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It was another short oval master class from Josef Newgarden this past weekend in St. Louis. But not before attrition, rain and failed strategies. Conor Daly is back on Speed Street this week to discuss the action from Gateway. He joins producer Bobby to breakdown the wild start, Ganassi racing taking a gamble on the rain and the ferocious battle between Josef, Marcus Ericsson and Christian Rasmussen. Race winner Josef Newgarden joins the show to recap his day and how he was able to race to the front at the end to secure his second victory of the season. He explains that Marcus Ericsson led the way for most of the race, but his Team Penske 2-crew helped get him track position in the last stint. The guys also talk about Josef's battle with Christian Rasmussen, his crash during the Indianapolis 500 and racing injured. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

(00:00-25:22) – Query & Company opens a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison welcoming Nathan from Chicago’s Pizza onto the program because he brought in lunch for the guys. They discuss the NBA Finals with game four set for tonight between the Knicks and Spurs. Which team has more pressure with a loss tonight? Plus, Nathan is needed to side with Jake or Eddie on two debates. (25:22-41:04) – ISC Sports Network’s Greg Rakestraw joins Jake Query on today’s show to give him the lowdown on the format and favorite for the FIFA World Cup that starts tomorrow. Jake asks Greg about the duration of the FIFA World Cup, who would be considered the number one seeds if it was formatted like the NCAA Tournament, and identifies Haiti as an underdog team that people should root for. (41:04-48:07) – Jake and Eddie conclude the first hour of the program discussing how much praise Chris Ballard and Shane Steichen will be giving Anthony Richardson Sr. next month when training camp starts in order to try and generate some trade interest. (48:07-1:11:26) – With the FIFA World Cup set to start tomorrow, Jake asks Eddie for his level of interest in it and reacts. Plus, Jake gives his opinion on soccer, how he determines who he roots for the next three weeks, and gives a horrible joke involve Cristano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. (1:11:26-1:21:32) – After Jake giving his thoughts on the sport of soccer and the value of the FIFA World Cup towards generating new fans, he brings Eddie into the fold for them to discuss the two teams that they will be rooting for, after the United States. (1:21:32-1:30:32) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake highlighting what LeBron James had to say about who the greatest basketball player of all-time is. (1:30:32-1:56:47) – Jake Arthur from Locked On Colts joins Jake Query on today’s show to discuss how surprised he has been with Daniel Jones recovery from his torn achilles and some non-quarterback storylines. Jake believes that the Colts have been chasing the production that Zack Moss provided a couple of years ago, evaluates how many possible extensions Chris Ballard could hand out before week one, and the opportunity that Jalen Travis has this season. (1:56:47-2:04:59) – Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin joins Jake Query from New York on his birthday to grade Eddie’s attempt at sounding like he’s from New Zealand and explain how he became such an avid Knicks fan. He illustrates what the vibe is like around New York ahead of tonight’s birthday. (2:04:59-2:17:24) – Indiana Fever Head Coach Stephanie White makes her weekly appearance on Query & Company to discuss the win for her team over the Washington Mystics on Monday and Caitlin Clark’s game winning shot. Jake lets Stephanie address all of the social media craze the last two weeks surrounding her & Caitlin Clark. Finally, she weighs in on whether tonight’s game means more for New York or San Antonio.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are back this week after a week off. We catch everyone up on what we missed a few weeks back from NASCAR at Nashville, IndyCar from Detroit, and more!This week we go over all the action from our home race at Michigan International Speedway. IndyCar was up late finishing their race from St. Louis Sunday night. F1 was in Monaco and Antonelli is still making history! We make some picks for Pocono and look ahead to F1 racing in Barcelona. Thanks for tuning in!  

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 21 – IndyCar's Wild Weekend In The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix With Race Winner Alex Palou, Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, Team Penske's David Malukas and Scott McLaughlin, Penske Corporation President Bud Denker And More. June 2, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental was at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the streets of downtown Detroit on May 31. Martin speeds into the race after the Indianapolis 500 with Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with exclusive interviews from Detroit winner Alex Palou, Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, second-place Indy 500 finisher David Malukas, third-place Indy 500 finisher Scott McLaughlin, Kyle Kirkwood, Scott Dixon and Penske Corporation President Bud Denker. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Recorded: May 27th 2026 | Welcome to the first episode of Racin' With The Boys. For the first episode, we thought we'd give you guys two of the top drivers in NASCAR, Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace. The guys start off the show about asking Bubba what it is like driving for one of the GOAT's in all of sports, Michael Jordan. Bubba and Blaney get into what is like driving for two of the premier teams in the sport in 23XI and Team Penske. Bubba gets into how cool it is to be driving the 23 car for Michael Jordan and how it can be difficult at times racing against the other owner of the team, Denny Hamlin. Bubba and Ryan are really good friends and talk what it was like coming up through the ranks of NASCAR together and racing each other when they were kids. The guys get into what race preparation looks like each week and how much actually goes into getting ready for every week. Ryan gives his thought on how the new NASCAR playoff, "The Chase", is better than the previous playoff format as it rewards consistency rather luck. Will and Taylor then have some fun with the guys asking what they get their crew members each year for Christmas, let's just say, the boys need to get better at gift giving. Bubba has a wild take by saying "Talladega Nights" is a terrible movie and thinks it paints all the drivers as dumb rednecks. The boys then end the pod talking about how tough it was losing Kyle Busch suddenly. Each of them pay their respects and say how much he meant to them and how it still doesn't feel real. All in all, this is a fun listen and shows off how much of dudes both Ryand and Bubba are. Enjoy fellas. 0:00 Intro1:02 Going From Driving NASCAR To Civilian3:27 Racing For Michael Jordan7:23 In Race Communication12:31 Driving For Team Penske13:29 Rookie Driver Hazing? 17:47 Coming Up The Ranks Together22:18 Getting Comfortable With The Risk23:43 Bubba HATES Talladega Nights26:27 A Track You Dislike?27:06 Knowing Your Strengths And Weaknesses 28:46 What Goes Into Race Preparation?33:26 Gifts For The Crew?39:24 Did Winning A Championship Add More Pressure?41:54 Are There Rivalries Within Teams?43:16 How Points Work In NASCAR45:13 The Chase Playoff Format48:20 Post Race Interview Fun52:16 Favorite Sandwiches 56:17 Rapid Fire Questions59:36 How Do Guys Get Found?1:10:58 How NASCAR Drivers Train/Recover?1:12:55 Favorite And Least Favorite Thing About Playing/Racing?1:30:37 How Do Drivers Get Replaced?1:33:46 Remembering Kyle BuschSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 19 – Special 110th Indianapolis 500 Edition with Indy 500 Race Winner Felix Rosenqvist, Second Place finisher David Malukas and much, much more from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 26, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental were at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24. It was perhaps the most thrilling Indianapolis 500 ever as it produced the closest finish in history when Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing took the outside line to the win by edging Team Penske's David Malukas by just 0.0233-of-a-second. It broke the previous record of 0.0450-of-a-second margin of victory that Al Unser, Jr. had over Scott Goodyear in 1992. There was also an Indianapolis 500 record 70 lead changes that thrilled the sold-out crowd of 350,000 fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from start to finish. Fourteen different drivers led laps in the 500 led by pole winner Alex Palou with 59, Scott Dixon with 32, Malukas with 30 and Rosenqvist with 25. This special Indianapolis 500 edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck rental includes exclusive interviews with Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, second-place finisher David Malukas, Team Penske President Jonathan Diuguid and Henry Malukas, the father of David Malukas. Also, IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles, Alex Palou, team owner Dale Coyne, Meyer-Shank Racing partner and four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, and Meyer-Shank Racing Chief Operating Officer Adam Rovazzini and Borg-Warner Trophy sculptor Williams Behrends Also, winning team owners Michael Shank and Jim Meyer, who guided the team to its second Indianapolis 500 victory. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Denny Hamlin went to Dover and left with a cool million bucks! We go over the Allstar race from Dover and talk about what we would change and how we would run the Allstar race. The greatest weekend in all of motorsports is here! We preview the Coke 600 and make some picks for this weekend's Crown Jewel race. Sunday kicks off with the greatest spectacle in motorsports with the 110th running of Indianapolis 500. F1 is back in Canada this weekend. We wonder if we will see a new winner or if Kimi can win his 4th race in a row. We lay out the TV schedule for Sunday so you don't miss a lap of the action.Thanks for tuning in!

Each May,  33 IndyCars scream around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 245 mph while  400,000 fans pack the stands. But there's more to the city than the famous race that bears its name. Indianapolis rewards the curious, whether you're chasing checkered flags or chasing a bit of history.In this episode, host Angie Orth sits down with two guests who know Indianapolis from completely different vantage points. Scott McLaughlin, the New Zealand-born IndyCar superstar and driver of the No. 3 AAA Travel Chevrolet for Team Penske, joins Angie trackside at the legendary Speedway. Then, Sampson Levingston, founder of Through 2 Eyes and the force behind Indy's celebrated Walk and Talk Tours, takes her through the  neighborhoods, monuments, and overlooked histories that make this city unforgettable.You'll hear what it feels like to stand on the grid as 400,000 fans go silent for Taps, discover a golf course where you can swing a seven iron while IndyCars fly past at race speed, and learn why Indianapolis is one of the most walkable, perfectly planned capitals in the country. From the legacy of America's first self-made woman millionaire, to the hidden stories of Indiana Avenue, this episode will change what you look for the next time you visit Indy.What You'll Learn:3:14 Why race day at IMS moves even the most seasoned drivers to tears11:42 The only golf course in the world where IndyCars are part of the back nine22:18 The surprising history of Monument Circle and what Lady Victory is really watching over29:49 How Madam C.J. Walker built an empire and left an enduring legacy41:18 A local's guide to the perfect Indianapolis itineraryConnect with Scott McLaughlin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smclaughlin93/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/smclaughlin93YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Smclaughlin93Website: https://www.scott-mclaughlin.com/Connect with Sampson Levingston:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sampson_2/Tour Website: https://www.through2eyes.com/Tour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkandtalkindy/:What are YOU most excited to discover in Indianapolis? Tell us in the comments! Connect with AAA:Book travel: https://aaa-text.co/travelingwithaaa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprisesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAAAutoClubEnterprises

IndyCar driver David Malukas shares what it means for him to be racing on Team Penske, and looks forward to some Portillos after the race.WTTS In Conversation is sponsored by Mad Hatter Shows in Greenwood

It's a rainy morning from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I sat own with 4 time Indy 500 winner and 6 time pole winner Rick Mears to discuss what the next 9 days at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway look like. Also, hear from Team Penske driver David Malukas on weighing the risk vs. reward ratio.

Back in the silo after a dominating performance by SVG! We talk all about the Truck Series, O'reilly's Series, and of course, the incredible clinic on how to win Watkins Glen by none other than Shane Van Gisbergen. We look ahead to the Allstar Race from Dover and make a couple of picks for our weekly head-to-head battle. IndyCar has kicked off the month of May with an exciting Indy Grand Prix on the road course. We talk about the upcoming week of practices and 500 qualifying this coming weekend.NHRA heads to Joliet Illinois for the Route 66 Nationals this weekend. Thanks for tuning in! 

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 18 – Special Indianapolis 500 Edition with Christian Lundgaard, 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, seven-time Indianapolis 500 winning team owner Chip Ganassi and much more from the Indy 500 May 12, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental are at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the “Month of May” leading into the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24. The action has begun at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Martin speeds into the month with a packed edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck rental that includes exclusive interviews with Sonsio Grand Prix winner Christian Lundgaard, 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay, seven-time Indianapolis 500 winning team owner Chip Ganassi. Also, interviews with four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves, two-time winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske along with his teammates Scott McLaughlin and David Malukas, Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing, Rinus VeeKay of Juncos Hollinger Racing, Louie Foster of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and much, much mor from Opening Day at the 110th Indianapolis 500. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the first day of practice for the 110th Indy 500 with Alex Palou topping the charts at 225.937 mph late in the session after coming back from mechanical gremlins. They also talk about who looks good in race trim and in qualifying trim. They later talk about Conor Daly’s impressive day and if he’s a legitimate contender. In the second segment, they continue to recap day one of practice for the 110th Indy 500 and talk about how good Team Penske looked. They also talk about Kyle Kirkwood’s chances for the race. To wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the upcoming weather for qualifying and the rest of practice. They also talk about who looked the best of the one-off entries. They also talk about could differentiate between today’s practice from tomorrows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything is bigger in Texas and NASCAR lived up to that with all kinds of action on the track! We talk all about the wrecks and winners from NASCAR's weekend at Texas Motor Speedway. We look ahead and make our picks for Watkins Glen.F1 was finally back in action, and the Miami Grand Prix did not disappoint! We talk about the wild lap one, Max spinning, and Antonelli getting his third win of the season, and LeClerc's last lap implosion. NHRA was at South Georgia Motorsports Park. We give you the winners in the pro categories and look ahead to the Route 66 NationalsIndyCar is back at the Indy road course this coming weekend, be sure to check that out!Thanks for tuning in!

Ryan Preece was penalized 25 points and $50k for wrecking Ty Gibbs. Ryan Blaney announces a new long-term deal with Team Penske. Andrew Kurland reports. 

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 17 – Exclusive interview with attorney to the stars Jim Voyles and his remarkable Indianapolis 500 story May 5, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental has a fascinating deep-dive interview with famed Indianapolis criminal defense attorney James H. Voyles and his deep connections to the Indianapolis 500 and the sport of IndyCar racing. Also, Pit Pass Indy was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the annual Indianapolis 500 Open Test and Martin has interviews with 2025 Indy 500 winner and four-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, two-time and back-to-back Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, 2022 Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson, now with Andretti Global, and 2018 Indianapolis 500 winner Will Power, also with Andretti Global. Also, interviews with drivers Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing and Romain Grosjean of Dale Coyne Racing and their thoughts on this year's 110th Indianapolis 500. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

We are back and better than ever! Carson Hocevar gets his first win at Talladega and NASCAR is loving it! We talk about all the action from this past weekend at Talladega. NHRA was in Charlotte over the weekend racing 4 wide. We talk about the winners and look ahead to the Southern Nats at South Georgia Motorsports Park this weekend.F1 is back! All new regulations go into effect at Miami as F1 ends its month-long break. Thanks for tuning in! 

Todd Gordon and Steve Post are joined by Team Penske crew chief Brian Wilson to preview the upcoming weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 16 – Exclusive interview with Roger Penske, plus Team Penske's first winner in 1966, George Wintersteen. Also, preview of Indy 500 Open Test April 28, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental has another big episode featuring an exclusive interview with Indianapolis Motor Speedway and IndyCar owner Roger Penske, the most successful team owner in auto racing history. Also, an exclusive interview with George Wintersteen, the first winning driver in the 60-year-history of Penske Racing. Wintersteen was in the winning GT entry in the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona Sports Car race. Martin's guests also include some of IndyCar's biggest names as they prepare for the Indy 500 Open Test on April 28 and April 29 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Those drivers include defending winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Andretti Global drivers including 2018 Indy 500 winner Will Power, 2022 Indy 500 winner Marcus Ericsson and Kyle Kirkwood, Alexander Rossi, the winner of the 100th Indianapolis 500 in 2016, Team Penske driver David Malukas, Meyer Shank Racing's Marcus Armstrong and IndyCar star Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

April 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with David Malukas, Team Penske driver. David talks about the Detroit Grand Prix, race strategy, and mental toughness. He also shares his path into racing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A little bit of a slower week in the major motorsports world. We go over the couple of NASCAR races from Kansas and talk about Alex Palou's win in the IndyCar race in Long Beach. We make our picks for Talladega and look ahead to the NHRA at ZMax in Charlotte and wait a couple more weeks for F1 to return to Miami. Thanks for tuning in!

Adam and Steve recap Ryan Blaney's tough race at Kansas Speedway. Plus, they talk Team Penske's intermediate package and the future of NASCAR Cup Series superspeedway racing ahead of the Talladega Superspeedway weekend. Find Team Blaney on X @teamblaney. On Facebook at Facebook.com/teamblaney. On Instagram and TikTok at Team.Blaney and finally on Discord at https://discord.com/invite/R6W2dpPuTw. You can also follow hosts Adam and Steve on Twitter @adamrogers and @mezz_12. Don't forget to support the Ryan Blaney Family Foundation. Find them on X @rbfamfoundation and online at ryanblaneyfamilyfoundation.org. And thank you to Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) for the awesome theme music! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hours 1 and 2 of Sports on a Sunday Morning cover a hot start for the St. Louis Cardinals, including a win streak, standout performances, and a full game recap. The show also includes updates on St. Louis City SC and the St. Louis Battlehawks, along with college basketball headlines and local events. Doug Armstrong wraps Hour 1 with insight on the St. Louis Blues season, young core, and future direction. Hour 2 features Jim Brennan on Glennon Live and St. Louis philanthropy, David Malukas on his rise with Team Penske, and Chaim Bloom breaking down bullpen performance, player development, and roster outlook. Bernie Miklasz wraps the hour with analysis of the Cardinals' aggressive style and long-term trajectory.

Hour 2 features Jim Brennan on Glennon Live raising nearly $3 million for SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, along with St. Louis philanthropy and housing initiatives. David Malukas joins to talk about his journey to Team Penske and racing at World Wide Technology Raceway. Chaim Bloom breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals recent success, bullpen performance, and future outlook, while Bernie Miklasz wraps the hour with analysis on the team's aggressive style, offensive surge, and long-term trajectory.

David Malukas shares his journey from karting to Team Penske, detailing his Midwest roots, racing background, and the moment he committed to pursuing IndyCar professionally. He talks about the pride and pressure of driving the No. 12 car, inspired by Will Power. Malukas also breaks down racing at World Wide Technology Raceway, calling it “beautiful chaos,” and explains strategy changes for a primetime race. He highlights IndyCar's fan access and global growth while emphasizing his strong connection to St. Louis, calling it a second home.

Back in action this week with all the happenings from Bristol. We talk about the Craftsman Truck Series, O'reilly Auto Parts Series, and of course the Cup Series. IndyCar heads to Long Beach.NHRA from Pomona saw Tony Stewart Racing win all the Top Fuel Categories. Thanks for tuning in!

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 14 – Christian Rasmussen Goes To Washington, plus NASCAR Great Kevin Harvick April 14, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental has another big episode has the NTT INDYCAR SERIES prepares to head to the West Coast for the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Martin's guests include an exclusive, deep-dive interview with NASCAR great Kevin Harvick, now with FOX Sports. Also, Christian Rasmussen, who spent Friday April 10 in Washington, D.C. to check out the streets that will make up the layout for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix August 22 to 23. Also, several drivers remember the late Jim Michaelian, longtime President and CEO of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach who passed away on March 16, and George Barber of Barber Motorsports Park, who died on February 15. Those drivers include Alex Palou, Felix Rosenqvist, and Kyle Kirkwood. Also, Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin and Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel look ahead to Long Beach. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview the upcoming race weekend from Long Beach. They also talk about the new fast six qualifying round that debuted in Arlington and will remain for the rest of the street course races. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about Colton Herta not being able to compete in the 110th Indianapolis races with Formula 2 adding races in Miami and Montreal due to cancelled races in the Middle East, that conflict with the 500. They also talk about Andretti pulling their fourth car for the 500, Abel Motorsports filing an entry for Jacob Abel, and Prema Racing not entering but looking to rejoin around Mid-Ohio. They later talk about who could be the 33rd and final entry for the 500. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about both Alexander Rossi and Christian Rasmussen sponsored by Liquid Science and Mick Schumacher sponsored by Liquid Death for Long Beach this weekend. Kevin also talks about if he was surprised David Malukas being the most consistent Team Penske driver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in action this week reviewing everything from Martinsville from this weekend. We also talk about the IndyCar race from Barber Motorsports Park and the action from the F1 race in Japan. We look ahead to a bit of a break in the action coming this weekend and make some picks for the Bristol cup race in a couple weeks. Thanks for tuning in! 

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 12 – Alex Palou wins at Barber Motorsports Park Second Year In a Row. Also, Catching up with Pato O'Ward March 31, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental have another big show after the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, on March 29. Martin's guests include race winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Christian Rasmussen of ECR, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske and a feature interview with the most popular driver in IndyCar, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 12 – Alex Palou wins at Barber Motorsports Park Second Year In a Row. Also, Catching up with Pato O'Ward March 31, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental have another big show after the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, on March 29. Martin's guests include race winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Christian Rasmussen of ECR, Kyle Kirkwood of Andretti Global, Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske and a feature interview with the most popular driver in IndyCar, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… KIMI WINS AGAIN WITH A LITTLE SAFETY CAR KARMA! GEORGE GETS HIS CAGE RATTLED BY ANTONELLI MCLAREN QUICKLY CATCHING UP WITH MERCEDES. RED BULL CLEARLY A MID PACK TEAM. DID THE NEW RULES CONTRIBUTE TO OLIE'S BIG CRASH? AND…FERNANDO HELD BACK GP2 ENGINE aaahhh! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: CHRISTIAN KLEIN. 2026 Japanese Grand Prix - Sunday Kimi Antonelli It feels great to get my second win! I made a bad start from pole and was kicking myself that we lost so many positions. When we were in free air on the Medium tyre though, I was able to improve my pace quite a lot. We were fortunate with the timing of the Safety Car and that put us in the lead; it made my life a lot easier! Who knows what would have happened without that, but I felt like we had the speed today to challenge for the win without it. This is the best way to head into this mini break in the season. I am going to enjoy the moment but use the time well to work on where I can improve. As a team, and despite winning the first three races, we know we need to keep raising our game too. We had a real battle today and we know that it's not going to be easy to keep up this run of form. We're looking forward to using the time ahead of Miami well and hopefully putting ourselves in a strong position once the season resumes. George Russell We've had a lot of bad luck this weekend and that is unfortunate as we were definitely in the fight for the win today. After a difficult start, we'd managed to get ourselves back to P2 but stopped just one lap before the safety car was deployed. That changed the complexion of the race and unfortunately, after taking the restart in P3, we lost two more positions as a result firstly of hitting the harvesting limit and then an unexpected superclip. It was pretty frustrating but that's the way racing goes sometimes. It's clear from this weekend that our competitors are beginning to optimise their cars much more now. We have enjoyed a great start to the season, but our rivals are hot on our heels as we saw today. The upcoming gap in the calendar will also give everyone a chance to develop further so we know that, once we're back on track in Miami, we are in for a proper fight. Toto Wolff, CEO & Team Principal We had an exciting race today with plenty of overtaking which hasn't always been the case here at Suzuka. It's a new way of racing where you have to think strategically in order to both pass and then make sure it sticks. It's a great challenge for both the drivers and the teams and it makes the race very unpredictable. Sometimes you need the luck to go your way in racing and that was the case with Kimi today. He lost positions at the start but was able to get them back with a fortunately timed safety car. Whilst that was helpful to him, his pace in the second half of the race showed what he was capable of. George was on the flip side of that equation and lost out having pitted just one lap before the safety car came out. He then lost more positions, firstly on the restart as he hit the harvesting limit and was low on deployment and then secondly with an unexpected superclip. He fought hard to get back to P4, but he's certainly had more than his share of bad luck this weekend. Andrew Shovlin, Trackside Engineering Director Well done to Kimi on his second win. He had really strong pace and, whilst he benefited from the safety car to put him into the lead, he was able to comfortably control the race once he was in that position. Kimi's fortune was George's misfortune. Had we stopped George a lap later, he would have retained the lead for the restart. As it happened, he dropped to P3 and lost a further place to Lewis when he hit the harvesting limit too early in the lap and had insufficient battery for the restart. He then had another frustrating issue where a bug in the software code, triggered by a button press and a gear shift at the same time, caused the power unit to go into superclip and charge the battery which allowed Charles to pass. He battled back to P4 but it was a frustrating afternoon for George. Clearly there is a lot that we need to work on and understand in the next few weeks. We've made a great start to the season, but our competitors are closing in. Happily, we have several areas of improvement and we will make the maximum use of the gap in the calendar to develop in the places where we are not strong enough. Palou Dominates To Win in Another Barber Beatdown BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sunday, March 29, 2026) – Alex Palou appears to be running wild again after another dominant victory at Barber Motorsports Park. Four-time and defending NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Palou earned his second victory in four races this season in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, starting from the pole and winning the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst by 13.2775 seconds over the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet of Christian Lundgaard. Palou led 79 of the 90 laps on the 17-turn, 2.3-mile road course. SEE: Race Results “Incredible day,” Palou said. “I told you qualifying was one of the best car balances I've ever driven. Today in the race, it was pretty good in the beginning, really good at the end, but we suffered a little bit on the used blacks (Firestone Firehawk primary tires) that we had to use. “Another win here. Love this place, love the fans. What a great day.” Graham Rahal placed third in the No. 15 First Third Bank Honda fielded by Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, his first podium finish since August 2023 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. “I felt like this was coming,” Rahal said. “We're pretty pleased with this. Feels good.” David Malukas continued his consistent start to his Team Penske tenure by finishing fourth in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet. Malukas has placed sixth or better in three of his four starts with the fabled team this season. Series leader Kyle Kirkwood rounded out the top five finishers – all from different teams – in the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda of Andretti Global. There's something about this rolling, picturesque circuit and recent dominance by Palou, who earned his third career Barber win. He won last year in 16.005 seconds. The first of his 21 career victories also came here in 2021, but by a scant .4016 of a second. One more ominous fact about Palou's victory for the other 24 drivers in the field: He has gone on to win the Astor Challenge Cup as series champion in the same season as both of his prior Barber victories. Palou stayed in second in the 2026 series standings with this victory but trimmed the gap to leader Kirkwood from 26 to two points as he tries to win a fourth consecutive title. While the margin of victory was the biggest in an NTT INDYCAR SERIES race since Palou's crushing victory last April at Barber, the final gap might be a bit misleading. Palou led by 7.2 seconds on Lap 52 while running on a used pair of Firestone Firehawk primary tires, but Lundgaard started to chip away at that gap, gaining nearly a half-second on some laps on the quicker but less durable alternate tire. The gap was trimmed to three seconds when Palou made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 65, taking another set of used primary tires for the run to the finish. Lundgaard inherited the lead during Palou's last stop and stayed on track for another four laps, trying to gain more time on Palou and perhaps land within striking distance of Palou after Lundgaard's last stop. Lundgaard entered the pits at the end of Lap 69 for his final service. But calamity struck, as the right-rear wheel change was slow. That produced a 17.8-second stop, about nine seconds slower than normal. Lundgaard returned to the track in third, behind Rahal. Game over. Palou was home free. “I think so,” Lundgaard said when asked if he could have caught Palou. “We know the pace that we had and just how we were catching him. It's unfortunate. The guys have done an amazing job, and I don't think that's (mistake) ever really happened. One in almost 100 starts, I think it's OK.” Palou led Rahal by 10.8 seconds after that pit drama and cruised to the finish in the caution-free race. But Lundgaard and Rahal engaged in a spirited joust for second over the closing laps, with Lundgaard finally diving under Rahal in Turn 5 for second with three laps to go. That was the last of 11 on-track passes during the race for Lundgaard, including seven for position in the top 10 – both race highs. “At the end of the day, I wanted to go out there and repass Graham,” Lundgaard said. “Just to make up for that (pit mistake) and put a statement to, ‘We got it.'” Rahal then held off a charging Malukas to keep the precious podium spot for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. The next NTT INDYCAR SERIES race is the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday, April 19.    

We are back! After a quick trip to the historic Darlington Raceway we are here to talk all about Reddick's fourth win of the season! We make our picks for Martinsville and talk about what we might see this Sunday at the Paperclip. We go over all we missed from IndyCar, NHRA, and F1 from the last couple weeks. Thanks for tuning in! 

PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 11 – Catching Up On The First 3 Races Of IndyCar's 2026 Season March 24, 2026 Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental has another big show coming out of the first IndyCar off weekend of the season as the series returns to action in the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix, March 27-29, 2026. Martin's guests include Josef Newgarden, David Malukas and Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske, Will Power and Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Pato O'Ward of Arrow McLaren, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing. Also, Mick Schumacher of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Formula 2 driver and former Andretti Global IndyCar driver Colton Herta, Rinus VeeKay of Juncos Hollinger Racing and Andretti Global President and Chief Operating Officer Jill Gregory For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Kenny caught up with INDYCAR pilot Scott McLaughlin from the Team Penske 60th Anniversary luncheon at Phoenix Raceway to shoot the breeze about a wide range of things. Learn the difference between a NASCAR Cup Series stock car and the last two generations of Australia's Supercars, as well as how he was able to best SVG. The driver of the “Thirsty Three” talks moving on from his disastrous attempt in the 2025 Indianapolis 500 and his punchy friendship with Bubba Wallace that keeps him grounded.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM…     CONGRATULATIONS TO KIMI FOR POLE AND THE WIN! MERCEDES CLEARLY AHEAD OF THE PACK! WITH FERRARI RIGHT BEHIND FERNANDO SEES THE END OF RACING WITH DRIVING SLOW IN THE CORNERS TO HARVEST KILOWATTS… LAWRENCE STROLL CLOSE TO THE BRAKING POINT COULD SELL ASTON MARTIN TO BYD! UNLIKE MAX…LCH LOVES THE NEW CARS! AND….   THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER WE HAVE: ARVID LINBLAD AND UGO UGOCHUKWU….ENJOY! Kimi Antonelli became the second youngest F1 winner of all time, beating Mercedes team-mate George Russell into second place in Shanghai, while Lewis Hamilton claimed his first ever podium for Ferrari. But it was another chaotic, controversial grand prix under these new 2026 regulations. Neither McLaren made it to the grid, world champion Lando Norris and team-mate Oscar Piastri both suffering from unspecified technical gremlins. After his crash on the formation lap in Melbourne last weekend, Piastri becomes the first driver since team founder Bruce McLaren back in 1969 to fail to start successive races. But they were hardly alone. Williams' Alex Albon and Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto also failed to start, while Red Bull's four-time world champion Max Verstappen was one of three more drivers who failed to finish.   Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso had to retire due to excessive vibrations from his power unit – the same vibrations he was worried might lead to “permanent nerve damage” in Australia. The controversial new 50–50 hybrid power units for this season, combined with active aerodynamics, have completely split fans and drivers. Some are enjoying the lack of reliability and hugely increased overtaking, with drivers able to deploy “boost” and “overtake” modes. Others, notably four-time champion Max Verstappen, decry the action as “artificial”, comparing this new era to computer games such as Mario Kart. You certainly cannot accuse these new rules of failing to produce action. China, the second race of the season, was meant to herald a return to something more “normal” after an extraordinary120 overtakes at the season opener in Australia last weekend. But it was just the same. A wild start, in which the fast-starting Ferraris surged to the front from the second row. A wacky first stint, in which the Ferraris and Mercedes battled for supremacy. And then – after a safety car came out on lap 10 when Aston Martin's Lance Stroll retired – Mercedes gradually pulling clear. Antonelli, 19, eventually won by 5.5sec ahead of Russell to become the first Italian winner of a Formula One race for 20 years, since Giancarlo Fisichella at Sepang in 2006, and the second youngest grand prix winner of all time behind Verstappen, while Hamilton was another 19.7sec back, having emerged victorious from a furious tussle with team-mate Charles Leclerc in which they repeatedly swapped positions and went wheel to wheel. Leclerc said it was “fun” while Hamilton called it “one of most enjoyable races” he has ever had. Fans will be split on that sentiment. Briton Oliver Bearman was an impressive fifth for Haas, just shy of his best ever finish, fourth place in Mexico last year. Kimi Antonelli... What an incredible day! This win is a fulfilment of one of the dreams I've had ever since I first drove a go-kart. I want to say thank you to my amazing family and the incredible team at both Lauda Drive and Morgan Drive. I couldn't have done this without any of them, and it means so much to take my first victory in F1. It was a very special moment for all of us. The race itself wasn't easy. I lost a position at the start and had to fight back to get ahead. We then had to manage the Safety Car restart which wasn't easy on the Hard compound. It was difficult to get the tyres working but fortunately we were able to before we were under threat from those behind. This has been a great way to close the first double-header of the season but there is lots of work ahead. We aren't taking anything for granted and will make sure we work hard ahead of Japan and arrive in Suzuka in the strongest position we can. George Russell... Firstly, huge congratulations to Kimi on his first victory in F1. He drove a great race, and it was brilliant to be up there on the podium with him. I am sure it is a moment he will never forget and to do it with the team scoring a 1-2 is fantastic. My own race was not straightforward. I lost positions both at the start and then at the Safety Car restart as we struggled to switch the Hard tyres on. The Ferraris were quick, particularly in the early stages, and we had to get back past them twice. They were fast in all the right places and that made our job a lot more difficult. Happily, we were able to do it each time, but it cost us the chance to fight for the win. It has been a great way to start the season, and we are definitely the team to beat at the moment. We have been put under a lot of pressure at these first two races, and we need to keep pushing hard. The package is strong though so I'm looking forward to heading to the next race in Japan. Kirkwood Outduels Champ Palou To Win Arlington, Take Series Lead    ARLINGTON, Texas (Sunday, March 15, 2026) – It's been a long time since a rival driver made Alex Palou blink, but Kyle Kirkwood achieved that rare feat to win the inaugural Java House Grand Prix at Arlington on Sunday. Kirkwood took the NTT INDYCAR SERIES championship lead and earned his first victory of the season despite a sluggish final pit stop by his Andretti Global crew, driving his No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda to victory under caution over the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda of four-time series champion Palou, who has won the title the last three seasons. SEE: Race Results “That was so incredible,” Kirkwood said. “Man, did we have some pace. This JM Bullion Honda, Andretti, all these guys right here, they gave me the tools today. It's because of this race car we won today, because of teamwork. “One-three-four (finish) for Andretti; we're just so stacked here. I'm so stoked.” Andretti Global placed three drivers into the top four at the finish of the 70-lap street-circuit race around AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys, and Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers. Will Power placed third in the No. 26 TWG AI Honda for his first podium finish at his new team after 16 full-time seasons at Team Penske. Marcus Ericsson, who earned his first career pole Saturday, finished fourth in the No. 28 InPwr Honda. Pato O'Ward rounded out the top five finishers in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, the highest-placing Chevrolet-powered driver on the 14-turn, 2.73-mile circuit. “This Andretti Honda camp is fricking strong on street courses,” O'Ward said. “We've got a lot of work to do if we want to start winning races on outright pace against them.” Pure pace helped Kirkwood, who started seventh and overcome a tepid final pit stop to overhaul Palou down the stretch. Palou and Kirkwood were running first and second, respectively, when both made their final stops on the preferred three-stop strategy on Lap 49. The Chip Ganassi Racing crew completed Palou's stop in 7.7 seconds, while Kirkwood's service took 9.5 seconds due to a slow change of the right rear wheel. When both drivers returned to full steam on their out lap, Palou led Kirkwood by 2.2 seconds. But Kirkwood used the speed that helped him lead the pre-qualifying practice Saturday, pulling to within .323 of a second of Palou at the start of Lap 55, with both drivers on the more durable Firestone Firehawk tires in a straight-up duel for the win. Kirkwood didn't waste any time flexing muscle, diving under Palou from a long distance in Turn 13 near the end of Lap 55 and making the daring pass stick for the lead. “He did an awesome pass; hats off to him,” Palou said. “It was super clean, and it was pretty impressive. We'll get them in a couple weeks.” Kirkwood then started to pull away, building a five-second lead by Lap 66. Then that margin evaporated when ECR driver Christian Rasmussen nosed his No. 21 Java House Chevrolet into the tire barrier at pit exit on Lap 68, triggering the first full-course yellow of the race. That bunched the field for a one-lap dash to the checkered flag. Kirkwood pulled away on the restart and was able to exhale early in the final lap when the second and final full-course yellow flew due to a collision between the No. 18 BMax Honda of Dale Coyne Racing's Romain Grosjean and the No. 6 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet of Nolan Siegel deep in the field. “Not today,” Palou said when asked if he thought he could have caught Kirkwood on the final lap. “I was pushing really hard on the first and second stint, and I could see that the 27 (Kirkwood) and the 12 (Power) were a little bit faster than us. I was like, ‘Oh, man, it's going to be quite hard.'” Kirkwood then cruised around the circuit one last time under yellow to cheers from the capacity crowd at this event, a joint venture between Penske Entertainment, the Dallas Cowboys and REV Entertainment, the official events partner of the Texas Rangers. He leads the standings by 26 points over second-place Palou after three of 18 races. “It's only race number three, so I'm not looking at the championship,” Kirkwood said. “But it is nice to say it's the first time I've ever led the championship in the INDYCAR SERIES.” The taut nature of the race, with its varying strategies about how often to stop for tires, resulted in terrific parity up front. Kirkwood, Palou and Power each led 16 laps to tie for the race high, with Ericsson fourth with 15 laps led. Caio Collet was the top-finishing rookie, 12th in the No. 4 Combitrans Amazonia Chevrolet fielded by AJ Foyt Racing. Phoenix winner Josef Newgarden, who entered this event in the series lead, fell to third after finishing 15th in the No. 2 PPG Team Penske Chevrolet. After three consecutive race weekends to open the season, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will get a short break before resuming with the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix powered by AmFirst on March 27-29 at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.

We are back and better than ever! We've got all the action from Phoenix to talk about between The O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, IndyCar and the Cup Series were all in the desert over the weekend and Phoenix proved to provide plenty of racing action! We make our picks for the Vegas race and look forward to IndyCar racing around the Cowboy's Stadium in Arlington. NHRA was in Gainesville this past weekend for a sold-out Gator Nationals.And finally, the 2026 F1 season is here and we've got all the drama from this past weekend down under in Australia. The new cars provided a wild start to the race and some interesting finishing results. Thanks for tuning in!

It was a great weekend for motorsports in Phoenix as IndyCar had a successful return to the desert as part of its doubleheader with NASCAR. Conor Daly was in town to take part of the festivities, and he's reporting what he saw on a new edition of Speed Street. He joins Producer Bobby to break down the action from the high paced one-mile oval, debate who was wrong in the on-track collisions and celebrate the enthusiastic environment surrounding the event. They also look ahead to the Arlington Grand Prix this weekend and give some picks for the series' inaugural trip to Jerry Land. Race winner Josef Newgarden joins the show to discuss his 2026 season so far, which currently finds him atop the IndyCar points standings. A sneaky good day in St. Pete and a closeout victory in Phoenix gives the two-time champion a five-point margin over Kyle Kirkwood. The guys discuss using the high line on ovals and how a love for high-speed corners has led to Josef ranking seconds on the all-time IndyCar oval wins list. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Denny Hamlin earns his first top-five finish of the season in Phoenix, but the car still wasn't as fast as Christopher Bell and Ryan Blaney. Denny explains why they had the best car in November but didn't have that same speed this time around. He admits he's checking the points after every race, but he isn't worried yet because the season is still long. Sunday's race featured more horsepower, failing tires, and racing that felt like old-school NASCAR. Denny explains why Goodyear isn't to blame for the tire issues and why the teams may have pushed things too far. The guys also debate the classic strategy question once again: two tires or four? Plus, Denny is happy that “win and you're in” is gone; they discuss whether Chase Briscoe's title hopes are already in trouble, preview why Darlington could turn into complete chaos, and Denny reveals he's going fishing at Celine Dion's later this week. Real fans wear Dirty Mo. Hit the link and join the crew.

What didn't Team Penske win this weekend in Phoenix? After David Malukas captured the pole and Josef Newgarden brought home first place honors in the IndyCar portion of the doubleheader, Joey Logano laid down the quickest lap and Ryan Blaney captured the win in the NASCAR Cup Series. Our resident NASCAR reporters Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi were on the case, and they took to the airwaves post-race to unpack what ended up being a chaotic, tire-cutting affair in the desert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ON TODAYS PROGRAM… FIRST PROBLEM…THE F1 TV COVERAGE IS STINKO! LOOKS LIKE MERCEDES IS GOING TO GET AWAY WITH IT AGAIN! FERRARI LOOK FAST BUT THE BAD DECISIONS CONTINUE AND ASTON MARTIN LOOK TO BE IN TROUBLE FOR THE REST OF THE SEASON! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER... WE HAVE A CANADIAN BONANZA! TEDDY YIP JR., DANIEL MORRAD AND ROBERT WICKENS! George Russell... That wasn't a straightforward afternoon, but this win feels very sweet! Congratulations to the whole team; they've done an incredible job and this victory is for them. We had a difficult and chaotic start and from there, were yo-yoing with the overtakes between Charles and me. I could have perhaps used my energy more smartly to defend when I first overtook him and that cost me when he passed me back. It was quite stressful from in the car but hopefully meant we put on a good show for the fans. We stopped quite early on when the Virtual Safety Car was deployed and knew we were going to have to manage our tyres from there. We were not clear on whether the one or the two-stop was going to be quickest or which one was the right decision to help us take victory. The strategy team made a great call though and I am really happy we could take the victory and the 1-2. It's a perfect way to start the season and we will enjoy this moment, but it is still very early days in the championship, and we know our rivals will be trying to close the gap quickly. It wasn't easy for us so let's see how we perform in China next week. Kimi Antonelli What an afternoon and what a weekend! It has not been easy on my side of the garage here in Melbourne, but we've come away from here with a great result. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone at Lauda Drive and Morgan Drive; they've produced a really strong car and a platform for us to build on. This 1-2 is for them and due to all the hard work and effort they've put in over several years. Coming to the grid, I had a lower battery level so the start was very stressful! We obviously made a slow launch but from there our recovery was good and our pace was strong. That enabled us to fight our way back to the Ferraris and ultimately, after we went through the pitstops, to take a 1-2 for the team. There is a lot we've learned about our car and how to operate within these new regulations this weekend. Whilst we were the strongest team in Melbourne, we are going to have to work really hard to stay ahead. I'm now looking forward to China and seeing what we can do in Shanghai. MAX... “The first laps were pretty hectic and we just needed to stay out of trouble. I had some issues at the start with the battery so as soon as the clutch was dropped, I had no power so that is something we need to understand. We then got quite cleanly through the field, did some decent overtakes and learned a bit about what we could do. We settled into our own race but unfortunately had a little too much degradation; the tyre behaviour was surprising as we had a lot of graining on the Hard compound, which of course compromised our stints and meant that we couldn't really fight for more. So, this is something that we need to go back and understand a bit more. We also tried everything at the end to overtake again and gain a position but when we got close my tyres opened up. Overall the Team still did a great job: it was a decent comeback from P20 and we will work as a Team to close the gap further.” ISACK... "Today was frustrating. I was confident that we could challenge for the podium so this result is a shame. I felt really strong off the line but unfortunately the issue we had came up straight away. The reliability we had throughout the weekend was good, but of course, the race is different and I could feel that there was a problem quite early on. The car was making a funny sound and I knew that we weren't going to make it to the end. It's frustrating, but these things can happen and we're so early on in our journey. We quickly go onto China with a short turnaround but I'm confident that we're going to learn from this.”    Newgarden Hunts Down Victory, Takes Series Lead at Phoenix   AVONDALE, Ariz. (Saturday, March 7, 2026) – It took Josef Newgarden 17 races last year to earn his only victory of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES season. That winning box already is checked this year, two races in. SEE: Race Results Two-time series champion Newgarden earned his first victory of the season and 33rd of his illustrious career by closing down and passing leader Kyle Kirkwood with seven laps remaining to win the Good Ranchers 250 on Saturday at Phoenix Raceway. Newgarden, who started second, drove away to a 1.7937-second victory in the No. 2 XPEL Team Penske Chevrolet over the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com of Andretti Global driver Kirkwood. “I'm very surprised,” Newgarden said. “In the middle of the race, I don't know that I was fully believing that we had the capability to win. We just kept working through it, and I'm like, ‘Look, if we get another opportunity, we're going to be aggressive, we're going to be on the offense.' “We took tires, and the thing was like a rocket ship when it needed to be, right at the end of the race. Hats off to the whole crew. I'm pumped.” NTT P1 Award winner David Malukas finished third in the No. 12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet as Roger Penske's legendary team celebrated its 60th anniversary season with two podium positions. Pato O'Ward finished fourth in the No. 5 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, with Marcus Armstrong rounding out the top five in the No. 66 ROOT Insurance Honda of Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian. INDYCAR's first race in Phoenix since 2018 – Newgarden and Team Penske also won that event – featured plenty of action throughout the field, as there were 565 on-track passes, an INDYCAR record at the 1-mile desert oval. But a combination of tire strategy and deft maneuvering in traffic delivered the victory to Newgarden, who also won the season-ending race last August at Nashville Superspeedway to avoid a winless 2025. Kirkwood made his last stop on Lap 192 and was running fourth behind teammate Will Power, Christian Rasmussen and O'Ward on Lap 207. Power and Rasmussen were engaged in a ferocious duel for the lead, with the left front wing end plate of Rasmussen's No. 21 ECR Splenda Stevia Chevrolet making contact with the right rear tire of Power's No. 26 TWG AI Honda exiting Turn 2. That impact cut Power's tire, triggering the final caution period of the race and ending his chances of an improbable victory after starting last in the 25-car field. Rasmussen's car also was damaged. During that final caution period, Newgarden and a handful of other drivers near the front entered pit lane for fresh Firestone Firehawk tires, as tire grip was a far bigger strategic factor in this race than fuel management. Rasmussen, Kirkwood, Malukas and Armstrong were among the drivers who decided to stay on track, opting for track position over traction. Rasmussen led at the final restart of the 250-lap race on Lap 218, but his damaged car ended up being no match for Kirkwood, who drove past Rasmussen for the lead on Lap 242. Rasmussen faded in the last eight laps with car damage and worn tires, placing a bitterly disappointed 14th after thrilling the large crowd with many daring passes to get to the front five times for 69 laps. “We were the class of the field today – best car out there,” Rasmussen said. “It's so frustrating because we should have won the race today.” Kirkwood led Newgarden by six-tenths of a second when he took the lead, but Newgarden's tire advantage was obvious within less than a lap. Newgarden gnawed into Kirkwood's lead and drove under Kirkwood in Turn 4 for the lead for good just two laps later, on Lap 244. “We thought about it, but we were talking about it, and the pits opened,” Kirkwood said about the possibility of pitting during the late caution. “(Staying out) was the right thing to do at the time.” As a bonus in this young season, Newgarden became the first driver other than four-time series champion Alex Palou to lead the standings since June 2024. Two-time Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge winner Newgarden leads Kirkwood, 78-73, after two races as he tries to win the series crown for the first time since 2019. “Do we really have the lead?” Newgarden said. “Two races in, so I wouldn't read too much into it. But momentum is a big deal. It's very difficult to understand how things work. Sometimes things go against us, sometimes they go for us. It was just great execution by the team.” Palou placed 24th, completing just 21 laps in No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, after side-by-side contact with the No. 76 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet of Rinus VeeKay led to a trip into the SAFER Barrier. It was Palou's worst finish since he placed 25th last June in Detroit after contact eliminated him from that street race.

El Gran Premio de Australia de 2026 acaba de inaugurar la temporada de Fórmula 1, pero lejos de despejar incógnitas ha dejado un regusto amargo entre buena parte de los aficionados. Y en el Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 toca hablar de ello: sensaciones, esperanzas y realidades tras la primera prueba del año. ¿Se confirman las sensaciones de la pretemporada? Lo que debía ser la primera gran prueba del nuevo ciclo técnico ha terminado mostrando muchas de las preocupaciones que ya se habían insinuado en la pretemporada: carreras difíciles de seguir, coches gestionando energía de forma agresiva y una sensación general de espectáculo descafeinado. Las críticas en las redes sociales no pueden ser más feroces. La clasificación ya había dado pistas de por dónde irían los tiros: George Russell se llevó la pole con autoridad para Mercedes, seguido por su compañero Kimi Antonelli, en un resultado que evidenció el buen trabajo del equipo alemán a una vuelta. Ferrari parecía cerca, pero a cierta distancia, mientras Red Bull y McLaren quedaban algo más atrás de lo esperado. La sesión dejó también momentos llamativos, como el enorme esfuerzo de los mecánicos de Mercedes para tener el coche listo antes de la Q3. En carrera, el inicio fue prometedor. Las salidas de los Ferrari fueron agresivas y los primeros compases ofrecieron algunos adelantamientos interesantes, incluidos varios intercambios de posición entre Russell y Leclerc que levantaron cierta polémica por la forma en que se producían, muchas veces más por diferencia de potencia que por maniobras puramente de piloto. Sin embargo, el desarrollo del Gran Premio pronto cayó en una dinámica marcada por las neutralizaciones y las estrategias. El abandono de Isack Hadjar en la vuelta 12 provocó el primer Virtual Safety Car, momento que aprovecharon varios equipos para detenerse. Mercedes incluso realizó una doble parada, mientras Ferrari optaba por mantenerse en pista y tratar de construir su propia estrategia. La carrera siguió ese patrón durante casi toda su evolución: un segundo VSC en la vuelta 19 por el abandono de uno de los Cadillac volvió a agitar las decisiones desde el muro, con pilotos como Lindblad, Verstappen o Bearman aprovechando para cambiar neumáticos. Ferrari, en cambio, retrasó sus paradas hasta las vueltas 26 y 29, apostando por un enfoque alternativo que finalmente no les permitió discutir seriamente la victoria. Se confirma el dominio de Mercedes. El resultado final confirmó el dominio de Mercedes en este inicio de temporada: Russell ganó el Gran Premio, seguido por Antonelli y Leclerc, mientras Hamilton terminó cuarto. Norris y Verstappen (¡que había salido desde la 20ª posición!) completaron las posiciones inmediatamente posteriores. Más atrás destacaron actuaciones como las de Bearman, Lindblad o Bortoleto dentro de la zona de puntos. Lo que oculta la carrera en Albert Park. Pero más allá de la clasificación final, el debate se centra en el tipo de carreras que está ofreciendo esta nueva Fórmula 1. La categoría presumió de haber alcanzado más de 120 adelantamientos, una cifra muy superior a la del año anterior, aunque muchos analistas consideran que ese dato oculta una realidad más compleja: adelantamientos generados por diferencias de energía o potencia más que por lucha directa en pista. A esto se suma la crisis de Aston Martin-Honda, ya plenamente visible en Melbourne. Los problemas de vibraciones del motor, la falta de repuestos y las críticas internas dentro del equipo han puesto el proyecto bajo el foco desde la primera carrera. Y tampoco Williams parece haber encontrado todavía el camino correcto. La temporada apenas ha empezado, pero el Gran Premio de Australia deja una sensación clara: te tiene que gustar mucho el Motor para seguir estas carreras. Le daremos otra oportunidad a ver si en China nos sorprenden. Mientras la Fórmula 1 genera debate sobre su nuevo rumbo técnico, la IndyCar volvió a demostrar en Phoenix por qué sigue siendo una de las categorías más espectaculares del automovilismo. Así que en el segundo episodio de la semana del Podcast Técnica Fórmula 1 toca comparar la falta de espectáculo de Australia con el grandísimo espectáculo de Phoenix. Newgarden: calma y autoridad. En el óvalo de Arizona, Josef Newgarden firmó una victoria de gran autoridad tras una carrera intensa de 250 vueltas que mantuvo la emoción prácticamente hasta el final. El piloto del Team Penske supo gestionar perfectamente las distintas fases de la carrera, combinando ritmo, estrategia y experiencia para imponerse finalmente a Kyle Kirkwood y David Malukas, que completaron el podio. La prueba estuvo marcada por numerosas luchas en pista y cambios de liderazgo, con varios pilotos alternándose al frente durante diferentes momentos de la carrera. Rasmussen da un recital de pilotaje. Entre los protagonistas también destacó Christian Rasmussen, que lideró buena parte de la prueba antes de caer en la clasificación final, y Pato O’Ward, siempre competitivo dentro del grupo delantero. La carrera confirmó además el gran momento de Penske en este inicio de temporada. El fin de semana, sin embargo, dejó una nota amarga con el abandono de Alex Palou tras un incidente en pista que lo dejó fuera de carrera muy pronto. El español, que llegaba como líder del campeonato, se vio involucrado en un contacto que terminó con su monoplaza fuera de combate, un golpe duro en términos de puntos aunque todavía con margen para reaccionar en el campeonato. Con estos resultados, Newgarden se coloca en lo más alto de la clasificación general tras dos pruebas disputadas, seguido de Kirkwood y Scott McLaughlin, mientras Palou cae a la quinta posición. Tercera carrera en 3 semanas. La IndyCar ya mira ahora hacia su próxima cita, que será especialmente singular: la nueva carrera urbana de Arlington (Texas). El trazado recorrerá el distrito deportivo de la ciudad y pasará junto a dos de sus escenarios más emblemáticos, el AT&T Stadium, sede de los Dallas Cowboys, y el Globe Life Field, estadio de los Texas Rangers. El circuito tendrá una longitud de 2,73 millas y contará con características poco habituales, como un pit lane dividido y una sección técnica en forma de herradura junto al estadio. La prueba promete ser uno de los eventos más llamativos del calendario, fruto de la colaboración entre Penske Entertainment y las organizaciones deportivas locales. Con carreras intensas, variedad estratégica y luchas constantes en pista, la IndyCar sigue ofreciendo un contraste interesante con la Fórmula 1 (que no nos da nada de eso). Y tras el espectáculo de Phoenix, el campeonato estadounidense confirma que todavía tiene mucho que decir esta temporada… y nosotros mucho que ver. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-12:09) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly visit on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake recapping IU’s loss yesterday to Michigan State, evaluates what kind of coach Darian DeVries is because Ryan Carr had an interesting take on the job he’s done this season, and compares the personalities of Tyrese Haliburton and Fernando Mendoza. (12:09-36:39) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins Query & Company to help Jake understand each of the three franchise tag benefits and drawbacks. He has a strong belief that Daniel Jones will be the Colts starting quarterback on Halloween, evaluates how the Colts will generate cap space to retain their two big free agents, and shares some of his Colts combine takeaways. (36:39-54:12) – Team Penske’s Tim Cindric joins Query & Company to recap how the first race of the season went for his driver, Scott McLaughlin, yesterday at St. Pete, shares how he got through last season after being let go for some of the issues the team had last year, comments on if he feels exonerated from all the issues the last two years at Team Penske since they brought him back, and reveals what his experience was like at the Olympics.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Team Penske’s Tim Cindric joins Query & Company to recap how the first race of the season went for his driver, Scott McLaughlin, yesterday at St. Pete, shares how he got through last season after being let go for some of the issues the team had last year, comments on if he feels exonerated from all the issues the last two years at Team Penske since they brought him back, and reveals what his experience was like at the Olympics.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-24:15) – Query & Company opens on a Monday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison reminding people about their correct proclamation at there will be one snow day during sectionals week for the boys’ basketball state tournament. They discuss some of the reports in the last 24-48 hours on where the Colts are at with their negotiations with Alec Pierce and Daniel Jones. (24:15-38:18) – The voice of the Indiana Hoosiers, Don Fischer, makes his weekly visit on Query & Company and starts his conversation with Jake recapping IU’s loss yesterday to Michigan State, evaluates what kind of coach Darian DeVries is because Ryan Carr had an interesting take on the job he’s done this season, and compares the personalities of Tyrese Haliburton and Fernando Mendoza. (38:18-47:58) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake allowing Eddie to clarify a mistake he made in the first segment of the show. Plus, Jake gives his perspective on what is going on with Purdue after another loss. (47:58-1:12:55) – The Dean, Mike Chappell, from CBS4 and FOX59 joins Query & Company to help Jake understand each of the three franchise tag benefits and drawbacks. He has a strong belief that Daniel Jones will be the Colts starting quarterback on Halloween, evaluates how the Colts will generate cap space to retain their two big free agents, and shares some of his Colts combine takeaways. (1:12:55-1:23:33) – With the NFL Combine in town, national media pundits get the chance to chat with NFL executives on, and off, the record about whatever. There was one that joined Todd McShay to discuss how he would go about his business if he was a promising young quarterback weighing going back to college or going into the NFL. (1:23:33-1:32:20) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes Jake and Eddie giving away a pair of tickets for a listener to go see Santana this summer at Ruoff Music Center! (1:32:20-1:56:17) – Hour number two of Query & Company kicks off Jake and Eddie discussing the quarterbacks that are free agents besides Daniel Jones because if the Colts don’t strike a deal with him before 4pm tomorrow, then is he going to get franchise tagged? If he does, then what does that mean for Alec Pierce? Who holds more leverage in contract discussions? (1:56:17-2:14:03) – Team Penske’s Tim Cindric joins Query & Company to recap how the first race of the season went for his driver, Scott McLaughlin, yesterday at St. Pete, shares how he got through last season after being let go for some of the issues the team had last year, comments on if he feels exonerated from all the issues the last two years at Team Penske since they brought him back, and reveals what his experience was like at the Olympics. (2:14:03-2:19:02) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

…ON TODAYS PROGRAM…   ASTON MARTIN ALREADY PONDERING... THE SEASON IS ALL BUT A WASH! WILL MERCEDES PASS A COMPRESSION TEST IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RACE? FERRARI MUST KICK OFF THE SEASON WITH A WIN IN MELBOURNE. AND… FERNANDO COULD BE IN F1 FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS! THIS WEEK'S NASIR HAMEED CORNER…MORE VINTAGE BANTER BETWEEN THE HOST AND NASIR…THIS WEEKS SPECIAL GUEST:  ADRIAN ZAUGH AND F1W LISTENER BURAQ SARTAG FROM TURKEY! Champ Palou Opens Season with Dominant March to St. Pete Win  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Alex Palou picked up right where he left off in 2025, opening the 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season with a dominant victory in the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Palou won his third consecutive and fourth overall series championship last season by a whopping 196 points, an advantage of more than three races, and he and Chip Ganassi Racing showed the same swagger on a sun-splashed Sunday in Florida. SEE: Race Results Reigning event winner Palou, from Spain, cruised to his 20th career victory in just his 99th start, driving his No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda to a 12.4948-second victory over the No. 3 DEX Team Penske Chevrolet of NTT P1 Award winner Scott McLaughlin. “This team keeps on improving, keeps on making new changes, and they just keep on raising the bar,” Palou said. “It's pretty impressive. It's a long season in front of us, but what a great way to start the season.” Christian Lundgaard, who started 12th, rallied to complete the podium finishers in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet. Kyle Kirkwood dropped from second late in the 100-lap race to finish fourth in the No. 27 JM Bullion/Gold.com Honda fielded by Andretti Global. Pato O'Ward put two Arrow McLaren cars into the top five after finishing fifth in the team's No. 5 Chevrolet. This was the first race in which INDYCAR rules mandated the use of at least two sets of the softer Firestone Firehawk alternate tire with red sidewalls, throwing an additional strategic element into the racing mix. And, as usual, Palou and longtime strategist Barry Wanser made all the right calls. The decisive moment of the race came on Laps 36 and 37. Team Penske called leader McLaughlin to the pits at the end of Lap 35, with Marcus Ericsson assuming the lead from second in the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda. Andretti Global summoned Ericsson to the pits at the end of Lap 36, with Palou taking the top spot. But instead of calling Palou to the pits on the next lap, Wanser and Palou decided to stay out until the end of Lap 38 on their original set of alternate tires in an “overcut” strategy. It worked. Palou blended back on the 14-turn, 1.8-mile temporary street circuit in front of McLaughlin and Ericsson. Once the rest of the leaders cycled through their pit stops, Palou found himself out front by Lap 42. He would only surrender the top spot during pit stop cycles to finish the race, leading 59 of the 100 laps. There was a bit of suspense when Palou made his final pit stop at the end of Lap 67 with a 14-second lead on McLaughlin. Palou had used the required two sets of Firestone alternate tires in his first two stints and opted for the harder, but slower, Firestone primary tires for his final run to the finish. Kirkwood and McLaughlin made their final stops at the end of Laps 65 and 68, respectively, both taking the softer but faster Firestone Firehawk alternate tires. That tire choice offered a glimpse of hope that Palou could be reeled in after he took the lead on Lap 70, but Kirkwood never got closer than 5.5 seconds in his pursuit despite the more grippy tires. Palou, who started fourth, then pulled away at an astonishing rate over the closing laps to win by the largest margin in the 23 editions of this event. “Those Firestones were like everlasting,” Palou said. “They would just keep going. I had an amazing car today.” There was drama in the final 10 laps as McLaughlin and Lundgaard both took advantage of fresher tires to pass Kirkwood for the second and third positions on Lap 94. “Our Chevy was fast, but it's just a mixed bag on what tire you start on,” McLaughlin said. “Maybe we come back here again, and maybe you start on reds (alternate) and just get them out of the way. Overall, made the passes we needed to make at the right times, and I thought we maximized our day.” Dennis Hauger, who qualified an impressive third, was the top finisher among the three rookies in the race, 10th in the No. 19 Ault Block Chain Honda of Dale Coyne Racing. ASTON MARTIN ARAMCO UNVEILS LIVERY FOR 2026 F1 ACADEMY CAR AMRTC, Silverstone, 24 February 2026: The Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team has officially revealed its F1 ACADEMY car livery, which will be driven by German talent Mathilda Paatz in her debut year of the all-female series.   The sleek design features the signature Aston Martin racing green and mirrors the team's elegant AMR26 livery, proudly carrying the Aston Martin Aramco identity on the F1 ACADEMY grid. Mathilda, who represents Aston Martin Aramco as a member of its Driver Academy, drove the liveried F4-spec car operated by PREMA Racing during the first official F1 ACADEMY test, which took place at Shanghai International Circuit between 11-13 February. Mathilda Paatz, F1 ACADEMY and Aston Martin Aramco Academy Driver: “Seeing the Aston Martin Aramco livery on the car for the first time was really special - it looks incredible and instantly made me feel part of the team. Driving the car for the first time during pre-season testing in Shanghai, I learned a lot. It was something new for me to adapt to, and I'm working well with the team at PREMA to become more familiar with the car. There were challenging moments across those three days, but as a team, we're pushing hard in preparation for the first race in China. By day three, I was already becoming more comfortable on track, and so I'm keen to get racing next month. I'm not setting my expectations too high, but I'm feeling confident - my goal is to do my best and have a clean weekend that I can be proud of.” Mathilda Paatz Biography Mathilda, 17, from Cologne, Germany, joined the Aston Martin Aramco Formula One™ Team Driver Academy in November 2025, and was announced as the team's F1 ACADEMY representative for the 2026 season, competing with PREMA Racing. In addition to her full-season debut with Aston Martin Aramco in F1 ACADEMY this year, which gets underway at the Shanghai International Circuit on 13-15 March, Mathilda continues to compete in the Formula Winter Series and F4 CEZ Championship, showcasing her adaptability and dedication across categories. Mathilda brings an impressive racing background. She began karting in 2019 at age ten, swiftly showing promise with third place in the 2020 ADAC Kart Masters - Mini category. In 2022, she claimed victory in the ADAC Kart Masters - Ladies Cup and finished third overall in the standings. Stepping into single-seaters, she became the first female driver supported by the ADAC Motorsport Junior program in 2024 with ADAC Formel Junior Team in F4 France. She built further momentum in 2025, securing four wins in the E4 Championship - Trophy Woman and multiple class podiums in the competitive Italian F4 Championship. Her F1 ACADEMY debut came as a Wild Card entry in Montreal in June 2025 with Hitech TGR, following a solid F4 Central European Zone (CEZ) Championship campaign where she achieved a podium (second place at the Red Bull Ring) and finished eighth overall with several top five finishes. This progression positions her as the second F4 CEZ graduate to enter F1 ACADEMY, highlighting her rise on the international stage.  Palou Unveils 110th Indianapolis 500 Ticket     INDIANAPOLIS (Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026) – Four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou unveiled the ticket for the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Tuesday, Feb. 24 in Indianapolis. Palou earned his first victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” last May in the No. 10 DHL Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, and one of the many honors bestowed upon the winner is unveiling the ticket for the next year's race. Featuring the winning driver on the next year's “500” ticket dates to Mauri Rose's appearance in 1948. Spain native Palou received a special DHL delivery at K1 Speed in Fishers. He opened the DHL packaging to reveal an enlarged version of the colorful ticket, featuring a photo of his jubilant celebration standing on his winning car following the victory. “I always had to sign the ticket as a driver, and I always wanted be on the ticket,” Palou said. “It's amazing. I love it. It was probably the coolest day of my life, and I cannot wait to see it on a small scale all around IMS. It's going to look good.” Designed in house by Senior Art Director Mandy Walsh, the ticket celebrates the excitement of Palou's first “500” victory with his full-color image superimposed over an overhead shot of his car crossing the famed Yard of Bricks. The ticket also features a patriotic flair to celebrate the nation's military, which is honored throughout the storied event held annually during Memorial Day weekend, and the 250th birthday of the United States this year. Palou will defend his victory in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on Sunday, May 24 in the 110th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with live coverage starting at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX One, FOX Deportes, FOX Sports app and the INDYCAR Radio Network. Johnson Feasts on Home Cooking To Earn First Win at St. Pete   ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Sunday, March 1, 2026) – Nikita Johnson earned his first INDY NXT by Firestone victory Sunday, winning his hometown Grand Prix of St. Petersburg after prevailing in a duel of talented teenagers. Johnson, from St. Petersburg, delivered his first victory in just his fourth career start in the INDYCAR development series. It also was the first INDY NXT victory for Cape Motorsports, which Johnson joined this offseason after a part-time foray last season in the series with HMD Motorsports. SEE: Race Results “I can't thank the boys from Cape Motorsports enough and everyone from ECR who has been helping us,” Johnson said. “It's a pretty amazing feeling to get my first win in INDY NXT and Cape's first win in INDY NXT. I can't wait to see all my friends and family.” Series rookie Johnson, 17, drove his No. 21 Cape Motorsports Powered by ECR entry to victory by .6990 of a second over pole sitter Max Taylor, 18, in the No. 28 Susan G. Komen car of Andretti Global. Rookie Tymek Kucharczyk rounded out the podium finishers in his first INDY NXT start by placing third in the No. 71 HMD Motorsports entry, 5.055 seconds behind Johnson. Andretti Global took three of the top five spots. Seb Murray placed fourth in the No. 27 Prosperity machine, while Lochie Hughes rounded out the top five in the No. 26 car. Johnson wasted no time asserting his command of this race, scheduled for 45 laps but halted on time after 55 minutes. He started second and used a bold, sweeping move to the outside of Taylor in Turn 1 at the start to grab a lead he would never relinquish. “It was pretty straight up,” Johnson said. “I reviewed some video from previous years on YouTube, the INDY NXT channel. I knew I wanted to get up front quickly, and I did just that. I went into Turn 1 and knew what he (Taylor) was going to do before he did it and just went around the outside. After that, I kept it pretty simple, tried to keep a nice gap.” Caution periods ended up being Johnson's biggest foe besides Taylor. The race was slowed by four full-course yellows, but Johnson held off Taylor on each of the restarts. Perhaps Taylor's best chance came on a restart on Lap 20. He tried the same move Johnson used to gain the lead on Lap 1, but his attempt at a sweeping, outside pass was unsuccessful. “All the restarts were pretty difficult,” Johnson said. “He (Taylor) caught on at one point, and I had throw in a little curve ball and change it up.” Taylor maintained pressure on Johnson for the entire race, never trailing by more than a second and keeping his car usually within six- or seven-tenths of the leader. But Taylor also never got close enough after restarts to mount a serious challenge to the race lead. The two teens traded blows over the closing laps. Johnson turned his quickest lap of the race on Lap 38, but Taylor countered with the speediest lap overall on Lap 39. “Good race overall, good points,” Taylor said. “Showed a lot of pace but just messed up on the start. “The restarts were very difficult to get right. Just kept trying to apply the pressure, trying different things. Probably could have had an opportunity to pass him there, but you live and you learn.”

Today’s Best of Features: (00:00-05:13) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes a brief appearance on Query & Company to discuss the news that he recently that the Indianapolis Colts have given Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade. Does this mean that the Colts feel like they are going to strike a deal with Daniel Jones? Why would the Colts let Richardson and his agent seek a trade versus doing that on their own? (05:13-22:08) – Team Penske’s newest driver, David Malukas, joins the program to preview the start of the NTT IndyCar Series this weekend down in St. Pete. Jake asks David if he prefers to race in on an oval, street, or road course and he shares how he thought his racing career was over following the bicycle accident that resulted in his contract being voided with Arrow McLaren. Finally, he answers some rapid fire questions so that you can get to know him better. (22:08-40:03) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins Query & Company to discuss how likely it is that Obi Toppin plays tonight for the Indiana Pacers, explains the different roles that we have seen from Jarace Walker this season, and plays some Query Family Feud.Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-27:56) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query highlighting some things that stood out from Chris Ballard’s conversation on the Fan Morning Show. Plus, he expresses his frustrations with IU basketball after a brutal loss to Northwestern last night. (27:56-33:35) – ESPN.com’s Stephen Holder makes a brief appearance on Query & Company to discuss the news that he recently that the Indianapolis Colts have given Anthony Richardson permission to seek a trade. Does this mean that the Colts feel like they are going to strike a deal with Daniel Jones? Why would the Colts let Richardson and his agent seek a trade versus doing that on their own? (33:35-44:32) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie providing an update on the NBA standings after another Pacers loss last night and Jake giving a shoutout to Miami Ohio for maintaining their undefeated season last night. (44:32-1:09:19) – Team Penske’s newest driver, David Malukas, joins the program to preview the start of the NTT IndyCar Series this weekend down in St. Pete. Jake asks David if he prefers to race in on an oval, street, or road course and he shares how he thought his racing career was over following the bicycle accident that resulted in his contract being voided with Arrow McLaren. Finally, he answers some rapid-fire questions so that you can get to know him better. (1:09:19-1:23:23) – Last night the Indiana Hoosiers lost to the Northwestern Wildcats for the sixth consecutive game. Lamar Wilkerson was very frustrated postgame and Jake thinks his frustration is something to discuss. (1:23:23-1:33:05) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes Jake running the Lamar Wilkerson comments through the company elixir. Plus, he mentions the ongoing saga between the Pacers and NBA. (1:33:05-1:57:33) – Tony East from Locked On Pacers, Circle City Spin, and Forbes Sports joins Query & Company to discuss how likely it is that Obi Toppin plays tonight for the Indiana Pacers, explains the different roles that we have seen from Jarace Walker this season, and plays some Query Family Feud. (1:57:33-2:10:52) – Earlier in the show, Stephen Holder broke the news that the Colts have given permission to Anthony Richardson and his representatives that they can seek out a trade. Should Richardson want to look for immediate playing time or somewhere that can develop him more? (2:10:52-2:19:11) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake Query to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-26:15) – Query & Company opens on a Hump Day Wednesday with Jake Query and producer Eddie Garrison discussing Purdue’s loss last night to the Michigan Wolverines. Jake admits that he was wrong about Michigan and compliments what Dusty May has done in Ann Arbor. Jake also addresses another thing that he was wrong on, and that would be Mick Cronin following his comments last night towards a reporter. (26:15-36:29) – The IndyCar season starts in two weeks from Sunday; drivers are out in Arizona doing some testing and David Malukas was the fastest in yesterday’s testing session. Jake highlights how Malukas got to Team Penske and if he will be able to handle the pressure with racing for Team Penske. (36:29-43:53) – The first hour of the show concludes with Jake and Eddie giving away some tickets for two listeners to go see Dave Matthews Band this summer! (47:12-1:09:02) – Tyrese Haliburton appeared as a fill-in gust on LeBron James podcast in place of Steve Nash. In their first podcast together, Nash asked LeBron about Tyrese Haliburton as a player and person. Jake plays what one of the greatest basketball players of all-time had to say about Indiana’s superstar and reacts to what LeBron said. Plus, Jake and Eddie discuss the Canada vs Czechia match and highlight when the United States play. (1:09:02-1:23:15) – Independent journalist, David Woods, makes a return to the program to highlight the record that Cole Hocker recently set, illuminates how famous Hocker is rapidly becoming on the global level in track, comments on how much longer he can perform at this elite level, and shares one of his favorite memories from covering the Olympics over the years. (1:23:15-1:32:07) – Hour number two of Query & Company concludes with Jake Query explaining why he wanted to have Indiana Wesleyan’s Greg Tonagel on the show. (1:32:07-1:50:50) – Indiana Wesleyan’s men’s basketball coach, Greg Tonagel, makes his first ever appearance on Query & Company to discuss how he has been so dominant in the NAIA level for most of his 21 seasons at IWU, states that he has been tempted to take another step up in the college basketball ranks but loves Indiana Wesleyan so much, and reveals what his relationship is like with the Drew family. (1:50:50-2:06:44) – Charlie Clifford from NBC5 in Cincinnati makes an appearance on the show from Arizona to discuss the success of the Miami RedHawks this season, states that Trey Hendrickson has played his final snap with the Cincinnati Bengals, admits that he believes that he will hit the open market without a franchise tag, and comments on the level of excitement/confidence that players on the Cincinnati Reds have right now with training camp underway. (2:06:44-2:11:46) – Today’s show closes out with JMV joining Jake in studio to preview his show!Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/query-and-company/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about President Donald Trump signing the executive order to add Washington D.C. to the 2026 schedule as part of the America 250 celebrations. They also talk about Arrow McLaren’s livery launch. They later talk about Dario Franchitti and Jackson Lee announcing that they’ll be competing at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in St. Petersburg. In the second segment, they talk about Tim Cindric getting re-hired at Team Penske to be the strategist for Scott McLaughlin. They also talk about Mick Schumacher’s oval test at Homestead-Miami. They also talk about “TBA” (Romain Grosjean) making an appearance at Content Days. They later talk about the possibility of Conor Daly and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing potentially doing more races this season. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks more about the political nature of the Washington D.C. street race and the latest on the Carb Day concert rumors. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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