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Marcus Ericsson is the 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner. He came to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES from Formula One. Spending most of his career stateside at Chip Ganassi Racing, Ericsson scored multiple wins for the team, of course, none bigger than Indy. He joined the Andretti Global team in 2024 and in the first race at St. Pete he qualified in the Firestone Fast Six. We caught up with Ericsson at the following Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach media luncheon where he would earn a fifth place finish. He talks about what happened at St. Pete, hybrid testing, and getting back to the Speedway. A humble and friendly guy, this driver is really good on street circuits and at the Brickyard. He'll be aiming for his second win at Indy in just over a week. Enjoy!
At North Wilkesboro Joey Logano feels he was robbed of a million bucks Mark Garrow gets that but also says no one should have been surprised by the promoter's option yellow flag or the result. Plus, Christopher Bell on pursuing regular season title and Denny Hamlin not surprised Kyle Larson wrecked at the Brickyard and then qualified for Indy 500 at over 233 mph.
On this week's Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, we continue our “Business at the Brickyard” series from the newly renovated Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. The $60 million overhaul is already drawing crowds and boosting memberships, with new interactive exhibits, STEM learning opportunities and a major spotlight on Roger Penske's legacy. Penske Entertainment's Allison Melangton joins Gerry to discuss how IndyCar is strengthening its connection to fans across Indiana — from porch parties and statewide fan fests to collaborations with the arts community. Also in this episode: Big sales at the State Fairgrounds: Mecum Auctions wraps up nine days of bidding with more than 3,000 collector cars and over $100 million in transactions. Roche ramps up in Indy: The company will invest $550 million in its diagnostics campus and bring hundreds of jobs to the city. Slate Auto chooses Warsaw: The electric vehicle startup is repurposing a former printing facility to build affordable EVs, with production starting in 2026. “100 Days to Indy” returns: The hit docuseries gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at IndyCar stars and their lives off the track. Sam Schmidt marks 25 years: The racing legend expands his impact through the Driven NeuroRecovery Center in Carmel, offering new hope to people with spinal cord injuries. Higher ed investments: Goshen College opens a $21 million nursing training center, and Eli Lilly teams up with Purdue for a $250 million research collaboration. Trackside eats: Yelp's Brittany Smith shares five fan-favorite restaurants near Indiana racetracks, including stops in Speedway, Kokomo and Hobart. As the Indy 500 approaches, we spotlight the people, companies and communities fueling Indiana's motorsports economy.
In this edition of Inside INdiana Business with Gary Dick, the business of motorsports is in full throttle as Business at the Brickyard continues. From Gasoline Alley to global headquarters for brands, we explore why Indiana is one of the top three motorsports hubs in the world. Veteran executive Rollie Helmling breaks down the industry's $1 billion impact, and why Indy's brand is key to future growth. Plus: • The hidden economic engine inside IndyCar: $100 million in cars, $350K chassis, $1M engines, and elite STEM careers. • An Italian racing school plants roots in Indianapolis, training the next generation of mechanics and engineers—including a Hamilton Southeastern grad. • IMS revs up sustainability: composting, recycling, and new initiatives to reduce waste from 300,000 race day fans. • Eli Lilly breaks ground on its $4.5 billion Lebanon Medicine Foundry, creating 400 jobs in the LEAP Innovation District. • Aer Lingus launches a transatlantic connection from Indianapolis to Dublin. • Anne Frank trees grown in Jackson County head to schools across the U.S. • Kyle Cummins keeps Hoosier dirt track tradition alive with a sprint car career rooted in small-town Indiana grit. The Month of May is just heating up. We'll be at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway all month with exclusive coverage of Indiana's most iconic economic driver.
In this Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick special edition, the month of May roars to life at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with the kickoff of Business at the Brickyard. As the 109th running of the Indy 500 approaches, we explore how motorsports is fueling Indiana's economy to the tune of more than $1 billion annually. From Victory Circle to the new IMS Museum, the Speedway is more than just a race—it's an economic engine. Plus: IMS President Doug Boles discusses record-breaking ticket sales, and the potential for a grandstand sellout. The $60M IMS Museum reopens with inclusive, accessible features for all fans. Inside the 500 Festival's $50M impact on Indianapolis and the cultural power of race month traditions. The University of Evansville hosts the first Innovate Indianaevent of 2025 as excitement builds around I-69's final bridge link to Kentucky. Hoosier farmers weigh in as tariffs once again shake the global trade landscape. Warsaw's Slate Electric Trucks lands a new production site and Bezos-backed momentum. McCutcheon High School in Lafayette takes home a robotics world title as Indiana FIRST programs surge in student participation. Doug Boles returns to break down venue upgrades, Snake Pit strategy, and yes—Gronk's controversial turn as Grand Marshal. From dirt tracks to Victory Lane, Inside INdiana Business will be on-site all month long with stories from every corner of Indiana motorsports.
In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, global innovation arrives in a bigger way in Indiana. Silicon Valley-based Plug and Play is expanding to the new IU Launch Accelerator at 16 Tech, aiming to recruit and grow life sciences startups in Indianapolis and connect them with Warsaw's growing medtech hub. CEO Saeed Amidi says Indiana's combination of university talent and global companies like Eli Lilly makes it a powerful new frontier for innovation. Plus: How the new IU Health incubator at 16 Tech could transform Indianapolis into a national player in biosciences. Roche Diagnostics and Eli Lilly announce major U.S. manufacturing expansions, with the potential for Indiana to land more investment. Community Health Network opens the first phase of its Westfield campus, featuring AI-assisted patient care. A new Ronald McDonald Care Mobile rolls out in Evansville to combat Indiana's high infant and maternal mortality rates. Also in this episode: Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon launches a new railroad to drive economic development. Terre Haute's Hulman Field Air Base plans a new $13 million small arms training range. Fort Wayne breaks ground on an 8,400-seat soccer stadium ahead of joining USL League One. A Noble County fire department auctions off a pumper truck to fund new equipment. Gaylor Electric becomes the first company to twice win National Contractor of the Year honors. IU Indianapolis expands STEM research space with a new lab building at 16 Tech. Ball State completes a $60 million renovation of Cooper Science Building. Indiana Tech launches a new advanced manufacturing innovation center at Electric Works in Fort Wayne. And: Hud Mellencamp and Hard Truth Distilling launch a new whiskey celebrating Indiana farmers and the Mellencamp legacy. The Pacers surge ahead in the NBA Playoffs as Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever prepare for a historic season. Inside INdiana Business previews next week's kickoff of Business at the Brickyard coverage at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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.
In this special episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we take you inside the newly reimagined Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, which has just completed a $60.5 million renovation—and the results are nothing short of historic. From race cars to rocket science, the museum now blends tradition with innovation, creating an immersive, interactive experience that tells the story of the Indy 500 like never before. And with more than 250,000 visitors expected annually, it's on pace to become one of Indiana's most iconic year-round destinations. Plus: The museum's new “Starting Line Experience” offers a 360° audio-visual journey into what it's like to be trackside on race day. Education gets the green flag: A new Innovation Lab and hands-on exhibits are inspiring students to pursue careers in motorsports, engineering, and manufacturing. Accessibility upgrades: The renovated museum features ADA-compliant ramps, elevators, and a wheelchair-accessible racing simulator, ensuring all guests feel welcome. The Penske Gallery honors the legacy of Roger Penske and his 20 Indy 500 wins with legendary cars, engines, rings, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia. Also in this episode: Indiana's talent pipeline: Ivy Tech reports 82,000 Hoosiers gain new credentials each year—meeting the demands of healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and logistics. Bloomington-based Singota Solutions expands in Switzerland, growing Indiana's life sciences footprint abroad. Drone-powered agriculture: Indiana's first licensed aerial spraying contractor is revolutionizing how Hoosier farmers care for their crops. Sprint car spotlight: Small-town Indiana tracks like Kokomo Speedway are featured in this year's Business at the Brickyard coverage, highlighting racing's grassroots. Whether it's on the track, in the classroom, or across the globe, Indiana is racing ahead. Join us all May long as we continue Business at the Brickyard—bringing you stories of innovation, community, and legacy from the Racing Capital of the World.
In this special episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we take you inside the newly reimagined Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, which has just completed a $60.5 million renovation—and the results are nothing short of historic. From race cars to rocket science, the museum now blends tradition with innovation, creating an immersive, interactive experience that tells the story of the Indy 500 like never before. And with more than 250,000 visitors expected annually, it's on pace to become one of Indiana's most iconic year-round destinations. Plus: The museum's new “Starting Line Experience” offers a 360° audio-visual journey into what it's like to be trackside on race day. Education gets the green flag: A new Innovation Lab and hands-on exhibits are inspiring students to pursue careers in motorsports, engineering, and manufacturing. Accessibility upgrades: The renovated museum features ADA-compliant ramps, elevators, and a wheelchair-accessible racing simulator, ensuring all guests feel welcome. The Penske Gallery honors the legacy of Roger Penske and his 20 Indy 500 wins with legendary cars, engines, rings, and one-of-a-kind memorabilia. Also in this episode: Indiana's talent pipeline: Ivy Tech reports 82,000 Hoosiers gain new credentials each year—meeting the demands of healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and logistics. Bloomington-based Singota Solutions expands in Switzerland, growing Indiana's life sciences footprint abroad. Drone-powered agriculture: Indiana's first licensed aerial spraying contractor is revolutionizing how Hoosier farmers care for their crops. Sprint car spotlight: Small-town Indiana tracks like Kokomo Speedway are featured in this year's Business at the Brickyard coverage, highlighting racing's grassroots. Whether it's on the track, in the classroom, or across the globe, Indiana is racing ahead. Join us all May long as we continue Business at the Brickyard—bringing you stories of innovation, community, and legacy from the Racing Capital of the World.
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 24 – NASCAR's Kyle Larson and Jeff Gordon talk about this year's “Double” Also, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum Reopens after Spectacular Renovation. April 3, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has a detailed look at the impressive reimagined and renovated Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum that reopened to the public on April 2. Also, 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion and 2024 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson from Hendrick Motorsports and NASCAR Hall of Famer, Four-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and five-time Brickyard 400 winner Jeff Gordon, the Vice Chairman of Hendrick Motorsports, talk about this year's attempt at the 109th Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day as part of the “Hendrick 1100.” 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
The crew returned to the Brickyard Cafe in Franklin KY for a St. Patrick's Day celebration. They were joined by former NASCAR Cup Series Crew Chief Shawn Parker and his son Jagger. Shawn is the husband of former NASCAR driver Deborah Renshaw Parker.
There's a lot going on in the local beer scene, but unfortunately, we also have some sad news. Two beloved spots in Buffalo's craft community are closing their doors.Illumination Meadery Closing: Operating out of Mortalis Brewing's Niagara Street taproom, Illumination Meadery has announced their closure due to rising costs, shifting demand, and life changes for the owners. They'll have a final sendoff at CollaBEERation Fest on April 5, and until then, you can still grab some of their meads on tap or in bottles.12 Gates Brewing Closing: After nine years, 12 Gates Brewing in Williamsville has also closed. Their announcement reflects on the incredible memories made with their loyal customers. Their sister location in Ellicottville closed last summer, making this an especially tough goodbye for the local beer scene.On a brighter note, here's what's happening in the beer world:Brickyard Brewing's Stained Glass Vol. 1 Returns: This 8.8% Belgian Quad, aged in rum and bourbon barrels, is now available in 375ml corked and caged bottles. Limited to just eight cases, it's available at Brickyard's Lewiston taproom and select retailers.4 The Ward Collab from Old First Ward Breweries: Resurgence, Briarbrothers, Old First Ward, and Frequentem Brewing have teamed up for 4 The Ward, a collab supporting the Old First Ward Community Center. Visit each brewery, grab a pint, complete a punch card, and each completed card means a donation to the center. Running now through St. Patrick's weekend!Hofbrauhaus March Märzen Tapping: On March 6, Hofbrauhaus is teaming up with Witches of the Moonlight for their March Märzen release. Expect live music, a parade, a dance performance, and a rich, malty Märzen on tap. 10% of designated meals go to the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier.CollaBEERation Festival First Collab Beers Announced: The Powerhouse hosts CollaBEERation Fest on April 5, and the first round of collab beers has been revealed. Highlights include a tequila barrel-aged dark lager, a pink lemonade gose, and an Italian pilsner. More details to come.Buffalo Home Show Returns With Happy Hours: The Buffalo Home Show is back March 7-9 and 14-16 with over 300 exhibitors at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. Each Friday night features a different happy hour with beer samplings from Labatt and food from Cabot Cheese. Use code BEER for $4 off tickets.All of this is brought to you by Scott while Brian's on vacation. As always, check out BuffaloBeerLeague.com for the latest news on Buffalo's craft beer scene. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cam Doody is the Co-founder and General Partner of Brickyard, the venture capital firm moving founders to Chattanooga, Tennessee to lock-in with no distractions until they find product market fit.Brickyard is one of the most unique venture firms you'll ever come across, and we get into how it how it was inspired by a 16x fund based in Chattanooga, why Cam and his co-founders started it during ZIRP, and why they hope everyone copies their model.We also get into Cam's startup Bellhops, which he started in 2011 and has since grown into the third largest moving company in the US. We talk running a local services business, why 5-star review systems don't work, and how U-Haul almost killed Bellhops overnight back in 2016.Thanks to Nader Khalil, Matt Harb, Austin Beveridge, and Spencer Levitt for their help brainstorming topics for Cam!Timestamps:(0:00) Intro(03:33) Chattanooga: Dirty manufacturing city to high tech(05:23) Brickyard's precursor, the Lamp Post Group (a 16x fund)(09:46) How ZIRP screwed up early stage investing(13:49) What is Brickayrd?(21:14) Getting Brickyard off the ground in 2021(26:25) 100+ year old rug warehouse + maintenance nightmares(33:13) Cam wants everyone to copy Brickyard(36:31) Why economic development startup programs don't work(38:59) YC teams doing Brickyard to escape the Trough of Sorrow(44:07) How Brickyard companies raise Series As(46:10) Nvidia acquiring Brev(52:18) How to deal with a co-founder breakup(55:45) Starting Bellhop to build a better moving company(1:02:27) How U-Haul almost killed them overnight(1:06:54) Marketing tactics for a local services business(1:12:05) Why 5-star review systems don't work(1:18:16) How Cam's view of VC's changed after becoming one(1:20:37) Ways VC's actually add value(1:25:05) The thesis for Bitcoin(1:39:21) Cam's annual remote desert island vacationReferencedCheck out Brickyard: https://www.justlaybrick.com/The Trough of Sorrow: https://andrewchen.com/after-the-techcrunch-bump-life-in-the-trough-of-sorrow/Bellhops: https://www.getbellhops.com/Follow CamTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/camdoodyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-doody-b489a124Follow TurnerTwitter: https://twitter.com/TurnerNovakLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/turnernovakSubscribe to my newsletter to get every episode + the transcript in your inbox every week: https://www.thespl.it/
Lindsey and Donte chat with Ben Carter – host of Tales of a Red Clay Rambler, founder of The Brickyard Network, and general artist and podcaster extraordinaire!There's talk of how Ben got into clay and podcasting, how he's made his career work for his mental and financial health, and why it's important to “look at the footnotes”. Plus, some of the most inspiring advice you could ask for.Mentions:Winnie Owens-Hart: Her book is forthcoming, but not yet available for purchasePatty WarashinaFind Ben and his work:Visit his website carterpottery.comFollow @carterpottery (and @historyofceramics)Read his books (and support your local bookstore!)Listen to Tales of a Red Clay Rambler and the other shows from The Brickyard Network
2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson reveals his extraordinary 2024 season highlights and ambitious plans for 2025 in this exclusive interview during EPARTRADE's 5th Annual Race Industry Week.
Tonight the gang was back at the Brickyard Cafe in Franklin KY to talk with The Doc, Chad Willis --- from mini cups to late models and everything in between. Also special guests Robbie Baxter, Eddie Campbell, and Chad's dad, Tony Willis. Ohhh yeahhh
Tonight the gang took over the Brickyard Cafe in Franklin KY and talked about Kart racing and their first experience at Wagoner's Speedway. Kart racers Chase Russell and Ashton Johnson joined in as well as Chases dad Anthony. Enjoy!
Tonight, on the 2024 season finale of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they begin to look back at their favorite moments from the 2024 season. They talk about the latest in the Conor Daly and Polkadot plans for 2025 saga. The latest news comes as Daly had a chance for a full-time ride for Sam Hunt Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for 2025 and a one-off Indianapolis 500 ride once again with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. But that deal has been voted down. They also talk about Dreyer & Reinbold Racing pursuing to get back to full-time racing in 2027 with the new chassis. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about who could get the remaining seats at Juncos Hollinger Racing and Dale Coyne Racing. They also talk about who could be available for any Indy 500 only rides, where Gavin Ward will land, where does Honda want to go moving forward, is Mexico City or other markets available, and who is going to be the commentators for FOX and race times. To wrap up the first hour of the program, Kevin previews the second hour and an incoming interview with Dave Calabro! To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about which IndyCar drivers will be competing in the Chili Bowl and the 24 Hours of Daytona along with Linus Lundqvist could end up for 2025. Later in the second hour of the program, Kevin and Curt are joined by Dave Calabro of WTHR and the PA announcer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as he talks about his retirement at WTHR and gives advice to young adults in the media industry. Dave also talks about his past when he first started in the media. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin gives some fast thoughts on some other rumors and reports for 2025, a new event added for sprint cars at the dirt track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Brickyard weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After 45 years with the company, 42 of which in motorsports and 26 in NASCAR, Goodyear's Greg Stucker is calling it a career. Goodyear Tire & Rubber's Director of Racing joins Davey Segal ahead of his retirement (5:55) to discuss how he got involved in motorsports with Goodyear after graduating from Vanderbilt, learning racing on the fly with little prior knowledge and getting thrown into the fire from short tracks to IndyCar. Stucker also dives into some major takeaways from 2024, including the use of wet weather tires and potential future use of them on intermediates, option tires and how soft of a compound they can actually make, what happened at spring Bristol (if they even know, still) and the differences in concrete vs. asphalt as it pertains to tire wear and temperature. He also reminisces about the good and bad days on the job, including the 2008 Brickyard 400 and why that wound up changing things for the better with their processes, tire wars in the 1990s, the famous Goodyear Blimp, gold car and the meaningful styory behind his patented aviators at the track.
Why the 1999 Cup championship by Dale Jarrett marked several milestones in NASCAR history (1:00); the 1995 move to Robert Yates Racing that started it all (4:00); why expectations were measured for the new No. 88 Ford team (6:00); how a championship mentality emerged in 1999 that “this is our time” (9:00); crew chief Todd Parrott, the heart of the team (11:00); how Jarrett, Parrott and the No. 88 team worked very long hours (sometime overnight) to outwork the competition (13:30); the mindset shift into how to build championship consistency over several months (16:00); a dominant victory at Michigan International Speedway (21:00); the backstory of Todd Parrott's emotional winner's interview (24:30); Daytona International Speedway and another victory over Dale Earnhardt (28:00); the sad story of the turtle and the Ford (32:00); the magic of having “Gentleman Ned” on the mic again (36:00); a memorable dustup with Jeff Gordon and New Hampshire that nearly led to a fight (38:00); a stirring battle and a critical blowout at Pocono Raceway (42:00); a redemptive victory in the Brickyard 400 (45:00); when Ned Jarrett spotted for his son (50:00); why was DJ so good in the big races? His thoughts and a compliment from a legend (53:00); Homestead-Miami Speedway clincher and the emotions of Robert Yates' first championship (58:00); the legacy of Davey Allison and Ernie Irvan (1:01); a call from country star Alan Jackson (1:06); and a special note from Mario Andretti (1:07); the family sacrifices made for a championship (1:10); why DJ is so proud of being a late bloomer as a champion – and why it never might happen again (1:15). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.
Welcome back to another episode of Crawfordsville Connection! This week's episode we are joined by Brandy Allen & Fawn Johnson to discuss the brand new Brickyard Nature Park & newly renovated Lincoln Park. Listen to learn more about what these parks have to offer and how they will be a great addition to our community! Yodel Community Calendar & News Feed: https://events.yodel.today/crawfordsville. To ask any questions about this podcast or submit topic ideas, please email Sarah Sommer at ssommer@crawfordsville-in.gov
Cam Doody knows what it takes to move an early-stage start-up through product fit, function, and successful launch as he has honed in on creating the right environment and formula for success. As co-founder and general partner of Brickyard, a venture capital firm based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Cam and his team specialize in supporting early-stage tech startups and have built a reputation so strong that they are expecting possibly up to 10,000 pitch decks of founders hoping to enter their program. Cam's philosophy is all about radical focus, grit, and fostering an ecosystem where founders can thrive in the most challenging stages of their journey. His commitment to family and the quality of life in Chattanooga underlines his focus on what truly matters, both professionally and personally, as he strives to back companies that will redefine their sectors and become household names. Here are some highlights: - Cam talks about how his experience scaling Bellhops into a national moving company helped fuel his transition into venture capital, leading to the founding of Brickyard. - Brickyard's unique model requires founders to relocate to Chattanooga, where they spend up to two years in an environment designed for relentless focus on growth and achieving product-market fit. - Cam shares what he looks for in founders—those who understand the long, difficult path of building a company and are willing to make significant sacrifices, including moving to a less tech-dense location. - Brickyard fosters a supportive community of founders, all in the same critical phase of their startup journey, which helps combat the loneliness and stress of building a high-growth company. - Cam outlines his vision for Brickyard to become one of the most exclusive and successful pre-seed and seed-stage investment programs, backing category-defining companies that harness the power of AI and the internet. Cam Doody is the co-founder and general partner of Brickyard, a Chattanooga- based venture capital firm that helps early-stage startup founders get Series A funding. An Auburn University's Harbert College of Business graduate, Cam is no stranger to entrepreneurship and taking risks. In 2011, Cam co-founded another company, Bellhop. Originating in his college dorm room, Bellhop rose to national prominence with $56 million in equity capital. Today, the company has raised over $90m in venture capital and expanded to serve state-wide and long-distance moves in more than 65 cities. Connect with Cam: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cam-doody-b489a124/ Website: https://www.justlaybrick.com/ Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web and it is ranked the number 10 CEO podcast to listen to in 2024! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/ Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/ Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO #CEO #brand #startup #startupstory #founder #business #businesspodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week's episode of The Venue Rx podcast, our host Jonathan Aymin sits down with Casey Hoffman, a successful wedding venue owner of The Brickyard on Main in Marion, Ohio, to explore best practices in venue management. Casey shares her journey from a background in catering to launching her first venue, Brickyard on Main, followed by Urban 501. The discussion highlights the importance of building partnerships, the challenges of renovating historic spaces, and strategies for attracting clients. Casey highlights the importance of clear communication, community involvement, and authentic marketing, while also emphasizing the need to treat both clients and staff well to maintain a successful business. About Our Guest: Casey Hoffman is the go-to person at The Brickyard on Main, an elegant urban-style wedding venue nestled in downtown Marion, Ohio. With a talent for understanding each couple's vision, Casey is passionate about transforming those ideas into reality. Known for her laid-back and warm approach, she ensures that every planning meeting is relaxed and enjoyable, while focusing on creating the perfect wedding experience. Casey is excited to get to know each couple and bring every detail of their dream day to life, all within The Brickyard's sophisticated blend of modern design and historic charm, making it the ideal venue for life's most special moments. Find Them Here: Phone Number: (740) 251-2559 Email: hello@brickyardonmain.com Website: https://brickyardonmain.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brickyardonmain/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brickyardonmain/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrickyard
Tonight, on Trackside, we celebrate Gordon Johncock's birthday, and preview the remainder of the IndyCar season, as well as some Olympics talk, including Cole Hocker's gold medal run in the 1500. Hocker is from Indianapolis. They talk about the streaming power of Peacock, and how viewing numbers have been. They also briefly talk about the IMSA race last weekend. Kevin gives his insight on the Juncos Hollinger seat that has opened with Augustin Canapino departing from the team, and how Conor Daly drove his car at the test at World Wide Technology Raceway. Later, Kevin and Curt talk about a conversation Tony Stewart had with Jake Query, and his opinion that the Brickyard 400 should be run at night under the lights. The two debate about whether that would be good for in-person attendance, and if IMS would ever install lights. To round out the first hour, Kevin talks about baseball playing at Bristol Motor Speedway, and how something like that could happen at Indianapolis. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about some of the best NASCAR races, and how NASCAR succeeded through mainstream television. Kevin brings up the question as to why IndyCar teams don't have reserve drivers, and if we will see that change soon. They go over the history of reserve drivers in Indy, and when they were used most recently. They talk about the pricing of Venu Sports, and alternatives to paying for it, like buying an antenna. Later in the second hour, Kevin goes to the X Box to ask some listener questions. They answer a question about backup cars, and how most teams just opt to repair their primary car since backups do not have engines. They also answer a question about the Mario Andretti and AJ Foyt Trophies for the best oval and road course drivers, and why they went away. They bring up the possibility of racing at Richmond, and how fans have to show up for those races for them to return to the schedule. Kevin ends the show with what we missed. He brings up how Rossi has improved health wise after his surgery, and Kevin updates us on Jackson Lee's ride at IMS for the Michelin Pilot Challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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.
Tonight on Trackside, Kevin and Curt recap the race at Toronto, and Kevin's rough travel schedule with technical difficulties keeping him seated on his plane for seven hours. They talk about how Kyle Kirkwood was the perfect teammate for Colton Herta this weekend, and how if Colton was second and Kirkwood was first, Herta might have been more aggressive at passing his teammate. They debate on whether the two teammates will be more competitive next time if this situation happens again, and they run through the field to talk about how Ganassi and Penske performed. They talk about the caution debacle that led to a huge pileup, and what IndyCar will do going forward. Later on, Curt and Kevin talk about how Alex Palou has pulled away in the championship standings, with a 48-point cushion going into the last few races of the season. Curt talks about how good Palou has been on ovals, and how consistent Palou has been with always getting top 5s. They talk about how it would require Palou to finish 18th or worse in two races for him to lose the championship. To round out the first hour, Kevin reads some listener tweets, and how Scott Dixon is Mr. IndyCar. He also answers a question about splitting up qualifying for cleaner laps. In the second hour of the show, the two talk about the Brickyard 400 and Kyle Larson's win, and the controversy surrounding the finish. Conor Daly and Marco Andretti competed in the Brickyard weekend, and Kevin and Curt talk about how they performed. The two also provide an update on Alexander Rossi's injury, and when he will be back in the car. They discuss the options McLaren could have had outside of Theo Pourchaire for this weekend, and some drama around Pourchaire's comments about McLaren. They also talk about Oliver Askew being on-site but not racing, and why they chose Pourchaire. Later in the second hour, they talk about O'Ward and Palou during qualifying, and how Palou was penalized for impeding Pato's lap. Kevin encourages the idea of single car qualifying, and how it would benefit teams and drivers. Curt brings up how that could cause issues timing wise, and prefers three groups. Kevin ends the show talking about what they missed, and reading tweets, including predicting the Simpson caution. He also answers a question about Fox making Iowa go down to one race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is back in the Dirty Mo Media studio to discuss the heavily debated Brickyard 400 finish, and has an opinion that may surprise you. There was a lot of controversy at Indianapolis this year and the Dirty Air crew unpacks all of it:Should NASCAR have waived off the final start?How does Ryan Blaney feel about it now?Did NASCAR make the right call with the final yellow flag?Race winning crew chief Cliff Daniels joins the showPenalties or warnings for blending back onto the trackDuring the Ask Jr. segment of the show, listeners sent in questions regarding:Team Xbox or Playstation?Being in the Nickelback “Rockstar” music videoDale's choice in glasses Dale's next project car
Joe Castello and the Patreon Crew talk about Kyle Larson winning the Brickyard 400, Blaney calls out NASCAR's Golden Boy, WFO Fantasy Results and Standings, F1 Hungarian GP breakdown, Oscar Piastri gifted first win, McLaren 1-2 finish, "Childish" Mad Max Out of Control, NHRA Northwest Nationals Debrief. Matt's Australia Report, SportsCollision and more.
On today's show, Pat, Darius Butler, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about an incredible sports weekend that included Xander Schauffele winning the Open Championship at Royal Troon for his 2nd major of the year, the NFL Flag Football Championships, Jordan Love not practicing with the Packers until he gets a new deal, the F1 race in Hungary and the fallout from it, more teams reporting for NFL training camps, and everything else happening around the sports world. Joining the progrum to chat about the Jordan Love deal, if a Tua deal is imminent, Anthony Richardson's injury status, and if this is the best Chiefs team of the Mahomes era, is ESPN Senior NFL Insider, Adam Schefter. Next, NBA Insider for Stadium and The Athletic, Shams Charania joins the show to chat about the US Men's National Team squeaking out a win over South Sudan, and if this team is going to figure it out before the start of the Olympics. In the 2nd hour, ESPN journalist and co-host of Marty & McGee, Ryan McGee joins the progrum to chat about ACC media days and what he sees coming for the future of the conference, his thoughts on Kyle Larson winning at the Brickyard and why what happened this weekend in F1 drives him nuts. Later, Green Bay Packers beat reporter for the Athletic, Matt Schneidman joins the show to chat about the vibes around Green Bay with Jordan Love not practicing until he gets a new deal, why no one in Green Bay seems worried, the expectations for the Packers this year, and his thoughts on The Open Championship after being boots on the ground there. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Casey Boat is joined by Brett Griffin and Freddie Kraft to recap NASCAR's first Brickyard 400 since 2020. The guys call up TJ during his vacation to get his take on the “blend line penalty” administered to both Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski. Once Brad gave up the lead for fuel, did Kyle Larson jump the restart even though Ryan Blaney was the control car? Why did NASCAR take so long to throw the caution flag during the overtime restart? 21+ and present in North Carolina. Opt in req. Wager requirements apply. Bonuses awarded as non-withdrawable bonus bets or profit boost tokens. Restrictions apply including bonus expiration. See terms and conditions at fanduel.com/sportsbook Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!
Denny Hamlin is back from a disappointing Sunday at the Brickyard 400. Denny and his co-host Jared Allen talk about what was needed to win the race and where he lost it (12:30). As predicted, the Next Gen car made it impossible to pass (14:00).Chase Elliott and Brad Keselowski were penalized for “blend line violation” and weren't happy. But NASCAR informed everyone the day before on what the rule was (23:46). Brad Keselowski running out of gas was exactly what Kyle Larson needed (27:30). On the flipside, it ruined Ryan Blaney's day. How should NASCAR handle this situation going forward? And, did Larson jump the start? Denny pulls up the SMT data to find out.Did NASCAR get it wrong on the timing on the caution for Ryan Preece (37:00)?What exactly was on the notepad that Chase Elliott handed to Denny (49:20)?Plus, what did teams learn about the tires for Bristol? And, is the qualifying format dumb (56:00)?For more Actions Detrimental content head over to our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@ActionsDetrimental
Corey and Skip link up before the Olympic break to discuss the wild ending to Cup's return to the Indianapolis oval. Corey addresses the latest Kyle Busch comments and the boys talk about their plans during the break.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Brickyard 400 returns to the oval, meaning Jeff and Jordan have plenty of thoughts about the racing and some controversial calls. Also, the guys take a look at the current playoff picture and project their Championship 4 with four races remaining in the regular season.
Today's Best of Features: (00:00-24:28) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Jake Query & Jimmy Cook live from Phoenix to recap All-Star weekend for the WNBA. He shares some of the things that he heard during All-Star weekend centered around the reported media rights agreement worth $2.2 billion, assesses if the Olympic break is better for Caitlin Clark mentally or physically, states that it doesn't make sense for Steve Kerr to play Tyrese Haliburton if he's not orchestrating the offense, and believes there will be games where Derrick White plays more minutes than Haliburton because of his defensive presence. (24:28-39:48) – Michael Young from the IMS Radio Network and IndyCar Radio Network joins Query & Company to recap the Pennzoil 250 and Brickyard 400. He shares how Kyle Larson's car is tied to him running in the Indianapolis 500, believes that Larson will be back next year at IMS during the month of May to attempt the double depending on how the start of his NASCAR season goes, and agrees with Jake that the Xfinity stock cars are a perfect fit for the oval compared to the Cup Series stock cars. (39:48-1:07:36) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to begin the final hour of the program to answer some of the questions Jake and Jimmy have about the Colts heading into training camp. They ask Chapp if he believes Gardner Minshew mentorship of Anthony Richardson will be missed, states that if Richardson has any scheduled off day, then there should be some concerns, highlights where he would like to see Shane Steichen improve, and does believe that Adonai Mitchell would out snap Alec Pierce if he starts playing better.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-26:56) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison recapping their weekends, discussing the two races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, the aero screen saving Santino Ferrucci's life in the IndyCar race. They also get into a debate as to whether a team of non-Lakers/Celtics players would be able to beat a team consisting of players from those franchises. (26:56-44:51) – Jake and Jimmy shift their conversation to the Indianapolis Colts with the team set to report on Wednesday for training camp before hitting the practice field on Thursday. They focus on Anthony Richardson with him staying healthy through camp being the biggest story in their eyes. (44:51-49:11) – Hour one concludes with Jake discovering the meaning behind Hotel California by the Eagles. (49:11-1:16:56) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Jake Query & Jimmy Cook live from Phoenix to recap All-Star weekend for the WNBA. He shares some of the things that he heard during All-Star weekend centered around the reported media rights agreement worth $2.2 billion, assesses if the Olympic break is better for Caitlin Clark mentally or physically, states that it doesn't make sense for Steve Kerr to play Tyrese Haliburton if he's not orchestrating the offense, and believes there will be games where Derrick White plays more minutes than Haliburton because of his defensive presence. (1:16:56-1:32:27) – Michael Young from the IMS Radio Network and IndyCar Radio Network joins Query & Company to recap the Pennzoil 250 and Brickyard 400. He shares how Kyle Larson's car is tied to him running in the Indianapolis 500, believes that Larson will be back next year at IMS during the month of May to attempt the double depending on how the start of his NASCAR season goes, and agrees with Jake that the Xfinity stock cars are a perfect fit for the oval compared to the Cup Series stock cars. (1:32:27-1:36:53) – Jake and Jimmy close out the second hour of the program by discussing one of Jake's favorite songs by Modern English that stems from their conversation with Michael Young. (1:36:53-2:06:46) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to begin the final hour of the program to answer some of the questions Jake and Jimmy have about the Colts heading into training camp. They ask Chapp if he believes Gardner Minshew mentorship of Anthony Richardson will be missed, states that if Richardson has any scheduled off day, then there should be some concerns, highlights where he would like to see Shane Steichen improve, and does believe that Adonai Mitchell would out snap Alec Pierce if he starts playing better. (2:06:46-2:17:37) – Everyday this week, Jake and Jimmy have a family four-pack of tickets to giveaway for the Indiana State Fair. The segment starts with Jake, Jimmy, and Eddie sharing some of their go to state fair foods and then some of the items on the menu this year. (2:17:37-2:25:03) – Today's show ends with Jimmy sharing his JCook Plays of the Day, Eddie discussing his frustrations with the Cincinnati Reds, and JMV joining the guys in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kyle Larsen won as the race ended under caution and teases another "doing the double." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
On today's show, Pat, AJ Hawk, and the boys chat about everything happening in the sports world, and are also joined by several great guests. First, 2x NASCAR Cup Series Champion and 63x winner, Kyle Busch joins the show LIVE in the ThunderDome to chat about why he's been struggling this season, some of the budding rivalries and beefs he has, what his team needs to do to get the car to where it needs to be, the Brickyard 400 this weekend, and much more. In the 2nd hour, 23x Gold Medalist, ESPN's #1 athlete of the 21st century, the GOAT, Michael Phelps joins the show to chat about his career, this new breed of American swimmers, the preparation that goes into preparing for the Olympics, if he could still get in the pool and win a gold medal, what he does now to channel is competitive needs, and more. Next, owner of Pro Football Talk, Mike Florio joins the show to chat about Dak Prescott's contract situation, if Brandon Aiyuk is going to end up being a 49er or not this year, his thoughts on the Giants front office after watching Hard Knocks and who he thinks could be in play to coach the Giants if things go badly this year, an update on the DirecTV/Sunday Ticket case, his new book coming out in September, and much more. Make sure you subscribe to YouTube.com/thepatmcafeeshow to watch the show. Or watch on ESPN (12-2 EDT), ESPN's Youtube (12-3 EDT), or ESPN+. We appreciate the hell out of all of you. We'll see you tomorrow. Cheers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today's Best of Features: (00:00-05:15) – Jake and Jimmy bring back the 2-Minute Drill featuring WLWT's Charlie Clifford in Cincinnati to preview Bengals training camp and the second half of the season for the Reds. Also, DetroitLions.com's Tim Twentyman joins to highlight some of the things the Lions must work on during camp before the season starts. (05:15-22:20) – John Oreovicz joins Query & Company to highlight the first Brickyard 400 from 30 years ago with NASCAR back on the oval this weekend, compares how different the NASCAR stock cars are this year compared to the last time that racing fans watched them on the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and states that the NASCAR doesn't need the Brickyard 400 to reach the peak levels of fan attendance like it did back in the early stages. (22:20-47:24) – Kevin Bowen from the Wake-Up Call with KB & Andy joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to begin the final hour of the show to weigh in on the tight end debate from earlier in the show, shares what he believes will be different when it comes to schemes with Anthony Richardson quarterbacking the Colts this season, believes that Jonathan Taylor could lead the league in carries if he remains healthy for the entire season considering the situation he's in, and states that he wouldn't be surprised if they didn't add a veteran running back when rosters start being trimmed down to 53.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-28:49) – Query & Company opens on a Friday with Jake Query and Jimmy Cook live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Sunday's Brickyard 400! They open the show by thanking everyone for coming out to the Back 9 event yesterday, the importance of NASCAR returning to the oval this weekend, provide an update on how things are going at The Open for show favorite, Santiago de la Fuente, and start previewing Colts training camp. (28:49-39:20) – Jake and Jimmy continue their NFL conversation from the tail end of last segment by discussing which teams could flop that people are selecting as a trendy team like the Jacksonville Jaguas last season. Some candidates include the Green Bay Packers, Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, and others. (39:20-44:23) – Hour one concludes with Jake and Jimmy sharing which team they believe will break through this season like the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans did a season ago. (44:23-1:08:14) – Hour number two from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Jake Query and Jimmy Cook starts with Jake asking Jimmy to explain the Microsoft outage that is currently going on because he doesn't fully understand what's going on. Then, Jake asks Jimmy what the second biggest storyline for the Indianapolis Colts in training camp is. It leads to a larger discussion about the tight end room. Finally, they bring back the 2-Minute Drill featuring WLWT's Charlie Clifford in Cincinnati to preview Bengals training camp and the second half of the season for the Reds. Also, DetroitLions.com's Tim Twentyman joins to highlight some of the things the Lions must work on during camp before the season starts. (1:08:14-1:26:28) – John Oreovicz joins Query & Company to highlight the first Brickyard 400 from 30 years ago with NASCAR back on the oval this weekend, compares how different the NASCAR stock cars are this year compared to the last time that racing fans watched them on the oval at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and states that the NASCAR doesn't need the Brickyard 400 to reach the peak levels of fan attendance like it did back in the early stages. (1:26:28-1:29:00) – Jake and Jimmy close out the second hour of the program by pointing out the snacks that Kurt Darling has inhaled in the media center during their show at IMS. (1:29:00-1:56:36) – Kevin Bowen from the Wake-Up Call with KB & Andy joins Jake Query and Jimmy Cook to begin the final hour of the show to weigh in on the tight end debate from earlier in the show, shares what he believes will be different when it comes to schemes with Anthony Richardson quarterbacking the Colts this season, believes that Jonathan Taylor could lead the league in carries if he remains healthy for the entire season considering the situation he's in, and states that he wouldn't be surprised if they didn't add a veteran running back when rosters start being trimmed down to 53. (1:56:36-2:05:59) – As we do every Friday on Query & Company, Jake shares a Good For The Heart story that is sponsored by Franciscan Health by sharing a story about a 13-year-old boy that is having his 9th Lemonade Stand & Bake Raffle next weekend. His mother joins the show to tell his story and how they started this event that sends all the money raised to a good cause! (2:05:59-2:11:47) – Today's show ends with Jimmy sharing his JCook Plays of the Day and Jake cracking the code behind Kurt Darling's munchies. Plus, they preview their weekends!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
30 years ago, NASCAR ran the first Brickyard 400 at the storied Indianapolis Motor Speedway that featured the largest crowd to ever witness a NASCAR race. Today on DJD Reloaded, we relive iconic moments from one of NASCAR's Crown Jewels with a pair of iconic drivers. Dale Jarrett, a 2-time Brickyard winner, and the man behind the tradition of “kissing the bricks” calls in to share his stories. Plus, Jamie McMurray, a driver who won the Brickyard in 2010 amidst a historical season gives us his favorite memories from racing on the oval at Indy. And we'll even hear from IMS President, Doug Boles, on what this event means for the Speedway, and how this race has evolved since its inception in 1994.
Al Jackson joins us today to give Tom a lesson in being hip! We're also joined by John Bommarito and Jeb Burton to talk about the Brickyard 400! Plus we talk Jess the White Trash Queen, Brother Christmas, and the Goldilocks Zone for bowel movements! Enjoy every segment of today's BOB & TOM Show. Join Tom Griswold, Chick McGee, Kristi Lee, Josh Arnold, Pat Godwin, and Willie Griswold for a blend of comedy, talk, news, and sports. Avoid the commercials and get the full show without ads through B&T VIP. Subscribe now at BobandTom.com/VIP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Steve Letarte remembers about his first exposure to the Brickyard 400 and why it's such a magical moment and place for NASCAR (2:30); what it'll be like for the 10 full-time Cup drivers who will be racing on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval for the first time in NASCAR's premier series (5:00); why the Brickyard requires such a phenomenal skill set of technical precision (8:30); how the Next Gen might impact the action with potentially better racing (12:30); why track position and holding the lead will continue to be so important (15:00); the importance of fuel conservation and strategy during the Next Gen era when changing four tires is much faster than filling a tank (17:30); how the fuel game impacted Denny Hamlin at Pocono (20:00); how do Cup teams keep track of the fuel consumption of every car they're racing and how it's different than the pre-Next Gen era (22:30); why the Brickyard 400 always has been such a championship and playoff barometer (25:00); how it feels to kiss the bricks at Indy (28:30); how close Steve Letarte came as a crew chief to winning the Brickyard 400 (30:00); who currently are the Cup championship favorites with five races left in the regular season? (31:30); sizing up the chances of Ross Chastain and Bubba Wallace for making the playoffs (34:00); the trials of Kyle Busch (35:30); the grueling stretch of 23 consecutive weeks of racing that will end with the Brickyard 400 (38:30). Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.
Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Five days a week, Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the Xfinity Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered.Today, Rod and Cody give you their favorite Brickyard 400 betting picks from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. Will Denny Hamlin kiss the bricks for the first time in his career this week? How well will Kyle Busch do and can he finally win a race this season on a track he's beaten in the past? Are we in for another unpredictable weekend of racing, or will things settle down this week? Who will navigate this historic track with the most efficiency? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode.Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez) and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter.Introduction Musical Credit: "I Run" by Iconoclast JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSUPPORT us by supporting our partnersCirca Sports - 16 MILLION in guaranteed prizes w/ Circa Survivor & Circa Millions - https://www.circasports.com/circa-sports-million Football Contest Proxy - Use promo code SGP to save $50 at - https://www.footballcontestproxy.com/ Rithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/rithmm Underdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $250 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpn Gametime code SGPN - Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code SGPN for $20 off your first purchase - https://gametime.co/ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io================================================================Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about this past weekend's IndyCar doubleheader at the Iowa Speedway with Team Penske continuing their dominance, but it wasn't “The King of Corn Country”, Josef Newgarden, however his two teammates were victorious. Scott McLaughlin won the Hy-Vee Homefront 250 Saturday night for his first career oval win, while Will Power won the Hy-Vee One Step 250 Sunday night for his first win in Iowa. They talk about how the racing was subpar, especially for the new hybrid system, and how the crowd looked along with some revisions going throughout the speedway. They even talk about the crowd for the concerts from Luke Combs, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, and Post Malone. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin talks to Curt about how he benefited from watching the race from pit exit at Iowa from the broadcast this past weekend. They also talk about the late TV channel change from the Saturday night to CNBC as the world reacted to the assassination attempt of former President, Donald Trump. To wrap up the first hour of the program, Kevin talks about some stats from the Iowa Speedway, previews the second hour of the show, including the Brickyard weekend on the return to the oval for the NASCAR Cup Series, and more racing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt go through questions on Twitter, starting with how the Indy NXT Championship could play out, weather affecting the streets of Toronto, Hailie Deegan in the Indy NXT paddock, and more questions with the hybrid system. Later in the second hour program, Kevin and Curt go through more Twitter questions, and talk more about Sting Ray Robb's massive crash from Iowa and that he was cleared to return to racing this weekend at Toronto. They also provide some little silly season updates from Alexander Rossi and more. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks fast thoughts about Hunter McElrea making his debut this weekend in Toronto and Robert Wickens winning in the Michelin Pilot Challenge at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
(00:00-27:07) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night's Home Run Derby in connection with the problem that the MLB has with marketing some of its best players. They get into a discussion about how much travel baseball has had an impact on kids' interest in baseball. (27:07-50:43) – Mac Engel from the Fort Worth Star & Telegram in Dallas joins Jake Query on today's show to highlight his experience last night at the Home Run Derby, his thoughts on the National Anthem performance, states that he wasn't surprised to see Arch Manning return to Texas despite not being the starting quarterback after redshirting last season, and shares the story about noticing that something wasn't right with Jake in the minutes leading up to his heart attack. (50:43-1:12:38) – ESPN.com's Stephen Holder joins Jake Query on Query & Company to preview some of the position battles that have him most intrigued in training camp. Holder highlights a sneaky tight end battle that he will be monitoring, the future of Kwity Paye with the franchise after this season and shares one topic that he has had on his radar that people don't ask him about or talk about when it comes to the upcoming season. (1:12:38-1:28:36) – Jake and Eddie come back from break and discuss some of the worst National Anthem performances that they have heard on the national level. They play last night's performance by Ingrid Andress, Fergie's from the NBA All-Star Game in 2018, and Carl Lewis singing the anthem in 1993 ahead of a NBA Finals game. (1:28:36-1:31:14) – Jake closes out the second hour of the program by revealing a statement from Ingrid Andress regarding last night's performance. Additionally, he reminds people about The Fan Back 9 Tournament coming up on Thursday. (1:31:14-1:56:54) – Doug Rice from the Performance Racing Network joins Query & Company ahead of the Brickyard 400 this weekend to discuss how talented Kyle Larson is because he views him as one of the most talented drivers in all of racing, explains why Tony Stewart's racing team is folding, identifies a couple of NASCAR drivers that are having great seasons, shares what he remembers about the first Brickyard 400 in 1994 with this year being the 30th anniversary of the inaugural race, and tries to predict what type of race people will see on Sunday. (1:56:54-2:12:04) – Jake and Eddie follow Jake's conversation with Doug Rice by discussing the news from SEC Media Day yesterday that Nick Saban forgot to grab his credential and had to go back to his hotel room to grab it. (2:12:04-2:20:32) – Today's show ends with Jake and Eddie testing listener knowledge about MLB players that are in the All-Star Game just to see how aware fans are about some of the top players in baseball. Additionally, JMV joins the guys in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today's Best of Features: (00:00-23:20) – Mac Engel from the Fort Worth Star & Telegram in Dallas joins Jake Query on today's show to highlight his experience last night at the Home Run Derby, his thoughts on the National Anthem performance, states that he wasn't surprised to see Arch Manning return to Texas despite not being the starting quarterback after redshirting last season, and shares the story about noticing that something wasn't right with Jake in the minutes leading up to his heart attack. (23:20-44:23) – ESPN.com's Stephen Holder joins Jake Query on Query & Company to preview some of the position battles that have him most intrigued in training camp. Holder highlights a sneaky tight end battle that he will be monitoring, the future of Kwity Paye with the franchise after this season and shares one topic that he has had on his radar that people don't ask him about or talk about when it comes to the upcoming season. (44:23-1:06:05) – Doug Rice from the Performance Racing Network joins Query & Company ahead of the Brickyard 400 this weekend to discuss how talented Kyle Larson is because he views him as one of the most talented drivers in all of racing, explains why Tony Stewart's racing team is folding, identifies a couple of NASCAR drivers that are having great seasons, shares what he remembers about the first Brickyard 400 in 1994 with this year being the 30th anniversary of the inaugural race, and tries to predict what type of race people will see on Sunday.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Casey Boat, Freddie Kraft, Brett Griffin, and TJ Majors recap the NASCAR Cup Series race at Pocono. Corey LaJoie and Kyle Busch tangled in Turn 1 of The Tricky Triangle, did LaJoie's comments afterwards make things worse? With NASCAR's return this weekend to the oval at Indianapolis, the guys give their favorite all-time moment at the Brickyard. We discuss the recent silly season development of Rodney Childers signing on with Spire Motorsports to helm the #7 team. Plus, Corey Heim and Christian Eckes are dominating the Truck Series. Can anyone else step up their game to contend with the heavyweights? 21+ and present in North Carolina. Opt in req. Wager requirements apply. Bonuses awarded as non-withdrawable bonus bets or profit boost tokens. Restrictions apply including bonus expiration. See terms and conditions at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. Want more DBC? Check out and subscribe to the new DBC YouTube channel!
Tonight on a Wednesday edition of Trackside, Curt and Kevin recap an exciting race at Mid-Ohio. They also preview the HyVee IndyCar Weekend in Iowa. They talk about the new hybrid engine, but also how the cars will handle such a quck turn around between the two races. They talk about the repave, and how that will affect cars, and if it will make the racing better or worse. They also go into depth about how the hybrid will work on a short oval. Kevin believes the drivers won't use the regen that much on the oval. They go into some of the plotlines of the Mid-Ohio race, including O'Ward's drought of wins on-track. Later on, Curt and Kevin provide more analysis on the Mid-Ohio race, including Andretti Global's performance, and how they felt about the weekend, as well as other teams. They talk about Christian Rasmussen's season coming to an end, and if he will be back with Ed Carpenter next year. Kevin and Curt talk about David Malukas and how his injury is healing, and how hard Iowa will be for him. To round out the first hour, Kevin previews things to come in the second hour of the show. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt head to the X Box to answer some listener questions. They talk about the benefit of having the hybrid engine in the car, and how it is appealing to car manufacturers. They talk about regen zones for the cars on the oval at Iowa, and the best place to regenerate. Curt and Kevin answer a question about new cars being introduced, and whether it matters to casual fans. Later in the second hour, Kevin talks about how everyone seems to think Kevin is in charge, and why commercial breaks happened when they did. Kevin talks about some of the things they missed on the broadcast, and the graphics for the hybrids deploying. Kevin also answers a question about the podium celebrations not making it to the TV broadcast. Kevin ends the show talking about what they missed, including the Brickyard 400 coming up next week. Kevin also talks about Ed Carpenter's return to the ovals, and Katherine Legge racing for Dale Coyne at Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.