In episode five of our Special Stage podcast, we preview the most anticipated ARC opener in several years and welcome along Lewis Bates to give us his thoughts.Proudly supported by MAX Cases. Visit maxcase.com.au to learn more

With thanks to MAX Cases Australia, the Special Stage team are fresh off a test day in Canberra. Luke Whitten speaks about the day and how each of the competitors were feeling about their preparations for the 2023 season.In addition to this, the news of the fortnight is discussed as we cover off on many of the hot topics. We also get a in-depth look at Hayden Paddon’s preparations for the 2023 season, with the Kiwi contesting the European Rally Championship. He talks about how he’ll transfer what he’s learnt from the Hyundai i20 N Rally2 into the ERC and how he plans to mount a challenge for the championship.Proudly supported by MAX Cases. Visit maxcase.com.au to learn more

The third episode of the Special Stage Podcast, is now live, and we get a unique insight into the M-Sport Ford World Rally Team.For this episode, we welcome Malcolm Read to chat about his important role with M-Sport in the World Rally Championship.As an important cog in the chain of M-Sport’s recent success, Read tells what it’s like to work with the likes of Ott Tanak and Malcolm Wilson and what it takes to get the best out of a Rally1 Puma.Like all episodes, the news of the fortnight is covered off first, with plenty to talk about, including:Rally Retro Day Targa Tasmania’s postponementAlex Rullo’s excitement about the ARCLatvia’s 2024 WRC inclusion and Australia and New Zealand’s chancesProudly supported by MAX Cases. Visit maxcase.com.au to learn more

In this fortnight’s episode of our Special Stage Podcast, we welcome Brendan Reeves to the show and we discuss all things from snow driving techniques and his Datsun 1600, to his relationship with Hyundai.First cab off the rank, though, Luke & Peter Whitten discuss the latest news and views surrounding the world of rallying including:Ben Hayes’ new Subaru BRZ rally carThe ARC’s control tyre tenderAussie exports: Gill & McRaeRally Sweden predictionsProudly supported by MAX Cases. Visit maxcase.com.au to learn more

Sebastien Ogier and Toyota dominated the Monte Carlo Rally, and Luke & Peter Whitten give their views on the event as well as some of the latest news appearing on RallySport Magazine. We also welcome along Harry Bates to give his thoughts on the Monte, and we discuss his 2022 championship defining accident and what 2023 may hold.Proudly supported by MAX Cases. Visit maxcase.com.au to learn more