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Krunching Gears | The Rally Podcast is an Irish based podcast. We interview guests from the world of rallying, promoting local rally talent and bringing you a wide range of Irish and International rally news. Follow on Facebook & Twitter @KrunchingGears
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Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Thursday Oct 15, 2020
Frank O Donoghue or Dr Frank as he was affectionately known by the rallying community in the 70s and 80s recalls his exploits in the co-drivers seat as he navigated for legends of rallying Billy Coleman and Bertie Fisher. Some lovely stories from back in the day and also right up to date as he tells us of his current involvement in Irish Motorsport.
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
In this episode, Ian Beasant tells some fantastic stories of his time in the co-drivers seat and then as he moved on to become the voice of rallying to a generation throughout the North of Ireland as he broadcast on the hour every hour on Downtown Radio and Cool FM. His bulletins after the news were a staple part of the days rallying!
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Part three of my conversation with Andrew Nesbitt. We look at Sweden WRC 04, Donegal 06, his pacenotes and much much more!!
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Thursday Sep 10, 2020
Season One, Episode Seven - Part Two. In this episode of Krunching Gears, it's part two of three of my chat with Andrew Nesbitt, we rejoin the conversation from 96. Andrew relives his recovery, tells us about James O'Brien coming onboard in 1998 and the difference that made, the second Donegal win in 98 also that dominant win in Donegal 2000 and onto the all-conquering year in 2002.
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Season One, Episode Seven - Part One - One of the fastest drivers of the late '90s and early to mid-'00s Andrew Nesbitt. In this episode, Andrew tells us about his early career with its many up and downs before finally claiming his first Donegal Rally win in 1996 and the heartbreak that followed a few weeks later!
Friday Aug 28, 2020
Friday Aug 28, 2020
In this episode of Krunching Gears, I speak with Aaron Johnston. Aaron tells us about starting his co-driving career in the passenger seat of a Nissan Micra along with his father. He quickly rose through the ranks and now competes with Oliver Solberg in the WRC & ERC
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
Wednesday Aug 12, 2020
In this episode of Krunching Gears, I speak with the first Donegal man to win the Donegal International Rally, Vincent Bonner. Such a lovely story of his time in the sport and some great memories relived.
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Thursday Jul 30, 2020
Season One, Episode Four. In this episode, I speak to the absolute gentleman of Irish Rallying John Lyons. He takes us from his early days in auto-testing right through his fantastic Gp1 battles and finally onto his time in a GpN Lancia Delta. Plus much much more in between. I really think you'll enjoy this one!
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Thursday Jul 16, 2020
Krunching Gears features the one and only Conor Curley and what a story he tells. Starting out in the sport, doing the Donegal Rally with his dad and brother, keeping the Curley/Frazer names on a rally car with his good friend and co-driver Nigel. Kris Meeke &Paul Naglehelping him to celebrate his 40th birthday in style and much much more
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
Thursday Jul 02, 2020
This week on Krunching Gears I speak to Frank Kelly he tells about his time in Stock Cars, starting rallying in an FWD Fiesta, a few other cars before Baby Blue arrived. How daughter Lauren is responsible for all his adventures and much more besides!