Podcast appearances and mentions of Josef Newgarden

This week's episode: A recap of the thrilling Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway won by Josef Newgarden. Plus, a look at what ovals fans most want to return to the IndyCar schedule, a preview of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, and the Washington, D.C. track layout is released.

It was a great weekend for motorsports in Phoenix as IndyCar had a successful return to the desert as part of its doubleheader with NASCAR. Conor Daly was in town to take part of the festivities, and he's reporting what he saw on a new edition of Speed Street. He joins Producer Bobby to break down the action from the high paced one-mile oval, debate who was wrong in the on-track collisions and celebrate the enthusiastic environment surrounding the event. They also look ahead to the Arlington Grand Prix this weekend and give some picks for the series' inaugural trip to Jerry Land. Race winner Josef Newgarden joins the show to discuss his 2026 season so far, which currently finds him atop the IndyCar points standings. A sneaky good day in St. Pete and a closeout victory in Phoenix gives the two-time champion a five-point margin over Kyle Kirkwood. The guys discuss using the high line on ovals and how a love for high-speed corners has led to Josef ranking seconds on the all-time IndyCar oval wins list. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Josef Newgarden winning a very successful series return to Phoenix in a collaboration weekend with NASCAR. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin breakdown races from Christian Rasmussen, David Malukas, Mick Schumacher, and more. They later talk about the track layout for the Freedom 250 GP of Washington DC To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the TV ratings from Phoenix and previews the upcoming weekend schedule from Arlington.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We missed formula 1. Didn't miss Ferrari strategies. Or lack of them. The Mercedes are on fire whereas McLaren …. Yikes. Lots went down in the first week back and we are here to yap about it. Over on the indy side, Josef Newgarden ????? Where did he come from ??? Alex Palau has lost his 600+ day lead and also we love Louis Foster.

NASCAR and IndyCar both WIN from Doubleheaders

What didn't Team Penske win this weekend in Phoenix? After David Malukas captured the pole and Josef Newgarden brought home first place honors in the IndyCar portion of the doubleheader, Joey Logano laid down the quickest lap and Ryan Blaney captured the win in the NASCAR Cup Series. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case, and they took to the airwaves post-race to unpack what ended up being a chaotic, tire-cutting affair in the desert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… FIRST PROBLEM…THE F1 TV COVERAGE IS STINKO! LOOKS LIKE MERCEDES IS GOING TO GET AWAY WITH IT AGAIN! FERRARI LOOK FAST BUT THE BAD DECISIONS CONTINUE AND ASTON MARTIN LOOK TO BE IN TROUBLE FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER... WE HAVE A CANADIAN BONANZA! TEDDY YIP JR., DANIEL MORRAD AND ROBERT WICKENS! George Russell... That wasn't a straightforward afternoon, but this win feels very sweet! Congratulations to the whole team; they've done an incredible job and this victory is for them. We had a difficult and chaotic start and from there, were yo-yoing with the overtakes between Charles and me. I could have perhaps used my energy more smartly to defend when I first overtook him and that cost me when he passed me back. It was quite stressful from in the car but hopefully meant we put on a good show for the fans. We stopped quite early on when the Virtual Safety Car was deployed and knew we were going to have to manage our tyres from there. We were not clear on whether the one or the two-stop was going to be quickest or which one was the right decision to help us take victory. The strategy team made a great call though and I am really happy we could take the victory and the 1-2. It's a perfect way to start the season and we will enjoy this moment, but it is still very early days in the championship, and we know our rivals will be trying to close the gap quickly. It wasn't easy for us so let's see how we perform in China next week. Kimi Antonelli What an afternoon and what a weekend! It has not been easy on my side of the garage here in Melbourne, but we've come away from here with a great result. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone at Lauda Drive and Morgan Drive; they've produced a really strong car and a platform for us to build on. This 1-2 is for them and due to all the hard work and effort they've put in over several years. Coming to the grid, I had a lower battery level so the start was very stressful! We obviously made a slow launch but from there our recovery was good and our pace was strong. That enabled us to fight our way back to the Ferraris and ultimately, after we went through the pitstops, to take a 1-2 for the team. There is a lot we've learned about our car and how to operate within these new regulations this weekend. Whilst we were the strongest team in Melbourne, we are going to have to work really hard to stay ahead. I'm now looking forward to China and seeing what we can do in Shanghai. MAX... “The first laps were pretty hectic and we just needed to stay out of trouble. I had some issues at the start with the battery so as soon as the clutch was dropped, I had no power so that is something we need to understand. We then got quite cleanly through the field, did some decent overtakes and learned a bit about what we could do. We settled into our own race but unfortunately had a little too much degradation; the tyre behaviour was surprising as we had a lot of graining on the Hard compound, which of course compromised our stints and meant that we couldn't really fight for more. So, this is something that we need to go back and understand a bit more. We also tried everything at the end to overtake again and gain a position but when we got close my tyres opened up. Overall the Team still did a great job: it was a decent comeback from P20 and we will work as a Team to close the gap further.” ISACK... "Today was frustrating. I was confident that we could challenge for the podium so this result is a shame. I felt really strong off the line but unfortunately the issue we had came up straight away. The reliability we had throughout the weekend was good, but of course, the race is different and I could feel that there was a problem quite early on. The car was making a funny sound and I knew that we weren't going to make it to the end. It's frustrating, but these things can happen and we're so early on in our journey. We quickly go onto China with a short turnaround but I'm confident that we're going to learn from this.”    Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix   AVONDALE, Ariz. (Saturday, March 7, 2026) – It took Josef Newgarden 17 races last year to earn his only victory of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. That winning box already is checked this year, two races in. SEE: Race Results Two-time series champion Newgarden earned his first victory of the season and 33rd of his illustrious career by closing down and passing leader Kyle Kirkwood with seven laps remaining to win the Good Ranchers 250 on Saturday at Phoenix Raceway. Newgarden, who started second, drove away to a 1.7937-second victory in the No. 2 XPEL Team Penske Chevrolet over the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com of Andretti Global driver Kirkwood. “I'm very surprised,” Newgarden said. “In the middle of the race, I don't know that I was fully believing that we had the capability to win. We just kept working through it, and I'm like, ‘Look, if we get another opportunity, we're going to be aggressive, we're going to be on the offense.' “We took tires, and the thing was like a rocket ship when it needed to be, right at the end of the race. Hats off to the whole crew. I'm pumped.” NTT P1 Award winner David Malukas finished third in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet as Roger Penske's legendary team celebrated its 60th anniversary season with two podium positions. Pato O'Ward finished fourth in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, with Marcus Armstrong rounding out the top five in the No. 66 ROOT Insurance Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian. INDYCAR's first race in Phoenix since 2018 – Newgarden and Team Penske also won that event – featured plenty of action throughout the field, as there were 565 on-track passes, an INDYCAR record at the 1-mile desert oval. But a combination of tire strategy and deft maneuvering in traffic delivered the victory to Newgarden, who also won the season-ending race last August at Nashville Superspeedway to avoid a winless 2025. Kirkwood made his last stop on Lap 192 and was running fourth behind teammate Will Power, Christian Rasmussen and O'Ward on Lap 207. Power and Rasmussen were engaged in a ferocious duel for the lead, with the left front wing end plate of Rasmussen's No. 21 ECR Splenda Stevia Chevrolet making contact with the right rear tire of Power's No. 26 TWG AI Honda exiting Turn 2. That impact cut Power's tire, triggering the final caution period of the race and ending his chances of an improbable victory after starting last in the 25-car field. Rasmussen's car also was damaged. During that final caution period, Newgarden and a handful of other drivers near the front entered pit lane for fresh Firestone Firehawk tires, as tire grip was a far bigger strategic factor in this race than fuel management. Rasmussen, Kirkwood, Malukas and Armstrong were among the drivers who decided to stay on track, opting for track position over traction. Rasmussen led at the final restart of the 250-lap race on Lap 218, but his damaged car ended up being no match for Kirkwood, who drove past Rasmussen for the lead on Lap 242. Rasmussen faded in the last eight laps with car damage and worn tires, placing a bitterly disappointed 14th after thrilling the large crowd with many daring passes to get to the front five times for 69 laps. “We were the class of the field today – best car out there,” Rasmussen said. “It's so frustrating because we should have won the race today.” Kirkwood led Newgarden by six-tenths of a second when he took the lead, but Newgarden's tire advantage was obvious within less than a lap. Newgarden gnawed into Kirkwood's lead and drove under Kirkwood in Turn 4 for the lead for good just two laps later, on Lap 244. “We thought about it, but we were talking about it, and the pits opened,” Kirkwood said about the possibility of pitting during the late caution. “(Staying out) was the right thing to do at the time.” As a bonus in this young season, Newgarden became the first driver other than four-time series champion Alex Palou to lead the standings since June 2024. Two-time Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Newgarden leads Kirkwood, 78-73, after two races as he tries to win the series crown for the first time since 2019. “Do we really have the lead?” Newgarden said. “Two races in, so I wouldn't read too much into it. But momentum is a big deal. It's very difficult to understand how things work. Sometimes things go against us, sometimes they go for us. It was just great execution by the team.” Palou placed 24th, completing just 21 laps in No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, after side-by-side contact with the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet of Rinus VeeKay led to a trip into the SAFER Barrier. It was Palou's worst finish since he placed 25th last June in Detroit after contact eliminated him from that street race.

El Gran Premio de Australia de 2026 acaba de inaugurar la temporada de Fórmula 1, pero lejos de despejar incógnitas ha dejado un regusto amargo entre buena parte de los aficionados. Y en el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 toca hablar de ello: sensaciones, esperanzas y realidades tras la primera prueba del año. ¿Se confirman las sensaciones de la pretemporada? Lo que debía ser la primera gran prueba del nuevo ciclo técnico ha terminado mostrando muchas de las preocupaciones que ya se habían insinuado en la pretemporada: carreras difíciles de seguir, coches gestionando energía de forma agresiva y una sensación general de espectáculo descafeinado. Las críticas en las redes sociales no pueden ser más feroces. La clasificación ya había dado pistas de por dónde irían los tiros: George Russell se llevó la pole con autoridad para Mercedes, seguido por su compañero Kimi Antonelli, en un resultado que evidenció el buen trabajo del equipo alemán a una vuelta. Ferrari parecía cerca, pero a cierta distancia, mientras Red Bull y McLaren quedaban algo más atrás de lo esperado. La sesión dejó también momentos llamativos, como el enorme esfuerzo de los mecánicos de Mercedes para tener el coche listo antes de la Q3. En carrera, el inicio fue prometedor. Las salidas de los Ferrari fueron agresivas y los primeros compases ofrecieron algunos adelantamientos interesantes, incluidos varios intercambios de posición entre Russell y Leclerc que levantaron cierta polémica por la forma en que se producían, muchas veces más por diferencia de potencia que por maniobras puramente de piloto. Sin embargo, el desarrollo del Gran Premio pronto cayó en una dinámica marcada por las neutralizaciones y las estrategias. El abandono de Isack Hadjar en la vuelta 12 provocó el primer Virtual Safety Car, momento que aprovecharon varios equipos para detenerse. Mercedes incluso realizó una doble parada, mientras Ferrari optaba por mantenerse en pista y tratar de construir su propia estrategia. La carrera siguió ese patrón durante casi toda su evolución: un segundo VSC en la vuelta 19 por el abandono de uno de los Cadillac volvió a agitar las decisiones desde el muro, con pilotos como Lindblad, Verstappen o Bearman aprovechando para cambiar neumáticos. Ferrari, en cambio, retrasó sus paradas hasta las vueltas 26 y 29, apostando por un enfoque alternativo que finalmente no les permitió discutir seriamente la victoria. Se confirma el dominio de Mercedes. El resultado final confirmó el dominio de Mercedes en este inicio de temporada: Russell ganó el Gran Premio, seguido por Antonelli y Leclerc, mientras Hamilton terminó cuarto. Norris y Verstappen (¡que había salido desde la 20ª posición!) completaron las posiciones inmediatamente posteriores. Más atrás destacaron actuaciones como las de Bearman, Lindblad o Bortoleto dentro de la zona de puntos. Lo que oculta la carrera en Albert Park. Pero más allá de la clasificación final, el debate se centra en el tipo de carreras que está ofreciendo esta nueva Fórmula 1. La categoría presumió de haber alcanzado más de 120 adelantamientos, una cifra muy superior a la del año anterior, aunque muchos analistas consideran que ese dato oculta una realidad más compleja: adelantamientos generados por diferencias de energía o potencia más que por lucha directa en pista. A esto se suma la crisis de Aston Martin-Honda, ya plenamente visible en Melbourne. Los problemas de vibraciones del motor, la falta de repuestos y las críticas internas dentro del equipo han puesto el proyecto bajo el foco desde la primera carrera. Y tampoco Williams parece haber encontrado todavía el camino correcto. La temporada apenas ha empezado, pero el Gran Premio de Australia deja una sensación clara: te tiene que gustar mucho el Motor para seguir estas carreras. Le daremos otra oportunidad a ver si en China nos sorprenden. Mientras la Fórmula 1 genera debate sobre su nuevo rumbo técnico, la IndyCar volvió a demostrar en Phoenix por qué sigue siendo una de las categorías más espectaculares del automovilismo. Así que en el segundo episodio de la semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 toca comparar la falta de espectáculo de Australia con el grandísimo espectáculo de Phoenix. Newgarden: calma y autoridad. En el óvalo de Arizona, Josef Newgarden firmó una victoria de gran autoridad tras una carrera intensa de 250 vueltas que mantuvo la emoción prácticamente hasta el final. El piloto del Team Penske supo gestionar perfectamente las distintas fases de la carrera, combinando ritmo, estrategia y experiencia para imponerse finalmente a Kyle Kirkwood y David Malukas, que completaron el podio. La prueba estuvo marcada por numerosas luchas en pista y cambios de liderazgo, con varios pilotos alternándose al frente durante diferentes momentos de la carrera. Rasmussen da un recital de pilotaje. Entre los protagonistas también destacó Christian Rasmussen, que lideró buena parte de la prueba antes de caer en la clasificación final, y Pato O’Ward, siempre competitivo dentro del grupo delantero. La carrera confirmó además el gran momento de Penske en este inicio de temporada. El fin de semana, sin embargo, dejó una nota amarga con el abandono de Alex Palou tras un incidente en pista que lo dejó fuera de carrera muy pronto. El español, que llegaba como líder del campeonato, se vio involucrado en un contacto que terminó con su monoplaza fuera de combate, un golpe duro en términos de puntos aunque todavía con margen para reaccionar en el campeonato. Con estos resultados, Newgarden se coloca en lo más alto de la clasificación general tras dos pruebas disputadas, seguido de Kirkwood y Scott McLaughlin, mientras Palou cae a la quinta posición. Tercera carrera en 3 semanas. La IndyCar ya mira ahora hacia su próxima cita, que será especialmente singular: la nueva carrera urbana de Arlington (Texas). El trazado recorrerá el distrito deportivo de la ciudad y pasará junto a dos de sus escenarios más emblemáticos, el AT&T Stadium, sede de los Dallas Cowboys, y el Globe Life Field, estadio de los Texas Rangers. El circuito tendrá una longitud de 2,73 millas y contará con características poco habituales, como un pit lane dividido y una sección técnica en forma de herradura junto al estadio. La prueba promete ser uno de los eventos más llamativos del calendario, fruto de la colaboración entre Penske Entertainment y las organizaciones deportivas locales. Con carreras intensas, variedad estratégica y luchas constantes en pista, la IndyCar sigue ofreciendo un contraste interesante con la Fórmula 1 (que no nos da nada de eso). Y tras el espectáculo de Phoenix, el campeonato estadounidense confirma que todavía tiene mucho que decir esta temporada… y nosotros mucho que ver. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Kenny catches up with Josef Newgarden, who went back-to-back at Phoenix Raceway in INDYCAR's return, following a seven-year hiatus. The two-time champion compares competing at the 1-mile track now to when he won there last time on the old configuration. The Team Penske driver give insane insight into the technicalities of INDYCAR racing and why Phoenix - and the ‘Desert Double” - belongs on the schedule.

Another big NASCAR Live is on tap as we begin the month of March. First, Christopher Bell tells Steve Post what it will take to win for the 3rd time at Phoenix. Josef Newgarden sits down with Chris Wilner ahead of another IndyCar/NASCAR crossover weekend. Todd Gordon then tells Mike Bagley what to expect from the new short track package.v See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 8 – IndyCar Heads To Phoenix With Alex Palou, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, Romain Grosjean And Ron Ruzewski March 3, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental is off to a flying start with another great lineup of guests after the season opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on March 1. Martin's guests include St. Pete winner and four-time IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou, Team Penske drivers Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin, Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing, former Team Penske star and current Andretti Global driver Will Power and Andretti Global Team Principal Ron Ruzewski. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES is on the way to Phoenix for the March 7 Good Ranchers 250 and Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental will be there for all the great action on next week's episode. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Phil and Josh return for E304 of the GSP to discuss the NASCAR tripleheader at Atlanta Motor Speedway (not trying to call it EchoPark) and the huge announcement of Keelan Harvick signing with TRD. The guys review how Tyler Reddick (Cup), Sheldon Creed (O'Reilly 1st win after 15 2nd places), and Kyle Busch (Trucks) won their races, other key storylines, and the points heading to road/street courses this weekend.  Phil and Josh preview the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season, with an emphasis on three-time defending series champion Alex Palou, along with other key names like Sir Scott Dixon, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, and Pato O'Ward. The crew discusses changes going into the season with drivers, teams, and the schedule. Phil and Josh previewed and made picks for the IndyCar opener. The GSP Roundup covers AMA Supercross, Supercars, World Superbikes, Indy NXT, and MotoGP/Moto2. Phil and Josh return to preview and make picks for the Trucks at St. Petersburg for their first street course race ever, and guest drivers such as Dario Franchitti and James Hinchcliffe, along with Cup/O'Reilly at Circuit of the Americas, before Josh's Sim Segment and Show Close  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview this weekends race from St. Petersburg as the 2026 season is finally here! They also talk about the star-studded lineup from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series that’s competing in St. Petersburg from Dario Franchitti, James Hinchcliffe, Colin Braun, Adam Andretti, and Jackson Lee. They also make some season predictions about who could be the best performing driver for each team. They later recap the overall testing from Phoenix. They also talk about who could potentially dethrone Alex Palou for the season and championship. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about the new tire allocations for the green-sidewall tires for St. Petersburg. They later make their St. Petersburg winning driver picks. They also make predictions on who will be the next first-time winner in the series and in the Indianapolis 500, rookie of the year, turning heads, Prema Racing at the Indianapolis 500, the future of Josef Newgarden, and car/team count for the Indy 500. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the who and when teams can apply for the manufacture charters. Kevin also recaps the NASCAR races this past weekend from EchoPark Speedway with Tyler Reddick, Sheldon Creed, and Kyle Busch winning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about NASCAR starting their season at the Daytona International Speedway. They talk about how each series win had some form of connection to the NASCAR lawsuit with Tyler Reddick, Michael Jordan, and Denny Hamlin winning the Daytona 500; Austin Hill and Richard Childres winning the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race; and Chandler Smith and Bob Jenkins of Front Row winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. They later talk about the upcoming NASCAR and IndyCar collaborations at St. Petersburg and Phoenix, with James Hinchcliffe, Adam Andretti, and Jackson Lee all competing in the NASCAR Truck Series race in St. Petersburg. They also talk about Chevrolet and Honda extending their relationship with IndyCar for the foreseeable future and having their own factory charters. Then, they talk about the futures for Marcus Ericsson and Dennis Hauger In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about Romain Grosjean officially rejoining Dale Coyne Racing for the 2026 season driving the #18 Honda, while Dennis Hauger will be in the #19. They also talk about the latest rumors on Prema Racing and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. They later talk about who could be the biggest competitor for Alex Palou for the 2026 season. They also talk about the passing of George Barber from the Barber Motorsports Park. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin recaps the first day of testing from Phoenix with David Malukas being the fastest over Josef Newgarden and Will Power. Kevin also talks about Caio Collet being the only incident of the testing session. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

…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.”  

January 20, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy are back with another big episode. Martin has exclusive interviews with Indianapolis 500 winning driver Alex Palou, winning team owner Chip Ganassi, and BorgWarner Director, Global Marketing and Communications Michelle Collins. Also, 2023 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Ryan Blaney of Team Penske talks about a variety of subjects including Team Penske's IndyCar drivers Scott McLaughlin, Josef Newgarden and David Malukas, on this episode of Pit Pass Indy. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Motorsports are right around the corner, and the Freaks are just getting revved up! Basking in the glory of the brand-spankin' new Lucas Oil Studio, the crew keeps it chaotically casual in recapping what's gone on in the world of racing since last going live in 2025. IndyCar and Josef Newgarden stun in a new season promo, Cleetus McFarland gets emotional in his eulogy for "The Biff," and the gang shares what they're most pumped for in 2026. NASCAR Xfinity Series Championn Justin Allgaier also stops by, as well as Homestead-Miami Speedway Track President Guillermo Santa Cruz!

Tonight, on the 2026 premier of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the relationship between Josef Newgarden and Will Power since they are no longer teammates. They also talk about the upcoming content days for the NTT IndyCar Series. They later talk about who could be the next stewards ahead and the future of Honda for the new season. They also talk about Meyer Shank Racing’s new partnership with Bitcoin Max and how it will sponsor Helio Castroneves’ car for the 110th Indianapolis 500. They even talk about the latest rumors for the last Dale Coyne Racing seat, a potential return of Romain Grosjean, and an increase in leaders' circle money. In the second segment, they talk about the latest on the Chili Bowl. They later answer fan questions about who becomes the next first-time winner of IndyCar and the Indy 500, along with first-time winners. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers more fan questions on the latest from Prema Racing’s status, why no one has broken up Alex Palou’s team, and fixing the offseason and schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on the 2026 premier of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about what the biggest changes are ahead of the 2026 season and talk about Will Power and Josef Newgarden’s recent testing at Phoenix. They also talk about Nolan Siegel being on the hot seat with Arrow McLaren and Josef Newgarden free agency. They later talk about the TWG branding on the Andretti Global cars for testing. In the second segment, they answer fan questions from Twitter/X about the latest on the remaining Dale Coyne Racing ride and on the future of Prema Racing. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the start times unveiled for the 2026 season, except for Nashville, and how every race is on network TV once again. Kevin also talks about other potential TV conflicts and lead-ins with NASCAR. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 90 of Face2Face brings on a preview of what is to come for the upcoming MG Tires 200, set for October 3-5 at the New Castle Motorsports Park. The 200-lap endurance event is a continuation of the famed RoboPong 200 race that was conducted from 2004 to 2015. Brought back last year, the event is carrying a massive prize package of $100,000, including $25,000 to win the main event. This year's event expands to welcome support races, including the Briggs 206 100 lapper along with Junior and Cadet races. Rob Howden and David Cole welcome NCMP General Manager Mike Adams to discuss this year's event, last year's winning team owner Brandon Jarsocrak of Brandon Jarsocrak Racing while also welcoming one of the first confirmed drivers of the event – IndyCar champion and two-time Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden.

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 64 – Heading into the offseason with Pato O'Ward, Scott Dixon, Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Lundgaard, Rinus VeeKay, Josef Newgarden, Callum Ilott and Nolan Siegel September 16, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty more to unpack in the latest Pit Pass Indy as IndyCar heads into the offseason with a flurry of big announcements, including a proposed race in Mexico City will not be part of the 2026 schedule because of a variety of reasons. In addition to the IndyCar news, Martin has exclusive interviews with Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren, Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, Rinus VeeKay of Dale Coyne Racing, Callum Ilott of Prema and Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Send us a textBetter late than never. That goes for Josef Newgarden's first win of the season..AND The IndyCar Fan Podcast's delayed release of the final race of the 2025 IndyCar season from Nashville Superspeedway.Michael was at the race. John was watching on TV. They share their perspectives on the race and on all the drivers in the field.Give it a listen. Send us a note. Give us a review. Would love to hear from you.

Let's break down all that has happened this week in IndyCar from Josef Newgarden winning Nashville to Will Power landing at Andretti Global. What's the holdup on the schedule & how Alex Palou didn't lie to me back in May!Please LIKE & SUBSCRIBEFOLLOW ON X: @tonydindy

This week's episode: A recap of Josef Newgarden's win in the season finale Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville SuperSpeedway. Plus, we discuss a wild week of silly season news as Colton Herta is leaving IndyCar to be the test driver for Cadillac F1, Will Power will replace him in the 26 car, Rinus VeeKay won't return to Dale Coyne Racing and other news and rumors. Plus, IndyCar is set to race in Markham, Ontario as part of a multi-year deal to replace the race at Exhibition Place, and updates on Phoenix, Mexico City and Washington, D.C. proposed races.

The gang is back to talk about the start of IndyCar Silly Season, including the futures of Will Power, Colton Herta, Rinus VeeKay & even Josef Newgarden, along with Chase Briscoe's domination in route to a second-straight Southern 500. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 62 – Team Penske's Josef Newgarden Wins Season Finale in Nashville. Also, Team Penske and Will Power part ways after 17 seasons September 2, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin has plenty to unpack in the latest Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental after the final race of the 2025 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season at Nashville Superspeedway. Martin has an exclusive interview with Borchetta. Bourbon Music City Grand Prix winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, and the latest news at driver Josef Newgarden and Team Penske are splitting up after 17 glorious seasons that include two INDYCAR Championships, the 2018 Indianapolis 500 victory. Forty-two of Power's 45 wins came with Roger Penske's operation. Martin also has exclusive interviews with Colton Herta, Scott Borchetta, Kyffin Simpson, Conor Daly, Christian Rasmussen, Alexander Rossi, Marcus Ericsson, Scott McLaughlin, Robert Shwartzman and 2025 INDYCAR SERIES Rookie of the Year Louis Foster. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

This week, we dive into the growing concerns around IndyCar's oval attendance and what it means for the future of the series. Is the oval tradition on life support? We also unpack the drama surrounding Josef Newgarden — from questions of fairness to how fans are split on the 2 time Indy 500 winner and how he is being perceived inside and outside the paddock. Finally, we tackle a hot-button topic: has IndyCar lost the element of danger that once made it so compelling? It's a no-punches-pulled conversation about where the sport is headed — and what needs to change.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou winning the Iowa doubleheader races with better races than last year. They also talk about how abysmal the crowd was for the races due to the lack of promotions and if the track is even worth saving. They also talk about how O’Ward was able to best Josef Newgarden on his in/out lap, and how Christian Rasmussen is becoming a legitimate threat on ovals. In the second half of the show, they talk about Nolan Siegel not getting cleared for the second race after sustaining a concussion during the first race, and Arrow McLaren naming Linus Lundqvist as a reserve driver this weekend at Toronto for Siegel. They later talk about Josef Newgarden not being great with the media as of late, due to his recent stretch of bad luck. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Alex Palou winning on every type of track this year, Myles Rowe winning his first Indy NXT race this past weekend, and previews the weekend schedule for Toronto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou’s costly mistake from Mid-Ohio to give Scott Dixon his first win of the season. They later talk about what to expect from this weekend’s doubleheader at Iowa following testing from there not too long ago. They also talk about the challenges Iowa will have like last year. In the second half of the show, they talk answer fan questions on X about Josef Newgarden being unhappy and more future tracks potentially coming to the 2026 season. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers more fan questions about the 2026 season schedule and talks about who could drive for McLaren at next year’s Indy 500 since Kyle Larson has ruled it out. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the barn burner race this past weekend from Gateway, with Kyle Kirkwood taking his first oval win after the field was dealing with the last second fuel strategy. In the second segment of the show, they talk about IndyCar shifting their new car slated for 2028. They also talk about Nolan Siegel raging in his car after his penalty involving Scott McLaughlin. They later talk about the latest silly season rumors for 2026. Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour. To start the second hour of the show, they preview the XPEL Grand Prix this weekend at Road America. They also talk about Josef Newgarden’s massive crash from Gateway after ramping off Louis Foster. They later talk more about the 2028 car and how the manufacturers will play out. In the second segment of the second hour, they talk about the 2026 Formula 1 schedule getting released with the Canadian Grand Prix is the same day and time as the 110th Indianapolis 500. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about potential races in San Diego and Philadelphia for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series and talks more about what other races are this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix with Kyle Kirkwood getting his second win of 2025. They also talk about how fatigued Alex Palou could have been after crashing out. They also talk about Santino Ferrucci’s post-race penalty. In the second segment of the show, they talk about Kyffin Simpson seemingly improving each week. They also talk about how Josef Newgarden’s race weekend went. Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about the upcoming race schedule for next weekend at Gateway. In the second hour of the show, they talk about Jackson Lee’s upcoming race in Daytona. They also talk about Scott McLaughlin and Tony Kanaan having beef on X. They later answer fan questions from X. In the second segment of the second half of the show, they recap the crashes from Detroit, including the suspension failure from Louis Foster and going into Felix Rosenqvist. They also answer more fan questions on X. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers more fan questions on X and gives his final thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jack Benyon of The Race, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap 2025 Carb Day with the Wienie 500 and Josef Newgarden on top of final practice and winning the pit stop competition. They also talk about the best storylines going into Sunday, with Robert Shwartzman, Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward, and Alex Palou. In the second segment of the show, they talk about Casey Irsay Foyt being named as the honorary Indy 500 starter. They also talk about how they think Kyle Larson will do in his second attempt at the double. They also talk about if Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, and Conor Daly are sleeper picks. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about how fans would react if Josef Newgarden won his third. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Media Day at IMS, so SiriusXM had Hinch sit down and chat with a lot of the drivers. In Part 2, he was joined by Scott Dixon, Josef Newgarden, Scott McLaughlin, Alex Palou, Marcus Armstrong, Pato O'Ward, and Will Power+++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store!Check out our website, www.askofftrack.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham.

Welcome to another episode of the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network! Three days a week, Rod Villagomez and Cody Zeeb bring their love of NASCAR and their love of sports betting to you to help you set your bets for the weekend of NASCAR action. From the Craftsman Truck Series to the Xfinity Series, to the Cup Series, Rod and Cody have you covered.Today, Rod and Cody give you their favorite Indianapolis 500 Betting Picks 2025 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. Will Kyle Larson turn a disappointing qualifying effort into a top 10 finish? How well will Josef Newgarden do this week and can he overcome his penalty to win his third-straight Indy 500? Are we in for another Alex Palou win this season? Who will be the fastest Chevrolet on the track this week? We'll answer these questions and more on this week's episode.Be sure to subscribe to the NASCAR Gambling Podcast on the SGPN App, and on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Find Rod (@rjvillagomez) and Cody (@Husker_Zeeb) on Twitter. Exclusive SGPN Bonuses And Linkshttp://linktr.ee/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast X/Twitter - https://x.com/GamblingPodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/sportsgamblingpodcastTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@gamblingpodcastFacebook - http://www.facebook.com/sportsgamblingpodcastFollow The Sports Gambling Podcast HostsSean Green - http://www.twitter.com/seantgreenRyan Kramer - http://www.twitter.com/kramercentricGambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

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.

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

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Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-25:25) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison back together in the studio recapping a chaotic qualifying weekend at IMS. They start the show congratulating Robert Shwartzman on starting on pole for the race and dive into the situation that Team Penske has put themselves in with Josef Newgarden and Will Power being forced to start P32 and P33. (25:25-33:46) – The 2025 Indianapolis 500 polesitter, Robert Shwartzman, joins Jake Query to take him through his qualifying mindset after an up and down week of practicing. He explains the significance of being the first Israeli to qualify for the Indy 500 and reacts to Josef Newgarden’s prediction that he would be on pole during a visit on IndyCar Radio with Jake Query. (33:46-46:13) – The IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak joins the program following Indiana Pacers practice to preview game one between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Dustin reacts to Jake’s opinion as to how he believes the Pacers will attack the Knicks, accesses whether the downtime for Indiana is going to hurt them on Wednesday night, and highlights a couple of matchups that he will be monitoring. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-25:25) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison back together in the studio recapping a chaotic qualifying weekend at IMS. They start the show congratulating Robert Shwartzman on starting on pole for the race and dive into the situation that Team Penske has put themselves in with Josef Newgarden and Will Power being forced to start P32 and P33. (25:25-34:12) – The 2025 Indianapolis 500 pole sitter, Robert Shwartzman, joins Jake Query to take him through his qualifying mindset after an up and down week of practicing. He explains the significance of being the first Israeli to qualify for the Indy 500 and reacts to Josef Newgarden’s prediction that he would be on pole during a visit on IndyCar Radio with Jake Query. (34:12-43:03) – The first hour of today’s show concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the Western Conference Finals and who the Minnesota Timberwolves could be facing. Additionally, they size up the last three teams against the Indiana Pacers. (43:03-1:05:29) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 makes his weekly appearance on the show to discuss the days when they asked him to cover the Indy 500 back when he worked for The Star, weighs in on the penalties handed out to Team Penske, dive into the Colts schedule, and his excitement for going to Berlin for Colts/Falcons. (1:05:29-1:16:13) – It is officially game week for the Indiana Pacers against the New York Knicks. Jake reveals what his biggest concern is heading into game one for the Pacers. Plus, he asks Eddie to recap the Fever’s dominating game one victory on Saturday over the Chicago Sky. (1:16:13-1:24:51) – The second hour of the show concludes with Jake sharing what he is embarrassed to admit. Plus, Jake and Eddie provide an update on their baseball beer bet with listener Chad and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. (1:24:51-1:53:01) – The IndyStar’s Dustin Dopirak joins the program following Indiana Pacers practice to preview game one between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Dustin reacts to Jake’s opinion as to how he believes the Pacers will attack the Knicks, accesses whether the downtime for Indiana is going to hurt them on Wednesday night, and highlights a couple of matchups that he will be monitoring. (1:53:01-2:00:12) – For the first time this week, Jake and Eddie give away a pair of tickets for a listener to attend this weekend’s Indianapolis 500. Jake overrules Eddie’s idea as to how they should give the tickets away and ultimately decides on Indy 500 trivia. (2:00:12-2:07:11) – Today’s show closes out with Jake taking a couple of calls from listeners with questions about the Indy 500. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look back at day three of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Josef Newgarden leading the way, and saw Christian Rasmussen spinning in turn two. They also talk about who looks good in practice/qualifying sims, Honda changing engines, and how effective the hybrid engine is. They later talk about Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick joining the FOX Indy 500 broadcast, along with Jimmie Johnson doing the two-seater ride with Tom Brady. Later, they talk about Tony Kanaan finally doing his refresher session filling in for Kyle Larson. In the second half of the show, Curt is joined with Kevin Bowen to talk about what would be the bigger headline, Josef Newgarden winning three-straight, Helio Castroneves winning his fifth, or Kyle Larson winning the double. They also talk about who looks good in the no-tow times, and how they think Conor Daly will perform. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt previews the fast Friday schedule for tomorrow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the second day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Alex Palou taking the top spot late with a 227 over Will Power and Josef Newgarden. In the second half of the show, Curt and Greg talk about Joey Logano making a cameo at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for practice. They also talk about IndyCar adjusting five race times to avoid conflicts with other series, most notably with Gateway becoming a Sunday night race. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Greg talk about the upcoming Burger Bash! They also talk about Tony Kanaan’s testing getting pushed back until tomorrow. They finally talk about Colton Herta’s number font being changed to look like Dan Wheldon’s when he won the 2005 Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Sonsio Grand Prix, with Alex Palou winning once again and finally having a caution, from David Malukas. They later look ahead at the weather forecast for the week of practice for the Indianapolis 500. They also talk about what the week looks like for Tony Kanaan and Kyle Larson. They even look back at the heartbreaking weekend for Kyffin Simpson and how impressive Rinus VeeKay has been. In the second half of the show, Curt and Kevin look ahead at the new FOX One streaming app. They also talk about Michael Strahan, David Letterman, and Josef Newgarden at the FOX Upfront presentation. They later talk about David Letterman joking with Jack Harvey during the Indy grid walk. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Kevin preview next week’s Burger Bash! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look ahead at the potential schedule for the Indiana Pacers, and that the new Parkside trading cards will be available at Target soon. They later answer fan questions on X, one asking if Simon Pagenaud could come back, and thoughts of a virtual safety car type caution. In the second half of the show, Kevin is joined with Sam Schmidt as he talks about his life after selling his stake in Arrow McLaren, his Conquer Paralysis Now Gala, and how he raised superstars Simon Pagenaud and Josef Newgarden. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about the new tire allotment for the Indy GP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.