DustTrails, by RallySport Magazine

DustTrails, by RallySport Magazine is your new favourite rally podcast with in-depth conversations with some of the biggest names in Australia and New Zealand. While many know the names and what they’ve achieved, not many have heard the detailed highs and lows that emerged from their successful rally careers. From death threats to legendary stories, rallying’s personalities share their insights like never before.

DustTrails, by RallySport Magazine is a sports podcast hosted by RallySport Magazine, with 38 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

RallySport Magazine hosts DustTrails, by RallySport Magazine, a sports show with 38 episodes published.

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  Episode #38

  Leigh Hynes: Lancia WRC tests and Daihatsu wins

  Jul 23, 202637 min

  After bursting onto the scene as the winner of the inaugural Daihatsu Challenge, Western Australian Leigh Hynes quickly turned heads with standout performances at both Rally Australia and Rally New Zealand. Remarkably, while still only in his early twenties, Hynes earned a dream opportunity to test drive a factory Lancia ahead of Rally Australia, putting him on the cusp of far bigger things with the Italian brand. In this episode of DustTrails, Hynes reflects on that whirlwind period of his career, the massive opportunities that could have come to fruition, and the stories of the remainder of his international rallying journey.

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  Episode #37

  Pasi Hagström, expert WRC test driver and Otago star

  Jul 12, 20261h 7m

  Like many Flying Finns, Pasi Hagström was a rising rally talent in the 1990s. When a full-time factory seat didn't materialise, he didn't let it stop him. Instead, he pivoted to become one of the most renowned WRC test drivers with Subaru. Speaking in late 2025, Pasi reflects on his unforgettable appearances at the Otago Rally in the 2000s and his enduring love for the iconic Dunedin event. He also shares incredible stories from his career on the WRC stages, detailing his unique relationship with friend Marcus Grönholm and his time working alongside Australian star Chris Atkinson. DustTrails is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> ⁠https://rallysportmag.com/

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  Les Walkden, the legendary Tassie team manager

  Sep 11, 20251h 13m

  On this episode of RallySport Magazine's DustTrails Podcast, we head to Tasmania to speak to Les Walkden, one of the real unsung heroes in Australian rallying. Les is a guy who's more known behind the scenes than behind the steering wheel, but that certainly doesn't lessen the impact that he's had on the sport. A member of the Australian Rally Hall of Fame, Les, who's now 77, began his rallying in the 1970s, winning two Tasmanian Rally Championships before moving into a team manager role in 1993. He's nurtured and guided drivers like Ed Odynski, Michael Guest, Juha Kangas, Simon Evans, and Brendan Reeves, while in recent years, ran the Subaru factory rally team where Molly Taylor took victory in the 2016 Australian Rally Championship. Today, he still has his finger on the pulse, running Bodie Reading in the ARC, with a keen eye on the future. Peter Whitten caught up with Les in Launceston to go over some of the highlights of a remarkable career that has so far spanned over 35 years. DustTrails is produced for the Motorsport Podcast Network by RallySport Magazine >> ⁠https://rallysportmag.com/

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  Episode #35

  ‘Dinta' Officer's wide success in Safaris, ARC & WRC

  Dec 13, 202455 minS1

  <p>With a nickname like ‘Dinta’, you’d expect that David Officer started his rallying career in the Colin McRae mode, but that’s not the case.</p><p>From early days rallying Mini Coopers and even a 1960 DeSoto, the Victorian quickly made a name for himself by winning the 1983 Victorian Rally Championship.</p><p>He followed that up a year later by winning the national championship as a privateer, driving a Mitsubishi Galant against ex-works Fiat Abarths and Ford Escorts.</p><p>A two-time Alpine Rally and Australian Safari winner, ‘Dinta’ sat down with RallySport Magazine’s Peter Whitten for our latest...

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  Episode #34

  The ARN Junior Challenge’s history and success

  Nov 29, 202449 minS1

  <p>It’s 1994 and some of the best Australian rally talent are converging on Canberra for the inaugural final of the Australian Rallysport News Junior Challenge.</p><p>The Challenge was a talent search program aimed at pitting the best young drivers from each state against one another, and over almost a decade, unearthed many top-notch drivers.</p><p>Cody Crocker and Greg Foletta won that inaugural year, but how did the program start and who were some of the other big name competitors?</p><p>We ask Peter Whitten about the program and also discuss what was planned for th...

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