Absolute Rally Podcast

Episode 7 - Season 2 - 02.12.2015

This weeks Absolute Rally podcast features British Rally Championship manager Iain Campbell talking revamped calendar and the excitement of a mixed surface round and the final round see's the return of the legendary Isle of Man. We have Ryan telling us all about the final few days of the Safari Rally and the battle back from 18th to 7th overall.

And Craig Breen and Tony talk about the Fiesta ST. Craig being the cars most successful driver was a great person to tell us why a simple little rally car will be missed in the WRC.  

Episode 6 - season 2 - 25.11.2015

So we give you Absolute Rally and a quarter! We do an extended show! We have 'The Guru' Julian Porter talking news, rumors and Wales Rally GB. We break down the available seats for Kris Meeke,M-Sports options, Sebastien Ogier dominance and his thoughts on Leob. Citroens reduced program and everything else we can cram into an hour with the man who has his finger on the pulse of everything WRC.

Ryan joins us from his epic battle on The Safari event telling us what its like to run as high as 4th only to finish the day in 18th! A first for any podcast to get a driver and host mid event to tell the rally world what's going on and why!

We really hope you enjoy the extended podcast and please tweet us your thoughts on the points raised.    

Episode 5 - season 2 - 18.11.2015

Tony & Ryan return for the full Wales Rally GB debrief with Ben Taylor from the MSA. Ryan also tells us how preparations are going in Mombasa for The Safari Rally which starts today (Thursday 19.11.2015). And Tony shares his tale of being a privateer in the final round of the World Rally Championships.  

Episode 4 - season 2 - 04.11.2015

This weeks Rally GB fever! Tony & Ryan talk news, views and a little bit of gossip on Rally GB eve week! Also joining the boys M-Sport's WRC codriving Lancastrian Dan Barritt. Talking his first GB and hopes for this one.

And then Art McCarrick joins the chat talking "Irish corner" the Wales Rally GB party corner!

As both Ryan and Tony are driving on the event next week there wont be a AR show. But we are back on the 18th November to share tales of the epic event. And maybe the odd guest!

Episode 3 - season 2 - 28.10.2015

This weeks show Tony and Ryan are joined by Hyundai WRC star Hayden Paddon, talking his 2015 season, tarmac rallies and team mates! And then we are joined by Allan Harryman highly experienced codriver in WRC, MERC and BRC and like Hayden was also competing on Rally Spain last weekend.

We also have Ryan's "quiz" ......

Episode 2 - season 2 - 21.10.2015

Mega show "Back to the future show" podcast as we have David Higgins talking of course his historic perfect Rally America season and of course another title to add to the previous 6. His return to WRC Wales Rally GB in a Subaru carrying the same livery as the iconic McRae car. Phil Hall a codriver who is now part of the Gazoo Racing Rally team along side Hiroki Arai the son of legendary Toshi Arai.

And Ryan talks ball room dancing in Spain!

Episode 1 - season 2 - 14.10.2015

This weeks podcast has Tony & Ryan joined by,  Craig Breen who talks Rally Corsica , Rally Greece and Wales Rally GB. Is there a driver that has had a more cruel 2nd half of 2015 in terms of luck?

We also have World Rallycross star Andreas Bakkerud who Ryan raced against in British Rallycross last week and is keen to have a go at rallying!

We are back live every Wednesday 8-9 UK time please spread the word!  

Episode Bonus Season 1 end

This is a bonus episode why Ryan and Tony are away (not together!) we are joined on this bonus episode by Iain Campbell of the British Rally Championship, who answers a lot of questions with regards to the new series.

We are also joined by Alex Kihurani the American co-driver who is currently on one hell of a journey with his health, life and rallying.

We are back live next week, with guests from Rally Corsica and all our other live features be sure to join us 8-9 UK time on Fab Radio International

Episode 10 AR Season 1 - 23.09.15

This week Tony & Ryan are joined by Iain Campbell talking the new British Rally Championship. We have Trevor Agnew former PWRC World Champion co-driver (along side Martin Rowe), performance coach and now WRC stage end reporter.(check out his blog here stagebystage.com ) We also have another codriver who sat with Martin Rowe, Rob Fagg highly experienced co-driver who guided one of the fastest motorcycle road racers in the world, Michael Dunlop who was out on the Manx Rally last weekend in a very lovely Mk2 Escort!

Now due to time constraints of live radio, we wanted to extend the discussion we had with Iain with regards to the new British Rally Championship and we are doing some special pre record shows that will be broadcast during our season break on 30th September. We are also welcoming back Rob Fagg who was loosing his voice and Skype connection on the live show so he will feature on the second special show which will broad cast on Wednesday 7th October.

We hope you have enjoyed our first full season of 10 weeks of live shows and will come back for season 2 which will run through until Christmas. Please share and tell your rally friends about us.   

Episode 9 AR Season 1 - 16.09.15

This weeks show is a cracker! Looking back on Rally Australia with the mega talented Molly Taylor talking WRC, ERC, BRC and her Rally Australia.

Kris Meeke joined us to talk rally pace over the last 3 events his podium in Australia and the up coming Rally Corsica.

We then had the man who sits along side Kris in his DS3 Paul Nagle! Who completely explains the concerns and issues of the night stage on Rally Australia and why the drivers, codrivers and teams had raised concerns in the weeks leading up Rally Australia and up until the stage prior about safety.

Some strong thoughts and opinions on night stages issues shared and discussed by people that have experienced them. Please tell your rally friends to get involved down load the show or join us live every Wednesday 8-9 UK time.