Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 32🎤

 

On this episode, we catch up with Jon Armstrong to discuss his World Rally Championship campaign with M-Sport, reflecting on the highs, challenges, and what it's like competing at the very top level of the sport.

We also hear from Jonny Greer after securing an incredible sixth Northern Ireland Rally Championship title, looking back on another successful season and what the achievement means to him.

Hugh Hunter and Andy Marchbank join us to share their experiences from Rallye Lecale, discussing the event, the competition, and how their rally unfolded.

Finally, we turn our attention to the upcoming Monaghan Rally as Sean McCaffrey previews one of the highlights of the Irish rally calendar, discussing the stages, the expected competition, and what fans can look forward to.

Chapters

Start 00:00:00

Jon Armstrong on his season to date 00:02:45

Jonny Greer - 6 times Northern Ireland Rally Championship, 00:41:45

Hugh Hunter & Andy Marchbank on Rallye Lecale 01:03:05

Sean McCaffrey - Monaghan Rally Preview 01:29:18

End 01:55:47

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 32🎤

 

In this episode, we’re joined by three-time British Rally Champion Matt Edwards to discuss the current state of Rally2 machinery and its future as the incoming top-tier category in the FIA World Rally Championship. Matt shares his insight into the performance, appeal and challenges of Rally2 cars.

 

We also catch up with Gavin Campbell, Clerk of the Course, and Brian Crawford, Deputy Clerk of the Course, for a preview of this weekend’s BADMC Rallye Lecale. As a brand-new event taking place on 25 July and based in Downpatrick, they take us behind the scenes to explain what competitors and fans can expect, the work involved in launching a new rally, and why Rallye Lecale promises to be an exciting addition to the Northern Irish motorsport calendar.

 

Chapters

Start 00:00:00

Matt Edwards 00:03:45

Rallye Lecale preview with Gavin Campbell & Brian Crawford 00:47:20

End 01:20:54

🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast | 2026 Season, episode 31 | 🎤

 

This week on the podcast, we look back at an action-packed Nicky Grist Rally with the event's overall winners, Jordan Hone and Sion Williams. They join us to reflect on their standout performance and what the win means for the rest of the season.

We also catch up with Jason Black and Karl Egan after a busy weekend behind the wheel. The pair discuss competing on back-to-back events, tackling the Loughgall Rally before celebrating victory at the Kerry Mini Stages, and the challenges of maintaining momentum across two demanding rally's.

Finally, we hear from the Stonethrowers Rally Clerk of the Course Susan Sheehan and Deputy Clerk of the Course Declan O'Keeffe, who explain the difficult decision to cancel this weekend's event. They share the factors behind the call, the disappointment for everyone involved.

 

Chapters

Start 00:00:00

Nicky Grist Stages Review with winners Jordan Hone & Sion Williams 00:03:45

Catchup with Jason Black & Karl Egan 00:28:08

Stonethrowers News with Susan Sheehan & Declan O'Keefe

End 01:14:20

Krunching Gears - |The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 30|

 

This week on the podcast, we catch up with Jonny Greer and Niall Burns following their victory at the Loughgall Rally the latest round of the Northern Rally Championship.

We also catch up on the latest round of the FIA European Rally Championship (Rally di Roma Capitale) with Craig Rahill, Conor Smith, Casey Jay Coleman, and Killian McArdle who bring us up to speed on their ERC3 and M-Sport Fiesta Trophy campaigns, sharing the highs, challenges, and excitement from a demanding weekend of international competition.

Rounding off the show, we hear from the crews who finished second and third overall at the Kerry Mini Stages, Chris O'Callaghan and Coleen O'Brien, along with Johno Doogan and Paul Lennon, as they reflect on their performances, fierce competition, and memorable moments from an action-packed event.

Chapters 

Start 00:00:00

Loughgall Rally with Jonny Greer & Niall Burns 00:03:15

Rally di Roma Capitale - Craig Rahill, Conor Smith, Casey Jay Coleman & Killian McArdle 00:25:58

Kerry Mini Stages - Coleen O'Brien, Chris O Callaghan, Johno Doogan & Paul Lennon 00:54:50

End 01:33:24 

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🎤Krunching Gears - The Rally Podcast, 2026 Season, episode 29🎤

 

On this episode of the Rally Podcast, we look ahead to one of the biggest and most anticipated events on the Irish rally calendar, the Wilton Recycling Donegal International Rally.

We catch up with Josh McErlean and Eoin Treacy, who have been released from their World Rally Championship duties with M-Sport to tackle the famous Donegal hills in a Rally2 Fiesta. They discuss the opportunity, the challenge of competing at home, the quality of the entry list, and the excitement of taking on one of Irish rallying’s most iconic events.

 

We’re also joined by Clerk of the Course Eamon Magee, who gives us an insight into the preparation, organisation, and challenges involved in delivering the legendary Donegal stages. Event sponsor and competitor Rodney Wilton shares his thoughts on supporting the rally and taking on the roads himself.

 

Plus, Eugene Ferry joins us to talk about the Rally Stages App which is working in partnership with the Donegal Motor Club to help competitors and spectators stay informed throughout the rally weekend.