Podcasts about Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw, as he fills in for Kevin Lee while he calls the Indy NXT race from Indianapolis, they recap the practice and qualifying day for the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis. They talk about Alex Palou earning Pole once again for the race, and how all three Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing cars qualified inside the top six. In the second half of the show, Curt and Greg look at how some bigger named drivers will have to work their way through the field. They also talk about how dominant Alex Palou’s season has been so far, and how it could continue. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Greg look ahead at tomorrow’s race day schedule for the Sonsio GP. They also talk about how much of a free agent Dennis Hauger could be for the 2026 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on a Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Robert Wickens returning to the driver’s seat to compete in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car race this weekend at Long Beach. They later look forward and preview this weekend’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach and talk about who looks good and not. They also talk a little about tonight’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament championship game between Florida and Houston. Later, they talk about some new looks for this weekend's race, with Conor Daly driving a new MannKind livery, Marcus Armstrong with Root Insurance, and Nolan Siegel with Onsemi. Later in the first hour of the show, they talk about the reopening of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum and talk more about Jay Frye going to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as their team president. They also talk about NASCAR competing at Darlington Raceway yesterday with their throwback weekend, and they talk about if IndyCar would ever do a throwback weekend. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about the passing of Shigeaki Hattori over the weekend after a car accident in North Carolina. They also talk about the passings of Jersey Johnny Cimasko and Maurice Kessler. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about Curt’s official induction in the Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame. They later talk about the update on the newest IndyCar chassis coming in 2027 or 2028. They also talk about Tony Kanaan getting some testing laps in case if Kyle Larson has to skip the Indianapolis 500 for rain. Later in the second hour of the program, they answer fan questions from X, such as if there could ever be a return to Japan. They also talk about parking for the Indy 500 which has sold out. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks with Jackson Lee as he competed at Mid-Ohio for the World Racing League as he breaks down his weekend with crazy weather conditions and being teammates with Brian Till. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode: Jay Frye has been named the new team president at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Roger Penske confirms that there will be a new IndyCar in 2027, and the IMS Museum re-opens after a long renovation. 

Tonight, on a live in-studio edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee as Kevin starts recaps last weekend’s testing from the Indianapolis road course and talks about his early screening inside the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Later, Kevin and producer Landon Coons read and answer fan questions from X, starting with Jay Frye becoming the newest team principal as Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Thermal Club TV ratings, a new RACER article on key pieces for the 2026 calendar, and engine costs. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Landon talk about the recent Indy NXT testing from Nashville Superspeedway with Dennis Hauger topping the charts, Sophia Florsch and HMD Motorsports parting ways after one race, Kyle Larson getting a double documentary through Amazon Prime Video, and more on the 2026 calendar. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks with Habitat for Humanity donators, Glen and Stacy Pomeroy along with their sons, John and Luke, on John’s high school media experience. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin finally finds Curt as they talk about the Long Beach Grand Prix with the new Penske Entertainment acquisition. They also grade the team's performance with two races into the season Later in the second hour of the program, Curt is joined by Jim Michaelian, President and CEO of the Long Beach Grand Prix, to talk about the history of the race and entering it’s 50th race anniversary. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks more about Jay Frye staying in IndyCar with RLL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin as they begin the program recapping this past weekend's 12 Hours of Sebring. Later, they talk about this weekends on track schedule for Thermal Club. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the difficult tire strategy for the drivers and teams this weekend at Thermal Club. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about the 2026 IMSA Schedule, and some 2026 IndyCar dates, including Arlington. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt answer fan questions, starting with McLaren contracts on Oscar Piastri, Alex Palou, and Pato O’Ward. They also talk about how there is plenty of time for Will Power to win this season. Later, they also talk about the Andretti name related to TWG. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about Toby Sowery becoming a reserve and development driver for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. They also talk about how the Arlington race will be March 15, 2026, and other confirmed dates for the 2026 IndyCar season. They also talk about the 2026 IMSA schedule being released, with Indianapolis going back to a 2:40 race. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about the recent testing from Barber Motorsports Park with Felix Rosenqvist crashing out. He also talks about how Rinus VeeKay and Foyt can perform will for the rest of the season. Finally, he talks about why Thermal Club is on the schedule. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode: Takuma Sato will return to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for an entry in this year's Indy 500, marking bumping to return with 34 confirmed entries. Plus, what the Arlington race date confirmation could mean for Thermal in 2026. 

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

(00:00-23:11) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing the Indiana win over Purdue. Jake also plays the comment that Matt Painter made after the game about the Indiana fans and questions if Painter was also talking to the Purdue fans at the same time. (23:11-37:13) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on the program to identify what was different between the first half and second half for Indiana in the win over Purdue. Also, Don credits the seniors for being the ones to lead the Hoosiers to a victory, applauds the job that Luke Goode has done this season at becoming the vocal leader of this team in less than a full season, and examines the final four regular season games for IU. (37:13-42:14) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake sharing his opinion on Mike Woodson bringing out “the chair” that Bob Knight threw across the court in 1985. (42:14-1:03:45) – IndyCar driver Graham Rahal joins Jake Query to preview the start of the NTT IndyCar season this weekend in St. Petersburg. Jake asks Graham how he’s feeling heading into the season, explains some of the issues that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has had in the last two years, provides context around why there haven’t been as many drivers winning races that started P1, and comments on Ohio State winning the first expanded CFP. (1:03:45-1:17:53) – Purdue baseball player, Logan Sutter, joins the program after one of the best performances by a Boilermaker in program history. Sutter talks about his 6/6 performance against Niagra on Saturday, takes Jake through the day in the life as a college baseball player, and what his plans are after college. (1:17:53-1:28:06) – Hour number two concludes with Jake and Eddie discussing the Colts brass that will be making appearances on the three shows between tomorrow and Wednesday. Jake also explains the three things that get worked out the most during combine week. (1:28:51-1:51:48) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to explain who the combine is most beneficial for between the prospects, coaches, general managers, or the scouts. Mike also discusses the upcoming event for the Indianapolis Colts tonight at the Murat, some of the biggest misses the Colts have had in the draft and addresses how Jake’s at the beginning of the segment made him feel uncomfortable. (1:51:48-2:02:35) – Jake returns from break and revisits a conversation he had earlier in the show about “the chair” that Mike Woodson was sitting in. Plus, we give away tickets for a listener to go see Dropkick Murphy’s & Bad Religion! (2:02:35-2:09:51) – Today’s show closes with Jake and Eddie giving away two pairs of tickets for a listener to go see Luke Bryan!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:59) – Voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly appearance on the program to identify what was different between the first half and second half for Indiana in the win over Purdue. Also, Don credits the seniors for being the ones to lead the Hoosiers to a victory, applauds the job that Luke Goode has done this season at becoming the vocal leader of this team in less than a full season, and examines the final four regular season games for IU. (12:59-31:20) – IndyCar driver Graham Rahal joins Jake Query to preview the start of the NTT IndyCar season this weekend in St. Petersburg. Jake asks Graham how he’s feeling heading into the season, explains some of the issues that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has had in the last two years, provides context around why there haven’t been as many drivers winning races that started P1, and comments on Ohio State winning the first expanded CFP. (31:20-53:25) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 & FOX59 joins Query & Company to explain who the combine is most beneficial for between the prospects, coaches, general managers, or the scouts. Mike also discusses the upcoming event for the Indianapolis Colts tonight at the Murat, some of the biggest misses the Colts have had in the draft and addresses how Jake’s at the beginning of the segment made him feel uncomfortable.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Kevin is live from Daytona preparing for the 24 Hours of Daytona, while Curt and producer Landon freeze in Indianapolis. They talk about what to expect for the race this weekend and which IndyCar & NASCAR drivers will be competing. Later, they also talk about how Pietro Fittipaldi is no longer a candidate to compete in IndyCar this season with two big sponsorship losses from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. They also talk about Michael Cannon leaving Prema Racing after two months in. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Kyle Larson winning the Chili Bowl and how they think he will fare in his second Indianapolis 500 attempt. They also talk about FOX announcing their IndyCar commentary booth, with Will Buxton being play-by-play while Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will continue their analyst duties. They also talk about the new helmet camera FOX will be utilizing for the season. Later, they talk about NASCAR launching a new channel on Tubi and if IndyCar should follow suit to solve its streaming problems. 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 answer fan questions from X. They also talk more in depth about Jacob Abel getting a full-time ride with Dale Coyne Racing and who could get the second seat. Later, they talk about Angela Cullen returning to Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari as his trainer after spending a season in IndyCar with Marcus Armstrong and talk about Target launching a new line of Indianapolis 500 merchandise. They also talk about the recent Indy NXT test at Sebring. Later in the second hour of the program, Kevin is joined by Parker Kligerman as he is preparing for the 24 Hours of Daytona driving for Forte Racing and Lamborghini. Then, Kevin is joined by Jackson Lee as he recaps his second-place finish from the IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge Race 2 from Daytona. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks more about Michael Cannon leaving Prema and talks a little bit more about the 24 Hours of Daytona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 1 – Deep Dive in 2025 with Bobby Rahal  January 7, 2025  Show host Bruce Martin races into 2025 with an extensive, informative “Deep Dive” interview with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing co-owner Bobby Rahal, who won the 1986 Indianapolis 500 as a driver. He was also a three-time CART champion.   Rahal discusses a variety of topics from his optimism for IndyCar in 2025 and how he rebounded from his low point in 1993 when he became the first reigning IndyCar Series champion to miss the following year's Indianapolis 500 since Kelly Petillo in 1936.   Also, look out for a special “bonus edition” later this week exploring four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves announcing he has entered the 2025 Daytona 500 with Project91 and Trackhouse Racing. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Next Steps Forward host Chris Meek is honored to welcome legendary auto racing driver, Bobby Rahal, who most famously won the Indianapolis 500 in 1986 to the program. In an 18-year career spanning F1, Can-Am, Le Mans/IMSA and CART, Mr. Rahal's name is widely known across the world having garnered three CART championships, along with wins at the 1981 24 Hours of Daytona and the 1987 12 Hours of Sebring endurance races. Chris is honored to know Mr. Rahal personally, having founded the nonprofit SoldierStrong which benefits greatly from Mr. Rahal's many philanthropic efforts. Throughout the hour, Mr. Rahal will discuss his iconic career in auto racing, his role as a principal at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and his focus on philanthropy and bettering the communities in which his businesses serve.

This week's episode: IndyCar team owners are split after they were shown renderings of the potential 2027 chassis. Plus, Devlin DeFrancesco is confirmed in the third entry at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, looking back at Rahal's move to hire Jack Harvey over Santino Ferrucci, and Conor Daly is awaiting a sponsorship vote for a ride in 2025.

Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden report for duty on another edition of Speed Street where they fill listeners in on the driver evaluation tests taking place at Thermal Club this week. Conor explains the uniqueness of the test, which features only one full-time IndyCar racer, Louis Foster, among many outsiders like Logan Sargeant and Felipe Nasr. They also unpack the blockbuster news of Penske Entertainment buying the Long Beach Grand Prix, ensuring its place in the IndyCar stratosphere for years to come. Finally, Conor previews the upcoming Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix where he will be serving as a commentator for the second year in a row. 2024 IndyNXT Champion Louis Foster stops by the show to discuss his family history in racing and his recent signing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan for the 2025 IndyCar season. Louis explains after finding success in karts and the Ginetta Junior Championship, he ventured into the world of single seater racing through the Formula ladder, competing in the British F4 and F3 championships. He would leave Euroformula racing for the United States where he began on the Road to Indy, to which he credits most of his racing success. He fills listeners in on how his deal with RLL came to be, and how he is excited to lean on veteran Graham Rahal as a resource next season. The guys also discuss life away from the track, Louis' quick adaptation to oval racing and the ever burning question of how to improve the IndyCar Series.

This week's episode: IndyCar announces the Grand Prix of Arlington for 2026 in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers in what could become another crown jewel event for the series. Justin gives his proposed 2026 IndyCar schedule as the series is closing in on adding a race in Mexico and in the western half of the United States. Plus, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing signs Indy NXT champion Louis Foster to a mult-year deal. 

This week's episode: A recap of Colton Herta's win and Alex Palou claiming the 2024 IndyCar title in the season finale Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway. Plus, the latest silly season news and rumors, and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing was raided by the FBI. 

Tonight, on a Wednesday night edition of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about this past weekend's championship finale at the Nashville Superspeedway, with Alex Palou winning his third title in the past four years, while only in his fifth season in the series. After starting ninth, Colton Herta led 24 laps enroute to his first oval victory of his career and his ninth career win, taking the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. They also talk about the success of the race from Scott Borchetta, avoiding the threat of rain from Hurricane Francine, and the possibility of doing the oval and street course race sometime in the future. They also talk about this season's oval “revival” and Will Power having an issue with his belts, ultimately taking him out early of championship contention.   Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin talks to Curt to preview the upcoming IMSA race and BC39 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and answer questions from Twitter. They also talk about the recent pictures swarming around social media of Logan Sargeant and Hailie Deegan out and about in Nashville Superspeedway, possibly for their respective futures.   To wrap up the first hour of the program, Kevin briefly talks about the upcoming second hour with the latest silly season news and the newest team on the grid for next season signing their first driver.  To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk more about the silly season with Callum Ilott signing with Prema Racing for 2025, while rumor is that F2 driver and Ferrari prodigy Robert Shwartzman could be the lead candidate for the second seat, along with Alexander Rossi. They talk about the possibility of a package deal that would send Rossi and Sting Ray Robb to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and the potential of Hy-Vee possibly going to A.J. Foyt Enterprises. They also talk about Jamie Chadwick running a potential “6-8 races” for next season and how the rotation of Dale Coyne Racing drivers of Jack Harvey, Hunter McElrea, and Toby Sowery could fit and where the new Indy NXT Champion, Louis Foster could land.   Later in the second hour program, Kevin and Curt answer more questions on Twitter with more silly season rumors in the paddock and in the TV booth for next year.  Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks briefly about the recent FBI investigation at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing shop in Zionsville. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 44 – IndyCar Returns to The Milwaukee Mile with Scott Dixon, Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Lundgaard, Nolan Siegel and promoter Shari Black  August 29, 2024 Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental show host Bruce Martin has a bonus edition this week to preview the Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s on August 31 and September 1. It's IndyCar's return to The Milwaukee Mile for the first time since 2015. Martin has exclusive interviews with six-time NTT IndyCar Series champion and 2009 Milwaukee winner Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Nolan Siegel of Arrow McLaren and an in-depth feature with Milwaukee Mile promoter Shari Black, the Executive Director and CEO of the Wisconsin State Fair. 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

Takuma Sato is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner and also won the 2013 Grand Prix of Long Beach for AJ Foyt Racing. At the 2024 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach Motorsports Walk of Fame Induction ceremony he (along with Katherine Legge) became the latest inductee. Sato has won races all over the world when he competed in F3 including a British F3 championship and a win at the prestigious Macau Grand Prix. His Formula One career was mainly with underfunded teams however he managed a podium finish at the USGP at Indianapolis. Sato has always been a popular guy at Long Beach. We caught up with him soon after the LBMWoF ceremony and he filled us in on his preparation for the Indy 500 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, stories from the past, and his preparation for this year's ‘Greatest Spectacle of Racing.' He also gave us an update on ‘With You Japan' which started as a relief effort due to the effects of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan back in 2011. He's humble, respectful and nice off the track, yet his “No attack, no chance” attitude on the track makes him a fierce competitor. Enjoy!

Nothing stops the IndyCar silly season, not even Olympic summer break, and our resident open wheeler Conor Daly is in the thick of it. He joins co-host Chase Holden to react to the late breaking news that Juncos Hollinger Racing has parted ways with Agustin Canapino leaving the 78 car vacant ahead of the upcoming race at Gateway. Conor was recently seen testing the car at the St. Louis-based track and he fills listeners in on what the latest developments are for the ride. He also gives some insight to how the test went, which saw him turn the fourth fastest lap of the session behind the three Andretti Global entries. The guys also react to the news that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing will field a fourth car for Yuri Vips at the upcoming event in Portland.Former Arrow McLaren racer and 2023 Formula 2 Champion Théo Pourchaire calls into the show to chat about his stint in the IndyCar Series this year and what is on the horizon in his promising career. Théo gives listeners a better picture of his racing background as he discusses his time spent in the Formula 2 and 3 ranks. He also talks about his transition to IndyCar and how he feels he may have underestimated the difficulty of the series. Théo reflects on his favorite parts of American culture he experienced during his time in the States and what it was like attending the Indianapolis 500 Month of May festivities. Finally, Théo speculates on what may be next for him in motorsports and how he hopes to return to the IndyCar paddock for another shot at a full-time season.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 34 – Bonus Edition Hy-Vee Race Weekend at Iowa Preview with 6-time Iowa winner Josef Newgarden, Hy-Vee driver Christian Lundgaard, Will Power, Bobby Rahal, Colton Herta and Penske Corporation President Bud Denker  July 11, 2024  Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental and Hy-Vee show host Bruce Martin has an extra Bonus edition of the show this week as IndyCar heads to Iowa Speedway for the big Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa. This week's show features exclusive interviews with six-time Iowa Speedway race winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, Hy-Vee driver Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Will Power of Team Penske, Colton Herta of Andretti Global and Penske Corporation President Bud Denker leading into this weekend's Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway. 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

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

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

Next Steps Forward host Chris Meek is honored to welcome legendary auto racing driver, Bobby Rahal, who most famously won the Indianapolis 500 in 1986 to the program. In an 18-year career spanning F1, Can-Am, Le Mans/IMSA and CART, Mr. Rahal's name is widely known across the world having garnered three CART championships, along with wins at the 1981 24 Hours of Daytona and the 1987 12 Hours of Sebring endurance races. Chris is honored to know Mr. Rahal personally, having founded the nonprofit SoldierStrong which benefits greatly from Mr. Rahal's many philanthropic efforts. Throughout the hour, Mr. Rahal will discuss his iconic career in auto racing, his role as a principal at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and his focus on philanthropy and bettering the communities in which his businesses serve.

Next Steps Forward host Chris Meek is honored to welcome legendary auto racing driver, Bobby Rahal, who most famously won the Indianapolis 500 in 1986 to the program. In an 18-year career spanning F1, Can-Am, Le Mans/IMSA and CART, Mr. Rahal's name is widely known across the world having garnered three CART championships, along with wins at the 1981 24 Hours of Daytona and the 1987 12 Hours of Sebring endurance races. Chris is honored to know Mr. Rahal personally, having founded the nonprofit SoldierStrong which benefits greatly from Mr. Rahal's many philanthropic efforts. Throughout the hour, Mr. Rahal will discuss his iconic career in auto racing, his role as a principal at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and his focus on philanthropy and bettering the communities in which his businesses serve.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 13 – IndyCar's $1 Million Challenge at The Thermal Club winner Alex Palou. Plus, Marcus Ericsson, Graham Rahal, Kyffin Simpson, Colin Braun and Scott Borchetta March 26, 2024 Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental Show host Bruce Martin catches up with IndyCar's “Million Dollar Man” Alex Palou, who won the $500,000 first place prize from the $1.75-million purse in the March 24 $1 Million Challenge at the Thermal Club near Palm Springs, California. Martin also has exclusive interviews with 2022 Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, newcomers Colin Braun of Dale Coyne Racing with RWR and Kyffin Simpson of Chip Ganassi Racing. Also, Martin catches up with Big Machine Records Founder, President, and CEO Scott Borchetta, who shares the reasoning behind moving the final race of the 2024 season from the streets of Nashville to Nashville Superspeedway. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY HY-VEE – SEASON 4, EPISODE 8 – Pietro Fittipaldi of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing  February 20, 2024 Pit Pass Indy Show host Bruce Martin has an exclusive interview with Rahal Letterman Lanigan driver Pietro Fittipaldi, driver of the No. 30 Honda with associate sponsorship from Hy-Vee. Our friends from Hy-Vee are back, serving as a presenting sponsor of Pit Pass Indy this month, gearing up to one of the highlights of the season, the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway July 12-14. This year's schedule includes a night race at Iowa Speedway on Saturday, July 13 with another full race scheduled for Sunday, July 14. Four of the biggest names in entertainment will perform before and after each race including Luke Combs, Eric Church, Kelsea Ballerini and Post Malone. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

This week's episode: The IndyCar season finale has been moved from the streets of downtown Nashville citing construction concerns due to the building of a new football stadium for the Tennessee Titans. Plus, David Malukas will be out at least 6 weeks due to a wrist injury suffered in a mountain biking crash, Takuma Sato returns to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing for a 4th Indy 500 entry for the team and Fox Sports is a serious player for IndyCar's next TV contract. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY HY-VEE – SEASON 4, EPISODE 6 – Christian Lundgaard, the Hy-Vee Driver at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing February 6, 2024 Pit Pass Indy Show host Bruce Martin has an exclusive interview with Rahal Letterman Lanigan's Christian Lundgaard, driver of the No. 45 Hy-Vee Honda. Our friends from Hy-Vee are back, serving as a presenting sponsor of Pit Pass Indy this month, gearing up to one of the highlights of the season, the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway July 12-14. This year's schedule includes a night race at Iowa Speedway on Saturday, July 13 with another full race scheduled for Sunday, July 14. Four of the biggest names in entertainment will perform before and after each race including Luke Combs and Post Malone. Two more major entertainers will be announced by Hy-Vee soon. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 4, EPISODE 4 – Graham Rahal's thoughts on IndyCar, the NFL, and College Football January 23, 2024 Pit Pass Indy Show host Bruce Martin has an exclusive interview with Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.  Rahal is attempting to rebound from a disappointing season in 2023 when he was bumped out of the 33-driver starting lineup for the 107th Indianapolis 500 by one of his teammates at the time, Jack Harvey. Rahal would later be in the starting lineup as a replacement driver for the injured Stefan Wilson at Dreyer & Reinbold Racing/Cusick Motorsports. Rahal rebounded later in the season to win the pole and finish second at the Gallagher Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course on August 12. He won another pole two races later at Portland for the September 3 race. Rahal is also an avid Ohio State football fan and gives his thoughts on what the Chicago Bears should do with former Buckeye quarterback Justin Fields. The Bears have the first pick in the NFL Draft. Also, Rahal gives his thoughts on bitter rival Michigan winning the National Championship in the College Football Playoff. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

Indy 500 winner, owner of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Carrera GT enthusiast Bobby Rahal visits the ABS boys.

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This week's episode: The IndyCar video game through Motorsport Games is officially off, Graham Rahal is officially confirmed to return to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on a multi-year deal, other silly season notes, and GM/Cadillac announced they will partner with Andretti Global's F1 bid by supplying a power unit starting in 2028. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, the two talk about Graham Rahal's renewed contract with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Curt highlights some of the business ventures that Rahal is currently involved in, and how he has been trying to figure out how to balance those with his racing career. They talk about how much longer Rahal plans on racing, and if his statements about racing another 5 years are true. The two discuss where Kyffin Simpson may go in IndyCar, and who may fill the openings with Dale Coyne Racing, and the status of Benjamin Pedersen.  Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt look at some tweets and talk about why IndyCar will not return to Texas Motor Speedway. They also discuss the race at Thermal, and the likelihood that Andretti will get an F1 team, and some news about if F1 doesn't want Andretti, or if they just don't want another team.  Kevin rounds out the show looking at a few more tweets and previews the upcoming F1 race in Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Graham Rahal, a race car driver for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in the NTT IndyCar series, kicks things off by speaking about his experiences on the race track. Rahal will also share how he has applied leadership skills and a work ethic learned through racing to his business and philanthropic ventures, which includes his work through the Graham and Courtney Rahal Foundation. The foundation supports Turns For Troops, a program dedicated to helping our country's veterans. One such veteran, Sgt. Dan Rose, speaks with Rahal and host Chris Meek about utilizing revolutionary medical technology in the form of an exoskeleton suit to regain his ability to stand and walk again after being severely injured by an improvised explosive device. Rahal and Sgt. Rose will provide listeners with an inside look at how perseverance, the power of hope and hard work can be harnessed to achieve everyday success, motivate us to give back to others and find successes we never thought possible.

Graham Rahal, a race car driver for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in the NTT IndyCar series, kicks things off by speaking about his experiences on the race track. Rahal will also share how he has applied leadership skills and a work ethic learned through racing to his business and philanthropic ventures, which includes his work through the Graham and Courtney Rahal Foundation. The foundation supports Turns For Troops, a program dedicated to helping our country's veterans. One such veteran, Sgt. Dan Rose, speaks with Rahal and host Chris Meek about utilizing revolutionary medical technology in the form of an exoskeleton suit to regain his ability to stand and walk again after being severely injured by an improvised explosive device. Rahal and Sgt. Rose will provide listeners with an inside look at how perseverance, the power of hope and hard work can be harnessed to achieve everyday success, motivate us to give back to others and find successes we never thought possible.

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.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the news of 18-year-old Kyffin Simpson being promoted from Indy NXT to Chip Ganassi Racing as their fifth full-time driver in 2024. They discuss the comments Chip Ganassi made prior to Simpson being added to their team, highlight some other drivers that could be in play for the final spot with Ed Carpenter Racing, and provide an update on where things are at right now between Alex Palou and Arrow McLaren Racing. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt question who returns next season in the NTT IndyCar Series will be. They also speculate as to who they think will end up with Dale Coyne Racing and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Also, they answer some Twitter questions. In the second hour of the show, Kevin takes over to recap the first hour of the show. He also provides some silly season rumors regarding the schedule for the 2024 season and explains some complications that the series will have with the Olympics next year. Additionally, Kevin takes some time discussing the broadcast rights for IndyCar. In the final half hour of the program, Jackson Lee joins the program to discuss where he's going to be racing shortly and how it'll benefit him as a coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor Daly is back from racing at Gateway for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and is joined by producer Ben Walton to break down his weekend. The guys discuss Conor adjusting to RLL's car, why Penske is so dominant in short ovals, how difficult it was for drivers to pass, why Conor was one caution away from finishing in the top 10, and which driver Conor has been gaming with lately. Plus, they talk with Dale Coyne Racing driver David Malukas about why he is so good at Gateway after his second podium in a row there, where he gets his social media memes from, why it's important for young drivers to interact with fans in new ways, which driver he leaned on during his rookie year and teases his new contract for next year. FOLLOW THE SHOW & GET OUR MERCH: https://linktr.ee/speedstreetpodDraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information:In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they begin the show by highlighting where drivers will be racing in 2023 with Meyer Shank Racing announcing the two drivers that will be driving for them next season. Additionally, Kevin highlights some of the drivers that could be in play to race in the NTT IndyCar Series next season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and some other teams too. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt spend some time recapping Scott Dixon winning his second consecutive race after capturing the checkered flag for the Bommarito 500. Also, they spend some time dissecting the strategies some drivers had during the race to try and finish P1 and some of the complications the race had with scheduling and lack of passing. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt highlight the feud that developed last week between Scott McLaughlin and David Malukas after some comments made on the Bus Bros podcast with Josef Newgarden and McLaughlin. This leads to the guys discussing the instance between the two on the track in Sunday's race. Finally, they dive into what Alex Palou needs to do to win the series after another top ten finish. In the final half hour of the program, Kevin provides an update on what his son, Jackson Lee, is up to nowadays in his racing career, answers some Twitter/X questions, and previews the event schedule for this weekend in Seattle for the Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor Daly is back from racing at Gateway for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and is joined by producer Ben Walton to break down his weekend. The guys discuss Conor adjusting to RLL's car, why Penske is so dominant in short ovals, how difficult it was for drivers to pass, why Conor was one caution away from finishing in the top 10, and which driver Conor has been gaming with lately.  Plus, they talk with Dale Coyne Racing driver David Malukas about why he is so good at Gateway after his second podium in a row there, where he gets his social media memes from, why it's important for young drivers to interact with fans in new ways, which driver he leaned on during his rookie year and teases his new contract for next year.  FOLLOW THE SHOW & GET OUR MERCH: https://linktr.ee/speedstreetpod DraftKings State-Specific Problem Gambling Information: In Massachusetts, call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org, In New York, call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369). In Tennessee and Kansas, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). In West Virginia, Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.1800gambler.net. All games regulated by the West Virginia Lottery. Please play responsibly. In partnership with Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. In Connecticut, Help is available for problem gambling call 888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they recap the exciting weekend at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and what their thoughts are on Connor Daly moving to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. They talk about the latest scenarios surrounding Alex Palou with Chip Ganassi Racing, the television ratings from the weekend, what they think about the number of spectators who tuned in and what it compared to last year.  During the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discuss the caution flag, its problems, positives, negatives, and what needs to change about it. They also mention their hope to have most races on an oval track and how some others are fit for a road course, how they're not happy IndyCar will probably only be at IMS in May next year.  Finally, the guys get into the races from the weekend. They give their thoughts and big takeaways about the 2023 Brickyard weekend. The strange finish in the IndyCar race for Scott Dixon and Roman Grosjean and how Dixon has been so dominant lately. Why it was a tough race for Graham Rahal and they answer some questions from fans! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show by recapping the news of Alex Palou backing out of his contract with Arrow McLaren after this afternoon's practice session, prognosticate whether Palou will be racing in IndyCar next season or in Formula One, debate what the future of Felix Rosenqvist in IndyCar looks like following the Palou news from this afternoon, and which team is most likely to sign David Malukas. Later in the hour they recap how well Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing qualified today for the Gallagher Grand Prix with Graham Rahal starting P1 and Christian Lundgaard starting P2. Additionally, they highlight how some Team Penske struggled to find speed today in practice. Finally, they close out the show by recapping the Indy NXT race earlier this afternoon and preview next week's edition of Trackside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode: A recap of Christian Lundgaard's first IndyCar win in the Honda Indy Toronto at Exhibition Place, the midseason turnaround of the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team, Alex Palou's incredible drive to second place and Toronto's rise (again) as a top IndyCar event. Plus, a preview of this weekend's Hy-Vee doubleheader at Iowa Speedway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like the title says, it was a bumpy, tight, and hot weekend from IndyCar's race at the new Detroit street course and Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are back on Speed Street to break down the action. The guys discuss their thoughts on Detroit's new track, why drivers were wrecking under caution, how mad Alexander Rossi was at teammate Felix Rosenqvist for making contact with him, and a new documentary paying tribute to Dan Wheldon. Then, they talk with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Jack Harvey about how his body was taking the bumpy racing surface at Detroit, the story behind Adam Driver signing his Star Wars helmet at the Indy 500, his emotions knocking off his teammate Graham Rahal during Indy 500 Bump Day, the importance of mental health of a driver having a bad season, and why a particular gas station pizza is his go-to meal while racing at Road America. FOLLOW THE SHOW & GET OUR MERCH: https://linktr.ee/speedstreetpod  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just like the title says, it was a bumpy, tight, and hot weekend from IndyCar's race at the new Detroit street course and Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are back on Speed Street to break down the action. The guys discuss their thoughts on Detroit's new track, why drivers were wrecking under caution, how mad Alexander Rossi was at teammate Felix Rosenqvist for making contact with him, and a new documentary paying tribute to Dan Wheldon.  Then, they talk with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Jack Harvey about how his body was taking the bumpy racing surface at Detroit, the story behind Adam Driver signing his Star Wars helmet at the Indy 500, his emotions knocking off his teammate Graham Rahal during Indy 500 Bump Day, the importance of mental health of a driver having a bad season, and why a particular gas station pizza is his go-to meal while racing at Road America.  FOLLOW THE SHOW & GET OUR MERCH: https://linktr.ee/speedstreetpod  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's The Week In IndyCar guest show featuring Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing's Katherine Legge. Discussion items: Her ongoing efforts to make an Indy 500 return, how the RLL deal came together, the perfect fit with the entry's sponsor, getting up to speed at the Indy Open Test, and more.  Every episode of The Week In IndyCar is brought to us by Cooper Tires, the Justice Brothers, Discount Tire, and TorontoMotorsports.com. Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast [WTI]

It's The Week In IndyCar Guest Show featuring 2022 Indy Lights champion Linus Lundqvist who joins us after making his IndyCar oval testing debut at Texas Motor Speedway with the Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team. Every episode of The Week In IndyCar is brought to us by Cooper Tires, the Justice Brothers, Discount Tire, and TorontoMotorsports.com. Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast [WTI]