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ON TODAYS PROGRAM… CONGRATULATIONS TO KIMI FOR POLE AND THE WIN! MERCEDES CLEARLY AHEAD OF THE PACK! WITH FERRARI RIGHT BEHIND FERNANDO SEES THE END OF RACING WITH DRIVING SLOW IN THE CORNERS TO HARVEST KILOWATTS… LAWRENCE STROLL CLOSE TO THE BRAKING POINT COULD SELL ASTON MARTIN TO BYD! UNLIKE MAX…LCH LOVES THE NEW CARS! AND…. THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: ARVID LINBLAD AND UGO UGOCHUKWU….ENJOY! Kimi Antonelli became the second youngest F1 winner of all time, beating Mercedes team-mate George Russell into second place in Shanghai, while Lewis Hamilton claimed his first ever podium for Ferrari. But it was another chaotic, controversial grand prix under these new 2026 regulations. Neither McLaren made it to the grid, world champion Lando Norris and team-mate Oscar Piastri both suffering from unspecified technical gremlins. After his crash on the formation lap in Melbourne last weekend, Piastri becomes the first driver since team founder Bruce McLaren back in 1969 to fail to start successive races. But they were hardly alone. Williams' Alex Albon and Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto also failed to start, while Red Bull's four-time world champion Max Verstappen was one of three more drivers who failed to finish. Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso had to retire due to excessive vibrations from his power unit – the same vibrations he was worried might lead to “permanent nerve damage” in Australia. The controversial new 50–50 hybrid power units for this season, combined with active aerodynamics, have completely split fans and drivers. Some are enjoying the lack of reliability and hugely increased overtaking, with drivers able to deploy “boost” and “overtake” modes. Others, notably four-time champion Max Verstappen, decry the action as “artificial”, comparing this new era to computer games such as Mario Kart. You certainly cannot accuse these new rules of failing to produce action. China, the second race of the season, was meant to herald a return to something more “normal” after an extraordinary120 overtakes at the season opener in Australia last weekend. But it was just the same. A wild start, in which the fast-starting Ferraris surged to the front from the second row. A wacky first stint, in which the Ferraris and Mercedes battled for supremacy. And then – after a safety car came out on lap 10 when Aston Martin's Lance Stroll retired – Mercedes gradually pulling clear. Antonelli, 19, eventually won by 5.5sec ahead of Russell to become the first Italian winner of a Formula One race for 20 years, since Giancarlo Fisichella at Sepang in 2006, and the second youngest grand prix winner of all time behind Verstappen, while Hamilton was another 19.7sec back, having emerged victorious from a furious tussle with team-mate Charles Leclerc in which they repeatedly swapped positions and went wheel to wheel. Leclerc said it was “fun” while Hamilton called it “one of most enjoyable races” he has ever had. Fans will be split on that sentiment. Briton Oliver Bearman was an impressive fifth for Haas, just shy of his best ever finish, fourth place in Mexico last year. Kimi Antonelli... What an incredible day! This win is a fulfilment of one of the dreams I've had ever since I first drove a go-kart. I want to say thank you to my amazing family and the incredible team at both Lauda Drive and Morgan Drive. I couldn't have done this without any of them, and it means so much to take my first victory in F1. It was a very special moment for all of us. The race itself wasn't easy. I lost a position at the start and had to fight back to get ahead. We then had to manage the Safety Car restart which wasn't easy on the Hard compound. It was difficult to get the tyres working but fortunately we were able to before we were under threat from those behind. This has been a great way to close the first double-header of the season but there is lots of work ahead. We aren't taking anything for granted and will make sure we work hard ahead of Japan and arrive in Suzuka in the strongest position we can. George Russell... Firstly, huge congratulations to Kimi on his first victory in F1. He drove a great race, and it was brilliant to be up there on the podium with him. I am sure it is a moment he will never forget and to do it with the team scoring a 1-2 is fantastic. My own race was not straightforward. I lost positions both at the start and then at the Safety Car restart as we struggled to switch the Hard tyres on. The Ferraris were quick, particularly in the early stages, and we had to get back past them twice. They were fast in all the right places and that made our job a lot more difficult. Happily, we were able to do it each time, but it cost us the chance to fight for the win. It has been a great way to start the season, and we are definitely the team to beat at the moment. We have been put under a lot of pressure at these first two races, and we need to keep pushing hard. The package is strong though so I'm looking forward to heading to the next race in Japan. Kirkwood Outduels Champ Palou To Win Arlington, Take Series Lead ARLINGTON, Texas (Sunday, March 15, 2026) – It's been a long time since a rival driver made Alex Palou blink, but Kyle Kirkwood achieved that rare feat to win the inaugural Java House Grand Prix at Arlington on Sunday. Kirkwood took the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead and earned his first victory of the season despite a sluggish final pit stop by his Andretti Global crew, driving his No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda to victory under caution over the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda of four-time series champion Palou, who has won the title the last three seasons. SEE: Race Results “That was so incredible,” Kirkwood said. “Man, did we have some pace. This JM Bullion Honda, Andretti, all these guys right here, they gave me the tools today. It's because of this race car we won today, because of teamwork. “One-three-four (finish) for Andretti; we're just so stacked here. I'm so stoked.” Andretti Global placed three drivers into the top four at the finish of the 70-lap street-circuit race around AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. Will Power placed third in the No. 26 TWG AI Honda for his first podium finish at his new team after 16 full-time seasons at Team Penske. Marcus Ericsson, who earned his first career pole Saturday, finished fourth in the No. 28 InPwr Honda. Pato O'Ward rounded out the top five finishers in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, the highest-placing Chevrolet-powered driver on the 14-turn, 2.73-mile circuit. “This Andretti Honda camp is fricking strong on street courses,” O'Ward said. “We've got a lot of work to do if we want to start winning races on outright pace against them.” Pure pace helped Kirkwood, who started seventh and overcome a tepid final pit stop to overhaul Palou down the stretch. Palou and Kirkwood were running first and second, respectively, when both made their final stops on the preferred three-stop strategy on Lap 49. The Chip Ganassi Racing crew completed Palou's stop in 7.7 seconds, while Kirkwood's service took 9.5 seconds due to a slow change of the right rear wheel. When both drivers returned to full steam on their out lap, Palou led Kirkwood by 2.2 seconds. But Kirkwood used the speed that helped him lead the pre-qualifying practice Saturday, pulling to within .323 of a second of Palou at the start of Lap 55, with both drivers on the more durable Firestone Firehawk tires in a straight-up duel for the win. Kirkwood didn't waste any time flexing muscle, diving under Palou from a long distance in Turn 13 near the end of Lap 55 and making the daring pass stick for the lead. “He did an awesome pass; hats off to him,” Palou said. “It was super clean, and it was pretty impressive. We'll get them in a couple weeks.” Kirkwood then started to pull away, building a five-second lead by Lap 66. Then that margin evaporated when ECR driver Christian Rasmussen nosed his No. 21 Java House Chevrolet into the tire barrier at pit exit on Lap 68, triggering the first full-course yellow of the race. That bunched the field for a one-lap dash to the checkered flag. Kirkwood pulled away on the restart and was able to exhale early in the final lap when the second and final full-course yellow flew due to a collision between the No. 18 BMax Honda of Dale Coyne Racing's Romain Grosjean and the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet of Nolan Siegel deep in the field. “Not today,” Palou said when asked if he thought he could have caught Kirkwood on the final lap. “I was pushing really hard on the first and second stint, and I could see that the 27 (Kirkwood) and the 12 (Power) were a little bit faster than us. I was like, ‘Oh, man, it's going to be quite hard.'” Kirkwood then cruised around the circuit one last time under yellow to cheers from the capacity crowd at this event, a joint venture between Penske Entertainment, the Dallas Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the official events partner of the Texas Rangers. He leads the standings by 26 points over second-place Palou after three of 18 races. “It's only race number three, so I'm not looking at the championship,” Kirkwood said. “But it is nice to say it's the first time I've ever led the championship in the INDYCAR SERIES.” The taut nature of the race, with its varying strategies about how often to stop for tires, resulted in terrific parity up front. Kirkwood, Palou and Power each led 16 laps to tie for the race high, with Ericsson fourth with 15 laps led. Caio Collet was the top-finishing rookie, 12th in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet fielded by AJ Foyt Racing. Phoenix winner Josef Newgarden, who entered this event in the series lead, fell to third after finishing 15th in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet. After three consecutive race weekends to open the season, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will get a short break before resuming with the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst on March 27-29 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:07) – Kyle Neddenriep from the IndyStar makes another appearance on Query & Company to preview this weekend’s slate of regional boys basketball games around central Indiana, believes the Luke Ertel is the clear frontrunner for Mr. Indiana Basketball right now, compliments Jeff Teague on the job that he has done with coaching his Pike team this season, and hypes up Eddie’s alma mater. (12:07-28:01) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to evaluate what Chris Ballard and company have done in free agency thus far, assesses if the Colts interest in finding a pass rusher in free agency signals a lack of belief in Laiatu Latu’s future, admits that it is more likely that Anthony Richardson remains with the Colts than IU making the NCAA Tournament, and they start talking about the month of May! (28:01-40:12) – Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood joins the show from Arlington ahead of this weekend’s IndyCar race to detail how drivers familiarize themselves with a track before getting in the car, share if he received a tour of the Dallas Cowboys facility with the race being right next to their stadium, and reveals how things are going so far with Will Power joining the team in the offseason.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-28:05) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query sharing his thoughts on the dominating performance by the Purdue Boilermakers in the Big Ten Tournament last night against Northwestern. He brings in producer Eddie Garrison to share his thoughts on Ivica Zubac’s debut last night for the Indiana Pacers in another losing effort. (28:05-35:48) – The NCAA Tournament is right around the corner, and everyone is starting to identify their sleeper team for the dance. Jake asks Eddie if he has one picked out yet and they look at some of the games going on in the Big Ten Tournament today. (35:48-43:46) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake highlighting some things that stood out in Daniel Jones interview with JMV yesterday. (43:46-1:08:13) – With Daniel Jones returning to the Indianapolis Colts, Jake explains why he never thought that Kyler Murray would be a potential replacement if another team signed Jones to a deal that the Colts would not match. They also look at who Joe Lunardi has on the bubble for the NCAA Tournament. (1:08:13-1:22:00) – Kyle Neddenriep from the IndyStar makes another appearance on Query & Company to preview this weekend’s slate of regional boys basketball games around central Indiana, believes the Luke Ertel is the clear frontrunner for Mr. Indiana Basketball right now, compliments Jeff Teague on the job that he has done with coaching his Pike team this season, and hypes up Eddie’s alma mater. (1:22:00-1:27:11) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake and Eddie providing an update on the Michigan vs Ohio State game because Jake wonders if it’s better for Michigan to lose to avoid playing extra games before the tournament. (1:27:11-1:43:50) – The Fan Morning Show’s Kevin Bowen makes his weekly visit on Query & Company to evaluate what Chris Ballard and company have done in free agency thus far, assesses if the Colts interest in finding a pass rusher in free agency signals a lack of belief in Laiatu Latu’s future, admits that it is more likely that Anthony Richardson remains with the Colts than IU making the NCAA Tournament, and they start talking about the month of May! (1:43:50-1:53:31) – Every Friday at 2:30pm, Jake Query shares a Good For The Heart story sponsored by Franciscan Health. Today, Jake is joined by Dr. Babu Doddapaneni from Franciscan Health to discuss heart disease. (1:53:31-2:09:57) – Today’s show closes out with Andretti Global’s Kyle Kirkwood joining the show from Arlington ahead of this weekend’s IndyCar race to detail how drivers familiarize themselves with a track before getting in the car, share if he received a tour of the Dallas Cowboys facility with the race being right next to their stadium, and reveals how things are going so far with Will Power joining the team in the offseason.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
ON TODAYS PROGRAM… FIRST PROBLEM…THE F1 TV COVERAGE IS STINKO! LOOKS LIKE MERCEDES IS GOING TO GET AWAY WITH IT AGAIN! FERRARI LOOK FAST BUT THE BAD DECISIONS CONTINUE AND ASTON MARTIN LOOK TO BE IN TROUBLE FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER... WE HAVE A CANADIAN BONANZA! TEDDY YIP JR., DANIEL MORRAD AND ROBERT WICKENS! George Russell... That wasn't a straightforward afternoon, but this win feels very sweet! Congratulations to the whole team; they've done an incredible job and this victory is for them. We had a difficult and chaotic start and from there, were yo-yoing with the overtakes between Charles and me. I could have perhaps used my energy more smartly to defend when I first overtook him and that cost me when he passed me back. It was quite stressful from in the car but hopefully meant we put on a good show for the fans. We stopped quite early on when the Virtual Safety Car was deployed and knew we were going to have to manage our tyres from there. We were not clear on whether the one or the two-stop was going to be quickest or which one was the right decision to help us take victory. The strategy team made a great call though and I am really happy we could take the victory and the 1-2. It's a perfect way to start the season and we will enjoy this moment, but it is still very early days in the championship, and we know our rivals will be trying to close the gap quickly. It wasn't easy for us so let's see how we perform in China next week. Kimi Antonelli What an afternoon and what a weekend! It has not been easy on my side of the garage here in Melbourne, but we've come away from here with a great result. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone at Lauda Drive and Morgan Drive; they've produced a really strong car and a platform for us to build on. This 1-2 is for them and due to all the hard work and effort they've put in over several years. Coming to the grid, I had a lower battery level so the start was very stressful! We obviously made a slow launch but from there our recovery was good and our pace was strong. That enabled us to fight our way back to the Ferraris and ultimately, after we went through the pitstops, to take a 1-2 for the team. There is a lot we've learned about our car and how to operate within these new regulations this weekend. Whilst we were the strongest team in Melbourne, we are going to have to work really hard to stay ahead. I'm now looking forward to China and seeing what we can do in Shanghai. MAX... “The first laps were pretty hectic and we just needed to stay out of trouble. I had some issues at the start with the battery so as soon as the clutch was dropped, I had no power so that is something we need to understand. We then got quite cleanly through the field, did some decent overtakes and learned a bit about what we could do. We settled into our own race but unfortunately had a little too much degradation; the tyre behaviour was surprising as we had a lot of graining on the Hard compound, which of course compromised our stints and meant that we couldn't really fight for more. So, this is something that we need to go back and understand a bit more. We also tried everything at the end to overtake again and gain a position but when we got close my tyres opened up. Overall the Team still did a great job: it was a decent comeback from P20 and we will work as a Team to close the gap further.” ISACK... "Today was frustrating. I was confident that we could challenge for the podium so this result is a shame. I felt really strong off the line but unfortunately the issue we had came up straight away. The reliability we had throughout the weekend was good, but of course, the race is different and I could feel that there was a problem quite early on. The car was making a funny sound and I knew that we weren't going to make it to the end. It's frustrating, but these things can happen and we're so early on in our journey. We quickly go onto China with a short turnaround but I'm confident that we're going to learn from this.” Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix AVONDALE, Ariz. (Saturday, March 7, 2026) – It took Josef Newgarden 17 races last year to earn his only victory of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. That winning box already is checked this year, two races in. SEE: Race Results Two-time series champion Newgarden earned his first victory of the season and 33rd of his illustrious career by closing down and passing leader Kyle Kirkwood with seven laps remaining to win the Good Ranchers 250 on Saturday at Phoenix Raceway. Newgarden, who started second, drove away to a 1.7937-second victory in the No. 2 XPEL Team Penske Chevrolet over the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com of Andretti Global driver Kirkwood. “I'm very surprised,” Newgarden said. “In the middle of the race, I don't know that I was fully believing that we had the capability to win. We just kept working through it, and I'm like, ‘Look, if we get another opportunity, we're going to be aggressive, we're going to be on the offense.' “We took tires, and the thing was like a rocket ship when it needed to be, right at the end of the race. Hats off to the whole crew. I'm pumped.” NTT P1 Award winner David Malukas finished third in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet as Roger Penske's legendary team celebrated its 60th anniversary season with two podium positions. Pato O'Ward finished fourth in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, with Marcus Armstrong rounding out the top five in the No. 66 ROOT Insurance Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian. INDYCAR's first race in Phoenix since 2018 – Newgarden and Team Penske also won that event – featured plenty of action throughout the field, as there were 565 on-track passes, an INDYCAR record at the 1-mile desert oval. But a combination of tire strategy and deft maneuvering in traffic delivered the victory to Newgarden, who also won the season-ending race last August at Nashville Superspeedway to avoid a winless 2025. Kirkwood made his last stop on Lap 192 and was running fourth behind teammate Will Power, Christian Rasmussen and O'Ward on Lap 207. Power and Rasmussen were engaged in a ferocious duel for the lead, with the left front wing end plate of Rasmussen's No. 21 ECR Splenda Stevia Chevrolet making contact with the right rear tire of Power's No. 26 TWG AI Honda exiting Turn 2. That impact cut Power's tire, triggering the final caution period of the race and ending his chances of an improbable victory after starting last in the 25-car field. Rasmussen's car also was damaged. During that final caution period, Newgarden and a handful of other drivers near the front entered pit lane for fresh Firestone Firehawk tires, as tire grip was a far bigger strategic factor in this race than fuel management. Rasmussen, Kirkwood, Malukas and Armstrong were among the drivers who decided to stay on track, opting for track position over traction. Rasmussen led at the final restart of the 250-lap race on Lap 218, but his damaged car ended up being no match for Kirkwood, who drove past Rasmussen for the lead on Lap 242. Rasmussen faded in the last eight laps with car damage and worn tires, placing a bitterly disappointed 14th after thrilling the large crowd with many daring passes to get to the front five times for 69 laps. “We were the class of the field today – best car out there,” Rasmussen said. “It's so frustrating because we should have won the race today.” Kirkwood led Newgarden by six-tenths of a second when he took the lead, but Newgarden's tire advantage was obvious within less than a lap. Newgarden gnawed into Kirkwood's lead and drove under Kirkwood in Turn 4 for the lead for good just two laps later, on Lap 244. “We thought about it, but we were talking about it, and the pits opened,” Kirkwood said about the possibility of pitting during the late caution. “(Staying out) was the right thing to do at the time.” As a bonus in this young season, Newgarden became the first driver other than four-time series champion Alex Palou to lead the standings since June 2024. Two-time Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Newgarden leads Kirkwood, 78-73, after two races as he tries to win the series crown for the first time since 2019. “Do we really have the lead?” Newgarden said. “Two races in, so I wouldn't read too much into it. But momentum is a big deal. It's very difficult to understand how things work. Sometimes things go against us, sometimes they go for us. It was just great execution by the team.” Palou placed 24th, completing just 21 laps in No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, after side-by-side contact with the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet of Rinus VeeKay led to a trip into the SAFER Barrier. It was Palou's worst finish since he placed 25th last June in Detroit after contact eliminated him from that street race.
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 8 – IndyCar Heads To Phoenix With Alex Palou, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, Romain Grosjean And Ron Ruzewski March 3, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental is off to a flying start with another great lineup of guests after the season opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 1. Martin's guests include St. Pete winner and four-time IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou, Team Penske drivers Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin, Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing, former Team Penske star and current Andretti Global driver Will Power and Andretti Global Team Principal Ron Ruzewski. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is on the way to Phoenix for the March 7 Good Ranchers 250 and Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental will be there for all the great action on next week's episode. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
…ON TODAYS PROGRAM… ASTON MARTIN ALREADY PONDERING... THE SEASON IS ALL BUT A WASH! WILL MERCEDES PASS A COMPRESSION TEST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE? FERRARI MUST KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH A WIN IN MELBOURNE. AND… FERNANDO COULD BE IN F1 FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR…THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST: ADRIAN ZAUGH AND F1W LISTENER BURAQ SARTAG FROM TURKEY! Champ Palou Opens Season with Dominant March to St. Pete Win ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Alex Palou picked up right where he left off in 2025, opening the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with a dominant victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Palou won his third consecutive and fourth overall series championship last season by a whopping 196 points, an advantage of more than three races, and he and Chip Ganassi Racing showed the same swagger on a sun-splashed Sunday in Florida. SEE: Race Results Reigning event winner Palou, from Spain, cruised to his 20th career victory in just his 99th start, driving his No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 12.4948-second victory over the No. 3 DEX Team Penske Chevrolet of NTT P1 Award winner Scott McLaughlin. “This team keeps on improving, keeps on making new changes, and they just keep on raising the bar,” Palou said. “It's pretty impressive. It's a long season in front of us, but what a great way to start the season.” Christian Lundgaard, who started 12th, rallied to complete the podium finishers in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Kyle Kirkwood dropped from second late in the 100-lap race to finish fourth in the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda fielded by Andretti Global. Pato O'Ward put two Arrow McLaren cars into the top five after finishing fifth in the team's No. 5 Chevrolet. This was the first race in which INDYCAR rules mandated the use of at least two sets of the softer Firestone Firehawk alternate tire with red sidewalls, throwing an additional strategic element into the racing mix. And, as usual, Palou and longtime strategist Barry Wanser made all the right calls. The decisive moment of the race came on Laps 36 and 37. Team Penske called leader McLaughlin to the pits at the end of Lap 35, with Marcus Ericsson assuming the lead from second in the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda. Andretti Global summoned Ericsson to the pits at the end of Lap 36, with Palou taking the top spot. But instead of calling Palou to the pits on the next lap, Wanser and Palou decided to stay out until the end of Lap 38 on their original set of alternate tires in an “overcut” strategy. It worked. Palou blended back on the 14-turn, 1.8-mile temporary street circuit in front of McLaughlin and Ericsson. Once the rest of the leaders cycled through their pit stops, Palou found himself out front by Lap 42. He would only surrender the top spot during pit stop cycles to finish the race, leading 59 of the 100 laps. There was a bit of suspense when Palou made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 67 with a 14-second lead on McLaughlin. Palou had used the required two sets of Firestone alternate tires in his first two stints and opted for the harder, but slower, Firestone primary tires for his final run to the finish. Kirkwood and McLaughlin made their final stops at the end of Laps 65 and 68, respectively, both taking the softer but faster Firestone Firehawk alternate tires. That tire choice offered a glimpse of hope that Palou could be reeled in after he took the lead on Lap 70, but Kirkwood never got closer than 5.5 seconds in his pursuit despite the more grippy tires. Palou, who started fourth, then pulled away at an astonishing rate over the closing laps to win by the largest margin in the 23 editions of this event. “Those Firestones were like everlasting,” Palou said. “They would just keep going. I had an amazing car today.” There was drama in the final 10 laps as McLaughlin and Lundgaard both took advantage of fresher tires to pass Kirkwood for the second and third positions on Lap 94. “Our Chevy was fast, but it's just a mixed bag on what tire you start on,” McLaughlin said. “Maybe we come back here again, and maybe you start on reds (alternate) and just get them out of the way. Overall, made the passes we needed to make at the right times, and I thought we maximized our day.” Dennis Hauger, who qualified an impressive third, was the top finisher among the three rookies in the race, 10th in the No. 19 Ault Block Chain Honda of Dale Coyne Racing. ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO UNVEILS LIVERY FOR 2026 F1 ACADEMY CAR AMRTC, Silverstone, 24 February 2026: The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team has officially revealed its F1 ACADEMY car livery, which will be driven by German talent Mathilda Paatz in her debut year of the all-female series. The sleek design features the signature Aston Martin racing green and mirrors the team's elegant AMR26 livery, proudly carrying the Aston Martin Aramco identity on the F1 ACADEMY grid. Mathilda, who represents Aston Martin Aramco as a member of its Driver Academy, drove the liveried F4-spec car operated by PREMA Racing during the first official F1 ACADEMY test, which took place at Shanghai International Circuit between 11-13 February. Mathilda Paatz, F1 ACADEMY and Aston Martin Aramco Academy Driver: “Seeing the Aston Martin Aramco livery on the car for the first time was really special - it looks incredible and instantly made me feel part of the team. Driving the car for the first time during pre-season testing in Shanghai, I learned a lot. It was something new for me to adapt to, and I'm working well with the team at PREMA to become more familiar with the car. There were challenging moments across those three days, but as a team, we're pushing hard in preparation for the first race in China. By day three, I was already becoming more comfortable on track, and so I'm keen to get racing next month. I'm not setting my expectations too high, but I'm feeling confident - my goal is to do my best and have a clean weekend that I can be proud of.” Mathilda Paatz Biography Mathilda, 17, from Cologne, Germany, joined the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Driver Academy in November 2025, and was announced as the team's F1 ACADEMY representative for the 2026 season, competing with PREMA Racing. In addition to her full-season debut with Aston Martin Aramco in F1 ACADEMY this year, which gets underway at the Shanghai International Circuit on 13-15 March, Mathilda continues to compete in the Formula Winter Series and F4 CEZ Championship, showcasing her adaptability and dedication across categories. Mathilda brings an impressive racing background. She began karting in 2019 at age ten, swiftly showing promise with third place in the 2020 ADAC Kart Masters - Mini category. In 2022, she claimed victory in the ADAC Kart Masters - Ladies Cup and finished third overall in the standings. Stepping into single-seaters, she became the first female driver supported by the ADAC Motorsport Junior program in 2024 with ADAC Formel Junior Team in F4 France. She built further momentum in 2025, securing four wins in the E4 Championship - Trophy Woman and multiple class podiums in the competitive Italian F4 Championship. Her F1 ACADEMY debut came as a Wild Card entry in Montreal in June 2025 with Hitech TGR, following a solid F4 Central European Zone (CEZ) Championship campaign where she achieved a podium (second place at the Red Bull Ring) and finished eighth overall with several top five finishes. This progression positions her as the second F4 CEZ graduate to enter F1 ACADEMY, highlighting her rise on the international stage. Palou Unveils 110th Indianapolis 500 Ticket INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou unveiled the ticket for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Indianapolis. Palou earned his first victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” last May in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, and one of the many honors bestowed upon the winner is unveiling the ticket for the next year's race. Featuring the winning driver on the next year's “500” ticket dates to Mauri Rose's appearance in 1948. Spain native Palou received a special DHL delivery at K1 Speed in Fishers. He opened the DHL packaging to reveal an enlarged version of the colorful ticket, featuring a photo of his jubilant celebration standing on his winning car following the victory. “I always had to sign the ticket as a driver, and I always wanted be on the ticket,” Palou said. “It's amazing. I love it. It was probably the coolest day of my life, and I cannot wait to see it on a small scale all around IMS. It's going to look good.” Designed in house by Senior Art Director Mandy Walsh, the ticket celebrates the excitement of Palou's first “500” victory with his full-color image superimposed over an overhead shot of his car crossing the famed Yard of Bricks. The ticket also features a patriotic flair to celebrate the nation's military, which is honored throughout the storied event held annually during Memorial Day weekend, and the 250th birthday of the United States this year. Palou will defend his victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Sunday, May 24 in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with live coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports app and the INDYCAR Radio Network. Johnson Feasts on Home Cooking To Earn First Win at St. Pete ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Nikita Johnson earned his first INDY NXT by Firestone victory Sunday, winning his hometown Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after prevailing in a duel of talented teenagers. Johnson, from St. Petersburg, delivered his first victory in just his fourth career start in the INDYCAR development series. It also was the first INDY NXT victory for Cape Motorsports, which Johnson joined this offseason after a part-time foray last season in the series with HMD Motorsports. SEE: Race Results “I can't thank the boys from Cape Motorsports enough and everyone from ECR who has been helping us,” Johnson said. “It's a pretty amazing feeling to get my first win in INDY NXT and Cape's first win in INDY NXT. I can't wait to see all my friends and family.” Series rookie Johnson, 17, drove his No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR entry to victory by .6990 of a second over pole sitter Max Taylor, 18, in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen car of Andretti Global. Rookie Tymek Kucharczyk rounded out the podium finishers in his first INDY NXT start by placing third in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry, 5.055 seconds behind Johnson. Andretti Global took three of the top five spots. Seb Murray placed fourth in the No. 27 Prosperity machine, while Lochie Hughes rounded out the top five in the No. 26 car. Johnson wasted no time asserting his command of this race, scheduled for 45 laps but halted on time after 55 minutes. He started second and used a bold, sweeping move to the outside of Taylor in Turn 1 at the start to grab a lead he would never relinquish. “It was pretty straight up,” Johnson said. “I reviewed some video from previous years on YouTube, the INDY NXT channel. I knew I wanted to get up front quickly, and I did just that. I went into Turn 1 and knew what he (Taylor) was going to do before he did it and just went around the outside. After that, I kept it pretty simple, tried to keep a nice gap.” Caution periods ended up being Johnson's biggest foe besides Taylor. The race was slowed by four full-course yellows, but Johnson held off Taylor on each of the restarts. Perhaps Taylor's best chance came on a restart on Lap 20. He tried the same move Johnson used to gain the lead on Lap 1, but his attempt at a sweeping, outside pass was unsuccessful. “All the restarts were pretty difficult,” Johnson said. “He (Taylor) caught on at one point, and I had throw in a little curve ball and change it up.” Taylor maintained pressure on Johnson for the entire race, never trailing by more than a second and keeping his car usually within six- or seven-tenths of the leader. But Taylor also never got close enough after restarts to mount a serious challenge to the race lead. The two teens traded blows over the closing laps. Johnson turned his quickest lap of the race on Lap 38, but Taylor countered with the speediest lap overall on Lap 39. “Good race overall, good points,” Taylor said. “Showed a lot of pace but just messed up on the start. “The restarts were very difficult to get right. Just kept trying to apply the pressure, trying different things. Probably could have had an opportunity to pass him there, but you live and you learn.”
Front-running IndyCar driver Kyle Kirkwood tells us about his intentions for Andretti Global in 2026, the instant impact new teammate Will Power has had on the program, his hopes for Marcus Ericsson to have a happier season, his favorite race cars, and more. NEW show stickers and retro racing memorabilia: ThePruettStore.com EVERY episode is graciously supported by the Justice Brothers and TorontoMotorsports.com. If you'd like to join the PrueDay podcast listener group, send an email to pruedayrocks@gmail.com and you'll be invited to participate in the Discord chat that takes place every day and meet up with your new family at IndyCar events. Play on Podbean.com: https://marshallpruett.podbean.com/ Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast [WTI]
PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 6, EPISODE 7 – IndyCar Heads To St. Petersburg To Start 2026 Season With Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin, Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson February 24, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy has another great lineup of drivers on this edition of Pit Pass Indy, as the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series Season begins February 27 to March 1 in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Martin's guests included four-time IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou, six-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon, both of Chip Ganassi Racing, Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske and Andretti Global drivers Kyle Kirkwood and Marcus Ericsson. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
Na quinta edição da oitava temporada do podcast Na Ponta dos Dedos, relembramos a entrevista com Felipe Drugovich, piloto da Andretti Global na Fórmula E e ex-piloto de testes da Aston Martin na Fórmula 1.
Tonight, on the 2026 premier of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about what the biggest changes are ahead of the 2026 season and talk about Will Power and Josef Newgarden’s recent testing at Phoenix. They also talk about Nolan Siegel being on the hot seat with Arrow McLaren and Josef Newgarden free agency. They later talk about the TWG branding on the Andretti Global cars for testing. In the second segment, they answer fan questions from Twitter/X about the latest on the remaining Dale Coyne Racing ride and on the future of Prema Racing. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the start times unveiled for the 2026 season, except for Nashville, and how every race is on network TV once again. Kevin also talks about other potential TV conflicts and lead-ins with NASCAR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this high-octane Farm4Profit episode, the team welcomes Kyle Kirkwood, one of the brightest young stars in the NTT INDYCAR Series, to explore how agriculture fuels racing's future—literally. Kyle, who pilots the #27 car for Andretti Global, shares his journey from a five-year-old discovering jet cars at Moroso Motorsports Park to standing on the podium at Long Beach and Bommarito in 2025.We dive into Kyle's personal story—his love for deep-sea fishing, surfing, and staying fit—and then turn toward the intersection of farming, fuel, and fast cars. The conversation highlights his partnership with Sukup Manufacturing and what it means to represent a company rooted in American agriculture at the Iowa Speedway, where corn isn't just grown—it powers the race itself.Topics Covered:The Making of a Champion: How Kyle's early karting success and Road to Indy dominance prepared him for the big leagues.Inside Andretti Global: A look at the legendary team's legacy, innovation, and culture of excellence.Ag Meets IndyCar: The story behind Sukup's sponsorship and why agricultural brands are increasingly visible in motorsports.Ethanol Power: Kyle explains how E85 ethanol-based fuel enhances car performance and efficiency, and why it's both a renewable and high-performance solution.Shared Values: The parallels between racing and farming—precision, data-driven decision-making, and the pursuit of efficiency.Future of the Sport: How technology, sustainability, and partnerships like Sukup's are driving the next chapter of racing innovation.Listeners get a unique peek into the mindset of a professional racer who's not just chasing checkered flags, but also celebrating the partnership between the track and the tractor. Whether you're a farmer, gearhead, or ethanol advocate, this episode connects the roar of the engine to the roots of rural America. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
This week's episode: Caio Collet is confirmed as the second full-time IndyCar driver at A.J. Foyt Racing. Plus, Kyle Kirkwood signs a contract extension at Andretti Global and what it means moving forward.
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the retirement of Marco Andretti and they look back at his career, especially in the Indy 500. They later talk about Kyle Kirkwood getting extended at Andretti Global. They also talk about whether Colton Herta will return to race the fourth Andretti car for the 2026 Indy 500. In the second segment, Kevin talks about Brian Barnhart moving from Arrow McLaren to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Olivier Boisson moving from Andretti Global to Arrow McLaren. They also talk about Kyle Larson winning the 2025 NASCAR championship, becoming the first driver to win a NASCAR championship and competing in the Indy 500 in the same year. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the NASCAR championship weekend and the amount of fan backlash from the playoff format, especially in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Connor Zilisch losing to Jesse Love. Kevin also talks about the significance of the championship loss from Connor Zilisch as he will no longer be able to test for Cadillac in WEC. He later talks about the interest of Connor Zilisch competing in the 2027 Indy 500, and A.J. Allmendinger returning to Meyer Shank Racing in the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The annoucement of Marco Andretti's retirement from all forms of motorsports was met with many question on the future of the 98 car at the Indy 500 and if the Andretti Global name would remain at the team. I give you my take on a 20 year career and look at the rides that are open for the 2026 Indy 500.
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Cape Motorsports moving their alliance from Andretti Global to Ed Carpenter Racing in Indy NXT, along with HMD/Cusick/Morgan partnering with A.J. Foyt Enterprises. They later recap the Chris Griffis Memorial Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. They also talk about DropLight signing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as a major sponsor for 2026. They later talk about Colton Herta officially joining Hitech in F2 for next season, returning to Wayne Taylor Racing for IMSA endurance races, and his schedule allowing him to compete in the 110th Indy 500. They also talk about what the possibilities could be of Alex Palou going to Red Bull F1 to race alongside Max Verstappen. In the second segment, Kevin is joined with Jamie Little as they prepare for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. They later talk about her upcoming broadcast of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship finale from Phoenix Raceway and talk about the potential points change across NASCAR. They also talk about Jamie’s partial return to IndyCar coverage this past season on FOX. To wrap up another edition of the show, Curt talks about Jake Query’s interview with Alex Palou on Query & Company on 93.5/107.5 The Fan. He also talks about how Palou has embraced the city of Indianapolis by going hitting the anvil at Colts games and going on Big Noon Kickoff at IU.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap today’s oval test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from Alex Palou, Pato O’Ward, Takuma Sato, and Alexander Rossi. They also talk about how the test went after the repave in turn 2 along with new brakes and dampers. They later talk about A.J. Foyt Enterprises coming back into Indy NXT with a technical partnership from HMD Motorsports. They later get into the latest in silly season rumors regarding Dale Coyne Racing, Juncos Hollinger Racing, Caio Collett, Mick Schumacher, and Devlin DeFrancesco. They also talk about the latest news regarding Andretti Global and Prema Racing. In the second segment, they talk about the newest F1 TV deal that’s streaming exclusively on Apple TV, and how IndyCar can jump at this. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers fan questions about Mick Schumacher, racing at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval and the Kansas Speedway, and Jacob Abel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
IndyCars are testing, rumors are flying and seats are swapping. Our resident open wheeler Conor Daly is back on Speed Street this week to join co-host Chase Holden in catching up on all the off season madness. The news broke Tuesday morning that Rinus VeeKay will be signing on with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 season, making Conor's path back to the full-time grid a bit murkier. Conor gives listeners some insight to his perspective on the matter and what opportunities may still be open in the paddock. The guys also take a look at the test results from Mid-Ohio and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, which saw IndyNXT stand-out Dennis Hauger top the speed charts and former Formula One pilot Mick Schumacher try his hand at an IndyCar for the first time.The fast driver of the week Dennis Hauger joins the show to give his first impressions of an IndyCar after making his test debut with Dale Coyne Racing. After running up the ladder as part of the Red Bull Racing development team in Europe, Hauger came to the United States last year to take part of the IndyNXT Series with Andretti Global. He turned heads with dominant results and will find himself on the IndyCar grid for the 2026 season, with DCR as part of their new technical alliance with Andretti. Dennis fills listeners in on what he's observed so far from the partnership and what he's looking forward to in the weeks to come. The guys also chat about Dennis' first impressions of oval racing and what he anticipates from his Indianapolis 500 debut next year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The off-season crawls on, but Conor Daly and Chase Holden are back on Speed Street to get you up to date with all the latest IndyCar news. The big story of the last couple of weeks has been Team Penske's signing of David Malukas to replace Will Power in the famed 12 car. The guys weigh in on how David will bring a breath of fresh air to the team, despite having big shoes to fill. Reigning IndyNXT Champion Dennis Hauger will also be making the move to the big leagues as well as he joins Dale Coyne Racing as part of a technical partnership with Andretti Global. Conor explains to listeners how crucial technical alliances between teams can be, and how information is everything in being competitive on-track.Legendary motorsports commentator and Fox Sports broadcaster Jamie Little joins the show to recap the first year of IndyCar on Fox. Jamie reflects on the massive showing at this year's Indianapolis 500 and how it was a huge return on Fox's early investments in the series. Jamie looks forward to next year's collaborative efforts with NASCAR and how the Fox Sports broadcasts can continue to tell the stories of the drivers in the IndyCar paddock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 66 – Celebrating With The Champions including NTT IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou and INDY NXT By Firestone Champion Dennis Hauger September 30, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin celebrates the champions on the latest episode of Pit Pass Indy including 2025 NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou and INDY NXT By Firestone Series champion Dennis Hauger. Martin has exclusive interviews with both drivers. Alex Palou's accomplishments are among the very best in the history of IndyCar as the driver from Spain won eight of the 17 races on the NTT IndyCar Series schedule including the 109th Indianapolis 500 on May 25. Palou's 2025 IndyCar Series Championship is the fourth of his career since 2021 including the last three seasons. Dennis Hauger came to INDY NXT as an accomplished driver in Formula 2. It didn't take him long to become the “Norwegian Nightmare” in INDY NXT. The 22-year-old Hauger scored six wins, five additional podiums, seven poles, 13 top 10 finishes and 301 laps led in 14 races for Andretti Global. Additionally, Hauger set multiple qualifying records in 2025, recording the fastest laps in track history on the Streets of Detroit, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course and The Milwaukee Mile. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about James Hinchcliffe and Romain Grosjean getting to test a Haas F1 car at Mugello over the weekend. They later talk about Jack Harvey returning to drive the #24 INVST Chevrolet with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in the 2026 Indy 500. They also talk about where Ryan Hunter-Reay could land for the 2026 Indy 500, and which open seats and drivers remain for the race. Later, they talk about Ron Ruzewski moving to Andretti Global as the new team principle. They also talk about new faces for the Mid-Ohio preseason testing: Niels Koolen at Chip Ganassi Racing, Kakunoshin Ohta at Meyer Shank Racing, and Felipe Nasr at Team Penske. Other testing news at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with Mick Schumacher at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Lochie Hughes at Andretti Global, and Enzo Fittipaldi at Arrow McLaren for Sebring testing. In the second segment, they talk about the significance of Mick Schumacher testing for Rahal. They also talk about the Alex Palou/McLaren trial going on in London. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about a possible return to Cleveland in 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's episode: We discuss Dennis Hauger moving up to IndyCar with Dale Coyne Racing in 2026 as the team will have a technical partnership with Andretti Global, David Malukas is confirmed at Team Penske in the no. 12 car, other silly season rumors, some leadership changes across multiple teams and another international race rumor.
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the IMSA Battle on the Bricks race from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Action Express Cadillac winning with drivers Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Fredrick Vesti, along with Jackson Lee sweeping the weekend in Lamborghini Super Trofeo in Indy. They also talk about Dale Coyne Racing signing Dennis Hauger along with a technical alliance with Andretti Global for 2026. They later talk about which teams need technical alliances and who are some of the top free agents in engineers. They later talk about David Malukas officially moving to Team Penske in 2026, and which other drivers and teams are in play for free agency. In the second segment, they answer fan questions on X, with topics from Richmond Raceway, Phoenix Raceway, and lack of sponsorship for some teams. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks more about Jackson Lee’s winning weekend in Indy for Lamborghini Super Trofeo and what’s next for him. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 64 – Heading into the offseason with Pato O'Ward, Scott Dixon, Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Lundgaard, Rinus VeeKay, Josef Newgarden, Callum Ilott and Nolan Siegel September 16, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty more to unpack in the latest Pit Pass Indy as IndyCar heads into the offseason with a flurry of big announcements, including a proposed race in Mexico City will not be part of the 2026 schedule because of a variety of reasons. In addition to the IndyCar news, Martin has exclusive interviews with Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren, Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, Rinus VeeKay of Dale Coyne Racing, Callum Ilott of Prema and Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 63 – Unpacking the end of the 2025 INDYCAR Series Season with Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin, Marcus Ericsson and much more September 9, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty to unpack in the latest Pit Pass Indy as IndyCar heads into the offseason with a flurry of big announcements. In addition to catching up on all the IndyCar news, Martin has exclusive interviews with six-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing, Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, and Jacob Abel of Dale Coyne Racing. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
Let's break down all that has happened this week in IndyCar from Josef Newgarden winning Nashville to Will Power landing at Andretti Global. What's the holdup on the schedule & how Alex Palou didn't lie to me back in May!Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBEFOLLOW ON X: @tonydindy
IndyCar Driver Will Power joins Query & Company to discuss the decision to move on from Team Penske and go to Andretti Global. Will explains why he felt like it was time for a fresh start somewhere else, evaluates if the recent Team Penske problems were factored into his decision to leave, provides a timeline as to how it all came about, and switching from a Chevrolet to Honda engine.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:10) – IndyCar Driver Will Power joins Query & Company to discuss the decision to move on from Team Penske and go to Andretti Global. Will explains why he felt like it was time for a fresh start somewhere else, evaluates if the recent Team Penske problems were factored into his decision to leave, provides a timeline as to how it all came about, and switching from a Chevrolet to Honda engine. (13:10-28:48) – Chris Perkins from the South Florida Sun Sentinel joins Jake Query to give the Miami Dolphins perspective ahead of Sunday’s season opening game. Chris believes that the Dolphins need to win a playoff game in order for it to be considered a successful season, accesses where things are at with Tyreek Hill and his teammates, and evaluates the weaknesses and strengths of Miami’s team. (28:48-53:51) – The radio voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, makes an appearance on Query & Company to preview Sunday’s game against Miami. He believes that Joe Bachie is a guy that could catch the eye of someone with his playmaking ability, believes the Colts are going to have designed runs for Daniel Jones, and explains the importance behind this game in the grand scheme of things. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-26:15) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison celebrating the start of the NFL season tonight with the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles. Jake also reveals a “hack” he has come up with to win a larger share of the Powerball. (26:15-38:50) – Jeremy Fowler released a report that Chris Ballard had a meeting with Anthony Richardson’s agent last week to address some things. Jake shares what was in the report and provides his take on the situation. (38:50-48:31) – The first hour of the program wraps up with Jake and Eddie debating which team in the NFL is America’s Team. Is it still the Dallas Cowboys or has someone dethroned them? (48:31-1:15:45) – IndyCar Driver Will Power joins Query & Company to discuss the decision to move on from Team Penske and go to Andretti Global. Will explains why he felt like it was time for a fresh start somewhere else, evaluates if the recent Team Penske problems were factored into his decision to leave, provides a timeline as to how it all came about, and switching from a Chevrolet to Honda engine. (1:15:45-1:31:30) – Chris Perkins from the South Florida Sun Sentinel joins Jake Query to give the Miami Dolphins perspective ahead of Sunday’s season opening game. Chris believes that the Dolphins need to win a playoff game in order for it to be considered a successful season, accesses where things are at with Tyreek Hill and his teammates, and evaluates the weaknesses and strengths of Miami’s team. (1:31:30-1:35:38) – The second hour of the program concludes with Jake and Eddie highlighting another season ending injury for the Indiana Fever and identifying which five NFL stadiums a fan would want to attend for the atmosphere and game experience. (1:35:38-2:00:52) – The radio voice of the Colts, Matt Taylor, makes an appearance on Query & Company to preview Sunday’s game against Miami. He believes that Joe Bachie is a guy that could catch the eye of someone with his playmaking ability, believes the Colts are going to have designed runs for Daniel Jones, and explains the importance behind this game in the grand scheme of things. (2:00:52-2:10:32) – Earlier in the week Jake asked one of our guests for their Super Bowl prediction. Jake and Eddie have a conversation about some of the odds for the upcoming season and make their predictions. (2:10:32-2:22:22) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake from Joe’s Grille to preview his show and discuss whether they are having issues picking the winner for Sunday’s game or not.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 60 – Deep Dive with James Hinchcliffe of FOX Sports. Also, Will Power, Conor Daly, Marcus Ericsson, Christian Lundgaard and INDY NXT drivers Dennis Hauger, Caio Collet, and Lochie Hughes August 19, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty of storylines, and even more interviews, in the latest episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has an exclusive “Deep Dive” interview with James Hinchcliffe of FOX Sports. Also, exclusive interviews with Team Penske's Will Power, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren and INDY NXT By Firestone drivers Dennis Hauger of Andretti Global, Caio Collet of HMD and Lochie Hughes of Andretti Global. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 56 – IndyCar is “California Dreaming” with Alex Palou, Alexander Rossi, Colton Herta and Scott McLaughlin. Also, new Team Penske President Jonathan Diuguid July 24, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin is “California Dreaming” on this special “Bonus Edition” of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental as the NTT IndyCar Series is at the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in Monterey, California. Martin has exclusive interviews with NTT IndyCar Series championship leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, California's own Alexander Rossi of ECR, Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, two-time Monterey race winner Colton Herta of Andretti Global. Also, an exclusive interview with Team Penske President for INDYCAR and Sports Cars, Jonathan Diuguid, on this special “Bonus Edition” of Pit Pass Indy. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 54 – INDYCAR Heads ‘North of the Border' for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto July 17, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin is heading “North of the Border” for this weekend's Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, the only international race of the IndyCar season. Martin has exclusive interviews with four-time Toronto IndyCar winner Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, 2023 Toronto winner Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing, Rinus VeeKay of Dale Coyne Racing, Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Robert Shwartzman and Callum Ilott of Prema Racing, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing and Bud Denker, President of the Penske Corporation. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 53 – Wrapping up the Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend At Iowa with winners Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou. Plus, much, much more July 15, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has a jam-packed episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental from the July 14-15 Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa, the only doubleheader of the IndyCar season. Martin has exclusive interviews with winning drivers Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou as well as drivers Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, David Malukas and Santinio Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, and Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Also, Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan and Meyer-Shank co-owner Michael Shank. And finally, former Hy-Vee CEO and Chairman Randy Edeker, Sukup Manufacturing CEO Steven Sukup. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 51 – Wild Race at Mid-Ohio with Scott Dixon, Alex Palou, Graham Rahal, Kyle Kirkwood and the return of Kyle Moyer July 8, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has all the angles covered from the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on this week's Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with 59-time IndyCar Series race winner Scott Dixon, who extended his record for victories at Mid-Ohio to seven with his big win on July 6. Other exclusive interviews included IndyCar Series Championship leader Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Kyle Moyer, the new Director of Competition at Arrow McLaren. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500 We will have even more IndyCar interviews leading into this weekend's Sukup INDYCAR Race Weekend at Iowa on a special bonus episode later this week, so be on the lookout for that.
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 48 – Road America wrap-up with Alex Palou, Kyle Kirkwood, Santino Ferrucci, Rinus VeeKay, Will Power and Scott McLaughlin June 26, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin wraps up the XPEL Grand Prix of Road America and looks ahead to the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio on Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with race winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Rinus VeeKay of ECR and Team Penske drivers Scott McLaughlin and Will Power. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
In this episode, Kyle Kirkwood discusses his recent wins at Long Beach and Detroit, and his approach to maintaining top performance. Join Jen and Kyle as he shares insights on the importance of data, team dynamics, and continuous improvement. He also reflects on his journey from go-kart racing as a child to competing for Andretti Global, and how his off-track passions like fishing and golf help him stay balanced. Episode Highlights: 02:29 Kyle Kirkwood's Racing Journey 04:59 Key to Success and Consistency 08:55 Role of Data and Team Dynamics 22:15 Life Off the Track IT'S TIME TO SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE, MAKE AN IMPACT, AND MOVE THE BALL:
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 46 – Road America Preview with Marcus Ericsson, Conor Daly, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, Pato O'Ward, Kyle Kirkwood, Louis Foster, Alexander Rossi, Bryce Aron and Dennis Hauger. June 20, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has an extensive preview for this weekend's XPEL Grand Prix of Road America on Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with Marcu Ericsson of Andretti Global, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Will Power and Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Louis Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Louis Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Alexander Rossi of ECR and INDY NXT By Firestone drivers Bryce Aron of Chip Ganassi Racing and Dennis Hauger of Andretti Global. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 45 – Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Wrap-up with Kyle Kirkwood, Pato O'Ward, Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, David Malukas, Conor Daly, Robert Shwartzman, Rinus VeeKay, Graham Rahal and Jacob Abel June 18, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has all the action from a wild weekend in St. Louis with this fast-paced wrap-up of the June 15 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway on Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with race winner Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing, three-time IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou and six-time IndyCar Series Scott Dixon, both with Chip Ganassi Racing, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Rinus VeeKay of Dale Coyne Racing, Rober Shwartzman of Prema, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Jacob Abel of Dale Coyne Racing. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500 We'll have a special bonus edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental later this week as we look ahead to this week's XPEL Grand Prix at Road America, so be sure to check that one out.
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 44 – Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Preview with Scott Dixon, Colton Herta, Christian Lundgaard, Santino Ferrucci, Christian Rasmussen and Sting Ray Robb June 12, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin races into St. Louis with this fast-paced preview of the June 15 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis on this bonus episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with all six-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Andretti Global star Colton Herta, Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Christian Rasmussen of ECR and Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
Este fin de semana promete ser un festín para los entusiastas del automovilismo, con dos eventos de primer nivel que captarán la atención mundial: el Gran Premio de Canadá de Fórmula 1 y la legendaria carrera de resistencia, las 24 Horas de Le Mans. Tras la reciente e intensa acción del Rally de Italia-Cerdeña, con el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 nos preparamos para una de las mejores carreras de la temporada en la Indycar: Bommarito. Análisis del Rally de Cerdeña. En el Rally de Cerdeña, Sébastien Ogier volvió a demostrar su maestría al conseguir una nueva victoria, la segunda consecutiva este año y la quinta en su palmarés en esta exigente prueba. El rally fue "tremendamente duro”, como suele ser habitual, pero también espectacular, como es usual, y se caracterizó por sus habituales cambios de guion, lo que añade un elemento impredecible y emocionante a la competición. Los resultados de la prueba, del super-domingo y de la Power Stage nos dejan claro que el campeonato este año, lejos de lo que pueda parecer, está muy reñido. Rovanperä sigue a la caza y captura del líder del Campeonato, su compañero Evans. Ogier está en un excelente momento de forma y los Hyundai, sobre todo Tänak, no se quedan atrás en competitividad - aunque este fin de semana brilló también, con luz propia, Fourmaux, a pesar de que los resultados lo oculten. Situación poco habitual en la Indycar. En la NTT IndyCar Series, la temporada 2025 ha sorprendido a muchos en el paddock debido a un dominio inusual y concentrado. Alex Palou de Chip Ganassi Racing y Kyle Kirkwood de Andretti Global han combinado sus esfuerzos para ganar cada una de las siete primeras carreras de la temporada. Desde que A.J. Foyt ganó las siete primeras carreras de la temporada de 1964 (hace 61 años), solo una temporada ha presentado una racha similar con tan pocos pilotos dominantes. En 2006, Sebastien Bourdais ganó las primeras cuatro carreras de la temporada de la Champ Car World Series, y AJ Allmendinger se llevó las tres siguientes. En términos de dominio de dos hombres, esta es la única comparación en el último medio siglo con lo que estamos presenciando este año. Afortunadamente, la era moderna de este deporte se ha caracterizado por una paridad excepcional. Desde 2008, solo en la temporada de 2009 no hubo al menos cuatro pilotos ganadores en las siete primeras carreras. Es más, en tres ocasiones, incluyendo la más reciente en 2021, la IndyCar tuvo siete ganadores diferentes en esas siete primeras carreras, con nombres como Palou, Colton Herta, Scott Dixon, Pato O'Ward, Rinus VeeKay, Helio Castroneves y Marcus Ericsson subiendo a lo más alto del podio. La paridad de esta temporada se manifiesta en la diversidad de pilotos que han terminado en la segunda posición, con seis pilotos diferentes ocupando ese puesto. Palou es uno de ellos, lo que en parte explica por qué tiene una ventaja de 90 puntos sobre O'Ward de Arrow McLaren, y de 102 sobre Kirkwood. Han pasado dos décadas desde que un piloto tenía una ventaja tan considerable en este punto de la temporada, y eso, unido a la paridad de resultados en la segunda posición, nos da idea de la excelencia de este piloto. La carrera de este fin de semana es la Bommarito Automotive Group 500, circuito situado a pocos kilómetros al este de St. Louis, en la ciudad de Madison (Illinois). Se disputará bajo los focos y estaremos esperando ver qué nos ofrece, después el desastre de Detroit, Alex Palou. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals
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.
00:00 - 13:22 - Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network and more joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss the 109th Indianapolis 500, which saw Alex Palou take the checkered flag. They discuss the penalties dished out to Team Penske, Andretti Global and Prema Racing. They then pivot to the Pacers-Knicks showdown in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals! 13:23 - 37:35 - Tony East of Forbes Sports joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the Pacers upcoming matchup with the Knicks in Game 4, as well as their loss in Game 3. Tony discuss what lineups the Pacers should try and use tonight. 37:36 - 58:06 - Chris Denari from Pacers TV joins the show! Chris discusses hanging up his IndyCar headset, and focusing on the Pacers from this point on. Chris and JMV then discuss the injury to Aaron Nesmith, and what the Pacers will do if he can’t go tonight. 58:07 - 1:04:28 - Eddie Gill from the Pacers Radio Network joins JMV ahead of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals! Eddie and JMV discuss what adjustments the Pacers will make in Game 4. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 25:59 – JMV is out at Coaches Tavern ahead of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals! He previews the game, talks about the health of Aaron Nesmith, and how it’s time for Bennedict Mathurin to step up in light of Nesmith’s injury. 26:00 – 41:50 – Greg Rakestraw of the ISC Sports Network and more joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss the 109th Indianapolis 500, which saw Alex Palou take the checkered flag. They discuss the penalties dished out to Team Penske, Andretti Global and Prema Racing. They then pivot to the Pacers-Knicks showdown in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals! 41:51 – 46:24 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 46:25 – 1:14:29 – Tony East of Forbes Sports joins the show! Tony and JMV discuss the Pacers upcoming matchup with the Knicks in Game 4, as well as their loss in Game 3. Tony discuss what lineups the Pacers should try and use tonight. 1:14:30 - 1:28:34 – JMV reflects on the passing of Rick Derringer, and takes a call from a listener of the show who knew Derringer growing up! He also takes a call from a Pacers fan! 1:28:35 – 1:32:25 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:32:26 – 2:01:03 – JMV kicks off the final hour by taking a phone call from a listener of the show! Chris Denari from Pacers TV joins the show! Chris discusses hanging up his IndyCar headset, and focusing on the Pacers from this point on. Chris and JMV then discuss the injury to Aaron Nesmith, and what the Pacers will do if he can’t go tonight. 2:01:04 – 2:10:19 – Eddie Gill from the Pacers Radio Network joins JMV ahead of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals! Eddie and JMV discuss what adjustments the Pacers will make in Game 4. 2:10:20 – 2:15:26 - JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 28:48 – JMV opens a Memorial Day edition of the show by discussing his frustrations with the Pacers, as they let a game they had complete control of slip away as the Knicks took Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. JMV talks about the Pacers not playing their offensive style in the 2nd half and how that doomed them. He also discusses the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500! 28:49 – 42:33 – JMV keeps the Pacer conversation going as he dives into the poor play by Bennedict Mathurin, and what he needs to do to get back on track. 42:34 – 48:57 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 48:58 – 1:17:18 – Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers Television joins the show! Jeremiah and JMV talk about what was the catalyst for the Pacers Game 3 loss, in a contest where they led by as many as 20. They discuss the health of Aaron Nesmith, who rolled his ankle in the game, and his importance to this Pacers squad. 1:17:19 – 1:34:04 – JMV talks about some of the post-Indy 500 punishments handed down to Andretti Global and Prema Racing drivers for failed tech inspections and team member improper conduct. He also takes some calls from listeners! 1:34:05 – 1:35:59 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:36:00 – 2:03:15 – Stephen Holder of ESPN joins the show! Stephen and JMV discuss Game 3 of the Pacers and the Knicks, and what led to the Pacers losing. They then talk about the passing of Colts owner Jim Irsay, and what he meant to the city of Indianapolis and the state of Indiana. 2:03:16 - 2:17:36 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 2:17:37 – 2:23:37 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00-21:34 - The Ride with JMV starts on a Friday, LIVE from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Pagoda Plaza for Carb Day. JMV sets the stage for an epic weekend in the city of Indianapolis, joined by his friends Chris Hagan and Joey Mulinaro. Then, Jeremiah Johnson of Pacers TV joins to preview Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Can the Pacers make lightning strike twice at Madison Square Garden tonight? 21:34-34:36 – After letting Jeremiah Johnson go, JMV brings on another member of Pacers TV, the Play-by-Play voice of the Indiana Pacers Chris Denari. Joining LIVE from Pagoda Plaza, Chris previews the Pacers vs Knicks tonight and recaps the wild finish that the Pacers enjoyed on Wednesday night. 34:36-43:27 – JMV and Chris Denari continue the conversation on the Pacers, and then start talking about the Indianapolis 500, as Denari is one of the radio play-by-play voices on the IMS Radio Network. 43:27-1:04:17 – JMV starts the second hour of the show speaking with a bevy of guests, as Denari sticks around, as do Hagan and Mulinaro. They continue the Pacers conversation and interact with the crowd of IndyCar enthusiasts from Pagoda Plaza. 1:04:17-1:21:12 – JMV brings on yet another guest, calling Pacers radio analyst Eddie GIll to preview the Pacers as they take on the Knicks in Madison Square Garden tonight- with Gill in attendance on the radio call. 1:21:12-1:28:33 – JMV and his friend Tony Donahue close out the second hour previewing the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500. 1:28:33-1:43:49 – JMV starts the third hour of the show with a conversation the first of three Andretti Global IndyCar drivers- Colton Herta. Herta talks about his mindset starting P27 in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, and how he has grown up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 1:43:49-1:55:12 – Next, JMV brings on another member of Andretti Global, former Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson. Ericsson and JMV agree to forget about last year’s running, they talk about what Ericsson needs to do to win this year. 1:55:12-2:09:09 – Finally, JMV talks with a third member of Andretti Global, Kyle Kirkwood. Kirkwood speaks on his mindset ahead of Sunday’s race, and what he is looking to do starting in 23rd place. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
0:00-14:59 – JMV starts the third hour of the show with a conversation with the first of three Andretti Global IndyCar drivers- Colton Herta. Herta talks about his mindset starting P27 in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, and how he has grown up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 14:59-26:16 – Next, JMV brings on another member of Andretti Global, former Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson. Ericsson and JMV agree to forget about last year’s running, they talk about what Ericsson needs to do to win this year. 26:16-36:51 – Finally, JMV talks with a third member of Andretti Global, Kyle Kirkwood. Kirkwood speaks on his mindset ahead of Sunday’s race, and what he is looking to do starting in 23rd place. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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.
In this episode Alex Moeller, a motorsports professional with over 20 years of experience, shares insights into his career and the evolution of the industry. Starting at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and currently working with Andretti Global, Alex discusses the importance of partnerships and sponsorships, fan engagement, and digital media strategies. He emphasizes the significance of building quality relationships and maintaining consistency. The conversation touches on the rise of Formula E, the impact of sustainability in motorsports, and how Andretti Global is adapting to new trends. The episode also highlights memorable sponsorship deals, future challenges in the industry, and the unique experience of attending the Indy 500. Episode Highlights: 04:41 Career Advice for Aspiring Professionals 13:33 Strategic Partnerships and Sponsorships 24:47 The Evolution of Andretti's Brand and Digital Storytelling 26:31 Formula One's Growth in the US 30:00 The Rise of Formula E and Sustainability in Motorsports IT'S TIME TO SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE, MAKE AN IMPACT, AND MOVE THE BALL:
Tonight, on a live in-studio edition of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin as they start by recapping The Thermal Club weekend where Alex Palou passed Pato O’Ward in the final 10 laps to go back-to-back to start the 2025 season. They also talk about how the rest of season could play out for Palou Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the upcoming rookie testing at the Nashville Superspeedway and a road course test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kevin and Curt later answer fan questions on X, starting with TV ratings as Thermal Club didn’t do well as NASCAR and F1 did, along with the NCAA Tournament in full swing. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the future of The Thermal Club. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk more about who else stood out from the Thermal Club weekend such as Andretti Global, Meyer Shank Racing, and Alexander Rossi. They also talk about the tripped circuit breaker that caused the blackout from the Thermal Club. Later in the second hour of the program, they are joined by Greg and Wade Knapp. As Wade prepares for college, Kevin gives him advice on the media industry and IndyCar. Wade also asks how Pato O’Ward’s weekend from Thermal Club is an outlier for the rest of his season and why Alex Palou’s name hasn’t been tossed around the Cadillac F1 seat conversation. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin and Curt answer more fan questions on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.