Episodi

  • Round Australia, sponsorships and a career (feat. Kirk Marks)
    Nov 5 2026
    Kirk Marks's rallying resume is as long as your arm, with state titles, ARC class championships and Round Australia Trial campaigns. This week's Special Stage Rally Podcast chats to Kirk about his rallying career and how, among many stories, he was literally the guiding light for Peter Brock on the 1998 Round Australia epic. From throwing around Corollas and MR2s to a highly successful stint in a Subaru Impreza, Marks takes us behind the scenes of a diverse life on the gravel. He also talks about sponsorship and why he's kept his financial backers for so long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 min
  • NEW Rally Australia book unpacked
    Oct 28 2026
    RallySport Magazine has announced a new book celebrating the Perth years of Rally Australia. It's been a long process, and hear from author Peter Whitten about the process and learn what you can expect from our biggest project yet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    21 min
  • Braeden Kendrick on his tyre-killing Europe trip
    Oct 21 2026
    After the social media craze of Rallylegend in years gone by, it was an event that shot to the top of Aussie Braeden Kendrick’s bucket list. He joins the Special Stage Rally Podcast and speaks all about the event where his Holden Commodore gained a plethora of new fans. From his Sardinia spectating experience the week before, to the incredible numbers on rear tyres for just 90 competitive kilometres… hear the stories from the horse’s mouth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 min
  • Special Stage: Adelaide dramas, and the number 150 in rallying
    Oct 7 2026
    Welcome to a massive milestone for the Special Stage Rally Podcast, episode 150. The team dives deep into the history books to reflect on rallying's biggest ‘150’ milestones, before unpacking a dramatic weekend of Australian Rally Championship action. We also discuss Mitsubishi Magnas. The QRC, the SARC win, and more to come! Where will the next success come from for this odd rally car? The Special Stage Rally Podcast is brought to you by PIAA and Race and Rally Australia (https://www.raceandrallyaustralia.com.au/) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 min
  • Special Stage: Reacting to the INSANE WRC finish!!
    Oct 4 2026
    The World Rally Championship has delivered one of the most dramatic season finales in history, and the team is here with a quick recap of the Rally Italia Sardegna decider. In this episode, the team unpacks the absolute chaos of the overnight Power Stage, including Oliver Solberg’s crash, the victory for Elfyn Evans, and the jubilation and heartbreak seen across the world. We also compare it to the 1998 WRC finale and a title finish closer to home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    18 min
  • Special Stage: Red Centre rallying returns, plus title chases in South Aus
    Sep 30 2026
    Host Luke Whitten welcomes South Australian state title hope Guy Tyler to the Special Stage Rally Podcast to break down this weekend’s Adelaide Hills Rally and everything else that is happening in our favourite sport. Also in this episode, Luke and Guy unpack the ARC and South Australian title fights, Harry Bates’ rebuild, the challenges of rallying in the state, and plenty of other events nationwide, too. The details behind the Red Desert Rally Sprint in Alice Springs are discussed, as well as a breakdown of the Gippsland Rally route with a new Super Special Stage. They also touch on the WRC season finale and the Australian crew that will be competing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 min
  • Special Stage: New WRC rules discussed in context
    Sep 23 2026
    The World Rally Championship may be nearing the end of its season, but the series continues to generate talking points away from the stages. In the latest episode of the Special Stage Rally Podcast, the RallySport Magazine team unpacks some of the news shaping the immediate future of the sport. A primary focus is the cancellation of Rally Saudi Arabia, the upcoming 2027-specification cars, and a look at how the new technical regulations will reshape the top tier of rallying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 min