SidePods Podcast

  This is your Race sherpa™ – Derek Ross and our 2019 IndyCar Championship Finale Event Report – from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca … can you believe it … this must be the longest IndyCar off season – EVER ! We thought as the first race of 2020 IndyCar season is about to happen in […] The post 2019 IndyCar Championship Finale Event Report - from Laguna Seca first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

We explore the Question of Why We Race – We are onsite for the 99th running of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway 500 Mile Race – but we look at all aspects of Why We Race     The post Why Do We Race ? In Life ? or The Indy 500 ? or The Charlotte 600 or the Monaco Grand Prix ? first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

What is it that makes a Racer a Champion ? No matter what type of Racing, Champions always stand out. Not just because they are the Champ, but for a number of factors not usually seen by Auto Racing fans. This Sidepods Podcast audio episode here on RaceRemote is from our audio vault. This was […] The post The Making of a Racing Champion first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

The Sifter – That’s what I call Turn One at the St. Petersburg Street Circuit. The Sifter will be the first real true test for the dawn of a brand new era in IndyCar competition. This upcoming race is the most highly anticipated IndyCar Season Opener in modern Open Wheel Racing history. There are numerous […] The post The Sifter - and a New Racing Season awaits the IndyCar Series first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Hello I’m Derek Ross and I am a Race sherpa ™ I love that I get to share my passion of Motorsports with others. As a Racing Subject Matter Expert, I have the pleasure of taking V.I.P. Guests behind the scenes at Automobile Racing Events and turning them into passionate insiders of the sport that […] The post Race sherpa Race Recap of the Grand Prix of St Petersburg first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

IndyCar’s New CEO Randy Bernard has gone from riding a wild bull to being the lead driver in a race to get Open Wheel Racing back into the Winner’s Circle. Randy has set himself some performance markers in his journey to regain the hearts and minds of the North American Motorsport fan. “If I can’t […] The post Randy Bernard IndyCar's Lead Driver first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Prior to the running of the 2010 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race the Sidepods Podcast had an opportunity to talk with four time Indy 500 Winner and racing legend Rick Mears about racing and qualifying strategies that make a winning racecar driver. We chatted with Rick Mears before the new qualifying format had played out for […] The post Classic Rick Mears on Race Stategy for the Indy 500 on the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Arie Luyendyk Jr. talks of growing up in and around racing as well as what it was like growing up in a racing family. Arie gives some good advice for those who are working to move up the ladder in Motorsports. He talks about driving different kinds of Formula Cars, A1GP Racing Cars, Indy Lights […] The post Arie Luyendyk Jr. and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Roger Bailey is the Executive Director for the Firestone Indy Lights Series and someone known to many a young driver who have worked to make their living behind the wheel of a single-seater racing car. Since we’ve had the pleasure of knowing Roger since the early 1990’s, we figured it was high time we sat […] The post Roger Bailey and the Road to Indy first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Dan Wheldon spoke with the SidePods Podcast at the recent PRI Show in Orlando. Dan, who resides in St. Petersburg, Florida is often best known for his win in 2005 of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race.  He not only won the Indy 500 in 2005 but also the IndyCar Series Championship. We wanted to dig […] The post Dan Wheldon and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Jeff Andretti tells us about himself – and growing up in arguably the most famous name in Auto Racing and some of his experiences. Jeff also talks of his new venture – the Jeff Andretti Coaching Group and their partnership with the New Jersey Motorsports Park As well Jeff talk to us of races around […] The post Jeff Andretti and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

The 93rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day Weekend is almost here. With the third day of qualifying for the Indy 500 Saturday and bump day this coming Sunday – before you know it there will be 33 Racing Drivers all wanting to drink milk in Victory Lane. No matter what type of […] The post An Insider Guide to the 93rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Townsend Bell has just announced that he will participate in the 93rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 . Townsend will be piloting an IndyCar entered by KV Racing Technology. We had a chance to stop the ever speedy – Townsend Bell for a few moments – to learn more about what makes him tick as […] The post Townsend Bell and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Jay Howard like many race car drivers, is never at a loss for words. In 2008, Jay with numerous past championships including – Indy Pro Series – U.S. Formula Ford 2000 and Formula Renault 2000 – competed in IndyCar competition. We were glad that Jay was able to spend some time with the SidePods Podcast […] The post Jay Howard Winner of the PRI All-Stars Karting Classic first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Johan Schwartz of Endurance Karting – talks with the SidePods Podcast. Yes – Johan is all about Karting – but his passion runs deep for all kinds of Motorsports. The post Johan Schwartz and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Michael Lewis – an up and coming Race Car Driver talks the SidePods Podcast. We had the pleasure of catching up with this young man just prior to competing later that day in the third Annual Performance Racing Industry All-Stars Karting Classic. This always fun Go Kart special event is run during the Performance Racing […] The post Michael Lewis and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Leonardo Maia tells of the challenges facing open wheel drivers as they move through the different levels of North American Open Wheel Motorsports Leo Maia discusses: – Leo behind the wheel in the Atlantic Championship – Open Wheel Racing – Skip Barber Championship – Indy Pro Series – Indy Lights – IndyCar – Champ Car […] The post Leonardo (Leo) Maia - Prior to the Start of the Long Beach Grand Prix first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

John Andretti discusses the focus that is required to run at the Brickyard – His racing heritage and the Andretti family in racing. Some personal thoughts from John Andretti discussing trying “moments” in motorsport. The post John Andretti - and his thoughts prior to the start of the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

Taking time from his busy pre-race schedule we catch up with Jaques Lazier – of Playa Del Racing in Gasoline Alley prior to the start of the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Jaques Lazier discusses: – the history of the Indy 500 – challenges facing a “second week” team at Indy – those less fortunate than ourselves […] The post Jaques Lazier spends some time with SidePods Podcast before the start of the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

For 2007 Mike Potekhen looks forward to being behind the wheel with Apex Racing as they make their bid for the Indy Pro Series Championship. The season opener of the sixteen race Indy Pro Series schedule – the Miami 100 – will be Saturday 12:30 PM EST at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead Florida. In 2006 […] The post Caught up with Apex Racing Team Driver Mike Potekhen after the first official tests for the 2007 Indy Pro Series first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

For 2007 Mike Potekhen looks forward to being behind the wheel with Apex Racing as they make their bid for the Indy Pro Series Championship. The season opener of the sixteen race Indy Pro Series schedule – the Miami 100 – will be Saturday 12:30 PM EST at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead Florida. In 2006 […] The post Preseason Chat with Mike Potekhen Driver of the Apex Racing entry in the 2007 Indy Pro Series Championship first appeared on SidePods Podcast.