Talking Loose

Talking Loose
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Talking Loose focuses largely on arguably the world’s most exciting motor racing discipline; rallycross, while also covering other areas of off-road motor sport. Hal Ridge delves into the stories and personalities that have shaped rallycross, sitting down with the people who live and breathe the mixed-surface discipline, from World Champion drivers to team principals, engineers, event organisers and the unsung heroes working behind the scenes. Thoughtful, unfiltered, and driven by a genuine love for the sport, Talking Loose is about honest insight, technical deep dives, and the kind of stories you don’t hear in a quick interview.

Episodes

  1. Petter Solberg: Sleeping in the workshop, world title wins & finding a doctor to let him race

    2 DAYS AGO

    Petter Solberg: Sleeping in the workshop, world title wins & finding a doctor to let him race

    Petter Solberg is a three-time FIA World Champion, with two of his crowns achieved in rallycross. Best known for his time winning with Subaru in the World Rally Championship, Solberg’s professional rally career was book ended by rallycross, from humble beginnings of running his car from the family farm in Norway, to returning after his WRC career drew to a close, at the highest level, in World RX. In this episode of Talking Loose with Hal Ridge, Solberg reveals previously unheard insight and secrets from an amazing career. The 2014-2015 World Rallycross Champion tells stories from the start of his rallycross journey, the reason he returned to rallycross post-WRC career and why his 2013 Citroen DS3 became such a rush to complete. The Norwegian explains his core philosophies around developing cars, which manufacturer he was talking to before signing with Volkswagen for 2017 and how the Polo really compared to the DS3. Solberg also talks about his amazing recovery following injury from an accident in Latvia 2017, gives insight into watching son Oliver’s current WRC form and much, much more.

    1h 14m
  2. Andreas Bakkerud: From partying with Ken Block to what really happened in 2019 World title fight

    28 JAN

    Andreas Bakkerud: From partying with Ken Block to what really happened in 2019 World title fight

    Three-time European Rallycross Champion Andreas Bakkerud is one of the most popular drivers in rallycross today. Having climbed from domestic level in his native Norway to the heights of winning for manufacturer teams in the FIA World Rallycross Championship, Bakkerud’s career experiences are unique. In this in-depth discussion with Hal Ridge, Bakkerud opens up about the highs and lows of winning with Ford and Audi to being left without a race seat and why he is returning with his own team in 2026. As the only driver to have sampled almost every top-flight rallycross car in the modern era, Bakkerud gives exclusive insight into the which he ranks as the best, how his driving style differed to that of his team mates and his close relationship with Ken Block that started with a simple message. The Norwegian also relieves the 2019 World Rallycross season, where he came oh-so-close to being an FIA World Champion, losing out on wins count back after a dramatic finale.

    1h 28m
  3. Introducing Talking Loose: A Brand New Rallycross Podcast

    EPISODE 1

    Introducing Talking Loose: A Brand New Rallycross Podcast

    Talking Loose focuses largely on arguably the world’s most exciting motor racing discipline; rallycross, while also covering other areas of off-road motor sport. Hal Ridge delves into the stories and personalities that have shaped rallycross, sitting down with the people who live and breathe the mixed-surface discipline, from World Champion drivers to team principals, engineers, event organisers and the unsung heroes working behind the scenes. Thoughtful, unfiltered, and driven by a genuine love for the sport, Talking Loose is about honest insight, technical deep dives, and the kind of stories you don’t hear in a quick interview. Stay tuned for our first guest coming very soon!

    1 min

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Talking Loose focuses largely on arguably the world’s most exciting motor racing discipline; rallycross, while also covering other areas of off-road motor sport. Hal Ridge delves into the stories and personalities that have shaped rallycross, sitting down with the people who live and breathe the mixed-surface discipline, from World Champion drivers to team principals, engineers, event organisers and the unsung heroes working behind the scenes. Thoughtful, unfiltered, and driven by a genuine love for the sport, Talking Loose is about honest insight, technical deep dives, and the kind of stories you don’t hear in a quick interview.

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  • Creator
    Talking Loose
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hal Ridge
  • Show Website
    Talking Loose