Podcast appearances and mentions of Ed Carpenter

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 41 – Wrapping up the 109th Indianapolis 500 with Roger Penske, Kyle Larson, Kyle Kirkwood, Helio Castroneves, Scott Dixon and much more June 3, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the entire “Month of May” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, culminating with the 109th Indianapolis 500 on May 25 chasing the major storylines for Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin wraps up this year's Indy 500 with exclusive interviews with Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar Series owner Roger Penske, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, 2008 Indy 500 winner Scott Dixon, 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson, Andretti Global driver Kyle Kirkwood, Meyer Shank Racing drivers Felix Rosenqvist and Marcus Armstrong, 2014 Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, Ed Carpenter of ECR, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing and Borg-Warner Trophy sculptor William Behrends. 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 is prepared for a big Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 109thIndianapolis 500. We will have a special bonus episode later this week recapping all the action from the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, so look for that later this week.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 38 – 109th Indianapolis 500 Preview with Alex Palou, Pato O'Ward, Helio Castroneves, Kyle Larson, Christian Lundgaard, Takuma Sato and much, much more from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 22, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin is at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the entire “Month of May” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, culminating with the 109th Indianapolis 500 on May 25 chasing the major storylines for this special Indianapolis 500 Preview on Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has exclusive interviews with Takuma Sato of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing, Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Ed Carpenter of ECR, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Devlin De Francesco of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Kyle Larson of Arrow McLaren and his father Mike Larson, Callum Ilott of Prema Racing, Helio Castroneves and Marcus Armstrong, both from Meyer Shank Racing, as they prepare for the 109th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 25. 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 is prepared for a big Month of May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 109thIndianapolis 500. We will have regular and bonus episodes all month, thanks to our friends from Penske Truck Rental and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grandstand tickets are now sold out for the 109th Indianapolis 500 on May 25. Penske Truck Rental and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway want to thank the loyal fans for making this the first sold-out Indianapolis 500 since the 100th Indy 500 in 2016. General admission tickets for the infield remain so get yours soon to see all the dramatic and exciting action of the Indianapolis 500.

00:00 – 8:55 – We’re live at Carb Day and have technical issues right out of the gate, Kevin cracks a beer and we get you set for the busy day at the track 8:56 – 12:00 – Morning Checkdown 12:01 – 42:16 – IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses a busy week at the track, the Penske penalties and how it was handled, did the drivers know about the vehicle modifications?, how they’re handling the sold-out crowd and traffic control, Wienie 500, advice for those doing the double, who will wave the green flag, Jeff gets peer pressured into a beer, Indy 500 traditions, thoughts heading into the race, former Colts center Jeff Saturday joins us and discusses the passing of Jim Irsay, being able to be a part of the team that delivered a Lombardi Trophy for Jim Irsay, why it’s so rare that multiple players selected Jim to induct them into the Hall of Fame, his Indy 500 experiences 42:17 – 1:05:37 – Ed Carpenter joins us and discusses Carb Day coming alive and what he wants to see happen today, how he feels about his car heading into Sunday, his Pacers/Knicks bet with Scott McLaughlin, Morning Checkdown 1:05:38 – 1:17:05– Would you rather be in Row 1 or Row 2 in this year’s Indy 500?, previewing Pacers/Knicks Game 2 tonight, Pacers voice Chris Denari joins the guys at Carb Day what he expects to see tonight and out at Carb Day, his reaction to the Pacers’ Game 1 win, the multiple big comebacks and thrilling victories this postseason 1:17:06 – 1:24:47 – Pacers/Knicks tonight and what we expect to see tonight, Fever Stat of the Day, 1:24:48 – 1:46:30 – Motorsports reporter for The Athletic Jeff Gluck joins us and discusses the drama surrounding Penske and the penalties handed down, the Penske firings right before the race, Penske truth serum questions, Kyle Larson trying for the double, Robert Shwartzman winning the pole as a rookie, Morning Checkdown 1:46:31 – 1:47:53 – Getting ready for Robert Shwartzman to join us, James’ first Carb Day 1:47:54 – 2:06:13 – Kevin is asking for Jell-O shots, Indy 500 pole sitter Robert Shwartzman joins us and discusses how he celebrated winning the pole, how he has proceeded through the week and his excitement for Sunday, the fastest speed he’s hit at IMS, strategy for Sunday, wrapping up the show as food gets deliveredSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:53 – IMS President Doug Boles joins us and discusses a busy week at the track, the Penske penalties and how it was handled, did the drivers know about the vehicle modifications?, how they’re handling the sold-out crowd and traffic control, Wienie 500, advice for those doing the double, who will wave the green flag, Jeff gets peer pressured into a beer, Indy 500 traditions, thoughts heading into the race, former Colts center Jeff Saturday joins us and discusses the passing of Jim Irsay, being able to be a part of the team that delivered a Lombardi Trophy for Jim Irsay, why it’s so rare that multiple players selected Jim to induct them into the Hall of Fame, his Indy 500 experiences 26:54 – 35:06 - Indy 500 pole sitter Robert Shwartzman joins us and discusses how he celebrated winning the pole, how he has proceeded through the week and his excitement for Sunday, the fastest speed he’s hit at IMS, strategy for Sunday 35:07 – 47:10 - Ed Carpenter joins us and discusses Carb Day coming alive and what he wants to see happen today, how he feels about his car heading into Sunday, his Pacers/Knicks bet with Scott McLaughlinSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ed Carpenter of Ed Carpenter Racing joins JMV ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 18:48 - JMV is at the District Tap on the Northside, and he kicks off the show by talking to Jeremiah Johnson of Pacers Television! Jeremiah and JMV preview Game 1 of the Pacers and Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, which tips off tonight at 8:00pm. 18:49 - 28:31 - Carb Day headliner Bret Michaels joins the show to help preview one of the biggest parties of the year! Bret and JMV talk about the importance of this weekend, and how much fun it will be both on Carb Day and the race itself! 28:32 - 49:41 - Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV to discuss the Pacers series against the Knicks! Kevin, JMV and Jeremiah Johnson all discuss what matchups the Pacers might try and exploit, who will be guarding who, and if they expect the Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals! 49:42 - 1:01:56 - Owner and driver for Ed Carpenter Racing, Ed Carpenter joins the show! Ed and JMV look ahead to the start of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, discuss the Team Penske firings, and talk about how he feels going into the race! 1:01:57 - 1:18:36 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss the importance of winning Game 1 of the ECF, which way they expect the series to go, and who on the Pacers needs to stand out for them to advance!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:40 – JMV is at the District Tap on the Northside, and he kicks off the show by talking to Jeremiah Johnson of Pacers Television! Jeremiah and JMV preview Game 1 of the Pacers and Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, which tips off tonight at 8:00pm. 23:41 – 35:11 – Carb Day headliner Bret Michaels joins the show to help preview one of the biggest parties of the year! Bret and JMV talk about the importance of this weekend, and how much fun it will be both on Carb Day and the race itself! 35:12 – 44:38 – JMV and Jeremiah Johnson close out the 1st hour by talking more about the Pacers and the Knicks! 44:39 – 1:09:49 – JMV first discusses the news that Shai-Gilgeous Alexander has won the NBA MVP Award. Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show joins JMV to discuss the Pacers series against the Knicks! Kevin, JMV and Jeremiah Johnson all discuss what matchups the Pacers might try and exploit, who will be guarding who, and if they expect the Pacers to advance to the NBA Finals! 1:09:50 – 1:23:24 – Owner and driver for Ed Carpenter Racing, Ed Carpenter joins the show! Ed and JMV look ahead to the start of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, discuss the Team Penske firings, and talk about how he feels going into the race! 1:23:25 – 1:27:48 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:27:49 – 1:55:31 – Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss the importance of winning Game 1 of the ECF, which way they expect the series to go, and who on the Pacers needs to stand out for them to advance! 1:55:32 – 2:06:14 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 2:06:15 – 2:10:23 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 9:27 – Pacers/Knicks is finally here, Fever lose to the Atlanta Dream last night, Jeff said he got vocal with the refs at last night’s Fever game 9:28 – 19:03 – Morning Checkdown 19:04 – 42:34 – Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, will too much rest be an issue for the Pacers?, a rough night for the Fever against the Dream, Penske IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin joins us and discusses his bet with Ed Carpenter for Pacers/Knicks, his Knicks fandom, is he going to do the double himself and race in the 500 and attend Game 3?, what it’s like going airborne, slamming beers at the 100th running of the 500, his golf game, Robert Shwartzman winning the pole, the Wienie Mobile race at the 500, RIP George Wendt 42:35 – 1:08:50– Pacers/Knicks Game 1 tonight, how will you take in Game 1: do you want to watch it at home or at a bar, watch parties, Anthony Richardson turns 23 tomorrow, how legit is this quarterback competition?, Morning Checkdown 1:08:51 – 1:19:33 – Pacers TV announcer Chris Denari joins us to preview tonight’s Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals and the Indy 500, Tyrese Haliburton’s impact from last year to this year, most vivid Pacers/Knicks memory, Penske penalties 1:19:34 – 1:26:55 – ECF ticket prices on the secondary market, hotel prices in downtown Indy this weekend, Fever Stat of the Day 1:26:56 – 1:49:48 – Game 1 hype, who matches up best against Jalen Brunson, some clips from yesterday’s interview with Rick Carlisle: what’s different about this Knicks squad and why so many opponents play zone defense, Morning Checkdown 1:49:49 – 2:01:27 – Wienie 500 predictions, Olympics approve flag football, what Colts would be ideal candidates? 2:01:28 – 2:07:12 – Pacers/Knicks final thoughts, Fever lose, Kyle Larson’s attempt at the doubleSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:34 – Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, will too much rest be an issue for the Pacers?, a rough night for the Fever against the Dream, Penske IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin joins us and discusses his bet with Ed Carpenter for Pacers/Knicks, his Knicks fandom, is he going to do the double himself and race in the 500 and attend Game 3?, what it’s like going airborne, slamming beers at the 100th running of the 500, his golf game, Robert Shwartzman winning the pole, the Wienie Mobile race at the 500, RIP George Wendt 23:35 – 33:23 - Pacers/Knicks Game 1 tonight, how will you take in Game 1: do you want to watch it at home or at a bar, watch parties, Anthony Richardson turns 23 tomorrow, how legit is this quarterback competition? 33:24 – 54:27 - Game 1 hype, who matches up best against Jalen Brunson, some clips from yesterday’s interview with Rick Carlisle: what’s different about this Knicks squad and why so many opponents play zone defense 54:28 – 1:06:01 - Wienie 500 predictions, Olympics approve flag football, what Colts would be ideal candidates?Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-13:38) – Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin joins Greg Rakestraw to start the second hour of the show to reveal what he’s doing on the first day not in a racecar, takes us through the Sunday morning practice accident, states that Scott Dixon’s Indy 500 win in 2008 is what made his dream as a kid from New Zealand winning the race a true reality, shares what his race day experience was like in 2016 when he attended as a fan, and previews Pacers vs Knicks. (13:38-23:08) – Fellow Team Penske driver, Will Power, also joins Rake in the segment to discuss how much he can lean on his experience from starting from the back of the field to try and work his way forward on Sunday, states that there isn’t much of a difference from the car last year to this year with the hybrid, and shares the best part about coming back to IMS every year. (23:08-41:26) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Greg Rakestraw on Query & Company to preview game one between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, ranks the rivalry between the two franchises with all-time rivalries in the NBA, and acknowledges that both teams are vastly different compared to last season. Also, Scott comments on the first win of the season for the Indiana Fever, evaluates where the Fever should rank among the WNBA teams, and elaborates on how the Caitlin Clark interest is not slowing down in year two. (41:26-50:29) – ECR owner and driver, Ed Carpenter, joining the show to elaborate on how mentally refreshing it is being out of the car today, hates that the Team Penske story is taking away from all the positive things that have happened this month, takes us behind the scenes on filming a commercial for Java House, touches on the addition of Alexander Rossi to the team in the offseason, and reacts to Rake brining up that only seven people will have participated in more Indy 500’s than him. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:28) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Greg Rakestraw filling in for Jake Query so he can host the Fastest Rookie Luncheon. Rake opens the show by previewing all the various guests that will be on the show today and recapping the history of Pacers vs Knicks in the playoffs. (24:28-34:47) – Greg Rakestraw shifts his focus from the Eastern Conference Finals to the Western Conference Finals. He examines the playoff history for the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves in their franchise history. He ties it all to the fact that this is one of the best opportunities the Pacers have had at winning a Larry O’Brien Trophy. (34:47-42:24) – The first hour of today’s show concludes with Greg Rakestraw taking calls from Pacers fans a day ahead of the first game between the Pacers and Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. (42:24-1:07:56) – Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin joins Greg Rakestraw to start the second hour of the show to reveal what he’s doing on the first day not in a racecar, takes us through the Sunday morning practice accident, states that Scott Dixon’s Indy 500 win in 2008 is what made his dream as a kid from New Zealand winning the race a true reality, shares what his race day experience was like in 2016 when he attended as a fan, and previews Pacers vs Knicks. Fellow Team Penske driver, Will Power, also joins Rake in the segment to discuss how much he can lean on his experience from starting from the back of the field to try and work his way forward on Sunday, states that there isn’t much of a difference from the car last year to this year with the hybrid, and shares the best part about coming back to IMS every year. (1:07:56-1:19:07) – At the end of the first hour of the show, Greg was asked by caller Greg about Roger Penske owning too much within the NTT IndyCar Series. Rake provides his opinion on the situation, but admits there are a lot of things that Penske has done since taking over. (1:19:07-1:25:25) – The second hour of the show concludes with Rake playing what Graham Rahal told Hammer & Nigel last night during their Tails Of The Track event about the Team Penske situation and whether Josef Newgarden was aware of the illegal attenuator. (1:25:25-1:49:25) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files joins Greg Rakestraw on Query & Company to preview game one between the Indiana Pacers and New York Knicks, ranks the rivalry between the two franchises with all-time rivalries in the NBA, and acknowledges that both teams are vastly different compared to last season. Also, Scott comments on the first win of the season for the Indiana Fever, evaluates where the Fever should rank among the WNBA teams, and elaborates on how the Caitlin Clark interest is not slowing down in year two. (1:49:25-1:58:41) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes an appearance on the program with Jake Query to discuss the news that Matt Goncalves will be moving to right guard to start the season, highlights some things that he has seen/heard regarding the quarterback competition, and evaluates if there are any potential moves left for the Colts to make before training camp. (1:58:41-2:07:55) – Today’s show closes out with ECR owner and driver, Ed Carpenter, joining the show to elaborate on how mentally refreshing it is being out of the car today, hates that the Team Penske story is taking away from all the positive things that have happened this month, takes us behind the scenes on filming a commercial for Java House, touches on the addition of Alexander Rossi to the team in the offseason, and reacts to Rake brining up that only seven people will have participated in more Indy 500’s than him. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 19:49 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and previews the Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Knicks, why he enjoys “teaching” the game of basketball, being president of the coach’s association, Reggie Miller and the Pacers following the Malice at the Palace and being on the call for the ECF, coaching Jalen Brunson and watching him blossom, Pacers and Racers on Sunday and what advice he would give people attempting to go to both the race and Game 3 19:50 – 31:25 - IndyCar driver and owner Ed Carpenter joins us to discuss his car and team heading into the race, the Penske penalties levied yesterday, would he be open to having a third-party run rules and regulations for IndyCar?, his thoughts on Robert Shwartzman winning the pole, the old saying about “the track decides the winner” 31:26 – 45:50 – Indycar reporter Marshall Pruett joins us to weigh in on the Penske penalties, Doug Boles’ statement and his biggest takeaways from the penalties levied, why this is a bigger issue that could date back to last year or furtherSupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:22 – Jeff is back and the guys weigh in on the Penske punishments handed down, the Penske team starting in the back and how impressive it would be if Josef Newgarden could pull off a third win in a row 10:23 – 19:24 – Morning Checkdown 19:25 – 40:27 – NFL Draft lottery?, Pacers/Knicks thoughts, Karl Anthony Towns and his potential impact in the series, Jalen Brunson heading into the series 40:28 -1:06:22 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and previews the Eastern Conference Finals matchup with the Knicks, why he enjoys “teaching” the game of basketball, being president of the coach’s association, Reggie Miller and the Pacers following the Malice at the Palace and being on the call for the ECF, coaching Jalen Brunson and watching him blossom, Pacers and Racers on Sunday and what advice he would give people attempting to go to both the race and Game 3, Morning Checkdown 1:06:23 – 1:18:51 – IndyCar driver and owner Ed Carpenter joins us to discuss his car and team heading into the race, the Penske penalties levied yesterday, would he be open to having a third-party run rules and regulations for IndyCar?, his thoughts on Robert Shwartzman winning the pole, the old saying about “the track decides the winner” 1:18:52 – 1:24:41– Pacers/Knicks thoughts: The Knicks have 3 players in the top-9 for most minutes played, how the Pacers stack up 1:24:42 – 1:47:48 – Debating Pacers/Knicks, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, predicting the series, Morning Checkdown 1:47:49 – 2:02:14 – Indycar reporter Marshall Pruett joins us to weigh in on the Penske penalties, Doug Boles’ statement and his biggest takeaways from the penalties levied, why this is a bigger issue that could date back to last year or further 2:03:06 – 2:05:37 – We give away Indy 500 tickets, Jiffy Lube Stat of the DaySupport the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-wake-up-call-1075-the-fan/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the opening day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Will Power on top after a weather affected day. They also talk about way too early bump day candidates. They later talk about what to expect differently for the second day of practice. In the second half of the show, Curt and Greg look at who impressed as one of the one off drivers. They also talk about how many more Indy 500’s Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti, Ed Carpenter, and Takuma Sato will compete in. They later talk about how impressive Dreyer & Reinbold Racing looked in their return with Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Greg talk about how Kyle Larson looked on the first day of practice, along with the rest of Arrow McLaren. They later talk about what would be a bigger story: Josef Newgarden winning three straight, Helio Castroneves winning his fifth, Kyle Larson successfully pulling off the double, or Alex Palou continues his dominant stretch. They also congratulate Alexander and Kelly Rossi on the birth of their son, Benjamin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Smith interviews Ed Carpenter, Indy 500 driver and IndyCar team owner, during the Indy Fuel's Indy 500 Night March 8, 2025.

Tonight, Kevin and Curt talk about Josef Newgarden’s likeness being unveiled on the Borg-Warner Trophy. They talk about the likelihood of Josef winning the race three in a row, and how he is embracing that challenge. They also talk about Devlin DeFrancesco going to RLL for 2025. Later, Kevin and Curt take a look at the grid for the Indy 500. How many cars will we have? Will we have bumping? JR Hildebrand and Takuma Sato are discussed as possible entries for the race. They talk about Jamie Chadwick and her move to sports car racing. To round out the first hour, Kevin previews the second hour of the show. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt answer some listener questions, including what the new TV deal will do for IndyCar. They talk about the demographics of FOX, and what would be considered a success in the first year of the series being on the channel. They also talk about Juan Pablo Montoya’s son Sebastian, and if he will race in IndyCar at some point. Later, Kevin and Curt talk to Ed Carpenter! Ed talks about running ECR, and he addresses the rumors of his selling of the team. He also addresses if anyone has tried to buy the team’s charters. He also talks about how the team has changed as he has partnered with Ted Gelov, and how involved Gelov will be on the team. To end the show, Kevin talks about Dennis Reinbold and his IndyCar team. He also talks about what a new IndyCar will look like, and how the owners reacted to a new design. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Curt and Kevin recap IndyCar hybrid testing, and Petit Le Mans! They talk about how the Hybrid engine performed during testing, and Alexander Rossi's new position at Ed Carpenter. They also talk about Rinus Veekay testing instead of Sting Ray Robb. They also talk about Grosjean's future at Juncos, and his comment on rising costs with the hybrid.  Later, they talk about Hailie Deegan moving to HMD Motorsports in the Indy NXT series. They talk about how popular she is on social media and how much exposure she'll bring to Indy NXT. They also talk about some other additions to Indy NXT.  To round out the first hour, Kevin previews hour two.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt break down the Arlington Grand Prix layout, and the big event Roger Penske did with the Cowboys and Rangers to promote the event last week. They also talk about the possibility of racing in Mexico. They also answer listener questions.  Later, Kevin and Curt answer some listener questions, including which ovals are most likely to return to the schedule, and how enjoyable Petit Le Mans was this year.  To end the show, Kevin recaps what they missed, and talks about Jackson Lee's race over the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alex's new boss and CEO of Ed Carpenter Racing, Ed Carpenter, came on the special Tuesday episode! Obviously, Hinch thought it'd be funny to not tell Alex, so he didn't show up.+++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, Kevin and Curt recap one of the most exciting and eventful IndyCar weekends of the year, as we break down the Milwaukee doubleheader. Kevin and Curt talk about the amount of fans present, and the energy around the event. They talk about how the drivers said there wouldn't be any passes when there were lots. They talk about how a lot of the teams were as competitive as the leaders. Kevin answers some questions on Twitter. They discuss the lanes of the track, and how drivers were not afraid to use multiple lanes. They also talk about the controversy around Pato O'Ward, Mark Miles, and the race in Mexico. Curt provides some insight on the popularity of Adrian Fernandez in Mexico.  Later, Kevin and Curt answer listener questions about team orders during the final race in the season, and if manufacturers will tell drivers to move or block for points purposes. They break down championship scenarios for Power and McLaughlin to pass Palou for the championship victory. They debate about Palou's oval ability, and if he is guaranteed a top 10.  To round out the first hour, Kevin previews hour 2.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt delve into championship scenarios going into the season finale. They talk about McLaughlin's ability to be a team player, and if he would get out of the way to help Power if he needed to. They talk about Ed Carpenter stepping out of the car for Milwaukee, and what the team's lineup for next season will be.  Later, Kevin and Curt talk about the start being waved off in race two, and the controversy around it. They give Rinus Veekay props for a good weekend, and some of the Andretti cars, and Juncos doing well. Kevin brings up Conor Daly and some of the sponsors he brings to Juncos, and if he moves the needle for teams.  To end the show, Kevin goes over what we missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Best of Features: (00:00-15:22) – GoldAndBlack.com's Brian Neubert joins Query & Company to explain what type of recruit Matt Painter landed yesterday with 2026 recruit Luke Ertel, believes that Purdue football needs to redefine success right now with the expansion of the Big Ten and where the program is at right now, and highlights something that Purdue should have gotten credit for last season when looking at it today. (15:22-29:24) – Ed Carpenter from Ed Carpenter Racing joins Jake Query & Jimmy Cook to explain his decision on letting Christian Rasmussen drive the #20 car for the final three races of the season instead of himself, states that he doesn't know yet if he will be racing in other races next year besides the Indianapolis 500 mile race, and shares some of his favorite memories about Chuck Lynn following his passing yesterday and tries to explain what kind of person he was. (39:03-49:27) – Jake and Jimmy highlight a couple of comments made by Chris Ballard when it comes to Anthony Richardson and if the team needs to, or should be, competing for something. They discuss the likelihood of Ballard returning next season if they miss the playoffs.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-30:17) – Query & Company opens on a Wednesday with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Jake's return from his four-day weekend. They also dive into the Colts initial 53-man roster by sharing what most surprised them and credit Chris Ballard for something that most people are ridiculing him for following three draft picks being cut yesterday. (30:17-41:48) – Yesterday Jake found out that the IndyCar and Franklin Central community lost one of its most dedicated and loyal fans in Chuck Lynn. Jake shares his life story and the impact that Chuck had on the community as a person and fan. (41:48-50:50) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake, Jimmy, and Eddie reminding people on how they can join The Fan's Pick ‘Em challenge! (50:50-1:16:22) – GoldAndBlack.com's Brian Neubert joins Query & Company to explain what type of recruit Matt Painter landed yesterday with 2026 recruit Luke Ertel, believes that Purdue football needs to redefine success right now with the expansion of the Big Ten and where the program is at right now, and highlights something that Purdue should have gotten credit for last season when looking at it today. (1:16:22-1:30:59) – Ed Carpenter from Ed Carpenter Racing joins Jake Query & Jimmy Cook to explain his decision on letting Christian Rasmussen drive the #20 car for the final three races of the season instead of himself, states that he doesn't know yet if he will be racing in other races next year besides the Indianapolis 500 mile race, and shares some of his favorite memories about Chuck Lynn following his passing yesterday and tries to explain what kind of person he was. (1:30:59-1:34:27) – Hour number two concludes with Jimmy and James questioning if the third string quarterback gets overblown by NFL teams. (1:34:27-2:01:58) – The final hour of the program starts with Jake Query & Jimmy Cook highlighting some things that they hope the media asks Chris Ballard about. Once he takes the podium, we bring you about a dozen minutes of it and then they react to some of the comments he made. (2:01:58-2:22:03) – Jake and Jimmy highlight a couple of comments made by Chris Ballard when it comes to Anthony Richardson and if the team needs to, or should be, competing for something. They discuss the likelihood of Ballard returning next season if they miss the playoffs. (2:22:03-2:28:08) – Today's show ends with the JCook Plays of the Day and the guys discussing their MLB beer bet!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The wait is over!  The Boys are back!  Horrendous podcast ratings.  Is Bobby Rahal a typical Dad?  McLaren, Theo and Siegel and Zak Brown's sanity.  The most exciting driver in Indycar.  Ed Carpenter's spouts off and Justin tips his hat to Hinch and Rossi.  The problem of weight.  Is the hybrid verdict in?  Toronto review.  Kirby forgets Scott Goodyear.  Herta dominates.  Childish F1.  Max, poor loser.  Leader Circle update and analysis.  A good one here...@hiroindycar

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 36 –Previewing the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto with Alex Palou, Marcus Ericsson, Felix Rosenqvist and much more  July 19, 2024  Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental show host Bruce Martin gets IndyCar fans ready to cross the border into Canada for this weekend's Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto on this special bonus edition of Pit Pass Indy. Martin has exclusive interviews with Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Romain Grosjean of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Linus Lundqvist of Chip Ganassi Racing, owner/driver Ed Carpenter of Ed Carpenter Racing and Katherine Legge of Dale Coyne Racing with RWR.  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

(00:00-25:45) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query, Jimmy Cook, and producer Eddie Garrison discussing their weekends. Jake also pays tribute to Pacers Sports & Entertainment after Vice Chairman of PS&E, Jim Morris, passed away last Friday. Jake highlights some of the important things that Morris did during his time with Pacers Sports and Entertainment. Additionally, they discuss the two big wins the Indiana Fever picked up since our last show over the Phoenix Mercury and Minnesota Lynx. (25:45-43:50) – Penske Sports & Entertainment's President and CEO, Mark Miles, joins Query & Company to share some of his favorite Jim Morris memories after his passing last Friday. Miles highlights their time together with the Indiana Sports Corporation, reveals what kind of leader he was when he trying to get the Indiana Sports Corp. up and running, shares everything that went on to bring the Pan American Games to Indianapolis in 1987, tries to envision what downtown Indianapolis would be like if Jim didn't have the visions he did, and labels Morris as the architect of downtown Indianapolis. (43:50-45:57) – Hour one concludes with Jake asking Jimmy discussing Jake's weekend in Iowa for the IndyCar race. He shares his experience at the Luke Combs concert on Friday night. (45:57-1:11:49) – Dustin Dopirak from the Indianapolis Star joins Query & Company with Jake Query & Jimmy Cook to discuss if he believes Tyrese Haliburton will have trouble turning the switch back on the be the main source of offense for the Pacers after his role as a facilitator for Team USA. Also, Dustin highlights what he has seen from Jarace Walker, Johnny Furphy, and Ben Sheppard in Summer League. Finally, he evaluates how the minutes have been allocated so far because there are a couple players that he wants to see but haven't played yet. (1:11:49-1:29:41) – Ed Carpenter joins Jake and Jimmy after the doubleheader in Iowa over the weekend where he voiced some frustrations about the beginning of the hybrid engine. He joins the show today to explain what he was expressing yesterday with his frustrations, explains how the hybrid engines could impact the fan engagement because of what the engine doesn't allow drivers to do, and discusses his future in IndyCar as a driver. (1:29:41-1:31:44) – Jake and Jimmy close out the second hour of the program with Jake's mom providing an update on the piece of Jake's closet that he wants to preserve. (1:31:44-2:01:38) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 returns from his vacation to join Jake Query & Jimmy Cook to highlight some of the training camp storylines that stick out the most to him outside of Anthony Richardson's health. Additionally, he highlights who the backup running back is right now behind Jonathan Taylor, assesses if the Colts could feature the tight ends early in the season to ease Richardson back into game action, and highlights how his trip to Hawaii went. (2:01:38-2:11:55) – Jake and Jimmy come back from break discussing places that they have to attend if they are visiting a specific city. Also, Jake receives a text from Mark Miles about the whereabouts of the cauldron from the Pan American Games in 1987. (2:11:55-2:16:15) – Today's show ends with Jimmy sharing his JCook Plays of the Day, Eddie sharing a bet he likes, and JMV joining the guys in studio!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Best of Features: (00:00-16:19) – Penske Sports & Entertainment's President and CEO, Mark Miles, joins Query & Company to share some of his favorite Jim Morris memories after his passing last Friday. Miles highlights their time together with the Indiana Sports Corporation, reveals what kind of leader he was when he trying to get the Indiana Sports Corp. up and running, shares everything that went on to bring the Pan American Games to Indianapolis in 1987, tries to envision what downtown Indianapolis would be like if Jim didn't have the visions he did, and labels Morris as the architect of downtown Indianapolis. (19:37-39:52) – Dustin Dopirak from the Indianapolis Star joins Query & Company with Jake Query & Jimmy Cook to discuss if he believes Tyrese Haliburton will have trouble turning the switch back on the be the main source of offense for the Pacers after his role as a facilitator for Team USA. Also, Dustin highlights what he has seen from Jarace Walker, Johnny Furphy, and Ben Sheppard in Summer League. Finally, he evaluates how the minutes have been allocated so far because there are a couple players that he wants to see but haven't played yet. (39:52-56:26) – Ed Carpenter joins Jake and Jimmy after the doubleheader in Iowa over the weekend where he voiced some frustrations about the beginning of the hybrid engine. He joins the show today to explain what he was expressing yesterday with his frustrations, explains how the hybrid engines could impact the fan engagement because of what the engine doesn't allow drivers to do, and discusses his future in IndyCar as a driver.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on a Wednesday edition of Trackside, Curt and Kevin recap an exciting race at Mid-Ohio. They also preview the HyVee IndyCar Weekend in Iowa. They talk about the new hybrid engine, but also how the cars will handle such a quck turn around between the two races. They talk about the repave, and how that will affect cars, and if it will make the racing better or worse. They also go into depth about how the hybrid will work on a short oval. Kevin believes the drivers won't use the regen that much on the oval. They go into some of the plotlines of the Mid-Ohio race, including O'Ward's drought of wins on-track.  Later on, Curt and Kevin provide more analysis on the Mid-Ohio race, including Andretti Global's performance, and how they felt about the weekend, as well as other teams. They talk about Christian Rasmussen's season coming to an end, and if he will be back with Ed Carpenter next year. Kevin and Curt talk about David Malukas and how his injury is healing, and how hard Iowa will be for him.  To round out the first hour, Kevin previews things to come in the second hour of the show.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt head to the X Box to answer some listener questions. They talk about the benefit of having the hybrid engine in the car, and how it is appealing to car manufacturers. They talk about regen zones for the cars on the oval at Iowa, and the best place to regenerate. Curt and Kevin answer a question about new cars being introduced, and whether it matters to casual fans.  Later in the second hour, Kevin talks about how everyone seems to think Kevin is in charge, and why commercial breaks happened when they did. Kevin talks about some of the things they missed on the broadcast, and the graphics for the hybrids deploying. Kevin also answers a question about the podium celebrations not making it to the TV broadcast.  Kevin ends the show talking about what they missed, including the Brickyard 400 coming up next week. Kevin also talks about Ed Carpenter's return to the ovals, and Katherine Legge racing for Dale Coyne at Iowa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside, Curt and Kevin talk about Alexander Rossi being let go from Arrow McLaren and being replaced by Christian Lundgaard. Curt talks about how regularly McLaren shifts their drivers, and what this means for Rossi's future in IndyCar. Kevin talks about the reason why this driver change came about, and how long this has been in the works. The two talk about Prema Racing, and if Rossi will end up there, and who his teammates could be. They are also considering going to Rahal. Kevin talks about getting hired vs getting hired with a big check behind you.  Later in the the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about a funny tweet from Scott McLaughlin, and they go through every driver change at McLaren and why the drivers were changed. Kevin reads some tweets, and brings up some comments from drivers and fans about the move. They also talk about the possibility of Juri Vipps joining IndyCar.  To round out the first hour, Kevin previews things to come in the second hour of the show.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin talks about the upcoming race at Mid-Ohio and Ganassi's dominance at the track. They talk about the new hybrid engine, and how much of a difference it will make in terms of the racing itself. Kevin talks about how fuel mileage effects the new hybrids, and what will change about pit strategy. Kevin talks about the practicality of a hybrid, and how it is more appealing than all electric, and how electric cars are fading in popularity.  Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt head to the X Box to answer more listener questions, mostly about the hybrid engine and what listeners are wondering about it. They also talk about the possibility of IndyCar racing at the Glen with IMSA, and COTA with NASCAR. They talk about the temperature at Honda, and the possibility of Honda pulling out of IndyCar, or continuing with the series. They also talk about if Ed Carpenter's Team will get bought out by other charters due to lack of sponsorship.  Kevin ends the show talking about IMSA silly season, and driver free agency in IMSA. He also talks about Robert Wickens testing a Formula E car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside, we recap a crazy Detroit Grand Prix. Curt and Kevin recap the Grand Prix and talk about their reaction to it. They also talk about Kyle Larson's waiver finally being granted by NASCAR, and controversy with Agustin Canapino and Theo Pourchaire. Kevin believes that racing is a financial business, and even if the track is not perfect, there is serious financial gain to be had from racing at this location. He believes that having one wreck-filled race a year is not all that bad for teams, and fans like chaos.  Later in the the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Scott Dixon. We hear about how Alex Palou's season has not been as dominant as it had been in previous years, and now Scott Dixon is a challenger for the championship win. They talk about Scott Dixon approaching AJ Foyt's win record, and if he can surpass it in his career.  To round out the first hour, Kevin answers some listener questions, like lack of fans at oval races, Ed Carpenter swapping cars, and more.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Flavor Flav, and his being Will Power's hype man. Kevin recounts a story of Power at qualifying in Detroit, and how Flav made sure he was in the camera shot during an interview to promote his brand. We talk about Will Power's comments during the race about race control and answer other listener questions. They also talk about David Malukas and what team he could come back and race for this season and next season, and Tom Blomqvist being removed from Meyer-Shank. They also talk about the conflict with Santino Ferrucci and Kyle Kirkwood.  Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt talk about the controversy with Agustin Canapino and Theo Pourchaire, and the threats Pourchaire received for crashing with Canapino during the race. We hear about IndyCar's stance on the issue, what Canapino had to say, and how Juncos is taking the controversy, and how hard it would be to regulate these types of threats.  Kevin ends the show paying homage to racing legend Parnelli Jones. It was announced that Jones passed during the show, and Kevin talks about his accomplishments, and we hear a statement from PJ Jones, Parnelli's son. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fired up and ready to go! Indy Car driver, Ed Carpenter, joins the show to discuss the 500 coming up. Plus, Bryan DeArdo on the Bengals and Stewart Mandel on college teams paying players. Stick around for great music from Fred Tackett of "Little Feat" and when to expect them at Riverbend Music Center this summer. Tune in to win!

Fired up and ready to go! Indy Car driver, Ed Carpenter, joins the show to discuss the 500 coming up. Plus, Bryan DeArdo on the Bengals and Stewart Mandel on college teams paying players. Stick around for great music from Fred Tackett of "Little Feat" and when to expect them at Riverbend Music Center this summer. Tune in to win!

00:00 – 20:21 – We're LIVE AT CARB DAY!  Pacers get steamrolled in Game 2 and Tyrese Haliburton is injured, Carb Day goings on, WTHR's Chuck Lofton joins us to give an update on the weather this weekend and why Sunday and Monday are looking a bit rough 20:22 – 29:32 – IMS President Doug Boles joins us to go through what's going on at Carb Day today, concern for the weather on Sunday and Monday, no earlier start time, drinking the Snake Juice, Ken Griffey Jr. driving the pace car, weather contingency plans 29:33 – 43:10 – AJ Foyt Racing's Sting Ray Robb joins us live at Carb Day!  Kevin's daughter loves Sting Ray's car design, what he's looking forward to today and the rest of the weekend, how to handle the weather, how he took in his first 500 last year, where on the row would be his preferred starting spot, his wall of trophies, what he most looks forward to on race day, Morning Checkdown 43:11 – 1:13:57 –  Ed Carpenter joins us and immediately takes a shot at Marc, the weather forecast for Sunday, what he most disagrees with on the show, how often does he think about the 500 and winning it, biggest Pacers thoughts outside of the Haliburton injury, Haliburton injury and Carlisle waving the white flag in the 4th quarter, Morning Checkdown 1:13:58 – 1:25:57 – Our Indy 500 predictions, what happens with Kyle Larson if Sunday gets rained out? 1:13:58 – 1:29:32 – Carb Day t-shirts, going through more Indy 500 rows 1:29:33 – 1:56:00 – Andy ran to the bathroom, Trackside's Curt Cavin joins us to get his thoughts on Carb Day and the Indy 500, who he thinks has the best chance to win, news and notes heading into the race, a name that isn't being talked about enough, his winner, Morning Checkdown 1:56:01 – 2:05:53 – POP QUIZ 2:05:54 – 2:15:57 – Wrapping up the show at Carb Day, Andy debates returning during JMV's show, our picks to win the Indy 500See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 9:13 – IMS President Doug Boles joins us to go through what's going on at Carb Day today, concern for the weather on Sunday and Monday, no earlier start time, drinking the Snake Juice, Ken Griffey Jr. driving the pace car, weather contingency plans 9:14 – 33:26 – Ed Carpenter joins us and immediately takes a shot at Marc, the weather forecast for Sunday, what he most disagrees with on the show, how often does he think about the 500 and winning it, biggest Pacers thoughts outside of the Haliburton injury, Haliburton injury and Carlisle waving the white flag in the 4th quarter 33:27 – 42:18 – AJ Foyt Racing's Sting Ray Robb joins us live at Carb Day!  Kevin's daughter loves Sting Ray's car design, what he's looking forward to today and the rest of the weekend, how to handle the weather, how he took in his first 500 last year, where on the row would be his preferred starting spot, his wall of trophies, what he most looks forward to on race day 42:19 – 52:23 - Wrapping up the show at Carb Day, Andy debates returning during JMV's show, our picks to win the Indy 500See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:16 – JMV begins the show live from Rick's Boatyard by previewing tonight's Game 2 matchup between the Pacers and the Celtics. Ed Carpenter of Ed Carpenter Racing joins the show! Ed and JMV discuss the preparation for this weekend's Indy 500! They also talk about Ed's teammate/driver Rinus VeeKay, and their relationship, as well as the Pacers!  26:17 – 37:51 – Mike Chappel of FOX59 and CBS4 joins the show! He talks about Anthony Richardson returning to the field for OTA's, and how his arm looks after recovering from shoulder surgery. Mike talks about the injury scare to Michael Pittman Jr yesterday, and what the reaction was at practice. Finally, Mike and John talk Game 2 of Pacers-Celtics!   37:52 – 41:19 – JMV wraps up the hour by talking to Tristan from Rick's Boatyard!  41:20 – 1:06:39 – Bobby Marks, one of the few ESPN analysts to pick Indiana, joins the show! He and John discuss the Pacers collapse at the end of Game 1. They get into Bobby's reasoning for picking the Pacers over the heavily favored Celtics. They also talk about if Game 1 has changed Bobby's prediction, as well as if the Pacers might finally be okay with going into the luxury tax.  1:06:40 – 1:22:14– Mike Shank of Meyer Shank Racing joins the show ahead of the Indy 500! Mike talks about the possibility of weather affecting the 500 this Sunday, and what the procedures are if that does happen. They also discuss Ed Carpenter, the hard work that goes into racing in the 500, and more!  1:22:15 – 1:26:16 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show!  1:26:17 – 1:48:00 – Tom Blomqvist of Meyer Shank Racing joins the show! Tom talks about living in Monaco, and why he moved to Miami. He talks about Sunday's race, which will be his first-ever Indy 500 experience. This will also be his first racing experience on an oval; Tom discusses that as well. Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports hops on the show to help get everyone ready for tip off of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals!   1:48:01 – 2:04:36 – Chris Hagan of FOX59 calls in from Boston ahead of Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals!   2:04:37 – 2:09:26 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 28:24 – JMV begins the show by discussing the Pacers collapse in the closing seconds of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Celtics, where they squandered a prime opportunity to steal a win on the road. Eddie Gill of the Pacers Radio Network joins the show to discuss the confounding end of regulation with John. They talk about the decision not to foul on the game-tying 3-pointer by Jaylen Brown, as well as the unforced turnovers. John and Eddie dive into how this loss could haunt the Pacers for the series, and give their predictions on how Indiana will respond.   28:25 – 40:53 – Rinus VeeKay of Ed Carpenter Racing joins the show, with the Greatest Spectacle in Racing just around the corner! Rinus discusses how optimistic he is about his chances on Sunday, as well as the hitting the wall during Qualifying. Rinus talks about Ed Carpenter, his team boss, and his relationship with him.   40:54 – 44:00 – JMV wraps up the first hour of the show!  44:01 – 1:13:23 – Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/ KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin was at OTA's today, where he and the Colts media got the first look at Anthony Richardson since his October injury. Kevin and John dive into the Pacers loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the closing sequence that saw the Pacers choke away the lead.   1:13:24 – 1:28:24 – Kid Quill, the Carb Day opener, joins the show! He talks about his upbringing in Shelbyville, Indiana, and his experience playing soccer at Shelbyville High School. He and John also talk about the Pacers, and their Eastern Conference Finals series! He talks about his songwriting process, and when he first started discovering his talent for rap.   1:28:25 – 1:57:48 – Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show to give his thoughts on the Pacers Game 1 debacle. Jeremiah goes into what led to the Pacers blowing the lead with only 10 seconds left on the clock. He and John talk about the officiating as well.   1:57:49 – 2:06:46 – JMV speaks to Jeff and some of the guys from District Tap!  2:06:47 – 2:10:49 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 26:02 - Jeremiah Johnson of Bally Sports Indiana joins the show to give his thoughts on the Pacers Game 1 debacle. Jeremiah goes into what led to the Pacers blowing the lead with only 10 seconds left on the clock. He and John talk about the officiating as well.  26:03 - 41:51 - Eddie Gill of the Pacers Radio Network joins the show to discuss the confounding end of regulation with John. They talk about the decision not to foul on the game-tying 3-pointer by Jaylen Brown, as well as the unforced turnovers. John and Eddie dive into how this loss could haunt the Pacers for the series, and give their predictions on how Indiana will respond.  41:52 - 51:19 - Rinus VeeKay of Ed Carpenter Racing joins the show, with the Greatest Spectacle in Racing just around the corner! Rinus discusses how optimistic he is about his chances on Sunday, as well as the hitting the wall during Qualifying. Rinus talks about Ed Carpenter, his team boss, and his relationship with him.  51:20 - 1:16:30 - Kevin Bowen from the morning show The Wake Up Call w/ KB & Andy joins the show! Kevin was at OTA's today, where he and the Colts media got the first look at Anthony Richardson since his October injury. Kevin and John dive into the Pacers loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, and the closing sequence that saw the Pacers choke away the lead.  1:16:31 - 1:29:57 - Kid Quill, the Carb Day opener, joins the show! He talks about his upbringing in Shelbyville, Indiana, and his experience playing soccer at Shelbyville High School. He and John also talk about the Pacers, and their Eastern Conference Finals series! He talks about his songwriting process, and when he first started discovering his talent for rap. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During the second hour of the show, Coach chats with Howard Kellman and talk about the Indianapolis Indians massive 16-10 win over the Toledo Mud Hens. Chris Denari joins the program to preview Game 7 between the Indiana Pacers and the New York Knicks. Tony Donohue, host of the Tony D Podcast, joins Coach to recap Qualifying and talks about certain Chevrolet drivers having ‘plenum events' such as Agustin Canapino and Ed Carpenter. NASCAR RaceHub host and NASCAR Xfinity Series commentator for FS1, Adam Alexander joins the show to talk about the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro tomorrow night. They also talk about the torrential downpour that flooded the garage and the logistics of Kyle Larson competing in ‘The Double'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 19:10 – Pacers & Racers in full force as the Pacers even up their series with the Knicks, fantastic Game 3 drama, Pacers roll in Game 4, are the Knicks injuries and legs starting to take its toll? 19:11 – 24:40 – MORNING CHECKDOWN 24:41 – 43:36 – Ed Carpenter of Ed Carpenter Racing joins us to discuss his Mother's Day weekend, the biggest changes from IndyCar from when he first started to now, the racing equivalent of Andrew Nemhard's Game 3 go-ahead 3, how he wears multiple hats and keeps it all together this time of year, doing laps during the eclipse, how he can be in the top-10 in the final 10 laps at the 500, NFL announces the season opener is Ravens/Chiefs 43:37 – 1:20:18 – Pacers TV voice Chris Denari joins us to discuss taking in the Pacers games in as a fan, fan mind vs. the broadcaster mind on Nemhard's 3-pointer in Game 3, Paces & Racers, how he'll take in Game 5, prepping for the Indy 500, Pacers/Knicks, Morning Checkdown 1:20:19 – 1:27:14 – Pacers using T.J. McConnell and Andrew Nemhard in key spots, Haliburton's assertiveness has been huge 1:27:15 – 1:28:38 – Mapping out a sports-heavy week: Caitlin Clark's regular season debut with the Fever, Game 5 Pacers/Knicks, Fever home opener, NFL Schedule, Game 6 1:28:39  - 2:00:20 – Pacers/Knicks Game 4 dominance, are the Knicks fizzling out before our eyes?, Colts rookie minicamp notes: Adonai Mitchell donning #10 for the 10 receivers that went before him, schedule predictions, other NFL thoughts, Morning Checkdown 2:00:21 – 2:11:34 – POP QUIZ 2:11:35 – 2:12:42 – Wrapping the show, looking ahead to Game 5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 19:08 – Pacers & Racers in full force as the Pacers even up their series with the Knicks, fantastic Game 3 drama, Pacers roll in Game 4, are the Knicks injuries and legs starting to take its toll? 19:09 – 35:11 – Pacers TV voice Chris Denari joins us to discuss taking in the Pacers games in as a fan, fan mind vs. the broadcaster mind on Nemhard's 3-pointer in Game 3, Paces & Racers, how he'll take in Game 5, prepping for the Indy 500, Pacers/Knicks 35:12 – 51:50 - Ed Carpenter of Ed Carpenter Racing joins us to discuss his Mother's Day weekend, the biggest changes from IndyCar from when he first started to now, the racing equivalent of Andrew Nemhard's Game 3 go-ahead 3, how he wears multiple hats and keeps it all together this time of year, doing laps during the eclipse, how he can be in the top-10 in the final 10 laps at the 500See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He also owns a team but i can only fit so much in the titleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Curt and Kevin talk about the Solar Eclipse and the viewing party IMS put on for it. Curt talks about how many people came to the Speedway that had never been there before. Kevin and Curt speculate on how fast Ed Carpenter was going when he made his laps around IMS before the eclipse. They talk about what would have happened if IndyCar decided to have their open test on the day of the eclipse, and Kevin gives a rundown of the open test schedule.  Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt go more in-depth into the open test, and who will have to do the rookie refresher. The two debate on if Conor Daly will have to do his refresher test or not.  Kevin and Curt round out the first hour clarifying on who will be competing in the open test. Kevin gives a review on the Vukovich: The Man Who Wouldn't Lift that they talked about last week, and he talks about some interesting things he read in the book.   In the second hour of the show, they talk about Abel Motorsports and the likelihood of them racing in May, and the status of David Malukas. Kevin believes he will drive the car at Long Beach in a few weeks. Kevin points out the reason for putting Théo Pourchaire in the seat for the open test. They delve into free agency and what will happen if Malukas does not return to usual form quickly. They talk about how Rahal Letterman needs to get their team together during May. They also hit on the possibility of Josef Newgarden leaving Team Penske to go to Arrow-McLaren.  Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt provide more information about the Burger Bash. They talk about their new location for the bash and provide a schedule for the events. They give some information on some items up for auction also.  Kevin ends the show answering some tweets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the press conference where Christian Rasmussen spoke for the first time since the announcement that he will be joining Ed Carpenter Racing. Additionally, they discuss the comments that Ed Carpenter made regarding the addition and then some of the other notes from the press conference. Kevin touches on the news that Callum Illott will not be returning to IndyCar. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt tell you how you can contact them with questions you would like them to answer on the show in the future. They also dive further into Illott not returning with Juncos Hollinger with Kevin providing some context to the situation. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt reiterate some of the notes that they briefly discussed in segment two of the show. They dive into a little bit more of the names of drivers that they were giving you to keep an eye on with Pietro Fittipaldi returning to IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Additionally, they touch on some of the work that Marcus Ericsson has been doing with his new team. In the final half hour of the program, Kevin providing an assessment on the candy leftover from trick or treating that Kevin was passing out and rehashing some of the silly season moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Pietro Fittipaldi's announcement that he is signing with Rahal for the 2024 season. The two also talk about Juri Vipps, and the role he will play in the team. They also talk about the health of the Juncos Team and Agustín Canapino, who will race for them again next year. The two bring up Ed Carpenter and who will take over the road course program for ECR this year. Curt and Kevin also talk about the overall pricing for the Thermal Club race and the scarcity of tickets.  Later in the first hour of the show, the two recap the Indy NXT test at IMS, and give some rundowns on who stood out. The two also talk about Jamie Chadwick and the possibility of her competing in IndyCar soon.  Kevin rounds out the first hour talking about the reason IndyCar pit reporters no longer wear fire suits, and F1's hostility to an Andretti F1 team.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk to Helio Castroneves. Castroneves talks about training rookie drivers that are coming into the sport, how Kyle Larson and Tony Kanaan have gotten along, and how overwhelming driving an IndyCar for the first time can be.  Indy NXT driver Louis Foster joins the show to recap his season, some of the mistakes he has made and learned from throughout his career, and what he likes about Indiana.  In the final half hour of the program, Kevin closes out the show talking about a new show that he will appear on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Boys are back! Justin works from the rermote studio.  The Isle of Mann race and the ball size of Peter Hickman.  Predictions about the Netflix/ NASCAR production.  Is Jack Harvey the new Oliver Askew.  Grosjean discussion.  Tatiana Calderone. A self-loathing entity.  St. Louis review.  Bus brothers debated.  Advice for Ed Carpenter. A Palou scenario that makes sense.  Leader's Circle update.  Portland predictions.  @hiroindycar

Today's Best of Features: (00:00-14:48) – Joey Mulinaro joins Jimmy and Brendan from Pagoda Plaza to recap his comedy show last night at The Vogue, how Scott Dixon is like the Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, who are some of the drivers that are in the middle of the field that he likes to win the race, who he will be backing to win the Indy 500, and briefly touches the start of the season for the Chicago Cubs. (14:48-35:42) – Co-host of Trackside in Curt Cavin joins Jimmy and Brendan from IMS to explain what Carb Day means to him with how many he has been able to attend, why the Chip Ganassi Racing cars have been his favorite team going into the Indy 500 until otherwise, if there is a specific range you want to be in order to win the race, whether Graham Rahal will have any difficulties adjusting to Stefan Wilson's car/team, and who he believes will win the race. (35:42-1:00:20) – One half of Kevin & Query in Kevin Bowen makes his weekly Friday stop on the Fan Midday Show to explain why he went with Alexander Rossi as his pick for the Indianapolis 500, which storyline stands out to him the most that he would be rooting for as a fan, which car paint scheme he likes the most, how cool it would be to see Conor Daly or Ed Carpenter win the race, and if he was surprised with Anthony Richardson and Gardner Minshew splitting first team reps in the media available practice. (1:00:20-1:12:42) – Doug Kezirian from ESPN's Daily Wager joins the program on a Friday to give his perspective on what it's like in Las Vegas watching the Indianapolis 500, the impact of a slow NBA weekend on the odds with the Indy 500, what he focuses on when it comes to betting the race, and if he has any action going into this weekend in game six between the Boston Celtics/Miami Heat.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:40) – The Fan Midday Show opens on Carb Day Friday with Brendan King and Jimmy Cook live from the track discussing their Indy 500 picks right off the start of the show because Eddie and Brendan share the same pick, touch on last night's game between the Celtics and Heat, and briefly touch on the start of Colts OTA's.    (23:40-38:40) – Joey Mulinaro joins Jimmy and Brendan from Pagoda Plaza to recap his comedy show last night at The Vogue, how Scott Dixon is like the Peyton Manning of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, who are some of the drivers that are in the middle of the field that he likes to win the race, who he will be backing to win the Indy 500, and briefly touches the start of the season for the Chicago Cubs. (38:40-41:06) – Jimmy and Brendan close out the first hour of the show discussing how jam packed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is right now for Carb Day in comparison to the last three years.   (41:06-1:03:34) – Co-host of Trackside in Curt Cavin joins Jimmy and Brendan from IMS to explain what Carb Day means to him with how many he has been able to attend, why the Chip Ganassi Racing cars have been his favorite team going into the Indy 500 until otherwise, if there is a specific range you want to be in order to win the race, whether Graham Rahal will have any difficulties adjusting to Stefan Wilson's car/team, and who he believes will win the race. (1:03:34-1:18:51) – Tony Donohue of Burnout Sports joins Jimmy and Brendan from Pagoda Plaza to highlight which cars have impressed him this week, what kind of statement Arrow McLaren SP could make this weekend following their dominance in the Grand Prix, what kind of race he's expecting on Sunday, and why the guy he's picking to win has been his guy since the entry list was revealed.     (1:18:51-1:23:44) – The one o'clock hour concludes with Jimmy and Brendan discussing the news of the Arizona Cardinals releasing DeAndre Hopkins earlier today. They debate whether the Colts should make a run for D-Hop because of the need for a true number one wide receiver. (1:23:44-1:48:51) – One half of Kevin & Query in Kevin Bowen makes his weekly Friday stop on the Fan Midday Show to explain why he went with Alexander Rossi as his pick for the Indianapolis 500, which storyline stands out to him the most that he would be rooting for as a fan, which car paint scheme he likes the most, how cool it would be to see Conor Daly or Ed Carpenter win the race, and if he was surprised with Anthony Richardson and Gardner Minshew splitting first team reps in the media available practice. (1:48:51-2:01:37) – Doug Kezirian from ESPN's Daily Wager joins the program on a Friday to give his perspective on what it's like in Las Vegas watching the Indianapolis 500, the impact of a slow NBA weekend on the odds with the Indy 500, what he focuses on when it comes to betting the race, and if he has any action going into this weekend in game six between the Boston Celtics/Miami Heat. (2:01:37-2:05:44) – We close out this week's show with the JCook Plays of the Day, producer Eddie Garrison sharing his bets for the Indy 500, and Brendan revealing all the action that he has on the race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 11:47 - John is joined by Ed Carpenter who talks about what he's got going on today with media day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Ed and John talk about how the feeling matters before the race and how his confidence is key ahead of race day. 11:48 - 25:21 - Colton Herta joins the show to talk with John about his preparation for the Indianapolis 500-mile race. They talk about his starting position, his competitors, and the patience and experience level he's developed while racing. Colton goes on to mention how preparing for the Indy 500 is unlike any other race. 25:22 - 50:41 - From CBS 4 and FOX 59, Mike Chappell stops by to talk with JMV about Colts training camp and OTAs coming up. Mike and John focus on Indianapolis Colt's recent 4th overall pick Anthony Richardson and what they're hoping to see out of him early on. The conversation turns to how Richardson and Colt's new Head Coach Shane Steichen preparation should be leading up to Week 1 and what progress they want to see.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Best of Features: (00:00-08:53) – Andretti Autosport's Kyle Kirkwood joins Will Haskett and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to compare and contrast driving last year for A.J. Foyt Racing to Andretti Autosport this season, how important it was for him to pick up that first win of his career earlier this season at Long Beach, what the team learned from their practice on Monday, and makes a case why people should pick him to win the race.  (08:53-18:17) – Ed Carpenter, Owner of Ed Carpenter Racing, joins Will and Jimmy on the Fan Midday Show ahead of Sunday's race to explain if there's a message that he's sent the entire team leading up to the race, the difference for him between being an owner of a team along with being a driver, and if he ever thought as a kid that he would become a driver/owner.  (18:17-45:21) – One half of Kevin and Query that also serves as the turn three announcer for the IndyCar Radio Network in Jake Query joins Will and James on The Fan to explain what teams work on during the practices this week prior to the race, when he really starts realizing who has the strongest chance to win the race, which story line the fans would enjoy the most, and what is the biggest piece of advice that he would give to first time Indy 500 fans. (45:21-1:08:20) – The head of marketing at IMS, Michael Kaltenmark, joins Will Haskett and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to explain how the marketing team explains how they are able to recruit young adults to IMS for the race, how they were able to land Shaq as the DJ of the snake pit on race day, all the other events that they have throughout the year to keep the speedway busy, and what he is most excited about for this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:17) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Wednesday with Will Haskett and Jimmy Cook telling stories from the first time that they were able to go to the Indianapolis 500, ask for calls from people that explain why they're attending their first Indy 500 this weekend, and briefly touch on how disappointing the conference finals have been in the NBA and NHL.    (23:17-32:34) – Andretti Autosport's Kyle Kirkwood joins Will Haskett and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to compare and contrast driving last year for A.J. Foyt Racing to Andretti Autosport this season, how important it was for him to pick up that first win of his career earlier this season at Long Beach, what the team learned from their practice on Monday, and makes a case why people should pick him to win the race.   (32:34-42:15) – Ed Carpenter, Owner of Ed Carpenter Racing, joins Will and Jimmy on the Fan Midday Show ahead of Sunday's race to explain if there's a message that he's sent the entire team leading up to the race, the difference for him between being an owner of a team along with being a driver, and if he ever thought as a kid that he would become a driver/owner.   (42:15-1:12:06) – One half of Kevin and Query that also serves as the turn three announcer for the IndyCar Radio Network in Jake Query joins Will and James on The Fan to explain what teams work on during the practices this week prior to the race, when he really starts realizing who has the strongest chance to win the race, which story line the fans would enjoy the most, and what is the biggest piece of advice that he would give to first time Indy 500 fans. (1:12:06-1:20:05) – Will and Jimmy go back to the phone lines by asking veteran Indy 500 fans for their experiences attending the race in different spots to figure out which turn is the best seat in the house. Additionally, they discuss the news of Jonathan Taylor signing with a new agency that also represents Shaquille Leonard.     (1:20:05-1:24:31) – The one o'clock hour concludes with Will and Jimmy taking one more call from a veteran Indy 500 attendee and discussing the news of Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton as the honorary pace car driver for the race this weekend. (1:24:31-1:51:05) – The head of marketing at IMS, Michael Kaltenmark, joins Will Haskett and Jimmy Cook on the Fan Midday Show to explain how the marketing team explains how they are able to recruit young adults to IMS for the race, how they were able to land Shaq as the DJ of the snake pit on race day, all the other events that they have throughout the year to keep the speedway busy, and what he is most excited about for this weekend. (1:51:05-2:03:53) – Jimmy and Will open up the phone lines with one caller giving a suggestion for those who will be taking an Uber or Lyft to the track or after the race. Another caller suggests that owners shouldn't be so stuck up with their money and that there should be a cap on how much money certain positions can make in the NFL. (2:03:53-2:07:09) – We close out this week's show with the JCook Plays of the Day and Will announces which driver he will be taking to win the Indy 500!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:42) – The Fan Midday Show opens on a Monday with Jimmy Cook and James Boyd recapping qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 after Alex Palou tries to become the second driver to sweep the month of May. Additionally, they discuss the professionalism that Graham Rahal displayed after being bumped yesterday and the dominance from Chevy engines compared to Honda.    (25:42-43:24) – Crina Mustafa from Enjoy Basketball joins James and Jimmy on the fan to recap the debut of Aliyah Boston with the Indiana Fever, why she's higher on the Fever this season than most, explains what is going on with the Boston Celtics right now, and if there is a chance that the Lakers or Celtics are able to grab one game in their series.   (43:24-46:51) – Hour one concludes with Jimmy and James briefly discussing the news surrounding the NFL gambling policy as a result of more and more players getting caught betting on NFL games.   (46:51-1:14:49) – Television voice of the Indiana Pacers in Chris Denari joins Jimmy and James on the Fan Midday Show to explain how he's able to seamlessly fit in with the IndyCar Radio crew for just one race each season, what he thought of Rick Carlisle coaching Bennedict Mathurin so hard during the season, and why he believes this will be a very exciting offseason for the Pacers that'll led to more excitement surrounding the team leading into this season. (1:14:49-1:31:19) – PGA Tour Radio's Will Haskett joins Jimmy and James following the PGA Championship this weekend that Brooks Koepka won after choking The Masters to recap all the action, how the golfers reacted to a LIV Golf Tour golfer winning the tournament, the story of Michael Block finishing top fifteen, and how Scottie Scheffler didn't save enough energy to win the tournament on Sunday.     (1:31:19-1:32:38) – The one o'clock hour concludes with Jimmy promoting an event that'll take place tonight in the building with Ed Carpenter! (1:32:38-1:59:03) – Kyle Irving of Sporting News joins James and Jimmy to break down the games of the potential draft targets for the Indiana Pacers, explains how similar Tyrese Haliburton's year two to year three jump was to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, why he really high on Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino, and explains how the Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers prevent getting swept. (1:59:03-2:02:20) – Jimmy and James shift their conversation back to the NFL looking into their punishment for players that gamble on NFL games, which made Jimmy think of an idea for sportsbooks that can help prevent players from gambling on NFL games. (2:02:20-2:14:15) – We close out Monday's show with the JCook Plays of the Day and Eddie and James sharing a play they like.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.