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Speed Street
191 - Power Rankings - Alex Palou Recounts His Historic 2025 Championship Season

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 87:29


The off-season continues, only now we know where the NTT IndyCar Series will be racing in 2026. Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden reconvene on Speed Street to react to the Tuesday morning reveal of the 2026 schedule. They break down where they felt the schedule improved and what they hope to see more of in the future. Also, after digging into the schedule, the guys go over their 2025 power rankings and compare to the pre-season ranking from episode 163.IndyCar champion Alex Palou joins the show to reflect on his dominant season in 2025 and all of the factors that led to his run away points victory. Alex explains that during a season as full of highlights as this, it's hard to hone in on just one great memory. Alex refers to his win in the Indianapolis 500 and his first short oval victory at Iowa, which he feels is one of the hardest accomplishments in his career. The guys also talk about the blockbuster news that Colton Herta will be leaving IndyCar to pursue Formula One next year, and Alex gives insight from his time spent in Europe earlier in his career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New Track Record
2026 IndyCar Schedule in Limbo

New Track Record

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 68:21


This week's episode: The 2026 IndyCar schedule is reportedly in limbo with either a Washington, D.C. street race or Mexico City being added to the calendar. Plus, Laguna Seca could return as the season finale over Nashville. Also, we discuss the latest silly season nuggets involving Robert Shwartzman, Sting Ray Robb, Conor Daly, Rinus VeeKay and more. 

Speed Street
190 - Crunching the Numbers - Conor Daly and Chase Holden Analyze the 2025 IndyCar Field

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 98:26


The 2025 IndyCar season may be complete, but silly season is fully underway. Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are back on Speed Street to react to last week's blockbuster news that Colton Herta will be departing from the IndyCar paddock to pursue Formula One, and his replacement will be none other than the legendary Will Powers, fresh off his long-time contract with Team Penske. Aside from the Penske 12-car, there are many other rides in question, and the guys make some educated guesses as to how the rest of the field will shake out for 2026. Conor and Chase also go through the season's points standings and recap each driver's performance on ovals and road courses.

Speed Street
189 - High Note - Josef Newgarden Wins the Season Finale at Nashville

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 103:05


The IndyCar season is officially in the books, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly brought home his best finish of the year in Nashville. He joins co-host Chase Holden to break down his captivating dash from the back of the pack to 5th place and what changes the Juncos Hollinger Team had to make after a disappointing qualifying effort earlier in the weekend. Conor explains that the key to finding his way to the front was running in clean air in the third and fourth high grooves on the speedway, higher than the other competitors. An untimely caution brought out by Scott McLaughlin temporarily slowed Conor in his tracks though, allowing his tires to cool and preventing him from a possible return to the podium. Ultimately, Conor was happy to bring the team their best effort of the season, especially in his partnership with All American Rejects.Race winner Josef Newgarden joins the show to discuss his long awaited return to victory lane after a tumultuous 2025 season. Josef says that after starting the race wrecking loose, Team Penske was able to make changes that helped the car come around in the middle of the race. Once he was in position on the last restarts of the race, he was able to battle to the lead and hold on to victory. Josef also reacts to the breaking news that Will Power will not be returning to Team Penske in 2026 and reflects on what it's been like having the all-time great as a teammate. Conor and Josef also chat about the overall emotional journey of the season, the current day difficulty of competing in IndyCar and what is to come in the future.

Trackside Podcast
Curt and Kevin Talk Power & VeeKay Not Returning & Recapping a Music City Championship!

Trackside Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 91:52 Transcription Available


Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Team Penske officially announcing that Will Power will not return to the organization in 2026. They also talk about Rinus VeeKay not returning to Dale Coyne Racing in 2026, along with the rumors of Colton Herta making the transition to F2. They later talk about the rumors of Josef Newgarden retiring. In the second segment, they talk more about what the best options could be for Will Power and Rinus VeeKay. They also talk about the rumors of Dennis Hauger and Romain Grosjean possibly being in contention for Dale Coyne Racing in 2026. They later talk the latest of what the lineups for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Juncos Hollinger Racing and if there is a possible return for Linus Lundqvist. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about which drivers could land which seats, even for Caio Collett, Juri Vips, Toby Sowery, and Hunter McElrea. They also talk about the latest for Prema Racing, Honda, and the 2026 schedule regarding a new location for the Toronto race in Markham and for Washington D.C. They later talk about how the season has done in terms of TV viewership numbers. In the penultimate segment, they talk about the term vice champion in IndyCar. They later answer fan questions on X, talking about upcoming testing, Rinus VeeKay possibly moving to Foyt. They also talk about how Team Penske doesn’t do goodbye seasons. They then talk about who is the best driver to challenge Alex Palou for the championship in 2026. In the final segment, Kevin recaps the season finale from Nashville, with epic battles from Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou, along with Scott McLaughlin and Kyffin Simpson. Kevin later talks about Conor Daly having an incredible drive. Kevin also talks about recapping his first season with FOX Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pit Pass Indy
Team Penske's Josef Newgarden Wins Season Finale in Nashville. Also, Team Penske and Will Power part ways after 17 seasons

Pit Pass Indy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 48:02


PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 62 – Team Penske's Josef Newgarden Wins Season Finale in Nashville. Also, Team Penske and Will Power part ways after 17 seasons September 2, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty to unpack in the latest Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental after the final race of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season at Nashville Superspeedway. Martin has an exclusive interview with Borchetta. Bourbon Music City Grand Prix winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, and the latest news at driver Josef Newgarden and Team Penske are splitting up after 17 glorious seasons that include two INDYCAR Championships, the 2018 Indianapolis 500 victory. Forty-two of Power's 45 wins came with Roger Penske's operation. Martin also has exclusive interviews with Colton Herta, Scott Borchetta, Kyffin Simpson, Conor Daly, Christian Rasmussen, Alexander Rossi, Marcus Ericsson, Scott McLaughlin, Robert Shwartzman and 2025 INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year Louis Foster. 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

Speed Street
188 - Late Charge - Christian Rasmussen Scores His First Career IndyCar Win in Milwaukee

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 72:56


With two races left on the 2025 IndyCar schedule, the series returned to the famed Milwaukee Mile, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly had an up and down day. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss how difficult pit box selection made the afternoon challenging in a race where track position was key. Conor explains he felt the 78-team had top-10 speed, but the lack of passing ability on the flat one-mile oval made it difficult to navigate around lapped traffic on the last restart, which relegated him to a 13th place finish. The guys preview the upcoming season finale in Nashville, react to some Formula One rumors and the announcement of the upcoming iRacing/IndyCar console game.Milwaukee race winner Christian Rasmussen joins the show to chat about capturing his first career IndyCar victory. The feat makes him just the second driver in history to win championships in the lower three series of the Road to Indy and a points-paying event in the top division, along with Kyle Kirkwood. Christian reflects on what the accomplishment means to his career and talks about the amount of well-wishers from his past that have sent him messages of congratulation. The guys talk about the major improvements Ed Carpenter Racing has seen this season, especially on ovals thanks in part to their new partnership with Heartland Foods. The guys also break down the decision to pit late in the race for tires even though track position was so crucial, and how Christian was able to make it through lap traffic to pass leader Alex Palou to roll on to victory.

Pit Pass Indy
Christian Rasmussen's thrilling win at The Milwaukee Mile. Plus, Tony George, Alex Palou, Will Power, David Malukas, Conor Daly, Jacob Abel and Tim Broyles

Pit Pass Indy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 58:20


PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 61 – Christian Rasmussen's thrilling win at The Milwaukee Mile. Plus, Tony George, Alex Palou, Will Power, David Malukas, Conor Daly, Jacob Abel and Tim Broyles August 26, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has seemingly miles worth of content from the Snap-On Milwaukee Mile 250 at The Milwaukee Mile on the latest episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has an exclusive interview with Milwaukee race winner Christian Rasmussen, who drove to a thrilling victory for his first IndyCar Series win. Martin also has exclusive interviews with former Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George, four-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, two-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Will Power of Team Penske, David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing, Conor Daly of Juncos-Hollinger Racing, rookie Jacob Abel of Dale Coyne Racing and ECR General Manager Tim Broyles. 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

Off Track with Hinch and Rossi
Christian Rasmussen

Off Track with Hinch and Rossi

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 31:02 Transcription Available


Christian Rasmussen sits down with Hinch and Rossi to take the guys through his path to IndyCar from Europe, his fearless driving style, his win in Portland, and his upcoming appearance on Speed Street with Conor Daly!+++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.

Trackside Podcast
Curt and Kevin Recap a Milwaukee Barnburner, Talk Silly Season, and Break Down Palou's Historic Season! Plus, Eric Smith Joins!

Trackside Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 88:59 Transcription Available


Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin starts the show talking about a barnburner of a race from Milwaukee with Christian Rasmussen earning his first career win, passing Alex Palou with fresher tires. Kevin later talks about the possibility of Alex Palou moving to the Red Bull F1 team alongside Max Verstappen. Kevin also talks about possible F2 talks for Colton Herta. In the second segment, Kevin talks more about the latest silly season updates from Prema Racing, Will Power, and charters. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about the launch of FOX One and a contract dispute with YouTube TV. To start the second hour of the show, Curt is joined with Eric Smith of IndyCar.com to talk recap Christian Rasmussen winning at Milwaukee, and what can Alex Palou, Scott McLaughlin, and Team Penske take away from the weekend. They later talk about how David Malukas and Conor Daly races went. In the penultimate segment, they talk about the standout moments from Alex Palou’s historic season. They later make their picks where Will Power will be at in 2026. Later, they make their picks for the season finale at Nashville. In the final segment, Kevin congratulates Parker Kligerman for “winning” once again at Daytona. Kevin later answers fan questions on X, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series joining IndyCar at St. Petersburg in 2026.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast
Best Of Query & Company Monday 8/25/25

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 51:53 Transcription Available


Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:10) – The voice of IU football and men’s basketball, Don Fischer, makes his first of many appearance of the season on the program to recap his son’s first win of the high school football season on Friday, shares what he has heard thus far about Fernando Mendoza in comparison to what Kurtis Rourke did a year ago, highlights the wide receiver room for the Hoosiers, and identifies the interior offensive line as the unknown area on the football team. (13:10-25:28) – Ed Carpenter, team president of ECR, joins Query & Company to celebrate his first team win in four years with Christian Rasmussen capturing the checkered flag yesterday in Milwaukee. He shares what he saw in Rasmussen when he decided to sign him, the situation between Rasmussen and Conor Daly in Portland a few weeks ago and reveals that Alexander Rossi and Rasmussen will be back next season. (25:28-51:52) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 makes his weekly pitstop on Query & Company to access the quarterback position with Riley Leonard having a standout performance against the Cincinnati Bengals. Will the Colts trade Anthony Richardson? What would it take for the Colts to trade him? Mike weighs in on those questions and doesn’t envision any surprise cuts, or players making the roster once the initial 53-man roster is announced. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast
Will Riley Leonard make the 53-man roster? Would the Colts trade Anthony Richardson? Mike Chappell, Don Fischer, and Ed Carpenter join!

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 137:56 Transcription Available


(00:00-25:14) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison touching on all the things that happened over the weekend. Jake also shares a story about Forrest Lucas after his passing was announced last week after the show. Plus, Jake discusses briefly the final preseason game for the Colts against the Bengals. (25:14-38:54) – The voice of IU football and men’s basketball, Don Fischer, makes his first of many appearance of the season on the program to recap his son’s first win of the high school football season on Friday, shares what he has heard thus far about Fernando Mendoza in comparison to what Kurtis Rourke did a year ago, highlights the wide receiver room for the Hoosiers, and identifies the interior offensive line as the unknown area on the football team. (38:54-45:37) – The first hour of the program wraps up with Jake discussing his trip to Milwaukee for the IndyCar race. He recaps Christian Rasmussen’s first career win and his experience at the Milwaukee Brewers game. (45:37-1:09:20) – Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison shift the focus of their conversation back to the Indianapolis Colts and how they might have shifted their thoughts on what they are wanting the quarterback to do. It all leads back to Chris Ballard and how long it’s taken him to address the position following Andrew Luck’s retirement. (1:09:20-1:21:32) – Ed Carpenter, team president of ECR, joins Query & Company to celebrate his first team win in four years with Christian Rasmussen capturing the checkered flag yesterday in Milwaukee. He shares what he saw in Rasmussen when he decided to sign him, the situation between Rasmussen and Conor Daly in Portland a few weeks ago and reveals that Alexander Rossi and Rasmussen will be back next season. (1:21:32-1:29:56) – The second hour of the program concludes with Jake discussing something he noticed during his game experience on Saturday at the Milwaukee Brewers game because it’s something that he has seen change over the years. (1:29:56-1:56:39) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 makes his weekly pitstop on Query & Company to access the quarterback position with Riley Leonard having a standout performance against the Cincinnati Bengals. Will the Colts trade Anthony Richardson? What would it take for the Colts to trade him? Mike weighs in on those questions and doesn’t envision any surprise cuts, or players making the roster once the initial 53-man roster is announced. (1:56:39-2:08:52) – Jake needs help with figuring out when things changed with people texting to ask if they can call you versus just calling you and then waiting to get a call back if someone doesn’t answer. (2:08:52-2:17:56) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in the studio to discuss his weekend in Milwaukee, the passing of Robin Miller being four years ago today, and the Alex Palou to Red Bull Racing in F1 rumors.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show
First Win & Beating Palou with Christian Rasmussen

SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 9:25


Have a day, Christian Rasmussen! The driver of the No. 21 for Ed Carpenter Racing drops by the Lucas Oil Studio to discuss his gutsy win over Alex Palou at the Milwaukee Mile. Find out how the 25-year-old was able to dethrone the 2025 champion, why he has so much prowess and enjoyment racing ovals, if there's still beef with Conor Daly and what's his go-to beer in Denmark.

Speed Street
187 - Two Ovals To Go - Graham Rahal Reflects on the 2025 Season and the Future

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 73:46


IndyCar may have had the weekend off, but our resident open wheeler Conor Daly is in full preparation mode for the Milwaukee Mile. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss what is in store for the series' trip to the historic oval this weekend, what he needs to do to return to the podium and who he hopes will be joining him in the top three. Conor fills listeners in on his meeting with Christian Rasmussen to unpack their on-track incident in Portland. The guys also react to the breaking news that Barstool Sports' Dave Portnoy is set to ride in the Fastest Seat in Sports at the season finale in Nashville.IndyCar veteran Graham Rahal joins the show to reflect on his recent 4th place finish in Portland, which was his best effort in the 2025 season. He gives listeners an update on the state of Rahal Letterman Lanigan, which he feels is right on the cusp of elevating to a new level of competition. Graham weighs in on the level of aggression seen throughout the field this season and how the level of parity is pushing drivers to the limit. He and Conor also discuss Fox Sports investment in Penske Entertainment, and what that means for both a driver and future team owner.

Pit Pass Indy
Deep Dive with James Hinchcliffe of FOX Sports. Also, Will Power, Conor Daly, Marcus Ericsson, Christian Lundgaard and INDY NXT drivers Dennis Hauger, Caio Collet, and Lochie Hughes

Pit Pass Indy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 73:11


PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 60 – Deep Dive with James Hinchcliffe of FOX Sports. Also, Will Power, Conor Daly, Marcus Ericsson, Christian Lundgaard and INDY NXT drivers Dennis Hauger, Caio Collet, and Lochie Hughes August 19, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty of storylines, and even more interviews, in the latest episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has an exclusive “Deep Dive” interview with James Hinchcliffe of FOX Sports. Also, exclusive interviews with Team Penske's Will Power, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren and INDY NXT By Firestone drivers Dennis Hauger of Andretti Global, Caio Collet of HMD and Lochie Hughes of Andretti Global. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Speed Street
186 - Pure Insanity - Conor Daly Has a Huge Crash and Will Power Wins Portland

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 81:11


It was a weekend to forget in Portland for Conor Daly, but not by his own doing. He joins co-host Chase Holden on Speed Street this week to unpack what could have been a promising weekend but ultimately ended up being disappointing in many regards. Conor explains that after racing with Juncos Hollinger at Portland last year, the team had plenty of data to build upon, and they unloaded with a good amount of speed. An unfortunate tire mishap in qualifying buried them in the pack, but Conor was still optimistic that he could make his way forward during the race. Conor gives listeners an in depth breakdown of his on-track altercation with Christian Rasmussen and explains why he feels there are inconsistencies in how avoidable contact penalties are being issued.The race winner of the weekend Will Power joins the show to chat about how he was able to go back to back at Portland and pick up Penske's first win of the season. Will reflects on being in his contract year and not feeling sure of what the future holds with Penske. He explains that he feels he's at the peak of his driving career and hopes to continue on in a competitive seat. Conor and Will chat about the increasing aggression in IndyCar driving etiquette and how competitive the field is this season. Will describes the 2025 season as being bizarre, but the future looks bright for the IndyCar series thanks to Fox and increasing parity across the field.

The Tony D Podcast
Power & Palou paint Portland

The Tony D Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 28:45


Will Powers future in IndyCar is still unknown and the veteran driver still isn't sure where he will end up in 2026, but that didn't stop him for taking his Team Penske Chevy to victory circle. I discuss the win, the controversy between Conor Daly and Christian Rasmussen and what the find 2 races have in store now that Alex Palou has clinched the title.

The Dale Jr. Download - Dirty Mo Media
Santino Ferrucci: IndyCar's Most Polarizing Driver?

The Dale Jr. Download - Dirty Mo Media

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 83:07


Dale Jr. sits down with IndyCar's most controversial wildcard, Santino Ferrucci. From Formula One fallout to Indy 500 unfinished business, feuds with teammates, and a long-running beef with Conor Daly, nothing's off the table.They get into Santino's wild racing journey – from European prodigy to double-bird moments in NASCAR, plus his mission to rewrite the narrative and prove he belongs. He's not your typical driver… and that might be exactly why you'll want to root for him. And for more content check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@DirtyMoMediaDirty Mo Media is launching a new e-commerce merch line! They've got some awesome Dale Jr. Download merch on the site. Visit shop.dirtymomedia.com to check out all the new stuffFanDuel: Must be 21+ and present in select states (for Kansas, in affiliation with Kansas Star Casino) or 18+ and present in D.C. First online real money wager only. $5 first deposit required. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable bonus bets which expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. Call 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat in Connecticut, or visit mdgamblinghelp.org in Maryland. Hope is here. Visit GamblingHelpLineMA.org or call (800) 327-5050 for 24/7 support in Massachusetts or call 1-877-8HOPE-NY or text HOPENY in New York.

Speed Street
185 - Monumental Deal - Conor Daly and Chase Holden Discuss Fox's IndyCar Investment

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 61:34


Conor Daly and Chase Holden return to Speed Street to unpack the major news that the Fox Corporation has purchased a one-third interest in Penske Entertainment. Conor and Chase discuss how this and the news that Fox has extended their ownership of IndyCar media rights for the next five years will impact the series going forward. The guys put together their wishlist for what they hope to see as far as crossover with other sports in the Fox umbrella and what they hope this could mean for the IndyCar schedule and breaking into mainstream culture. The guys also preview this weekend's upcoming race in Portland and make some podium picks.

SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show
Getting Candid with Conor Daly

SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 19:28


Get comfortable, because the Freaks have nearly 20 minutes of candid conversation with Conor Daly -- one of the most genuine personalities in IndyCar. The fan-favorites dive into keeping it real and featuring authenticity, in a time where most drivers in the sport fear it. Daly also speaks on the importance of Fox's newest investment into IndyCar and the potential the series' future. Hear from the badass himself about everything from peeing in his car, to Katherine Legge and the comparisons between Indycar and the other top forms of motorsport.

SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show
SpeedFreaks National Radio Show 08/03/25

SpeedFreaks: A National Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 115:43


The Freaks return to the airwaves with nearly two full hours of commentary that's nearly two full hours better than NASCAR at Iowa -- or so some say. Strap in as the crew breaks down William "Boring" Byron's second win of the season and debate the merits of race compared to WWE's SummerSlam. On top of going over MLB's Speedway Classic disaster, Ross Chastain drops by, as well as Conor Daly to get candid and speak on Fox's new investment in IndyCar. This and more, Freak Nation!

Speed Street
184 - Elbows Out - Christian Rasmussen Reflects on His Best IndyCar Season to Date

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 80:54


The elbows were out this past weekend as the IndyCar Series did battle at Laguna Seca, and our favorite open wheeler Conor Daly brought home his best road course result of the season. He joins co-host Chase Holden to unpack his team's weekend, and how struggles with the primary tire and a lap one collision had them battling uphill all day. Despite this, Conor was able to survive some “argy-barginess” and found himself in position for a 14th place finish. He and Chase weigh in on opening lap contact between Kyffin Simpson and Felix Rosenqvist, as well as the new beef between Kyle Kirkwood and Rinus Veekay which has spilled onto social media. Ed Carpenter Racing driver Christian Rasmussen joins the show to discuss his strongest IndyCar season to date, which includes his recent first career podium at Gateway and a series of top 10s finishes. Christian recounts his strong showing at Laguna Seca and how he was on track to have a 7th-place day before dropping his tires off course and losing a couple of positions. He and Conor discuss their love for the highline at the short ovals this year, and how the IndyCar paddock has adopted an aggressive mentality as the season winds to a close. The guys also discuss their recent golf outing at Pebble Beach and other hobbies away from the track.

Speed Street
183 - The Art of Saving Fuel - Rinus Veekay Celebrates a Hard Fought Podium in Toronto

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 91:43


The IndyCar Series made its annual pilgrimage north of the border, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly held on for a 15th place finish. He joins co-host Chase Holden this week on Speed Street to discuss the challenges that street courses like Detroit and Toronto bring to the Juncos Hollinger Racing team. Conor explains that the slick surfaces that are found throughout the courses make it difficult to generate mechanical grip, and Toronto is especially tricky with its mixture of tarmac and concrete. He fills listeners in on what his team's strategy was and ultimately how the late race caution helped salvage a 15th place finish. The guys also look ahead to Laguna Seca where Conor expects to have more competitive pace.Friend of the show Rinus Veekay returns to celebrate his second place finish and return to the IndyCar podium. Rinus dives into the recent engineering hires that Dale Coyne Racing has made, mainly Michael Cannon and Mike Ciccarelli, and how they are boosting the team's performance week in week out. Rinus feels his stock as an IndyCar racer is at an all time high, and Conor makes the argument for him being deserving of a high-profile ride in the series. Rinus has elevated the team to an 11th place position in the points standings, far above several of the top runners in the series. The guys look ahead to the final four races of the season and Rinus lays out his expectations of how he'd like to finish out the year.

Pit Pass Indy
Arrow McLaren takes over Toronto with winning driver Pato O'Ward and McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, plus much more

Pit Pass Indy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 43:25


PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 55 – Arrow McLaren takes over Toronto with winning driver Pato O'Ward and McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, plus much more July 22, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin is back from the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, the only international race of the IndyCar season, after seeing Arrow McLaren become the “King of Streets” in Toronto. Martin has exclusive interviews with race winner Pato O'Ward, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, Nolan Siegel, Linus Lundqvist, Conor Daly, Devlin DeFrancesco and Felix Rosenqvist. There is a special “Bonus Episode” of Pit Pass Indy later this week with a special preview of the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey from Monterey, California, so be on the lookout for that. 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

Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms Type 1 Diabetes
Managing type 1 diabetes at 200 MPH: Conor Daly on Racing, Resilience, and Inhalable Insulin

Diabetes Connections with Stacey Simms Type 1 Diabetes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 27:02


Managing type 1 when your job means you burn more than 5-thousand calories and lose 10 pounds of water in one day is.. a little different. I caught up with IndyCar driver Conor Daly who is in the middle of the season right now! Diagnosed at 14, Conor talked to me about continuing to chase his dreams of racing, using inhaled insulin – Afrezza – as part of his T1D management for a long time now, how he deals with diabetes during races, and a lot more. This podcast is not intended as medical advice. If you have those kinds of questions, please contact your health care provider. Join us at an upcoming Moms' Night Out event! Learn more about studies and research at Thrivable here Please visit our Sponsors & Partners - they help make the show possible! Learn more about Gvoke Glucagon Gvoke HypoPen® (glucagon injection): Glucagon Injection For Very Low Blood Sugar (gvokeglucagon.com) Omnipod - Simplify Life Learn about Dexcom  Check out VIVI Cap to protect your insulin from extreme temperatures The best way to keep up with Stacey and the show is by signing up for our weekly newsletter: Sign up for our newsletter here Here's where to find us: Facebook (Group) Facebook (Page) Instagram Check out Stacey's books! Learn more about everything at our home page www.diabetes-connections.com  Reach out with questions or comments: info@diabetes-connections.    

Pit Pass Indy
INDYCAR Heads ‘North of the Border' for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto

Pit Pass Indy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 80:53


PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 54 – INDYCAR Heads ‘North of the Border' for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto July 17, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin is heading “North of the Border” for this weekend's Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto, the only international race of the IndyCar season. Martin has exclusive interviews with four-time Toronto IndyCar winner Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, 2023 Toronto winner Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing, Rinus VeeKay of Dale Coyne Racing, Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Robert Shwartzman and Callum Ilott of Prema Racing, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing and Bud Denker, President of the Penske Corporation. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Speed Street
182 - High Line Shaman - Pato O'Ward Brings Home Chevy's First Win of the Year at Iowa

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 87:33


Race fans got double the IndyCar short oval action this past weekend in Iowa, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly was putting on a high line clinic. He joins co-host Chase Holden to unpack the action from Iowa Speedway and how he delivered Juncos Hollinger Racing's best qualifying effort on a short oval to date. Conor explains that he was combating right front temperature issues in the first race but a late caution put him in position to bring home a seventh-place finish. In race two, an untimely caution for Colton Herta ended up ruining his team's strategy, which trapped him two laps down late in the running. Conor expresses his heartbreak from the situation, as had the race run green he would have been in contention for a top-five finish and great points effort.Winner of the first race and the first driver to park a Chevy in victory lane this season Pato O'Ward joins the show to debrief with Conor about their time together in Iowa. The guys chat about the strategy in race one and how moving to the high line as soon as possible was key for making up track position. Pato talks about struggling to get around lapped traffic but how overall the racing product was twice as better this year as last season's doubleheader. Despite this, the guys discuss the low attendance and television ratings and try to come up with solutions for bringing fan interest back to the Iowa short oval. The guys also take a look at the rest of the season and Pato's championship hopes. 

Pit Pass Indy
Wrapping up the Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend At Iowa with winners Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou. Plus, much, much more

Pit Pass Indy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 91:01


PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 53 – Wrapping up the Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend At Iowa with winners Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou. Plus, much, much more July 15, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has a jam-packed episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental from the July 14-15 Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa, the only doubleheader of the IndyCar season. Martin has exclusive interviews with winning drivers Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou as well as drivers Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, David Malukas and Santinio Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, and Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Also, Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan and Meyer-Shank co-owner Michael Shank. And finally, former Hy-Vee CEO and Chairman Randy Edeker, Sukup Manufacturing CEO Steven Sukup. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Pit Pass Indy
Previewing the Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend At Iowa with Felix Rosenqvist, David Malukas, Conor Daly, Josef Newgarden, Pato O'Ward and Iowa General Manager Kristen Stepinski

Pit Pass Indy

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 55:13


PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 52 – Previewing the Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend At Iowa with Felix Rosenqvist, David Malukas, Conor Daly, Josef Newgarden, Pato O'Ward and Iowa General Manager Kristen Stepinski July 10, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin is in the great Midwest for this weekend's Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa and previews the only doubleheader of the IndyCar season on Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.  Martin has exclusive interviews with driver Conor Daly, Felix Rosenqvist, Pato O'Ward, Josef Newgarden and David Malukas. Also, an exclusive “Deep Dive” interview with Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa General Manager Kristen Stepinski. 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

Speed Street
181 - The Iceman Rises - Scott Dixon Breaks Through to Win at Mid-Ohio

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 81:11


It was quite an eventful day at Mid-Ohio for Conor Daly, and he's back on Speed Street to give us the lowdown. He joins co-host Chase Holden to recap his on-track incident with Santino Ferrucci and the rest of his weekend with the Juncos Hollinger Race Team. Conor reports that he had his best road course qualifying effort of the year and felt incredibly optimistic about the team's progress before the contact with Ferrucci caused him to lose 11-seconds in track position and took him out of contention for a good finish. Conor also gives listeners some insight to his recent test at Iowa and what can be expected at this weekend's double header.Mid-Ohio race winner Scott Dixon joins the show to chat about his ability to capitalize on Alex Palou's late race mistake, which parked him in victory lane for the 59th time in his IndyCar career. Scott explains he was struggling with tire wear at different points in the race and wasn't sure how the two main strategies would play out before he saw a dust cloud from Palou running off the track. From there, he deployed his hybrid boost and push to pass to gain a major run on the 10-car, which ended up being the winning move of the race. Scott also talks about celebrating with his son Kit at the track for the first time, his takeaways from the recent Iowa test and his expectations for the rest of the 2025 season.

Speed Street
180 - Struggle Bus - Louis Foster Celebrates His First Career IndyCar Pole

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 74:07


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

Pit Pass Indy
Road America Preview with Marcus Ericsson, Conor Daly, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, Pato O'Ward, Kyle Kirkwood, Louis Foster, Alexander Rossi, Bryce Aron and Dennis Hauger.

Pit Pass Indy

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 69:32


PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 46 – Road America Preview with Marcus Ericsson, Conor Daly, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, Pato O'Ward, Kyle Kirkwood, Louis Foster, Alexander Rossi, Bryce Aron and Dennis Hauger. June 20, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has an extensive preview for this weekend's XPEL Grand Prix of Road America on Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with Marcu Ericsson of Andretti Global, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Will Power and Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Louis Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Louis Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Alexander Rossi of ECR and INDY NXT By Firestone drivers Bryce Aron of Chip Ganassi Racing and Dennis Hauger of Andretti Global. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Speed Street
179 - Giant Fire - Conor Daly and Pato O'Ward Relive Their Thrilling St. Louis Battle

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 105:14


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

Speed Street
178 - Go Fast and Turn Left - Kyffin Simpson Reflects on His First Career Top-Five Finish

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 67:04


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

Speed Street
177 - Wild in the Streets - Kyle Kirkwood Brings Home the Win in Detroit

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 80:11


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

Mason & Ireland
HR 2: Spelling Bee!

Mason & Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 49:27


Mason and Ireland hit the phones for Sports Graffiti! The Scripps National Spelling Bee was last night, can the guys spell some of the words? Take a listen to Conor Daly talking about what happened during his last race. Wassup Foo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron and Rohit's Hopeless Show
Episode 169: INDY Car star Conor Daly joins, talks his national 'pee' story and being in first at the Indy 500

Aaron and Rohit's Hopeless Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 35:58


In this episode, we get hope from Conor Daly, from being in first place, to what actually went wrong and wasn't discussed on TV, plus his now famous viral pee story, how it was covered and how some outlets spin things weird!  Plus he talks about the Israeli sensation in Indy Car, Robert Schwartzman, life on the road and how he decided to tell the world about peeing himself!  There's a Depends piece to this one!

Speed Street
176 - The Biggest Stage in Racing - Alex Palou Wins the 109th Indianapolis 500

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 80:05


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

Gavin Dawson
Restroom Revelations: NASCAR Driver Conor Daly admits to peeing himself before the Indy 500 car

Gavin Dawson

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 9:27


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Smiley Morning Show
Interview & Game with IndyCar Driver Conor Daly

Smiley Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 21:46


always fun to have Indy 500 divers in the studio with us! we love CONOR!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trackside Podcast
Curt and Kevin Recap the 109th Indianapolis 500!

Trackside Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 66:58


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.

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast
Best Of Query & Company - Friday 5/23/25

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 41:29


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.

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast
Pacers & Racers: One of the GREATEST sports weekends in the history of Indianapolis!

The Dan Dakich Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 142:40


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.

Trackside Podcast
Curt and Jack Recap 2025 Carb Day and Make Their Predictions!

Trackside Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2025 45:59


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.

Speed Street
175 - Historic Lap - Rookie Robert Shwartzman Captures the Indy 500 Pole

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 75:54


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.

Trackside Podcast
Curt and Kevin Present the 2025 Burger Bash!

Trackside Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 93:56


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.

Trackside Podcast
Curt Cavin, Kevin Lee, and Kevin Bowen Recap Day 3 of 2025 Indy 500 Practice and Preview Fast Friday!

Trackside Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 42:56


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.

Speed Street
174 - The Year of the Fives - Helio Castroneves Sets Out to Make Indianapolis 500 History

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 76:08


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.

Speed Street
173 - Attrition Drought - Alex Palou and Rinus VeeKay Unpack the Weekend at Barber

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 81:45


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.)

Speed Street
172 - Open the Floodgates - David Land Weighs in on Progressing IndyCar

Speed Street

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 114:37


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.