A Motorsports enthusiasts dream! Your host, professional racecar driver Kevin Krauss brings you weekly episodes and gives a unique, insider’s perspective. Conversations with drivers, interviews, race reviews, historical features and much more across all aspects of motorsports! He tells the stories you can only write...... with an EDGE!
In this final episode before the 109th running of the Indy 500, host Kevin Krauss breaks down all of this week's headlines, including the technical infraction of Team Penske, the fallout, and celebrating the first rookie pole sitter in 42 years, Robert Schwarzman! Plus, the inside scoop on who blew the whistle and why, and the announcement of a bonus YouTube episode with 2x Indy 500 winner, Al Unser Jr.! If you want to be 'in the know', you ABSOLUTELY don't want to miss this one!
In this week's episode, your hosts, Kevin Krauss & John McGrath recap ALL of the action from a rainy F1 season opener in Australia.
It's F1 race week! And to kick off the 2025 F1 season, your hosts Kevin Krauss and John McGrath take a look at all of the liveries for the 10 teams in this year's championship and give our opinions on them as well as some thoughts on how the championship will play out.
In this week's episode, hosts Kevin Krauss & John McGrath take a walk through the Indycar paddock looking at every team's driver line-up and giving our assessment as to who looks strong, who looks promising, and who looks, well.....meh ahead of this weekend's 2025 season opener at St. Pete. Buckle up!!
In this, the premiere episode of Season 6 of the 7th Gear Over Rev Show, we capture the incredible story of racer, Chris Prey's journey into the big leagues of open wheel racing, only to have his dream 'stolen' by one of the biggest names in motorsport. Told in the Hampton Inn hotel lobby with some grub and some beer along with great friends Steve Frank and John Lewis. It's a MUST listen!
We wrap up our 5th season talking about the F1 year now complete, our new format and the year ahead. As always, it's SPICY!
It's been a hot minute since we last dropped an episode. BUT, we've been hard at work behind the scenes, and in this week's episode, we debut our new video format. You should check out our YouTube Channel to see it! (Of course we'll still talk our fair share of smack and F1 as they reach their season finish line. CHECK IT OUT!
In this week's episode, hosts Kevin Krauss and John McGrath dive into a fantastic Indy 500 as well as the chaotic Monaco GP and much, MUCH more as well as breaking news! You don't want to miss our insights!
In the week's episode, hosts Kevin Krauss & John McGrath take a deep dive into the Miami GP and it's surprise winner along with getting into the 'nitty gritty' of the controversy surrounding Team Penske in IndyCar along with a brand new show sponsor!
In this week's episode, your hosts, Kevin Krauss and John McGrath breakdown EVERYTHING to do with the Australian GP, from a rare mechanical failure, to an unexpected retirement, to the forgotten man claiming glory, and everything in between. You won't want to miss it!
In this week's episode, Hosts Kevin Krauss and John McGrath break down the shitshow that is currently the state of F1 in the 2024 season with all that is going on with Christian Horner, Jos Verstappen, the FIA, you name it! Oh, and did we mention, there was a race last weekend? We also delve into John's amazing weekend at the Moda Miami Concours. You don't want to miss it!
In this, season 5 opening episode, hosts Kevin Krauss and John McGrath HAD to talk about the shitshow that is the F1 denial of Andretti Global's proposed entry into the F1 Championship along with the Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari move, Christian Horner allegations and last but not least, the investigation into the Singapore GP over graft and corruption accusations! Whoa Nelly! Buckle up!!
In this 2023 season finale episode, we discuss the 2023 racing season, along with a number of exclusive interviews from the Velocity Historic event this past November at Sonoma Raceway in California which include: Tony Kanaan, Lando Norris, Derek Bell, Tanner Foust, David Malukas, Pato O'Ward, and Zak Brown. We also talk about the new 'Ferrari' movie. Come celebrate with us!
In this week's show, John and Kevin give a 'no holds barred' take on the inaugural Las Vegas GP and we celebrate our 75th episode along with a sponsor announcement and a glimpse into a BIG future project! Check it out!!
In this week's episode, Hosts Kevin Krauss & John McGrath dissect the Singapore F1 race and the various players as well as a chance encounter John got photographing a rare LFA Nurburgring Edition. Yet, the bigger story may have been what else he found during that photo shoot!
In this week's episode, hosts Kevin Krauss & John McGrath take a no holds barred look at the whole contract situation between Ganassi Racing, Alex Palou, and McLaren, as well as celebrate Helio Castroneves' new role as minority owner in Meyer Shank Racing. Buckle Up!!!
In this week's episode, Kevin & John review last weekend's F1 race at Spa, but we also have a couple of interviews from the IMSA test last weekend at IMS with motorsports PR Maven, Kelly Brouillet and our favorite Canadian, Robert Wickens! Check it out!!
In this week's episode, we talk to good friend and friend of the show, John Estupinan, who tells the story of his march to Formula 1 and beating Juan Pablo Montoya and Mika Hakkinen along the way as well as his take on the current state of F1 as well as the 2023 season. It's a must listen!
In this week's episode, hosts Kevin Krauss and John McGrath review the Canadian GP along with some F1 storylines and get into the EPIC Will Power weekend at the Indycar race at Road America as well as that race review. Hilarity will ensue! Check it out!
In this week's episode, your host, Kevin Krauss recaps the Spanish GP, the Detroit Indycar race along with the 107th Indy 500. PLUS, he has an EXCLUSIVE interview with McLaren CEO, Zak Brown, drivers Pato O'Ward, Alexander Rossi, Felix Rosenqvist, and Tony Kanaan along with 3 time Indy 500 winner, the legendary Johnny Rutherford. It's a MUST LISTEN!
In this week's episode, John & Kevin review Indy 500 practice and qualifying as well as preview the Monaco F1 race. Check out their predictions!
In the first of our 'Month of May' special episodes, host Kevin Krauss sits down with Indy 500 veterans Roberto Guerrero, Scott Pruett and Davy Jones in a roundtable discussion of their experiences from their time running the Indy 500. Additionally, Kevin goes one on one with NBC Indycar analyst and 500 veteran Townsend Bell. All of the interviews are unedited and took place while on location at Sonoma Raceway the weekend of May 6-7. This is an absolute MUST LISTEN!
In this week's episode, host Kevin Krauss recounts some racing stories about he and his mother, Donna Krauss who passed away on April 7, 2023.
In this week's episode, John & Kevin give a quick run down of the Australian F1 race and the INSANE Indycar race from Texas Motor Speedway.
In this week's episode, we talk for nearly 2 hours with Mr. 'Uppity' himself, the man, the myth, the legend, Willy T. Ribbs! There is no shortage of almost unbelievable stories from his history and career, including Trans-Am, IMSA, Indycar and more (not to mention some pretty stellar impressions!) He let's it all (almost) hang out! This is definitely a MUST LISTEN!
In this week's episode, hosts Kevin Krauss & John McGrath breakdown both the F1 season opener at Bahrain as well as the Indycar season opener at St. Pete!
In this week's episode, hosts Kevin Krauss & John McGrath talk with Derek about his vast racing career and accomplishments along with his extensive broadcasting and motivational speaker careers. He even tells an AMAZING story about him, Willy T. Ribbs, and the late John Della Penna leaving a club in L.A. after having met with Muhammed Ali. It's a MUST LISTEN!
In this week's episode, Hosts Kevin Krauss & John McGrath review the 24 Hours of Daytona and the new GTP as well as F1 reveals, YouTube, and Indycar news as well as an absolutely EPIC rant on how culture is affecting Indycar! Buckle Up!
In the season 4 debut show, John & Kevin delve into the entire Andretti F1 move including their partnership with GM, the $200M dilution fee, F1 teams' opposition, the whole 9 yards. You'll learn quite a bit from this episode with the info we have currently. Check it out!
In this 2 hour season 3 final episode, we have a GREAT conversation with the one and only Lyn St. James! Just one racer to another, bench racing and telling stories! PHENOMENAL!
In this week's brief, post Thanksgiving episode, Kevin dives into the storylines surrounding the Abu Dhabi F1 finale, kudos to Sebastian Vettel, and other 'tasty' F1 bits along with pondering the idea that the Indycar Series is under threat! Better check out this short one!
In this week's episode, John & Kevin provide yet another SCINTILLATING, in depth review of an F1 race. In this case, it's fresh from the latest F1 race in Brazil. We call Max out for his behavior, Charles too, & provide some upcoming guest info, updates, conspiracy theories, and a whole lot more!
This week's absolute WHALE of an episode features your host, Kevin Krauss as the emcee for the McLaren group at the Velocity Historic event at Laguna Seca interviewing Mario Andretti, Pato O'Ward, Tanner Foust, Mika Hakkinen, and McLaren CEO, Zak Brown. Kevin & John also breakdown the USGP and have some BREAKING NEWS! You don't want to miss this one!
In this week's episode, Kevin and John talk to successful businessman and sports car winner, Ben Keating. He talks about how he got his start in racing, his 2019 24 Hours of LeMans victory that wasn't in the Ford GT, his quest for his first outright championship in the WEC series and much, much more! Be sure to listen all the way to the end for a special announcement!
In this unique episode, John & Kevin are actually on site at Kevin's home in Indy and talk the SRO event at the Speedway last week that both attended, as well as the shitshow that was the Japanese F1 GP and poor Pierre Gasley.
In this week's episode, John and I have a spirited discussion about all that is going on over at Andretti Autosport, good, bad, and otherwise. Plus, a debate about Indycar drivers vs. F1 drivers given the whole Colton Herta superlicense points issue. You don't want to miss it!
In this week's episode, not only do John & Kevin breakdown the F1 race from Monza, and the Indycar season finale at Laguna Seca where Will Power was crowned the newest 2 time series champion, but also the ALL TIME pole winner in Indycar series history! Kevin also had the unique opportunity as Master of Ceremonies over the Indycar weekend to interview McLaren CEO Zak Brown and driver of the #7 Arrow McLaren Indycar, Felix Rosenqvist! It's a MEGA listen!!! Check it out!
In this week's episode, John & Kevin talk Dutch GP and Indycar at Portland. And Kevin GOES OFF! Check it out! It'll definitely make you laugh!
In this absolutely incredible 2 hour, unedited phone interview, Kevin speaks with the man who taught Dale Earnhardt Sr. how to road race and tells some jaw dropping stories of things that went on behind the scenes during his illustrious career as a racer and as Bob Bondurant's right hand man for many, many years, Bill Cooper. LEGEND! Get the popcorn out and settle in! It's totally worth it!!
In this first edition of our now WEEKLY show, John and Kevin catch us up on F1 happenings, the Indycar race weekend from WWT Raceway as well as NASCAR at the Glen. Be sure to check it out!
In this week's episode, Kevin Krauss goes on location at the Founder's Grounds Coffee Co. on Main St. in Speedway, Indiana within sight of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to talk about the 'hottest' new coffee shop to open in the area. We talk to longtime Indycar veteran and owner, Jeff Matthews about his Indycar involvement, and how he was able to pair his passion for the Indy 500 and the Speedway into this fantastic new business! You'll love it!
In this week's episode, Kevin and John speak with current Trans-Am TA2 series points co-leader and podium finisher at this year's 24 Hours of LeMans, Thomas Merrill. He talks about his upbringing, his path from carts, through formula cars and into sports cars as well as his current success, and what lies ahead. He even poses a few good questions himself! Check it out before our Trans-Am series specific episode comes out on August 16th as John and Kevin will be attending the music city grand prix along with Indycar in Nashville!
In part 2 of this incredible, unedited interview with Vintage Indy's Mike Lashmett and Johnny Parsons Jr. from Rick Duman's Turn 4 Restoration Shop in Brownsburg, Indiana, we hear even more great stories about the histories of various Indycars, the future of Vintage Indy, as well as more from JP's storied racing career, and much, much more! ALSO, there's a few BIG announcements! Be sure to listen!
In part 1 of a 2 part interview, we head out to Rick Duman's Turn 4 restoration shop in Brownsburg, Indiana to speak with the owner of the Vintage Indy Registry and Series, Mike Lashmett, as well as 12 time Indy 500 veteran and Midget Racing Hall of Famer, Johnny Parsons, Jr. We have a casual, unedited conversation with them both and hear some of the fantastic stories and experiences that they have had over their incredible careers. You won't want to miss it!
In this week's episode, John & Kevin talk with a couple of real movers and shakers in the 'member track' and car culture environments. M1 Concourse CEO, Tim McGrane joins us along with M1's V.P. of Signature Events, Dave Sherman to talk ALL things M1, including how they got to where they are, their upcoming schedule, what they've done to set themselves apart from other like tracks around the country, and much, MUCH more!
In this week's episode, John & Kevin get, shall we say....SPICY! We are in rare form this week with an epic F1 rant, and a great preview of this weekend's 24 Hours of LeMans classic! You won't want to miss it!
In this week's episode, we wrap up our 'Month of May/Indy 500' specials with none other than legendary broadcaster and voice of the Indianapolis 500 radio broadcast for many years as well as the ABC/ESPN TV anchor of the broadcast, Mr. Paul Page! He gives some incredible insight into the qualifying and race for the 106th running of the Indy500. As well, John and Kevin recap an INSANE qualifying weekend for the 500!
In part 2 of our 'Month of May/Indy 500' special episodes, Kevin chats with Mr. 'Spin to Win', Danny Sullivan, 1985 Indy 500 winner. We talk about his Can-Am career, Garvin Brown, his F1 days, being part of the Penske 'Dream Team' and much, MUCH more!
In this week's episode, John and Kevin talk with INDYCAR's head of aerodynamic development, a man with extensive background in motorsport from Formula 1, to Indy Cars, including Larrousse, Team Cool Green, Andretti Racing, and Andretti Autosport, and has tallied many race wins as an engineer as well as Indy 500 victories, Tino Belli. Fantastic show to get you revved up for this year's Indy 500! This interview was recorded earlier this season, just after the St. Pete INDYCAR race.
In this week's 2+ hour long episode we talk ALL things automotive and racing with Top Gear America's The Stig, and author of the great driving and performance book, 'Optimum Drive', Paul Gerrard. Soooo many stories, including the punch that got Jeremy Clarkson fired! Be sure to tune in!
In this week's episode, Host Kevin Krauss and Co-Host John McGrath talk with Operation Motorsport's co-founders, Diezel and Tiffany Lodder about their AMAZING program helping transition disabled or medically discharged military vets out of the military into civilian life through this awesome recovery program.