SPIN, The Rally Pod

It's always been a terrible irony that Richard Burns should claim the World Rally Championship title on November 25, 2001, and would succumb to illness exactly four years later. Now 20 years on from his passing, Colin Clark talks to David Evans about Burnsie's legacy, what set him apart and his memories of covering the peak of his powers in rallying.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For one final time in 2025, SPIN, The Rally Pod looks ahead to a round of the World Rally Championship. With the title up for grabs at the season finale, who's favorite for the crown? And what do we know about this brand-new event. Luke Barry and David Evans take up the conversation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is it the most iconic WRC season finale ever? As the rallying world moves to celebrate and commemorate 30 years since Colin McRae's World Rally Championship title, we’re pretending we are actually in 1995 with this review of the Network Q RAC Rally. Luke Barry and David Evans are your hosts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the rallying world celebrates 30 years since Colin McRae's World Rally Championship crown in 1995, we're pretending we are actually in 1995 with a series of two podcasts previewing, and reviewing, the Network Q RAC. With Subaru team-mates McRae and Carlos Sainz tied at the top of the table, Luke Barry and David Evans examine what could happen and how the season has unfolded to reach this point.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A maximum points score for Sébastien Ogier in Japan narrowed Elfyn Evans' lead to three points, with just one WRC round remaining. Colin Clark and Eliot Barnard pick apart a pulsating Rally JapanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the penultimate time this season, the World Rally Championship is gearing into life - and the stakes could not be higher. Elfyn Evans holds the lead but does he hold the power? Is Ott Tänak still in the race? And how could the title technically be decided at Rally Japan? Colin Clark and David Evans join host Luke Barry on SPIN, The Rally Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listen in to a fascinating edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod as Ian Grindrod talks David Evans through an astonishing career which began marshalling on an island off the west coast of Scotland in the '60s and took him right around the world.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just when it looked as if Sébastien Ogier was starting to take some form of control over this year's World Rally Championship title fight, the rallying gods intervened and a crash he was powerless to prevent allowed Elfyn Evans to sneak ahead. So where do we stand now after Central European Rally? Who's the favorite? David Evans, Colin Clark and Luke Barry take up the debate on this week's SPIN, The Rally PodSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We're into the final throes of the 2025 World Rally Championship season, so who's the pressure really on? What do we make of Andrew Wheatley's appointment at Hyundai and Jonne Halttunen's situation now Kalle Rovanperä is retiring? It's a jam-packed SPIN, The Rally Pod this week with Colin Clark and David Evans.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kalle Rovanperä dropped a bombshell when he announced he’d been leaving the World Rally Championship this year, in pursuit of his circuit racing dreams. A shock, yes. But a surprise? Maybe not.David Evans and Luke Barry digest the news, discuss the reasons behind Rovanperä’s decision, and consider what it means for both him and the WRC on a special edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod. And of course, there is one immediate question to answer: who will step into Rovanperä’s WRC drive with Toyota?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do we now have an outright WRC title favorite? After Sébastien Ogier’s victory on Rally Chile, it’s what’s top of mind for SPIN, The Rally Pod panelists Colin Clark, Alasdair Lindsay and Eliot Barnard.DirtFish’s on-the-ground team from Chile also explore what Ogier’s win means for erstwhile points leader Evans’ title hopes – and where Kalle Rovanperä turns from here after a disappointing South American leg of the season. There’s also a deeper dive into Hyundai’s disappointing Chile form and what it could mean for its future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the rallying world remembers Michael 'Beef' Park 20 years on from his passing, David Evans is joined by Markko Märtin and Robert Reid to regale old stories, share memories and illustrate not just how good a co-driver he was, but what he meant to those around him.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As the World Rally Championship title fight continues to intensify, join Colin Clark, Eliot Barnard and host Alasdair Lindsay as they preview Rally Chile on SPIN, The Rally Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rally del Paraguay's WRC debut was a cracker – but what does it mean for the title race? And what, if anything, should be read into Adrien Fourmaux's unexpected end-of-rally retirement? David Evans and Colin Clark analyze all the key talking points from last week's rally.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The World Rally Championship has landed in Paraguay, and so have we! Colin Clark and David Evans are your hosts for this episode of SPIN, The Rally Pod as they look forward to this brand-new event, and offer their thoughts on the title fight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is this Kalle Rovanperä's renaissance? How difficult a position is Hyundai now in? And what next for Mārtiņš Sesks as his scheduled part-time campaign draws to a close? Colin Clark and Alasdair Lindsay talk Rally Finland 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Home hero Kalle Rovanperä is still chasing a first Rally Finland win. Will this finally be his year? SPIN, The Rally Pod's quartet of panelists – Colin Clark, David Evans, Luke Barry and Alasdair Lindsay – all have different opinions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Oliver Solberg is the natural talking point on SPIN, The Rally Pod as he stuns the WRC service park. Colin Clark and David Evans review Rally Estonia 2025.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ott Tänak is the form driver in the WRC heading to his home rally – but does that make him favorite to win? And what can we expect from Oliver Solberg on his Toyota Rally1 debut? David Evans, Colin Clark and Alasdair Lindsay delve into the hot topics heading into Rally Estonia.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Seven rounds down, seven to go. It’s the half-way point in this year’s World Rally Championship and time for the WRC contenders' half-term report. Running the rule over the class of 2025 are our headmasters, Colin Clark and David Evans, with Alasdair Lindsay ready to wield the cane where necessary. Which driver do you reckon is the teachers’ pet? And who is the star pupil who has hit hard times? Then there’s the lad who seems to know what’s expected in the classroom, only to turn in poor homework. And what about the popular kid whose marks are a letdown? Find out who must try harder in this week’s edition of SPIN, The Rally Pod.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.