories of covering the peak of his powers in rallyin…
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For one final time in 2025, SPIN, The Rally Pod looks ahead to a round of the World Rally Championship. With the title up for grabs at the season finale, who's favorite for the crown? And what do we know about this brand-new event. Luke Barry and David Evans take up the conversation. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr…
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Is it the most iconic WRC season finale ever? As the rallying world moves to celebrate and commemorate 30 years since Colin McRae's World Rally Championship title, we’re pretending we are actually in 1995 with this review of the Network Q RAC Rally. Luke Barry and David Evans are your hosts. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif…
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As the rallying world celebrates 30 years since Colin McRae's World Rally Championship crown in 1995, we're pretending we are actually in 1995 with a series of two podcasts previewing, and reviewing, the Network Q RAC. With Subaru team-mates McRae and Carlos Sainz tied at the top of the table, Luke Barry and David Evans examine what could happen an…
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This week I welcome Chris Cyr of Team O’Neil. At first, we chat a bit about our thoughts on podcasting before Chris takes us on his motorsports journey starting with attending his first rally at age 16. He then discusses how he tried to balance a career in business together with his rally dream. At one point Chris almost gave up on his rally dream …
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On this episode I welcome the folks from the Pioneer Rally Company. Welcome Jamie Turner, Taylor Still and Hatcher Still. They talk about their backgrounds and why they started a company to create and organize European style vintage endurance rallies here in the U.S. They talk about what a European style endurance rally is, their inaugural rally, t…
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A maximum points score for Sébastien Ogier in Japan narrowed Elfyn Evans' lead to three points, with just one WRC round remaining. Colin Clark and Eliot Barnard pick apart a pulsating Rally Japan See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.…
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For the penultimate time this season, the World Rally Championship is gearing into life - and the stakes could not be higher. Elfyn Evans holds the lead but does he hold the power? Is Ott Tänak still in the race? And how could the title technically be decided at Rally Japan? Colin Clark and David Evans join host Luke Barry on SPIN, The Rally Pod. S…
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This week I welcome back Fritz Croy. But, this time he brought his wife and co-driver Brooke with him. I learn about Brooke’s co-driving experience and her training at DirtFish and at OZ Rally Pro. They both discuss their training together through rally cross, their experience at Rally Colorado and more. Send us a text Support the show https://mele…
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On this episode, I have a very special guest on the podcast. David Higgins, 10 time American rally champion joins me from Wales. David talks about growing up on the Isle of Man, moving to Wales and sibling rivalry. He also talks about competing in America and working with and competing against Ken Block and Travis Pastrana. Also, find out what Davi…
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Up next on the podcast is Mike Youngs of The Firm. Also known as The Florida International Rally and Motorsports Park located in Starke, Florida. Mike talks about what The Firm offers, what it’s like to work at a driving school and about his car projects. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, …
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Listen in to a fascinating edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod as Ian Grindrod talks David Evans through an astonishing career which began marshalling on an island off the west coast of Scotland in the '60s and took him right around the world. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n…
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Just when it looked as if Sébastien Ogier was starting to take some form of control over this year's World Rally Championship title fight, the rallying gods intervened and a crash he was powerless to prevent allowed Elfyn Evans to sneak ahead. So where do we stand now after Central European Rally? Who's the favorite? David Evans, Colin Clark and Lu…
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This week on Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast, I welcome rally driver Mike Carr, founder of the American Veteran Racing Organization. Mike talks about his military service, founding AVRO which supports veterans through motorsports therapy, his racing career and more. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.brad…
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This week on Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast, I welcome Ryan Symancek. You may know Ryan from such YouTube channels as My Life as a Rallyist and The Drive. He talks about his amazing journey starting out as a skier to rolling a Ford Bronco in his yard to co-driving and to motorsports media. Ryan learned to be a part of so many things, all by…
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We're into the final throes of the 2025 World Rally Championship season, so who's the pressure really on? What do we make of Andrew Wheatley's appointment at Hyundai and Jonne Halttunen's situation now Kalle Rovanperä is retiring? It's a jam-packed SPIN, The Rally Pod this week with Colin Clark and David Evans. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.c…
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Kalle Rovanperä dropped a bombshell when he announced he’d been leaving the World Rally Championship this year, in pursuit of his circuit racing dreams. A shock, yes. But a surprise? Maybe not. David Evans and Luke Barry digest the news, discuss the reasons behind Rovanperä’s decision, and consider what it means for both him and the WRC on a specia…
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Do we now have an outright WRC title favorite? After Sébastien Ogier’s victory on Rally Chile, it’s what’s top of mind for SPIN, The Rally Pod panelists Colin Clark, Alasdair Lindsay and Eliot Barnard. DirtFish’s on-the-ground team from Chile also explore what Ogier’s win means for erstwhile points leader Evans’ title hopes – and where Kalle Rovanp…
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As the rallying world remembers Michael 'Beef' Park 20 years on from his passing, David Evans is joined by Markko Märtin and Robert Reid to regale old stories, share memories and illustrate not just how good a co-driver he was, but what he meant to those around him. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht…
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This week’s guest is someone you may have seen or met at a number of Rally’s such as Southern Ohio, STPR and Boone. He is what I’d call a “super volunteer.” You can’t miss the pink streak in a sea of black hair on the head of Christian Zoni. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tuneta…
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Rally del Paraguay's WRC debut was a cracker – but what does it mean for the title race? And what, if anything, should be read into Adrien Fourmaux's unexpected end-of-rally retirement? David Evans and Colin Clark analyze all the key talking points from last week's rally. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice…
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On this episode of Rallying in America, I welcome Chris & Sara Nonack of ANY% Rally Team. We talk about their rally history, their many car builds and their two four legged crew members. We also discuss the Mudwhale SuperChampio and more. Enjoy. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tu…
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The World Rally Championship has landed in Paraguay, and so have we! Colin Clark and David Evans are your hosts for this episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod as they look forward to this brand-new event, and offer their thoughts on the title fight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#…
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Welcome to another Rallying in America: The Recce Podcast episode. Last week I had the pleasure of attending The Boone Forest Rally in Eastern Kentucky. There I set out to do interviews with the drivers, co-drivers, crew and others. Special thanks to Erik Hubbard, The Boone Forest Rally and Backroads of Appalachia. If you enjoy these interviews, I'…
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Welcome to the podcast. This week, I have as my guest, Michael Bodor of Mike’s Media. You’ll have to use your imagination as we review the images from an experiment we did at the Susquhannock Trail Performance Rally (STPR) this past July. If you would like to see the images, check out Rallying in America’s Facebook and Instagram pages. There, I’ve …
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Is this Kalle Rovanperä's renaissance? How difficult a position is Hyundai now in? And what next for Mārtiņš Sesks as his scheduled part-time campaign draws to a close? Colin Clark and Alasdair Lindsay talk Rally Finland 2025. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i…
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Home hero Kalle Rovanperä is still chasing a first Rally Finland win. Will this finally be his year? SPIN, The Rally Pod's quartet of panelists – Colin Clark, David Evans, Luke Barry and Alasdair Lindsay – all have different opinions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s…
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This week I welcome back Erik Hubbard of Backroads of Appalachia. We talk all things Boone Forest Rally, the American Rally Association's future training facility in Eastern Kentucky and more. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…
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Ott Tänak is the form driver in the WRC heading to his home rally – but does that make him favorite to win? And what can we expect from Oliver Solberg on his Toyota Rally1 debut? David Evans, Colin Clark and Alasdair Lindsay delve into the hot topics heading into Rally Estonia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy …
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Seven rounds down, seven to go. It’s the half-way point in this year’s World Rally Championship and time for the WRC contenders' half-term report. Running the rule over the class of 2025 are our headmasters, Colin Clark and David Evans, with Alasdair Lindsay ready to wield the cane where necessary. Which driver do you reckon is the teachers’ pet? A…
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This week I welcome Erin Alberda of The Bluebird Fund. Erin talks about how she went from horses to horsepower, how she started The Bluebird Fund and much more. For more information, visit, https://www.thebluebirdfund.org. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tunetank.com…
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This week we welcome our guest Betsy Nguyen. A co-driver from Canada competing in both CRC and ARA events. We chat about sports psychology, women in motorsports, co-driving in the upcoming Susquehannock Trail Performance Rally (STPR) and more. Send us a text Support the show https://meledesignfirm.com, https://www.bradyinstruments.com, https://tune…
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Three years after he was dropped by Hyundai, Toyota has handed Oliver Solberg his dream shot in a Rally1 car for Rally Estonia. Hear from Oliver himself before David Evans and Colin Clark join Luke Barry to dissect the news - plus Sebastien Ogier's entry to Rally Finland See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice …
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