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00:00 – 25:27 - JMV recaps the 110th Running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indy 500! He talks about the incredibly close finish, and the emotions David Malukas must’ve felt after coming so close to winning. 25:28 – 39:34 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network and more joins the show! Greg gives an update on Team USA ahead of the World Cup, and then dives into the Indy 500! 39:25 – 45:06 – JMV gives his appreciation for Ed Carpenter and his reaction to wrecking out of Sunday’s race. 45:07 – 1:11:20 – Voice of the Indy 500 Mark Jaynes joins the show and recaps the incredible finish to the race! Mark and JMV discuss the weather throughout the event, and how the weekend did not disappoint. 1:11:21 – 1:27:01– Kevin Lee from Fox Sports and Trackside joins the show to give his thoughts on the race and the finish. 1:27:02 – 1:32:31 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:32:32 – 1:55:44 – Tricia Whitaker from Apple TV joins the show! Tricia and JMV discuss the race and the ending! 1:55:45 – 2:08:07 – JMV previews the rest of the week for the show! 2:08:08 – 2:14:27 – JMV wraps up the show with his thoughts on the current state of the NBA playoffs! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… GEORGE'S MERC GOES KABLAMO WHILE IN THE LEAD GIFTING ANTONELLI THE WIN! MCLAREN MAKES ONE. BLUNDER AFTER ANOTHER… GOOD FIGHT BETWEEN MAX AND LCH FOR P2 AND… FELIX ROSENQVIST WINS THE INDY 500 BY A NOSE!!! SUPER SAD NEWS…KYLE BUSCH GONE AT 41… THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: A MOMENT IN MOTORSPORTS HISTORY WITH FRANCOIS CASTAIN!… Rosenqvist Earns Epic Victory in Closest-Ever Indianapolis 500 Finish INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 24, 2026) – Felix Rosenqvist capped his magical May by edging David Malukas in a last-lap drag race to the Yard of Bricks with the highest stakes, winning the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the closest finish in the century-plus history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Rosenqvist rode the high line against the concrete wall exiting Turn 4 on Lap 200 in the No. 60 SiriusXM Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian and powered past the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet of David Malukas to prevail by .0233 of a second. The previous closest finish in “500” history came in 1992, when Al Unser Jr. held off a charging Scott Goodyear by .043 of a second. SEE: Race Results “Unreal; I still don't believe it,” Rosenqvist said. “It kind of worked out the right way when I got back to third, and then I just had to flat-out lap on the high line, and it stuck,” Rosenqvist said. “It was just the coolest way you can finish and win an Indy 500.” The breathtaking race featured an event-record 70 lead changes over its 200 scintillating laps, breaking the previous mark of 68 set in 2013. With his second career NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory, Rosenqvist became the third Swedish driver to win “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” joining Kenny Brack (1999) and Marcus Ericsson (2022). Meyer Shank Racing also earned its second NTT INDYCAR SERIES victory – both coming in the most prestigious race in the world. Helio Castroneves captured his record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 2021 for the Ohio-based team. The victory capped a remarkable month for Rosenqvist. He and his wife, Emille, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Stella, on May 4. “I really miss my wife and my newborn child, Stella,” Rosenqvist said. “I wish they were here with me. This whole month, becoming a dad and winning the ‘500' … We joked about it in the beginning: ‘Maybe you'll win the ‘500' and have a baby.' It's just unreal.” Scott McLaughlin finished third in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet, as the fabled team placed two drivers in the top three but fell just short of a record-extending 21st Indy 500 victory. Pato O'Ward placed fourth in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, his fifth career top-four finish in seven “500” starts without a victory. Marcus Armstrong rounded out the top five in the No. 66 Acura Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian despite taking the green flag in the lead on a one-lap shootout for the victory after a late caution. An incredible .4360 of a second separated the top-five finishers. Rosenqvist's average speed was 162.021 mph. The one-lap dash to the checkered flag and immortality was set up when rookie Mick Schumacher brushed the SAFER Barrier in Turn 2 in his No. 47 Rahal Letterman Lanigan Honda on Lap 197. Racing resumed at the end of Lap 199, with Armstrong leading to the flag stand with the white flag in the air and one lap remaining, with Malukas in second and Rosenqvist third. Malukas powered to the lead entering Turn 1 and started to pull away on the backstretch of the 2.5-mile oval with teammates Armstrong and Rosenqvist running side by side in a joust for second. Rosenqvist, running the high line around the oval, nosed ahead of Armstrong in Turn 4 and set his sights on Malukas. With the checkered flag in the air ahead, Malukas drove his car toward the pit wall to try and break Rosenqvist's aerodynamic tow. Malukas then moved toward the center of the track, and Rosenqvist quickly swung his machine back toward the top of the racetrack, just barely avoiding contact. The two cars were side by side yards from the finish line when Rosenqvist nosed ahead and crossed the Yard of Bricks first by about a half-car length, the capacity crowd of 350,000 pulsating in delight. It was the most important of the 629 on-track passes in the race, including 567 for position. “I don't know what else we could have done,” Malukas said as he choked back tears in his pit box. “We were the fastest car that whole race. I gave it 150 percent. I mean, I almost crashed this damn car every lap, and we still ended up with a P2. “I just can't believe it. I don't know what else I can give. So close. This place, we're going to come back and bring it everything. We're going to give it 160 percent the next time.” Said Rosenqvist: “Good job to Marcus and David at the end. They raced really cleanly. It's because of drivers like that you get really good racing. Unbelievable.” McLaughlin, O'Ward and Armstrong then crossed the Yard of Bricks three-wide in the sprint for third, capping a race for the ages. The spellbinding finish was the final act of a dual-strategy drama that unfolded over the closing laps. O'Ward, Armstrong and Rosenqvist made their final pit stops on Laps 164, 165 and 166, respectively, right at the edge of the fuel window to finish the race without another stop under green-flag racing. Meanwhile, Malukas, McLaughlin and pole sitter Alex Palou in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda were among a group of cars that were on a different sequence and had to make their final stops on Laps 175 (Malukas) and 176 (Palou and McLaughlin). Malukas took control of that chasing group, but they were more than 20 seconds behind O'Ward, Rosenqvist and Armstrong with less than 25 laps to go. Rosenqvist, with two more laps of fuel than O'Ward, was content to ride in the draft of the Mexican and save even more fuel as both lapped nearly 10 mph slower than the chasing pack to ensure they could make it to the finish. Rosenqvist finally pounced past O'Ward for the lead on Lap 185 and was headed toward Easy Street. The chasing trio of Malukas, McLaughlin and Palou appeared to be running out of laps to catch O'Ward, Rosenqvist and Armstrong, but the field was bunched on Lap 192 when rookie Caio Collet slammed the SAFER Barrier in Turn 2 in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet of A.J. Foyt Enterprises, triggering the sixth of seven caution periods in the race. Race officials immediately red-flagged the event for accident cleanup, with all cars pulling into the pits. “It was the perfect situation for us before that,” Rosenqvist said. “We kind of had everything lined up. Pato was struggling with fuel, and we were pretty rich (on fuel) to the end. I was like: ‘This is going to be great. At some point you're just going to pass him and hopefully cruise to the win.' But then in the end, everything flipped upside-down. “But you just have to reload. I was a little negative at first. I was like, ‘Of course, this happened.' But then you just had to think forward. It actually was good when I got back to third because it felt like I was hunting instead of being hunted.” Rosenqvist led the field to green flag on the Lap 196 restart after the 10-minute red flag period, with O'Ward second and Armstrong third. But Armstrong powered to the front in the four-wide restart with a bold outside move in Turn 1, with Malukas riding his aerodynamic coattails to second. But then Schumacher made contact with the SAFER Barrier to bring out the final caution on Lap 197, setting up the one-lap dash for glory. NTT P1 Award winner Palou led a race-high 59 laps but finished seventh. Adding his 12 bonus points for earning the Indy 500 pole, Palou leads the series standings by 42 points over Malukas entering the next event, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Sunday, May 31 on the streets of Detroit. Kimi Antonelli First of all, massive commiserations to George. I feel very sorry for him as he was leading the race and was super strong. We were having a great battle in that first stint and very close on pace. I am sure it would have gone right until the end of the Grand Prix, and I am disappointed we didn't get the chance to continue that. It was not an easy race for us. The wind was very tricky and with the low temperatures, it was hard to get the tyres working. We had several lock-ups, particularly in the early stages, but fortunately were able to keep it on the track and get to the chequered flag first. It is of course not how we want to win but we will take it. We now get ready for the European portion of the season and six races in eight weekends leading up to shutdown. It will be an intense period, but we are looking forward to it. George Russell I am proud of my weekend, no matter that it ended in a retirement today. I took pole for the Sprint, won that race, took pole for the Grand Prix and was leading before we had the Power Unit issue that finished our race. I know there is nothing more I could have done this weekend to perform and that fills me with confidence moving forward into the rest of the season. It is of course a painful way to finish our Canadian Grand Prix weekend, but I will leave here satisfied that I did my best. Up until lap 30, I was thoroughly enjoying the race. I loved the battle with Kimi, and I am sure he did too. It was like going back to karting days where you are racing wheel-to-wheel, swapping the lead multiple times. I hope everyone enjoyed watching it as much as I enjoyed being in it. I just wish we could have continued it until the end of the Grand Prix. MAX... We made the right calls and didn't leave anything on the table! Finish Position: 3, Start Position: 6 "It's great to be back on the podium. It was a little bit of a surprise, but we made the right calls and didn't leave anything on the table. We had a very good first stint on the Soft tyre, and that gave us the gap we needed. The Medium tyre was more difficult because managing the temperatures, combined with going in and out of Virtual Safety Cars, made things more challenging. I enjoyed the last few laps battling with Lewis, and I pushed hard to take the position back. Over the last two weekends, we've been a lot closer, and there have been positive steps forward. It's also our first podium with our own powertrain, which is a great milestone for the Team, so credit to everyone for getting us here.”  

A historic finish at “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” a late NASCAR icon is honored after his death, a tie in the NBA's West final and a 3-0 lead in the NHL's, one tennis star advances and another is sent home early at the French Open and the result from golf's Byron Nelson. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

A historic finish punctuated “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” at The Brickyard. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Dane Neal broadcasts live on WGN Radio before the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Hear as Dane, IndyCar drivers and racing legends preview the race and share memories and excitement leading up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. This year hear from groundbreaking “Double” driver Katherine Legge, 4 time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves […]

Dane Neal broadcasts live on WGN Radio before the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500. Hear as Dane, IndyCar drivers and racing legends preview the race and share memories and excitement leading up to the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. This year hear from groundbreaking “Double” driver Katherine Legge, 4 time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves […]

Tonight on Trackside, Derek Schultz fills in with Curt Cavin, recapping Carb Day practice and the ever-tantalizing Wienie 500 before previewing this Sunday's 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. In the second segment, Derek and Curt talk about who stands out among the field as true competitors in this weekend's Greatest Spectacle. To wrap up another edition of the show, Derek and Curt remember Kyle Busch, the legendary NASCAR driver who passed away at age 41. They wrap up the show with one final preview of the state's premier sporting event.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galen Clavio and Grace Ybarra are back with a packed CrimsonCast episode covering Hoosier the Bison, the reveal of Abbey Armstrong, and why Indiana's mascot moment has landed so well with IU fans.They also talk through the latest debate over College Football Playoff expansion, the move toward a larger NCAA Tournament, and a great week for IU men's soccer after Sam Sarver turned a late FC Dallas goal into one of the most viral MLS celebrations of the year.Then it's full Indy 500 mode: qualifying, weather worries, race-day traditions, Grace's memories from the track, and winner picks for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

Welcome to our motorsports podcast where we discuss F1, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, our own racing adventures, and some other adventures!After a week off we recap some great racing over the past two weekends before previewing one of the biggest weekends in motorsports!We discuss the Nürburgring 24 Hour race and Max Verstappen's appearance that led to a sellout event (around a 25 km track!). We recap the past two MotoGP races from Le Mans and Barcelona, touch briefly on WEC's Spa race, and NASCAR's All Star race.The rest of the episode we talk about the Indy 500! The Greatest Spectacle in Motorsports! We also look ahead to the Coke 600 as well as the Canadian Grand Prix which we will have boots on the ground to report back to us next week!Coming up this weekend: NASCAR is at Charlotte, IndyCar has the Indy 500, and F1 is in Canada.

Indy 500! Coke 600! Conference Finals!The ONLY! Tyler Peacock returns for another brand new episode of The PodCock PeaCast! On this rendition we preview & predict what will happen in the NBA Conference Finals. Then we will do the same for the Conference Finals of The Stanley Cup Playoffs. After that we preview, breakdown & discuss some wagering opportunities for The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, The 110th running of the Indianapolis 500! Lastly just like the Indy 500 we will do the same thing for NASCAR's longest race of the year, the 67th annual Coke 600! Thanks for listening!RATE REVIEW SUBSCRIBE! Follow the show on X @podcockpeacast & like the Facebook page @ PodCock PeaCast, Available on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Amazon Music, Google Podcast & the rest of the major podcast platforms! Finally enjoy your listen!A semiprofessional sports podcast that may or may not have a gambling problem, we will touch some entertainment subjects as well & elements of general tomfoolery, also it may have a witty moment or two along the way.

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we're talking to Nick Sturgeon (MS cybersecurity and trusted systems '15), Speedway Town Council member and former council president.  As a proud Purdue alumnus and longtime Speedway, Indiana, resident, Nick is an Indianapolis 500 expert and has firsthand knowledge about how Boilermakers help shape “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” every year.   This is also an extra special episode of “This Is Purdue” because host Kate Young is joined by a co-host: Trevor Peters, Purdue spokesperson and longtime Indy 500 fan and attendee. (If you've attended a Boilermaker football game in the past 10 years, you've probably heard Trevor emceeing!)  In this episode, you will:  Learn more about what it's like living in Speedway and how the town prepares to host the world's largest single-day sporting event each May before the green flag drops  Discover more about Purdue's Indy 500 legacy, from alumni serving as race-day organizers and working as engineers in the pits at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to students playing in the “All-American” Marching Band  Find out why Speedway is the perfect town to host the Indy 500, from a strong legacy of tradition to its energetic downtown, especially ahead of its centennial celebration  Hear more about Nick's time as town council president and how he played a vital role in revitalizing economic growth and tourism, including helping to recruit motorsports manufacturing giant Dallara  Learn more about his background as an Indiana state trooper and his current PhD studies in cybersecurity and forensics at Purdue, including how it enhances his various roles in Speedway  Gain insights into Nick's favorite Indy 500 memories, his tips for first-time racegoers and race-day predictions — and his bright hopes for the future of Speedway   You don't want to miss this episode with a Purdue alum who's helping to bring this popular spectacle to life for millions of fans worldwide!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meyer Shank driver Marcus Armstrong joins the show to recap the Sonsio Grand Prix and look ahead to The Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indy 500!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.  

You heard the hints and its finally here: Daniel Ricciardo invades Speed Street. He joins Conor Daly to reveal their collaborative merch drop through Enchanté to honor and commemorate Conor's upcoming Indianapolis 500 start. Not only this, but Daniel reveals he'll be attending the Greatest Spectacle in Racing for the first time ever this year, to which he admits he's relieved he won't be wearing a firesuit. The guys catch up on Daniel's life outside of the race car and how the F1 paddock views IndyCar racing from afar.  Also: they've released the names. In light of the recent push-to-pass malfunction at Long Beach, IndyCar has released the names of the 12 drivers who used P2P during the blocked out portions of the race. Conor and Producer Bobby react to the news, the new rule change which will go into effect at the Indianapolis Grand Prix and make their podium picks for this weekend. Get closer to the INDY 500 with Racing Electronics! Don't just watch-experience every moment.  Hear uncensored driver audio, team strategy, white-knuckle passes, and every second of pit road chaos! Rent now: www.RacingElectronics.com/lndy500 Pick up trackside race weekend. Quantities are limited; this will sell out! Connect with Racing Electronics on: www.RacingElectronics.com X: /REradioz Facebook: /RacingElectronics lnstagram: /reradioz YouTube: /@racingelectronics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

00:00 - 17:31 - Voice of the Indy 500 Mark Jaynes joins the show! Mark and JMV preview this weekend’s Sonsio Grand Prix and the month of May as a whole, before previewing the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500! 17:32 - 32:26 - Tony East of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Tony and JMV preview the NBA Draft Lottery! 32:27 - 43:41 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss the IHSAA voting down a proposal to implement a shot clock in high school basketball games.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 26:46 – JMV is not happy with the state of the NBA playoffs, though he does have high hopes for the Pacers next season. How have his Cincinnati Reds been playing lately? And what are his thoughts on the IHSAA and the shot clock? 26:47 – 40:21 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss the IHSAA voting down a proposal to implement a shot clock in high school basketball games. 40:22 – 47:07 – Evan from Clustertruck drops by to talk up their Burger Bash and what they have on the menu! 47:08 – 1:11:00 – Voice of the Indy 500 Mark Jaynes joins the show! Mark and JMV preview this weekend’s Sonsio Grand Prix and the month of May as a whole, before previewing the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500! 1:11:01 – 1:24:16 – JMV previews the playoff games for the NBA tonight! 1:24:17 – 1:29:03 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour! 1:29:04 – 1:53:15 - Tony East of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Tony and JMV preview the NBA Draft Lottery! 1:53:16- 2:05:17 – JMV takes some calls from listeners of the show! 2:05:17 – 2:13:51 – JMV wraps up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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0:00-25:49 – The Ride with JMV gets underway on a Thursday talking College Basketball transfer portal, Pacers needing to suck for three more games – starting tonight in Brooklyn – and what things look like at Augusta National right now for The Masters. 25:49-36:01 – JMV is joined by former Evansville native, former voice of the Butler Bulldogs and current MLB & College Basketball announcer Brandon Gaudin. They start on the brawl in Gaudin’s Braves game 52:17-1:11:11– JMV starts the second hour talking with IMS and IndyCar President Doug Boles, whom John shared a ride in a convertible with around Indy this morning. 45 days away from the Indianapolis 500, they talk Race Day, Carb Day, Legends Day etc ahead of next month’s Greatest Spectacle in Racing. 1:11:11-1:22:59 – JMV speaks with the great Ted Bishop from The Legends Golf Course ahead of The Fan Golf Outing at the end of the month, and in the midst of The Masters this weekend. 1:22:59-1:34:34 – JMV closes out the second hour of the show. 1:34:34 -1:58:53 – JMV opens the third hour speaking with Colts beat reporter Mike Chappell of FOX59 & CBS4. They talk the upcoming NFL draft, the possibilities of the draft being held in Indianapolis in the near future, and what the Colts need to do to fill roster holes bigger than Indy potholes. 1:58:53-2:13:16 – JMV talks portal & Masters! 2:13:16-2:17:56– Jake closes out the show. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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…ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   ASTON MARTIN ALREADY PONDERING... THE SEASON IS ALL BUT A WASH! WILL MERCEDES PASS A COMPRESSION TEST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE? FERRARI MUST KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH A WIN IN MELBOURNE. AND… FERNANDO COULD BE IN F1 FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR…THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST:  ADRIAN ZAUGH AND F1W LISTENER BURAQ SARTAG FROM TURKEY! Champ Palou Opens Season with Dominant March to St. Pete Win  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Alex Palou picked up right where he left off in 2025, opening the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with a dominant victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Palou won his third consecutive and fourth overall series championship last season by a whopping 196 points, an advantage of more than three races, and he and Chip Ganassi Racing showed the same swagger on a sun-splashed Sunday in Florida. SEE: Race Results Reigning event winner Palou, from Spain, cruised to his 20th career victory in just his 99th start, driving his No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 12.4948-second victory over the No. 3 DEX Team Penske Chevrolet of NTT P1 Award winner Scott McLaughlin. “This team keeps on improving, keeps on making new changes, and they just keep on raising the bar,” Palou said. “It's pretty impressive. It's a long season in front of us, but what a great way to start the season.” Christian Lundgaard, who started 12th, rallied to complete the podium finishers in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Kyle Kirkwood dropped from second late in the 100-lap race to finish fourth in the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda fielded by Andretti Global. Pato O'Ward put two Arrow McLaren cars into the top five after finishing fifth in the team's No. 5 Chevrolet. This was the first race in which INDYCAR rules mandated the use of at least two sets of the softer Firestone Firehawk alternate tire with red sidewalls, throwing an additional strategic element into the racing mix. And, as usual, Palou and longtime strategist Barry Wanser made all the right calls. The decisive moment of the race came on Laps 36 and 37. Team Penske called leader McLaughlin to the pits at the end of Lap 35, with Marcus Ericsson assuming the lead from second in the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda. Andretti Global summoned Ericsson to the pits at the end of Lap 36, with Palou taking the top spot. But instead of calling Palou to the pits on the next lap, Wanser and Palou decided to stay out until the end of Lap 38 on their original set of alternate tires in an “overcut” strategy. It worked. Palou blended back on the 14-turn, 1.8-mile temporary street circuit in front of McLaughlin and Ericsson. Once the rest of the leaders cycled through their pit stops, Palou found himself out front by Lap 42. He would only surrender the top spot during pit stop cycles to finish the race, leading 59 of the 100 laps. There was a bit of suspense when Palou made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 67 with a 14-second lead on McLaughlin. Palou had used the required two sets of Firestone alternate tires in his first two stints and opted for the harder, but slower, Firestone primary tires for his final run to the finish. Kirkwood and McLaughlin made their final stops at the end of Laps 65 and 68, respectively, both taking the softer but faster Firestone Firehawk alternate tires. That tire choice offered a glimpse of hope that Palou could be reeled in after he took the lead on Lap 70, but Kirkwood never got closer than 5.5 seconds in his pursuit despite the more grippy tires. Palou, who started fourth, then pulled away at an astonishing rate over the closing laps to win by the largest margin in the 23 editions of this event. “Those Firestones were like everlasting,” Palou said. “They would just keep going. I had an amazing car today.” There was drama in the final 10 laps as McLaughlin and Lundgaard both took advantage of fresher tires to pass Kirkwood for the second and third positions on Lap 94. “Our Chevy was fast, but it's just a mixed bag on what tire you start on,” McLaughlin said. “Maybe we come back here again, and maybe you start on reds (alternate) and just get them out of the way. Overall, made the passes we needed to make at the right times, and I thought we maximized our day.” Dennis Hauger, who qualified an impressive third, was the top finisher among the three rookies in the race, 10th in the No. 19 Ault Block Chain Honda of Dale Coyne Racing. ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO UNVEILS LIVERY FOR 2026 F1 ACADEMY CAR AMRTC, Silverstone, 24 February 2026: The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team has officially revealed its F1 ACADEMY car livery, which will be driven by German talent Mathilda Paatz in her debut year of the all-female series.   The sleek design features the signature Aston Martin racing green and mirrors the team's elegant AMR26 livery, proudly carrying the Aston Martin Aramco identity on the F1 ACADEMY grid. Mathilda, who represents Aston Martin Aramco as a member of its Driver Academy, drove the liveried F4-spec car operated by PREMA Racing during the first official F1 ACADEMY test, which took place at Shanghai International Circuit between 11-13 February. Mathilda Paatz, F1 ACADEMY and Aston Martin Aramco Academy Driver: “Seeing the Aston Martin Aramco livery on the car for the first time was really special - it looks incredible and instantly made me feel part of the team. Driving the car for the first time during pre-season testing in Shanghai, I learned a lot. It was something new for me to adapt to, and I'm working well with the team at PREMA to become more familiar with the car. There were challenging moments across those three days, but as a team, we're pushing hard in preparation for the first race in China. By day three, I was already becoming more comfortable on track, and so I'm keen to get racing next month. I'm not setting my expectations too high, but I'm feeling confident - my goal is to do my best and have a clean weekend that I can be proud of.” Mathilda Paatz Biography Mathilda, 17, from Cologne, Germany, joined the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Driver Academy in November 2025, and was announced as the team's F1 ACADEMY representative for the 2026 season, competing with PREMA Racing. In addition to her full-season debut with Aston Martin Aramco in F1 ACADEMY this year, which gets underway at the Shanghai International Circuit on 13-15 March, Mathilda continues to compete in the Formula Winter Series and F4 CEZ Championship, showcasing her adaptability and dedication across categories. Mathilda brings an impressive racing background. She began karting in 2019 at age ten, swiftly showing promise with third place in the 2020 ADAC Kart Masters - Mini category. In 2022, she claimed victory in the ADAC Kart Masters - Ladies Cup and finished third overall in the standings. Stepping into single-seaters, she became the first female driver supported by the ADAC Motorsport Junior program in 2024 with ADAC Formel Junior Team in F4 France. She built further momentum in 2025, securing four wins in the E4 Championship - Trophy Woman and multiple class podiums in the competitive Italian F4 Championship. Her F1 ACADEMY debut came as a Wild Card entry in Montreal in June 2025 with Hitech TGR, following a solid F4 Central European Zone (CEZ) Championship campaign where she achieved a podium (second place at the Red Bull Ring) and finished eighth overall with several top five finishes. This progression positions her as the second F4 CEZ graduate to enter F1 ACADEMY, highlighting her rise on the international stage.  Palou Unveils 110th Indianapolis 500 Ticket     INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou unveiled the ticket for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Indianapolis. Palou earned his first victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” last May in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, and one of the many honors bestowed upon the winner is unveiling the ticket for the next year's race. Featuring the winning driver on the next year's “500” ticket dates to Mauri Rose's appearance in 1948. Spain native Palou received a special DHL delivery at K1 Speed in Fishers. He opened the DHL packaging to reveal an enlarged version of the colorful ticket, featuring a photo of his jubilant celebration standing on his winning car following the victory. “I always had to sign the ticket as a driver, and I always wanted be on the ticket,” Palou said. “It's amazing. I love it. It was probably the coolest day of my life, and I cannot wait to see it on a small scale all around IMS. It's going to look good.” Designed in house by Senior Art Director Mandy Walsh, the ticket celebrates the excitement of Palou's first “500” victory with his full-color image superimposed over an overhead shot of his car crossing the famed Yard of Bricks. The ticket also features a patriotic flair to celebrate the nation's military, which is honored throughout the storied event held annually during Memorial Day weekend, and the 250th birthday of the United States this year. Palou will defend his victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Sunday, May 24 in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with live coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports app and the INDYCAR Radio Network. Johnson Feasts on Home Cooking To Earn First Win at St. Pete   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Nikita Johnson earned his first INDY NXT by Firestone victory Sunday, winning his hometown Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after prevailing in a duel of talented teenagers. Johnson, from St. Petersburg, delivered his first victory in just his fourth career start in the INDYCAR development series. It also was the first INDY NXT victory for Cape Motorsports, which Johnson joined this offseason after a part-time foray last season in the series with HMD Motorsports. SEE: Race Results “I can't thank the boys from Cape Motorsports enough and everyone from ECR who has been helping us,” Johnson said. “It's a pretty amazing feeling to get my first win in INDY NXT and Cape's first win in INDY NXT. I can't wait to see all my friends and family.” Series rookie Johnson, 17, drove his No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR entry to victory by .6990 of a second over pole sitter Max Taylor, 18, in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen car of Andretti Global. Rookie Tymek Kucharczyk rounded out the podium finishers in his first INDY NXT start by placing third in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry, 5.055 seconds behind Johnson. Andretti Global took three of the top five spots. Seb Murray placed fourth in the No. 27 Prosperity machine, while Lochie Hughes rounded out the top five in the No. 26 car. Johnson wasted no time asserting his command of this race, scheduled for 45 laps but halted on time after 55 minutes. He started second and used a bold, sweeping move to the outside of Taylor in Turn 1 at the start to grab a lead he would never relinquish. “It was pretty straight up,” Johnson said. “I reviewed some video from previous years on YouTube, the INDY NXT channel. I knew I wanted to get up front quickly, and I did just that. I went into Turn 1 and knew what he (Taylor) was going to do before he did it and just went around the outside. After that, I kept it pretty simple, tried to keep a nice gap.” Caution periods ended up being Johnson's biggest foe besides Taylor. The race was slowed by four full-course yellows, but Johnson held off Taylor on each of the restarts. Perhaps Taylor's best chance came on a restart on Lap 20. He tried the same move Johnson used to gain the lead on Lap 1, but his attempt at a sweeping, outside pass was unsuccessful. “All the restarts were pretty difficult,” Johnson said. “He (Taylor) caught on at one point, and I had throw in a little curve ball and change it up.” Taylor maintained pressure on Johnson for the entire race, never trailing by more than a second and keeping his car usually within six- or seven-tenths of the leader. But Taylor also never got close enough after restarts to mount a serious challenge to the race lead. The two teens traded blows over the closing laps. Johnson turned his quickest lap of the race on Lap 38, but Taylor countered with the speediest lap overall on Lap 39. “Good race overall, good points,” Taylor said. “Showed a lot of pace but just messed up on the start. “The restarts were very difficult to get right. Just kept trying to apply the pressure, trying different things. Probably could have had an opportunity to pass him there, but you live and you learn.”

…ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   FERNANDO AND THE HONDA CURSE, LAWRENCE STROLL SELLS ASTON MARTIN NAMING RIGHTS FOR 50 MILLION POUNDS. FERRARI ON THE OTHER HAND SHOW OFF NEW SPINNING REAR WING AND, LOOK VERY COMPETITIVE ! MCLAREN AND MERCEDES ARE NOT FAR BEHIND… RED BULL IS STILL A QUESTION MARK?…AND FERNANDO WILL NEED HIS CAMPING CHAIR AS THE GP2 ENGINE THAT FAILED HIM AT MCLAREN, THAT WENT KABLAMO IN THE INDY 500 AND LOOKS TO HAUNT ALONSO FOR ANOTHER LONG SEASON!! STAY TUNED FOR SOME GREAT ONE LINERS FROM MACHISMO… THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR…THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST: MARCUS ERICSSON, MARTIN BRUNDLE, AND MIKI MONRAS DE ESPANA…! Indianapolis 500 Veteran Hucul Dies at 79   INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Feb. 20, 2026) – Canadian driver Cliff Hucul, a veteran of three Indianapolis 500 starts in the late 1970s, died Feb. 17 on his farm in his native Prince George, British Columbia. He was 79. Hucul made three consecutive starts in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” from 1977-79. His best finish came as a rookie in 1977, 22nd in the No. 29 Team Canada McLaren/Offenhauser that Hucul bought after Johnny Rutherford drove it to victory in the 1976 “500.” Hucul completed 72 laps before being sidelined by gearbox problems. He qualified on Bump Day for that race despite touching the wall in practice the previous day and suffering two engine failures during the Month of May, a significant pitfall for his low-budget team. Hucul's best qualifying spot was 18th in 1979, his final “500” start. The small-town driver from northern British Columbia learned his craft by racing stock cars and modified sprint cars at local tracks. He then began racing modifieds and supermodifieds in the Pacific Northwest against drivers that included eventual Indianapolis 500 winner and INDYCAR SERIES champion Tom Sneva and his brother Jerry Sneva. Hucul made 24 total USAC and CART starts between 1977-81, with eight top-10 finishes. Hucul's best finish in the standings was 11th in 1979, when he started the season by placing fifth at Ontario Motor Speedway and a career-best fourth at Texas World Speedway. In 1996, Hucul became a paraplegic after an automobile accident when crossing black ice on a highway in British Columbia. Despite being confined to a wheelchair, Hucul remained active, managing his farm and mentoring many drivers in the area. He was inducted into the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame for his lifetime contributions to auto racing. Hucul is survived by his son, Kelly, and daughter-in-law, Sylvie; daughter, Michele, and many grandchildren. 2026 BAHRAIN TESTING - WEEK 1, DAY 3 MAX VERSTAPPEN “Looking at the test overall, the Team got in a good number of laps on the first day so we were happy with that. We completed a lot of things that we wanted to test with the new Power Unit and the car in general. Today it was a continuation of that plus also trying to explore a little bit more with the car; you go through so many test items that it continues to change and evolve with everything that you are testing. In general, it is all so new that we are still learning a lot, but the car was good. We also have new tyres, so we spent some time looking at different sets and understanding what we need to improve and be better at. With the power unit, looking at the laps we got on the board, the start that we have had is good. That's exactly what we wanted to do and it was not a given. Whether it will be enough to win races, we don't know, we will just focus on ourselves and try to do the best we can, but there is still massive room for improvement. Finally, with the car, we learnt a lot about what worked and what didn't. Our runs also gave us even more ideas for the afternoon with Isack and then for next week, where we can continue to try new things and different set ups.” ISACK HADJAR “The first week here in Bahrain has gone well. Of course, I had to wait a little before getting in the car after Barcelona, but once I did, we were able to put it to the test and really work through what we need ahead of next week and Melbourne. There are so many things to look at, but we're staying on track with our programme so far. True performance and pace are always hard to judge in pre-season, but we can be happy with the reliability we've had from the power unit this week. There are still things to work on in terms of balance and tyre management, but that's completely normal for this time of year. We're working through it together as a Team to get where we want to be for Australia. I've known the people here for a while now, but it's great to be working with them again in an environment like this." ASTON MARTIN The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team concluded its testing programme at the Bahrain International Circuit today, with Lance Stroll returning to the cockpit of the AMR26 for the final time before the Australian Grand Prix. Lance did not get on track until late in the morning session due to a battery-related issue that had impacted Fernando's running yesterday. Honda carried out simulations on the test bench at HRC Sakura before the car returned to the track. Due to a shortage of power unit parts, the run plan was very limited and consisted only of short stints. Lance Stroll “It's been a challenging couple of weeks here in Bahrain, and today's limited running wasn't the way we wanted to finish the second test. It's clear the car isn't where we want it to be performance-wise, and we know there's a lot of work ahead in the coming weeks and months. There's a long season ahead, and we'll keep pushing flat out to unlock more performance. I want to say a big thank you to everyone trackside and back at the AMRTC for the work that's gone in so far. It's not where we want to be right now, but I know how determined this team is. We'll stick together, rise to the challenge and keep working until we deliver the performance we are looking for.” WILLIAMS F1 2026 Bahrain pre-season testing – Day 3 James Vowles, Team Principal: Another solid day of running and mileage. It's great to see that across the last six days of testing, we've been predominantly tyre and time limited, and able to complete the full programme that we wanted. That's just a testament to the hard work of the teams, both here and in Grove, making sure that we made up for lost time. 
 No one truly knows where all the performance lies. That's what Melbourne is all about, so I can't wait to go there, to gain a further understanding of where we are. What I know for sure, though, is we have work to do. There's no doubt about it. We've put ourselves on the back foot. But my assurance to everyone is that we have an aggressive programme lining up in front of us in order to make sure that we extract as much performance in this car as possible over the forthcoming months. Carlos Sainz: The past six days of testing in Bahrain has been one of the most interesting and challenging tests that I've been part of, given the new regulations and number of things we had to learn. The progress from day one has been significant, although there are still going to be things to understand and solve at the start of the season. We go into the first half of the year with lower expectations than 2025 knowing that we'll be starting slightly on the back foot. However, I'm really looking forward to getting started and focusing on improving the cars through the year to become more competitive. Bring on Melbourne! Alex Albon: It's been a relatively smooth test here in Bahrain. We got some good mileage under our belts and tested everything we wanted to get out of the car, so I'm feeling more ready for Melbourne. There's still a lot we need to understand and plenty of performance left on the table that we need to extract, but I'm glad the tests went to plan. It's now all about maximising the next few days to prepare for the first race of the year! THIS WEEK'S INTERVIEW WITH MIKI MONRAS... Miki Monrás on battling Bottas and Ricciardo in the late 2000s and the rising cost of junior racing In the late 2000s, Miki Monrás was one of Spain's brightest prospects on the junior single-seater ladder, trading blows with the likes of Daniel Ricciardo, Valtteri Bottas and António Félix da Costa in Formula Renault and GP3. But while his rivals pushed on towards F1 or careers in GTs, the Spaniard's single-seater journey came to an abrupt halt in 2011. Feeder Series caught up with Monrás to reflect on the times he rubbed shoulders with greatness, the challenges of racing in the post–financial crisis era, and life beyond motorsport. By Anabelle Bremner Back in the noughties, the path from karting to Formula 1 looked nothing like it does today. There was no standardised Formula 4, no carefully managed ladder – just a patchwork of championships that rewarded those brave enough, and wealthy enough, to dive straight in. Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0 was as deep as it got: 40-car grids stacked with future stars, the proving ground where Pierre Gasly, Nyck de Vries and Lando Norris would come to cut their teeth. But before all of them, it was Monrás in the thick of it. He made his single-seater debut in late 2007, the result of years spent chasing speed. His first taste of racing, in fact, came on two wheels – on a motocross bike, inspired by his father, who had raced professionally in Spain and Europe. At the age of eight, Monrás joined a motocross camp, and it wasn't long before karting came calling. “After the first race, I really enjoyed it,” he recalls. “I remember it was Christmastime and I asked for a motocross scooter and for a go-kart. So I finally got the go-kart, and that's the way I started. Then I started racing in Catalonia, and I just moved through Spain and Europe and all the world championships until formula.” Single-seater racing, however, would prove a unique beast. Shortly before turning 16, Monrás moved straight from karting into Formula Renault 2.0, in which the competition was fierce. “Normally at that age you'd go before to a category not straight to 2.0,” he said. “My first year I was racing with Bottas, I was racing with Ricciardo, I was racing with [Andrea] Caldarelli – really good drivers.… I was racing against people that were already racing for two years in single-seaters. That was a big difference.”His first Eurocup campaign, in 2008, proved a challenging one. He was scoreless for his first five rounds with the Hitech Junior Team (no relation to the current Hitech) before a switch to SG Formula brought him six points in the final two rounds. Valtteri Bottas, then of Motopark Academy, went on to claim that year's title after a close fight involving Ricciardo, Caldarelli and Roberto Merhi. The next year brought Monrás a decidedly better season and three podiums with SG Formula, owned by Mercedes Junior Team advisor Stéphane Guerin. He wound up fifth overall in a season dominated by a fierce three-way fight between Félix da Costa, Jean-Éric Vergne and Albert Costa – the last of whom ultimately took the title. Racing against so much talent at such a young age left Monrás with plenty of perspective on what might have been. “Ricciardo was my teammate. Jean-Éric Vergne was my teammate. I raced with Da Costa, Bottas, with Magnussen, so many people that have been racing each other and winning races,” he said. “[I] think if I changed something at that point, maybe I would be in Formula 1, but who knows. Maybe yes, maybe no. “But at that time, it was really difficult times because it was 2010, '11, '12, where there was also a big crisis in the world, especially in Europe. It was really difficult for Spanish drivers to get the sponsors and the money to race.” The financial squeeze triggered by the 2008 global financial crisis left Monrás and many of his peers in a precarious position. Several teams, such as SG Formula, shut their doors in the wake of the crisis amidst an already shifting landscape in junior racing. “It's been changing a lot from that time until now. When I was racing Eurocup 2.0, one time we were like 48 drivers, I remember. 2008 at Spa. It was a massive level and so many drivers wanted to go in,” he said. “Eurocup was really high level, I would say maybe [comparable] to Formula 4 about the car and the lap times. “Motorsport has changed a lot in the last few years. It's more expensive. At that time, Eurocup was also expensive, but I think Formula 4 is around €700,000 more or less, maybe more now. It's quite expensive. Back then, I think Eurocup was around €300,000 or €250,000, so there was a massive difference. A lot more people could race at that time.” After two and a half years competing in various Formula Renault series, Monrás stepped up to GP3 in 2010. The inaugural season, won by eventual F1 driver Esteban Gutiérrez, came with another steep learning curve. Monrás managed two podiums and a 10th-place finish in the standings, but the step up exposed the limits of what talent alone could achieve in a field packed with hungry, well-backed drivers. “When I raced GP3, that was the first year of the championship, so it was a new championship for all of the teams. I also raced with Arden, which was a new team in the category, so it made it a bit difficult,” he said. “During testing, I remember I was flying in GP3, and then suddenly in some races there was such a huge difference with some other cars and drivers. It was difficult sometimes. … I think this is always present in motorsport in all categories. You will find some kind of differences within cars and teams. It just will always be there.” Challenging as it was, that season had its highs for Monrás. A recovery drive in Spa's characteristic rain remains a fond memory for the Spaniard. “I had a really bad qualifying because there were some yellow flags,” he explained. “Because there were 30 cars, it was easy to find yellow flags if you're waiting for the last minutes in qualifying. I finished [ninth in] race one, and in race two it started raining really heavily after five laps. I went from P10 to P3, nearly fighting for the win in the last lap against Rossi and Tambay. That was a really good race.” After a season in GP3, Monrás moved up a rung on the ladder to Formula Two. At the time, the feeder series landscape was fragmented. GP2 and Formula Renault 3.5 offered established paths to Formula 1, while the MotorSport Vision's FIA Formula Two Championship, which first ran in 2009, aimed to do the same with a more affordable package. “Formula Two at that point was very competitive, economically speaking,” Monrás said. “It was a lot cheaper to race in Formula Two than race in GP2 at that moment or 3.5 because it was like all one team. All the cars were one team with different engineers, and that made it low cost for the time. “A lot of drivers went to it because of that. They were racing in the best tracks, same as World Series and similar to GP2, and the car was competitive. Maybe not as competitive as GP2 or 3.5 because it was a bit slower, but it was really competitive and really fast, on the straight especially.”  “In that time, what they were saying was it was very equal. You had one engineer for three cars, you were sharing data with these three cars, and it was all under the same team. You can always find differences in motorsport. Maybe not a difference to make one car win and one car P15, but you can still always find two-tenths difference in similar cars, and two tenths, sometimes it's a lot of time,” he said. “The cars were on the same team, but each engineer was doing the set-up for his driver. The set-up I was using and maybe the set-up Bortolotti was using, he had won the championship maybe from our different set-ups. Every race, you changed engineers. Every weekend, you were rotating engineers so at the end of the season, everybody worked with everyone.” By 2012, the funding had dried up. Monrás was left sponsorless and unable to compete in Formula Two. He sampled GT racing in the Blancpain Endurance Series and tested with both Audi Sport and Atech GP, but no program materialised. From there, Monrás transitioned into driver coaching and team management – mostly with the AV Formula team owned by his manager, Adrian Vallés – and eventually “moved on” from motorsport around 2017. “I was working also with McLaren Automotive, but it was not motorsport. It was automotive, developing road cars, really competitive cars. After that I decided to stop because I wanted to follow a new career professionally, and I moved onto real estate which I have always been [involved with] because of my family, so that's why I decided to move over,” he said. “I now work in a real estate company which I own with some partners, and that's my day-to-day nowadays.” After years climbing the ladder in lockstep with some of the sport's future stars, Monrás has found a new rhythm – one that's decidedly less fast, but no less his own. Yet his career remains a reminder of the talent that defined an era: a Spaniard who went wheel to wheel with the likes of Ricciardo, Bottas, and Vergne, racing in some of the deepest junior grids of the 2000s and 2010s. In the story of that generation, Monrás may no longer be on track, but he's never far from the memory of it all.

Send a textIn this premiere episode of season 7 of the 'Greatest Spectacle in Podcasting', we talk with noted author, musician, motorsports fan and board member of the Society of Professional Motorsports Journalists, Ray Hartjen about his book, racing, and much, MUCH more!

…ON TODAYS PROGRAM… TRUMP SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER DESIGNATING INDY CAR RACE THRU THE STREETS OF WASHINGTON DC! CELEBRATING THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE USA!! WITH BARCELONA TESTING BEHIND US…WHO IS AHEAD? MERCEDES and FORD! FERNANDO SAYS…WE LEARN SOMETHING FROM ADRIAN NEWEY EVERYDAY! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR…THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST: JOHN WATSON!!! John Watson's Formula 1 debut at 1973 British Grand Prix Watson's first F1 car was a March-Cosworth 721 which he drove on the non-championship Victory Race at Brands Hatch. A year after, he was ready to move up to F1, making his debut in the British GP where he drove a Brabham BT37, and after that competed in the US Grand Prix with Brabham BT42. He retired in both races. In 1974, he drove for Goldie Hexagon Racing team with a Brabham BT42 and BT44, scoring his first world championship point with a sixth place at Monaco. He scored a total of six points that season. He failed to score points in the following year when he drove for Team Surtees before switching to the American Penske squad. First Formula 1 victory with Penske at Austrian Grand Prix He secured his first podium with the third place at the 1976 French Grand Prix. Later that season came his first victory, driving for Penske in the Austrian Grand Prix. After the race, he shaved off his beard, the result of a bet with the team owner Roger Penske. In 1977 and 1978, Watson raced with Brabham-Alfa Romeo machinery, in the first year for Martini Racing and in the second for Parmalat Racing Team. In 1977, problems with the car, accidents and a disqualification resulted with Watson racing the full distance in only five of the 17 races. In 1978, he reached three podiums and notched up 25 points to earn sixth place in the championship. In McLaren Team since 1979 For the season of 1979, Watson moved to Marlboro McLaren Team. The next two seasons were without any victories, and finally in 1981, at British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Watson secured his second F1 win. It was a maiden victory for the trend-setting carbon fibre composite monocoque McLaren MP4 car, designed by John Barnard, and managed by the team's new boss, Ron Dennis. New monococque saved his life. Later in the season, the strength of the carbon fibre monocoque was demonstrated when John had a fiery crash at Monza during the Italian Grand Prix. He started seventh on the grid and raced for 19 laps. Watson lost control of the car, coming out of the high speed Lesmo bends and crashed backwards into the barriers. The car was halved but Watson walked away unhurt. Similar accidents had previously proven fatal, but Watson was uninjured, and that lucky break proved the strength of the new carbon fiber construction. Third place in the 1982 F1 championship His most successful year was 1982, when he finished third in the drivers' championship, winning two Grands Prix (Zolder and Detroit). Most impressive was his victory at the first ever Detroit Grand, on a tight and twisty track that was difficult to pass through. Watson worked his way from the 17th starting position on the grid and charged through the field scoring a victory. Master-class victory at Long Beach Watson made a similar master-class victory the following year at the final Formula One race in Long Beach (USA). On the street circuit, he started from 22nd on the grid and succeeded to win the race. Watson's final victory also included a fight for the position with his teammate Niki Lauda, who had started the race at the 23rd spot, but Watson ultimately finished 27 seconds ahead of his famous teammate. ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO COMPLETE BARCELONA SHAKEDOWN    Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain, 30 January 2026: The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team continued its Shakedown programme at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya today, with Fernando Alonso getting behind the wheel of the AMR26 for the first time. Fernando headed out on track at approximately 09:30 and completed running across both the morning and afternoon sessions, with the team focused on mileage accumulation and initial reliability checks. He completed a total of 61 laps across the day. Across the two days of running in Barcelona, both Fernando and Lance Stroll have now driven the AMR26, allowing the team to build an early baseline understanding of the car. The team now concludes its Shakedown programme and looks ahead to the season launch and livery reveal on 9 February, followed by pre-season testing in Bahrain in a couple of weeks, before final preparations begin for the opening round of the 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship in Melbourne on 6-8 March. Fernando Alonso: “It's always a special moment driving a new car for the first time, especially at the start of a new regulation cycle. Over the years I've experienced many changes in Formula One, and you quickly get a sense of the direction the car is taking. We completed a solid programme with strong mileage, which is the main priority at this stage. It's still very early days and we have a lot of work still to do before we head to Melbourne in March.” Lance Stroll: “It was a huge effort across the team to get the car ready, so I really appreciate all the hard work that went into getting us on track. My running was limited, but it was good to get behind the wheel for the first time and start to get a feel for the car. I look forward to getting to Bahrain and driving the car again.” Mike Krack, Chief Trackside Officer, Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team: “Getting a new car on track for the first time is always an important step. Bringing the AMR26 to life here in Barcelona has taken a big effort, both back at the AMR Technology Campus and from the team working trackside. I want to thank everyone across the team for the work that's gone into getting us to this point. Having both drivers in the car and providing valuable feedback and data is an important part of our pre-season preparations. It's also been helpful as we continue building our working relationships with new works partners, including Honda. We'll now take what we've learned and keep developing the AMR26 ahead of Bahrain testing.” Presidential Announcement of Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Jan. 30, 2026) – An executive order signed today by President Donald J. Trump directed the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday to designate a race route through Washington, D.C. and the National Mall for the purposes of conducting an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race on August 21-23, 2026. The event will recognize the historic milestone of America's independence in addition to celebrating the unparalleled tradition and legacy of America's motorsports industry. “INDYCAR racing is a source of pride and entertainment for our Nation, which is why I am pleased to announce the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C.” said President Trump via the executive order. “This race, the first motor race ever to be held in our Nation's capital near the National Mall, will showcase the majesty of our great city as drivers navigate a track around our iconic national monuments in celebration of America's 250th birthday.” The full executive order can be viewed here: Executive Orders – The White House. The event will be administered by INDYCAR in coordination with the taskforce, U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of the Interior, and Washington, D.C.'s Executive Office of the Mayor. “For over one hundred years, American INDYCAR racing has set the pace for motorsports,” President Trump continued. “With speeds topping over 200 miles per hour, the cars and drivers inspire awe and respect in all who watch this quintessentially American sport.” For more than a century, INDYCAR has hosted the iconic Indianapolis 500 Mile Race on the Sunday before Memorial Day, annually the world's largest single-day spectator sporting event. “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” serves as a singular and powerful tribute to the United States Armed Forces, with a crowd of more than 350,000 people gathering to show respect and gratitude for the service and sacrifice of our military heroes. Legends of INDYCAR span multiple generations from racing greats like Mario Andretti and A.J. Foyt to the stars of today like four-time SERIES champion Alex Palou and two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden. “President Trump has bestowed an incredible distinction upon our sport, and we're grateful for his trust and support as INDYCAR prepares to honor our country with a tremendous racing spectacle,” said Roger Penske. “This will be a truly memorable event that celebrates our country's independence and the legacy of patriotism, innovation, and excellence that powers motorsports across America.” “Freedom doesn't ring, it revs! INDYCAR is about competition and pushing limits — the same things that have always defined America,” said United States Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy. “There's no better place to celebrate our 250th anniversary than bringing that energy to the nation's capital and showcasing Washington, D.C. to the world.” "The Department of the Interior is proud to help bring the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix to Washington, D.C. to showcase our treasured public spaces through a monumental event that captures the America spirit in the heart of our nation's capital," said Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum. "Like the sport of racing itself, this administration, under President Donald J. Trump, is moving at record speed to make life better for all Americans and ensure that the United States marks its 250th birthday with the celebration that it deserves. Start your engines, America!" “Soon-to-be the home of every major sports franchise, Washington, D.C. is the undisputed Sports Capital,” said Mayor Muriel Bowser. “But we don't stop there and work to attract major events. That's why I am thrilled to welcome the Freedom 250 to the Nation's Capital this August. The race weekend will rev up the economic engine of D.C. by filling our hotels and restaurants and by showing visitors, residents and the sports world that there's no better city, people and backdrop for major sports events. I invite all sports fans to come enjoy the Freedom 250 and all that Washington, D.C. has to offer.”  

Do you have the off-season blues already? Don't worry, Speed Street has you covered. Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are back in the studio this week to chat about Conor's recent sports car excursion at the Indianapolis 8-Hour. The guys also chat about last week's test at Indy and how it's showing favorable results for the new Firestone tire development. Conor explains a potential, polarizing stock damper that may be introduced into the series and how it could level the playing field in the paddock. Finally, the IndyCar world was on Pato-watch as he made a guest appearance for McLaren during FP1 at the Mexico Grand Prix and Colton Herta announced his home for the upcoming F2 season.Longtime IndyCar competitor and new Fox Sports broadcaster Jack Harvey joins the show to talk about his 2025 Indianapolis 500 efforts and the announcement that he'll be returning to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing next year. Jack expresses the relief he feels knowing he has his plans for 2026 set in stone so early, while other drivers, including Conor are still figuring out their ride arrangements. Jack reflects on his first year with Fox Sports behind the microphone and the growth he feels he's had throughout the season. He explains that Jamie Little has been a great mentor and help in getting him up to speed, and he looks forward to continuing his role into next season. Finally, Conor asks Jack to make some way to early 2026 IndyCar predictions, and his answer may surprise you.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ray Hartjen wrote about chasing the Indy 500 while fighting cancer. In this exclusive interview, he shares how resilience, purpose, and storytelling intersect with the auto industry and its future.The automotive world is changing fast—EVs, autonomous vehicles, global disruption—but the lessons that drive innovation remain timeless. In today's episode, we sit down with Ray Hartjen—writer, musician, marketer, and cancer survivor—to explore how his personal journey shapes powerful lessons for car enthusiasts, industry leaders, and storytellers.Ray's story bridges racing, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of meaning. His latest book, The Indy 500: A Year-Long Quest to Win the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, isn't just about the sport—it's about grit, legacy, and what it takes to win in life and business.We cover:✅ Why the Indy 500 is more than a race—it's a model for automotive storytelling✅ How battling multiple myeloma reshaped Ray's purpose and outlook on leadership✅ What the auto industry can learn from vulnerability and crisis✅ The “Drive + Story” framework for building legacy in mobility and beyondWhether you're a new car enthusiast, a dealer principal, or an industry observer looking for deeper insights, this episode offers rare perspective on the intersection of cars, storytelling, and resilience.

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

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

Brian Ames joins us to discuss the 109th Greatest Spectacle in Racing - The Indianapolis 500! Plus the Coca-Cola 600, the fastest animals in the world, and our Friday Toasts! 

Back this week for Motorsports Christmas! What a weekend from North Wilkesboro! We go over all the action from NASCAR's All Star Weekend. The Coke 600 is next and we make our picks for the longest race of the season.We review the F1 race from Imola and look ahead to Monaco.Indy 500 Qualifying is complete and we are talking about all the drama and surprise pole winner for the Greatest Spectacle in Motorsports.Its the greatest weekend to be a race fan with three of the biggest races of the year all on one day! We are here for it! 

As he gears up for his third Indy 500, IndyCar driver Sting Ray Robb joins Kendall and Casey to discuss "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

Scott Watson visits with Mark Jaynes, the Chief Announcer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network about his day job, the Penske controversy and who will win the 109th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 16:31 - Pat Boylan, the voice of the Indiana Fever and part of the Pacers Radio Network, joins the show! Pat and JMV discuss the Fever’s showdown with the Dream tonight, the start of their season, and the incredible fan support being shown to the Fever. 16:32 - 31:58 - Mark Jaynes, the voice of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, joins the show as we inch closer and closer to race day! Mark and JMV discuss the Indy 500 field, and the stories we could see once the green flag gets waved! 31:59 - 55:19 - Former IU coach and current ESPN analyst Tom Crean coached a handful of the players that will be participating in the Eastern Conference Finals, and he joins to give some insight into those players and into the Conference Finals as a whole!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 25:33 – JMV kicks off the show by talking some Pacers and the Eastern Conference Finals! Pat Boylan, the voice of the Indiana Fever and part of the Pacers Radio Network, joins the show! Pat and JMV discuss the Fever’s showdown with the Dream tonight, the start of their season, and the incredible fan support being shown to the Fever. 25:34 – 39:41 – JMV keeps things rolling by looking ahead to tomorrow and the start of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Pacers and the Knicks. He takes a call from a listener on Roger Penske and the violations by his team leading into the Indy 500. 39:42 – 44:24 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour with another phone call about Team Penske! 44:25 – 1:09:31 – JMV begins the 2nd hour by reflecting on the passing of actor George Wendt, famous for playing Norm on Cheers. Mark Jaynes, the voice of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, joins the show as we inch closer and closer to race day! Mark and JMV discuss the Indy 500 field, and the stories we could see once the green flag gets waved! 1:09:32 – 1:26:24 – Jake Query dials in to talk up a great Indy 500 event with Arrow McLaren! John then takes a phone call from a listener of the show! 1:26:25 – 1:29:08 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour as Jake Query checks back in! 1:29:09 – 1:55:05 – Former IU coach and current ESPN analyst Tom Crean coached a handful of the players that will be participating in the Eastern Conference Finals, and he joins to give some insight into those players and into the Conference Finals as a whole! 1:55:06 – 2:09:27 – Jake Query checks in again from Speedway! Jason Hammer from Hammer & Nigel on WIBC calls in from Nashville to discuss the AC/DC show being cancelled! JMV then takes some calls from listeners of the show! 2:09:28 – 2:15:34 – JMV wraps up the show as Jake Query checks in one last time! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 14:29 - The Track Dude Michael Young joins the show to give an update from IMS as practice for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing rolls on! 14:30 - 28:48 - IMS President Doug Boles joins the show to talk about the Indy 500 selling out, and the lifting of the local blackout. They also discuss the possibility of President Trump attending the race, and the impact that would have on the logistical side of things. 28:49 - 49:03 - IMS President Doug Boles joins the show to talk about the Indy 500 selling out, and the lifting of the local blackout. They also discuss the possibility of President Trump attending the race, and the impact that would have on the logistical side of things. 49:04 - 1:11:36 - Pat Boylan, the voice of the Fever and also of the Pacers Radio Network, joins the show! Pat and JMV discuss the start of the Fever’s season, which tips off tomorrow against the Chicago Sky! They talk if Caitlin Clark will face the same level of aggressiveness as she did in her rookie year. Pat also talks about the Pacers and their championship window.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:51 – JMV is out at Twin Peaks in Greenwood, and he kicks things off by talking about the Pacers as they continue to wait and see who they’ll face in the Eastern Conference Finals! The Track Dude Michael Young joins the show to give an update from IMS as practice for the Greatest Spectacle in Racing rolls on! 24:52 – 41:28 – IMS President Doug Boles joins the show to talk about the Indy 500 selling out, and the lifting of the local blackout. They also discuss the possibility of President Trump attending the race, and the impact that would have on the logistical side of things. 41:29 – 44:13 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 44:14 – 1:08:15 – Mike Wells from ESPN Radio joins the show! Mike and JMV talk about the Pacers and their playoff run, and how Tyrese Haliburton has elevated his play when the team has needed it most. They also discuss how this is the Pacers moment to go for a championship. 1:08:16 – 1:18:59 – JMV keeps the show going by talking about the upcoming week of Pacers and Racers! 1:19:00 – 1:26:32 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:26:33 – 1:50:40 – Pat Boylan, the voice of the Fever and also of the Pacers Radio Network, joins the show! Pat and JMV discuss the start of the Fever’s season, which tips off tomorrow against the Chicago Sky! They talk if Caitlin Clark will face the same level of aggressiveness as she did in her rookie year. Pat also talks about the Pacers and their championship window. 1:50:41 – 2:05:54 – Pat Boylan rejoins to talk more about the Pacers and the Eastern Conference Finals! 2:05:55 – 2:09:59 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour! 2:10:00 – 2:16:29 – The show ends with some Anything Goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we're talking to Alex Turner, Purdue alum and design engineer at Dallara.  Alex is a 2022 graduate of Purdue's motorsports engineering program and has used his skills and experience to earn his dream job at Dallara's U.S. headquarters in Indianapolis, just steps away from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway — home of the Indy 500.  In this episode you will:  Learn about the motorsports engineering program at Purdue University in Indianapolis and the opportunities available to students through the new Dallara partnership Hear how his passion for IndyCar racing led him to the motorsports engineering program at Purdue University in Indianapolis  Discover how Alex's journey as a student in Indianapolis and his industry internships helped him land his current role at Dallara  Listen to exclusive stories from the IndyCar engineer, including his family ties to the Indy 500 and his favorite race-day memories of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”  Find out about the innovation and collaboration that goes into being a Dallara design engineer, including what a typical day in his life looks like  Learn about Dallara's rich history with IndyCar as the exclusive chassis provider for every car on the grid since 2008  You don't want to miss this special episode that takes you behind the scenes of the world's fastest racing.  

Back in the missile silo after a week off due to some dental work! It was definitely not any where near as fun as this episode is! We are talking all about the NASCAR Cup and Truck Series racing from Kansas and look ahead to the Allstar race weekend coming up from North Wilkesboro. There's so much action from North Wilkesboro this weekend and we've got the full schedule for you for all the CARS Tour action and Whelen Modified Series. We're making some picks for the Cup Series Open Race, Fan Vote, and who wins the race on Sunday. IndyCar turned left and right around the road course at Indianapolis over the past weekend and we talk all about Alex Palou's absolute dominance. The week before the 500 has kicked off with multiple practice sessions and qualifying for the Greatest Spectacle in all of Motorsports this Saturday and Sunday. F1 is back this weekend and we ponder if anyone can put up a fight against the McLarens. NHRA is also back in action this weekend at Route 66 in Chicago!Thanks for tuning it! 

Tune into the Daly Dose this week for an insightful conversation with author Ray Hartjen about his latest book, The Indy 500: A Year-Long Quest to Win the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Hartjen shares the personal journey that fueled his book and recounts some of his most memorable experiences at the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing."Beyond his personal connection, we'll delve into the historical significance of the Indianapolis 500, a monumental event attracting hundreds of thousands of fans to its unique blend of tradition and exhilarating speed. We'll also consider the current landscape of IndyCar racing, exploring opportunities for growth and identifying the drivers with the best shot at victory on Memorial Day!

00:00 - 9:06 - Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss the Pacers, the NBA Executive of the Year Award, and his very busy Month of May with the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on the way! 9:07 - 26:22 - Chris Denari from the Pacers Television Network then joins the show! Chris and JMV discuss the Cavaliers injury report, and when we might find out who is playing and who isn’t. They also talk about the end of Game 1. 26:23 - 42:17 - Tom Withers who covers all things Cleveland for the Associated Press joins the show! Tom and JMV run through the Cavaliers injury report, and who might be out tonight in Game 2! They also discuss the adjustments the Cavaliers will make against the Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton! Tom also gives a quick take on the Browns and their QB situation.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 23:46 – JMV kicks things off by talking about the Pacers and their matchup with the Cavs tonight in Game 2 of their playoff series, with the Pacers up 1-0. He also talks about the NBA Executive of the Year award, and the snub for the Pacers and Kevin Pritchard. 23:47 – 38:57 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV discuss the Pacers, the NBA Executive of the Year Award, and his very busy Month of May with the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on the way! 38:58 – 41:44 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 41:45 – 1:08:08 – Evan from Clustertruck drops by to hype up their menu! Chris Denari from the Pacers Television Network then joins the show! Chris and JMV discuss the Cavaliers injury report, and when we might find out who is playing and who isn’t. They also talk about the end of Game 1. 1:08:09 – 1:20:58 – JMV looks ahead to Carb Day and what he has on deck for that weekend! He also takes a call from a listener of the show! 1:20:59 – 1:23:36 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:23:37 – 1:43:09 – Tom Withers who covers all things Cleveland for the Associated Press joins the show! Tom and JMV run through the Cavaliers injury report, and who might be out tonight in Game 2! They also discuss the adjustments the Cavaliers will make against the Pacers and Tyrese Haliburton! Tom also gives a quick take on the Browns and their QB situation. 1:43:10 – 1:58:27 – JMV keeps things rolling by previewing the Pacers-Cavs Game 2 matchup! He also takes some calls from listeners of the show! 1:58:28 – 2:05:20 – JMV wraps up the 3rd hour of the show by reading some questions and comments from listeners! 2:05:21 – 2:13:16 – The show ends with some Anything Goes! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:42 – JMV begins the show by talking about the start of the Month of May! He also looks ahead to the start of the Pacers vs Cavs series in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, and how the Pacers will match up against Cleveland. 24:43 – 38:54 – Dustin Dopirak from the IndyStar joins the show! Dustin and JMV discuss what they take away from the Pacers and Cavs regular season meetings, and if there is any sense in looking at the final two games that occurred at the end of the season. 38:55 – 42:02 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour of the show! 42:03 – 1:03:44 – Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss the Pacers vs Cavs series in the Eastern Conference Semifinals! They discuss players like Bennedict Mathurin, and what he needs to do against the Cavaliers. 1:03:45 – 1:19:52 – Colts rookie DT Tim Smith joins the show to talk about joining the Indianapolis Colts! Tim and JMV first discuss his love of baseball, and why he chose to play football instead. They also talk about his college career, and if he ever thought about going pro earlier than he did. 1:19:53 – 1:25:19 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by talking about a death in the 1980’s new wave community. 1:25:20 - 1:48:22 – JMV kicks off the 3rd hour of the show by taking some phone calls from listeners! 1:48:23 – 2:03:55 – Mark Jaynes, the voice of the Indy 500, joins the show to help kick off the Month of May! Mark and JMV go over some of the storylines we will see as we start inching closer to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing! 2:03:56 – 2:09:10 – JMV wraps up another edition of the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 13:01- Dustin Dopirak from the IndyStar joins the show! Dustin and JMV discuss what they take away from the Pacers and Cavs regular season meetings, and if there is any sense in looking at the final two games that occurred at the end of the season. 13:02 - 25:42 - Evan Sidery of Forbes Sports and more joins the show! Evan and JMV discuss the Pacers vs Cavs series in the Eastern Conference Semifinals! They discuss players like Bennedict Mathurin, and what he needs to do against the Cavaliers. 25:43 - 36:14 - Colts rookie DT Tim Smith joins the show to talk about joining the Indianapolis Colts! Tim and JMV first discuss his love of baseball, and why he chose to play football instead. They also talk about his college career, and if he ever thought about going pro earlier than he did. 36:15 - 43:15 - Mark Jaynes, the voice of the Indy 500, joins the show to help kick off the Month of May! Mark and JMV go over some of the storylines we will see as we start inching closer to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 25:56 – JMV is out at Barringers Tavern, where he kicks things off by talking about the Pacers Game 2 win over the Milwaukee Bucks! Voice of the Colts Matt Taylor stops by Barringers to talk a bit about the Pacers, as well as the Colts! 25:57 – 42:01 – Matt Taylor, the voice of the Colts, talks with JMV about the NFL Draft and what the Colts are looking to get in Round 1. They discuss if there are any big moves the Colts could be looking to make, either in the draft or via a trade. 42:02 – 47:27 – JMV wraps up the 1st hour with Rob from Barringers! 47:28 – 1:15:15 – JMV kicks off the 2nd hour by talking to Kevin Bowen from The Fan Morning Show! Kevin and John first discuss the Pacers win over the Bucks in Game 2 of their playoff series. They talk about the poll by The Athletic that said Tyrese Haliburton was the most overrated player in the NBA, and how much motivation that provided for him. They also discuss the NFL Draft and what the Colts are going to do with the 14th-overall pick. 1:15:16 – 1:23:53 – JMV is joined by Chris Hagan from FOX59 as the show rolls on! 1:23:54 –1:29:01 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour of the show! 1:29:02 – 1:53:58 – Jeremiah Johnson from Pacers TV joins the show! Jeremiah and JMV discuss the Pacers win over the Bucks in Game 2 of their playoff series! They talk about the big shot-making ability of Andrew Nembhard. 1:53:59 – 2:08:24 – Chris Hagan from FOX59 takes over for JMV as John has to go MC an event, and Chris talks to Katherine Legge as we are just 32 days away from the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indianapolis 500! 2:08:25 – 2:14:44 – Chris and Rob from Barringers wrap up the show! Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.