SPIN, The Rally Pod
238 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago -DirtFish's Colin Clark, David Evans, Lisa O'Sullivan and George Donaldson discuss the current happenings in the world of rallying and provide their insights and thoughts.
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Michèle Mouton's WRC journey, in her own words
March 30, 2022 13:00 - 28 minutes - 26 MBDirtFish guest editor Michèle Mouton sits down with Colin Clark to talk in depth about her rallying career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The inside line on Rally of Nations' return
March 29, 2022 09:52 - 54 minutes - 50 MBThe team looks ahead to the returning Rally of Nations event, and evaluates the future of the Rally1 hybrid machines. There's also a review of the latest European Rally Championship and Qatar Baja events. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is the FIA's reduced hybrid penalty fair?
March 22, 2022 06:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBThe penalty for missing a stage due to a failed hybrid unit has been reduced from 10 minutes to two, but has the FIA made the right call? There's also a review of last weekend's 100 Acre Wood Rally in the ARA. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Becs Williams on being a female WRC broadcaster
March 19, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBWRC TV broadcaster Becs Williams joins old friend and colleague Lisa O'Sullivan to discuss what it's like to be a female journalist in a male-dominated sphere See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The tough job the FIA's new rally director faces
March 17, 2022 11:29 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MBAndrew Wheatley has been entrusted with the FIA Rally Director's job – Colin Clark, George Donaldson and Alasdair Lindsay debate the challenges he now faces to define rallying's future. Plus, there's a recap of the European Rally Championship season opener, Rally Serras de Fafe. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Debating the WRC's early hybrid problems
March 08, 2022 13:45 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBAfter failures for both Ott Tänak and Elfyn Evans on Rally Sweden, the new-for-2022 hybrid units are back in the spotlight. Do we need new regulations to accommodate the new technology? There's also a preview to this weekend's ERC opener and the rest of DirtFish Women's Month. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
From beating cancer to winning targa rallies: Jeff Morton's story
March 06, 2022 08:00 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MBColin Clark chats to Jeff Morton who shares his incredible and inspirational journey from a car accident and cancer diagnosis to his first ever targa rally win in Australia. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WRC Sweden Review (feat. Andrea Adamo)
March 01, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 58 MBFormer Hyundai team principal Andrea Adamo joins Colin Clark and David Evans to review Rally Sweden, discuss hybrid issues that beset several Rally1 cars, assess how the WRC is (not) addressing the ongoing war in Ukraine, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Sweden 2022 preview: Can Hyundai bounce back?
February 22, 2022 12:47 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBThe second round of the 2022 World Rally Championship is almost upon us, so join the team as they look towards the WRC's snowy adventure as well as reviewing last weekend's ARA and Extreme E action See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Are we misremembering Kris Meeke's talent?
February 15, 2022 06:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBA roll while leading last weekend's Rally Qatar felt like déjà vu for Kris Meeke, but what could he still offer in rallying? That's a major discussion point this week as the team also previews the return of the ARA and relives some of George Donaldson's illustrious Rally Sweden outings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Remembering Tony Pond
February 08, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBIn this week's pod, David Evans, George Donaldson and Luke Barry explore the career of British rallying hero Tony Pond, 20 years on from his passing. There's also news on Hyundai exploiting a loophole in the WRC rules to go testing in Finland, and the team delves into another brilliant Sébastien Loeb performance at the Race of Champions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Inside M-Sport's Monte celebrations
February 04, 2022 06:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBDirtFish brings you an exclusive in this special episode as Malcolm Wilson addresses his M-Sport team after winning the Monte Carlo Rally See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Did Dakar aid Loeb's WRC return?
February 01, 2022 06:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBColin Clark takes the reins in Lisa O'Sullivan's absence as the team discusses whether the bruising Dakar Rally actually helped Sébastien Loeb on the Monte Carlo Rally, and there's a fascinating debate about the usage of tires. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How Loeb made yet more WRC history
January 25, 2022 10:08 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBSébastien Loeb's record-breaking victory against Sébastien Ogier, Hyundai's worrying debut and Adrien Fourmaux's early bath are all discussed as the team review the 2022 Monte Carlo Rally. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Monte 2022 preview: What can we expect?
January 18, 2022 06:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBThe first round of the World Rally Championship's hybrid era begins this week, but what can we expect from the Monte? And is Hyundai in trouble without a defined lead driver or team principal? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
WRC 2022's hybrid question marks
January 11, 2022 19:34 - 53 minutes - 48.5 MBThe full podcast team is back together for the first time in 2022 and wonders if the WRC's hybrid rules have gone far enough, and there's chat about Colin Clark's WRC 2021 season rankings. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In conversation with the new FIA president
January 04, 2022 15:54 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBColin Clark sat down with Mohammed Ben Sulayem a few weeks ago to hear what the now FIA president's plans for the future of rallying are. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Andrea Adamo leaves Hyundai
December 08, 2021 06:18 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAfter three years in charge, Andrea Adamo has left Hyundai. Colin Clark and David Evans discuss the impact he had not just on his team, but the WRC as a whole. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does an eighth world title make Ogier the WRC's greatest?
November 29, 2021 16:34 - 56 minutes - 51.5 MBThe SPIN, The Rally Pod team dissect the final round of the 2021 WRC season at Monza, and wonder whether an eighth title makes Sebastien Ogier the greatest driver in WRC history. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Robert Reid: In-depth on the 2001 WRC season
November 25, 2021 08:38 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBTwenty years to the day since winning the 2001 World Rally Championship title alongside Richard Burns, we talk to Robert Reid about that incredible season - how they managed to win and what it meant for their future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ogier or Evans for the 2021 WRC title? Our Monza Rally preview
November 16, 2021 16:30 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBThe battle for the World Rally Championship goes to the final round again in 2021, but which of Sébastien Ogier or Elfyn Evans will come out on top in Italy? Our rallying experts consider what each of the Toyota drivers needs to do to win the title, and why both are so relaxed in the build-up to the biggest weekend of the season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Will an all-asphalt Rally Spain be exciting?
October 14, 2021 08:32 - 1 hour - 59.6 MBFor the first time since 2009, Rally Spain will include no gravel stages. Will that liven up the spectacle or simply make it more dull? That's a key question in the latest edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod as the team also wonders who is favorite to win the event and indeed the 2021 world championship. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Has Hyundai made a mistake with its 2022 driver selection?
October 07, 2021 09:24 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBIn a busy news week for the WRC, the team discuss Elfyn Evans' superb Rally Finland win and assess who has done the best business in the WRC driver market for next year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Craig Breen signs for M-Sport
October 06, 2021 06:39 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBWith today's big announcement that Craig Breen is an M-Sport driver, hear from Craig, his co-driver Paul Nagle, father Ray and M-Sport's team principal Rich Millener about the move and what the partnership can achieve. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A Gravel Grand Prix with a twist - Rally Finland preview
September 28, 2021 15:47 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBIt's Rally Finland, but not as we know it. An October date - two months later than normal - brings with it new challenges, which are laid out by the DirtFish team in our preview podcast. As well as trying to predict who might win round 10 of the WRC season, there's also a look at what to expect from Esapekka Lappi on his return to the top flight in a Toyota Yaris WRC. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...
Will Hyundai's problems spill into 2022?
September 22, 2021 19:18 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBThe SPIN, The Rally Pod team looks at Hyundai's current slump after another disappointing WRC event in Greece, and wonders whether the situation could also impact 2022. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
How will wet weather affect the Acropolis Rally?
September 08, 2021 14:23 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBAhead of the first WRC Acropolis Rally since 2013, Lisa O'Sullivan is joined by Colin Clark, David Evans and George Donaldson who analyze how the unseasonal weather could affect the spectacle. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why a telegraphed Ypres win was still the deserved result
August 17, 2021 07:40 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBHow good was Thierry Neuville's victory? What does another impressive run to second place mean for Craig Breen's hopes of a 2022 WRC seat? Why did Toyota struggle to match Hyundai in Belgium? And are asphalt rallies that interesting? All this and plenty more in our Ypres Rally review episode. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Can anyone stop home favorite Neuville on Ypres Rally?
August 10, 2021 09:36 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIt's Ypres Rally week! The Belgian classic will make its World Rally Championship bow this weekend - so does the 2021 route stay true to the event's heritage? And can anyone stop Thierry Neuville from claiming his first win of the season? The DirtFish team are on hand with all the major talking points ahead of one of the most eagerly anticipated rallies in years. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
Milestones and mistakes - Rally Estonia review
July 22, 2021 11:37 - 56 minutes - 52 MBKalle Rovanperä's record-breaking win, Ott Tänak's overdriving, the contrasting performances of M-Sport's two drivers and a lenient stewards' decision all feature in our review of last weekend's Rally Estonia, which kicked off the second half of the World Rally Championship season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why 2021 star Katsuta isn't rushing for shot in third Yaris just yet
July 07, 2021 10:06 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBIn this special edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod, DirtFish speaks to one of the stars of the 2021 WRC season so far - Takamoto Katsuta. Following his breakthrough first podium on the Safari Rally, Katsuta talks about his motorsport past, what he's changed about his approach this year, and explains why he's comfortable waiting a bit longer for his chance to step up to the main Toyota factory team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https:/...
The inside line on Safari Rally Kenya's WRC return
July 02, 2021 15:12 - 1 hour - 58.6 MBWith the dust quite literally settled on the first Safari Rally in almost 20 years, DirtFish reviews the Kenya weekend, with insight from those on the ground running the event plus competitors past and present on just how demanding the first edition in the rally's new era was. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Suspension, swearing and the Safari
June 11, 2021 16:24 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBRally Italy was another where the case could be made for saying the event was lost rather than won. As well as trying to get to the bottom of what's going on with Hyundai's i20, the team look at how Sébastien Ogier won from first on the road, Mads Østberg’s internal explosion and subsequent fine and suspended points penalty, and also look ahead to the WRC's long-awaited return to Africa. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....
Tänak turns a corner and Evans's Sainz-esque drive - Portugal WRC review
May 26, 2021 12:53 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBFollowing a hugely entertaining Rally Portugal, the DirtFish team rates the top performers - examining Ott Tänak's "light at the end of tunnel" pace - and assesses whether Hyundai's missed opportunity will be costly, or if the rallies to come give it a chance to fight back See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Everything you need to know about WRC Portugal
May 21, 2021 09:26 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBColin Clark and David Evans debate Portugal form, the driver market and much more See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Hyundai starts early moves in the WRC driver market
May 07, 2021 13:59 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBHyundai blinked first by locking Thierry Neuville and Ott Tanak in with extended contracts - so what implications does that have on the rest of the WRC driver market? The DirtFish team consider who might go where, the significance of Hyundai's swoop for M-Sport's tech guru Christian Louriaux, and discuss the introduction of a new 100% sustainable fuel for the 2022 season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Thoughts on a Croatian WRC cracker
April 29, 2021 08:56 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBThe SPIN, The Rally Pod team looks back at the extraordinary first edition of Rally Croatia where Sébastien Ogier stole the show. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What to expect from the WRC's first visit to Croatia
April 22, 2021 16:00 - 40 minutes - 37 MBIt's been a long time coming, but the third round of the 2021 WRC season is finally here. DirtFish's pundits on the ground and back at base are on hand to discuss the key talking points ahead of Croatia's first WRC round - including who's most likely to contend for victory, where's best to start on the road, and what kind of conditions to expect. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our verdict on Extreme E's first weekend
April 08, 2021 16:52 - 1 hour - 59 MBThe dust has - just about - settled on the Extreme E's inaugural round in Saudi Arabia. Having followed things closely on-site and back at base, the DirtFish team review the action, and ask whether XE hit its marks on two of its cornerstone points - environmental awareness and gender equality. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
A look at the first ever Extreme E X-Prix
April 01, 2021 07:50 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBLisa O'Sullivan, George Donaldson and David Evans are joined by SPIN, The Rally Pod debutantes Anna Duxbury and Dominik Wilde as the team looks ahead to the all-new Extreme E series and this weekend's Desert X-Prix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Why didn't Arctic Rally Finland play out how it should have?
March 04, 2021 18:15 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBThe team dissect the second round of the World Rally Championship season - taking a look at why Toyota struggled to match expectations - examine the contrasting management styles employed by the top two teams, and pay tribute to the late Hannu Mikkola. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What to expect from Arctic Rally Finland - the experts' view
February 25, 2021 21:01 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBIn part two of DirtFish's Arctic Rally Finland podcast preview offering, Colin Clark speaks to Tony Jardine, George Donaldson and Kristian Sohlberg - who all know a thing or two about competing on snow. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our Arctic Rally Finland expectations
February 19, 2021 18:23 - 58 minutes - 53.2 MBFrom having the correct footwear to traverse deep snow to having the right suspension to go through it at over 100mph, the DirtFish team compare notes on how competitors, organizers and journalists are gearing up for Arctic Rally Finland in the latest episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The early talking points from WRC 2021
February 08, 2021 15:35 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBHow did the 2021 Monte Carlo Rally compared to previous editions? Where does Sébastien Ogier rank among rallying's best of all time? And what does Britain need for a successful return to the WRC calendar in the future? All this and more in the latest episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our vision for an alternative-energy rallying future
February 03, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 43 MBIn this 'Green Edition' follow-up to last month's podcast about rallying's future, DirtFish's podcast regulars offer up their opinions on how rallying can - and should - stay relevant by adopting a green roadmap See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Is rallying's green future as simple as it looks?
January 10, 2021 09:58 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MBColin Clark quizzes rally figures from across the planet on how and where alternative energy sources are making it onto the stages See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Our verdict on Latvala and Solberg's new deals
December 26, 2020 01:00 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBThe 2020 WRC drama went on right up to Christmas, as Toyota signed Jari-Matti Latvala as its new team boss and Hyundai signed Oliver Solberg as a new protege See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The top 10 WRC drivers of 2020
December 24, 2020 01:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBDirtFish ranks the WRC stars of the season - after a heated debate See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Does the WRC need more Monzas?
December 14, 2020 06:52 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBOur verdict on the 2020 WRC's unusual season finale, whether it did the championship justice and whether we should see more rallies like Monza See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Dramatic moments from the past 25 years of WRC title deciders
December 03, 2020 08:16 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBAhead of the final round of the 2020 WRC season, the Monza Rally, the DirtFish team look back at some of the best title deciders from years gone by. There's also an assessment of this year's four remaining contenders - points leader Elfyn Evans, Sébastien Ogier, Thierry Neuville and Ott Tänak - and their chances, plus a look at the conditions that will greet them in Italy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-...