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The IndyCar Series took on legendary Road America this past weekend, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly was once again in action. He joins co-host Chase Holden this week on Speed Street to discuss his struggles throughout the weekend and how a penalty sunk his efforts at a decent finish. Conor explains that the new hybrid continues to be difficult for his team, as the added weight has caused everyone in the paddock to go back to the drawing board for setups and balance. Ultimately, a design difficulty in the aero screen caused Conor to misread an IndyCar official's hand gestures, which led to him receiving a stop-and-go penalty, effectively taking him out of contention.Road America pole sitter Louis Foster joins the race to celebrate his first ever series P1 start and how he and his team were shocked to have found so much speed throughout the qualifying session. He and Conor share thoughts on the search for consistency throughout a season, and how it can be frustrating competing against the better funded teams who seem to have things together week in week out. Louis speaks on the viral clip of his mustache shaving from the past weekend and how out of the car storylines are good for IndyCar fans to get to know the drivers better. The guys also touch on Louis' major crash in St. Louis, changing team culture and the upcoming test at Iowa.

It was an exhilarating weekend in St. Louis for the IndyCar Series, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly entertained the masses with a thrilling drive to the front. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss taking his number-76 Juncos Hollinger Chevy high, wide and handsome to battle from 15th place to the lead throughout the evening. Conor gives listeners great insight to his side-by-side battle with Pato O'Ward and how some missteps on pit road ultimately put him behind, causing him to settle for a sixth place finish. Pato O'Ward joins the show and the two stars of the night relive their battle in detail. Pato compares the fight for the lead to his race with Josef Newgarden at Texas in 2023. He also discusses his start to the 2025 season and how despite not having a victory on the year he finds himself second in the championship points standings. Pato reveals that he feels very at peace with how the races have been unfolding and despite not always having qualifying speed, he's been able to capitalize every weekend and salvage good finishes. Conor and Pato also rehash the 2025 Indianapolis 500 and Pato unpacks some of his heated, post-race comments about how the race fell short of what he expects from the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

IndyCar may have had the week off, but Speed Street is still reporting for duty covering all the latest news in the open wheel scene. Conor Daly and Chase Holden reflect on the television ratings for the Detroit race and the public response to Conor's critiques of the course layout. They also react to the news that Formula One will be directly competing with the 2026 running of the Indianapolis 500 by moving the Canadian Grand Prix to the same day. Conor expresses that the move from the FIA appears to be a blatant show of disrespect for the history of the 500, and feels motorsports fans are being cheated out of a celebrated tradition of the Greatest Day in Motorsports.Chip Ganassi Racing pilot Kyffin Simpson joins the show to discuss his recent first career top-five finish in Detroit and what his time has been like with the CGR team. Kyffin breaks down the pit strategy that helped bring him to the front of the pack and what he had to do to remain in the top five for the duration of the race. He also speaks on the steep learning curve and sheer amount of information he has been absorbing at CGR from having experienced teammates like Scott Dixon and Alex Palou. The guys chat about what areas Kyffin would like to improve in and what his goals are for the rest of the season. Kyffin also gives listeners some insight to who he is outside of the car, as he chats about island life and his love for water sports.

IndyCar took over the streets of Detroit, and for the second time this season Kyle Kirkwood was able to stop the Alex Palou freight train. Our resident open wheeler Conor Daly battled grip issues and muscled his Juncos Hollinger Chevy to a 17th place finish on the day. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss the difficulties that the Detroit Grand Prix circuit layout causes and why there has been so much calamity the last couple of seasons since the race left Belle Isle. They also break down some of the different strategies that drivers tried throughout the day, but ultimately the high number of caution periods disrupted everyone's game plans.Race winner Kyle Kirkwood joins the show to unpack Andretti Global's continued excellence on street courses. Despite having trouble in qualifying, Kyle found his way to the front when it mattered most and was able to capitalize on points leader Alex Palou's misfortune. Speaking of which, Conor and Kyle trade battle stories of the firsthand mishaps they witnessed and why low grip in the braking zones seems to be leading to so many on-track incidents. Finally, Kyle breaks down his day at the Indianapolis 500 and what he needs to do to catch Alex Palou in the points chase.

The Greatest Spectacle in Racing is officially in the books, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly showed moments of brilliance before bringing home a hard fought 8th place finish. He joins co-host Chase Holden to recap his race and how a vibration caused by a loss of wheel weights caused him to fade late in the running. Conor explains that his car became wrecking loose, but an early pit stop would cause him to fall out of the top-10, so he was forced to hold on for dear life and save more fuel than expected. The guys chat about the attrition during the race, the rain delays and how several contenders' days were impacted. At the end of the day, the driver of the year so far Alex Palou was able to use lapped cars to stay ahead of Marcus Ericsson, bringing home his first career oval victory on the biggest stage in auto racing.The now regarded as “third host of Speed Street” Alex Palou stops by the show during his 500-winner media tour to unpack the biggest win in his storied career. He recalls that as the race hit the halfway mark and the various strategies began to take place, he realized he was going to have a shot at winning. Alex and Conor experienced opposite balance issues due to cold temperatures and rainy conditions, and Alex explains that he was dealing with a major push that the team chased with adjustments throughout the entire event. At the end of the day, Alex implemented a strategy that he learned while chasing Helio Castroneves to the finish during the 2021 running of the race, only this time he came out on top.

It is finally time for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly will be rolling off P11 this coming Sunday. He joins co-host Chase Holden to break down all of the action from practice week and qualifying, which saw many surprises and breath-taking crashes. No surprise of course was bigger than rookie Robert Shwartzman putting his Prema entry on the pole. But, the news that Josef Newgarden and Will Power had failed tech and were being penalized also rocked the paddock. Conor gives listeners a detailed look at how his final qualifying attempt unfolded, which originally placed him in 13th, just a few tenths away from locking into the Fast 12. He also explains how on edge the cars are this year, and the major differences between being in qualifying trim and race trim.Pole winner Robert Shwartman joins the show to reflect on his historic feat of becoming the first rookie to capture P1 since 1983. He talks listeners through making the Fast 12 and the feeling he had laying down a perfect lap that held up for the top speed of the day. Robert explains that after the hardship he's faced in the Formula One ranks, it was incredible to feel the support from the crowd at Indianapolis. Conor and Chase also get to know Robert, the person outside of the race car, as they discuss his interest in hip hop music and how he is an aspiring musician himself. The guys chat about Prema team members like Ryan Briscoe being an asset and how Robert's car is feeling going into the big race on Sunday.

The Month of May is well under way, and Conor Daly brought home a hard fought 15th place finish at the Indy Grand Prix to kick things off. He joins co-host Chase Holden to fill listeners in on how a lap one dust-up with Callum Ilott caused him to have to fight from behind and how tire strategy ultimately allowed him to make a late race recovery. They also discuss Alex Palou's continued dominance and Rahal Letterman Lanigan's surprise qualifying efforts. Conor shines a light on the attrition and inconsistency the rest of the paddock (besides Palou) is seeming to deal with thus far this season and how everyone is operating on razor thin margins of error that can make or break race efforts.Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves joins the show to highlight his quest to capture an unprecedented fifth Borg-Warner trophy. Conor inquires about Helio's journey from full-time racer to part owner of Meyer Shank Racing, and how the team is adjusting to their technical alliance switch from Andretti Global to Chip Ganassi Racing. Helio gives listeners insight to how the major IndyCar teams (Penske, Ganassi and Andretti) operate behind the scenes, as well as their similarities and differences. The guys also chat about Helio's Indy 500 ride, his legacy in the sport, how Alex Palou ranks historically and working with Conor as a teammate at MSR.

The IndyCar season is picking up steam as the series moves from Barber into the Month of May. Conor Daly and the Juncos Hollinger team brought home a 19th place finish in yet another event that ran green in its entirety. He joins co-host Chase Holden on this edition of Speed Street to chat about the team's struggles with the primary tires this year and how the lack of attrition is forcing the entire paddock to adjust to gain on-track positions during the last three races. They also discuss Alex Palou's dominant victory, a huge boost in IndyCar's television ratings and preview the upcoming Indianapolis Grand Prix.Barber race winner Alex Palou joins the show to reflect on his incredible start to the 2025 season and how Chip Ganassi Racing continues to strive for new levels of excellence despite one of the greatest track records in IndyCar history. Alex explains that he is happy where he is at in the 10 car and hopes to carry his road course dominance into Indianapolis this month. Later on in the episode, Barber hard charger Rinus VeeKay also stops by to break down his 4th place finish, which was a major accomplishment for Dale Coyne Racing. Rinus explains that after tough results at Long Beach and Thermal, the team celebrated his hard fought top-5 like a victory this past weekend. (Thank you to Fox Sports for providing the Mike Shank audio from the IndyCar warm-up broadcast.)

Last week race fans had the opportunity to see IndyCars on track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time in 2025, and Conor Daly turned in impressive results during both days of the Open Test. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss what he and the Juncos Hollinger Team learned during their time in the IMS paddock and how the hybrid system performed its first time out at the legendary oval circuit. Conor explains why he thinks Team Penske will once again be in the running for the front row sweep, and how the littlest details matter when it comes to superspeedway racing. The guys also look ahead to this weekend's race in Barber and make some podium picks for Sunday.IndyCar Youtuber David Land joins the show to chat about the current state of the IndyCar Series and what social media content creators like himself can do to help drive the sport to the next level. David talks about how there currently aren't many Youtubers who concentrate solely on IndyCar, and how more creators with a similar output would be useful to bringing in new audiences. The guys talk about the current manufacturers in IndyCar and what can be done to attract new interest from other OEMs, including efforts to make the cars more of a focal point for the series. The interview also tackles the tough topic of negativity surrounding the series and what can be done to help curb bad publicity on social media, including changes to the schedule and less down time between events.

It's finally time for IndyCars to take the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Conor Daly will be one of 34 drivers behind the wheel this week. He joins co-host Chase Holden to break down the schedule for this week's Indy 500 Open Test and what teams and drivers are hoping to gain during their track time on Wednesday and Thursday. Conor explains that the big question mark this year will be the hybrid system, which did not come into the series full-time until after the Indy 500 last year. In an effort to gain data on the new system, IndyCar is allotting teams qualifying power during this initial test, which is something that normally doesn't happen until the Month of May. As a result, there will be many unknowns during the open test, and race fans will be able to tune in for all the action this year on IndyCar's Youtube channel.

Conor Daly had a rough showing at the Long Beach Grand Prix, and he is back on Speed Street to join co-host Chase Holden and break down what happened. After struggling in qualifying, Conor and the 76-Juncos Hollinger Team had an error in their fuel calculations during the early stages of the race, which Conor explains took him out of competition due to having to reduce speed to save fuel. He also outlines some of the mechanical changes the team was making to help get him more comfortable behind the wheel, but ultimately it was a difficult race day. Despite a record turnout for the historic race, IndyCar is once again in the headlines for the wrong reason: poor television ratings. Conor and Chase dig into the problem that has plagued the series in recent years and ponder solutions that can help put the series' fantastic racing product in front of more viewers.Race winner Kyle Kirkwood joins the show to chat about Andretti Global's success on street courses and how he was able to stay ahead of series point leader Alex Palou after the last pit cycle. The moment of the race was when Kyle managed to run competitive lap times on cold tires to keep ahead of the charging Palou, who made things interesting in the closing laps. The guys talk about the confidence Kyle will carry forward to Barber and the Indy GP with a win under his belt and how he hopes to close the points gap between him and Palou. Kyle explains how he hopes to improve on ovals this year and how he's learned to love that form of racing in recent times. The conversation also touches on the electric environment in Long Beach and looks ahead to the open Indianapolis 500 test.

It's finally Long Beach Grand Prix week, and Conor Daly has a brand new livery just in time for the famed event. He joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about the Mannkind-sponsored Juncos Hollinger 76 entry he'll be piloting this weekend, as well as what listeners should expect to see when IndyCar hits the track. The race has been lengthened to 90 laps this season, which Conor explains will unlock new opportunities for strategy. Drivers and teams will also be dealing with a similar tire selection to the St. Pete season opener, which showed favorable results. The guys make their podium picks for the race and chat about the other latest news around the IndyCar paddock.In celebration of the 40th anniversary of his 1985 Indianapolis 500 victory, IndyCar legend Danny Sullivan joins the program. He fills listeners in on his journey from Louisville, Kentucky to the famous Jim Russell Driving School in England, which sent him on the path of formula racing. After a brief stint in Formula One in 1983, Danny would return Stateside and take his place in the CART paddock. In 1985, Danny completed the famous “spin and win” at the Brickyard, which has become one of the most iconic moments in the history of the race. He chats with Conor and Chase about what life was like on the grid back then and what the victory did for his life and career.

Conor Daly participated in an IndyCar hybrid test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course this past week. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss the results from the test and how the added weight of the new hybrid system seems to affect the balance of the car less at this track than others. The guys also weigh in on the social media discourse regarding IndyCar's Thermal broadcast ratings and Conor gives insight into recent conversations he had with representatives from Fox Sports.Marcus Armstrong joins the show to chat about his new team experience with Meyer Shank Racing and how it is difficult to break the must-win mentality and take solace in having strong runs towards the front. He and Conor discuss their training for the IndyCar season this year and Marcus tells listeners about his ability to plank for long periods of time. The guys look ahead to Long Beach, chat about getting into a flow state behind the wheel of a race car and methods for introducing Formula One fans to IndyCar racing.

The IndyCar Series had a great battle at Thermal Club, and Conor Daly brought home a respectable 16th place finish. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss the event in Southern California and how things panned out for the number-76 Juncos Hollinger team. Conor explains the difficulties around tire choices and gambles that didn't play out as expected. They also discuss the Fox broadcast technical difficulties and the numerous hybrid issues experienced on the grid throughout the weekend.The hot topic of the race was Scott McLaughlin's altercation with Devlin DeFrancesco, and Scott joins the show to unpack what he considers the worst weekend in his IndyCar career. He gives his take of the incident and lets listeners know how everything was resolved after the cameras went dark. The guys look at ahead to Long Beach and Scott weighs in on how he and the Penske-3 team expect to bounce back and begin to chip away at Alex Palou's points lead.

It's finally race week again and the Speed Street podcast is here to tell you everything you need to know for this upcoming IndyCar weekend at Thermal Club. Conor Daly and Chase Holden discuss the uncertainty of the tire package and how it will hold up to the increased weight of the hybrid system, which was not in use at last year's $1 Million Challenge exhibition event. Conor explains that based on what we've seen from the track and the season opener at St. Pete, Alex Palou is still the driver to beat. The guys also chat about the recent test at Barber, this past weekend's Formula One season opener and make some podium picks for Thermal Club.

We are in the middle of the agonizing gap between the first two races of the 2025 IndyCar season, but never fear as Conor Daly and Chase Holden are back with more Speed Street. Big news hits the motorsports world as Formula One announces that Cadillac will join the paddock in 2026, establishing itself an American-based team. The development could have serious implications for the future of IndyCar, as both Alex Palou and Colton Herta have been brought up as possible pilots for the team. The guys also chat about this week's test at Barber and the upcoming test schedule for the rest of the IndyCar paddock.Christian Lundgaard joins the show on his way to the Barber test to chat about what he and the Arrow McLaren team hope to learn for the upcoming road course events. He touches on the season opener at St. Pete and how it helped his confidence for the year to lead some laps, as well as his first impressions of his new teammates Pato O'Ward and Nolan Siegel. The guys also chat about the connection between the McLaren IndyCar and Formula One teams, and how the information shared has helped the relatively new IndyCar outfit be competitive in a short amount of time. The conversation also covers tire strategies, 2025 season goals and off-track golf games.

Conor Daly brought home a hard fought 17th place finish in the 2025 IndyCar season opener in the streets of St. Petersburg. He joins co-host Chase Holden to unpack the weekend, including the practice sessions which were affected by the new tire allocation rules and qualifying which left a lot of competitive drivers buried in the pack. The guys compare notes on the atmosphere of the event, which saw great attendance and energy following a strong pre-season ad campaign from Fox. Speaking of which, the ratings return from the series' debut on network Fox saw a massive increase from last year, establishing itself as one of the highest non-Indy 500 broadcasts in recent history. Race winner Alex Palou joins the show to share how his team captured the victory and held off a hard charging Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon in the final laps. Alex explains that traffic and well executed pit stops were the key to winning the race, an event that has long eluded him in his IndyCar career. The guys discuss how this win establishes Alex as an early season championship favorite, but there is still a lot of racing to go in a IndyCar series that gets more competitive with each passing year. Alex explains that now that he has captured a win at St. Pete, his next goal is to win on an oval, which he hopes to do this coming May in Indianapolis. 

It's finally race week, and Conor Daly is ready to be back on the IndyCar grid at St. Petersburg this coming Sunday. He joins co-host Chase Holden to give listeners a preview of what to expect at the famed street course for the 2025 IndyCar season opener. The guys also chat about the recent announcement that the popular “100 Days to Indy” docu-series will return, concentrating on both the build-up to the Indy 500 and the subsequent championship points battle. Finally, Conor and Chase offer a pre-season power ranking of the 2025 IndyCar paddock.The newly appointed President of IndyCar Series J. Douglas Boles joins the show to discuss how he will split his time between his new position and his current presidency over Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He gives listeners an idea of what his role will entail with the series and what some of his goals will be moving forward. He touches on the development of the new IndyCar chassis, connecting with the current OEMs and working with promoters to help build up the series' events throughout the year. Finally, Doug offers listeners some insight into what they should expect from the IMS Museum reopening in April and how it will reshape the way visitors perceive the speedway for years to come.

The IndyCar season is nearly upon us, and Conor Daly is here with a first hand look at his Juncos Hollinger number 78 Dallara and the rest of the paddock. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss how the test sessions at Sebring went earlier this week and why race fans shouldn't put too much stock into the results. Also, Conor gives listeners an update on his sponsorship deals for the 2025 season after a recent referendum with Polkadot was turned down. The guys chat about what this could mean for Conor's season as well as a hilarious interaction he had with Helio Castroneves during his time at Daytona. 

What did you think of the IndyCar commercials on Superbowl Sunday? Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are back on Speed Street to react to the exciting effort that FoxSports is putting into promoting the IndyCar Series in 2025. Also, big news drops as the announcement is made that Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles will also be taking over the presidential role with IndyCar. Conor explains why Doug is a great choice for the job and how he has demonstrated his dedication to growing the sport over the last few years. Up and coming racing star Connor Zilisch joins the show to chat about his meteoric rise from European kart racing to becoming a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series racer in 2025. Connor explains that Kevin Harvick was instrumental in helping him get his footing in the NASCAR world through an opportunity in Trans Am racing. Since finding success in TA2, Connor has made a splash in sports car racing, ARCA and NASCAR before signing a developmental deal with Trackhouse Racing and Red Bull. Through it all, Connor has managed to stay realistic in his expectations and tune out the noise and pressure put on him, trying more so to enjoy the ride and learn from every race he competes in. Connor explains that while he is on track to have a successful career in NASCAR, his ultimate ambitions in motorsports exceed beyond stock car racing and he hopes to compete in the Indianapolis 500 one day.

Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden reconvene on Speed Street to chat about the recent test at Thermal Club and all the latest rumblings in the IndyCar paddock. Andretti Global and Dale Coyne Racing made the trek out west to share the track for the first time with the newly formed Prema Racing IndyCar team, and at the end of the day Marcus Ericsson had the fastest lap times to his name. Conor explains that while it's hard to draw conclusions from tests with limited cars, people are beginning to raise their expectations of Prema due to the amount of effort and resources they're putting towards on-track performance. The guys also react to Tim Cindric's announcement that he'll be stepping back from his day-to-day duties at Team Penske and the recent unveiling of Andretti Global's 2025 liveries.Marcus Ericsson joins the show and explains how winning the Indianapolis 500 was a life changing event for him. He recalls fondly taking the Borg Warner trophy home to Sweden and getting to celebrate with family and fans and explains that the event's prestige is recognized all over the world. Conor asks Marcus about his time in Formula One and the growth that series has seen in light of the popularity of Drive to Survive. Marcus talks about some of his favorite moments while in F1 and how global travel was a double-edged sword. Finally, Marcus makes some Indianapolis 500 podium predictions and explains his off-season training regimen to help get prepared for the upcoming year.

The Rolex 24 at Daytona is in the books, which means the 2025 racing season is officially underway. Conor Daly joins co-host Chase Holden to talk about what unfolded in the race and how the IndyCar contingent finished. Conor touches on his past experiences in the grueling race, explains what drivers endure and expresses the desire to be back behind the wheel in the crown jewel event next year. The guys also discuss Fox Sports' new IndyCar ad featuring Alex Palou and his upcoming mediation in the McLaren contract lawsuit, what the Super Bowl might have in store for the upcoming Pato O'Ward commercial and Penske taking over the Nashville season finale.Fresh off his stint at the Rolex 24, friend of the show Felix Rosenqvist stops by to enlighten listeners on his experience behind the wheel of a Grand Touring Prototype this past weekend. He explains the differences between driving an IndyCar, which he says requires a lot of aggression to maneuver, with the  state of the art GTP, which needs a softer touch. He also gives admiration to his Meyer Shank teammate Tom Blomqvist, who excels behind the wheel of the GTP and closed in on Team Penske in the final laps to nearly bring home the victory. Conor and Tom dig into MSR's new technical alliance with Chip Ganassi Racing and how the teams have been operating together. They also look forward to the 2025 season and Felix lays out some goals he has for the upcoming year.

It's an exciting day for Conor Daly and Speed Street as the Juncos Hollinger IndyCar team unveils their base liveries for the 2025 season. Conor joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about striking paint schemes and what will be on the horizon for his number-78 Dallara this year. Conor also recaps a very exciting IndyCar Content Day and what he observed from the Fox Sports production crew. A recent dinner was held with members of the IndyCar paddock and Fox Sports and Conor reports that there are many exciting developments behind the scenes for 2025. It wouldn't be a true team livery reveal without hearing from the other half of the Juncos Hollinger garage, and Conor's teammate Sting Ray Robb joins the show to give his take on what the team is bringing to the table. Sting Ray discusses his tumultuous beginning to his IndyCar career and what he hopes to accomplish with JHR this year. He also fills listeners in on the origin of his name, which is arguably one of the most unique in all of motorsports. He and Conor chat about what they're excited for in 2025 and what to expect at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway come May.

Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are happy to report that IndyCar is so BACK! After the premiere of the new Fox Sports/IndyCar commercial featuring Josef Newgarden that rocked the sports media world, it's safe to say that 2025 is shaping up to be a formidable year for the series. Conor and Chase discuss how the high production value of the advertisement was encouraging to see and how it portrayed IndyCar in a new light. They also chat about the big hires the new Prema IndyCar team made ahead of their high-budget livery unveiling on Youtube last week. Also, the 2025 paddock gets a little more crystal clear with Dale Coyne Racing's announcement that they've hired Jacob Abel for the season.ESPN broadcaster and sports expert Ryan McGee joins the show to connect the dots on his history in motorsports and why he feels so passionately for the Indianapolis 500. After growing up in Rockingham, North Carolina and following in the footsteps of his father, who happened to serve as a part-time gasman for NASCAR legend Dave Marcis, Ryan found his way into sports media and eventually his longtime home at ESPN. Along the way, he produced shows like RPM Tonight and Totally NASCAR which instilled a deep love and understanding of all forms of auto racing. Ryan explains the gravity of the Fox Sports deal for IndyCar and how it can help elevate the series to a new audience and standing in American culture. They also discuss the rich, vast history of motor racing, how race fans should be less divisive and the power of streaming and cable television ratings.

We are officially in a new calendar year and Speed Street is ready to kick things off with a bang. Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden check in after the holidays to report on the paddock's latest rumblings. They also weigh in on the recently announced 2025 IndyCar season start times and how no night races for this year might not necessarily be a bad thing, for now.Longtime open wheeler and IndyCar pace car driver Oriol Servià joins the show to help give listeners a better idea of the progression of IndyCar over the last two decades. Conor asks Oriol to compare and contrast the path he took to IndyCar with the current Road to Indy ladder system in place. They also chat about the 2011 season and some of Oriol's favorite cars he's driven in his career. Conor and Oriol find common ground in filling the role of substitute driver and competing with many different teams over the years. Oriol explains that without long term contracts in place, a driver constantly feels like he is auditioning for his ride and as a result, grows at a rapid pace due to always having to adapt quickly and perform.

The news we've all been waiting for is finally here as Conor Daly announces he will be driving full-time in the IndyCar Series for Juncos Hollinger Racing in 2025. He joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about how the deal came together and how talks really began after the season finale earlier this year in Nashville. Conor gives listeners some insight into what goes into raising funds to help secure a ride and what the partnership proposal process is like. The guys also chat about the prospect of being teammates with Sting Ray Robb and what Conor hopes to accomplish on track next season. 

Conor Daly and Chase Holden reconvene on Speed Street to discuss the latest IndyCar off-season news as 2024 winds to a close. Dreyer Reinbold Racing have named their 2025 Indianapolis 500 line-up, which raises questions about Conor's plans for next season. He addresses where he currently stands and how difficult it is for drivers to concentrate on their craft when most of the fundraising efforts fall on their shoulders. The guys also discuss the prospect of new manufacturers coming to IndyCar and what steps can be taken to help bring more household name brands into the sport.2016 IndyCar Champion and 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud joins the show to talk about his long-term recovery after his harrowing crash at Mid-Ohio in 2023. Simon explains that he suffered a traumatic brain injury from the incident and his road to recovery is open ended, in which he has learned a lot about the human brain and how sports related injuries can affect it. Simon gives his insight from being on the sideline watching the sport this past season and he gives much praise to reigning IndyCar Champion Alex Palou on being a total package racer. Simon and Conor talk about racers who have struggled to adapt to the latest IndyCar chassis modifications, mainly the aero screen and the hybrid system. He speculates that drivers coming into the series in the last couple of seasons will flourish in the new versions of the car, while drivers who have been in the series for many years might feel that the car no longer speaks to them. The guys also discuss driver branding, the marketing of IndyCar and who will be on the podium next May at Indy.

Conor Daly was on the scene this past weekend in Las Vegas to serve as a track commentator for the Formula One race. He is reporting in for a special, bonus edition of Speed Street to share all that he encountered during his time in Sin City. He and co-host Chase Holden recap the latest IndyCar developments, including Gavin Ward's dismissal from Arrow McLaren and Sting Ray Robb signing with Juncos Hollinger Racing. Then Conor tells listeners about his golf outing with Colton Herta, Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz, what he observed in the F1 paddock and what General Motors/Cadillac's entry into the series means for the motorsports world.

Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden report for duty on another edition of Speed Street where they fill listeners in on the driver evaluation tests taking place at Thermal Club this week. Conor explains the uniqueness of the test, which features only one full-time IndyCar racer, Louis Foster, among many outsiders like Logan Sargeant and Felipe Nasr. They also unpack the blockbuster news of Penske Entertainment buying the Long Beach Grand Prix, ensuring its place in the IndyCar stratosphere for years to come. Finally, Conor previews the upcoming Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix where he will be serving as a commentator for the second year in a row. 2024 IndyNXT Champion Louis Foster stops by the show to discuss his family history in racing and his recent signing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan for the 2025 IndyCar season. Louis explains after finding success in karts and the Ginetta Junior Championship, he ventured into the world of single seater racing through the Formula ladder, competing in the British F4 and F3 championships. He would leave Euroformula racing for the United States where he began on the Road to Indy, to which he credits most of his racing success. He fills listeners in on how his deal with RLL came to be, and how he is excited to lean on veteran Graham Rahal as a resource next season. The guys also discuss life away from the track, Louis' quick adaptation to oval racing and the ever burning question of how to improve the IndyCar Series.

Conor Daly is back this week with one pressing question: where did all the IndyCar drivers go? He and co-host Chase Holden discuss the lack of social media presence a lot of the paddock has displayed since the season finale in Nashville. They also debate whether race fans having access to drivers' personal lives is good for the growth of the sport. Conor brings up the discourse surrounding NASCAR's Playoff system and how it has kept NASCAR relevant in a sports market dominated by football. They also respond to Romain Grosjean's spicy comments about how he will likely be sitting out next season due to a lack of funding after one of the best seasons in his career. Longtime NASCAR competitor and NBC broadcaster Parker Kligerman joins the show to discuss his decision to leave the pursuit of full-time racing to further his career in television. He and Conor relate on the ups and downs of being underfunded in racing, and how the glimmers of hope often drive several more years in the grind. Parker goes into what he describes as a symbiotic relationship between racing on Saturdays and broadcasting on Sundays, where he's able to take anecdotes from his time behind the wheel that help him on camera. He also provides some insight into what else he'd like to try in motorsports before hanging up the helmet for good. Finally, the guys tackle the ever burning question of how to help spread the word of IndyCar.

As we continue to roll into the IndyCar off season, Conor Daly and Chase Holden are back on Speed Street with the latest driver silly season developments. Last week saw Kyffin Simpson confirmed as the third and final Chip Ganassi Racing driver for 2025, pairing him with Scott Dixon and Alex Palou. Prema Racing has solidified its two driver line-up by adding former Formula 3 Champion Robert Shwartzman to its operation to join Callum Ilott.  Conor also sheds light on why teams like Penske and Arrow-McLaren are testing unsigned drivers in the off season despite already having a set line-up for 2025.Open wheel legend and three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti joins the show to talk about his post-driving role at Chip Ganassi Racing and how the current day of IndyCar compares to his era behind the wheel. Dario comments that when he watches races at home as a fan, he believes that IndyCar's on-track product is second to none. He speaks on the open wheel cars of the past and how the high-horsepower was a challenge for drivers to deal with. He and Conor relate on how the old IndyCar engines sound iconic and wish there was a way for the current hybrid systems to be tuned to sound similar. Dario explains what his week to week duties are at CGR and how he works with current drivers in the paddock to improve performance. He also reflects on his 2006 season in NASCAR and how it humbled and inspired him to become a better racer upon his return to the open wheel world. 

Conor Daly's 2024 racing season has officially come to a close as he was once again in NASCAR Truck competition at Homestead Miami Speedway this past weekend. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss why he struggled behind the wheel with limited practice and how difficult the Truck is to adapt to in comparison to its NASCAR Xfinity counterparts. They also chat about Pato O'Ward's massive, warm welcoming at the Formula One Mexico Grand Prix and how the huge showing at his personal appearance is a great thing for the future of IndyCar. Also, they ponder if this huge display of support for the IndyCar superstar will expedite the process of getting the series back to Mexico for a championship points race.The return of the People's Podium segment welcomes past guest Kevin Beck to the table to give his thoughts on the 2024 IndyCar season. Kevin makes the point that IndyCar had a great window of opportunity to find new viewership during the Formula One summer break this year, as the series put on some compelling races after the Indianapolis 500. The guys also discuss Pato O'Ward's fan support from Mexico and how it can help elevate a sport similarily to Ayrton Senna in Formula One during the mid to late 1980s and Caitlyn Clark currently in the WNBA. Kevin argues that IndyCar needs to study what the WNBA is doing to market Clark's popularity and how the series is capitalizing on the player's stardom to help elevate its overall presence. Finally, the guys discuss what an IndyCar in Mexico could mean for the series and how it will be viewed on an international scale. 

Conor Daly prepares for his next challenge behind the wheel on this week's episode of Speed Street. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss his upcoming NASCAR Truck race at Homestead and the challenges he's facing in a grueling market for open seats in 2025. The guys also discuss the recent IndyCar test at Iowa Speedway as well as the Indianapolis Road Course test for 2025's IndyNXT roster. Conor spent the past weekend watching racing and was disappointed with the outcome of the Formula One United States Grand Prix. He weighs in on the differences between IndyCar and Formula One track limits and how the race may have played out differently if the stewards didn't have to get involved. Hailie Deegan joins the show to discuss her highly publicized transition from the NASCAR world to the IndyNXT paddock. Hailie explains that after her last NASCAR Xfinity event, she began to ponder entering the open wheel world and went to the IndyCar event at Iowa Speedway to take in the series firsthand. She compares the amount of track time she's had so far in preparing for her first IndyNXT start to her past four seasons spent in NASCAR, which reveals a major challenge for developing racers in the stock car world. Conor and Hailie discuss the use of iRacing in helping to ease the growing pains that come with switching types of race cars, as well as the affordability of racing in IndyNXT versus a NASCAR Truck. 21+ and present in North Carolina. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov.

There were IndyCars on track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week for a hybrid system test, and Conor Daly was again behind the wheel of a Juncos Hollinger Racing Dallara participating. He checks into Speed Street to fill co-host Chase Holden and listeners in on what unfolded in the test, which was the first time a lot of drivers got to try the new hybrid cars out at the legendary oval. Conor explains with the newly added weight of the hybrid system, the cars are slow in comparison to previous years, but it's still too early to make a prediction of how next year's Month of May will be. The guys also dig into other big news items in the IndyCar world including more details being revealed about the Arlington Street Race, Fox beginning promotion of the 2025 Indy 500 and Hailie Deegan making the jump from the NASCAR world to run IndyNXT full time.Conor's former Ed Carpenter Racing teammate Rinus VeeKay joins the show to chat about his last minute hire to drive for Dale Coyne at the recent IMS hybrid test. Rinus explains that although he had recently been relieved of his driving duties at ECR, he still thought it would be good to show up at the IMS test and try to schedule some meetings with potential new teams, which led to him getting in the Coyne car for some laps. Having spent a lot of time at ECR with Rinus, Conor was curious to what factors may have contributed to the team's struggles in recent years, despite driver effort. The guys also fielded questions from social media listeners, who wanted to know what the dynamic between Conor and Rinus was like as teammates and what the team was like after Conor left. Rinus explains that one of the main reasons he ended up making the jump from the European karting ranks to the Road to Indy was the scholarship system in place, which helped get him into the IndyNXT ranks and in front of IndyCar team owners. They also discussed what may be on the horizon for Rinus, to which he is optimistic he will be back in IndyCar full time.

Conor Daly's “have helmet, will travel” 2024 tour continues as he was in competition at last weekend's 8 Hours of Indianapolis Intercontinental GT Challenge event. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss the nuances that he and Alex Palou experienced in making the transition from a Dallara IndyCar to a GT3 sports car. He explains that ultimately a fuel pick-up failure took him and the Random Vandals team out of contention after running in the top-five for most of the event. They also discuss the star-studded endurance kart race which took place at New Castle Motorsports Park, IndyCar's announcement of the 2026 Arlington Street Race and the upcoming hybrid test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.The newest member of the Meyer Shank Racing team Marcus Armstrong joins the show to discuss how the new technical alliance between MSR and Chip Ganassi Racing has moved him to the number-66 Dallara for the 2025 IndyCar season. Marcus explains that he has worked with MSR veteran Felix Rosenqvist in the past and the integration from team to team has been smooth thus far. He also opens up about the difficulty in adapting to oval racing after spending the majority of his career progressing up the Formula ladder system in Europe. Marcus explains that even though he had resources like Dario Franchitti at CGR, he as a driver still had to go out on the track and perform, and his first experiences at tracks like Indianapolis and Milwaukee felt like a whirlwind. Marcus is excited to be a part of the IndyCar Series though and hopes that the championship trail will take them to new venues across the globe in the future.

Conor Daly traded his Dallara in for a Silverado this past weekend as he was in NASCAR Truck action at Kansas. He joins co-host Chase Holden to dig into how the Friday night event unfolded and how he managed to bring the PolkaDot sponsored Niece Motorsports number-44 entry home in 17th position. They also catch up on the latest IndyCar off-season news, where Alexander Rossi has been tabbed to be the new pilot for the Ed Carpenter Racing number-20 ride. Conor explains why he is upset with ECR's lack of acknowledgement for former racer Rinus VeeKay's contributions to the team. IndyCar's rumored return to Texas and Michael Andretti stepping down from his position of power at Andretti Global are also discussed.Team Penske Racing Engineer Luke Mason joins the show to help give listeners a better idea of the technical side of IndyCar racing. Through his position on Josef Newgarden's team, Luke has won back to back Indianapolis 500s over the past two seasons. Conor and Luke discuss how some drivers in the paddock have struggled to get used to the heavier Dallara that has developed over the years with the introduction of the aeroscreen and the hybrid system. They also dive into the world of dampers and how much of a difference they make in car setup programs. Conor asks Luke about the aerodynamics of the car and trim methods used to help make speed in qualifying, as well as how his requests to find comfort in the car differ from Josef. 21+ and present in North Carolina. Opt in req. Wager requirements apply. Bonuses awarded as nonwithdrawable bonus bets or profit boost tokens. Restrictions apply including bonus expiration. See terms and conditions at fanduel.com/sportsbookGambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov

It may be the first weekend after the IndyCar season finale, but the news cycle is in full swing. Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden report in to Speed Street with all of the latest breaking IndyCar headlines, including the monumental charter agreement and the effect it will have on bigger teams in the paddock like Chip Ganassi Racing. Marcus Armstrong and Callum Ilott announce their homes for 2025 and Logan Sargeant looks to make the jump from Formula One with a test for Meyer Shank Racing at Thermal Club. The development that shocked the IndyCar world last week was that Rinus VeeKay has been let go by Ed Carpenter Racing. Also, the guys weigh in on the FBI raid of Rahal Letterman Lanigan.2024 IndyCar Champion Alex Palou stops by the show to talk about how he clinched his third title in four years during the Nashville finale weekend. After a rough qualifying effort and a grid penalty, Alex knew he had the odds stacked against him to stay ahead of Will Power in the final points standings. Alex explains that he was relieved when he heard about Will's seat belt failure and unplanned pit stop, but was disappointed that they did not get to race each other properly for the title. Alex and Conor relate over how the race at Nashville played out and what made it fun, but different from other oval races this season. Finally, Alex talks about his goal to win an oval race next season and what it will take to stay ahead of the competition.

The checkered flag has flown on the 2024 IndyCar season, and Conor Daly brought the Juncos Hollinger 78-car home to a well-earned 10th place finish. He joins co-host Chase Holden to talk about the unknowns the paddock faced as they rolled into Nashville Superspeedway, a track the IndyCar Series last raced at in 2008 when only a handful of current drivers were competing. Conor explains that he actually leaned on his teammate from the 2024 Indianapolis 500 Ryan Hunter Reay for some intel on the track, to which Ryan provided his race notes from his last visit. Much of the weekend saw drivers dealing with the mountainous bump in turn four, which caused teams to focus on finding a balance in their setups to try and ease the jump. A race to the finish in the championship points standings was decided early when Will Power had a seat belt malfunction, and while Colton Herta drove into victory lane, Alex Palou celebrated his third season crown in four years.Race winner Colton Herta joins the show to discuss his epic late race battle with Pato O'Ward, which saw the two front runners split slower traffic in a move that decided the final outcome. Colton explains that after an underwhelming qualifying effort, he wasn't sure what to expect on race day. But the Andretti Global team's improvements in raceability saw Colton making steady improvements throughout the season, and he was finally able to capture his first short oval victory. Conor and Colton relate on the confusion that short track racing can cause, as lead lap and slower cars are mixed across the surface, making it hard to determine which contests are for position. Colton is excited about the momentum this victory brings, and expects to be a championship contender in 2025.

The end of the IndyCar season is upon us, and Speed Street has everything you need to prepare for the showdown in Nashville. Conor Daly is in the thick of a Leader's Circle points battle, and he fills co-host Chase Holden in on the other drivers to watch for this weekend as the final positions of the top-22 fall into place. They also chat about the championship battle between points leader Alex Palou and second place Will Power and how the various scenarios might play out for Will to overcome the 33-point deficit. Conor fills listeners in on the new alternate tire that Firestone will be bringing and how teams who haven't tested at the track will be doing most of their prep work on the simulator.The show welcomes former IndyCar racer and NBC broadcaster James Hinchcliffe to give his insight on the 2024 season and what's to come this weekend. James believes that based on the oval action at St. Louis and Milwaukee that race fans and competitors alike are in for an exciting season finale. He also weighs in on the uncertainty the new alternate tire brings to such an important event. The guys size up the champion contenders and speculate as to who might come out on top based on their performance throughout 2024. Finally, James makes some podium predictions and chats about what the future holds for him after the IndyCar season concludes.

Speed Street is in a state of celebration this week as Conor Daly brought home a podium finish at the Milwaukee Mile during race one of the IndyCar double header. He joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about how after a disastrous start to the weekend, including an engine change and a grid penalty, he and the Juncos Hollinger 78 team were able to turn things around come race time. Using some heroics on the outside lane at the start of the race, Conor was able to advance 11 spots in the opening laps putting himself into contention. After a lucky yellow, he was able to pit with the leaders and make his final three passes to nestle into third place. From there he, Will Power and eventual race winner Pato O'Ward would break away from the rest of the pack. Pato joins the show to discuss the environment in Milwaukee over the weekend and how the racing action surprised him after an underwhelming test earlier in the year. He explains that the low lane worked best for him and it wasn't until he got into heavy traffic that he was concerned about Will Power closing in. After negotiating around the slower cars, Pato was able to come home to his third victory of the season. However, both he and Conor's weekend celebrations would be cut short by mechanical issues in race two on Sunday.Meanwhile while Pato and Conor were frustrated with being taken out of contention, Scott McLaughlin and the Thirsty Threes bounced back in a masterful way, parking the Team Penske 3 in victory lane and moving into third in the IndyCar season points battle. Scott credits watching film of Conor's passing in race one that helped him rethink his approach for the second event at the Milwaukee Mile. After spirited battles with Colton Herta and holding off a fierce late race charge from Scott Dixon, Scotty Mac rolls into Nashville with a hot hand, eager to end the season on a high note.21+ and present in North Carolina. Opt in req. Wager requirements apply. Bonuses awarded as nonwithdrawable bonus bets or profit boost tokens. Restrictions apply including bonus expiration. See terms and conditions at fanduel.com/sportsbookGambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov

As the IndyCar teams travel back east from Portland, Conor Daly returns to Speed Street to report on how his weekend in the Rose City unfolded. He joins co-host Chase Holden to unpack the race and react to Santino Ferrucci's monster qualifying lap which rewarded him his first career pole and brought A.J. Foyt Racing back to the top of the charts. They also chat about how Portland's record for first lap full-course yellows was upheld, but this time it wasn't in turn one. Conor breaks down what happened between Scott Dixon, Kyle Kirkwood and Pietro Fittipaldi, a crash that took Dixon out of the championship battle. Finally, Conor details his own contact with Pietro and how the spin cost him valuable time in a race that ran mostly under green.Race winner Will Power joins the show for the third time this season after his dominant victory over points leader Alex Palou. Will marvels over how close the IndyCar paddock is this season, as qualifying saw the field separated by mere tenths of a second. He also explains how he and Santino discussed the start of the race on the grid beforehand and the move that gave him the early lead. Will gives listeners insight as to how difficult it is mentally to maintain a large lead in a race like Portland, where he is constantly analyzing data and watching what second place is doing behind him. While it may look easy, there are many factors at play such as conserving tires and fuel that he needs to concentrate on for the duration of the event. Will weighs in on his championship chances as the IndyCar season moves into its final three races and what he needs to do to further close in on Palou.

It was an eventful night as the IndyCar Series held a showdown at dusk in St. Louis, and after a chain reaction spin-out in the beginning stages our host Conor Daly rebounded to a well-fought 13th place finish. He joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about the weekend at Gateway and how he felt his new Juncos Hollinger team struggled to find the pace they had at the hybrid test a couple of weeks ago. They also analyze which drivers looked to be on the brink of disaster during qualifying and how Team Penske seemed to be at ease behind the wheel. Conor delivers an in depth play-by-play breakdown of what caused his early spin and some of the other on-track calamity he raced around. He also dives into the controversial late race restart and illustrates how the stack-up wasn't completely the leader's fault.Race winner Josef Newgarden joins the show to give his side of the events. He reflects on the power Team Penske showed and gives credit to his team for bringing such a strong fleet of cars to the track. He also details his mid-race spin and how he was able to rebound from it to find himself in victory lane. Josef gives listeners insight to what took place from his perspective on the late race restart that claimed his teammate Will Power, Alexander Rossi and others. Josef explains that while he feels bad that Will and others were caught up in a mess, he did nothing wrong except try to execute a race winning move that would protect his lead from a charging Scott McLaughlin. Josef would love to see more transparency from IndyCar in the way of in-car analytics, similar to how SMT data is available in the NASCAR world. He and Conor also debate the ongoing problem with aggressive restarts in IndyCar and what measures can be taken to prevent future crashes of similar fashion.

 It's officially race week again in the IndyCar world, and Conor Daly is on Speed Street with a big news drop. He joins co-host Chase Holden to reveal the details of his deal to drive the Juncos Hollinger number-78 NTT IndyCar for the rest of the 2024 season, starting this upcoming weekend at Gateway. Conor chats about how he felt on-track during the recent hybrid test at the Madison, Illinois oval and what he's looking forward to most about working with the new team. The guys also react to the news bombshell that David Malukas will be joining the A.J. Foyt Racing team for a multi-year contract starting in 2025. They discuss how the potential charter deal may cause the rest of the IndyCar roster to shake out for next year.The man of the hour David Malukas joins the show to chat about his new deal to join the historic Foyt team and what his goals are for the rest of his time with Meyer Shank Racing. Conor explains that when he initially reached out to schedule an interview with David, it was to check in with him after his tumultuous beginning of the 2024 season, and had no idea of the impending announcement of his new contract. David gives a lot of thanks to the Meyer Shank team who he explains took a chance on him after his hand injury and gave him a platform to return to the racing spotlight. The guys also discuss David's online social media presence and what he's doing to connect with Gen Z and help introduce them to IndyCar racing.

Nothing stops the IndyCar silly season, not even Olympic summer break, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly is in the thick of it. He joins co-host Chase Holden to react to the late breaking news that Juncos Hollinger Racing has parted ways with Agustin Canapino leaving the 78 car vacant ahead of the upcoming race at Gateway. Conor was recently seen testing the car at the St. Louis-based track and he fills listeners in on what the latest developments are for the ride. He also gives some insight to how the test went, which saw him turn the fourth fastest lap of the session behind the three Andretti Global entries. The guys also react to the news that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will field a fourth car for Yuri Vips at the upcoming event in Portland.Former Arrow McLaren racer and 2023 Formula 2 Champion Théo Pourchaire calls into the show to chat about his stint in the IndyCar Series this year and what is on the horizon in his promising career. Théo gives listeners a better picture of his racing background as he discusses his time spent in the Formula 2 and 3 ranks. He also talks about his transition to IndyCar and how he feels he may have underestimated the difficulty of the series. Théo reflects on his favorite parts of American culture he experienced during his time in the States and what it was like attending the Indianapolis 500 Month of May festivities. Finally, Théo speculates on what may be next for him in motorsports and how he hopes to return to the IndyCar paddock for another shot at a full-time season.

As the motorsports world settles into its Olympic summer break, Conor Daly and Chase Holden keep you up to date with another episode of Speed Street. To help further recap his recent NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Conor invites the winner of the event Riley Herbst to the show to give his perspective from the front of the pack. Riley provides listeners with insight to how the race played out for him in the final laps, and how he felt like he lost the race going into turn four after light contact with Aric Almirola. Conor also asks Riley about the aero strategy that is prevalent in the Xfinity Series and how drivers methodically pack dirty air onto an opponent's rear spoiler to help make passes. Finally, the guys look ahead to the upcoming NASCAR events at Michigan International and speculate what this speedway package's on-track racing product will look like.It wouldn't be Olympic coverage without chatting with an actual Olympian, and Speed Street just happened to find one who has connections to the IndyCar world. None other than Conor's own cousin Nicci Daly joins the show to discuss her time at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics with the Ireland women's Field Hockey team. Nikki explains that the process to qualify for the Olympics was actually more difficult and time consuming than competing in the actual summer games, and just making it to the big stage was a major accomplishment in itself. Nicci shares some hilarious stories from the Olympic village and what it was like interacting with other athletes from all over the world. Nicci also fills listeners in on her current position working for Turn 3 Motorsports in the USF Pro2000 Series as a data engineer.

Continuing his recent trend of racing anything anywhere, Conor Daly is back with another weekend adventure on this episode of Speed Street. He joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about his flight troubles while trying to get to and from Charlotte for some Toyota sim time in preparation for his race weekend as well a test in a GT3 sports car at Virginia International Raceway. More flight issues on the way home made him late to prepare for his Indy double: racing a NASCAR Truck at Indianapolis Raceway Park and an Xfinity car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After an impressive practice session Friday afternoon in the stock car at the big track, Conor had a police escort to IRP where he would end up driving from the back of the pack while learning the ropes of NASCAR short track racing. Finally, Conor gives an in depth breakdown of his Saturday spent at the Brickyard mixing it up with the NASCAR Xfinity crew, where he came home in 14th place.The guys also dive into IndyCar's weekend at Toronto, where Penske teammates Will Power and Scott McLaughlin had an on-track dust-up and Santino Ferrucci went for a wild ride. Race winner Colton Herta joins the show to discuss Andretti Autosport's prowess at the Toronto street course and how the team has it circled on the calendar every year due to its continued success there. He gives a lot of credit to teammate Kyle Kirkwood who helped keep the Ganassi teammates Scott Dixon and Alex Palou at bay while they cruised to a one-two victory. Colton and Conor also chat about this year's Indy 500 and what led to Colton's lap 86 crash. Finally, Colton weighs in on what growth he's seen for the IndyCar Series this year and how he sees more fans at the race track than ever before.

IndyCar's return to Iowa this past weekend brought plenty of surprises as Speed Street host Conor Daly was called last minute to fill-in for Jack Harvey at Dale Coyne Racing. He joins co-host Chase Holden to detail how he got the call Friday night and boarded Roger Penske's plane Saturday morning to be on stand-by as the situation developed by the minute. While the IndyCar rulebook kept him out of the driver's seat for race one, due to his lack of seat time during the event weekend, he was granted a special session Sunday morning to help him prepare for race two. He and Chase recap both races and break down how the recent track repave and additional weight from the new hybrid system led to an overall lack of racing action.Race winners Scott McLaughlin and Will Power both joined the show this week to discuss how Team Penske utilized fuel strategy and quick pit stops to sweep the weekend. Scott laid down a lap fast enough to break the track record and captured the pole for the second race, but found his way to the front during race one to capture his first ever IndyCar oval victory. He explains that it was apparent early on in the race that the second lane would be ineffective, and he credits his pit crew with helping him overtake Colton Herta. Will Power started farther back in race two and immediately went into fuel saving mode to help chop his way through the field. Another quick Penske pit stop helped him get by Alex Palou and he held on for his second win of the 2024 season.

The hybrid era is upon us, and Conor Daly had boots on the ground at Mid-Ohio to take in this historic moment in IndyCar history firsthand. He joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about what unfolded in the race, which saw Pato O'Ward take a hard fought victory home over the dominant Alex Palou. Conor shares the observation that many drivers seem to be struggling with how the hybrid system changes the balance of the race car and that he noticed more pit road stalling than ever before. The guys also make a case for better IndyCar victory lane celebrations and help listeners get ready for the upcoming weekend in Iowa by making their podium predictions. Also, Conor shares some exciting news that he'll be back behind the wheel next weekend in Indianapolis for some NASCAR competition.Mid-Ohio race winner Pato O'Ward joins the show and fills listeners in on how he was able to overtake Alex Palou late in the race and hold him off for his sixth career IndyCar victory. He explains that the new hybrid system doesn't give the same indication that the driver is in first gear as they are used to, causing Palou to be delayed in leaving his pit stall and allowing Pato to get by into the lead. Pato also shares the fascinating story of how his racing career nearly came to an end when he was denied a FIA Super License and how he ended up taking the seat he currently occupies at Arrow-McLaren. Finally, Pato shares insight to his heartbreaking defeat in this year's running of the Indianapolis 500 and how he was able to wrangle an ill-handling racecar to nearly winning the Greatest Spectacle in Motorsports.

Conor Daly reports from Pastranaland and joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about his adventurous weekend and to preview the upcoming new era of IndyCar. If you're hearing this episode, there's been another change in the Arrow-McLaren paddock, as it is reported that Alexander Rossi will be replaced by Christian Lundgaard in the 2025 season. Conor and Chase speculate where Alexander may end up, and how his Indianapolis 500-championship resume ensures he'll likely land in a competitive ride. They also discuss the recent Iowa Speedway test that saw Colton Herta top the charts and many drivers exceed the previous track record thanks to this year's repave. Conor offers listeners a basic breakdown of how the new hybrid system will work in IndyCar and how it will promote a new level of strategy amongst the drivers. He also talks about teaming up with Travis Pastrana and the Channel 199 crew for some off-kilter racing activities at the Hartford and Kalamazoo Speedway facilities in Michigan before retreating to Pastranaland to create some new death-defying content. The “four minutes of fun for the four-4-time Indy 500 champions” segment returns and Conor details a recent Delta Airlines nightmare he experienced. Plus, the guys preview Mid-Ohio and make their not-so-perfect podium picks.

As the IndyCar season rolls to its midway point and prepares for the introduction of the new hybrid system, Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are back on Speed Street with all the latest news. This past weekend saw the IndyCar paddock take on the famed Laguna Seca Raceway and friend of the show Alex Palou once again found victory lane. Conor and Chase recap all the action, which included some teammate beef, off-roading, uncharacteristic Penske struggles and a whole slew of penalties. They also discuss how David Malukas and Nolan Siegel fared in their returns to IndyCar action and how NASCAR's rain delay in New Hampshire ultimately affected IndyCar's weekend ratings return.Race winner Alex Palou joins the show to discuss how he returned to victory lane for the third time this season after capturing the pole position. Conor asks how Alex managed to stay in front on the late restarts and hold off charges from Colton Herta and the rest of the field. Chase inquires if Alex has had any off-road moments at Laguna Seca in the simulator and how he's feeling about his chances at the upcoming oval races. They also chat about Alex's Indianapolis 500 performance and the upcoming debut of the hybrid system at Mid-Ohio. Finally, the guys ask if Alex would consider a new victory lane celebration and how he is enjoying fatherhood.

IndyCar may have had the week off, but that didn't stop the news machine from turning the motorsports world on its ear and the Speed Street boys have the latest scoop. Conor Daly chats with his co-host Chase Holden about catching the 24 Hour of Le Mans coverage over the weekend, where many IndyCar drivers were in action. Friend of the show Nolan Siegel brought home a victory in the LMP2 class at the historic race, and found himself in the middle of the latest IndyCar silly season happenings, as the announcement was made that he would be replacing Theo Pourchaire in the Arrow-McLaren number-6 for the rest of the 2024 season. Conor expresses to Chase the immense pressure that young drivers are facing in what is shaping up to be a volatile driver employment climate, where many drivers have been let go after being unable to perform in a short amount of time.Road America winner Will Power joins the show to discuss how his Penske number-12 team converted some recent solid finishes to a well earned victory in Elkhart Lake. Will had a front row seat to the calamity that broke out in the first turn of the race, which he attributes to passing ability becoming increasingly difficult this year and the importance of top-10 finishes. Will suggests the limitation of push to pass in cars that are about to be overtaken, which would lead to more strategy on the shorter courses that IndyCar visits. Conor also inquires about Will's utilization of overcutting his teammates and how that helped him come out on top during the final stretch of the race. The guys all look ahead to the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey and speculate what differences fans will see in the race this year compared to last year's season finale at the 2.238 mile long road course.