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0:00-12:00 – The winner of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 Alex Palou joins the show. Palou has now won 5 of the first 6 races to start the year, but after years of dominating the NTT IndyCar Series the Spainard has finally won on an oval- the greatest spectacle in racing. 12:02-26:28 – Former Pacers & Knicks player Al Harrington joins. Harrington was a member of the lone Pacers squad to make the NBA Finals- celebrated at Gainbridge Fieldhouse last night before the Pacers blew a 20-point lead in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. 26:29-41:29 – Jake speaks with one of Indiana’s favorite IndyCar drivers, Conor Daly. Daly led a handful of laps in yesterday’s Indianapolis 500 and joins to recap the great month that he and the Juncos Hollinger Racing team enjoyed. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The winner of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 Alex Palou joins the show. Palou has now won 5 of the first 6 races to start the year, but after years of dominating the NTT IndyCar Series the Spainard has finally won on an oval- the greatest spectacle in racing.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:00-29:26 – Query & Company opens on Memorial Day recapping one of the greatest weekends in Indianapolis sports history. Jake talks Indy 500 + Pacers vs Knicks Game 3 at length to start the show. 29:26-40:58 – Jake opens the phone lines to talk with the Indy community about both Pacers & Racers. 40:58-49:12 – To wrap up the first hour of the show, Jake stays on the phone lines to answer questions about yesterday’s Indianapolis 500 and analyze what happened to the Pacers. 49:12-1:14:00 – The second hour of Query & Company opens with former Pacers & Knicks player Al Harrington. Harrington was a member of the lone Pacers squad to make the NBA Finals- celebrated at Gainbridge Fieldhouse last night before the Pacers blew a 20-point lead in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals. 1:14:00-1:31:40 – Jake speaks with one of Indiana’s favorite IndyCar drivers, Conor Daly. Daly led a handful of laps in yesterday’s Indianapolis 500 and joins to recap the great month that he and the Juncos Hollinger Racing team enjoyed. 1:31:40-1:37:35 – Jake closes out the second hour of the show, announcing the winners of the Indy 500 numbers game. 1:37:35-1:59:31 – To start the third and final hour of Query & Company, the winner of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 Alex Palou joins the show. Palou has now won 5 of the first 6 races to start the year, but after years of dominating the NTT IndyCar Series the Spainard has finally won on an oval- the greatest spectacle in racing. 1:59:31-2:17:58 – The busy Memorial Day show continues as IndyCar driver Santino Ferrucci joins to recap his day and his month after finishing 5th in the Indy 500. Per usual, Ferrucci was excited as can be after what ended up being a very good day for the No. 14 car. 2:17:58-2:22:40 – Jake closes out the show. Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus Ericsson is the 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner. He came to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES from Formula One. Spending most of his career stateside at Chip Ganassi Racing, Ericsson scored multiple wins for the team, of course, none bigger than Indy. He joined the Andretti Global team in 2024 and in the first race at St. Pete he qualified in the Firestone Fast Six. We caught up with Ericsson at the following Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach media luncheon where he would earn a fifth place finish. He talks about what happened at St. Pete, hybrid testing, and getting back to the Speedway. A humble and friendly guy, this driver is really good on street circuits and at the Brickyard. He'll be aiming for his second win at Indy in just over a week. Enjoy!

Jack Harvey had a stellar run in the junior categories of open-wheel racing on his way up to the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. He's a former British F3 champ and is a winner on both the oval and road course at Indianapolis in the INDY NXT by Firestone series. In the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, he spent the majority of his time at Meyer Shank Racing before he moved to the Rahal Letterman Lannigan team. Unfortunately, the promise showed at MSR was never realized at RLL. In 2024, Dale Coyne rang up Harvey to offer him a ride which he happily took alongside a revolving line-up of co-drivers. We caught up with him at the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach where he was celebrating his birthday and his new ride. In this interview, he talks about the importance of how to develop relationships within a team. He also recalls the incredible run to be the final Indy 500 qualifier the year prior. Fast forward to 2025, and he's now a pit reporter on the Fox TV race broadcasts, however, he'll also be back behind the wheel for this year's Indianapolis 500 with Dreyer and Reinbold Racing with Cusick Motorsports. A talented driver, a true gentleman of the sport, and also quite talented behind the microphone, Jack Harvey is one to watch both on the track and off. Enjoy!

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.

Send us a textOur hosts are scrambling to catch up with the pace of the NTT IndyCar Series as the caravan moves to IMS after an excellent weekend at Barber Motorsports Park.Nobody can match the pace of Alex Palou...tune in and listen to Michael and John bring themselves up to date on the championship.The Midwest residency for IndyCar is underway. It's the best time of the year!

The Month of May is well under way, and Conor Daly brought home a hard fought 15th place finish at the Indy Grand Prix to kick things off. He joins co-host Chase Holden to fill listeners in on how a lap one dust-up with Callum Ilott caused him to have to fight from behind and how tire strategy ultimately allowed him to make a late race recovery. They also discuss Alex Palou's continued dominance and Rahal Letterman Lanigan's surprise qualifying efforts. Conor shines a light on the attrition and inconsistency the rest of the paddock (besides Palou) is seeming to deal with thus far this season and how everyone is operating on razor thin margins of error that can make or break race efforts.Four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves joins the show to highlight his quest to capture an unprecedented fifth Borg-Warner trophy. Conor inquires about Helio's journey from full-time racer to part owner of Meyer Shank Racing, and how the team is adjusting to their technical alliance switch from Andretti Global to Chip Ganassi Racing. Helio gives listeners insight to how the major IndyCar teams (Penske, Ganassi and Andretti) operate behind the scenes, as well as their similarities and differences. The guys also chat about Helio's Indy 500 ride, his legacy in the sport, how Alex Palou ranks historically and working with Conor as a teammate at MSR.

(00:00-25:03) – Query & Company opens on a Tuesday with Jake Query live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and producer Eddie Garrison back in the studio. Jake previews tonight’s game five between the Indiana Pacers and Cleveland Cavaliers, recaps the wins last night for the New York Knicks and Minnesota Timberwolves, and touches on the IU Indy news from earlier in the day. (25:03-35:16) – Jake’s BFF, Derek Schultz, joins him from IMS to discuss a variety of topics. They start their conversation by examining game five tonight between the Pacers and Cavs, Myles Turner’s future with Indiana, and how Turner’s future impacts the future of Bennedict Mathurin. Also, they touch on why he is at the track and the upcoming show they are doing together on Carb Day. (35:16-42:14) – The first hour of the program concludes with Jake looking at tonight’s game between the Cavs and Pacers from the Cleveland perspective. (42:14-1:07:04) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder joins the program with Jake Query and their conversation starts by discussing tonight’s game five between Indiana and Cleveland. They also touch on some of Stephen’s takeaways from rookie minicamp, Zaire Franklin’s ankle surgery, and evaluate some of the weaker position groups on the roster with training camp a couple months away. (1:07:04-1:15:54) – Jake finally results the temptation at mentioning the attendance numbers for the Indy 500 in connection to the attendance numbers at the NFL Draft. (1:15:54-1:23:46) – Hour number two concludes with Jake paying off his tease as to how the Pacers might attack the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Also, he dives more into the IU Indy situation where Paul Corsaro was fired earlier today as the school’s basketball coach. (1:23:46-1:47:41) – Scott Agness from Fieldhouse Files makes his weekly appearance on the show to talk all things Pacers. Their conversation starts with how the NBA Draft lottery works after last night, previews tonight’s game between the Cavs and Pacers, reacts to something that Jake is wondering ahead of game five, and previews the start of the Indiana Fever season! (1:47:41-1:57:40) – Last week Myles Turner wrote an article in the Players Tribune about his time in Indiana, and how he wants to remain with the franchise after this season. Jake lays out multiple reasons as to why the Pacers need to retain Turner in the offseason. (1:57:40-2:05:36) – Jake Query’s classmate from North Central High School, Mario Garcia, joins him from IMS to discuss his part in a historic day for some people, including one of the drivers in the NTT IndyCar Series.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an exciting panel discussion on the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear! Celebrating its third year back at its original home on the streets of Downtown Detroit, this year's event will take place on the iconic 1.7-mile, nine-turn street circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk from May 30-June 1, 2025. Since its return to Downtown Detroit in 2023, the Grand Prix has connected communities and generated millions in total spending. The panel will delve into the economic benefits of the Grand Prix for Southeastern Michigan, emphasizing its role in bringing Detroit to an international audience and creating an inclusive experience for fans.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the positive impact of hosting NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races in the Motor City and to engage with key figures in the motorsports community.

The IndyCar season is picking up steam as the series moves from Barber into the Month of May. Conor Daly and the Juncos Hollinger team brought home a 19th place finish in yet another event that ran green in its entirety. He joins co-host Chase Holden on this edition of Speed Street to chat about the team's struggles with the primary tires this year and how the lack of attrition is forcing the entire paddock to adjust to gain on-track positions during the last three races. They also discuss Alex Palou's dominant victory, a huge boost in IndyCar's television ratings and preview the upcoming Indianapolis Grand Prix.Barber race winner Alex Palou joins the show to reflect on his incredible start to the 2025 season and how Chip Ganassi Racing continues to strive for new levels of excellence despite one of the greatest track records in IndyCar history. Alex explains that he is happy where he is at in the 10 car and hopes to carry his road course dominance into Indianapolis this month. Later on in the episode, Barber hard charger Rinus VeeKay also stops by to break down his 4th place finish, which was a major accomplishment for Dale Coyne Racing. Rinus explains that after tough results at Long Beach and Thermal, the team celebrated his hard fought top-5 like a victory this past weekend. (Thank you to Fox Sports for providing the Mike Shank audio from the IndyCar warm-up broadcast.)

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Last week race fans had the opportunity to see IndyCars on track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time in 2025, and Conor Daly turned in impressive results during both days of the Open Test. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss what he and the Juncos Hollinger Team learned during their time in the IMS paddock and how the hybrid system performed its first time out at the legendary oval circuit. Conor explains why he thinks Team Penske will once again be in the running for the front row sweep, and how the littlest details matter when it comes to superspeedway racing. The guys also look ahead to this weekend's race in Barber and make some podium picks for Sunday.IndyCar Youtuber David Land joins the show to chat about the current state of the IndyCar Series and what social media content creators like himself can do to help drive the sport to the next level. David talks about how there currently aren't many Youtubers who concentrate solely on IndyCar, and how more creators with a similar output would be useful to bringing in new audiences. The guys talk about the current manufacturers in IndyCar and what can be done to attract new interest from other OEMs, including efforts to make the cars more of a focal point for the series. The interview also tackles the tough topic of negativity surrounding the series and what can be done to help curb bad publicity on social media, including changes to the schedule and less down time between events.

(00:00-25:26) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing last night’s game four dominating victory for the Indiana Pacers over the Milwaukee Bucks. Also, they touch on the picks that the Indianapolis Colts made after the first round in the NFL Draft over the weekend. (25:26-38:53) – Pacers Overtime host, Eddie White, makes an in-studio appearance with a cake to reveal the Indiana Fever slogan for the upcoming season. He talks with Jake about the high expectations for the Fever this season, last night’s game for the Indiana Pacers, and uses his NFL PR background to explain why they lie about the NFL Draft attendance. (38:53-46:30) – Hour number one concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the hot button topic of Shedeur Sanders falling to the fifth round of the NFL Draft. (46:30-1:12:30) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins Jake Query to recap the NFL Draft for the Indianapolis Colts, assessing which positions that they didn’t really address in the draft, envisioning the way that Shane Steichen can use Tyler Warren this season with his ability to line up in various spots, and identifies some players that stood out to him from the very first moment he watched them practice and spoke with the media. (1:12:30-1:20:50) – With this week being the final week of April, Jake starts previewing the upcoming month of May for the NTT IndyCar Series. Jake also starts previewing some of the things that he and Mike Thomsen will discuss on Beyond The Bricks. (1:20:50-1:32:52) – Hour number two concludes with Jake explaining how he started his annual Indy 500 broadcast pre-race segment where he honors people who have passed away since the last race. (1:32:52-1:58:09) – Dustin Dopirak from the IndyStar joins Query & Company to discuss one of the most complete performances by the Indiana Pacers this season. He explains what the mood in the arena felt like following Damian Lillard’s injury, reacts to the news that Lillard has torn his achilles, and looks toward game five at Gainbridge Fieldhouse by examining what he expects to see from the Bucks with their season on the line. (1:58:09-2:10:52) – A couple weeks ago Jake announced that his catchphrase “Why Not Indiana” is officially trademarked. He reveals that if the Pacers take care of business against the Bucks, then he will have t-shirts for sale. (2:10:52-2:23:06) – Today’s show closes with Jake and Eddie sharing some final thoughts on the Pacers win last night by focusing on Myles Turner’s greatness early in the game a season ago. Finally, JMV joins the guys in studio to chat about last night’s game for the Pacers.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally time for IndyCars to take the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Conor Daly will be one of 34 drivers behind the wheel this week. He joins co-host Chase Holden to break down the schedule for this week's Indy 500 Open Test and what teams and drivers are hoping to gain during their track time on Wednesday and Thursday. Conor explains that the big question mark this year will be the hybrid system, which did not come into the series full-time until after the Indy 500 last year. In an effort to gain data on the new system, IndyCar is allotting teams qualifying power during this initial test, which is something that normally doesn't happen until the Month of May. As a result, there will be many unknowns during the open test, and race fans will be able to tune in for all the action this year on IndyCar's Youtube channel.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 29 – IndyCar Series Champions Alex Palou and Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing. Also, Pato O'Ward, Graham Rahal and Scott McLaughlin   April 22, 2025   Show host Bruce Martin has another packed episode of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental wrapping up the 50th Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and looking ahead to the two-day Indy 500 Open Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on April 23 and April 24.   Martin has exclusive interviews with Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, three-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, six-time IndyCar Series champion and 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon and Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin.   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

Send us a textWelcome Race Fans!Check out the review of the IndyCar action from Long Beach CA.Kyle Kirkwood runs a flawless race and beats Alex Palou and the 25 other drivers to get the W. No yellow flags and zero attrition provided for a challenging and entertaining race. John and Michael share their observations and insights of the race and, as always, comment on each (almost) driver's day at the track.

Conor Daly had a rough showing at the Long Beach Grand Prix, and he is back on Speed Street to join co-host Chase Holden and break down what happened. After struggling in qualifying, Conor and the 76-Juncos Hollinger Team had an error in their fuel calculations during the early stages of the race, which Conor explains took him out of competition due to having to reduce speed to save fuel. He also outlines some of the mechanical changes the team was making to help get him more comfortable behind the wheel, but ultimately it was a difficult race day. Despite a record turnout for the historic race, IndyCar is once again in the headlines for the wrong reason: poor television ratings. Conor and Chase dig into the problem that has plagued the series in recent years and ponder solutions that can help put the series' fantastic racing product in front of more viewers.Race winner Kyle Kirkwood joins the show to chat about Andretti Global's success on street courses and how he was able to stay ahead of series point leader Alex Palou after the last pit cycle. The moment of the race was when Kyle managed to run competitive lap times on cold tires to keep ahead of the charging Palou, who made things interesting in the closing laps. The guys talk about the confidence Kyle will carry forward to Barber and the Indy GP with a win under his belt and how he hopes to close the points gap between him and Palou. Kyle explains how he hopes to improve on ovals this year and how he's learned to love that form of racing in recent times. The conversation also touches on the electric environment in Long Beach and looks ahead to the open Indianapolis 500 test.

It's finally Long Beach Grand Prix week, and Conor Daly has a brand new livery just in time for the famed event. He joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about the Mannkind-sponsored Juncos Hollinger 76 entry he'll be piloting this weekend, as well as what listeners should expect to see when IndyCar hits the track. The race has been lengthened to 90 laps this season, which Conor explains will unlock new opportunities for strategy. Drivers and teams will also be dealing with a similar tire selection to the St. Pete season opener, which showed favorable results. The guys make their podium picks for the race and chat about the other latest news around the IndyCar paddock.In celebration of the 40th anniversary of his 1985 Indianapolis 500 victory, IndyCar legend Danny Sullivan joins the program. He fills listeners in on his journey from Louisville, Kentucky to the famous Jim Russell Driving School in England, which sent him on the path of formula racing. After a brief stint in Formula One in 1983, Danny would return Stateside and take his place in the CART paddock. In 1985, Danny completed the famous “spin and win” at the Brickyard, which has become one of the most iconic moments in the history of the race. He chats with Conor and Chase about what life was like on the grid back then and what the victory did for his life and career.

Santino Ferrucci drives the famed, number 14 Indy car, for AJ Foyt Racing in the NTT IndyCar Series. At the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, we were fortunate to be invited into his race weekend inner sanctum – the transporter driver's lounge, for an interesting interview where he fills us in on the Team Penske technical alliance, driving the new hybrid system, and a deep-dive into the Indianapolis 500 where he led the race and finished third in 2023. Enjoy!NOTE: Ferrucci qualified sixth at the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 and go on to finish eighth. He would earn his first pole position later in the year with a run to the top spot in Portland. He's re-signed with Foyt for 2025 and is certainly one to watch.

Rodney Klausmeyer drives the number 14 transporter for AJ Foyt Racing in the NTT IndyCar Series. He also has many other duties with the team throughout a race weekend. At the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, he was kind enough to take us on a tour of not only his rig, but also the two others connected to it in the paddock area. It's one thing to see these gleaming rolling billboards in the paddock area or cruising down the highways of America, but they're much more than that. They are a serious place for spare parts, tear down/rebuilds as well as engineering, VIP hospitality, and driver's lounge. Follow along with the photos below and get an insider's tour of this rolling work of art. Enjoy!NOTE: Just before this podcast with photos was uploaded, the AJ Foyt Racing Team updated all of their transporters. We're scheduled to get another visit and tour and see what's changed for 2025. We'll have more photos and a new podcast scheduled for spring. Stay tuned! For more information an A.J. Foyt Racing, please visit: www.ajfoytracing.com

Conor Daly participated in an IndyCar hybrid test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course this past week. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss the results from the test and how the added weight of the new hybrid system seems to affect the balance of the car less at this track than others. The guys also weigh in on the social media discourse regarding IndyCar's Thermal broadcast ratings and Conor gives insight into recent conversations he had with representatives from Fox Sports.Marcus Armstrong joins the show to chat about his new team experience with Meyer Shank Racing and how it is difficult to break the must-win mentality and take solace in having strong runs towards the front. He and Conor discuss their training for the IndyCar season this year and Marcus tells listeners about his ability to plank for long periods of time. The guys look ahead to Long Beach, chat about getting into a flow state behind the wheel of a race car and methods for introducing Formula One fans to IndyCar racing.

Chuck Lessick is a chaplain with INDYCAR Ministry and travels with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES (and their support series) throughout the year to help support those in the paddock. He works with his wife Jacqui and chaplain Jason Holt in this endeavor. We caught up with him at the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach after the Sunday morning 5-Minute “Pit Stop Devotional” service where he fills us in on how the attendees' group has grown quite substantially from the year before. He also fills us in on how they help provide support to this community. Finally, with Easter right around the corner, he gives us an uplifting Easter message.  Enjoy!Copyright © 2025 Larry Mason

Send us a textIndyCar re-visits the Thermal Club and this time there's a real race!!Alex Palou works his magic on the final stint and robs McLaren of a possible 1-2 finish. The IndyCar Fan Podcast gets a phone call from an old friend that was in attendance...pretty interesting take. And after the normal deep-dive into the race and after going through the finishing order, the hosts vent a little bit about FOX..but not too much!Overall it was another excellent IndyCar race...check out the podcast!

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 22 – More from The Thermal Club with Alex Palou, Kyle Kirkwood, Conor Daly and Christian Rasmussen   March 27, 2025   Show host Bruce Martin has more from the second race of the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season from The Thermal Club in California on this special bonus edition of Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental.   This week's episode includes exclusive interviews with Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Christian Rasmussen of ECR, Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing and The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.   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

The IndyCar Series had a great battle at Thermal Club, and Conor Daly brought home a respectable 16th place finish. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss the event in Southern California and how things panned out for the number-76 Juncos Hollinger team. Conor explains the difficulties around tire choices and gambles that didn't play out as expected. They also discuss the Fox broadcast technical difficulties and the numerous hybrid issues experienced on the grid throughout the weekend.The hot topic of the race was Scott McLaughlin's altercation with Devlin DeFrancesco, and Scott joins the show to unpack what he considers the worst weekend in his IndyCar career. He gives his take of the incident and lets listeners know how everything was resolved after the cameras went dark. The guys look at ahead to Long Beach and Scott weighs in on how he and the Penske-3 team expect to bounce back and begin to chip away at Alex Palou's points lead.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 21 – IndyCar Winner Alex Palou. Also, drivers Scott Dixon, Will Power and Kyle Kirkwood and much more from The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix   March 25, 2025   Show host Bruce Martin kicks the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season into high gear on this edition of Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental.   This week's episode includes exclusive interviews with The Thermal Club IndyCar Grand Prix winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, his Race Strategist and Chip Ganassi Racing Team Manager Barry Wanser; and Blair Julian, Team Manager and Race Strategist at Chip Ganassi Racing. Also, post-race interviews with Will Power of Team Penske, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global and six-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing.   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

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-15:31) – Will Buxton, the new voice of the NTT IndyCar Series on FOX Sports, joins Jake Query to conclude hour number one to discuss what the scene is like right now in California ahead of this weekend’s race at Thermal Club. Will also comments on the change from F1 to IndyCar, some of his takeaways from the first race of the season in St. Pete two weeks ago and then answers some fun questions from Jake to conclude the conversation. (15:31-29:07) – The voice of the Purdue Boilermakers, Rob Blackman, makes an appearance on Query & Company to preview their round of sixty-four game against High Point on Thursday. Blackman details why High Point is a dangerous team, looks for C.J. Cox to step up with a big game because he will be playing in front of a ton of friends and family, and believes that Purdue will play a lot better in the tournament because of opponents being unfamiliar with their style of play. (29:07-40:12) – Taylor Tannebaum from the ACC Network joins Jake Query as today’s final guest to explain what has changed with North Carolina the last month, provide an update on Cooper Flagg ahead of Duke’s first round game tomorrow, states that there is zero chance that Flagg will return to Duke next season, and then identifies Clemson as the best college campus in the ACC that she has been to.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Query & Company Rundown 03/20/25 (00:00-23:25) – Query & Company opens on a Thursday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison welcoming everyone to the best time of the year, March Madness! They start the program by discussing another shaky Indiana Pacers win last night over the Dallas Mavericks. Additionally, they weigh in on some of the chatter following Darian DeVries press conference about the timeline of IU reaching out to him about the job. (23:25-31:49) – The NTT IndyCar Series returns to action this weekend in California. Jake and Eddie are trying to connect with Will Buxton to preview it, but they’re having technical difficulties. In the meantime, Jake previews the race at Thermal Club and provides a brief recap of the first race of the season. (31:49-47:30) – Will Buxton, the new voice of the NTT IndyCar Series on FOX Sports, joins Jake Query to conclude hour number one to discuss what the scene is like right now in California ahead of this weekend’s race at Thermal Club. Will also comments on the change from F1 to IndyCar, some of his takeaways from the first race of the season in St. Pete two weeks ago and then answers some fun questions from Jake to conclude the conversation. (47:30-1:04:36) – Hour two with Jake Query and Eddie Garrison starts with them sharing some of their favorite NCAA Tournament moments in their lifetime. It leads to a conversation as to what moments would make it into a Final Four if you had a field of sixty-eight moments in NCAA Tournament history. (1:04:36-1:18:07) – Jake and Eddie spitball some colleges that they only know because of teams pulling off improbably runs or having signature moments in the NCAA Tournament. Also, they dive into the Indiana Pacers game tonight against the Brooklyn Nets following another rollercoaster win last night. (1:18:07-1:25:22) – Hour number two concludes with Jake and Eddie dissecting whether IU and Darian DeVries had a mutual agreement about the IU job early in the season or not. (1:25:22-1:45:51) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers and Forbes Sports joins Query & Company to recap last night’s win over the Dallas Mavericks. Additionally, they discuss T.J. McConnell and Tony Bradley making big threes in the second half for the Pacers during their comeback and wonder what the rotation will look like tonight for Indiana on the second night of a back-to-back. (1:45:51-1:58:51) – Taylor Tannebaum from the ACC Network joins Jake Query as today’s final guest to explain what has changed with North Carolina the last month, provide an update on Cooper Flagg ahead of Duke’s first round game tomorrow, states that there is zero chance that Flagg will return to Duke next season, and then identifies Clemson as the best college campus in the ACC that she has been to. (1:58:51-2:07:50) – Today’s show closes with Jake giving away two pairs of tickets for two listeners to go see Counting Crows! Plus, JMV joins the guys in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's finally race week again and the Speed Street podcast is here to tell you everything you need to know for this upcoming IndyCar weekend at Thermal Club. Conor Daly and Chase Holden discuss the uncertainty of the tire package and how it will hold up to the increased weight of the hybrid system, which was not in use at last year's $1 Million Challenge exhibition event. Conor explains that based on what we've seen from the track and the season opener at St. Pete, Alex Palou is still the driver to beat. The guys also chat about the recent test at Barber, this past weekend's Formula One season opener and make some podium picks for Thermal Club.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 5, EPISODE 20 – Get to know BorgWarner CEO Joseph Fadool   March 18, 2025   Show host Bruce Martin kicks the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season into high gear on this edition of Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental.   This week's episode introduces you to BorgWarner CEO Joseph Fadool, who takes over that position from Frederic Lissalde, who retired earlier this year.   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

We are in the middle of the agonizing gap between the first two races of the 2025 IndyCar season, but never fear as Conor Daly and Chase Holden are back with more Speed Street. Big news hits the motorsports world as Formula One announces that Cadillac will join the paddock in 2026, establishing itself an American-based team. The development could have serious implications for the future of IndyCar, as both Alex Palou and Colton Herta have been brought up as possible pilots for the team. The guys also chat about this week's test at Barber and the upcoming test schedule for the rest of the IndyCar paddock.Christian Lundgaard joins the show on his way to the Barber test to chat about what he and the Arrow McLaren team hope to learn for the upcoming road course events. He touches on the season opener at St. Pete and how it helped his confidence for the year to lead some laps, as well as his first impressions of his new teammates Pato O'Ward and Nolan Siegel. The guys also chat about the connection between the McLaren IndyCar and Formula One teams, and how the information shared has helped the relatively new IndyCar outfit be competitive in a short amount of time. The conversation also covers tire strategies, 2025 season goals and off-track golf games.

Send us a textWelcome back...From the streets of sunny St Petersburg FLA!The 2025 NTT IndyCar Series is now underway. Alex Palou mostly flies under the radar for the first 2/3rds of the opening race until...presto, he and his crew work their magic to get the opening round WIN and jumpstart another potential championship season.Listen in as Michael and John discuss IndyCar and the Firestone GP of St. Petersburg. As usual they share their insights on the race and run through the entire line-up with thoughts on each driver.

Conor Daly brought home a hard fought 17th place finish in the 2025 IndyCar season opener in the streets of St. Petersburg. He joins co-host Chase Holden to unpack the weekend, including the practice sessions which were affected by the new tire allocation rules and qualifying which left a lot of competitive drivers buried in the pack. The guys compare notes on the atmosphere of the event, which saw great attendance and energy following a strong pre-season ad campaign from Fox. Speaking of which, the ratings return from the series' debut on network Fox saw a massive increase from last year, establishing itself as one of the highest non-Indy 500 broadcasts in recent history. Race winner Alex Palou joins the show to share how his team captured the victory and held off a hard charging Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon in the final laps. Alex explains that traffic and well executed pit stops were the key to winning the race, an event that has long eluded him in his IndyCar career. The guys discuss how this win establishes Alex as an early season championship favorite, but there is still a lot of racing to go in a IndyCar series that gets more competitive with each passing year. Alex explains that now that he has captured a win at St. Pete, his next goal is to win on an oval, which he hopes to do this coming May in Indianapolis. 

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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

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It's finally race week, and Conor Daly is ready to be back on the IndyCar grid at St. Petersburg this coming Sunday. He joins co-host Chase Holden to give listeners a preview of what to expect at the famed street course for the 2025 IndyCar season opener. The guys also chat about the recent announcement that the popular “100 Days to Indy” docu-series will return, concentrating on both the build-up to the Indy 500 and the subsequent championship points battle. Finally, Conor and Chase offer a pre-season power ranking of the 2025 IndyCar paddock.The newly appointed President of IndyCar Series J. Douglas Boles joins the show to discuss how he will split his time between his new position and his current presidency over Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He gives listeners an idea of what his role will entail with the series and what some of his goals will be moving forward. He touches on the development of the new IndyCar chassis, connecting with the current OEMs and working with promoters to help build up the series' events throughout the year. Finally, Doug offers listeners some insight into what they should expect from the IMS Museum reopening in April and how it will reshape the way visitors perceive the speedway for years to come.

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 14 – Meet IndyCar's New Leadership – IndyCar President Doug Boles and Senior Vice President of Competition and Logistics Mark Sibla   February 25, 2025   Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy introduce you to IndyCar's new leadership – IndyCar President Doug Boles, who is also the Indianapolis Motor Speedway President; and IndyCar Senior Vice President, Competitions and Operations Mark Sibla.   The 2025 NTT IndyCar Series season begins February 28 to March 2 in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.   There will be a special “Bonus Edition” of Pit Pass Indy later this week with more driver interviews as the green flag is about to wave to start the 2025 IndyCar campaign.   For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Send us a textThe IndyCar Fan Podcast Team is getting pumped for the 2025 IndyCar Season! They go over a few new rules, then touch on the schedule before launching into their preview of all the drivers currently slated to race in 2025. Finally, they talk betting as well as making a few predictions for the upcoming season. Tune in before the green flag flies on March 2nd at the Firestone Grand Prix of St Petersburg!-Godspeed

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 13 – IndyCar Spring Training at Sebring Raceway with three-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou, two-time IndyCar Champion Will Power and Conor Daly February 21, 2025   Show host Bruce Martin made the trip from the Daytona 500 to Sebring Raceway in Sebring, Florida, site of this year's IndyCar Spring Training, for this special bonus edition of Pit Pass Indy. All 27 full-time car/driver combinations that will compete in the NTT IndyCar Series this season turned laps during the two-day test session before the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, February 28 to March 2.   This bonus edition features exclusive interviews with three-time and back-to-back IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi racing, popular driver Conor Daly of Juncos Hollinger Racing and two-time IndyCar Series champion and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power of Team Penske.   For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

The IndyCar season is nearly upon us, and Conor Daly is here with a first hand look at his Juncos Hollinger number 78 Dallara and the rest of the paddock. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss how the test sessions at Sebring went earlier this week and why race fans shouldn't put too much stock into the results. Also, Conor gives listeners an update on his sponsorship deals for the 2025 season after a recent referendum with Polkadot was turned down. The guys chat about what this could mean for Conor's season as well as a hilarious interaction he had with Helio Castroneves during his time at Daytona. 

What did you think of the IndyCar commercials on Superbowl Sunday? Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are back on Speed Street to react to the exciting effort that FoxSports is putting into promoting the IndyCar Series in 2025. Also, big news drops as the announcement is made that Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles will also be taking over the presidential role with IndyCar. Conor explains why Doug is a great choice for the job and how he has demonstrated his dedication to growing the sport over the last few years. Up and coming racing star Connor Zilisch joins the show to chat about his meteoric rise from European kart racing to becoming a full-time NASCAR Xfinity Series racer in 2025. Connor explains that Kevin Harvick was instrumental in helping him get his footing in the NASCAR world through an opportunity in Trans Am racing. Since finding success in TA2, Connor has made a splash in sports car racing, ARCA and NASCAR before signing a developmental deal with Trackhouse Racing and Red Bull. Through it all, Connor has managed to stay realistic in his expectations and tune out the noise and pressure put on him, trying more so to enjoy the ride and learn from every race he competes in. Connor explains that while he is on track to have a successful career in NASCAR, his ultimate ambitions in motorsports exceed beyond stock car racing and he hopes to compete in the Indianapolis 500 one day.

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.

The Rolex 24 at Daytona is in the books, which means the 2025 racing season is officially underway. Conor Daly joins co-host Chase Holden to talk about what unfolded in the race and how the IndyCar contingent finished. Conor touches on his past experiences in the grueling race, explains what drivers endure and expresses the desire to be back behind the wheel in the crown jewel event next year. The guys also discuss Fox Sports' new IndyCar ad featuring Alex Palou and his upcoming mediation in the McLaren contract lawsuit, what the Super Bowl might have in store for the upcoming Pato O'Ward commercial and Penske taking over the Nashville season finale.Fresh off his stint at the Rolex 24, friend of the show Felix Rosenqvist stops by to enlighten listeners on his experience behind the wheel of a Grand Touring Prototype this past weekend. He explains the differences between driving an IndyCar, which he says requires a lot of aggression to maneuver, with the  state of the art GTP, which needs a softer touch. He also gives admiration to his Meyer Shank teammate Tom Blomqvist, who excels behind the wheel of the GTP and closed in on Team Penske in the final laps to nearly bring home the victory. Conor and Tom dig into MSR's new technical alliance with Chip Ganassi Racing and how the teams have been operating together. They also look forward to the 2025 season and Felix lays out some goals he has for the upcoming year.

It's an exciting day for Conor Daly and Speed Street as the Juncos Hollinger IndyCar team unveils their base liveries for the 2025 season. Conor joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about striking paint schemes and what will be on the horizon for his number-78 Dallara this year. Conor also recaps a very exciting IndyCar Content Day and what he observed from the Fox Sports production crew. A recent dinner was held with members of the IndyCar paddock and Fox Sports and Conor reports that there are many exciting developments behind the scenes for 2025. It wouldn't be a true team livery reveal without hearing from the other half of the Juncos Hollinger garage, and Conor's teammate Sting Ray Robb joins the show to give his take on what the team is bringing to the table. Sting Ray discusses his tumultuous beginning to his IndyCar career and what he hopes to accomplish with JHR this year. He also fills listeners in on the origin of his name, which is arguably one of the most unique in all of motorsports. He and Conor chat about what they're excited for in 2025 and what to expect at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway come May.

Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are happy to report that IndyCar is so BACK! After the premiere of the new Fox Sports/IndyCar commercial featuring Josef Newgarden that rocked the sports media world, it's safe to say that 2025 is shaping up to be a formidable year for the series. Conor and Chase discuss how the high production value of the advertisement was encouraging to see and how it portrayed IndyCar in a new light. They also chat about the big hires the new Prema IndyCar team made ahead of their high-budget livery unveiling on Youtube last week. Also, the 2025 paddock gets a little more crystal clear with Dale Coyne Racing's announcement that they've hired Jacob Abel for the season.ESPN broadcaster and sports expert Ryan McGee joins the show to connect the dots on his history in motorsports and why he feels so passionately for the Indianapolis 500. After growing up in Rockingham, North Carolina and following in the footsteps of his father, who happened to serve as a part-time gasman for NASCAR legend Dave Marcis, Ryan found his way into sports media and eventually his longtime home at ESPN. Along the way, he produced shows like RPM Tonight and Totally NASCAR which instilled a deep love and understanding of all forms of auto racing. Ryan explains the gravity of the Fox Sports deal for IndyCar and how it can help elevate the series to a new audience and standing in American culture. They also discuss the rich, vast history of motor racing, how race fans should be less divisive and the power of streaming and cable television ratings.

James isn't unemployed anymore, so to celebrate, his colleagues for the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series coverage on FOX -Will Buxton and Townsend Bell- took some time to talk about what lies ahead for the upcoming season. +++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.

We are officially in a new calendar year and Speed Street is ready to kick things off with a bang. Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden check in after the holidays to report on the paddock's latest rumblings. They also weigh in on the recently announced 2025 IndyCar season start times and how no night races for this year might not necessarily be a bad thing, for now.Longtime open wheeler and IndyCar pace car driver Oriol Servià joins the show to help give listeners a better idea of the progression of IndyCar over the last two decades. Conor asks Oriol to compare and contrast the path he took to IndyCar with the current Road to Indy ladder system in place. They also chat about the 2011 season and some of Oriol's favorite cars he's driven in his career. Conor and Oriol find common ground in filling the role of substitute driver and competing with many different teams over the years. Oriol explains that without long term contracts in place, a driver constantly feels like he is auditioning for his ride and as a result, grows at a rapid pace due to always having to adapt quickly and perform.