Podcast appearances and mentions of Conor Daly

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 109th Indianapolis 500 as Alex Palou finally wins his maiden Indy 500 and continuing his dominant streak on the season. They also talk about who else stood out as winners and losers during the race. They later talk about Robert Shwartzman earning rookie of the year. In the second segment of the show, they talk about the Andretti and Prema cars failing post-race inspection. They also talk about how legitimate Conor Daly was before his penalty and how impressive Ross Chastain and Trackhouse was when they won the Coca-Cola 600. Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about the upcoming schedule for the race this weekend at Detroit In the second hour of the show, they talk about how Penske handled the race following the firings after the attenuator scandal. They also talk about how beneficial the hybrid was during the 500. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about why laps started counting when Scott McLaughlin crashed and if this will be anyone’s last Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00-12:00 – The winner of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 Alex Palou joins the show. Palou has now won 5 of the first 6 races to start the year, but after years of dominating the NTT IndyCar Series the Spainard has finally won on an oval- the greatest spectacle in racing. 12:02-26:28 – Former Pacers & Knicks player Al Harrington joins. Harrington was a member of the lone Pacers squad to make the NBA Finals- celebrated at Gainbridge Fieldhouse last night before the Pacers blew a 20-point lead in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. 26:29-41:29 – Jake speaks with one of Indiana’s favorite IndyCar drivers, Conor Daly. Daly led a handful of laps in yesterday’s Indianapolis 500 and joins to recap the great month that he and the Juncos Hollinger Racing team enjoyed. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00-29:26 – Query & Company opens on Memorial Day recapping one of the greatest weekends in Indianapolis sports history. Jake talks Indy 500 + Pacers vs Knicks Game 3 at length to start the show. 29:26-40:58 – Jake opens the phone lines to talk with the Indy community about both Pacers & Racers. 40:58-49:12 – To wrap up the first hour of the show, Jake stays on the phone lines to answer questions about yesterday’s Indianapolis 500 and analyze what happened to the Pacers. 49:12-1:14:00 – The second hour of Query & Company opens with former Pacers & Knicks player Al Harrington. Harrington was a member of the lone Pacers squad to make the NBA Finals- celebrated at Gainbridge Fieldhouse last night before the Pacers blew a 20-point lead in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. 1:14:00-1:31:40 – Jake speaks with one of Indiana’s favorite IndyCar drivers, Conor Daly. Daly led a handful of laps in yesterday’s Indianapolis 500 and joins to recap the great month that he and the Juncos Hollinger Racing team enjoyed. 1:31:40-1:37:35 – Jake closes out the second hour of the show, announcing the winners of the Indy 500 numbers game. 1:37:35-1:59:31 – To start the third and final hour of Query & Company, the winner of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 Alex Palou joins the show. Palou has now won 5 of the first 6 races to start the year, but after years of dominating the NTT IndyCar Series the Spainard has finally won on an oval- the greatest spectacle in racing. 1:59:31-2:17:58 – The busy Memorial Day show continues as IndyCar driver Santino Ferrucci joins to recap his day and his month after finishing 5th in the Indy 500. Per usual, Ferrucci was excited as can be after what ended up being a very good day for the No. 14 car. 2:17:58-2:22:40 – Jake closes out the show. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jack Benyon of The Race, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap 2025 Carb Day with the Wienie 500 and Josef Newgarden on top of final practice and winning the pit stop competition. They also talk about the best storylines going into Sunday, with Robert Shwartzman, Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward, and Alex Palou. In the second segment of the show, they talk about Casey Irsay Foyt being named as the honorary Indy 500 starter. They also talk about how they think Kyle Larson will do in his second attempt at the double. They also talk about if Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, and Conor Daly are sleeper picks. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about how fans would react if Josef Newgarden won his third. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, it’s the 2025 Burger Bash! They start the show joined by Callum Ilott as he talks about being with Prema Racing for the Indy 500. They are later joined by James Hinchcliffe and Conor Daly as they talk about their race predictions and how Conor has performed this week. They are then joined by Santino Ferrucci and Ryan Hunter-Reay to talk about how their practice went today. To wrap up the first segment, they are joined by polesitter for the 109th Indianapolis 500, Robert Shwartzman to recap his qualifying run and talk with Jack Harvey on his 500 week. In the second segment of the show, Curt and Kevin are joined by Sting Ray Robb and Kyffin Simpson to recap their Monday practice. Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, they are joined by Bob Pockrass to talk about him living in Indiana and covering IndyCar and NASCAR. In the second hour of the show, Curt and Kevin announce that the 109th Indianapolis 500 is officially sold out! They then are joined by ClusterTruck CEO, Janet Monroe to talk about how ClusterTruck works. They later talk about qualifying and today’s practice with Alex Palou on top and make their predictions. In the fifth segment of the show, they answer live fan questions about the Penske scandal and the hybrid. They are then joined by Dr. Nassar Hanna of IU Health to talk about the Indy 500, lung screening, and the Indy 500 festival. They later talk about what Kevin witnessed when Team Penske was pulled out of the line. To wrap up another edition of the show, they send their thanks to everyone and get settled into race week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look back at day three of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Josef Newgarden leading the way, and saw Christian Rasmussen spinning in turn two. They also talk about who looks good in practice/qualifying sims, Honda changing engines, and how effective the hybrid engine is. They later talk about Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick joining the FOX Indy 500 broadcast, along with Jimmie Johnson doing the two-seater ride with Tom Brady. Later, they talk about Tony Kanaan finally doing his refresher session filling in for Kyle Larson. In the second half of the show, Curt is joined with Kevin Bowen to talk about what would be the bigger headline, Josef Newgarden winning three-straight, Helio Castroneves winning his fifth, or Kyle Larson winning the double. They also talk about who looks good in the no-tow times, and how they think Conor Daly will perform. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt previews the fast Friday schedule for tomorrow! 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Tonight, on a Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Robert Wickens returning to the driver’s seat to compete in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car race this weekend at Long Beach. They later look forward and preview this weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and talk about who looks good and not. They also talk a little about tonight’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament championship game between Florida and Houston. Later, they talk about some new looks for this weekend's race, with Conor Daly driving a new MannKind livery, Marcus Armstrong with Root Insurance, and Nolan Siegel with Onsemi. Later in the first hour of the show, they talk about the reopening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and talk more about Jay Frye going to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as their team president. They also talk about NASCAR competing at Darlington Raceway yesterday with their throwback weekend, and they talk about if IndyCar would ever do a throwback weekend. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about the passing of Shigeaki Hattori over the weekend after a car accident in North Carolina. They also talk about the passings of Jersey Johnny Cimasko and Maurice Kessler. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about Curt’s official induction in the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame. They later talk about the update on the newest IndyCar chassis coming in 2027 or 2028. They also talk about Tony Kanaan getting some testing laps in case if Kyle Larson has to skip the Indianapolis 500 for rain. Later in the second hour of the program, they answer fan questions from X, such as if there could ever be a return to Japan. They also talk about parking for the Indy 500 which has sold out. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks with Jackson Lee as he competed at Mid-Ohio for the World Racing League as he breaks down his weekend with crazy weather conditions and being teammates with Brian Till. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 22 – More from The Thermal Club with Alex Palou, Kyle Kirkwood, Conor Daly and Christian Rasmussen   March 27, 2025   Show host Bruce Martin has more from the second race of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season from The Thermal Club in California on this special bonus edition of Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental.   This week's episode includes exclusive interviews with Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Christian Rasmussen of ECR, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing and The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi 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

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

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

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

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

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

This week's episode: Rinus VeeKay is confirmed for the no. 18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda, completing the 2025 IndyCar full-time grid. Plus, Conor Daly is facing sponsorship woes heading into the season opener at St. Pete, and Hy-Vee is out as the title sponsor for the Iowa Speedway doubleheader. 

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 13 – IndyCar Spring Training at Sebring Raceway with three-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou, two-time IndyCar Champion Will Power and Conor Daly February 21, 2025   Show host Bruce Martin made the trip from the Daytona 500 to Sebring Raceway in Sebring, Florida, site of this year's IndyCar Spring Training, for this special bonus edition of Pit Pass Indy. All 27 full-time car/driver combinations that will compete in the NTT IndyCar Series this season turned laps during the two-day test session before the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, February 28 to March 2.   This bonus edition features exclusive interviews with three-time and back-to-back IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi racing, popular driver Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing and two-time IndyCar Series champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power of Team Penske.   For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tonight, on the 2025 season premiere of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Helio Castroneves attempting the 67th Daytona 500 driving for the #91 Wendy’s Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing as part of their Project 91 campaign. Castroneves will compete as an open car, meaning he will have to race his way into the field, and they break down who the rest of the other open cars will be. They also talk about Marco Andretti competing in his 20th Indianapolis 500 this year driving the #98 MAPEI Honda for Andretti Global. Later, they talk about Conor Daly signing with Juncos Hollinger Racing driving the #77 Chevrolet full-time. They also talk about who could be the final candidates for Dale Coyne Racing. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about watching old races and previous Indy 500 winners and drivers who have competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona along with the history of the Hans device. They also talk about with the addition of Marco Andretti being added to the Indy 500 entry list, there are officially 33 confirmed entries. Later, they talk about a future lineup for the Cadillac F1 team for 2026. They also talk about Sebastian Wheldon signing with Prema Racing to compete in F4. To wrap up the first hour of the program, they talk about Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson departing Arrow McLaren after McLaren has completed their buyout of the team. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the upcoming Chili Bowl with familiar drivers competing, along with Katherine Legge competing in the ARCA race at Daytona. They also talk about IndyCar releasing the TV times for the season on FOX along with the Indy NXT TV schedule. Later, they answer fan questions from X about Linus Lundqvist, the 2026 schedule, and more. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about the upcoming livery launch of Prema Racing at Prema, rumors of Will Buxton joining the FOX lineup, and the rumors of a third engine manufacturer. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about some new episodes of Dinner with Racers episodes and answers some final fan questions and comments on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Heralded as “IndyCar's little brother,” Conor Daly is a veteran of IndyCar driver with a reputation as one of the sport's ceaseless hustlers. Having driven for all but two teams in the paddock, Conor has jumped from the role of super-sub to full-time and back back, taking multiple podiums and leading the Indianapolis 500 along […]

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

Conor Daly is back to talk about his deal with JHR, what goes into getting a full time ride, and what kind of pressure he's still facing going into the 2025 season.+++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store!Check out our website, www.askofftrack.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham.

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Thim's dealing with some online hate, the guys have stories about the effectiveness -or lack thereof- of house alarms. Plus, Conor Daly has full season ride at JHR for 2025. In the F1 world, Red Bull and Sergio Pérez are parting ways, and there are some interesting rumors floating around about who will take his spot, and what might come next for Sergio.+++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store!Check out our website, www.askofftrack.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham.

This week's episode: Conor Daly is confirmed for a full-time seat at Juncos Hollinger Racing in 2025, who could fill the remaining two open seats at Dale Coyne Racing, and the IndyCar and series formerly known as Indy Lights announce their 2025 TV broadcast schedules. 

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

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.

(00:00-25:00) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison shifting their focus to the big game on Friday night between Notre Dame and Indiana. They discuss how under the radar Notre Dame has been treated and highlight what should concern Indiana ahead of Friday’s game. (25:00-36:12) – There is a video circulating on Twitter/X with a very upset Colts fan suggesting he will spray paint the Peyton Manning statue if Chris Ballard is still employed by the team in January. Jake and Jimmy react to the video and debate Ballard’s future. (36:12-46:28) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie highlighting some news in racing with Conor Daly signing with Juncos Hollinger Racing today for the 2025 NTT IndyCar season and Sergio Perez being out with Red Bull in Formula One. (46:28-1:10:45) – Matt Verderame from Sports Illustrated makes an appearance on Query & Company this week to share his thoughts on the Anthony Richardson experiment, what the Jim Irsay needs to do with Chris Ballard after the season, explains what Ballard should be doing this offseason if he is retained as the GM, and assesses if this is the year that Josh Allen knocks the door down and defeats Kansas City in the postseason. (1:10:45-1:25:05) – Jake and Jimmy take a piece of their conversation from Matt Verderame when he brought up Andrew Luck. They both agree that the Luck excuse can no longer be applied and should not have applied for a couple seasons now. (1:25:05-1:36:39) – Hour two of the program concludes with Jake presenting his thought on what the Colts should consider doing with Anthony Richardson. He has Jimmy and Eddie share their thoughts on his suggestion. (1:36:39-2:01:01) – Former IU quarterback, Chris Dittoe, joins Query & Company to share his thoughts on how the season has gone for the Hoosiers in year number one underneath Curt Cignetti. He admits that he notices similarities between Bill Mallory and Curt Cignetti as coaches and thinks that the maturity of Kurtis Rourke has helped this team grow over the course of the season. (2:01:01-2:11:43) – Casey Vallier from the Colts Radio Network joins the show to highlight some of the things he learned today from media availability, reveals what he wants to see during the final three games of the season for Indianapolis, notes Laiatu Latu as one of the players he will be watching in the final stretch of games, and explains how Shane Steichen can get Anthony Richardson into a rhythm as a passer early in the game. (2:11:43-2:23:51) – Today’s show ends with the JCook Plays of the Day and Jake thanking all the people for inviting him to the long-standing tradition of people getting together that used to work at the IndyStar like Robin Miller used to do.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode: IndyCar team owners are split after they were shown renderings of the potential 2027 chassis. Plus, Devlin DeFrancesco is confirmed in the third entry at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, looking back at Rahal's move to hire Jack Harvey over Santino Ferrucci, and Conor Daly is awaiting a sponsorship vote for a ride in 2025.

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

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

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

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

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

Tonight, Kevin and Curt give their opinions on who is the most likely to win the championship in 2025, and is there anyone who can beat Alex Palou? They also talk about how inconsistent Josef Newgarden has been the past few seasons outside of the 500. They also talk about how Ganassi will be tough to beat as a team in 2025.  Later, they go over some open seats across the series, and the driver pool that teams can pick from. They discuss the lineup at Juncos Hollinger, and if Conor Daly is the driver that can help them build their program to a competitive level, and Dale Coyne's lineup.  To round out the first hour, Kevin previews hour 2.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about some upcoming IndyCar tests. Enzo and Pietro Fittipaldi are both brought up, and how they may participate in IndyCar next season. They also talk about Felippe Nasr getting the opportunity to test a Penske IndyCar. They talk about the situation at Foyt, and how they can be a serious contender next season.  Later, Kevin talks a little bit about the NASCAR championship, and if drivers manipulating the races by blockading the racetrack is good for the sport. They also talk about the return of Days of Thunder.  To end the show, Kevin goes over what we missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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