Podcast appearances and mentions of Marcus Ericsson

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jake Query, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they talk about Scott McLaughlin’s press conference on a potential Indiana Pacers/New York Knicks Playoff Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the same day as the 109th Indianapolis 500. They also talk about Alex Palou’s press conference as he talked about his desire to win the Indy 500. Later, they talk about the very impressive run from Rinus VeeKay at Barber and talk about his high hopes going into the Indy GP. In the second half of the show, Curt and Jake look at how the strategy could unfold with the new tire rules for the Indy GP. They later talk about who stands out the most in the standings. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Curt and Jake look at the season outlook so far for Marcus Ericsson and look ahead at the weekend schedule for the Indy GP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jake Query, Jake fills in for Kevin Lee as he fulfills his pit reporting duties at Barber Motorsports Park. They look back at today’s first practice session for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix with Marcus Ericsson ending the session on top. In the second half of the show, they look at how beneficial Felix Rosenqvist is to different teams. They also look at his season so far, along with Christian Lundgaard. They also look back at Team Penske’s history at the Barber Motorsports Park. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, they talk about Scott McLaughlin’s massive save in today’s practice, and how well he has been able to adapt to the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I vårt Indycar-avsnitt den här veckan avhandlar vi Kyle Kirkwoods seger i Grand Prix of Long Beach. Amerikanen vann för andra gången på tre år på den berömda stadsbanan, där Felix Rosenqvist såg ut att gå mot pallen innan en misskalkylering (och en dansk!) förpassade honom till en likväl finfin fjärdeplats. Vi har fått en kommentar från Felix som själv berättar vad som hände i ett frustrerande slutskede av loppet. Samtidigt firade Marcus Ericsson sin 100:e Indycar-start – GRATTIS! Dessvärre blev det inte mycket att fira efter en ny tung dag på jobbet och en 12:e plats i mål. Vi rycker av en lyssnarfråga och funderar kring varför det inte riktigt tycks vilja sig för Marcus i ännu ett race där teamkamraterna lyckades hålla ett högre tempo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I Veckans Sprint riktas blickarna framåt mot Bahrain, där Dino Beganovic ska göra sin första officiella träning för Ferrari. Det är första gången sedan Marcus Ericsson 2018 som vi har en svensk att följa i Formel 1 – och för att sätta in Dinos uppdrag i rätt kontext har podden kallat in experthjälp. Både Björn Wirdheim och Stefan ”Lill-Lövis” Johansson ger sina perspektiv på vad som väntar, och hur det är att dra på sig den ikoniska röda overallen. Lyssna på Viaplay F1-Podcast, helt utan reklam, på Podme. Där får du avsnitt varje tisdag året runt. Signa upp dig på podme.com – de första 14 dagarna är gratis. Ladda sedan ner Podme-appen i Appstore eller Google Play.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 23 –Looking ahead to Long Beach with Marcus Ericsson, Jacob Abel, David Malukas, Graham Rahal and Josef Newgarden April 1, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin takes an early look at the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, the next event on the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule April 11-13 on Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental. This week's episode includes exclusive interviews with Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, rookie Jacob Abel of Dale Coyne Racing, David Malukas of AJ Foyt Racing, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and two-time and back-to-back Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske. 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

Indycar-racet på The Thermal Club står i fokus och vi säger ”Hello Palou” efter ännu en seger för den makalöse spanjoren. Den här gången var vägen dit dock lite annorlunda i ett race med stora avstånd där McLaren länge såg ut att ta hem det. För Felix Rosenqvist blev det ett lopp av två halvor med en tung inledning men riktigt bra avslut. En fin femteplats i Kalifornien innebär att han nu avancerar i mästerskapet. Marcus Ericsson snurrade bort sig och gick miste om många värdefulla poäng under en helg då Andretti-bilarna annars var snabba. Vi kommenterar också kritiken som riktas mot den nya TV-produktionen från Fox. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, on a Wednesday night edition of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin as Kevin is live in Sebring getting ready for the 12 Hours of Sebring this weekend. They start the show recapping how Kevin’s pit reporting went from St. Petersburg on FOX. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the St. Petersburg race, how Alex Palou managed to charge his way through the field, and how Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden wandering by what could’ve been at the end of the race. They also talk about how Pato O’Ward could’ve saved his season by going from 23rd to 11th in the race, and how Will Power and Colton Herta need a good rebound for Thermal Club. Later, they talk about what Herta’s future could look like in Formula 1 as Cadillac was officially confirmed. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about Sebring, Jackson Lee, and Hampus Ericsson. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about which drivers could land the Cadilac Formula 1 seats and also talk about driver contracts. They also talk about Takuma Sato returning to Rahal Letterman Lanigan for the 109th Indianapolis 500, driving the #75 AMADA Honda. Later, Marcus Ericsson joins the show to talk about his brother, Hampus Ericsson, competing in this weekend’s 12 Hours of Sebring, and to recap his last race from St. Petersburg. They also talk about with Sato’s addition to the entry list, there is officially 34 entries as they discuss if there are going to be more entries. Later in the second hour of the program, they recap the most recent testing from Barber Motorsports Park. They also talk about how Prema Racing did in their debut, and how Prema can keep Robert Shwartzman up. Later, they talk about Christopher Bell going three-in-a-row at Phoenix last weekend in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with the soon opening of the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Finally, Kevin announces the return of the Burger Bash! Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about Jackson Lee’s race for this weekend in Sebring, NHRA driver Bob Tasca III making comments about FOX and their marketing, full IndyCar race replays on YouTube immediately after, and FOX Nation picking up 100 Days to Indy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 18 – Even More from the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg with Marcus Ericsson, Colton Herta, Rinus VeeKay and Alexander Rossi   March 11, 2025   Show host Bruce Martin helps IndyCar kick off the 2025 season on Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental from St. Petersburg, Florida.   This edition of Pit Pass Indy is jam-packed with interviews from the stars of IndyCar including Andretti Global's Marcus Ericsson and Colton Herta. Also, Martin has interviews with Dale Coyne Racing's newest driver, Rinus VeeKay, and the man who replaced him at ECR, Alexander Rossi.   On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward.   Gain ground with Penske!   And be sure to look for another “Bonus Edition” of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental later this week.   For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

I helgen var det stor premiär för Indycar 2025 på gatorna i St. Petersburg, Florida. Det blev en trio välkända namn på pallen i Alex Palou, Scott Dixon och Josef Newgarden – som totalt har 11 mästerskapstitlar mellan sig. För svenskarna blev det också en lovande start med P6 för Marcus Ericsson och P7 för Felix Rosenqvist. Vi summerar en premiär som bjöd på en hel del ovisshet när ett nytt, mjukare däck introducerades och kastade om strategierna. Dessutom tittar vi lite närmare på Premas Indycar-debut och analyserar den inte helt klockrena nya TV-produktionen från FOX. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 15 – Kicking Off the 2025 IndyCar Series Season with FOX Sports Will Buxton and drivers Marcus Ericsson, Christian Lundgaard and Graham Rahal February 28, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin helps IndyCar kick off the 2025 season with this special Bonus Edition of Pit Pass Indy from St. Petersburg, Florida.   Martin has exclusive interviews with the FOX Sports booth of Will Buxton, James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell as FOX Sports begins its first season as the television home of the NTT IndyCar Series. Also, Martin has exclusive interviews with Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren and Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, it’s officially race week at St. Petersburg. They talk more about the FOX IndyCar commercials and remain hopeful that it draws attention for future fans. They also talk about what is the biggest headline and which driver will have a more improved year going into this weekend’s season opener at St. Petersburg. Later, they talk about TWG Motorsports. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Will Power’s status on the series and on his contract along with David Malukas. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about which driver has more to prove this season: Alexander Rossi, Rinus VeeKay, or Christian Lundgaard. They also talk about which driver has more on the line: Will Power or Marcus Ericsson. Later, they also talk about which driver will make a bigger jump this season: Pato O’Ward, Josef Newgarden, or Marcus Ericsson. They also talk about who will be the highest finishing A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver in points: Santino Ferrucci or David Malukas. Later, they talk about who is going to be the highest finishing Team Penske driver in points: Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, or Josef Newgarden. They also talk about who they think could win the rookie of the year battle: Louis Foster, Jacob Abel, or Robert Shwartzman. They talk about who could have the best sophomore season: Nolan Siegel, Kyffin Simpson, or Christian Rasmussen. Later in the second hour of the program, they briefly recap the NASCAR race from Atlanta. They also talk about a possible revival of 100 Days to Indy on FOX Nation. Later, they talk about Hy-Vee not returning as a title sponsor for Iowa and Milwaukee. They also talk about the possibility of the new car coming for the 2027 season. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about some final thoughts and answers fan questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Det är racevecka igen – på riktigt! Fokus flyttas äntligen ut på banan där det är full aktivitet hela den här veckan, med F2-test i Barcelona, F1-test i Bahrain – och framför allt stor Indycar-premiär i Florida i helgen. Vi går igenom allt du behöver veta inför USA-säsongen och till vår hjälp har vi poddens återkommande gäst Felix Rosenqvist. Felix är en av två svenskar på Indycar-gridden i år, bredvid Marcus Ericsson, och delar med sig av sina tankar och känslor inför vad som komma skall (trots en ihärdig förkylning). Premiären sker som vanligt på gatorna i St. Petersburg, Florida, och Racevecka punktmarkerar hela Indycar-säsongen precis som i fjol.Vi hinner även med lite snack om F1 75, det stora försäsongsjippot i London som ägde rum i förra veckan. Topp eller flopp? Lyssna för vår syn på saken. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Det är bara två veckor till premiär av Indycar 2025. Vad har hänt hittills under vinteruppehållet? Har Felix Rosenqvist och Marcus Ericsson chans till revansch i år - och hur går det för Linus Lundqvist? Vi ägnar veckans sprint åt att komma i fas med utvecklingen borta i Staterna inför den kommande säsongen. Pssst! För dig som gillar Indycar väntar ett ännu mer detaljerat uppsnack i ett senare program under premiärveckan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is for the Pit Pass Indy that will release Friday, February 7, 2025. PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 10 – Andretti Global's Resurgence with Colton Herta, Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood    February 7, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin races into 2025 with exclusive, in-depth interviews with all three IndyCar Series drivers at Andretti Global.   Martin catches up with Colton Herta, who finished second in the NTT IndyCar Series standings in 2024 along with 2022 Indianapolis 500 winning driver Marcus Ericsson and two-time IndyCar Series race winner Kyle Kirkwood on this special “Bonus Edition” of Pit Pass Indy.   For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden reconvene on Speed Street to chat about the recent test at Thermal Club and all the latest rumblings in the IndyCar paddock. Andretti Global and Dale Coyne Racing made the trek out west to share the track for the first time with the newly formed Prema Racing IndyCar team, and at the end of the day Marcus Ericsson had the fastest lap times to his name. Conor explains that while it's hard to draw conclusions from tests with limited cars, people are beginning to raise their expectations of Prema due to the amount of effort and resources they're putting towards on-track performance. The guys also react to Tim Cindric's announcement that he'll be stepping back from his day-to-day duties at Team Penske and the recent unveiling of Andretti Global's 2025 liveries.Marcus Ericsson joins the show and explains how winning the Indianapolis 500 was a life changing event for him. He recalls fondly taking the Borg Warner trophy home to Sweden and getting to celebrate with family and fans and explains that the event's prestige is recognized all over the world. Conor asks Marcus about his time in Formula One and the growth that series has seen in light of the popularity of Drive to Survive. Marcus talks about some of his favorite moments while in F1 and how global travel was a double-edged sword. Finally, Marcus makes some Indianapolis 500 podium predictions and explains his off-season training regimen to help get prepared for the upcoming year.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Tim Cindric stepping down as president of Team Penske but will retain the same role as Penske’s IndyCar program. They also recap last week’s testing from the Thermal Club and how well Prema and Robert Shwartzman did along with Andretti and Marcus Ericsson, as well as preview the next test at Sebring. Later, they talk about the revealing of Andretti’s liveries for the 2025 season, with new notables of Kyle Kirkwood with Chili’s and Marcus Ericsson reuniting with Bryant. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt answer fan questions from X, starting with the latest update on Fox’s latest streaming platform. They also talk about the latest about who could land the final seat for Coyne and who could be in the booth and pits for IndyCar and Indy NXT. To wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about Jack William Miller driving for Abel Motorsports with Miller Vinatieri Motorsports and preview the second hour. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about what they learned from content days with the drivers asking for a new car for potentially the 2027 season. Drivers asked for a lighter car, easier passing, and power steering. They also talk about Santino Ferrucci being very optimistic about how the upcoming season will go for him and for A.J. Foyt Enterprises. Later, they talk about how well David Malukas will do for Foyt and how he could fit in a future with Penske. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about Zak Brown’s state of the sport. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about Ford returning to WEC, a possible return to Adelaide, and the Las Vegas F1 race moving up two hours earlier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 9 – Catching up with Arrow McLaren drivers Pato O'Ward and Nolan Siegel February 4, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin races into 2025 with exclusive, in-depth interviews with two of the three drivers at Arrow McLaren.   IndyCar star Pato O'Ward of Monterrey, Mexico and 20-year-old Nolan Siegel of Palo Alto, California join Martin for exclusive interviews on Pit Pass Indy. Christian Lundgaard of Denmark rounds out the three-driver team and will be featured on a future episode of Pit Pass Indy.   Arrow McLaren features one of the youngest teams in IndyCar as O'Ward is 25, Lundgaard 23 and Siegel is just 20.   For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500 Later this week, we'll have a special “Bonus Edition” of Pit Pass Indy featuring all three drivers from Andretti Global – Colton Herta, Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood so be on the looking for that.

This week on the Track Limits Podcast, we're joined by Marcus Ericsson, one of the most recognizable and accomplished drivers in motorsport. From his time in Formula 1 to his incredible IndyCar career—including his unforgettable Indy 500 victory—Marcus shares his journey, insights, and plenty of laughs.

Some of the best drivers in IndyCar were given the choice: win an Indy 500 or an IndyCar title. You'd be surprised at the response from each. They include in order: Marcus Ericsson, Josef Newgarden, Will Power, Alex Palou, and Pato O'Ward. A couple have won both and still aren't sure which one is more important. And those who have neither event on their resume, they are on the spot. Listen...

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 45 – IndyCar's Exciting Return and 2024 IndyCar Championship Battle Takes Dramatic Turn  September 3, 2024  Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental show host Bruce Martin details the dramatic events at the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s on August 31 and September 1 and its impact on the championship finale in the September 15 Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway. Martin has exclusive interviews with championship contenders Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing and Team Penske's Will Power and Scott McLaughlin. Also, exclusive interviews with Milwaukee winners Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren and McLaughlin as well as more from Palou's chief mechanic Ricky Davis, and Chip Ganassi Racing team manager Barry Wanser. Martin wraps up the show with Christian Rasmussen of Ed Carpenter Racing and Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global. On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 36 –Previewing the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto with Alex Palou, Marcus Ericsson, Felix Rosenqvist and much more  July 19, 2024  Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental show host Bruce Martin gets IndyCar fans ready to cross the border into Canada for this weekend's Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto on this special bonus edition of Pit Pass Indy. Martin has exclusive interviews with Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Romain Grosjean of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Linus Lundqvist of Chip Ganassi Racing, owner/driver Ed Carpenter of Ed Carpenter Racing and Katherine Legge of Dale Coyne Racing with RWR.  On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward.  Gain ground with Penske! For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 29 – IndyCar Returns to The Milwaukee Mile with Hybrid Assist Device Test June 18, 2024  Show host Bruce Martin was at the IndyCar Hybrid Test at The Milwaukee Mile on June 11 as 20 IndyCar Series drivers took laps at the historic oval located at Wisconsin State Fair Park. Martin has exclusive interviews with David Malukas of Meyer Shank Racing, Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Will Power of Team Penske, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Josef Newgarden of Team Penske On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward. Gain ground with Penske! And for all your shopping needs, be sure to visit your local Hy-Vee – where there's a helpful smile in every aisle. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

IndyCar takes to the streets of Detroit!In a race that saw about half the laps run under yellow, some variable weather and track conditions, and lots of car-to-car contact Scott Dixon comes out on top again.For Dixon that's five wins in the last ten races!! And he's now in the points lead.Listen in as Michael and John piece the race back together, run down the finishing order, and offer up their take on the race.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 25 – Wrapping up the 108th Indianapolis 500 with Roger Penske, back-to-back winning driver Josef Newgarden, Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson and much, much more.  May 31, 2024  Show host Bruce Martin was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Month of May at the 108th Indianapolis 500 for Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental. Martin has a special Indianapolis 500 Wrap-up edition that includes exclusive interviews with Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske, 108th Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, 2024 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson of Arrow McLaren/Hendrick Motorsports. Also, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, Arrow McLaren General Manager Brian Barnhart, Arrow McLaren Team Principal Gavin Ward and Arrow McLaren driver Alexander Rossi. Also, Scott Dixon and Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Conor Daly and Ryan Hunter-Reay of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing with Cusick Motorsports, Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Romain Grosjean of Juncos Hollinger Racing. Finally, Martin wraps up the show with Colton Herta and Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global in the most extensive Indianapolis 500 recap in the podcast universe. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

00:00 – 18:24 – The Pacers season comes to an end with a sweep by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, another crushing loss, big off-season decisions now for the Pacers from Pascal Siakam to other roster decisions, strong ratings for the Indy 500 18:25 – 26:00 –  MORNING CHECKDOWN 26:01 – 44:40 – Pacers thoughts: disappointing finishes down the stretch all series, guys who stepped up, off-season questions and expectations going forward into next season, Pascal Siakam's contract status is the top storyline of the Pacers' off-season 44:41- 1:06:35  Pacers playing without Haliburton, league-wide respect for the Pacers?, caller has some Pacers thoughts and why he thinks they have good problems to have this off-season, Morning Checkdown 1:06:36 – 1:32:28 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle join us and discusses what did Boston do that caused a series sweep, how valuable is the playoff experience the Pacers got this season, where he wants to see growth and development next season, his top priority this off-season, why expectations should be high next year and going forward, will Haliburton play in the Olympics, what he can do to convince Siakam to stay, NBA Draft stock this year, the passing of Bill Walton, his friendship with Walton and the story about how he met his wife and Walton hooked them up with Grateful Dead tickets 1:32:30 – 1:52:44 – Trackside's Curt Cavin joins us to weigh in on the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, Josef Newgarden's incredible pass on the final lap and Pato O'Ward's heartbreak, what's better for IndyCar: the back-to-back win of Newgarden or would O'Ward be the better story?, Kyle Larson's disappointing Sunday due to weather, Marcus Ericsson's disastrous month, the huge ratings for this year's 500, where all the purse money comes from, Morning Checkdown 1:52:45 – 1:55:02 – Our Indy 500 recap show from yesterday, the Mark Davis/Hayden Harvey Hopkins baby drama 1:55:03- 2:15:32 -  We replay our outstanding interview with Rick Carlisle, final thoughts before we wrap the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 18:27 – The Pacers season comes to an end with a sweep by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals, another crushing loss, big off-season decisions now for the Pacers from Pascal Siakam to other roster decisions, strong ratings for the Indy 500 18:28 – 43:00 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle join us and discusses what did Boston do that caused a series sweep, how valuable is the playoff experience the Pacers got this season, where he wants to see growth and development next season, his top priority this off-season, why expectations should be high next year and going forward, will Haliburton play in the Olympics, what he can do to convince Siakam to stay, NBA Draft stock this year, the passing of Bill Walton, his friendship with Walton and the story about how he met his wife and Walton hooked them up with Grateful Dead tickets 43:01 – 57:46 - Trackside's Curt Cavin joins us to weigh in on the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, Josef Newgarden's incredible pass on the final lap and Pato O'Ward's heartbreak, what's better for IndyCar: the back-to-back win of Newgarden or would O'Ward be the better story?, Kyle Larson's disappointing Sunday due to weather, Marcus Ericsson's disastrous month, the huge ratings for this year's 500, where all the purse money comes fromSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the third time in three years, the all-time pole record falls at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway! It's almost that time again - The 108th Running of the Indy 500 is right around the corner, and Dre Harrison and RJ O'Connell is joined by a guest, Chris DeHarde of Frontstretch.com joins the gang to preview the big race and breakdown all the stories coming out of Qualifying weekend. Scott McLaughlin made history with a 234.220mph run to narrowly break Palou's 2023 record but also take the pole in a Penske front rock lockout with Power and Newgarden close behind. What has led to such a remarkable Penske turnaround, having not had a Top 10 Qualifier since 2019! There's also the glum story of a horrible Bump Day for Katherine Legge, Graham Rahal, Marcus Ericsson and the bumped man Nolan Siegel, all with horror stories to share about how they got there in the first place. Plus a full grid rundown and the threat of rain all covered in another edition of Motorsport101!

It's almost time for one of the biggest single races in Motorsport, the 2024 Indy 500, with over 300,000 expected to flock to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday for “The greatest spectacle in racing”.  Joining Steph Wentworth on the Autosport Podcast are Motorsport.com's Global Editor-In-Chief Charles Bradley, and IndyCar Editor Joey Barnes to cover a wide-range of topics, such as asking if Penske are set to dominate the race after their first front row lockout of the race since 1988, with Scott McLaughlin making history with the fastest pole position run ever seen at the speedway (234.220mph), with Will Power and Josef Newgarden sharing that front row.  There's also discussion on McLaren as the potential top contenders to challenge Penske, whether Helio Castroneves can become the 500's first five-time winner, the drama of bump day as Dale Coyne Racing's Nolan Siegel was bumped from the field in qualifying, and a full interview with Marcus Ericsson to discuss his own dramatic week with a crash and “Bump Day” appearance and ponder what the 2022 winner and 2023 runner-up can do from 32nd on the grid.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our annual Indy 500 retro special episode features special guest Kenny Brack, looking back on his landmark 1999 Indy win, 25 years ago. Brack explains how, after failing to get on the F1 grid, he landed in the newly formed Indy Racing League, first with Galles Racing in 1998, and then with Foyt, for whom he won the IRL title and the Indy 500 the following year. He recalls the 1999 race, what it did for his career generally (and in Sweden especially), and also packs in some other key career events like the 2003 Texas crash he was lucky to walk away from, and how his comeback in 2005 was enough for him to call time on his career. That comeback came with Rahal, a team he has joined again as a consultant in 2024 - and he explains that move, too. Ahead of the interview, host Jack Benyon is joined by The Race's Matt Beer, to provide background on the unusual racing landscape in the US at the time of Brack's victory, when top-level single-seater racing was split between the IRL and CART (and top teams like Ganassi and Penske weren't racing at the 500). Jack also speaks to journalist, podcaster and media ace Mattias Persson, a Swede who explains how important Brack's win was for helping the country fall in love with motorsport again after a tough period, and how Brack helped inspired the current crop of Marcus Ericsson and Felix Rosenqvist. Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign up Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's episode: A recap of qualifying for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 that saw Scott McLaughlin win pole with a record speed, plenum fire issues for Chevrolet, struggles for Marcus Ericsson and Graham Rahal, rookie Nolan Siegel bumped and a great crowd and TV rating. Plus, we make our picks for Sunday's Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside, it's the Burger Bash! The show will be joined by plenty of drivers and personalities live off of Turn 1 at IMS. Conor Daly joins Curt and Kevin first, and talks about his month of May so far. Conor talks about Dreyer and Reinbold Racing, and how they could compete the whole season if they wanted to. James Hinchcliffe gives some analysis on practice today, and how good Penske cars are. Conor talks about 100 Days to Indy, and an odd question Kevin was asked about comparing Scott Dixon and Conor Daly. We also hear from Romain Grosjean, Agustín Canapino, Ryan Hunter-Reay and Santino Ferucci.   Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt talk to the founders of Cluster Truck and talk to them about how Cluster Truck works. We also hear from some of the other donors to the Burger Bash.  Kevin and Curt end the first hour talking about what will happen during the second hour of the show, including upcoming driver appearances.  In the second hour, Sting Ray Robb joins the show to talk about some of the sponsors that made his ride at IMS possible, his upcoming marriage, and what he likes about Indiana. He talks about the porch parties he saw after the race around IMS, and how his month of May has been so far. He talks about some gremlins in the car, but also the confidence he has going into the 500. He sheds some light on the Ferrucci/Grosjean rivalry, and drama between Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin. Kevin and Curt talk about Marcus Ericsson's qualifying run, and the rationale behind having him go out with eight minutes left.  Later in the second hour we hear more people from Cluster Truck, and how the company came to be. Kevin and Curt talk about how outstanding their burgers are. Kevin and Curt expand on the last row shootout conversation, and what stands out to them. Curt talks about Kyle Larson's adaptability and how he mixed it up in traffic today. They also talk about how much we can figure out from the Monday practice, if anything.  Kevin and Curt round out the show talking about what they liked about Burger Bash. Kevin gives thanks to key sponsors, and he and Dr. Lee talk about the purpose of the Burger Bash.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode features an interview with the winner of the fastest-ever four-lap pole run in the history of the Indianapolis 500, Scott McLaughlin. The Team Penske driver talks about how a change of line helped unlock speed, his journey from tin-tops to single-seater superstar in just over four years, and gives some insight into his race car for Sunday's 108th running of the Indy 500. Tune in for more from McLaughlin. Elsewhere, co-host JR Hildebrand has been sleuthing in the paddock over the last week, identifying some of the key reasons for Chevrolet's apparent gains over Honda and how a suspension part has been causing plenty of intrigue. Kyle Larson's stunning run to fifth on his Indy 500 debut and Marcus Ericsson's fight to make the race as he was under threat from going home after a crash on Thursday as part of the ‘Bump Day' drama are also analysed. We'll be back before the race day with a special annual retro episode featuring an interview with an Indy 500 winning driver on a special anniversary. To join The Race Members' Club, click here to sign up, or you can sign up for all of The Race's bonus audio content (but not the other perks of membership) directly in the Apple Podcasts app. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's another Saturday night edition of Indiana Sports Talk with Coach Bob Lovell! Coach kicks off the show with tonight's studio host, Nathaniel Finch as he previews Pacers, Fever, and Indy 500 Qualifying. Mark Jaynes joins the show to talk about Day 1 of Qualifying for the 108th Indy 500 that showed so much drama. Will Power and his Team Penske teammates were 1-2-3 and Marcus Ericsson and Graham Rahal are in jeopardy of getting bumped. They talk about who they have been impressed with, such as Kyle Larson, Kyle Kirkwood, and Takuma Sato. Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, Coach talks with Nathaniel Finch and tonight's producer, Landon Coons, about their experiences and what they saw at Qualifying.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside, Kevin and Curt talk about the second day of practice, and the first full day of practice. We hear highlights from the 2006 Indy 500, and its connection to Nolan Siegel. They go down the speed charts, and talk about no-toe speeds, and how they sometimes can be deceiving. Kevin talks about what he heard from teams, and why some teams don't think using the qualifying sim today posed much benefit. Curt talks about how Kyle Larson is fairing at IMS, and if he is enjoying the experience or not, and the precarious position he is in. They compare Larson's laps turned to other drivers and show how few laps he has run. They talk about the two crashes on track, and the fact that Marcus Ericsson will have to go to a backup car.  Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the amount of practice time the teams have had so far. They answer questions about when drivers realize they are in trouble for bumping, and they talk about some of the drivers who may be concerned about their position. Kevin talks about how most teams do not want to be anywhere near 30th. They also answer a question about the extra boost only being used on Friday.  Kevin and Curt round out the show previewing Fast Friday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside, it is a rainy day! Only about 23 minutes of practice at IMS took place, and Kevin and Curt break everything down. They talk about qualifying speeds, and if there will be a new track record this year. Curt believes you may see a 2-lap average record being broken, but probably not a new track record. They break down the weather for the rest of the week. They talk about the rivalry between Santino Ferucci and Romain Grosjean, and how that will play out the rest of the month of May.  Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt head to the X Box to answer some listener questions. They talk about IndyCar's TV partner for next year, they also go through driver-by-driver and talk about how each of them did during the Sonsio Grand Prix. They also delve into Pato O'Ward's performance, and the woes he has had with his team, and Colton Herta's comments about Marcus Ericsson.   Kevin and Curt round out the show talking about the schedule for tomorrow, what cars didn't turn laps, and the status of Tony Kanaan on turning laps at the track in case Kyle Larson cannot compete due to a rain delay. Kevin also talks about the hybrid start date. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson joins The Mental Game to talk mental health with Brandon Saho. Marcus opens up about his racing career, moving to America to drive IndyCar, winning the Indy 500, hiring a mental health coach, Avicii's suicide and how he takes care of his mental health.

Alex Palou's Indy road course win, a host of expletive-filled spats and a look at the Indy 500 starting this week makes up this episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast. Hosting duo JR Hildebrand and Jack Benyon look at Alex Palou starting May in the same way as last year, with a pole and a win on the Indy road course, what that means for his title rivals and how Christian Lundgaard was hard done by. Of course, Colton Herta calling his team-mate Marcus Ericsson an “ass” and Romain Grosjean and Santino Ferrucci's unusual wheel-banging feud are also analysed. After that, Hildebrand explains some intricacies of how Indy 500 qualifying works, and gives his thoughts on how badly impacted reigning winner Josef Newgarden will be after some of his crew have been suspended ahead of the event. There's also a run through the schedule this week and some things to look for as practice unfolds. Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign up Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Tonight, Kevin and Curt talk about the announcement of Théo Pourchaire replacing David Malukas full-time at Arrow McLaren. They talk about Pourchaire's racing history, how he really didn't have anything lined up this year until McLaren called, and the races he will compete in this year. They talk about how they think Pourchaire feels about his new position in IndyCar. Kevin talks about some new liveries on cars for the month of May, and some new sponsors. They also bring up the importance of long-term liveries.  Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt talk about attendance expectations for the 500. They also talk about Marcus Ericsson on red flag policy during the 500. They also talk about the likelihood of the ban on the dragon movement being enforced. Kevin ends the segment answering listener questions.  Kevin and Curt round out the show answering a few more twitter questions, including eliminating back markers, and the success of Indy NXT Champions and their success in going to IndyCar, and more talk on the mannequin falling from the bridge, including Georgina's previous position on the bridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:21 – Lots of headscratchers in Game 1 of Pacers-Knicks, an opportunity missed, poor officiating and questionable calls, where was Tyrese Haliburton last night 10:22 – 23:40 – ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins us and discusses Rick Carlisle's reactions to the officiating calls last night, why he says the refs got the calls wrong, why can't kicked balls be reviewed, Tyrese Haliburton's performance, Jalen Brunson wants to prove a lot of people wrong and Rick Carlisle is at the top of that list 23:41 – 37:19 – – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses what happened in the fourth quarter that caused them to lose, slowing down Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton's struggles yesterday, the bench performance last night, pace of the game, why the Pacers have been so resilient this year, why aren't kicked balls reviewable 37:20 – 47:33 - Andretti Autosport IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson joins us and he's pissed about last night's Pacers-Knicks game,  Kevin scolds him for not wearing the gold shirt at the game, his thoughts on the officiating, his controversial finish from last year's Indy 500, switching to Andretti, his key to the month of May, what's the most intense part of the 500See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 10:20– Lots of headscratchers in Game 1 of Pacers-Knicks, an opportunity missed, poor officiating and questionable calls, where was Tyrese Haliburton last night 10:21 – 33:42 – ESPN's Brian Windhorst joins us and discusses Rick Carlisle's reactions to the officiating calls last night, why he says the refs got the calls wrong, why can't kicked balls be reviewed, Tyrese Haliburton's performance, Jalen Brunson wants to prove a lot of people wrong and Rick Carlisle is at the top of that list, Morning Checkdown 33:43 – 47:46– A game the Pacers should have had on the road, Rick Carlisle on the officiating, the kicked ball call, Myles Turner on the illegal screen and Nesmith call 47:47 – 1:16:22 – What's up with Tyrese Haliburton?, Jalen Brunson catches fire in the 4th while Haliburton flamed out, Obi Toppin's between the legs dunk, Windhorst's comments about Haliburton's health, callers weigh in on last night's Game 1, Morning Checkdown 1:16:23  -1:20:34– What is the NBA 2-Minute Report going to reveal? 1:20:35 – 1:31:21 – Andretti Autosport IndyCar driver Marcus Ericsson joins us and he's pissed about last night's Pacers-Knicks game,  Kevin scolds him for not wearing the gold shirt at the game, his thoughts on the officiating, his controversial finish from last year's Indy 500, switching to Andretti, his key to the month of May, what's the most intense part of the 500 1:31:22 – 2:12:14 – Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle joins us and discusses what happened in the fourth quarter that caused them to lose, slowing down Jalen Brunson, Tyrese Haliburton's struggles yesterday, the bench performance last night, pace of the game, why the Pacers have been so resilient this year, why aren't kicked balls reviewable, Tiger Woods is playing in the PGA Championship and Kevin thought he was dead, Morning Checkdown 2:12:15 – 2:17:59 – POP QUIZ 2:18:00 – 2:19:15 – Wrapping up a very busy showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on an abbreviated episode of Trackside, Curt and Kevin recap the first race of the IndyCar season at St. Petersburg! They talk about Josef Newgarden's dominating performance, and the skill that he has as a driver. They discuss Newgarden's odds on winning the championship, and how the rest of the schedule looks, and how the schedule favors Newgarden more than other drivers. Curt points out how dominant Penske has been on the streets of St. Pete. They also talk about the Indy NXT race, won by Nolan Siegel. They talk about how Marcus Ericsson is calm and collected, and his reaction to the engine failure on Sunday.  Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt take you behind the scenes and talk about some of the production that went into the St. Petersburg IndyCar race. They answer some listener questions, including about the post-race show on Peacock. Kevin also gives updates on Jackson Lee's racing career.  Kevin rounds out the first hour reading some more tweets. He also talks about Ganassi splitting with Chevy in sports cars, and a talk he had with the promoter of St. Pete. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Race IndyCar Podcast is back to what it does best - analysing races - after the 2024 IndyCar season got underway in St Petersburg last weekend. Indy 500 regular and Indy Lights champion JR Hildebrand joins The Race's Jack Benyon to provide some fascinating insight into Josef Newgarden's victory, and the American driver's comments about how he's struggled to enjoy his racing and the steps he has taken to fix that. Chevrolet and Penske's strong starts are also discussed, as are terrible starts to the season for different reasons for two big marquee signings in Marcus Ericsson and Romain Grosjean. A starring rookie at Ganassi is also name-checked amid a rollercoaster race for that team, while Hildebrand gives his take on what Benyon called a disappointing race from an excitement perspective, and how IndyCar's current ideological crisis might have been the root cause. Join The Race Members Club and have a free month on us! Click here to sign up Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Indy Car drivers Marcus Ericsson and Nikita Johnson join Rock on the track at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Marcus is the defending Firestone Grand Prix Champ and the 2022 Indy 500 Winner whereas Nikita is one of the fastest climbing drivers. Johnson grew up not far from the track while Ericsson is […] The post Indy Car Drivers Marcus Ericsson & Nikita Johnson Plus Rock’s stories appeared first on Radio Influence.

We're delighted to welcome a special guest to The Race IndyCar Podcast this week, as Indianapolis 500-winning engineer Angela Ashmore of Chip Ganassi Racing joins the show. From watching short-track racing as a child to engineering in NASCAR, Ashmore has a diverse resume that most recently led her to winning the 500 with Marcus Ericsson as his assistant engineer, before being promoted to lead engineer for Marcus Armstrong at the team in 2024. Ashmore discusses how well the job of assistant prepares you for the lead engineering role, and looks at some of the key areas where there's big gains to be made as an engineer. She also explains what she expects from IndyCar Rookie of the Year Marcus Armstrong and the team this year. Ashmore also speaks passionately about becoming (according to the series) only the fourth female lead engineer in IndyCar history, including being a visible role model for women wanting to get into motorsport, and what the IndyCar paddock is like to work in. Don't forget, if you have a question for our hosting team, you can email text and/or voice notes to be included on the podcast by sending them to podcasts@the-race.com FEBRUARY IS FREE! Join The Race Members Club and have a free month on us! Click here to sign up Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the start of the 2024 IndyCar season a little over a month away, it's time for us to pick out five things to watch this year. Indy Lights champion and Indy 500 regular (and hopeful for 2024) JR Hildebrand is back alongside The Race's Jack Benyon to break down some of this year's most interesting storylines, including whether anyone can stop reigning champion Alex Palou. They also get into Andretti shrinking to three cars and Marcus Ericsson's title hopes, a superstar debut at the Indy 500, what Romain Grosjean can do with his second shot at a rebirth in IndyCar, and whether Rahal Letterman Lanigan match its championship-contending road course form with a big step up on the ovals. You can leave feedback, ask questions and get in touch with the show via our email address, podcasts@the-race.com Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Click here to join The Race Members' Club Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another all-star field gathers for the world's first “Race of Champions” of the year (2:00); Jenson Button and Felipe Massa head the list of Formula One winners on the entry list (4:00); why driving the GTP hybrid prototype is so difficult (7:00); another heavy IndyCar component and why the hybrid will enhance those ties this year (11:30); Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden on his adaptation to the premier category and the hybrid (14:00); Marcus Ericsson on trying to open his Andretti era with a Rolex 24 win (17:00); Colton Herta's impressive Rolex 24 record and what he enjoys about the special dynamic of teammates in sports cars (19:00); Roger Penske's deep roots in sports cars and why Le Mans and Daytona remain high on his victory target list (21:00); will Porsche Penske Motorsport improve on its Daytona disappointments of 2023? (23:00); with defending winner Meyer Shank Racing off the grid, Wayne Taylor Racing adds a second car in trying to bring Acura its fourth consecutive victory (26:00); the explosive growth of manufacturer involvement in the GT categories (30:00); the return of Corvette vs. Mustang (32:00); will the race top last year's record-setting crowd? (34:00).

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Linus Lundqvist joins the show live in studio! Lundqvist talks to Kevin about how it feels to be racing for Chip Ganassi Racing for 2024. He also reflects on his time with Meyer Shank Racing, and how it feels to take Marcus Ericsson's place. He talks about how hard he worked to get the ride and get into IndyCar in general. He also talks about his humble beginnings and his early days of racing with his family running his team. Lundqvist also talks a little about hybrid engines.  Later in the first hour of the show, Curt and Kevin talk about Alex Palou's legal woes, and how Palou needed to have it in writing that he was going to get a chance at F1.   Kevin rounds out the first hour reading some tweets including car counts in Indy NXT. In the second hour of the show, they talk more about Jamie Chadwick and a commercial that she did for IBM. They also preview the James Hinchcliffe segment and talk about what he may be doing next season. They talk about some possible new IndyCar street races, and another event like Thermal that could be on the horizon.  During the second hour, James Hinchcliffe joins the show. Hinchcliffe talks about the possibility of racing sports cars, how it is harder for IndyCar drivers to race sports cars full time now, and Hinchcliffe's Speed Group that Kevin is now a part of. They also discussed the Las Vegas F1 race.  Kevin ends the show looking at a few more tweets.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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