Neal Bates - Part 1

Another Australian Motorsport Hall of Famer. This time, Rusty heads to the Canberra headquarters of Neal Bates, a rally legend. Experience Neal's unwavering passion for motorsports. Rusty immerses you in Neal's transformative early days. From tearing through ACT housing developments, a game-changing victory with Toyota which shaped his destiny to defying skeptics in the Australian Rally Championship, this resilient "wild child" driver proves nothing can hold him back. Unravel the twists of fate redirecting Neal from circuit racing towards his rallying calling. How he evolved a road-going Celica into a fearsome force, conquering treacherous forest roads and cementing an unbreakable bond with Toyota. Be captivated by all of his intriguing anecdotes: the surprising initial rejection from Coral Taylor, the defiant rebellion against team instructions by bike racing hero Michael Dowson at Bathurst, and a little-known encounter with the legendary Peter Brock. Explore unwavering determination, the power of partnerships, and unexpected triumphs that led Neal to the prestigious Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame.  Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about in future Rusty's Garage episodes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.