Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast

Krunching Gears - Kevin Glendinning speaks to Andy Brown

Andy tells his fascinating story; from a young boy helping his neighbour work on his rally car to helping out at Malcolm Wilson Motorsport at weekends and school holidays. His first job after becoming a qualified fabricator was working for Austin Rover on the fearsome Metro 6r4s. The story really develops from there as Andy get the opportunity to travel the world working on rally cars with some of the best drivers in some of the best teams. 

Krunching Gears - Remembering Bertie Fisher Part Three

In this final part of the Krunching Gears podcast remembering Bertie Fisher, Kevin Glendinning speaks with Dave Campion from Prodrive, Alastair Fisher and finally Rory Kennedy. 

Dave recalls his many dealings with Bertie and the strong friendship that developed over the years. Alastair remembers his uncle and two cousins and some of the practices they put in place that are still used to this day. Finally, Rory Kennedy tells us some fantastic times that Bertie and himself shared down through the years. 

Krunching Gears - Remembering Bertie Fisher Part Two

Part two of Krunching Gears podcast remembering Bertie Fisher. In this episode, we hear from Nigel Frazer, Kieran McAnallen, Ivan Fuery and Gordon Noble. Nigel tells some fantastic stories about his Fathers, Austin, time with Bertie. Kieran gives us an insight into the relationship between Bertie and himself. Ivan tells us about the fun times over the years, and Gordon pays tribute to Mark Fisher, they had developed a solid friendship both in and out of the car. 

 

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Krunching Gears - Remembering Bertie Fisher Part One

Season two kicks off with a three-part episode. I look back at the career of Bertie Fisher. Part one Austin McHale joins us, one of Bertie's fiercest rival when the clocks were ticking but good friends out of the car. Also in part one Ivan, Bertie's brother recalls some great stories and the great work that the Fisher Foundation carries out to this day. Sydney Meeke tells about how he met Bertie and how the success on the stages opened doors for Sydney Meeke Motorsport. 

Krunching Gears - Kevin Glendinning speaks to Vincent Bonner & Donagh Kelly

In this final episode of season one. For the time of year, it is fitting to believe that dreams do come true! Vincent Bonner spoke about he regretted never having had the opportunity to drive a 4wd rally car. Step forward Donagh Kelly to help Vincent fulfil that ambition, it really is a heartwarming story!

Krunching Gears - Kevin Glendinning speaks to Gordon Noble part two

Continuing on from the fascinating part one of our conversation with Gordon Noble. The second part sees Gordon recall his time as Clerk of the Course for Rally Ireland, a role he also accepted when the ERC came to visit for the Circuit of Ireland. Returning to the co-drivers seat once again and his success continued with Daniel Barry and Jonny Greer. Alastair Fisher and Gordon teamed up in 2010 for a one-off event but the seed was sown as in 2013 they formed a partnership that has lasted to this day. Listen to this and much much more!

Krunching Gears - Kevin Glendinning speaks to Gordon Noble part one

This is part one of a fascinating interview with Gordon Noble.            Gordon started co-driving in the mid-80s and quickly rose through the ranks.  Becoming GpN co-driver champion in both the Irish and British premier Championships with Trevor Cathers. Competing with Mark Fisher as they went from one make champions to tackling two rounds of the WRC. Navigating for a young Kris Meeke, then back to the BRC with Rory Galligan and Garry Jennings before moving to WRC events with Niall McShea and Alister McRae

Krunching Gears - Kevin Glendinning speaks to James Cullen Part Two

In part two of our conversation with James Cullen, James describes his two Donegal Rally victories, winning the Cork 20 Rally in the GpN Escort Cosworth, battling with Colin McRae on the 1990 Manx Rally and much much more!

Krunching Gears - Kevin Glendinning speaks to James Cullen part one

James Cullen is a hugely talented rally driver and a proud Donegal man, in part one of our chat James tells about his early career. How he got involved in the rallying and rising through the ranks. We look at the Donegal in 1988 where James and Ellen Morgan were leading the works Sierra of Mark Lovell and Terry Harryman until getting delayed on a stage. If they had been given a nominal time could they have kept ahead? Listen to find out!

Krunching Gears - Kevin Glendinning speaks to Robbie McGurk

Robbie McGurk, is well known as a rally preparation expert. In this episode he tells us the story how he got involved in rallying, the early years working on the McCartney brothers cars, moving to Sydney Meeke Motorsport and some fascinating stories of their time in Spain, on to Prodrive before starting his own business! We also look back at his time behind the wheel and some great battles he was involved in. It's a fascinating listen!