Podcast appearances and mentions of Simon Pagenaud

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about the latest weather update for Carb Day and race day. They later talk about who has the best in-car audio in terms of scanners. They later talk about the Team Penske attenuator scandal. In the second segment of the show, Kevin is joined with Kasey Coler, GM of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, to talk about the upcoming Carb Night Classic. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Simon Pagenaud taking Theo Pourchaire under his wing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix from the Barber Motorsports Park, with Alex Palou being untouchable and defeating Christian Lundgaard by 16 seconds. They also talk about why there hasn’t been any cautions since St. Petersburg. Later, they talk about how good of a weekend Rinus VeeKay had with Dale Coyne Racing. In the second half of the show, they look at how dominant Dennis Hauger, aka the Norwegian Nightmare, has been in the Indy NXT as a rookie, and if he is turning heads in the IndyCar paddock. They also look at how the races went for Pato O’Ward, Colton Herta, Alexander Rossi, Nolan Siegel, and Josef Newgarden. They later talk about the newest tire rules for this weekend’s Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin answers fan questions on X, such as comparing Alex Palou’s start to the 2025 season to Simon Pagenaud’s 2016 season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor Daly and Chase Holden reconvene on Speed Street to discuss the latest IndyCar off-season news as 2024 winds to a close. Dreyer Reinbold Racing have named their 2025 Indianapolis 500 line-up, which raises questions about Conor's plans for next season. He addresses where he currently stands and how difficult it is for drivers to concentrate on their craft when most of the fundraising efforts fall on their shoulders. The guys also discuss the prospect of new manufacturers coming to IndyCar and what steps can be taken to help bring more household name brands into the sport.2016 IndyCar Champion and 2019 Indianapolis 500 winner Simon Pagenaud joins the show to talk about his long-term recovery after his harrowing crash at Mid-Ohio in 2023. Simon explains that he suffered a traumatic brain injury from the incident and his road to recovery is open ended, in which he has learned a lot about the human brain and how sports related injuries can affect it. Simon gives his insight from being on the sideline watching the sport this past season and he gives much praise to reigning IndyCar Champion Alex Palou on being a total package racer. Simon and Conor talk about racers who have struggled to adapt to the latest IndyCar chassis modifications, mainly the aero screen and the hybrid system. He speculates that drivers coming into the series in the last couple of seasons will flourish in the new versions of the car, while drivers who have been in the series for many years might feel that the car no longer speaks to them. The guys also discuss driver branding, the marketing of IndyCar and who will be on the podium next May at Indy.

Matt recaps this year's Indy 500 and replays an interview with 2019 Indy 500 winner, Simon Pagenaud.

This special bonus episode features a heartfelt interview with 2016 IndyCar champion and 2019 Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud, who drove his late mentor Gil de Ferran's car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week.Pagenaud raced for 2000-2001 CART champion de Ferran, who died in late 2023, when the former first came to America, and through the rest of his career de Ferran was a close friend and confidant Pagenaud could always lean on.Speaking to The Race, Pagenaud discusses the origins of that relationship, and how Gil's family asked him to run demo laps of de Ferran's Penske car at The Brickyard. Pagenaud even wore de Ferran's suit and gloves from 2003 and ran a special helmet design.We wanted to bring you the interview recorded on Thursday of race week because of Pagenaud's honest and emotional insight into de Ferran.We won't be discussing Pagenaud's 2023 crash in this episode as we respect his right to privacy during his recovery, and wish him all the best in that continued journey.Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign upFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This special bonus episode features a heartfelt interview with 2016 IndyCar champion and 2019 Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud, who drove his late mentor Gil de Ferran's car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway last week. Pagenaud raced for 2000-2001 CART champion de Ferran, who died in late 2023, when the former first came to America, and through the rest of his career de Ferran was a close friend and confidant Pagenaud could always lean on. Speaking to The Race, Pagenaud discusses the origins of that relationship, and how Gil's family asked him to run demo laps of de Ferran's Penske car at The Brickyard. Pagenaud even wore de Ferran's suit and gloves from 2003 and ran a special helmet design. We wanted to bring you the interview recorded on Thursday of race week because of Pagenaud's honest and emotional insight into de Ferran. We won't be discussing Pagenaud's 2023 crash in this episode as we respect his right to privacy during his recovery, and wish him all the best in that continued journey. Join The Race Members Club for additional podcast content! Click here to sign up Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight on Trackside, we talk about Josef Newgarden and his stance in the racing world. Curt and Kevin talk about the star power of IndyCar drivers, and ratings for Qualifying and how good the streaming numbers were for Sunday. They talk about how easy it is to sit and watch qualifying now as opposed to how it used to be back in the 80s and 90s.   Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt talk about NASCAR giving Kyle Larson a waiver if he cannot make it to the Coca-Cola 600. There is a rule that says that all drivers have to compete, but Larson may get a pass because of the 500 and because it would damage the look of the sport if they did not give him a waiver. They talk about Simon Pagenaud helping Scott McLaughlin, and how Dario Franchitti had to stop abruptly like Pagenaud too. Should Larson forgo his ride, would the league bend the rules and get Tony Kanaan behind the wheel? Is Nolan Siegel the only driver that could sub? Malukas said himself he wasn't physically able to.  Kevin and Curt end the show talking to Kaylee Bryson about her racing career in USAC. She talks about her mentors, and her first USAC feature win. She talks about coming up the ranks, and where she wants to go with her racing career. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Simon Pagenaud's recent social media post giving an update on his condition after the Mid-Ohio crash that took him out of contention for the remainder of last season. Then they look more into the list of IndyCar drivers who are competing in this weekend's 24 Hours of Daytona and make their picks for the race. They also talk about Brad Pitt's upcoming racing movie that is being filmed at Daytona. They wrap up the first segment of the show discussing the recent testing at Homestead.   Later in the show, Kevin and Curt are joined by IMSA LMP2 driver and defending 24 Hours of Daytona overall champion, Colin Braun! Colin talks about his win from last year and having Helio Castroneves, Tom Blomqvist, and Pagenaud as his teammates. Then Colin talks about the recent rumors about him potentially driving for Dale Coyne Racing in IndyCar for the season.   Kevin ends the show with some final silly season updates with Dale Coyne Racing, Marco Andretti, and bumping for the Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the third installment of the Marshall Pruett Podcast's celebration of Gil de Ferran's life, done with his de Ferran Motorsports protege Simon Pagenaud, whose career was saved by the Brazilian and who used all of the lessons he learned from his mentor to become an IndyCar champion and Indy 500 winner. Every episode is graciously supported by Pfaff Technologies, the Justice Brothers, and TorontoMotorsports.com. Play on Podbean.com: https://marshallpruett.podbean.com/ Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast [SPF]

(00:00-26:13) – Query & Company opens on a Wednesday with Jake Query, Brendan King, and Eddie Garrison previewing the Pacers game tonight in Milwaukee against the Bucks. Jake and Brendan highlight a couple storylines that they will monitor tonight during the game after the two teams just played last week in the In-Season Tournament Semifinal.   (26:13-41:03) – With the Pacers set to take on the Milwaukee Bucks tonight, Jake shares a fun story that he's told before regarding Jeffrey Dahmer. Once he shares the factoids, he and Brendan start wondering when Jonathan Taylor will return for Indianapolis. (41:03-46:06) – Hour one concludes with Jake explaining the tiebreakers when it comes to the NFL Playoff picture. (46:06-1:13:03) – Joel Erickson from the Indianapolis Star joins Query & Company to provide an update on when he thinks Jonathan Taylor will return for the Indianapolis Colts, shares which players are back on the practice field today ahead of a must win game, describes this season for Kenny Moore as a resurgence year, accesses what happens with the corner backs when JuJu Brents returns to action, and explains how the Steelers have been able to win games this season. (1:13:03-1:27:16) – Following their conversation with Joel Erickson, Jake, Brendan, and Eddie discuss what the item of choice would be for someone to bring back from Indiana in connection to Spotted Cow from Milwaukee.   (1:27:16-1:33:08) – The one o'clock hour concludes Jake, Brendan, and Eddie discussing the relationship between the four human characters in Scooby Doo. Additionally, they debate what the color of Simon Pagenaud's Menards car was when he drove for Team Penske. (1:33:08-2:05:27) – Zak Keefer from The Athletic joins to program to discuss the infamous Jay Mohr vs Bill Polian argument that happened in 2001. Jake asks Zak if the two sides were able to repair their relationship, if Bill Polian and Jay Mohr still stand by what they said in that heated conversation, and dove into Polian as an executive for the Colts. Finally, he touches on his upcoming story pertaining to the oldest player in the NFL. (2:05:27-2:15:24) – With a couple big college basketball games for Indiana and Purdue this week, Jake and Brendan briefly talk about the two matchups for the Hoosiers and Boilermakers. This leads Jake down a path about the future of Mike Woodson as the head coach of Indiana. (2:15:24-2:21:12) – Today's show ends with a caller asking a question pertaining towards player development in college basketball. Additionally, they discuss the development of Trayce Jackson-Davis and Jalen Hood-Schifino underneath Mike Woodson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they congratulate Alex Palou on capturing his second series championship within the last three years. Additionally, they spend time recapping the race by sharing nuggets they wrote down from the race. Finally, they debate if Palou should be the heavy favorite next year to win the series with him returning to Chip Ganassi Racing. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt highlight some of the driver changes that have occurred the last couple weeks. Plus, Kevin revisits the predictions he made last week as to whom will be racing in what car for that specific team. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt dive into the news today that Felix Rosenqvist will be racing in the second car with Meyer Shank Racing in place of Simon Pagenaud. They discuss what the move means for Pagenaud's career, if he's able to get back to racing once he makes a recovery. Finally, Kevin reveals the driver that he thought was on the move during last week's show. In the final half hour of the program, they get back to discussing Sunday's race by highlighting some of the events that happened during the race that had drivers complaining, Kevin revealing what it's like listening to Alex Palou's radio during a race and congratulate the champions in the racing leagues below IndyCar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The roller-coaster ride begins with a vivid recounting of Parker's heart-stopping crash with Sam Mayer, putting his playoff dreams on a thin line. Landon isn't just a spectator in this tale, offering a unique angle on the Mayer-Kligerman clash, setting the stage for a rich and deep conversation that fans are bound to appreciate. The festivities continue as Parker finally honors his vow of making an appearance on Cameo, a delightful moment that marks the podcast reaching a milestone of 100 reviews on Apple, sprinkling a bit of light-hearted fun amid the fervent discussions that populate this episode. The energy shifts gears as the duo dissect the tension-filled Suarez and Bowman incident, navigating the intricate details that escalated the situation, and aren't afraid to assign blame where it's due. The hosts then pivot to dissect Denny Hamlin's promising contract renewal, touching on its potential ripple effect on the future of 23XI. The dynamic duo shares their take on Verstappen's historical achievement and the swirling rumors about a potential seismic shift involving Perez and Norris. As they steer towards the end, a snapshot of the evolving IndyCar landscape is presented, including Palou's championship clinch and heart-to-heart on why he bid goodbye to his McLaren contract. Before the checkered flag waves, listeners are treated to a rapid-fire round of updates from the realms of Andretti Autosport and Formula E, rounding up an episode that is nothing short of a full-throttle adventure. Visit Four Sigmatic for all your Coffee Needs: https://us.foursigmatic.com/products/think-starter-kit?utm_campaign=june-trial&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Moneylap&utm_content=newsletter Visit https://www.spoilerdiecast.com/ for all your diecast needs and use code "moneylap" for 5% off and free shipping! 00:00 - Intro 01:17 - PR Lap 04:26 - PK Gets a Cameo 06:32 - PK Recaps his Xfinity Race 07:50 - Mayer and Kligerman Run-In Discussion 09:48 - Landon's Thoughts 13:20 - A look at the bigger picture 17:31 - Cup Series Recap 19:50 - Suarez v Bowman 22:45 - Reddick Pit Entry Confusion, Harvick Get's Screwed 26:41 - Hamlin Signs with JGR 31:20 - Hocevar Impresses Us 31:57 - F1 Recap 33:55 - Red Bull Line-Up Shake Up, Norris In for Perez Rumor 35:32 - Palou Discusses No Real Chance at F1, No IndyCar to F1 Ladder?  41:03 - Andretti Autosport Rebrand to Andretti Global 44:40 - Simon Pagenaud replaced by Rosenqvist at Meyer Shank Racing 44:55 - Formula E to continue to use Road Tires, no slicks til at least 2030 45:15 - Kansas Preview 51:08 - Outro To get an extra dose of the Money Lap, subscribe to the best 5 minutes in motorsports, Newsletter: https://themoneylap.com/subscribe Prefer Video Podcasts? Subscribe to our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@moneylap Don't miss a lap of motorsports news by subscribing to the Money Lap newsletter, "The best 5 minutes in motorsports." Stay in pole position with the latest news, exclusive insights, and expert commentary delivered straight to your inbox multiple times a week. Boasting over 1,500 subscribers, Money Lap is your one-stop shop for all things motorsports, offering unparalleled access to the fast-paced world of NASCAR, F1, and beyond. Read by industry executives in NASCAR, F1, and Indycar, our newsletter and podcast are essential resources for any motorsports enthusiast. Join our community of passionate fans and industry insiders today. Welcome to the future of motorsports media! Copyright 2023, Pixel Racing, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

IndyCar is often full of surprises. Just when you think Nashville was going to be another crash-fest, third time was the charm and everyone largely behaves themselves. At the front, a game of strategy was in order as Kyle Kirkwood in combination with team strategist Bryan Herta outworked pole-sitter Scott McLaughlin and passed him in the pits and never looked back to his second win of the season. And hosts Dre Harrison, Cam Buckley and RJ O'Connell breakdown just how we got there. We also have to talk about Alex Palou again, who being caught dead to rights on a strategy that was going to have him run out of fuel, only for the late cautions to save him in 3rd! And we also talk Simon Pagenaud's future. Linus Lundqvist filled in for the 5th race that Simon's missed in his Meyer Shank drive since his horrifying brake failure at Mid-Ohio. Is he healthy enough to return? Or is this another Kurt Busch situation? And finally, is Nashville (now including Broadway), a good fit for the series new decider?

This week's episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast looks back on Kyle Kirkwood's second win of the year in Nashville and features an in-depth interview with debut star Linus Lundqvist.Hosts Jack Benyon and JR Hildebrand debate Kirkwood's progression in the series after his second win, discussing his sometimes questionable racecraft but also his outstanding pace that has put him above ace team-mates Colton Herta and Romain Grosjean this season.Lundqvist, meanwhile, gives his first interview since being confirmed in the Meyer Shank car in place of the concussed Simon Pagenaud for a second week. He discusses some of the reasons behind his fast start, doing his first ever pitstop, how the weekend has impacted his chances of a 2024 drive, and how racing under that pressure impacts his mindset and performance.Don't forget, if you have a question for our hosting team, you can email text and/or voice notes to be included on the podcast by sending them to podcasts@the-race.comFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidRight now, you can get $50 off your purchase of $500 or more with code THERACE at bluenile.comTo get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week's episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast looks back on Kyle Kirkwood's second win of the year in Nashville and features an in-depth interview with debut star Linus Lundqvist. Hosts Jack Benyon and JR Hildebrand debate Kirkwood's progression in the series after his second win, discussing his sometimes questionable racecraft but also his outstanding pace that has put him above ace team-mates Colton Herta and Romain Grosjean this season. Lundqvist, meanwhile, gives his first interview since being confirmed in the Meyer Shank car in place of the concussed Simon Pagenaud for a second week. He discusses some of the reasons behind his fast start, doing his first ever pitstop, how the weekend has impacted his chances of a 2024 drive, and how racing under that pressure impacts his mindset and performance. Don't forget, if you have a question for our hosting team, you can email text and/or voice notes to be included on the podcast by sending them to podcasts@the-race.com Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Right now, you can get $50 off your purchase of $500 or more with code THERACE at bluenile.com To get 15% off go to mudwtr.com/therace to support the show and use code THERACE for 15% off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show by providing an update on the status of Simon Pagenaud for this weekend's race in Nashville, highlighting the NTT IndyCar Series debut for Linus Lundqvist this weekend for Simon, and share some thoughts on the race time being moved up to be a late morning race. Later in the first hour they discuss the way the events that will be taking place leading up to the race in Nashville, discuss the future of the race in terms of when it could be scheduled around the NFL season and time of day, and recap how testing went at Laguna Seka. During the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt spent some time explaining how the announcement of the IMSA schedule reveals a little bit of the IndyCar schedule for next season, answer some Twitter/X questions from last week and tonight from listeners of the show, and speculate if there have been any drivers that have signed contracts with new teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's The Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show, which uses listener-driven comments and questions covering a variety of topics submitted by fans via Twitter and Facebook. Topics: Nashville, Linus Lundqvist, Simon Pagenaud, Justin Wilson, and more. Every episode of The Week In IndyCar is brought to us by Cooper Tires, the Justice Brothers, Discount Tire, and TorontoMotorsports.com. Play on Podbean.com: https://marshallpruett.podbean.com/ Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast [WTI]

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show discussing the Christian Lundgaard capturing his first career NTT IndyCar Series win a couple days ago in Toronto, examine some of the other drivers that they expect to win a race at some point this season, and recap some of the individual performances of players in a good and bad way. Later in the first hour they give an update on who is filling in for Simon Pagenaud while he recovers from the scary accident he was in and highlight who is driving Ryan Hunter-Reay's car for Ed Carpenter Racing this weekend in Iowa. During the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt go over this weekend's schedule for the race in Iowa, spend some time discussing Alex Palou's race last weekend with him finishing second after a rocky start, and briefly look at some drivers that could be racing in the NTT IndyCar Series next season as a rookie. Later in the second hour of the show, Curt is joined by Joey Barnes of IndyCar.com to tell his story on how he got into IndyCar, shares his thoughts on who has the best chance of getting hot to make a push for first in the series, and examines some potential landing spots for drivers with open seats with various teams.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Pagenaud has an enviable record of winning the Indy 500, along with championships in the NTT IndyCar Series, and sports cars in ALMS. The 2023 season started with him earning a Rolex watch for the overall win at the 24hrs of Daytona, but so far, his Indy car season has suffered from a lack of competitiveness. We spoke with Pagenaud just off the red carpet at the “100 Days To Indy” reality TV show premiere in Long Beach this past April. He candidly talks about what he's gone through and how he's looking forward to turning the situation around and getting back to his winning ways. He also talks about the mental aspects of preparing for a race weekend, working with his engineers and his thoughts going into the Indy 500. Enjoy! NOTE: Pagenaud's season didn't get much better after we spoke. A mediocre finish at Long Beach (15th) followed by a DNF (crash) at Indianapolis along with some other poor finishes has plagued his season this year. His best finish so far is 13th (Detroit) which is not good for a guy who is accustomed to being competitive. It got worse at Mid-Ohio when he lost his brakes in practice doing about 180 mph. He literally flew (about 150 feet) off the track, then barrel-rolled six-and-a-half times, before coming to rest upside down stuffed into the tire barrier. He was able to walk away but due to IndyCar's concussion protocol he was not allowed to race there or at Toronto. Here's hoping that the second half of the season brings Pagenaud some better luck and results. By Larry Mason Copyright © 2023 Larry Mason

This July 12th edition of Trackside serves as a preview for the upcoming Toronto IndyCar Race. Kevin and Curt reflect on where IndyCar was at this point last season with the Alexander Rossi drama, and Scott Dixon tied Mario Andretti's streak of 18 years with at least one win in an IndyCar event. Simon Pagenaud will miss his second consecutive race due to concussion symptoms after a streak of 190 straight starts. Meyer Shank Racing is going to substitute sportscar driver Tom Blomqvist in his first Indycar race.  Other Topics include, is Alex Palou's seat in Formula One next year not as guaranteed as people may have thought? Potential new drivers in Indy NXT races this season. A conversation with the IMS about their renovation of the museum during the expected 18-month shutdown. Indy Car's competition with the NFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode: Alex Palou is rumored for an Alpha Tauri seat in F1 as Daniel Ricciardo replaces Nyck De Vries within that team for the rest of the season, Tom Blomqvist will make his IndyCar debut this weekend filling in for Simon Pagenaud, and Pratt Miller Engineering is interested in adding an IndyCar team in 2025 or 2026. Plus more silly season news and rumors involving Andretti Autosports, Devlin DeFrancesco, Marcus Armstrong and Marcus Ercisson, and a preview of this weekend's Honda Indy Toronto. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Race IndyCar Podcast delivers its annual top 10 drivers of the season at the championship's mid-way point, with one enormous twist.This year co-hosts Jack Benyon of The Race and Indy 500 regular JR Hildebrand have gone for a top 11 to reflect the foregone conclusion of runaway championship leader Alex Palou being the most obvious number one in racing ranking history.The co-hosts pick their top 11 of the season - or their top 10 without Palou, if you prefer - and then an average of the two is taken, with tie-breaks being decided by number of wins.Among the biggest surprises are the co-hosts picking different 'number 1s' behind Palou, putting Pato O'Ward four-places apart in their rankings, and also managing to place a driver who is behind Marcus Ericsson in the points standings ahead of him in their rankings.You can also contact the show via podcasts@the-race.com where you can send written or voice note questions for the hosts, request special guests and tell us more of what you want to hear.NOTE: This episode was recorded before Simon Pagenaud was ruled out of racing in Toronto.Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidRight now, you can get $50 off your purchase of $500 or more with code THERACE at bluenile.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Race IndyCar Podcast delivers its annual top 10 drivers of the season at the championship's mid-way point, with one enormous twist. This year co-hosts Jack Benyon of The Race and Indy 500 regular JR Hildebrand have gone for a top 11 to reflect the foregone conclusion of runaway championship leader Alex Palou being the most obvious number one in racing ranking history. The co-hosts pick their top 11 of the season - or their top 10 without Palou, if you prefer - and then an average of the two is taken, with tie-breaks being decided by number of wins. Among the biggest surprises are the co-hosts picking different 'number 1s' behind Palou, putting Pato O'Ward four-places apart in their rankings, and also managing to place a driver who is behind Marcus Ericsson in the points standings ahead of him in their rankings. You can also contact the show via podcasts@the-race.com where you can send written or voice note questions for the hosts, request special guests and tell us more of what you want to hear. NOTE: This episode was recorded before Simon Pagenaud was ruled out of racing in Toronto. Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Right now, you can get $50 off your purchase of $500 or more with code THERACE at bluenile.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's The Week In IndyCar Interview Show with Meyer Shank Racing's Tom Blomqvist who joins us to discuss his surprise debut for MSR this weekend at Toronto in place of the injured Simon Pagenaud. Every episode of The Week In IndyCar is brought to us by Cooper Tires, the Justice Brothers, Discount Tire, and TorontoMotorsports.com. Play on Podbean.com: https://marshallpruett.podbean.com/ Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast [WTI]

Another The Race IndyCar Podcast, another Alex Palou win, but still plenty to dissect from the Mid-Ohio race, including the key trick underpinning the Spaniard's recent success.Away from Palou, hosts Jack Benyon and JR Hildebrand also discuss the other big story of the race: Backmarkers and blue flags, with Benjamin Pedersen copping a torrent of abuse for holding up multiple drivers during the race. Should the rules around blue flags be changed? That's just one topic up for discussion.And there's also time to chat about another unconverted pole for Colton Herta and Simon Pagenaud's weekend-ending somersault crash.Don't forget, if you have a question for our hosting team, you can email text and/or voice notes to be included on the podcast by sending them to podcasts@the-race.comFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or AndroidGo to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another The Race IndyCar Podcast, another Alex Palou win, but still plenty to dissect from the Mid-Ohio race, including the key trick underpinning the Spaniard's recent success. Away from Palou, hosts Jack Benyon and JR Hildebrand also discuss the other big story of the race: Backmarkers and blue flags, with Benjamin Pedersen copping a torrent of abuse for holding up multiple drivers during the race. Should the rules around blue flags be changed? That's just one topic up for discussion. And there's also time to chat about another unconverted pole for Colton Herta and Simon Pagenaud's weekend-ending somersault crash. Don't forget, if you have a question for our hosting team, you can email text and/or voice notes to be included on the podcast by sending them to podcasts@the-race.com Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Go to grammarly.com/GO to download and learn more about GrammarlyGO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NASCAR Veteran David Starr (@starr_racing) is joined by Rick Ware Racing Communications Director Tim Packman (@RickWareRacing), TV/Radio Host Tyler Jones (@TylerJonesLive) & The Racing Experts Editor-In-Chief (@DominicAragon).(0:30-6:30) Recap of Ryan Blaney's win at the Coke 600 and Simon Pagenaud's win at the Indy 500.(6:30-12:00) Introducing Tim Packman.(12:00-38:10) Tim Packman on his career as an author, broadcaster, track president and communications rep in NASCAR.(38:10-1:03:30) News and Notes: Chase Elliott suspension, Corey Lajoie's shot in the No. 9 car, Cup Series at Gateway and Xfinity Series at Portland Preview.(1:03:30-1:14:00) Ask David with Tim. Hear it all on the latest "Let's Go Racing With David Starr!" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, etc.And stay engaged with all the great content at www.lastwordonsports.com/podcasts

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they share their thoughts on Josef Newgarden capturing his first Indianapolis 500 victory, where they stand on the decision to red flag the race with two laps to go resulting in a one-lap shootout, discuss some possible changes to rules after the way this race finished, and how important this win was for Newgarden's resume. Additionally, Kevin and Curt debate why Josef Newgarden was able to catch Marcus Ericsson on the back straight away, why Kevin wants to see IndyCar address the snaking that drivers have started to do coming off turn four since Simon Pagenaud first did it in 2019 and answer some Twitter questions to conclude the first hour. In the second hour of the show tonight they continue answering some Twitter questions, discuss how fans are starting to really like Santino Ferrucci after another great run at IMS, how cool Newgarden's celebration was, and they discuss the ratings not only for the Indy 500 but for the entire month of May.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hinch, Joey Mulinaro, and Thim hosted a get together after the last practice for the 107th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. We were fortunate enough to be joined by Marcus Armstrong, Helio Castroneves, and Simon Pagenaud.

Tom Griswold, actor Drew Powell, Chris Spangle, and Shaun Souers interview drivers starting in the 2023 Indy 500.  Drivers include Helio Castroneves, Takuma Sato, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Alex Palou, Romain Grosjean, Colton Herta, Simon Pagenaud, Conor Daly, Tony Kanaan, Will Power, Josef Newgarden, Alexander Rossi, Pato O'Ward, Scott McLaughlin, Felix Rosenqvist, Devlin DeFrancesco, Sting Ray Robb, Christian Lundgaard, Callum Ilott, David Malukas, Agustin Canapino, Jack Harvey, Santino Ferrucci, Benjamin Pedersen, RC Enerson, and Graham Rahal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they share their final thoughts on who they are sticking with as the winner of the Indianapolis 500. Curt sticks with his pick from last night, but Kevin switches up his pick from last night. Additionally, Kevin is life form Lucas Oil Raceway and interviews a couple drivers that are/were in action today. Finally, Tim May of  Letterman Row joins Curt on Trackside tonight to share his opinion on the situation with Graham Rahal, Katherine Legge, and Stefan Wilson over the last week, how Graham feels about the car after just a couple times being in it, what he knows about how Michael Shank feels about Simon Pagenaud and Helio Castroneves ahead of the race, and shares his pick to win the race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 - 13:03 - 2019 Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud joins the program! Simon and John discuss the passing of Tina Turner; they then begin talking about the Indy 500, and the preparations Simon is undertaking to get ready for it. Simon talks about some of his earliest memories of the race. He then talks about when he won the race in 2019, and what he remembers from that. He also talks about what he thinks his best performance was in the 500. 13:04 - 33:04 - Indy 500 racer Conor Daly joins the show to talk race day. John and Conor discuss the skill and luck needed to win this 500-mile race. Conor talks about how IMS is different than any other track and how simulating races does not come into fruition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Conor talks about his preparation for race day, the excitement he's feeling having a chance to compete at the Speedway this Sunday, and why it's so special to him being a local kid from Noblesville. 33:05 - 47:24 - “Track Dude”, Michael Young, who is part of the IMS Broadcasting Team, joins JMV to discuss his expectations ahead of the 107th running of the Indy 500. Michael and John talk about some of the star racers they think have the best chance at victory. Michael goes on to highlight his best memories from the Speedway and what it's like broadcasting the race. 47:25 - 59:09 - From “burnoutsports.com”, Tony Donahue stops by the show. John and Tony discuss what everybody wants to know... who is going to win the Indy 500. Tony gives his picks and opinions, and he explains why some of the younger racers have a good chance on Sunday.  59:10 - 1:24:54 - Kevin Bowen joins the show to talk with John about a little bit of everything. They talk racing and KB gives his predictions for the race. The conversation turns to new NFL rule changes, and the guys focus on different kickoff options with field positioning, and on-side kicks. Kevin touches on Colt's returner Zaire Franklin's recent tweet about the rule changes, and why Bowen agrees with Franklin. Quickly, the guys talk about the Pacers and their future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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00:00 – 23:35 – John gets the show rolling by talking the NBA playoffs, and the Celtics forcing a Game 5 against the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. He then talks about the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, the Indy 500, which is just a few days away! He discusses the experience of the 500, and how it is about so much more than the race itself. John then talks about the passing of Tina Turner.  23:36 – 38:19 – 2019 Indy 500 winner Simon Pagenaud joins the program! Simon and John discuss the passing of Tina Turner; they then begin talking about the Indy 500, and the preparations Simon is undertaking to get ready for it. Simon talks about some of his earliest memories of the race. He then talks about when he won the race in 2019, and what he remembers from that. He also talks about what he thinks his best performance was in the 500.  38:20 – 42:19 – John closes the first hour out by looking at some comments and questions from listeners online!  42:20 – 1:06:21 – Indy 500 racer Conor Daly joins the show to talk race day. John and Conor discuss the skill and luck needed to win this 500-mile race. Conor talks about how IMS is different than any other track and how simulating races does not come into fruition at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Conor talks about his preparation for race day, the excitement he's feeling having a chance to compete at the Speedway this Sunday, and why it's so special to him being a local kid from Noblesville.  1:06:22 – 1:23:29 - “Track Dude”, Michael Young, who is part of the IMS Broadcasting Team, joins JMV to discuss his expectations ahead of the 107th running of the Indy 500. Michael and John talk about some of the star racers they think have the best chance at victory. Michael goes on to highlight his best memories from the Speedway and what it's like broadcasting the race.  1:23:30 – 1:26:44 – John closes out the second hour of the show!  1:26:45 – 1:55:16 – Kevin Bowen joins the show to talk with John about a little bit of everything. They talk racing and KB gives his predictions for the race. The conversation turns to new NFL rule changes, and the guys focus on different kickoff options with field positioning, and on-side kicks. Kevin touches on Colt's returner Zaire Franklin's recent tweet about the rule changes, and why Bowen agrees with Franklin. Quickly, the guys talk about the Pacers and their future.  1:55:17 – 2:09:36 – From “burnoutsports.com”, Tony Donahue stops by the show. John and Tony discuss what everybody wants to know... who is going to win the Indy 500. Tony gives his picks and opinions, and he explains why some of the younger racers have a good chance on Sunday.   2:09:37 – 2:13:22 - John closes out another edition of The Ride With JMV! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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New episode: Simon Pagenaud, driver of the no. 60 AutoNation/SiriusXM Meyer Shank Racing Honda, joins to discuss race preparation, driving through the field at the Indy 500, what his 2019 win meant to him and when it sunk in, being teammates with Helio Castroneves, the aeroscreen and his return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Month of May is here, and it's time to get through the half way point of IndyCar's biggest month of the year. In this episode, Dre Harrison and RJ O'Connell break down both the GMR Grand Prix on the Indy Road Course, and Qualifying for this weekend's 107th Running of the Indianapolis 500. And so far, Alex Palou is one step away from doing what Simon Pagenaud did in 2019 and sweeping the entire month! He dominated the GMR Grand Prix and then broke Scott Dixon's new record of the fastest pole run in Indy 500 history, with the entire front row cracking 234mph. Is Palou the greatest #10 car driver since Dario Franchitti? And should he really be considering a McLaren switch if the 2024 rumours are true? And we swing the pendulum on a rollercoaster month for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Christian Lundgaard had another incredible race at the road course finishing 4th, only to nearly get bumped in a disastrous qualifying session for the 500 where all of their cars were stuck in 30th or lower, and only Katherine Legge making the show automatically. Jack Harvey bumping out his own teammate, another Bump Day shock for the ages... or so we thought at the time... ...All that and some of the incredible stories that made up the grid, like RC Enerson, Callum Illot, Agustin Canapino and more mentioned in a Month of May Indianapolis special!

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland Guardians 2 Houston Astros 7, Chicago Cubs 6 Pirates 8, Tigers 0 – Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The 43-year-old Hill, the oldest active player in the majors, gave up an infield single to Matt Vierling and two walks while striking out seven. Pittsburgh won for just the third time in 15 games. Rodolfo Castro homered and knocked in two runs, while Bryan Reynolds contributed three hits and scored two runs. White Sox 7, Guardians 2 – Burger, Sheets go deep again as White Sox top Guardians 7-2 Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets both homered for the second straight game, leading the Chicago White Sox past the Cleveland Guardians 7-2. Chicago has posted consecutive victories against Cleveland and won for the third time in four games. Andrew Vaughn also went deep for the White Sox. Mike Clevinger tossed six-plus effective innings to beat Cleveland, his original team, for the first time. He allowed two runs and six hits with four walks and five strikeouts. Rookie Peyton Battenfield allowed all three of Chicago’s homers in his sixth career start and seventh appearance. Astros 7, Cubs 6 – Tucker’s 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep skidding Cubs, 7-6 Kyle Tucker’s two-run single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 7-6 to complete a three-game sweep. Chicago built a 6-1 lead in the fourth behind two early homers from Seiya Suzuki and one by Christopher Morel. But the Astros roared back late, scoring twice in the eighth before cutting the deficit to one on a two-run homer by Jake Meyers off Keegan Thompson in the ninth. Thompson walked pinch-hitter Mauricio Dubón and was replaced by Brandon Hughes, who was greeted by Jeremy Peña’s double. Hughes intentionally walked Alex Bregman to load the bases. One out later, Tucker lined a game-winning single to center field. Today Cleveland (Allen 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Tonight Eastern Conference Finals Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes, 8:00 p.m.                   (Game 1) NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Last Night Eastern Conference Finals Miami Heat 123, Boston Celtics 116                                       (MIA leads 1-0) Heat 123, Celtics 116 – Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Miami trailed by nine at the half before outscoring Boston 66-50 over the final two quarters. It was Butler’s fifth game with 30 or more points this postseason. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent and Max Strus all added 15 points apiece. The Heat went 16 of 31 from the 3-point line. Game 2 is Friday in Boston. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points. Jaylen Brown finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon had 19. Tonight Western Conference Finals Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 8:30 p.m.                      (DEN leads 1-0) NBA – Lakers and Nuggets both take lessons from LA’s comeback that fell short in Game 1 The Los Angeles Lakers have to feel good about avoiding a blowout at Denver in the opener of the Western Conference finals. The Nuggets also have some takeaways from the Lakers’ furious fourth-quarter rally after escaping with a 132-126 win. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Wednesday that the close call kept the Nuggets from getting too full of themselves. He said the players were laser focused in film study after watching the Lakers dominate the second half of Game 1. NCAA – ACC leadership touts progress to address financial gap with the Big Ten/SEC The Atlantic Coast Conference has wrapped up its spring meetings. Many discussions were held in private, including talks over how the league plans to close the financial gap with the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference. The ACC is a distant third in annual payouts to its members. Florida State athletic director Michael Alford in February criticized the position as many schools were looking at changing conferences. Alford has softened his stance and says he is optimistic about the future. Golf – PGA – PGA Championship promises a strong course for the strongest field Oak Hill is tough enough in any conditions. Throw in biting colder temperatures on the eve of the PGA Championship and it was a reminder that this major figures to be a strong test. The good news for the 156 players is the weather will get warmer. Oak Hill figures to stay tough. Jordan Spieth says it’s no different from a U.S. Open. The thick rough and penal bunkers are putting a premium on accuracy. The PGA Championship begins Thursday with 99 of the top 100 players in the world. Masters champion Jon Rahm is among the favorites. Golf – Loving Lefty; Support for Phil Mickelson remains strong at PGA Championship Phil Mickelson’s decision to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf hardly seems to have dampened his support at the PGA Championship. The six-time major champion was greeted by shouts of “Phil” in galleries that ran four-deep during his final practice round at Oak Hill. Mickelson is playing in his first PGA Championship since his stunning upset at Kiawah in 2021. He skipped last year’s visit to Southern Hills as part of the fallout of comments he made supporting LIV Golf. The 52-year-old arrives at Oak Hill in fine form after surging into a tie for second place at the Masters in April. FIFA – FIFA’s Infantino optimistic about Women’s World Cup TV deals in Europe FIFA President Gianni Infantino seems slightly more optimistic about completing what he would see as an acceptable deal for the broadcast rights to the upcoming Women’s World Cup in five key European countries. Infantino walked the green carpet at a gala event for the unveiling of the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles’ historic Griffith Observatory. The FIFA boss spoke briefly about the ongoing negotiations with broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and England for the rights to show the World Cup games taking place in two months in Australia and New Zealand. Tennis – Rafael Nadal to reveal French Open plans Thursday Rafael Nadal has not competed since January because of a hip injury. He is expected to announce Thursday whether that absence will include the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. Nadal’s manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, said Wednesday that Nadal would speak to the media at his tennis academy in Manacor, Spain, about his participation in Roland Garros. Nadal has never missed the French Open since winning the title there when he made his debut in 2005. Several sports outlets based in Spain said Wednesday that Nadal would not be competing at the the clay-court Grand Slam tournament in Paris, where main-draw play begins May 28. None of the reports cited a specific source. WNBA – Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces coach, denies bullying player over pregnancy Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon has denied that former Aces player Dearica Hamby was bullied on her team for being pregnant, saying any ill feelings between the two came from Hamby being traded. Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, said Wednesday in a video call with reporters that she did nothing to warrant discipline from the WNBA, which suspended her for two games without pay after a monthslong investigation into Hamby’s allegations. Hammon said she once asked Hamby about her pregnancy, but didn’t get into the specifics of what she said. Indy500 – Castroneves and Pagenaud hope to jumpstart season for Shank at Indy The start of the IndyCar season has been miserable for Meyer Shank Racing, which heads into the Indianapolis 500 ranked second to last in the standings among full-time organizations. But Indy is the place where the team hopes it can turn things around. Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud have won a combined five Indy 500s, including Castroneves’ record-tying fourth victory in 2021 while driving for Shank, MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lake County 4, Lansing 2 – Game 1 Lansing 3, Lake County 2 – Game 2 South Bend 10, Beloit 2 Great Lakes 4, West Michigan 2 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer SMAC Tournament Portage Central 3, Mattawan 2 – OT          Championship game Lakeshore 3, Gull Lake 2                         3rd place game St. Joseph 1, Battle Creek Lakeview 0        5th place game Kal. Loy Norrix 1, Portage Northern 0      7th place game Kalamazoo Central 9th place Battle Creek Central 10th place Wolverine Paw Paw 5, Niles 0 Otsego 4, Three Rivers 0 Edwardsburg 4, Sturgis 0 Plainwell 6, Vicksburg 0 BCS Our Lady of the Lake 10, Covert 0 SAC Delton-Kellogg 3, South Haven 1 Allegan 1, Saugatuck 0 Non-Conference Comstock 12, Buchanan 4 Marcellus 0, New Buffalo 0 – TIE Bridgman 6, Brandywine 2 Calhoun Christian 2, Battle Creek Central 1 Baseball Battle Creek Lakeview 4, Mattawan 1 – Game 1 Battle Creek Lakeview 6, Mattawan 5 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 15, Martin 0 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 12, Martin 1 – Game 2 Zion Christian 16, Saugatuck 0 – Game 1 Zion Christian 5, Saugatuck 2 – Game 2 Softball Mattawan 12, Battle Creek Lakeview 9 – Game 1 Mattawan 14, Battle Creek Lakeview 6 – Game 2 Saugatuck 7, Martin 6 – Game 1 Martin 15, Saugatuck 4 – Game 2 Mendon 10, Cassopolis 2 – Game 1 Mendon 11, Cassopolis 0 – Game 2 Today Baseball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Vicksburg at Otsego, 2:00 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Fennville at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m. Allegan at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Softball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Hamilton at South Haven, 4:15 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at River Valley, 4:00 p.m. Plainwell at Parchment, 4:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Three Rivers, 4:30 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Gobles at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. 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MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland Guardians 2 Houston Astros 7, Chicago Cubs 6 Pirates 8, Tigers 0 – Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The 43-year-old Hill, the oldest active player in the majors, gave up an infield single to Matt Vierling and two walks while striking out seven. Pittsburgh won for just the third time in 15 games. Rodolfo Castro homered and knocked in two runs, while Bryan Reynolds contributed three hits and scored two runs. White Sox 7, Guardians 2 – Burger, Sheets go deep again as White Sox top Guardians 7-2 Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets both homered for the second straight game, leading the Chicago White Sox past the Cleveland Guardians 7-2. Chicago has posted consecutive victories against Cleveland and won for the third time in four games. Andrew Vaughn also went deep for the White Sox. Mike Clevinger tossed six-plus effective innings to beat Cleveland, his original team, for the first time. He allowed two runs and six hits with four walks and five strikeouts. Rookie Peyton Battenfield allowed all three of Chicago’s homers in his sixth career start and seventh appearance. Astros 7, Cubs 6 – Tucker’s 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep skidding Cubs, 7-6 Kyle Tucker’s two-run single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 7-6 to complete a three-game sweep. Chicago built a 6-1 lead in the fourth behind two early homers from Seiya Suzuki and one by Christopher Morel. But the Astros roared back late, scoring twice in the eighth before cutting the deficit to one on a two-run homer by Jake Meyers off Keegan Thompson in the ninth. Thompson walked pinch-hitter Mauricio Dubón and was replaced by Brandon Hughes, who was greeted by Jeremy Peña’s double. Hughes intentionally walked Alex Bregman to load the bases. One out later, Tucker lined a game-winning single to center field. Today Cleveland (Allen 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Tonight Eastern Conference Finals Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes, 8:00 p.m.                   (Game 1) NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Last Night Eastern Conference Finals Miami Heat 123, Boston Celtics 116                                       (MIA leads 1-0) Heat 123, Celtics 116 – Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Miami trailed by nine at the half before outscoring Boston 66-50 over the final two quarters. It was Butler’s fifth game with 30 or more points this postseason. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent and Max Strus all added 15 points apiece. The Heat went 16 of 31 from the 3-point line. Game 2 is Friday in Boston. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points. Jaylen Brown finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon had 19. Tonight Western Conference Finals Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 8:30 p.m.                      (DEN leads 1-0) NBA – Lakers and Nuggets both take lessons from LA’s comeback that fell short in Game 1 The Los Angeles Lakers have to feel good about avoiding a blowout at Denver in the opener of the Western Conference finals. The Nuggets also have some takeaways from the Lakers’ furious fourth-quarter rally after escaping with a 132-126 win. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Wednesday that the close call kept the Nuggets from getting too full of themselves. He said the players were laser focused in film study after watching the Lakers dominate the second half of Game 1. NCAA – ACC leadership touts progress to address financial gap with the Big Ten/SEC The Atlantic Coast Conference has wrapped up its spring meetings. Many discussions were held in private, including talks over how the league plans to close the financial gap with the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference. The ACC is a distant third in annual payouts to its members. Florida State athletic director Michael Alford in February criticized the position as many schools were looking at changing conferences. Alford has softened his stance and says he is optimistic about the future. Golf – PGA – PGA Championship promises a strong course for the strongest field Oak Hill is tough enough in any conditions. Throw in biting colder temperatures on the eve of the PGA Championship and it was a reminder that this major figures to be a strong test. The good news for the 156 players is the weather will get warmer. Oak Hill figures to stay tough. Jordan Spieth says it’s no different from a U.S. Open. The thick rough and penal bunkers are putting a premium on accuracy. The PGA Championship begins Thursday with 99 of the top 100 players in the world. Masters champion Jon Rahm is among the favorites. Golf – Loving Lefty; Support for Phil Mickelson remains strong at PGA Championship Phil Mickelson’s decision to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf hardly seems to have dampened his support at the PGA Championship. The six-time major champion was greeted by shouts of “Phil” in galleries that ran four-deep during his final practice round at Oak Hill. Mickelson is playing in his first PGA Championship since his stunning upset at Kiawah in 2021. He skipped last year’s visit to Southern Hills as part of the fallout of comments he made supporting LIV Golf. The 52-year-old arrives at Oak Hill in fine form after surging into a tie for second place at the Masters in April. FIFA – FIFA’s Infantino optimistic about Women’s World Cup TV deals in Europe FIFA President Gianni Infantino seems slightly more optimistic about completing what he would see as an acceptable deal for the broadcast rights to the upcoming Women’s World Cup in five key European countries. Infantino walked the green carpet at a gala event for the unveiling of the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles’ historic Griffith Observatory. The FIFA boss spoke briefly about the ongoing negotiations with broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and England for the rights to show the World Cup games taking place in two months in Australia and New Zealand. Tennis – Rafael Nadal to reveal French Open plans Thursday Rafael Nadal has not competed since January because of a hip injury. He is expected to announce Thursday whether that absence will include the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. Nadal’s manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, said Wednesday that Nadal would speak to the media at his tennis academy in Manacor, Spain, about his participation in Roland Garros. Nadal has never missed the French Open since winning the title there when he made his debut in 2005. Several sports outlets based in Spain said Wednesday that Nadal would not be competing at the the clay-court Grand Slam tournament in Paris, where main-draw play begins May 28. None of the reports cited a specific source. WNBA – Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces coach, denies bullying player over pregnancy Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon has denied that former Aces player Dearica Hamby was bullied on her team for being pregnant, saying any ill feelings between the two came from Hamby being traded. Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, said Wednesday in a video call with reporters that she did nothing to warrant discipline from the WNBA, which suspended her for two games without pay after a monthslong investigation into Hamby’s allegations. Hammon said she once asked Hamby about her pregnancy, but didn’t get into the specifics of what she said. Indy500 – Castroneves and Pagenaud hope to jumpstart season for Shank at Indy The start of the IndyCar season has been miserable for Meyer Shank Racing, which heads into the Indianapolis 500 ranked second to last in the standings among full-time organizations. But Indy is the place where the team hopes it can turn things around. Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud have won a combined five Indy 500s, including Castroneves’ record-tying fourth victory in 2021 while driving for Shank, MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lake County 4, Lansing 2 – Game 1 Lansing 3, Lake County 2 – Game 2 South Bend 10, Beloit 2 Great Lakes 4, West Michigan 2 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer SMAC Tournament Portage Central 3, Mattawan 2 – OT          Championship game Lakeshore 3, Gull Lake 2                         3rd place game St. Joseph 1, Battle Creek Lakeview 0        5th place game Kal. Loy Norrix 1, Portage Northern 0      7th place game Kalamazoo Central 9th place Battle Creek Central 10th place Wolverine Paw Paw 5, Niles 0 Otsego 4, Three Rivers 0 Edwardsburg 4, Sturgis 0 Plainwell 6, Vicksburg 0 BCS Our Lady of the Lake 10, Covert 0 SAC Delton-Kellogg 3, South Haven 1 Allegan 1, Saugatuck 0 Non-Conference Comstock 12, Buchanan 4 Marcellus 0, New Buffalo 0 – TIE Bridgman 6, Brandywine 2 Calhoun Christian 2, Battle Creek Central 1 Baseball Battle Creek Lakeview 4, Mattawan 1 – Game 1 Battle Creek Lakeview 6, Mattawan 5 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 15, Martin 0 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 12, Martin 1 – Game 2 Zion Christian 16, Saugatuck 0 – Game 1 Zion Christian 5, Saugatuck 2 – Game 2 Softball Mattawan 12, Battle Creek Lakeview 9 – Game 1 Mattawan 14, Battle Creek Lakeview 6 – Game 2 Saugatuck 7, Martin 6 – Game 1 Martin 15, Saugatuck 4 – Game 2 Mendon 10, Cassopolis 2 – Game 1 Mendon 11, Cassopolis 0 – Game 2 Today Baseball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Vicksburg at Otsego, 2:00 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Fennville at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m. Allegan at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Softball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Hamilton at South Haven, 4:15 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at River Valley, 4:00 p.m. Plainwell at Parchment, 4:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Three Rivers, 4:30 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Gobles at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Girls Soccer Three Rivers at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m. Bridgman at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Kalamazoo Home School, 6:00 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 6:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Saugatuck, 5:00 p.m. Track and Field MHSAA Regionals Division 3 at Bangor, 11:00 a.m. Bangor, Brandywine, Bloomingdale, Bridgman, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Coloma, Comstock, Delton-Kellogg, Hartford, Kalamazoo Christian, Lawton, Parchment, Schoolcraft, WatervlietSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB – Major League Baseball Yesterday Pittsburgh Pirates 8, Detroit Tigers 0 Chicago White Sox 7, Cleveland Guardians 2 Houston Astros 7, Chicago Cubs 6 Pirates 8, Tigers 0 – Hill baffles Tigers for six innings as Pirates collect 8-0 victory Rich Hill gave up one hit in six innings, Austin Hedges drove in three runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates rolled to an 8-0 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday. The 43-year-old Hill, the oldest active player in the majors, gave up an infield single to Matt Vierling and two walks while striking out seven. Pittsburgh won for just the third time in 15 games. Rodolfo Castro homered and knocked in two runs, while Bryan Reynolds contributed three hits and scored two runs. White Sox 7, Guardians 2 – Burger, Sheets go deep again as White Sox top Guardians 7-2 Jake Burger and Gavin Sheets both homered for the second straight game, leading the Chicago White Sox past the Cleveland Guardians 7-2. Chicago has posted consecutive victories against Cleveland and won for the third time in four games. Andrew Vaughn also went deep for the White Sox. Mike Clevinger tossed six-plus effective innings to beat Cleveland, his original team, for the first time. He allowed two runs and six hits with four walks and five strikeouts. Rookie Peyton Battenfield allowed all three of Chicago’s homers in his sixth career start and seventh appearance. Astros 7, Cubs 6 – Tucker’s 2-run single completes 4-run rally in 9th as Astros sweep skidding Cubs, 7-6 Kyle Tucker’s two-run single capped a four-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Houston Astros beat the skidding Chicago Cubs 7-6 to complete a three-game sweep. Chicago built a 6-1 lead in the fourth behind two early homers from Seiya Suzuki and one by Christopher Morel. But the Astros roared back late, scoring twice in the eighth before cutting the deficit to one on a two-run homer by Jake Meyers off Keegan Thompson in the ninth. Thompson walked pinch-hitter Mauricio Dubón and was replaced by Brandon Hughes, who was greeted by Jeremy Peña’s double. Hughes intentionally walked Alex Bregman to load the bases. One out later, Tucker lined a game-winning single to center field. Today Cleveland (Allen 1-1) at Chicago White Sox (Cease 2-2), 2:10 p.m. Tigers and Cubs are off NHL – NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Tonight Eastern Conference Finals Florida Panthers at Carolina Hurricanes, 8:00 p.m.                   (Game 1) NBA – National Basketball Association Playoffs – Conference Finals (Best of 7) Last Night Eastern Conference Finals Miami Heat 123, Boston Celtics 116                                       (MIA leads 1-0) Heat 123, Celtics 116 – Butler scores 35, Heat rally to beat Celtics 123-116 in East finals opener Jimmy Butler scored 35 points, including 20 after halftime, and the Miami Heat rallied in the second half to beat the Boston Celtics 123-116 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Miami trailed by nine at the half before outscoring Boston 66-50 over the final two quarters. It was Butler’s fifth game with 30 or more points this postseason. Bam Adebayo added 20 points and eight rebounds. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin and Gabe Vincent and Max Strus all added 15 points apiece. The Heat went 16 of 31 from the 3-point line. Game 2 is Friday in Boston. Jayson Tatum led the Celtics with 30 points. Jaylen Brown finished with 22 points and nine rebounds. Malcolm Brogdon had 19. Tonight Western Conference Finals Los Angeles Lakers at Denver Nuggets, 8:30 p.m.                      (DEN leads 1-0) NBA – Lakers and Nuggets both take lessons from LA’s comeback that fell short in Game 1 The Los Angeles Lakers have to feel good about avoiding a blowout at Denver in the opener of the Western Conference finals. The Nuggets also have some takeaways from the Lakers’ furious fourth-quarter rally after escaping with a 132-126 win. Nuggets coach Michael Malone said Wednesday that the close call kept the Nuggets from getting too full of themselves. He said the players were laser focused in film study after watching the Lakers dominate the second half of Game 1. NCAA – ACC leadership touts progress to address financial gap with the Big Ten/SEC The Atlantic Coast Conference has wrapped up its spring meetings. Many discussions were held in private, including talks over how the league plans to close the financial gap with the Big Ten and the Southeastern Conference. The ACC is a distant third in annual payouts to its members. Florida State athletic director Michael Alford in February criticized the position as many schools were looking at changing conferences. Alford has softened his stance and says he is optimistic about the future. Golf – PGA – PGA Championship promises a strong course for the strongest field Oak Hill is tough enough in any conditions. Throw in biting colder temperatures on the eve of the PGA Championship and it was a reminder that this major figures to be a strong test. The good news for the 156 players is the weather will get warmer. Oak Hill figures to stay tough. Jordan Spieth says it’s no different from a U.S. Open. The thick rough and penal bunkers are putting a premium on accuracy. The PGA Championship begins Thursday with 99 of the top 100 players in the world. Masters champion Jon Rahm is among the favorites. Golf – Loving Lefty; Support for Phil Mickelson remains strong at PGA Championship Phil Mickelson’s decision to defect from the PGA Tour to LIV Golf hardly seems to have dampened his support at the PGA Championship. The six-time major champion was greeted by shouts of “Phil” in galleries that ran four-deep during his final practice round at Oak Hill. Mickelson is playing in his first PGA Championship since his stunning upset at Kiawah in 2021. He skipped last year’s visit to Southern Hills as part of the fallout of comments he made supporting LIV Golf. The 52-year-old arrives at Oak Hill in fine form after surging into a tie for second place at the Masters in April. FIFA – FIFA’s Infantino optimistic about Women’s World Cup TV deals in Europe FIFA President Gianni Infantino seems slightly more optimistic about completing what he would see as an acceptable deal for the broadcast rights to the upcoming Women’s World Cup in five key European countries. Infantino walked the green carpet at a gala event for the unveiling of the logo and branding for the 2026 World Cup at Los Angeles’ historic Griffith Observatory. The FIFA boss spoke briefly about the ongoing negotiations with broadcasters in France, Germany, Italy, Spain and England for the rights to show the World Cup games taking place in two months in Australia and New Zealand. Tennis – Rafael Nadal to reveal French Open plans Thursday Rafael Nadal has not competed since January because of a hip injury. He is expected to announce Thursday whether that absence will include the French Open, a tournament he has won a record 14 times. Nadal’s manager, Benito Perez-Barbadillo, said Wednesday that Nadal would speak to the media at his tennis academy in Manacor, Spain, about his participation in Roland Garros. Nadal has never missed the French Open since winning the title there when he made his debut in 2005. Several sports outlets based in Spain said Wednesday that Nadal would not be competing at the the clay-court Grand Slam tournament in Paris, where main-draw play begins May 28. None of the reports cited a specific source. WNBA – Becky Hammon, Las Vegas Aces coach, denies bullying player over pregnancy Las Vegas coach Becky Hammon has denied that former Aces player Dearica Hamby was bullied on her team for being pregnant, saying any ill feelings between the two came from Hamby being traded. Hammon, one of the league’s marquee figures, said Wednesday in a video call with reporters that she did nothing to warrant discipline from the WNBA, which suspended her for two games without pay after a monthslong investigation into Hamby’s allegations. Hammon said she once asked Hamby about her pregnancy, but didn’t get into the specifics of what she said. Indy500 – Castroneves and Pagenaud hope to jumpstart season for Shank at Indy The start of the IndyCar season has been miserable for Meyer Shank Racing, which heads into the Indianapolis 500 ranked second to last in the standings among full-time organizations. But Indy is the place where the team hopes it can turn things around. Helio Castroneves and Simon Pagenaud have won a combined five Indy 500s, including Castroneves’ record-tying fourth victory in 2021 while driving for Shank, MWL – Midwest League Baseball Yesterday Lake County 4, Lansing 2 – Game 1 Lansing 3, Lake County 2 – Game 2 South Bend 10, Beloit 2 Great Lakes 4, West Michigan 2 Today West Michigan Whitecaps at Great Lakes Loons, 6:05 p.m. Lake County Captains at Lansing Lugnuts, 7:05 p.m. South Bend Cubs at Beloit Sky Carp, 7:35 p.m. MHSAA – High School Sports Yesterday Girls Soccer SMAC Tournament Portage Central 3, Mattawan 2 – OT          Championship game Lakeshore 3, Gull Lake 2                         3rd place game St. Joseph 1, Battle Creek Lakeview 0        5th place game Kal. Loy Norrix 1, Portage Northern 0      7th place game Kalamazoo Central 9th place Battle Creek Central 10th place Wolverine Paw Paw 5, Niles 0 Otsego 4, Three Rivers 0 Edwardsburg 4, Sturgis 0 Plainwell 6, Vicksburg 0 BCS Our Lady of the Lake 10, Covert 0 SAC Delton-Kellogg 3, South Haven 1 Allegan 1, Saugatuck 0 Non-Conference Comstock 12, Buchanan 4 Marcellus 0, New Buffalo 0 – TIE Bridgman 6, Brandywine 2 Calhoun Christian 2, Battle Creek Central 1 Baseball Battle Creek Lakeview 4, Mattawan 1 – Game 1 Battle Creek Lakeview 6, Mattawan 5 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 15, Martin 0 – Game 1 Galesburg-Augusta 12, Martin 1 – Game 2 Zion Christian 16, Saugatuck 0 – Game 1 Zion Christian 5, Saugatuck 2 – Game 2 Softball Mattawan 12, Battle Creek Lakeview 9 – Game 1 Mattawan 14, Battle Creek Lakeview 6 – Game 2 Saugatuck 7, Martin 6 – Game 1 Martin 15, Saugatuck 4 – Game 2 Mendon 10, Cassopolis 2 – Game 1 Mendon 11, Cassopolis 0 – Game 2 Today Baseball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Vicksburg at Otsego, 2:00 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Fennville at Kalamazoo Hackett, 4:30 p.m. Allegan at Lawton, 4:30 p.m. Softball St. Joseph at Lakeshore, 4:00 p.m. Portage Central at Portage Northern, 4:00 p.m. Loy Norrix at Gull Lake, 4:00 p.m. Kalamazoo Central at Battle Creek Central, 4:00 p.m. Niles at Berrien Springs, 4:00 p.m. Constantine at Buchanan, 4:15 p.m. Dowagiac at Coloma, 4:15 p.m. Hamilton at South Haven, 4:15 p.m. Kalamazoo Christian at River Valley, 4:00 p.m. Plainwell at Parchment, 4:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Three Rivers, 4:30 p.m. Comstock at Decatur, 4:30 p.m. Bloomingdale at Hartford, 4:30 p.m. Bangor at Lawrence, 4:00 p.m. Centreville at White Pigeon, 4:30 p.m. Gobles at Marcellus, 4:30 p.m. Delton-Kellogg at B.C. Pennfield, 4:00 p.m. Girls Soccer Three Rivers at Michigan Lutheran, 5:00 p.m. Bridgman at Kalamazoo Hackett, 5:00 p.m. Bangor at Kalamazoo Home School, 6:00 p.m. Holland Black River at Fennville, 6:00 p.m. Schoolcraft at Saugatuck, 5:00 p.m. Track and Field MHSAA Regionals Division 3 at Bangor, 11:00 a.m. Bangor, Brandywine, Bloomingdale, Bridgman, Buchanan, Cassopolis, Coloma, Comstock, Delton-Kellogg, Hartford, Kalamazoo Christian, Lawton, Parchment, Schoolcraft, WatervlietSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team building or team destruction? The most dangerous part of Peugeot's former factory 908 HDi FAP factory LMP1 program wasn't the driving; it was the pre-season team building events where bruises and broken bones were the norm, as Sebastien Bourdais and Simon Pagenaud share in Part 2 of our lookback on the great French endurance racing program that ran from 2007-2011. “It's OK, you're not going to die alone,” Bourdais said of one harrowing team exercise. The on-track action was also no picnic. To start, factory driver Franck Montagny, frequently mentioned as the center of Peugeot-related mayhem, hit a cat at 205mph while testing and the results weren't pleasant… They loved the original 908 model which ran through 2010: “It was just a perfect car,” Pagenaud said. The all-new car for 2011? “It was difficult,” he continued. “It was very pointy to drive. Man, the V8 diesel was a lot more vibration than the V12.” And how about another Montagny tale of ‘Days of Thunder' rental car racing on the highway to get to the airport after testing at Monza? Then there was the time Pagenaud threw up in the morning at Le Mans… And how much money did(n't) Peugeot pay Bourdais, its big national star? Take a listen to the conversation, and below, we have Part 1 with Bourdais, Anthony Davidson, and Pedro Lamy. [SPF]

Two airborne crashes, incidents galore and two drivers who had victories stolen from their grasp make up the talking points of this week's The Race IndyCar Podcast after a frantic St Petersburg opener.Regular hosts Jack Benyon of The Race and IndyCar podium finisher JR Hildebrand start with the race's key incident, as Scott McLaughlin clashed with Romain Grosjean while fighting for victory, which eventually went to Marcus Ericsson.Grosjean hasn't always been given the respect of his peers in wheel-to-wheel combat Stateside, but this incident was different and the hosting duo look at why.Andretti's strong start to the season with pole might feel like yet another false dawn after all four of its cars - plus its two affiliated entries at Meyer Shank, including last week's guest Simon Pagenaud - hit trouble and retired or finished laps down. But the hosting duo explain why this year feels different for a resurgent Andretti, which has waited 10 years for a title.There's also discussion on Ericsson's claims that he and his team aren't given the credit they deserve, where Arrow McLaren stands after Pato O'Ward was robbed of victory thanks to a plenum fire, and how one of IndyCar's newest and smallest teams, Juncos Hollinger Racing, excelled with an ace sophomore and shocking rookie onboard.With so much to discuss, the podcast will return next week with special interviews to cover off more of the stories from St Pete.Don't forget, if you have a question for our hosting team, you can email text and/or voice notes to be included on the podcast by sending them to podcasts@the-race.com Send us a question to podcasts@the-race.comFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two airborne crashes, incidents galore and two drivers who had victories stolen from their grasp make up the talking points of this week's The Race IndyCar Podcast after a frantic St Petersburg opener. Regular hosts Jack Benyon of The Race and IndyCar podium finisher JR Hildebrand start with the race's key incident, as Scott McLaughlin clashed with Romain Grosjean while fighting for victory, which eventually went to Marcus Ericsson. Grosjean hasn't always been given the respect of his peers in wheel-to-wheel combat Stateside, but this incident was different and the hosting duo look at why. Andretti's strong start to the season with pole might feel like yet another false dawn after all four of its cars - plus its two affiliated entries at Meyer Shank, including last week's guest Simon Pagenaud - hit trouble and retired or finished laps down.  But the hosting duo explain why this year feels different for a resurgent Andretti, which has waited 10 years for a title. There's also discussion on Ericsson's claims that he and his team aren't given the credit they deserve, where Arrow McLaren stands after Pato O'Ward was robbed of victory thanks to a plenum fire, and how one of IndyCar's newest and smallest teams, Juncos Hollinger Racing, excelled with an ace sophomore and shocking rookie onboard. With so much to discuss, the podcast will return next week with special interviews to cover off more of the stories from St Pete. Don't forget, if you have a question for our hosting team, you can email text and/or voice notes to be included on the podcast by sending them to podcasts@the-race.com  Send us a question to podcasts@the-race.com Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special episode previewing the season commencing in St Petersburg this weekend, The Race IndyCar Podcast is joined by an ace rookie in a race-winning seat and a series champion turned Indy 500 winner.Simon Pagenaud has a big year ahead with 2021 Indy 500 winners Meyer Shank who were brilliant on road courses last year but struggled with tyre wear.The engineering-minded Pagenaud gives a fascinating insight into the ground-up evaluation the team went through in the off-season, his leadership role and some of the trials and tribulations of refining a current IndyCar team into a regular contender without much testing in the off-season.Also joining the episode is Marcus Armstrong, the F2 ace who will drive the road and street courses for Chip Ganassi Racing this year. The last rookie at Ganassi racing at St Pete qualified in the top three, and Armstrong certainly has the ability to ruffle some feathers this season.As a Kiwi, he discusses watching Scott Dixon growing up to being his team-mate, his transition in moving to the States, and how his style matches up against Alex Palou and the other Ganassi drivers after a pre-season test where he excelled. Co-host JR Hildebrand also weighs in to discuss what he's expecting in terms of big storylines at St Pete, mainly can Honda fightback against the drivability upgrade Chevrolet brought and dominated with last year, alongside Team Penske. Send us a question to podcasts@the-race.comFollow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and FacebookCheck out our latest videos on YouTubeDownload our app on iOS or Android Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special episode previewing the season commencing in St Petersburg this weekend, The Race IndyCar Podcast is joined by an ace rookie in a race-winning seat and a series champion turned Indy 500 winner. Simon Pagenaud has a big year ahead with 2021 Indy 500 winners Meyer Shank who were brilliant on road courses last year but struggled with tyre wear. The engineering-minded Pagenaud gives a fascinating insight into the ground-up evaluation the team went through in the off-season, his leadership role and some of the trials and tribulations of refining a current IndyCar team into a regular contender without much testing in the off-season. Also joining the episode is Marcus Armstrong, the F2 ace who will drive the road and street courses for Chip Ganassi Racing this year. The last rookie at Ganassi racing at St Pete qualified in the top three, and Armstrong certainly has the ability to ruffle some feathers this season. As a Kiwi, he discusses watching Scott Dixon growing up to being his team-mate, his transition in moving to the States, and how his style matches up against Alex Palou and the other Ganassi drivers after a pre-season test where he excelled.  Co-host JR Hildebrand also weighs in to discuss what he's expecting in terms of big storylines at St Pete, mainly can Honda fightback against the drivability upgrade Chevrolet brought and dominated with last year, alongside Team Penske.  Send us a question to podcasts@the-race.com Follow The Race on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook Check out our latest videos on YouTube Download our app on iOS or Android Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Hindhaugh meets this year’s Team USA winners ahead of their final race, the Walter Hayes Trophy. Nick Daman has strong views on the Red Bull cheating scandal, Simon Pagenaud talks about a new challenge for 2023 and Stuart Mitchell looks at the new Ferrari LMH car. Plus Ross Chastain, and the team by team review of the Mexican Grand Prix.

After a drama-filled weekend in Road America, Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are back for another episode of Speed Street. They break down the IndyCar action in Wisconsin and look ahead to the off weekend. Conor dissects his weekend of racing and discusses making contact with Simon Pagenaud late in Sunday's race. Then, hear about the overall level of aggression the race featured and why drivers don't always need to make up after incidents. The guys share their expectations for the first Superstar Racing Experience event of 2022 this weekend, thoughts on Daniel Suarez's first Cup Series win in Sonoma, and Joey's -$6,000 credit card balance dream. Plus, hear about this week's Rick Treadway Random Indy 500 driver being a leap year baby.Follow @SpeedStreetpod and @Dirtymomedia on Instagram and Twitter. 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

Coming out of the Miami Grand Prix, attendees Willy T. Ribbs and Simon Pagenaud, along with AJ Foyt Racing driver JR Hildebrand, joined us for an episode of the #RacingFamily Show held on Twitter Spaces. Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast [RCF]

Matt welcomes Simon Pagenaud back to the show in anticipation of the Grand Prix of Long Beach this weekend! Visit Geico.com Visit Meguiars.com