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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 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
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.
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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 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
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 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
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 PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 53 – Wrapping up the Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend At Iowa with winners Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou. Plus, much, much more July 15, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has a jam-packed episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental from the July 14-15 Sukup IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa, the only doubleheader of the IndyCar season. Martin has exclusive interviews with winning drivers Pato O'Ward and Alex Palou as well as drivers Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, David Malukas and Santinio Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, and Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Also, Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan and Meyer-Shank co-owner Michael Shank. And finally, former Hy-Vee CEO and Chairman Randy Edeker, Sukup Manufacturing CEO Steven Sukup. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 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
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.
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 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
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.
PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 45 – Bommarito Automotive Group 500 Wrap-up with Kyle Kirkwood, Pato O'Ward, Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, David Malukas, Conor Daly, Robert Shwartzman, Rinus VeeKay, Graham Rahal and Jacob Abel June 18, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has all the action from a wild weekend in St. Louis with this fast-paced wrap-up of the June 15 Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway on Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with race winner Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing, three-time IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou and six-time IndyCar Series Scott Dixon, both with Chip Ganassi Racing, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Rinus VeeKay of Dale Coyne Racing, Rober Shwartzman of Prema, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Jacob Abel of Dale Coyne Racing. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500 We'll have a special bonus edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental later this week as we look ahead to this week's XPEL Grand Prix at Road America, so be sure to check that one out.
IndyCar may have had the week off, but Speed Street is still reporting for duty covering all the latest news in the open wheel scene. Conor Daly and Chase Holden reflect on the television ratings for the Detroit race and the public response to Conor's critiques of the course layout. They also react to the news that Formula One will be directly competing with the 2026 running of the Indianapolis 500 by moving the Canadian Grand Prix to the same day. Conor expresses that the move from the FIA appears to be a blatant show of disrespect for the history of the 500, and feels motorsports fans are being cheated out of a celebrated tradition of the Greatest Day in Motorsports.Chip Ganassi Racing pilot Kyffin Simpson joins the show to discuss his recent first career top-five finish in Detroit and what his time has been like with the CGR team. Kyffin breaks down the pit strategy that helped bring him to the front of the pack and what he had to do to remain in the top five for the duration of the race. He also speaks on the steep learning curve and sheer amount of information he has been absorbing at CGR from having experienced teammates like Scott Dixon and Alex Palou. The guys chat about what areas Kyffin would like to improve in and what his goals are for the rest of the season. Kyffin also gives listeners some insight to who he is outside of the car, as he chats about island life and his love for water sports.
IndyCar took over the streets of Detroit, and for the second time this season Kyle Kirkwood was able to stop the Alex Palou freight train. Our resident open wheeler Conor Daly battled grip issues and muscled his Juncos Hollinger Chevy to a 17th place finish on the day. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss the difficulties that the Detroit Grand Prix circuit layout causes and why there has been so much calamity the last couple of seasons since the race left Belle Isle. They also break down some of the different strategies that drivers tried throughout the day, but ultimately the high number of caution periods disrupted everyone's game plans.Race winner Kyle Kirkwood joins the show to unpack Andretti Global's continued excellence on street courses. Despite having trouble in qualifying, Kyle found his way to the front when it mattered most and was able to capitalize on points leader Alex Palou's misfortune. Speaking of which, Conor and Kyle trade battle stories of the firsthand mishaps they witnessed and why low grip in the braking zones seems to be leading to so many on-track incidents. Finally, Kyle breaks down his day at the Indianapolis 500 and what he needs to do to catch Alex Palou in the points chase.
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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!
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.
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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.
00:00 – 23:17 – Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us to discuss the passing of Jim Irsay, the hiring process when he first became head coach, his early interactions with Irsay, the Chuck Strong gala and when he knew the relationship with Irsay and the Colts was beyond football, his hospital stay, getting the game ball and the emotional embrace he had with Irsay, what his lasting memory of Jim Irsay will be 23:18 – 40:16 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show ahead of tonight’s Game 4 and discusses what happened with the second half offense, did he like their pace in the second half, Aaron Nemsith’s injury status for tonight, Mathurin’s struggles, running plays vs. open offense, controlling Karl Anthony-Towns, his thoughts on the passing of Jim Irsay 40:17 – 58:02 - Pacers/Knicks Game 4 tonight, Conor Daly says he peed in his car ahead of the Indy 500, Caitlin Clark out the next two weeks with a quad injury, the games she will likely miss, Kyle Larson’s future in IndyCarSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
00:00 – 10:10 – Can the Pacers shake off Game 3 and go up 3-1 tonight against the Knicks?, Aaron Nesmith’s injury and what happens if he can’t go tonight, John Haliburton will be allowed to attend tonight’s Game 4 10:11 – 17:12 – Morning Checkdown 17:13 – 40:23 – Former Colts head coach Chuck Pagano joins us to discuss the passing of Jim Irsay, the hiring process when he first became head coach, his early interactions with Irsay, the Chuck Strong gala and when he knew the relationship with Irsay and the Colts was beyond football, his hospital stay, getting the game ball and the emotional embrace he had with Irsay, what his lasting memory of Jim Irsay will be, what happened with Marcus Ericsson and does IndyCar have a big issue on their hands with cheating? 40:24 – 1:08:05 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins the show ahead of tonight’s Game 4 and discusses what happened with the second half offense, did he like their pace in the second half, Aaron Nemsith’s injury status for tonight, Mathurin’s struggles, running plays vs. open offense, controlling Karl Anthony-Towns, his thoughts on the passing of Jim Irsay, do we expect another dud performance from the Pacers tonight?, Morning Checkdown 1:08:06 -1:18:13– Talking Pacers/Knicks Game 4 and what Rick Carlisle had to say, will John Haliburton appear on the Jumbotron at some point 1:18:14 – 1:27:45 – What will be most remembered from the 2025 Indy 500?, the muted finish, other news and notes about it 1:27:46 – 1:51:51– Pacers/Knicks Game 4 tonight, Conor Daly says he peed in his car ahead of the Indy 500, Caitlin Clark out the next two weeks with a quad injury, the games she will likely miss, Kyle Larson’s future in IndyCar, Morning Checkdown 1:51:52 – 2:03:26 – Keys to a Pacers Game 4 win, Mathurin pre and post-ejections stats, containing Jalen Brunson and Karl Anthony-Towns 2:03:27 – 2:12:07 – The Coke Lot, Jiffy Lube Stat of the Day, fouling up threeSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/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.