Podcasts about michelin pilot challenge

Welcome to our motorsports podcast where we discuss F1, IndyCar, IMSA, NASCAR, our own racing adventures, and some other adventures!After a relatively calm weekend of motorsports to watch between NASCAR and Super Formula, this upcoming weekend is jam packed! NASCAR is off to Las Vegas where Christopher Bell will play the slots to see if he can capture his fourth win in a row. IMSA is at Sebring for the 12 hours where they are accompanied by the Michelin Pilot Challenge, Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series, Porsche Cup Challenge, and Mustang Challenge support series. Lastly, Formula 1 is back and kicking their season off down under in Melbourne, Australia. F2 and F3 will also be at Albert Park this weekend with, as always, the Australian Supercars series for their Melbourne SuperSprint event.Just a note for last weekend, if you didn't catch the opening Super Formula races they are available at Motorsport.tv for FREE! Both rounds 1 and 2 from Suzuka. I highly recommend this series to anyone interested in fast formula cars as these are second fastest only to Formula 1. Many top F1 and IndyCar drivers have raced this series in the past so it has some great talent.Coming up this weekend: NASCAR at Vegas, IMSA at Sebring, F1 & Supercars in Australia at Albert Park

We've got Colton Edwards and Will Morris from Cascade Edge Motorsports this week talking to us about their journey to motorsports. They are yet another reminder that you even if you started a little later in life, you can still have an amazing career in motorsports with a lot of hard work and dedication. They're also driving instructors down with our Avants partner and personal friends at ProFormance, so if you want to try and learn how to drive just like these guys, you absolutely can... try.  Cascade Edge Motorsport is a new race team founded to bring the spirit of Pacific Northwest racing to the national stage. Drivers Colton Edwards and Will Morris are taking the next step in their motorsports careers by entering the Michelin Pilot Challenge in IMSA, the premier series for sports car racing in the United States. Their first professional race will be the BMW M Endurance Challenge at Daytona International Speedway in January of 2025, and Cascade Edge invites motorsports fans to follow their journey as the team makes the leap from local, grassroots racing to competing on a national level. For sponsor and partner opportunity inquiries, contact Keagen Edwards, Director of Operations, at keagen@cascadeedgemotorsport.com.  

On The Grid for the Michelin Pilot Challenge and a chat with Tyler Guillemette; our untapped VIR experience potential; NASCAR Classic Racing debuts with nostalgia --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/madsimracing/support

Tonight, on Trackside, we celebrate Gordon Johncock's birthday, and preview the remainder of the IndyCar season, as well as some Olympics talk, including Cole Hocker's gold medal run in the 1500. Hocker is from Indianapolis. They talk about the streaming power of Peacock, and how viewing numbers have been. They also briefly talk about the IMSA race last weekend. Kevin gives his insight on the Juncos Hollinger seat that has opened with Augustin Canapino departing from the team, and how Conor Daly drove his car at the test at World Wide Technology Raceway.  Later, Kevin and Curt talk about a conversation Tony Stewart had with Jake Query, and his opinion that the Brickyard 400 should be run at night under the lights. The two debate about whether that would be good for in-person attendance, and if IMS would ever install lights.  To round out the first hour, Kevin talks about baseball playing at Bristol Motor Speedway, and how something like that could happen at Indianapolis.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about some of the best NASCAR races, and how NASCAR succeeded through mainstream television. Kevin brings up the question as to why IndyCar teams don't have reserve drivers, and if we will see that change soon. They go over the history of reserve drivers in Indy, and when they were used most recently. They talk about the pricing of Venu Sports, and alternatives to paying for it, like buying an antenna.  Later in the second hour, Kevin goes to the X Box to ask some listener questions. They answer a question about backup cars, and how most teams just opt to repair their primary car since backups do not have engines. They also answer a question about the Mario Andretti and AJ Foyt Trophies for the best oval and road course drivers, and why they went away. They bring up the possibility of racing at Richmond, and how fans have to show up for those races for them to return to the schedule.  Kevin ends the show with what we missed. He brings up how Rossi has improved health wise after his surgery, and Kevin updates us on Jackson Lee's ride at IMS for the Michelin Pilot Challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about this past weekend's IndyCar doubleheader at the Iowa Speedway with Team Penske continuing their dominance, but it wasn't “The King of Corn Country”, Josef Newgarden, however his two teammates were victorious. Scott McLaughlin won the Hy-Vee Homefront 250 Saturday night for his first career oval win, while Will Power won the Hy-Vee One Step 250 Sunday night for his first win in Iowa. They talk about how the racing was subpar, especially for the new hybrid system, and how the crowd looked along with some revisions going throughout the speedway. They even talk about the crowd for the concerts from Luke Combs, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini, and Post Malone.   Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin talks to Curt about how he benefited from watching the race from pit exit at Iowa from the broadcast this past weekend. They also talk about the late TV channel change from the Saturday night to CNBC as the world reacted to the assassination attempt of former President, Donald Trump.  To wrap up the first hour of the program, Kevin talks about some stats from the Iowa Speedway, previews the second hour of the show, including the Brickyard weekend on the return to the oval for the NASCAR Cup Series, and more racing at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.  To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt go through questions on Twitter, starting with how the Indy NXT Championship could play out, weather affecting the streets of Toronto, Hailie Deegan in the Indy NXT paddock, and more questions with the hybrid system.   Later in the second hour program, Kevin and Curt go through more Twitter questions, and talk more about Sting Ray Robb's massive crash from Iowa and that he was cleared to return to racing this weekend at Toronto. They also provide some little silly season updates from Alexander Rossi and more.   Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks fast thoughts about Hunter McElrea making his debut this weekend in Toronto and Robert Wickens winning in the Michelin Pilot Challenge at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside, we recap Penske's dominant performance at Road America, and what led to their success. We hear about the reason why Will Power's celebration was so emotional in victory lane after his win, and the health problems his wife has had. They also talk about the likelihood of Power retiring after his contract expires, and why he is considering stepping away from racing in the future. They also talk about how the tires performed on the track, and how that led to different strategies during the race. They also talk about Newgarden running into the back of Colton Herta, which ruined Herta's race, and Herta's harsh comments on the officiating.  Later in the the first hour of the show, Curt and Kevin provide a brief recap of Milwaukee testing, including David Malukas' performance, and how the track handled. They also talk about the state of the Iowa track, and how messy the surface is after NASCAR had parts of it repaved.  To round out the first hour, Kevin talks about the Le Mans broadcast, and Jackson Lee's Michelin Pilot Challenge race that he ran over the weekend. He talks about the crowd and atmosphere there, and how the car performed for him.  In the second hour of the show, Curt and Kevin delve into IndyCar hybrid testing with Eric Smith of IndyCar.com. Smith talks about the changes to the track since the last visit in 2015, and how pit road feels a lot better than it has in previous years. He talks about what the drivers used the session for, and their thoughts on the engine. They also talk about the amount of studying that will go into the new engines to get a leg-up over the competition. He also talks about David Malukas and his thoughts on the test.  Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt go more into detail about the race at Road America, and Agustin Canapino's absence from the race. They also talk about Nolan Siegel filling in for Canapino at Road America, and how he performed, and the future for him in IndyCar. They also discuss Canapino and how sponsors view him.  Kevin ends the show looking at some listener tweets, and a little more on the Milwaukee test. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UPDATE: CDR Valkyrie confirmed that they are targeting a Road America debut and will only be on the grid with their Michelin Pilot Challenge entry this weekend! Link to the full entry list https://www.imsa.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/32/2024/05/01/Laguna-IWSC-Pre-Event-Entry-List.pdfThe bus stop sees some big changes, a new entry will be on the grid for Laguna Seca and how are those new GTP and GTD cars coming along?Support the Show.Follow the show on Twitter at @offintheessesFollow the show on Youtube at Off in the Esses

Commentary from John Hindhaugh and Jeremy Shaw

Commentary from John Hindhaugh and Jeremy Shaw

Introduction: Welcome back to another episode! We've got some exciting updates and news to share with our Porsche enthusiasts. Big news on the Macan EV, but first, let's dive into the thrilling Daytona recap. Daytona Recap: The Porsche Penske team emerged victorious with the Number 7 car securing the overall win, marking their 19th overall win at Daytona – the most of all time. The weekend was packed with highlights, and we had the pleasure of hanging out with some cool people, including the iconic Brad Pitt. A special shoutout to everyone who captured great shots of the cowboy killer and tagged us. Rexy took second place, and our close friend Michael McCarthy and his teammates had an impressive four-hour race with Riley Motorsports in the Michelin Pilot Challenge. Big Picture Thoughts on Daytona: Reflecting on the event, this past year saw the highest attendance ever. Does the continued growth indicate the impact of the France family owning IMSA now? Share your thoughts. Surprisingly, no Porsche manufacturer booth again. Will we ever see one again? Macan EV Highlights: Now, onto the Macan EV. Journalists got a curveball with the range announcement – understated but impressive, with real-life figures around 380 miles in the Macan 4 and slightly less in the turbo. Porsche expects to see a significant demand for these electric vehicles. What are your thoughts on this latest addition to the Porsche lineup? EU Fossil Fuel Ban Delay: Breaking news from the EU: the official announcement of a potential delay in the fossil fuel ban set for 2035. Enthusiasts might not be surprised, as the EV era's permanence was always a topic of speculation. What implications does this have for automakers like Volvo and Jaguar, already committed to full EV lineups? How might this impact their business models? Monthly Giveaway Teaser: Stay tuned to find out what exciting giveaway we have in store for you this month! Brake: Quick brake for a moment. Now, let's shift gears to some updates on our beloved Porsches. Rest of the Episode : Listen to the whole episode by being a Pcar Club Member Link in our IG Bio Conclusion: That wraps up this episode packed with Daytona excitement, Macan EV surprises, and Porsche updates. Stay tuned for more thrilling content in the next episode!

Commentary from John Hindhaugh, Jeremy Shaw and Peter Mackay with Shea Adam in the pits.

John Hindhaugh and Shea Adam look back at the 2023 season.

After applying to be a new team in F1, Benjamin Durand of LkySunz discusses his experience of the process and the rejection. Michelin Pilot Challenge champion Robert Wickens is this week’s Big Interview, plus Nick Daman’s Team by Team review of the US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, and news from sports cars and Indycar.

John Hindhaugh is at Porsche USA in Atlanta, where he’s joined by Felipe Nasr and Matt Campbell en route to Road Atlanta for Petit Le Mans Shea Adam is already at the circuit, and previews the final rounds of the Michelin Pilot Challenge and Idemitsu Mazda MX5 Cup as well as the main race. Plus Nick Daman’s team by team review of the Qatar Grand Prix.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, there's more racing on the oval! The annual IndyCar rookie test is this weekend and Curt and Kevin preview some of the drivers who will make turn some laps. They also talk about Kyle Larson turning his first laps in an IndyCar at the test. The two looks at the weather conditions for the day and what to expect from the hybrid motor in testing. They delve into legal matters involving Romain Grosjean. Following that, they talk about where Grosjean may end up for next year.   Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discuss Robert Wickens' performance in the Michelin Pilot Challenge. Kevin gives an update on how the sports car race at IMS went over the weekend and how his son Jackson performed. Curt previews a new event coming to IMS that will really shine, and how the event will benefit the track. The two also answer some fan questions. In the final segment of the hour, the two talk about the announcement of a new NASCAR game coming out created by the iRacing crew.   In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk to Indy NXT driver Christian Rasmussen. Rasmussen gives us some insight on what it's like to compete in the Indy NXT series, financial struggles, and his goals in motorsports. Rasmussen also talks about how he will compete in LMP2 at Petit Le Mans.   In the final half hour of the program, Kevin and Curt talk to Brian Barnhart about the upcoming rookie orientation at IMS this weekend. Barnhart talks about how they will handle Kyle Larson's test and discuss how similar and different it will be to Kurt Busch's test several years ago. The two speculate as to how Larson will handle driving an IndyCar for the first time. Kevin ends the show reading off some broadcast suggestions from listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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