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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America with Christian Lundgaard overcoming a damaged front wing on the opening lap to win his second race of the season. They also talk about Alex Palou’s speeding penalty with Felix Rosenqvist not covering him in time, Marcus Armstrong’s engine failure in the closing laps, another impressive runner-up finish from David Malukas, the last lap crash between Graham Rahal and Will Power, Kyffin Simpson losing his podium finish, and Christian Rasmussen’s hybrid failure. They later talk about Jackson Lee getting dumped by Jimmie Johnson during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Naval Base Coronado. In the second segment, they talk about the latest silly season rumors from Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, Marcus Ericsson, and Rinus VeeKay. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin recaps testing from Mid-Ohio, Milwaukee, and the Indy NXT race from Road America with Alessandro de Tullio’s win getting disqualified with Matteo Nanini inheriting the win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-23:46) – Rahal Letterman-Lanigan driver, Graham Rahal, joins Jake Query to give his perspective on the incident with Will Power at the end of Sunday’s IndyCar race in Elkhart Lake and address the reaction that people had to his tweet over the weekend about Indianapolis crime. Graham also explains what the blocking rule is and how it was interpreted yesterday with his contact with Power. (23:46-38:04) – FanDuel Sports Network host & sideline reporter, Jeremiah Johnson, joins Jake Query to discuss what goes on during the off-season for him and remember what life was like a year ago today when Tyrese Haliburton went down in game seven of the NBA Finals. They also dive into how different the Pacers style of play could look next season with Ivica Zubac and Haliburton playing together and evaluate an area where the Pacers have a need. (38:04-47:00) – The United States Men’s National Team, USMNT, is 2-0 in FIFA World Cup Play after defeating Australia 2-0 on Friday. Former professional goalie Juergen Sommer makes another appearance on the program to highlight what he liked about their performance without Christian Pulisic and access where the USMNT is playing right now in relation to the favorites in the tournament. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rahal Letterman-Lanigan driver, Graham Rahal, joins Jake Query to give his perspective on the incident with Will Power at the end of Sunday’s IndyCar race in Elkhart Lake and address the reaction that people had to his tweet over the weekend about Indianapolis crime. Graham also explains what the blocking rule is and how it was interpreted yesterday with his contact with Power.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:52) – Query & Company opens a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing how one-year ago today Tyrese Haliburton tore his achilles in game seven of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Eddie also breaks the news that Dusty May will be leaving Michigan for the Dallas Mavericks to become their next head coach. (24:52-48:48) – Rahal Letterman-Lanigan driver, Graham Rahal, joins Jake Query to give his perspective on the incident with Will Power at the end of Sunday’s IndyCar race in Elkhart Lake and address the reaction that people had to his tweet over the weekend about Indianapolis crime. Graham also explains what the blocking rule is and how it was interpreted yesterday with his contact with Power. (48:48-1:12:26) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to discuss the news that Dusty May is leaving Michigan for the NBA and if he can recall any college football coaches making a successful transition to the NFL. They also get into if it is more difficult for a coach to get their personnel to mold to their philosophy or a coach to change its philosophy to what they have been given. (1:12:26-1:28:00) – FanDuel Sports Network host & sideline reporter, Jeremiah Johnson, joins Jake Query to discuss what goes on during the off-season for him and remember what life was like a year ago today when Tyrese Haliburton went down in game seven of the NBA Finals. They also dive into how different the Pacers style of play could look next season with Ivica Zubac and Haliburton playing together and evaluate an area where the Pacers have a need. (1:28:00-1:33:11) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake discussing a conversation that he had with his Australian friend Michael at dinner on Friday night about the FIFA World Cup and NBA teams. (1:33:11-1:59:16) – The IndyStar Indiana Fever beat reporter, Chloe Peterson, makes a return appearance on Query & Company to discuss with Jake what went wrong in the last two meetings with the Atlanta Dream. They also preview tonight’s game against the Phoenix Mercury and attempt to figure out how they can get Lexie Hull going offensively. (1:59:16-2:15:29) – The United States Men’s National Team, USMNT, is 2-0 in FIFA World Cup Play after defeating Australia 2-0 on Friday. Former professional goalie Juergen Sommer makes another appearance on the program to highlight what he liked about their performance without Christian Pulisic and access where the USMNT is playing right now in relation to the favorites in the tournament. (2:15:29-2:17:27) – The show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show and discuss the news of Dusty May becoming the Dallas Mavericks head coach!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   LE CLERC MUST DO SOMETHING IN AUSTRIA OR HE WILL BE NUMBER TWO!! MCLAREN SAYS BEING A MERCEDES CUSTOMER TEAM IS A DISADVANTAGE! FORMULA ONE RULES KEEP ON EVOLVING! GASLY'S MONACO PODIUM REINSTATEMENT WAS THE RIGHT THING TO DO AND… FERNANDO LOOKING FORWARD TO THE DAKAR RALLY AND RACING AT LE MANS WITH MAX VERSTAPPEN!!!…   THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY…AN INTERVIEW WITH F1 PHOTOGRAPHER PETER NYGARD AND MORE TRIVIA!!! When the rear wing has to go in your carry-on – a look into the different worlds of logistics at Audi How the logistics division of AUDI AG and the Formula 1 project benefit from each other Dieter Braun, Head of Audi Supply Chain, in discussion with his F1 colleagues Björn Brickwedde and Lars Rolack Logistics as a performance factor in motorsport and a driving force in road car production   More than 20 race weekends, global supply chains, tight time windows, geopolitical tensions, and the constant pressure to get every part to the right place on time: Formula 1 is not only a high-performance technological laboratory but also an extreme test for logistics. Many of the challenges faced by Audi Revolut F1 Team on the racetrack are also familiar to Audi Supply Chain – just on a different scale. A discussion between the logistics experts reveals what both worlds can learn from each other.   Dieter Braun, Head of Audi Supply Chain, sums it up: “If there's one thing we need in the company, it's speed. Not just on the racetrack, but when making decisions.” This is exactly where the key leverage lies: Formula 1 demonstrates what quick decisions, clear responsibilities, and precise preparation can achieve. Logistics as a performance factor In Formula 1, logistics directly determines on-track performance. Anything that isn't at the track on time can't be used. If transportation costs are too high, there's less left in the budget for other areas. Björn Brickwedde, Head of Logistics at Audi Revolut F1 Team in Hinwil, Switzerland, explains: “Any savings we make in logistics can be invested in development and parts.” This is especially true under Formula 1's cost cap. Efficient logistics thus becomes a performance factor. Brickwedde cites specific examples: intelligent strategies for return shipments, minimal spare parts inventory, smart route planning, and determining the most cost-effective location from which to ship update parts or components. “Every expense saved can flow into development – and then into lap times.” Audi Supply Chain, in turn, designs and manages the entire customer order process – from ordering an Audi to delivery to the customer. This complex system involves several thousand suppliers in nearly 60 countries to manage the flow of goods comprising around one million parts per day. Every optimization in this cross-divisional core process creates leeway – whether in terms of costs, capital tied up, or the CO2 footprint. “In our role as conductors, we can contribute hundreds of millions in earnings for the company,” says Braun. One example illustrates the scope: Audi Supply Chain doesn't just orchestrate – it also manages crises and, with experienced employees working as a team, overcomes short-term challenges. Braun describes a situation involving the production of the last Audi Q2 cars. A container with displays that could not be reproduced was on its way from China via Dubai to Germany when war broke out in the Middle East. “The shipping company spontaneously decided to call at a port in India and unload all the containers without consulting us,” says Braun. The goods couldn't be obtained in time via India, so Audi organized a detour via Sri Lanka and Turkey. “The parts arrived half a day before they were needed,” says Braun, “otherwise we wouldn't have been able to finish and deliver 2,000 Q2 cars.” Brickwedde's account of the Formula 1 season opener in Melbourne sounds very similar. “A supplementary shipment for the first race was supposed to fly from Zurich to Dubai – that's exactly when restrictions on global air traffic took effect,” he says, referring to canceled transport routes. Important update parts were held up, just like the freight from other teams. “We organized an alternative route with F1 Cargo and DHL and prepared new customs documents. It was a nerve-wracking ordeal for everyone involved – but the parts arrived in Melbourne on Wednesday evening, and thanks to the great teamwork on site, both cars were fully assembled in time for the first session.” In doing so, the logistics team laid the groundwork for Audi Revolut F1 Team to score its first points right off the bat in its debut in the premier class of motorsport. Speed is also a key factor in the Audi Supply Chain The racing series brings into sharp focus what often remains abstract in mass production: the impact of quick decisions. “In a race, you immediately realize when you've made a wrong strategic decision – for example, when you leave the pit lane too late,” says Braun. “From a business perspective at Audi, the impact of a decision often only becomes apparent later, but it can be just as serious. Deciding too late during a crisis is problematic – but so is doing so during planning, for example with long-term investments, which makes it particularly challenging for my team and the relevant departments.” The Formula 1 involvement provides a tangible narrative for this. Braun uses the Audi R26 as a permanent background image for his meetings – not just out of enthusiasm for motorsport, but as a signal to the organization: speed matters in the supply chain, too. Formula 1 shows that a good solution at the right time is more valuable than a perfect solution that comes too late. When the rear wing has to go in your carry-on The most exciting examples emerge where planning and improvisation meet. Brickwedde talks about the limited availability of parts during race operations: “We manage the production of parts very efficiently. This is partly because of the cost cap, but also because we only take to the racetrack what we genuinely believe we'll need. If something unexpected happens, you've got to think on your feet. This means that a team member might have to carry the necessary components in their luggage so that they're available at the track as quickly as possible. In a pinch, these could even be parts of a rear wing.” Time windows are tight on the power unit side as well. Lars Rolack, Head of Logistics at Audi Formula Racing in Neuburg an der Donau, describes the unscheduled return shipment of a high-voltage battery during the race weekend in Miami: hazardous materials, special customs and transport regulations, a short analysis window in Neuburg – and shipment back out to the next race just a few days later. “The battery arrived at our facility in Neuburg on Monday morning and was shipped out again on Wednesday evening, heading for Montreal.” Even though the processes at Audi Supply Chain are generally more predictable, the combination of foresight and flexibility remains a crucial success factor – for instance, in the face of supply bottlenecks, natural disasters, or geopolitical disruptions, which have almost become the new normal these days. Rolack used to work in the logistics division at AUDI AG himself before moving to the Formula 1 project. “My background in planning and my experience helped me, but race logistics is a very ad-hoc business – we all had to adapt our mindset extremely quickly to the pace.” While Audi's supply chain division manages several thousand different suppliers across the globe using a multitude of processes – now also with the help of complex mathematical algorithms – organizational skills and personal networks are what count in the F1 project. “If something gets stuck here, my first instinct is to pick up the phone. Thanks to lean processes and short lines of communication within the team, problems can be solved very quickly,” says Rolack. Lundgaard Charges From Last to First To Win at Road America ELKHART LAKE, Wis. (Sunday, June 21, 2026) – Christian Lundgaard asked his Arrow McLaren team over the radio what everyone else also wondered after the Dane took the checkered flag Sunday for the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Presented by AMR. “How did we do that?” Lundgaard asked incredulously to his pit box. SEE: Race Results Lundgaard used strategy, speed and a bit of good fortune to climb from last in the 25-car field after contact on Lap 1 to earn his second victory of the season in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. The race ended under caution when Graham Rahal spun into the gravel trap outside Canada Corner after contact with Will Power while dueling for third place on a one-lap restart to the checkered flag. The victory was the third of Lundgaard's NTT INDYCAR SERIES career, joining his win in May on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with Arrow McLaren and in 2023 on the streets of Toronto with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. “I knew we had a chance,” Lundgaard said of the probability of winning after the early contact. “I knew how this race panned out last year, and I knew it was all about just sticking in the race. I did that last year. I made a bunch of mistakes last year that spun ourselves around last year, and I just wanted to make up for that. “We've been on the struggle bus all weekend, so to turn this around, I have to thank the team for that.” David Malukas finished second in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, his third runner-up finish of the season as he seeks his first career victory. Power held on to finish third in the No. 26 TWG AI Honda, matching his best finish of his first season with Andretti Global. Kyffin Simpson finished a season-best fourth in the No. 8 Sunoco Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, with points leader and four-time series champion Alex Palou rounding out the top five in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Lundgaard, who started 12th, took the lead for the second and final time on Lap 52 of the 55-lap race when the No. 66 Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian Honda of leader Marcus Armstrong slowed with a mechanical problem. Armstrong led by 2.787 seconds with five laps to go before mechanical fate cruelly robbed him of what may have been his first career victory. Armstrong's stricken machine finally lost power in Turn 5 on Lap 53, triggering a caution period and a one-lap race to the checkered flag. Lundgaard never was challenged by Malukas on the final one-lap trip around the 14-turn, 4.014-mile road course, with most of the attention focused on the fierce duel for third between series veterans Power and Rahal. Power, holding a straight-line speed advantage, attempted to move to the outside of Rahal at the end of the back straightaway, with both cars making contact and Rahal's No. 15 MSC Industrial Supply Honda spinning into the gravel, ending the race. That was the climax to a thrilling race filled with varying tire strategies and fierce competition for nearly every position. But nothing was more exciting or improbable than Lundgaard's charge to the front. On the opening lap, Lundgaard made contact with Scott Dixon in Turn 1, damaging the left front wing on Lundgaard's car and deflating one of his Firestone Firehawk tires. He pulled into the pits on Lap 2 for tires, fuel and a new front wing, with Arrow McLaren strategists devising new tactics on the fly. Lundgaard cycled to the lead for the first time on Lap 43 when Armstrong, Malukas and Rahal made their final pit stops from the top three positions. Danish driver Lundgaard led Rosenqvist by 11.720 seconds on Lap 45 when he made his final pit stop, with the Arrow McLaren team refilling his fuel and fastening four Firestone Firehawk alternate tires in a speedy 7.1 seconds. The big cushion before the stop allowed Lundgaard to exit his final stop second behind Armstrong and just ahead of Malukas, who had hotter, stickier rubber on his wheels and passed Lundgaard for second on Lap 46. Josef Newgarden made his final stop from the lead on Lap 49 in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet, handing the lead back to Armstrong, who was 3.671 seconds ahead of Malukas. Meanwhile, Lundgaard passed Malukas for second on Lap 49, with Armstrong nearly three seconds up the road. Then Armstrong's bid for his first win evaporated as his power dwindled, letting Lundgaard pass for the lead on Lap 52. “It was all smooth sailing,” a deflated Armstrong said. “I came out of Turn 6, and the engine just started sputtering like it was out of fuel. But clearly it wasn't. And then it just completely died. There was no indication there was nothing wrong.” Pole sitter Palou led 13 laps, but his chances for a fourth career Road America victory vanished when he was penalized for speeding in the pits on Lap 29. Palou fell to 22nd after his drive-through penalty on one of the longest pit roads in the series, but he was appointment viewing in his charge toward the front over the closing 25 laps. Palou leads second-place Malukas by 60 points and third-place Kyle Kirkwood, who finished 10th, by 61 points in the standings. Lundgaard is fourth, 77 points behind Palou. The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES event is The Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Presented by the 2027 CR-V Hybrid on Sunday, July 5 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course near Columbus, Ohio.

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 22 – Josef Newgarden's Short Oval dominance continues at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis and much more June 9, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental was at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway just outside of St. Louis on June 7. Martin has another action-packed Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with exclusive interviews from race winner Josef Newgarden and fellow drivers Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, Christian Lundgaard, Nolan Siegel, Pato O'Ward, David Malukas, Scott McLaughlin, Marcus Armstrong, Felix Rosenqvist, Graham Rahal, Louie Foster, Mick Schumacher, Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, Dennis Hauger, Romain Grosjean and Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing. And a special thanks to Chip Ganassi Racing Managing Director Mike Hull and his thorough explanation of mechanical grip and damper development and its role in creating a fast Indy car, for joining us on this edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Tom Ackerman goes through highlights of the Cardinals win against the Reds. Battlehawks host playoff game tonight. Kyle Kirkwood and Graham Rahal talk about the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Finally, Dan Dierdorf talks about going into the Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Hour starts with headlines of the day. St. Louis lands Olympic Marathon trails in 2028. Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Chaim Bloom joins to talk about the start for Nootbaar, if anything concerns him right now, Gorman and Scott, plus an update on injured players and draft prep. Bernie Miklasz talks Cardinals doing a 6-man rotation, Baez and Blaze Jordan.

Tom Ackerman goes through highlights of the Cardinals win against the Reds. Battlehawks host playoff game tonight. Kyle Kirkwood and Graham Rahal talk about the Bommarito Automotive Group 500. Finally, Dan Dierdorf talks about going into the Missouri Broadcasters Hall of Fame.

Alex Palou volvió a ganar en la IndyCar, pero esta vez no fue una victoria de trámite ni una de esas carreras que se explican únicamente por su superioridad habitual. Después de lo ocurrido con una mala estrategia en Indianápolis, esto nos demuestra que no ha perdido su “toque”. Y quedará analizado perfectamente en el segundo episodio de la semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1. Una carrera difícil y exigente. El piloto catalán se impuso en el Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix después de una prueba exigente, marcada por las estrategias de neumáticos, las banderas amarillas y la presión final de Kyle Kirkwood. Fue su cuarta victoria en ocho carreras esta temporada y una nueva confirmación de que su dominio no depende solo de la velocidad, sino también de la gestión. Palou partía desde la pole con el Honda número 10 de Chip Ganassi Racing y acabó cruzando la meta con 3,0584 segundos de ventaja sobre Kirkwood, de Andretti Global. Graham Rahal completó el podio, mientras que Pato O’Ward y Christian Lundgaard terminaron cuarto y quinto para Arrow McLaren. El resultado amplía la ventaja de Palou en el campeonato hasta los 62 puntos, más de una carrera de margen sobre su principal perseguidor. Las cifras empiezan a ser difíciles de colocar en perspectiva. Palou suma ya 23 victorias en 106 salidas en la categoría, con una tasa de acierto superior al 21%. Desde el inicio de la temporada 2025 ha ganado 12 de las últimas 25 carreras. Y, sin embargo, Detroit recordó que incluso en pleno dominio hay carreras que se ganan desde la resistencia, no desde la comodidad. El trazado urbano de Detroit, estrecho y propenso al caos, obligó a todos los equipos a navegar entre estrategias distintas y continuas interrupciones. Palou lideró 71 de las 100 vueltas, pero perdió posiciones en la primera parte de la prueba y tuvo que reconstruir la carrera desde la estrategia. La decisión clave llegó en la vuelta 63, cuando su equipo apostó por adelantar la última parada para montar neumáticos prime, más duraderos que los alternativos. La lectura de carrera de Chip Ganassi fue decisiva. Barry Wanser, estratega de Palou, evitó que el español quedara atrapado en pista ante una posible bandera amarilla. Apenas unas vueltas después, el incidente entre Santino Ferrucci y Rinus VeeKay confirmó que la llamada había sido correcta. Kirkwood, que todavía debía parar, tuvo que hacerlo bajo neutralización y quedó obligado a utilizar neumáticos alternativos en el último tramo. Ese detalle abrió el gran duelo final. Kirkwood salió con más agarre inicial y se lanzó a por Palou en las reanudaciones. El piloto de Andretti llegó a acercarse lo suficiente como para amenazar el liderato, pero las sucesivas banderas amarillas cortaron su impulso y le obligaron a gastar el mejor momento de sus neumáticos sin poder culminar el ataque. Cuando la carrera volvió a estabilizarse, la mayor consistencia de los primarios de Palou empezó a imponerse. El catalán tuvo que gestionar varias reanudaciones delicadas, especialmente en las vueltas 72, 76, 83 y 93. También sobrevivió a un momento complicado en la vuelta 88, cuando bloqueó las ruedas bajo la presión de Kirkwood. Pero, como tantas otras veces, recompuso la situación sin perder el control de la carrera. En la última relanzada volvió a abrir hueco y ya no concedió otra oportunidad. Lectura interesante sobre el propio circuito. Detroit ofreció 173 adelantamientos en pista, una cifra récord para un urbano esta temporada, pero también una sucesión constante de incidentes, neutralizaciones y situaciones límite. Frente al recuerdo de Belle Isle, el trazado actual mantiene una identidad más agresiva y menos fluida, con un espectáculo que a veces nace tanto de la estrategia como del desorden. Para Palou, sin embargo, el contexto cambia poco. Gane desde la pole, desde la gestión o desde la supervivencia, el resultado tiende a repetirse. Su temporada avanza con una regularidad impropia de una categoría tan imprevisible como la IndyCar. Y lo más llamativo es que sus victorias no parecen responder siempre al mismo patrón: unas llegan por ritmo, otras por estrategia, otras por lectura de carrera y otras, como Detroit, por una mezcla de paciencia, precisión y sangre fría. Con esta victoria, Palou sale más líder y refuerza su candidatura a igualar el récord de cuatro títulos consecutivos en la IndyCar. Lo hace, además, en un momento en el que su atención empieza a repartirse entre varios objetivos de enorme exigencia. Pero si algo dejó claro Detroit es que incluso cuando la carrera se complica, Palou encuentra la manera de convertir el caos en ventaja… la forma más contundente de dominio en un campeonato tan abierto como la IndyCar. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   PALOU WINS IN DETROIT!!!…SCHUMACHER P21  IS TOTO HAVING FANTASIES OF A KIMI AND MAX SUPER TEAM FOR THEIR SUPER CAR! WOULD THE TIFOSI WEAR ORANGE TO HELP FERRARI GET MAX? ZACK BROWN TOOK LANDO NORRIS TO THE SPEEDWAY THE DAY AFTER THE 500 LARGEST MOTORSPORTS SPECTACLE IN THE WORLD AND…FERNANDO SAYS: I WILL ATTEMPT THE INDIANAPOLIS 500 ONE MORE TIME!….mention MAX and competition.   THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY WITH CIAO COLLET FROM 2023 WHO CRASHED IN THE INDY 500 WITH 8 LAPS TO GO!! AND A LITTLE HISTORY ON THE MICHELIN TYRE!!  Palou Prevails Amid Chaos, Varying Tire Strategies in Detroit. DETROIT (Sunday, May 31, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou prevailed in a full-contact race filled with various tire strategies, winning the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Sunday for his fourth victory in eight races this season. Pole sitter Palou drove his No. 10 HRC Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 3.0584-second victory over the No. 27 Sam's Club Honda of Andretti Global's Kyle Kirkwood. It was the 23rd victory of Palou's career in 106 starts, a remarkable strike rate of 21.7 percent, and he has won 12 of the last 25 races (48 percent win rate) dating to the start of the 2025 season. SEE: Race Results “It feels like the first time, honestly” Palou said. “It was a tough one, a very tough one. But the team did an incredible job once again with the strategy. The pit stops were incredible. Incredible run, incredible start of the year, but it was tough.” The victory extended Palou's championship lead to 62 points over Kirkwood, more than a race's worth of margin. The Spaniard is aiming for an INDYCAR SERIES record-tying fourth straight title. Graham Rahal finished third in the No. 15 Fifth Third Bank Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, his third podium finish of the season. Arrow McLaren teammates Pato O'Ward and Christian Lundgaard finished fourth and fifth in the No. 5 and No. 7 Chevrolet-powered cars, respectively, at General Motors' home event. Palou led 71 of the 100 laps, but this wasn't a stroll down Easy Street. He took the lead for good on Lap 69 when Kirkwood pitted from the lead for the last time and stayed out front on restarts on Laps 72, 76, 83 and 93 after full-course yellows bunched the field. The move to the front was paved a few laps earlier when strategist Barry Wanser and Palou decided to make their final pit stop at the end of Lap 63, switching from the faster but less durable Firestone Firehawk alternate tire to the primary tire. Wanser saw a variety of jousts for position unfolding on the tight, nine-turn, 1.645-mile street circuit and wisely didn't want Palou to get caught on track under caution and lose track position. Wanser's decision proved prescient on Lap 66 when Santino Ferrucci's No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet of AJ Foyt Racing nudged the rear of Rinus VeeKay's No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet into a spin in Turn 5. Kirkwood was leading but still had to make his final stop, which he did under yellow on Lap 69 and was forced to use a set of Firestone Firehawk alternates per INDYCAR rules that require at least two sets of the softer rubber to be used in street-circuit events. Palou rocketed away from Alexander Rossi's No. 20 Java House Chevrolet of ECR on the restart on Lap 72. Rookie Mick Schumacher and David Malukas were engaged in an intense duel for third on the restart, with Schumacher missing the corner in Turn 5 and nosing into the barriers in his No. 47 ENVE Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Malukas had nowhere to go and ran wide in his No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet, with the incident triggering another full-course caution on Lap 73. By this point, Kirkwood had worked his way back to third after his final pit stop and had to make the most of the added early grip of the alternate tire before the increased durability of Palou's primary tires prevailed in the closing laps. Kirkwood passed Rossi and then set sail for Palou, knowing this was his best chance to win. Kirkwood pulled to within two car lengths of Palou on Lap 79 and appeared to be ready to pounce for the lead when Ferrucci's car slowed in Turn 4 with a mechanical problem, triggering the fifth full-course yellow of the race on Lap 80. “We took a little bit of a gamble on tires there, being the only guy on reds (alternates) at the end,” Kirkwood said. “It nearly paid off. It was so, so close. There were two untimely yellows. “We almost covered Palou when we were on primes, which would have been phenomenal, and then we had that other yellow where I had him lined up. I was ready to make a dive on him, and, of course, (the yellow) comes out after I burned 10 seconds of overtake. From there, we just didn't really have another shot at it. I think I just used up my tires too much to make that one pass.” Palou kept the lead on the restart on Lap 83, but Kirkwood continued to push and forced Palou into a flat-spotting tire lockup on Lap 88. But Palou gathered himself and his car and started to pull away, building a lead of 1.8929 seconds by Lap 91. But there was one more restart for Palou to manage after Rossi clipped the rear of the No. 18 BMax Honda driven by Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing and sent Grosjean into the outside wall approaching Turn 3 on Lap 91. That triggered the last of six full-course yellows, but Palou pulled away from Kirkwood and the field on the Lap 93 restart and was never threatened despite the 173 on-track passes today, a high for a street circuit this season.  “Being able to be up front was key,” Palou said. “On the first stint, I started struggling and kind of put myself in a bad spot and lost two positions with Lundgaard and (Scott) McLaughlin. I lost us positions there, but the team made a great call to be safe with the yellow. It kind of worked out for us.” Fittipaldi Wins Motor City Thriller, Takes Series Lead. DETROIT (Sunday, May 31, 2026) – Enzo Fittipaldi returned his famous last name to Victory Lane in Detroit for the first time in 35 years, winning the INDY NXT by Firestone Detroit Grand Prix despite driving nearly the entire distance with a damaged front wing and nose cone. Series rookie Fittipaldi won the race, originally scheduled for 45 laps but switched to a timed event, under caution in the No. 67 HMD Motorsports car after starting seventh. It was his second victory of the season and vaulted him to the championship lead in the INDYCAR development series, seven points ahead of Nikita Johnson of Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR and eight ahead of HMD teammate Tymek Kucharczyk. SEE: Race Results The victory also was the first by the legendary Fittipaldi name in Detroit since his grandfather and two-time Indy 500 winner Emerson Fittipaldi won INDYCAR SERIES races on a different downtown street circuit in the Motor City in 1989 and 1991. “I just pushed as hard as I could,” Enzo Fittipaldi said. “I found pace. I was really, really fast. Just so happy to get the win. I love to race; I'm a racer.” Series veteran Myles Rowe finished a season-best second in the No. 99 Abel Motorsports with Force Indy machine, with rookie Kucharczyk rounding out the podium finishers in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry. Rookie Max Garcia tied his season-best finish by placing fourth in the No. 12 Abel Motorsports machine, with veteran Seb Murray rounding out the top five in the No. 27 Megatron car of Andretti Global. Frenzied action started from the drop of the green flag on Lap 1, as Lochie Hughes made an aggressive move into the Turn 3 hairpin with his No. 26 Andretti Global car, punting pole sitter Alessandro de Tullio into a spin from the lead in the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing entry. Hughes received a drive-through penalty for avoidable contact. Fittipaldi nudged another car in that chain-reaction melee, which damaged the right side of his front wing and punched a large hole in his nose cone. Kucharczyk took the lead from that point, keeping it on the restart on Lap 8. Kucharczyk built a lead of 3.324 seconds over Fittipaldi by Lap 13, with Rowe climbing to third by Lap 18. Rowe dove under Fittipaldi for second on Lap 20 and started to chase down Kucharczyk. By Lap 21, Rowe pulled to within .5477 of a second of leader Kucharcyzk, slicing 1.6 seconds from the Polish driver's lead in just three laps. But the complexion of the race changed on Lap 26 when the second of four full-course yellow flags in the race were unfurled for debris on the nine-turn, 1.645-mile temporary street circuit. The restart came at the end of Lap 27, with Rowe trying to dive under Kucharczyk for the lead immediately after the green flag, in the Turn 3 hairpin. But the move forced both cars wide, leaving an opening along the inside curb for Fittipaldi. He took it, squeezing past Rowe and Kucharcyzk and never trailing thereafter. Fittipaldi stayed out front on another restart on Lap 34 after Niels Koolen nosed his No. 10 Chip Ganassi Racing machine into the barrier in Turn 8. “I got it done,” Fittipaldi said. “I knew Myles was going to go for a lunge there, and I just prepared my mid-(corner) to exit of Turn 3, and he went on the lunge on Tymek, and I was able to do the crossover and got the lead. I had the pace to stay there, and I was actually pulling away.” The decisive move was one of 141 on-track passes, including 124 for position, in the exciting race – both INDY NXT records for any circuit on which the series has competed in the Motor City. Fittipaldi expanded that gap to nearly six-tenths of a second when Andretti Global's Max Taylor also nosed into the barrier in Turn 1 in his No. 28 Susan G. Komen car with about four minutes, 20 seconds left in what had become a timed race, triggering the final caution. Taylor's car could not be cleared in time to restart the race, with the field finishing under yellow. “I was losing quite a lot of time through (Turns) 6 and 7,” Fittipaldi said of the damage to his car. “It was quite difficult. Down the straight, I could feel the air coming through my legs and I said: ‘Man, this is not good. We're definitely dragging a lot on the straight.' It was hard to keep that lead and keep up with the guys.”

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 19 – Special 110th Indianapolis 500 Preview Edition with Indy 500 Pole Winner Alex Palou, David Malukas and much more leading into the big race on May 24 May 19, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental are at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway leading into the 110thIndianapolis 500 on May 24. Martin speeds into the Indy 500 with a packed edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck rental that includes exclusive interviews with Indianapolis 500 Pole winner Alex Palou and his team owner Chip Ganassi. Also, drivers David Malukas, Alexander Rossi, Felix Rosenqvist, Santino Ferrucci, Kyffin Simpson, Scott McLaughlin, Scott Dixon, Rinus VeeKay, Takuma Sato, Ed Carpenter, Helio Castroneves, Marcus Armstrong, Marcus Ericsson, Will Power, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Josef Newgarden, Kyle Kirkwood, Mick Schumacher, Katherine Legge, Graham Rahal, Dennis Hauger and IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and John Herrick, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they talk about how the Indy 500 is sold out once again. They later talk about talk about Katherine Legge announcing that she’ll be competing in the Indy 500/Coke 600 double this year. They also talk about TV ratings from the Sonsio Grand Prix and Carson Hocevar at today’s practice session. In the second segment, they continue to recap day two of practice for the 110th Indy 500 with Conor Daly topping the charts with a mega lap at 228.080 mph. They also talk about how impressive Daly looks, along with Graham Rahal turning heads. They later talk about how much Ryan Hunter-Reay is benefiting Pato O’Ward at the 500 and the Arrow McLaren team. To wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about how the one-off entries and Arrow McLaren fared into practice today. They also talk about David Malukas showing strong signs as a contender after two days of practice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:56) – Jake Query opens up the week by reacting to the NBA draft lottery and the Pacers losing out on retaining their draft pick. He explains how the sun rose up today regardless and that the Pacers had to take a big swing to get a center. He also writes the script for an Indiana Pacers 30 for 30 down the line. (28:57-49:30) – Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan racing joins to talk about his podium finish in the Sonsio Grand Prix, how valuable speed is during the week and fueling strategies. He and Jake talk some college football before moving back to the Grand Prix and the local vs full course caution controversey from over the weekend. Lastly, he reveals his favorite part of Indianapolis. (49:30-1:04:33) – Dustin Dopirak of IndyStar was in the room where the Draft Lottery happened and he runs us through the Process and how it went down. He dispels the rumors of it being rigged based on his first-hand experience. Also, who would be the players on the "outside" of the core.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-28:56) – Jake Query opens up the week by reacting to the NBA draft lottery and the Pacers losing out on retaining their draft pick. He explains how the sun rose up today regardless and that the Pacers had to take a big swing to get a center. He also writes the script for an Indiana Pacers 30 for 30 down the line. (28:57-35:56) – Jake takes calls from listeners of the show to hear their reaction to the Pacers' draft pick falling out of the top 4. (35:57-48:36) – Jake remembers trades of past Pacer teams that included trading for a big man. He explains that while it's frustrating, it has precedent. (48:37-1:13:49) – Jake gives details on some giveaways coming up during the show, then takes a call from Paulie to check in how he's doing and how he feels about the Pacers. Then, it's time to play trivia for tickets to meet Helio Castronevas. He also brings up the correlation between the Colts 2023 draft and the Pacers losing out on a top 4 pick. (1:13:49-1:22:25) – Jake asks the question who has more pressure on them heading into this season: Tyrese Haliburton, Daniel Jones, Ivica Zubac or Sauce Gardner? A caller says they don't understand why people are upset with the Pacers. (1:22:56-1:32:55) – From FOX 59, Mike Chappell joins to talk about how the Colts have changed their tune on Anthony Richardson, how the words from Ballard and Steichen have differed. (1:32:56-1:56:51) – Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan racing joins to talk about his podium finish in the Sonsio Grand Prix, how valuable speed is during the week and fueling strategies. He and Jake talk some college football before moving back to the Grand Prix and the local vs full course caution controversey from over the weekend. Lastly, he reveals his favorite part of Indianapolis. (1:56:52-2:13:41) – Dustin Dopirak of IndyStar was in the room where the Draft Lottery happened and he runs us through the Process and how it went down. He dispels the rumors of it being rigged based on his first-hand experience. Also, who would be the players on the "outside" of the core. (2:13:42-2:18:03) – Today’s show ends with JMV joining Jake Query in studio to preview what he’s got going on today! Thank you! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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ON TODAYS PROGRAM… FIA APROVE MORE REG CHANGES FOR 2027 SO… IS FERRARI STUCK IN A LOOP OF MEDIOCRITY?  HONDA MAKING SOME PROGRESS IN RELIABILITY WOULD VERSTAPPEN BE TOO MUCH FOR MOTORSPORTS IF HE LEAVES F1 AND… FERNANDO SAYS PATIENCE IS MY STRENGTH WITH HINTS OF NO RETIREMENT ANY TIME SOON!! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: ROBIN FRINJS WHO JUST WON THE WEC RACE AT SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS! AND, HANNES VAN ASSELDONK! BONUS: DAVID COULTHARD AND LONG TIME F1W LISTENER... CHRISTOPHER DEHARDE. ISACK HADJAR THRILLS CROWD AT GRAND PRIX DE FRANCE HISTORIQUE HOMECOMING  Isack Hadjar roared the 2011 championship-winning RB7 past a sea of French fans as he returned to home soil for the first time as an Oracle Red Bull Racing driver at Circuit Paul Ricard.   In front of an adoring home crowd, Isack paraded around the iconic track allowing him to soak up the electric atmosphere, before taking part in the ‘Fast and Famous' demo run alongside legends of the sport.  Joined by CEO and Team Principal Laurent Mekies, Isack was cheered on by a passionate sell-out crowd of 25,000 fans, as he completed demonstration laps around Le Castellet for the first time since claiming victory there in the Formula Regional European Championship in 2021.   Headlining the 2026 Grand Prix de France Historique, Isack took to the 5.8km Grand Prix course, returning RB7 to the historic Formula One layout, waving to his fans as their roar from the grandstands rivalled the deafening thunder of the car's V8 engine.   Isack later joined fellow French F1 driver Esteban Ocon in the ‘Fast and Famous' segment, which placed cars from several decades of F1 history against one another in a celebration of legacy. Earning the biggest cheer of the afternoon, Isack raced Ocon down the Mistral Straight.   Sharing the track with four-time World Champion Alain Prost, Isack followed in the slipstream of one of his childhood heroes around Circuit Paul Ricard while also driving alongside Jean Alesi, Philippe Alliot and René Arnoux, amongst some of the most celebrated names to race under the French flag.   Capping off a memorable afternoon under the Le Castellet sunshine, Isack was given the honour by waving Le Tricolore to signal the start of the ‘Historic F1 race', featuring an extraordinary collection of World Championship-winning drivers and decades of iconic F1 machinery.   Isack Hadjar, Oracle Red Bull Racing driver, said: "Being here was the perfect day. It was my home Grand Prix here in France and it was my chance to feel the support from so many fans today. I had a lot of fun, both on track and in the paddock. The roar of RB7's V8 is iconic and it felt so light around this circuit which made for a lovely drive. The atmosphere was unreal, you can get so close to the fans and enjoy special moments with them. Coming here brought back a lot of memories from winning races in F4 and to drive around Paul Ricard in an F1 car was a full circle moment." Laurent Mekies, CEO and Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing, said: "Today has been an incredible event, it's the first time Oracle Red Bull Racing have shown up in this way for the Grand Prix de France Historique and it felt like a really special occasion. Isack's popularity here has been through the roof, you feel an extraordinary sense of passion from the French fans for their motorsport and Isack. He had a great afternoon having a good go on track against cars from so many different eras of our sport. Our heritage team and Showrun programme is so unique to Red Bull, it's our way of bringing Formula One to those that haven't been able to experience a Grand Prix atmosphere before and today they got that." Kucharczyk Breaks Through for First INDY NXT Win at IMS INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, May 9, 2026) – Tymek Kucharczyk was Mr. Consistency for the first five races of the INDY NXT by Firestone season. But now he's a winner. Series rookie Kucharczyk, the first Polish driver to compete in the INDYCAR development series, earned his first career victory by holding off Max Taylor to win Race 2 of the Indianapolis Grand Prix doubleheader Saturday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. SEE: Race Results “What a special day,” Kucharczyk said. “To do it here, coming back to November in my first test in an INDY NXT car, now a winner here at Indy, it's spectacular. I'm so grateful to my sponsors, to my team. It was a tough race. It was really, really hard to hold Max behind me. He was pushing me for the whole race.” Kucharczyk was the only driver to record a top-five finish in the first five races this season, but his best was third place, three times. He finished fourth in Race 1 of this doubleheader in mixed conditions Friday. But Kucharczyk climbed from fifth to the lead after the first two turns on the 14-turn, 2.439-mile circuit, leading all 30 laps in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports car. He took the checkered flag .6273 of a second ahead of Taylor in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen machine of Andretti Global after a taut, race-long duel in the caution-free race. Enzo Fittipaldi, who won Race 1 Friday, prevailed in an exciting three-way fight over the last 10 laps of the race for the final podium spot in the No. 67 HMD Motorsports machine. Lochie Hughes placed fourth in the No. 26 Andretti Global car, with Alessandro de Tullio rounding out the top five in the No. 14 AJ Foyt Racing entry. Series leader Nikita Johnson placed sixth in the No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR car. Kucharczyk climbed to second in the standings with his win, 11 points behind Johnson. There were two main flashpoints in the race, which took place under sunny skies in a contrast to the wet conditions at the finish Friday. The first came at the green flag. Taylor started from pole and went side by side with Josh Pierson's No. 29 Starchive Andretti entry of Andretti Global, with both cars going wide. Kucharczyk snuck through the opening for the lead, with Taylor clinging to second. Kucharczyk maintained a gap of six- to seven-tenths of a second for the next 16 laps before the second main incident of the race. Kucharczyk locked his right front wheel braking for Turn 1 on Lap 17, creating a large flat spot on his Firestone Firehawk tire. “Other than the lockup that I made midway through the race, it was a pretty flawless execution,” Kucharczyk said. “I don't think we had probably the fastest car on the grid today, but the first lap helped me massively. Max was pushing really hard, so I had to save the Push to Pass at the end, as well. It's all good. I made it happen, so super, super grateful.” Taylor pulled to within .4807 of a second on Lap 23, and it appeared the flat spot on his tire may have started to sap speed from Kucharczyk. But the Pole managed his tires and saved enough Push to Pass engine boost to increase the gap to .7830 of a second on Lap 25. He maintained a steady gap to the checkered flag. “That was everything,” Taylor said of his effort. “I thought we were going to catch him. I messed up on the start, I think. So, something to look over. But still good points, decent points this weekend, and a lot to take away and a lot to improve on if we want to win this championship.” Taylor is third in the standings, three points behind Kucharczyk and 14 behind Johnson. The next INDY NXT by Firestone race is the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, May 31 on the streets of Detroit. Lundgaard Breaks Long Drought To Win Sonsio Grand Prix INDIANAPOLIS (Saturday, May 9, 2026) – Christian Lundgaard prevailed in a race filled with thrills, incidents and enough pit wall decisions to prematurely age strategists to win the Sonsio Grand Prix on Saturday on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, his first NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory in nearly three years. Lundgaard drove his No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet to his second career victory by 4.6713 seconds over the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet of David Malukas. Lundgaard's first career win came at the Honda Indy Toronto on July 16, 2023, while driving for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. This victory ended a 47-race winless drought for the Danish driver, and he became the third McLaren driver to win in the INDYCAR SERIES, joining Johnny Rutherford and Pato O'Ward. SEE: Race Results “Very happy,” Lundgaard said. “I really didn't expect this today. I hoped for it. This was a long wait for this win, especially around this place. You know how fast I've always been around here, and it's just been time after time after time disappointments. Now we're here. Let's go! “We did it. Let's go. Good start to May.” Graham Rahal was the final podium finisher today, third in the No. 15 Fifth Third Bank Honda to tie his season-best result. Josef Newgarden placed fourth in the No. 2 Astemo Team Penske Chevrolet to put two Penske cars in the top four. NTT P1 Award winner Alex Palou, who led every session he was on track this weekend entering the 85-lap race, rounded out the top five in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Lundgaard, who started fourth, took the lead for good with a scintillating pass of Malukas on Lap 68. The two drivers raced side by side through Turns 3 and 4 before Lundgaard slipped through a small opening in the Turns 5 and 6 chicane leading to the backstretch of the 14-turn, 2.439-mile circuit. Then Lundgaard, who last pitted for the final time one lap earlier than Malukas on Lap 65, pulled away over the closing laps. Malukas led a race-high 27 laps, four more than Lundgaard, as he fell just short of earning his first career victory. “We were very strong in those middle stints, and then toward the end, we maybe made the wrong decision on wing (adjustments) there,” Malukas said. “We were just falling apart. I was doing everything I can just to survive, and Rahal was coming from behind. “But either way, that is a fantastic result. We went into this weekend knowing it was going to be a struggle for us. We thought we wouldn't even make the (Firestone) Fast Six (in qualifying), and here we are P2 on the podium. We're one step closer to getting that win.” Chaos and snap decisions from strategists reigned from the drop of the green flag until the race settled into a rhythm after the final round of pit stops for the field with 20 to 25 laps to go. Palou led into Turn 1 at the start, seeking his fourth consecutive victory in this road race that opens the Month of May at IMS. Behind him, O'Ward in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, Scott Dixon in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, Felix Rosenqvist in the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda and Caio Collet in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet were collected in a chain-reaction accident as the 25-car field funneled from the front straightaway to the tight Turns 1-2 complex. That incident helped Malukas jump from fifth to second and triggered the first of three full-course cautions in the race. Many teams began to adopt alternate strategies to cope with the early field shuffle, entering for tires and fuel when the pits opened on Lap 3. Meanwhile, Palou stayed on track and began to pad his lead. Kyle Kirkwood drove his No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda of Andretti Global past Malukas for second place on Lap 7, and the top two drivers in the series point standings started to pull away and possibly set up a one-on-one duel for victory. The race turned on its head on Lap 22 when the No. 20 Java House Chevrolet driven by Alexander Rossi of ECR stopped along the pit wall near the Yard of Bricks start-finish line on the front straightaway with a mechanical problem. Many other cars had started to pit before the full-course yellow, but Palou and Kirkwood did not from the top two spots. Palou and Kirkwood entered the pits on Lap 25, dropping them to 19th and 20th, respectively, when they returned to speed. Palou and Kirkwood just avoided calamity on the restart on Lap 28, darting around another chain-reaction collision – this time in Turn 13 – between Rosenqvist, O'Ward, Sting Ray Robb in the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger – Goodheart Chevrolet and Kyffin Simpson in the No. 8 Sunoco Chip Ganassi Racing Honda. Kirkwood's chances at contending for victory ended during his pit service on Lap 39, when a slow right-front wheel change resulted in a 15.2-second stop. Palou's stop was 7.2 seconds on the same lap, allowing him to continue to march toward the front. But he never got any closer than fifth, ending up 14.3630 seconds behind winner Lundgaard. Palou's two-race win streak this season ended, but he still padded his series lead over Kirkwood to 27 points. Kirkwood finished ninth. Lundgaard will try to repeat Palou's 2025 “double” of winning the Sonsio Grand Prix and the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge when the 110th edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” takes place Sunday, May 24. Practice on the fabled 2.5-mile oval opens Tuesday, May 12.  

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 15 – The 51st Acura Grand Prix Of Long Beach with Alex Palou, Scott Dixon, Graham Rahal, Louie Foster, Nolan Siegel And Long Beach Grand Prix President And CEO Jim Liaw April 21, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental has another big episode after the 51st Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Martin's guests include this year's winning driver, Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, two-time Long Beach winner Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Graham Rahal and Louis Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren. Also, Martin has an exclusive, deep-dive interview with Grand Prix Association of Long Beach President and CEO Jim Liaw, who had to take over quickly after then events longtime leader, Jim Michaelian, unexpectedly died on March 21 at the age of 83. Liaw was able to take over the helm in a rather seamless transition for another successful event on the streets of Long Beach. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

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After a busy weekend of racing, Phil and Josh return for E309 of the GSP to cover IndyCar, NASCAR, F1, and more! Alex Palou continues his greatness with another win at Barber in the NTT IndyCar Series, while Graham Rahal got his first podium in three years. The guys go over the race and other key players as the drivers and teams get a welcome rest before Long Beach. Dennis Hamlin dominated another race at Martinsville, but William Clyde Elliott ended up getting Hendrick Motorsports and Chevy their first win of the 2026 Cup Series season at the paperclip. Other stories included Darrell Wallace, Jr., and Carson Hocevar's incident and other drivers' struggles as they take the week off for Easter. The O'Reilly Series race was carnage-filled, but Justin Allgaier's momentum continues with another win. Lee Pulliam made an emotional debut and had a chance to win the race for JRM. Andrea Kimi Antonelli became the youngest driver ever to lead the Formula 1 World Championship after winning a second consecutive race at the Japanese Grand Prix. McLaren finally showed up with Oscar Piastri, while Ferrari saw their usual ups and downs with Lewis Hamilton losing a podium but Charles Leclerc picking up the pieces. With a month off between this race and Miami, the guys look at who goes in with and without momentum. The GSP Roundup reviews Indy NXT, MotoGP/Moto2, Supercross, World Superbikes, and Super Formula before Phil and Josh come back to make picks for Trucks and O'Reilly (possibly Cleetus McFarland) at The Rock. Josh lets us know all things going on in iRacing in the Sim Segment before Show Close. Like, comment, and subscribe! 

You know the competition in IndyCar is tough when a race win comes down to a bad pitstop. That's exactly what happened in Barber over the weekend, as the Arrow McLaren team came up short on Christian Lundgaard's final stop allowing Alex Palou to cruise to his second victory of the season. Conor Daly and Producer Bobby are back on Speed Street to break down the action of the race, and they're joined by podium finisher Graham Rahal to hear about his day and outlook on the 2026 season so far. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou’s dominating performance once again, winning the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park, while Christian Lundgaard had a chance to dethrone him before a bad pit stop. They later talk about Graham Rahal’s first podium finish since August 2023. They also talk about how David Malukas has been the key winner of the off-season. They also talk about the return of the Burger Bash with a new date, being Thursday March 21st. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin answer fan questions on who could be the one to challenge Palou on victories. They also talk about rumors of F2 races in Miami or Montreal, making up for cancelled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, could affect a possible Indy 500 return for Colton Herta. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the TV ratings from Barber being under one million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… KIMI WINS AGAIN WITH A LITTLE SAFETY CAR KARMA! GEORGE GETS HIS CAGE RATTLED BY ANTONELLI MCLAREN QUICKLY CATCHING UP WITH MERCEDES. RED BULL CLEARLY A MID PACK TEAM. DID THE NEW RULES CONTRIBUTE TO OLIE'S BIG CRASH? AND…FERNANDO HELD BACK GP2 ENGINE aaahhh! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: CHRISTIAN KLEIN. 2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Sunday Kimi Antonelli It feels great to get my second win! I made a bad start from pole and was kicking myself that we lost so many positions. When we were in free air on the Medium tyre though, I was able to improve my pace quite a lot. We were fortunate with the timing of the Safety Car and that put us in the lead; it made my life a lot easier! Who knows what would have happened without that, but I felt like we had the speed today to challenge for the win without it. This is the best way to head into this mini break in the season. I am going to enjoy the moment but use the time well to work on where I can improve. As a team, and despite winning the first three races, we know we need to keep raising our game too. We had a real battle today and we know that it's not going to be easy to keep up this run of form. We're looking forward to using the time ahead of Miami well and hopefully putting ourselves in a strong position once the season resumes. George Russell We've had a lot of bad luck this weekend and that is unfortunate as we were definitely in the fight for the win today. After a difficult start, we'd managed to get ourselves back to P2 but stopped just one lap before the safety car was deployed. That changed the complexion of the race and unfortunately, after taking the restart in P3, we lost two more positions as a result firstly of hitting the harvesting limit and then an unexpected superclip. It was pretty frustrating but that's the way racing goes sometimes. It's clear from this weekend that our competitors are beginning to optimise their cars much more now. We have enjoyed a great start to the season, but our rivals are hot on our heels as we saw today. The upcoming gap in the calendar will also give everyone a chance to develop further so we know that, once we're back on track in Miami, we are in for a proper fight. Toto Wolff, CEO & Team Principal We had an exciting race today with plenty of overtaking which hasn't always been the case here at Suzuka. It's a new way of racing where you have to think strategically in order to both pass and then make sure it sticks. It's a great challenge for both the drivers and the teams and it makes the race very unpredictable. Sometimes you need the luck to go your way in racing and that was the case with Kimi today. He lost positions at the start but was able to get them back with a fortunately timed safety car. Whilst that was helpful to him, his pace in the second half of the race showed what he was capable of. George was on the flip side of that equation and lost out having pitted just one lap before the safety car came out. He then lost more positions, firstly on the restart as he hit the harvesting limit and was low on deployment and then secondly with an unexpected superclip. He fought hard to get back to P4, but he's certainly had more than his share of bad luck this weekend. Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director Well done to Kimi on his second win. He had really strong pace and, whilst he benefited from the safety car to put him into the lead, he was able to comfortably control the race once he was in that position. Kimi's fortune was George's misfortune. Had we stopped George a lap later, he would have retained the lead for the restart. As it happened, he dropped to P3 and lost a further place to Lewis when he hit the harvesting limit too early in the lap and had insufficient battery for the restart. He then had another frustrating issue where a bug in the software code, triggered by a button press and a gear shift at the same time, caused the power unit to go into superclip and charge the battery which allowed Charles to pass. He battled back to P4 but it was a frustrating afternoon for George. Clearly there is a lot that we need to work on and understand in the next few weeks. We've made a great start to the season, but our competitors are closing in. Happily, we have several areas of improvement and we will make the maximum use of the gap in the calendar to develop in the places where we are not strong enough. Palou Dominates To Win in Another Barber Beatdown BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sunday, March 29, 2026) – Alex Palou appears to be running wild again after another dominant victory at Barber Motorsports Park. Four-time and defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Palou earned his second victory in four races this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, starting from the pole and winning the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst by 13.2775 seconds over the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet of Christian Lundgaard. Palou led 79 of the 90 laps on the 17-turn, 2.3-mile road course. SEE: Race Results “Incredible day,” Palou said. “I told you qualifying was one of the best car balances I've ever driven. Today in the race, it was pretty good in the beginning, really good at the end, but we suffered a little bit on the used blacks (Firestone Firehawk primary tires) that we had to use. “Another win here. Love this place, love the fans. What a great day.” Graham Rahal placed third in the No. 15 First Third Bank Honda fielded by Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, his first podium finish since August 2023 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. “I felt like this was coming,” Rahal said. “We're pretty pleased with this. Feels good.” David Malukas continued his consistent start to his Team Penske tenure by finishing fourth in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Malukas has placed sixth or better in three of his four starts with the fabled team this season. Series leader Kyle Kirkwood rounded out the top five finishers – all from different teams – in the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda of Andretti Global. There's something about this rolling, picturesque circuit and recent dominance by Palou, who earned his third career Barber win. He won last year in 16.005 seconds. The first of his 21 career victories also came here in 2021, but by a scant .4016 of a second. One more ominous fact about Palou's victory for the other 24 drivers in the field: He has gone on to win the Astor Challenge Cup as series champion in the same season as both of his prior Barber victories. Palou stayed in second in the 2026 series standings with this victory but trimmed the gap to leader Kirkwood from 26 to two points as he tries to win a fourth consecutive title. While the margin of victory was the biggest in an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race since Palou's crushing victory last April at Barber, the final gap might be a bit misleading. Palou led by 7.2 seconds on Lap 52 while running on a used pair of Firestone Firehawk primary tires, but Lundgaard started to chip away at that gap, gaining nearly a half-second on some laps on the quicker but less durable alternate tire. The gap was trimmed to three seconds when Palou made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 65, taking another set of used primary tires for the run to the finish. Lundgaard inherited the lead during Palou's last stop and stayed on track for another four laps, trying to gain more time on Palou and perhaps land within striking distance of Palou after Lundgaard's last stop. Lundgaard entered the pits at the end of Lap 69 for his final service. But calamity struck, as the right-rear wheel change was slow. That produced a 17.8-second stop, about nine seconds slower than normal. Lundgaard returned to the track in third, behind Rahal. Game over. Palou was home free. “I think so,” Lundgaard said when asked if he could have caught Palou. “We know the pace that we had and just how we were catching him. It's unfortunate. The guys have done an amazing job, and I don't think that's (mistake) ever really happened. One in almost 100 starts, I think it's OK.” Palou led Rahal by 10.8 seconds after that pit drama and cruised to the finish in the caution-free race. But Lundgaard and Rahal engaged in a spirited joust for second over the closing laps, with Lundgaard finally diving under Rahal in Turn 5 for second with three laps to go. That was the last of 11 on-track passes during the race for Lundgaard, including seven for position in the top 10 – both race highs. “At the end of the day, I wanted to go out there and repass Graham,” Lundgaard said. “Just to make up for that (pit mistake) and put a statement to, ‘We got it.'” Rahal then held off a charging Malukas to keep the precious podium spot for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES race is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 19.    

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 9 – Team Penske sweeps Phoenix Winning both INDYCAR and NASCAR Races with Josef Newgarden and Ryan Blaney. Also, Big News on Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. March 10, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental was at the big INDYCAR-NASCAR Doubleheader Weekend at Phoenix Raceway the weekend of March 6-8 and has a double-packed episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin's guests include Team Penske and INDYCAR Owner Roger Penske, Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix INDYCAR winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, NASCAR Cup Series winner and 2023 series champion Ryan Blaney of Team Penske, three-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Joey Logano of Team Penske. Also, two-time and defending NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson of Hendrick Motorsports, two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch of Richard Childress Racing, three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin of Joe Gibbs Racing, 2020 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Chase Elliott of Hendrick Motorsports, 2021 Daytona 500 winner Michael McDowell of Spire Motorsports, Bubba Wallace of 23XI Racing. Also, IndyCar drivers Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, Christian Rasmussen of ECR, and Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Finally, Penske Corporation President Bud Denker, who gave an extensive interview on the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. for joining us on this edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is on the way to Arlington, Texas for the March 15 Java House Grand Prix of Arlington and Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental will be there for all the great action on next week's episode. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Kenny and Crash get a quick but concise chat in with INDYCAR driver and co-owner of Rahal Ducati Moto team, Graham Rahal. He raves about his rider and rising star Kayla Yaakov, citing her importance to the future of MotoAmerica Supersport by virtue of her work ethic at such a young age.

The Freaks are still riding high off adrenaline, following a phenomenal weekend at Phoenix Raceway! They share their experience being in attendance for INDYCAR's return to Arizona as part of an immensely successful “Desert Double” with NASCAR, also breaking down the spectacles between all three series. Winner Josef Newgarden joins, Graham Rahal, Joey Logano and Chad Green, who came out guns blazing for NHRA!

The Freaks are still riding high off adrenaline, following a phenomenal weekend at Phoenix Raceway! They share their experience being in attendance for INDYCAR's return to Arizona as part of an immensely successful “Desert Double” with NASCAR, also breaking down the spectacles between all three series. Winner Josef Newgarden joins, Graham Rahal, Joey Logano and Chad Green, who came out guns blazing for NHRA!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Rob Perez aka @r.oh.bee and "the happiest guy out there" needs no introduction. Rob and I met at the 50th running of the Marine Corps Marathon and ended up running the entire race together with Team Melissa of Ainsley's Angels.During this episode, sponsored by Amazfit and Cure Hydration, we talk about:How a cold DM turned into running the Marine Corps Marathon together with Ainsley's Angels Some of our highlights from MCMRunning with Achilles InternationalHow he did four marathons in four weeks all while running his government shutdown miles and working a 9-5 jobRunning The Speed Project(s): two 300-mile, unsanctioned races in the U.S. and Chile Life as a submariner in the Navy and what it was like to run on a treadmill underwaterHow he grew up racing go-karts and has raced against (and beaten) drivers like Graham Rahal, Marco Andretti, Josef NewgardenSports he played growing up and how he ended up joining the military How he started his content creation journey and the sunscreen video that started his momentum The mustache His Mexican heritage (he's half Mexican) Opportunities that have come about through content creation His advice for avoiding burnout What's next for Rob Other Links:Bobby Bigote Instagram accountCameron Balser Episode of Finish Lines & MilestonesSponsor Details:Amazfit - Use ALLYB for 10% off your orderCure Hydration - Use ALLYB for 20% off your first orderThis is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.Follow me on Instagram @allytbrett_runs.

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 6, EPISODE 6 – Get to know IndyCar's newest driver -- Mick Schumacher. Also, IndyCar Drivers Graham Rahal and Christian Lundgaard February 17, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy has another great lineup of drivers on this edition of Pit Pass Indy, including an exclusive interview with one of IndyCar's newest drivers, Mick Schumacher. The son of seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher, Mick was the 2018 FIA Formula 3 European Champion and the 2020 FIA Formula 2 Champion. Schumacher raced in Formula 1 with Haas F1 from 2021 to 2022. Most recently, Schumacher served as a reserve driver for Mercedes and McLaren before joining Alpine's World Endurance Championship program in 2024. Schumacher signed with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in the offseason and begins his IndyCar rookie season at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg February 26 to March 1. Martin also has exclusive interviews with Rahal Letterman Lanigan veteran driver Graham Rahal and Arrow McLaren's Christian Lundgaard. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona with Porsche Penske and Felipe Nasr winning for third consecutive year, and which IndyCar drivers performed well in the race. They also talk about the return of the Wienie 500 on Carb Day. They later talk about the rumors of a Washington D.C. race happening later this year after President Donald Trump posted an A.I. video of it on Truth Social. They also talk about the latest update from Prema Racing as they are skipping content days and the Phoenix testing. They later talk about the latest rumors from Romain Grosjean to Dale Coyne Racing and Conor Daly to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. They also talk about what happened today during content day. In the second segment, they talk about Nolan Siegel saying that he’s aware of his expectations ahead of the season. They also talk about Alex Palou ordered to pay $12M from the McLaren fallout. They later talk about the future of Graham Rahal. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks more about the Alex Palou/McLaren payout. Kevin also talks about Dennis Hauger having a blank suit at content day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IndyCar driver and avid Ohio State fan, Graham Rahal, joins the show to share his thoughts on Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game between his Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers. He also gives his thoughts on last night College Football Rankings, highlights where the Ohio State is weakest, and gives a lot of credit to Curt Cignetti for how quickly he has turned the program around. Finally, Graham discusses what he’s been up to this offseason, the recent IndyCar meetings that are going on, and the addition of Mick Schumacher.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-14:22) – Rhett Lewis from the Big Ten & NFL Network joins the show to break down Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game between the Hoosiers and Buckeyes. He believes that there are ways for IU to move the ball against a vaunted OSU defense, identifies some concerns that he has going into the game for both teams, and still finds it hard to believe that IU is in the Big Ten Championship game considering he only won 16 games during his career at Indiana. (16:28-28:20) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Circle City Spin joins Query & Company to recap last night’s loss for the Indiana Pacers against the Denver Nuggets. Jake asks Tony if we know what direction this season is heading towards yet, discusses the future of Jarace Walker based off the inconsistencies this season from the former lottery pick, and lets Jake know they have brought in another cat in the East house. (28:20-45:36) – Tim May from FanStreamSports.com joins the show to give the Ohio State perspective heading into the Big Ten Championship game. Tim believes the Heisman winner will be the Big Ten Champion, highlights some of the standout players on the defensive line for the Buckeyes, evaluates how the Ohio State offensive line has grown as the season has gone on, and agrees with Graham Rahal that Ohio State has been holding back some things offensively throughout the regular season.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:04) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison briefly recapping the losses last night for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Hoosiers. Rhett Lewis from the Big Ten & NFL Network joins the show to break down Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game between the Hoosiers and Buckeyes. He believes that there are ways for IU to move the ball against a vaunted OSU defense, identifies some concerns that he has going into the game for both teams, and still finds it hard to believe that IU is in the Big Ten Championship game considering he only won 16 games during his career at Indiana. (25:04-40:39) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Circle City Spin joins Query & Company to recap last night’s loss for the Indiana Pacers against the Denver Nuggets. Jake asks Tony if we know what direction this season is heading towards yet, discusses the future of Jarace Walker based off the inconsistencies this season from the former lottery pick, and lets Jake know they have brought in another cat in the East house. (40:39-45:42) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie giving away some tickets for the Big Ten Fan Fest and Jake issuing an apology to Purdue basketball fans. (45:42-1:07:53) – Hour number two kicks off with Jake Query highlighting the players that are, or aren’t, currently practicing for the Indianapolis Colts today. It leads to a conversation about the health of the pass catchers for the Colts and a discussion with producer Eddie Garrison about the production, or lack thereof, from Michael Pittman Jr., Josh Downs, and Alec Pierce. (1:07:39-1:25:23) – Tim May from FanStreamSports.com joins the show to give the Ohio State perspective heading into the Big Ten Championship game. Tim believes the Heisman winner will be the Big Ten Champion, highlights some of the standout players on the defensive line for the Buckeyes, evaluates how the Ohio State offensive line has grown as the season has gone on, and agrees with Graham Rahal that Ohio State has been holding back some things offensively throughout the regular season. (1:25:23-1:27:55) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing their Christmas traditions growing up. (1:27:55-1:49:26) – Amp Harris joins the show to promote the Amp Harris & Reggie Warne Put a Smile on a Child’s Face for Christmas Toy Drive on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He shares why he has so much passion for doing this toy drive every year starting back in the early 2010s and (1:49:26-2:05:08) – The voice of the Indianapolis Colts, Matt Taylor, makes his weekly appearance on Query & Company to preview the upcoming game for the Colts. Jake and Matt’s conversation starts by discussing the injuries that the Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars are dealing with, believes that the struggles for Daniel Jones could also be connected to the overall health of his pass catchers, and shares his thoughts on Jacksonville. (2:05:08-2:08:58) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake from Columbus to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-23:07) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night college football rankings. Eddie tries to explain to Jake which teams could be bid stealers this weekend in conference championship games. Jake also comments on national reporters being days behind the reporting on Sauce Gardner NOT being up for consideration for injured reserve. (23:07-39:51) – IndyCar driver and avid Ohio State fan, Graham Rahal, joins the show to share his thoughts on Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game between his Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers. He also gives his thoughts on last night College Football Rankings, highlights where the Ohio State is weakest, and gives a lot of credit to Curt Cignetti for how quickly he has turned the program around. Finally, Graham discusses what he’s been up to this offseason, the recent IndyCar meetings that are going on, and the addition of Mick Schumacher. (39:51-45:29) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake discussing what he saw from Purdue last night in their first conference win of the season over Rutgers. He explains how Matt Painter’s bunch is the deepest college basketball team in the country. (45:29-1:07:39) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier joins Jake Query on today’s show to continue the Purdue conversation. They start their chat by highlighting some of the football players that the Boilermakers landed today on national signing day and then shifts to basketball by assessing if Matt Painter’s team has the ability to change their offensive identity from game to game or if they are going to have a specific game plan every night that becomes unstoppable. (1:07:39-1:20:55) – Jake and Eddie discuss the Colts decision to part ways with Michael Badgley and sign Blake Grupe instead of Justin Tucker. Would signing Tucker be too much of a distraction? (1:20:55-1:25:28) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake Query responding to some texts that he’s received on the text line. (1:25:28-1:46:45) – Does the winner of Saturday’s Big Ten Championship Game also become the Heisman Trophy winner? Jake and Eddie discuss that and try to figure out how Diego Pavia goes from not being in discussion a week ago to having the second-best odds to win the award over Jeremiyah Love and Julian Sayin. (1:46:45-2:02:41) – Joel Erickson from the IndyStar makes his weekly Wednesday visit on Query & Company to share his observations from the first Colts practice of the week. His conversation with Jake starts by discussing the team signing Blake Grupe over Justin Tucker, tries his best to pinpoint when Daniel Jones fractured his fibula, assess if the team is starting to pucker up a little bit with the recent struggles, and notes a couple of things that Jacksonville does well that they could exploit on Sunday. (2:02:41-2:07:52) – Today’s show closes out with Jake asking Eddie and JMV’s producer, James, about the relationship between the Riddler and Joker and Batman. Plus, JMV joins the show to preview what he’s got going on today!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-16:28) – IndyCar driver and avid Ohio State fan, Graham Rahal, joins the show to share his thoughts on Saturday’s Big Ten Championship game between his Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers. He also gives his thoughts on last night College Football Rankings, highlights where the Ohio State is weakest, and gives a lot of credit to Curt Cignetti for how quickly he has turned the program around. Finally, Graham discusses what he’s been up to this offseason, the recent IndyCar meetings that are going on, and the addition of Mick Schumacher. (16:28-26:46) – Sam King from the Lafayette Journal & Courier joins Jake Query on today’s show to continue the Purdue conversation. They start their chat by highlighting some of the football players that the Boilermakers landed today on national signing day and then shifts to basketball by assessing if Matt Painter’s team has the ability to change their offensive identity from game to game or if they are going to have a specific game plan every night that becomes unstoppable. (26:46-42:10) – Joel Erickson from the IndyStar makes his weekly Wednesday visit on Query & Company to share his observations from the first Colts practice of the week. His conversation with Jake starts by discussing the team signing Blake Grupe over Justin Tucker, tries his best to pinpoint when Daniel Jones fractured his fibula, assess if the team is starting to pucker up a little bit with the recent struggles, and notes a couple of things that Jacksonville does well that they could exploit on Sunday.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Rahal joins Hinch to talk about his dealership business, his time in IndyCar, Mick's test, what's on the horizon for RLL, his favorite year in racing, and so much more in a long chat.+++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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 63 – Unpacking the end of the 2025 INDYCAR Series Season with Scott Dixon, Scott McLaughlin, Marcus Ericsson and much more September 9, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty to unpack in the latest Pit Pass Indy as IndyCar heads into the offseason with a flurry of big announcements. In addition to catching up on all the IndyCar news, Martin has exclusive interviews with six-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing, Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, and Jacob Abel of Dale Coyne Racing. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

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 58 – Closing in on the INDYCAR Championship at Portland with Alex Palou. Also, Scott Dixon, Kyle Kirkwood, Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal August 5, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin previews this weekend's BITNILE.com Grand Prix of Portland presented by Ask ROI as Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing is closing in on another championship. Palou enters the weekend with a 121-point lead over Pato O'Ward in the NTT INDYCAR SERIES standings. Palou will clinch his third-straight IndyCar championship, his fourth overall, if he has a 108-point lead or better after the August 10 race at Portland International Raceway. Hear from Palou on this episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Also, Martin has exclusive interviews with NTT IndyCar Series drivers Scott Dixon, Kyle Kirkwood, Josef Newgarden and Graham Rahal. 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

Ozzy!  Fox ratings analysis.  Was Iowa purposely tanked?  Graham Rahal- career analysis.  Kirby's wife's ability to judge character.  Zak Brown interviews and Palou.    Toronto review and Laguna Seca picks. @hironindycar

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(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.

Tonight, on a Wednesday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they are live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to recap day one of open testing for the 109th Indianapolis 500. They talk about what they observed early on and who has new liveries for the race. They also talk about fewer than 10,000 tickets are available for this year's race, and they also talk about the possibility of Mexico City going on the 2026 calendar. Later in the first hour of the show, they answer fan questions from X, talking about what to expect for the second day of testing, how the show’s upcoming schedule could conflict with the Indiana Pacers Playoffs, how the drivers reacted to the hybrid, and who looked good on the no-tow charts. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about Kevin getting a new car. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about upcoming details for the Burger Bash. They also talk about Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden topping the timing charts on the first day of testing, with Kyle Larson dealing with technical gremlins and finishing 11th, and that nine of the top ten cars were Honda’s. They also talk about Graham Rahal brushing the wall, while Santino Ferrucci and Jack Harvey had engine failures and hybrid issues, and Rinus VeeKay had a slow day along with his Dale Coyne Racing teammate, Jacob Abel. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about the latest relief driver rules for Kyle Larson and Tony Kanaan. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about what to learn for tomorrow’s testing and some news regarding RLL’s IMSA program with BMW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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(00:00-23:11) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Indiana win over Purdue. Jake also plays the comment that Matt Painter made after the game about the Indiana fans and questions if Painter was also talking to the Purdue fans at the same time. (23:11-37:13) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on the program to identify what was different between the first half and second half for Indiana in the win over Purdue. Also, Don credits the seniors for being the ones to lead the Hoosiers to a victory, applauds the job that Luke Goode has done this season at becoming the vocal leader of this team in less than a full season, and examines the final four regular season games for IU. (37:13-42:14) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake sharing his opinion on Mike Woodson bringing out “the chair” that Bob Knight threw across the court in 1985. (42:14-1:03:45) – IndyCar driver Graham Rahal joins Jake Query to preview the start of the NTT IndyCar season this weekend in St. Petersburg. Jake asks Graham how he’s feeling heading into the season, explains some of the issues that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has had in the last two years, provides context around why there haven’t been as many drivers winning races that started P1, and comments on Ohio State winning the first expanded CFP. (1:03:45-1:17:53) – Purdue baseball player, Logan Sutter, joins the program after one of the best performances by a Boilermaker in program history. Sutter talks about his 6/6 performance against Niagra on Saturday, takes Jake through the day in the life as a college baseball player, and what his plans are after college. (1:17:53-1:28:06) – Hour number two concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the Colts brass that will be making appearances on the three shows between tomorrow and Wednesday. Jake also explains the three things that get worked out the most during combine week. (1:28:51-1:51:48) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to explain who the combine is most beneficial for between the prospects, coaches, general managers, or the scouts. Mike also discusses the upcoming event for the Indianapolis Colts tonight at the Murat, some of the biggest misses the Colts have had in the draft and addresses how Jake’s at the beginning of the segment made him feel uncomfortable. (1:51:48-2:02:35) – Jake returns from break and revisits a conversation he had earlier in the show about “the chair” that Mike Woodson was sitting in. Plus, we give away tickets for a listener to go see Dropkick Murphy’s & Bad Religion! (2:02:35-2:09:51) – Today’s show closes with Jake and Eddie giving away two pairs of tickets for a listener to go see Luke Bryan!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:59) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on the program to identify what was different between the first half and second half for Indiana in the win over Purdue. Also, Don credits the seniors for being the ones to lead the Hoosiers to a victory, applauds the job that Luke Goode has done this season at becoming the vocal leader of this team in less than a full season, and examines the final four regular season games for IU. (12:59-31:20) – IndyCar driver Graham Rahal joins Jake Query to preview the start of the NTT IndyCar season this weekend in St. Petersburg. Jake asks Graham how he’s feeling heading into the season, explains some of the issues that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has had in the last two years, provides context around why there haven’t been as many drivers winning races that started P1, and comments on Ohio State winning the first expanded CFP. (31:20-53:25) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to explain who the combine is most beneficial for between the prospects, coaches, general managers, or the scouts. Mike also discusses the upcoming event for the Indianapolis Colts tonight at the Murat, some of the biggest misses the Colts have had in the draft and addresses how Jake’s at the beginning of the segment made him feel uncomfortable.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Rahal is a staple of the IndyCar series, now entering his 18th season as a driver. Part of the Rahal family, the son of Bobby Rahal has made a name in the sport in his own right, not only taking multiple victories in the series, but working just as hard away from the track […]