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The big one! Indy 500 preview and qualifications review. Kirb and Justin put their wisdom out there for the masses. Young MC vs MC Hammer. Curious things about Townsend Bell. Team RLL. Dennis Hauger. Indy 500 wrecks, why and is it good? Can we expect a good race? The funny part of the Penske cheating scandal. The Boys pick their favorites for the race. Enjoy! @hiroindycar
PIT PASS INDY – SEASON 5, EPISODE 15 – Kicking Off the 2025 IndyCar Series Season with FOX Sports Will Buxton and drivers Marcus Ericsson, Christian Lundgaard and Graham Rahal February 28, 2025 Show host Bruce Martin helps IndyCar kick off the 2025 season with this special Bonus Edition of Pit Pass Indy from St. Petersburg, Florida. Martin has exclusive interviews with the FOX Sports booth of Will Buxton, James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell as FOX Sports begins its first season as the television home of the NTT IndyCar Series. Also, Martin has exclusive interviews with Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren and Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Kevin is live from Daytona preparing for the 24 Hours of Daytona, while Curt and producer Landon freeze in Indianapolis. They talk about what to expect for the race this weekend and which IndyCar & NASCAR drivers will be competing. Later, they also talk about how Pietro Fittipaldi is no longer a candidate to compete in IndyCar this season with two big sponsorship losses from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. They also talk about Michael Cannon leaving Prema Racing after two months in. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Kyle Larson winning the Chili Bowl and how they think he will fare in his second Indianapolis 500 attempt. They also talk about FOX announcing their IndyCar commentary booth, with Will Buxton being play-by-play while Townsend Bell and James Hinchcliffe will continue their analyst duties. They also talk about the new helmet camera FOX will be utilizing for the season. Later, they talk about NASCAR launching a new channel on Tubi and if IndyCar should follow suit to solve its streaming problems. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt answer fan questions from X. They also talk more in depth about Jacob Abel getting a full-time ride with Dale Coyne Racing and who could get the second seat. Later, they talk about Angela Cullen returning to Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari as his trainer after spending a season in IndyCar with Marcus Armstrong and talk about Target launching a new line of Indianapolis 500 merchandise. They also talk about the recent Indy NXT test at Sebring. Later in the second hour of the program, Kevin is joined by Parker Kligerman as he is preparing for the 24 Hours of Daytona driving for Forte Racing and Lamborghini. Then, Kevin is joined by Jackson Lee as he recaps his second-place finish from the IMSA VP Racing Sportscar Challenge Race 2 from Daytona. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks more about Michael Cannon leaving Prema and talks a little bit more about the 24 Hours of Daytona. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's episode: Jacob Abel is confirmed at Dale Coyne Racing to run the no. 51 full-time, Fox confirms that Will Buxton, James Hinchcliffe and Townsend Bell will make up the IndyCar broadcast booth, Fox runs their first IndyCar promo featuring Josef Newgarden to positive reviews, and a look at the news nuggets coming out of IndyCar Content Days.
James isn't unemployed anymore, so to celebrate, his colleagues for the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series coverage on FOX -Will Buxton and Townsend Bell- took some time to talk about what lies ahead for the upcoming season. +++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Want some Off Track swag? Check out our store!Check out our website, www.askofftrack.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel.Want some advice? Send your questions in for Ask Alex to AskOffTrack@gmail.comFollow us on Twitter at @askofftrack. Or individually at @Hinchtown, @AlexanderRossi, and @TheTimDurham.
Tonight, on a shortened Monday night edition of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Jacob Abel signing with Dale Coyne Racing to drive the #51 Honda full-time for the season. They also talk about who could get the final ride and teammates with Abel in the #18. Later, they talk about Romain Grosjean being announced as Prema Racing’s reserve driver, along with Ryan Briscoe as their sporting director. They also talk about Josef Newgarden’s FOX commercial. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk reports of James Hinchcliffe will be back in the commentator’s booth for FOX, alongside Townsend Bell and Will Buxton. They also talk about the discontinuation of Venu Sports. Later, they talk about the newest rules in NASCAR, such as an open exemption provisional, for one off races for world class drivers. Meaning, Helio Castroneves will be locked in for the Daytona 500. They also talk about David Malukas’s number has been unveiled, #4. Later, they also talk about rumors of Long Beach and Nashville swapping dates due to the California wildfires. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers some questions from X and previews content days and talks about the Chili Bowl and the Roar Before the 24. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The season ends and our boys sum it up briefly then off to the future. HOPE! Credit to Scott Borchetta. Will Power belts. The wonderful business opportunities associated with IC. SPACS and charters. Leader Circle and Speedway Bob. Townsend Bell-alarmist. Where is Rossi going? This and more. @hiroindycar
This week's special bonus episode features former racer turned expert commentator Townsend Bell, who joins us to analyse the 2024 field as the build-up to the Greatest Spectacle in Motor Racing continues. We discuss some observations from the month of May, including former Supercars champion Scott McLaughlin's pole position with a record-breaking run. We also consider the chances of Aussie Will Power drinking the winner's milk again. Don't miss our shortcast in the Garage library with Will, which we dropped recently. We cover other drivers from this part of the world, such as 2008 winner Scott Dixon, former Ferrari Academy driver Marcus Armstrong who is now with Chip Ganassi Racing, and Tom Blomqvist, the Daytona 24 Hour winner raised in Auckland. We also delve into the Penske push to pass scandal and what rivals think about it. Plus, we share early impressions of Kyle Larson as he chases both the Indy 500 and the NASCAR race in Charlotte on the last weekend of the month. Lastly, we talk about how Townsend, James Hinchcliffe, and our mate Leigh Diffey get through the big day on-air. WIN!!! While we have you, you could WIN 1 of 5 $100 Vouchers: Just help us out by completing our inaugural Rusty's Garage survey here. Plus, head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know what you want to hear about on Rusty's Garage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The inaugural SuperMotocross World Championship playoff in Concord took place last weekend, and the SMX Insiders are here to take you behind the scenes from this historic race week. The Jasons chat with NBC Sports analyst Townsend Bell in an extensive interview. In Fowler's Facts, Clinton digs into the numbers and tells you how Chase Sexton used the Jett Lawrence playbook to go 1-1.
In the first of our 'Month of May' special episodes, host Kevin Krauss sits down with Indy 500 veterans Roberto Guerrero, Scott Pruett and Davy Jones in a roundtable discussion of their experiences from their time running the Indy 500. Additionally, Kevin goes one on one with NBC Indycar analyst and 500 veteran Townsend Bell. All of the interviews are unedited and took place while on location at Sonoma Raceway the weekend of May 6-7. This is an absolute MUST LISTEN!
It took awhile but they have returned! Emma Dixon. Pato vs Dixon. Long Beach review. Justin turns the corner on Ericsson. Townsend Bell rides a surfboard. Conor Daly. Talledega. Templehof airport. Indy 500 ratings. Indycar for sale? Is it possible to cover this much in so little time? Yes. @hiroindycar
Tonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin kick off the show with Kevin's time at the Rolex 24 and what makes the event so unique. Kevin and Curt discuss what happened on track, Helio's third straight victory and Meyer Shank with Acura coming into the event as the fastest car. The conversation turns to other cars that were fast and which drivers stood out - that includes where other IndyCar drivers finished. Then, Kevin and Curt turn to some of the nuggets and tidbits from content day for IndyCar drivers. In the second segment, NBC Sports Racing Commentator Townsend Bell joins the show to talk about Rolex 24 and what Meyer Shank racing might look like in the coming years as Helio Castroneves gets older and Tom Blomqvist gets even better. Then, Townsend and Kevin get into the week at the Thermal Club. The two go through plenty of bullet points including Andretti Autosport and distractions on and off the track. The conversation ends with the Rod Campbell Internship and the impact he had. The first hour wraps up with time for your Twitter questions. The second hour kicks off with the voice of IndyCar and the Indianapolis 500, Mark Jaynes. Mark and Curt set out to preview the 2023 IndyCar season, starting with what has Jaynes' attention with so many new drivers having new homes for this season. Do the teams that didn't make changes have the best chance to put together successful seasons? Mark and Curt discuss the favorites for the season long championship and look ahead to May's Indianapolis 500 To round out the show, Kevin is joined by Tim Rogers and Nick Rhodes from the Thermal Club to get insight on the site of IndyCar spring training. Rogers lays out the original vision behind Thermal Club and why it's a unique venue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jaxon Bell is 19 years old with a thirst to go racing. Having a passion for racing since he was a toddler, he started his racing career in the Skip Barber Racing Series. In the first part of this past December, he ran his first race in a Formula 4 car at the Circuit of the Americas where he earned a podium finish in each of his two races. His father is past Indy racer Townsend Bell, a past Cars Yeah guest.
If you think you know Townsend Bell because you've seen him on TV, you don't know Townsend Bell. Here in 2022 he's known as one of the booth commentators for the NTT INDYCAR Series, but the crazy adventure he's been on starting as just a kid in San Francisco is unlike any other. From the […]
If you think you know Townsend Bell because you've seen him on TV, you don't know Townsend Bell. Here in 2022 he's known as one of the booth commentators for the NTT INDYCAR Series, but the crazy adventure he's been on starting as just a kid in San Francisco is unlike any other. From the […]
Townsend Bell currently serves as a Brand Ambassador for the Lexus brand. He is also a member of the broadcast team for NBC Sports and has raced in numerous classes including 10 Indy 500s.
Ride with Vasser Sullivan Lexus RC F GT3 drivers Townsend Bell and Frankie Montecalvo during practice for IMSA's 2019 visit to Mid-Ohio as the duo wind the 5.4-liter V8 to its limits around the rapid road course. Subscribe: https://marshallpruettpodcast.com/subscribe Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast
This week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss Monday's IndyCar test at Barber Motorsports Park, which included David Malukas driving for Dale Coyne Racing, Ryan Hunter-Reay in an Ed Carpenter Racing car, and F1 mainstay Nico Hulkenberg with Arrow McLaren SP. Kevin breaks down the latest Silly Season rumors, including the latest on the number 20 car for Ed Carpenter Racing and where the Air Force sponsorship stands, plus the upcoming Chris Griffis Memorial Open Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course featuring all ladders from the Road to Indy. Kevin and Curt look back on the biggest storylines from the 2021 IndyCar season, including Helio Castroneves winning his fourth Indy 500, the emergence of the young drivers such as Alex Palou, Pato O'Ward and Colton Herta, and the disappointing seasons for James Hinchcliffe and Jimmie Johnson. They make way-too-early predictions for 2022, including bold picks for the Indy 500 and who they think will win next year's championship. Later in the show, Kevin is joined by Townsend Bell to discuss the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show and a variety of IndyCar topics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Center for Africana Studies is a resource housed in the College of Arts and Sciences but available for all Oklahoma State University students, faculty and staff to gain knowledge about Africa and its Diaspora. That obviously covers a lot, so the center's new director, Dr. Erica Townsend-Bell from the Department of Political Science, has a big job. We talk about that, race-related issues in America and globally, and why the terms used on the Census form are more important than you might think.
News is starting to break in the Indycar world and the Boys are on top of it. Why is Townsend Bell out at Vasser Sulli... er Sullivan? How environmental is Extreme E? Is a driverless Indy 500 in our future? Finally, why is Marco really hanging up the boots for full-time Indycar racing? This and so much more in this early season tight twenty!
NBC Analyst/Driver Townsend Bell spent the weekend racing in the IMSA doubleheader at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. He returned to The Freak Nation shortly after Sunday afternoon's race. He spent time as an analyst talking about racing in IndyCar and IMSA. Curiously enough, some of that analysis dovetailed with his own driving experiences. Listen...
NBC Analyst/Driver Townsend Bell spent the weekend racing in the IMSA doubleheader at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. He returned to The Freak Nation shortly after Sunday afternoon's race. He spent time as an analyst talking about racing in IndyCar and IMSA. Curiously enough, some of that analysis dovetailed with his own driving experiences. Listen...
Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Friday 6/5
Lunch Talk Live with Mike Tirico for Wednesday 5/20-Matt Kenseth pulls over to the side of the road on his way to tonight's NASCAR race at Darlington-Taylor Hall on his hopes for a return of the NHL season-IOC President Thomas Bach on planning for the Tokyo Olympics-Townsend Bell on what should have been Indy 500 week-Jim Harbaugh on the sting of constantly falling short vs Ohio St, his love for baseball, and the state of college athletics
Tom, Kristi, and Josh are joined by Bob Kevoian at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for our Carb Day broadcast. Tom talks one-on-one with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Danica Patrick, Mike Tirico, Hulman CEO Mark Miles, and Townsend Bell. Actor Drew Powell stops by with his friend and Indy 500 Pole Sitter Simon Pagenaud. IndyCar on NBC reporter Kevin Lee joins us to explain a little bit about the race. Drivers JR Hildebrand and Sage Karam also join us. Support the show.
Krista Voda, AJ Allmendinger, and Townsend Bell give updates on IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, and Supercross.
From the car driving back, we unload all of our thoughts and feelings from the Rolex 24. We run down how our INDYCAR drivers did (great for Rookies and Rossi…not so great for the others), how the all-female team did, and who the true winner of the race was – the Rain. Sure we're not Race Directors, but we don’t mince words about the hot topics of the race including how Alonso has the attitude we all want and just how the hell did Townsend Bell get 8 hours of sleep and we got none?! Past episodes, show notes, and blog entries can be found on our website: www.fastcarsfastgirls.com please visit, contact us, and let us know what you think. Visit us also on our social media: Twitter @FastCarsin317 Instagram FastCarsFastGirls and Facebook.com/FastCarsFastGirls As always, please subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with your friends and family. Thanks for listening
The TSN Racing Pod is BACK and bigger than ever! Tim Hauraney and Christian Ryan are on-location at Daytona International Speedway, bringing you coverage of the 24 Hours of Rolex. Drivers and sports car personalities Townsend Bell, Simon Pagenaud, Christian Fittipaldi, Mike Hull, and Alexander Rossi join the show ahead of one of the world's biggest races.
The TSN Racing Pod is BACK and bigger than ever! Tim Hauraney and Christian Ryan are on-location at Daytona International Speedway, bringing you coverage of the 24 Hours of Rolex. Drivers and sports car personalities Townsend Bell, Simon Pagenaud, Christian Fittipaldi, Mike Hull, and Alexander Rossi join the show ahead of one of the world's biggest races.
NBSCN commentator Townsend Bell is back as co-host for the Week In IndyCar podcast with Marshall Pruett to discuss the final pre-season tests at Sebring, the rumored existence of an IndyCar poll that ranked fans' favorite (and least liked) TV personalities, and predictions for IndyCar champion and Indy 500 winner. Next, they move onto listener Q&A that spans Bell's favorite moments with Paul Tracy, thoughts on which drivers could thrive with the new 2018 bodywork, the advice he'd give to himself as a Champ Car rookie, tips for improving IndyCar broadcasts, learning to engineer a car on an oval, and more in the last episode before the new season gets under way. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast for our full podcast archives. Subscribe: Apple (https://tinyurl.com/yaafkvch) Android (https://tinyurl.com/yconvyl3) Google (https://tinyurl.com/y8qtcuax) Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yby3lzr2)
IndyCar driver, sports car champion and television broadcaster Townsend Bell is 13th in our series of 15 episodes of Who The Hell Are You? on the Marshall Pruett Podcast. Among the things you'll learn from the Californian, he was an accomplice in a theft, would be a good friend to have in a bar fight, and turns into a rap MC every year at Le Mans... Bell's episode quote: “Exposed, afraid, and vulnerable. The most uncomfortable 20 minutes of my life.” Visit https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast for our full podcast archives. Subscribe: Apple (https://tinyurl.com/yaafkvch) Android (https://tinyurl.com/yconvyl3) Google (https://tinyurl.com/y8qtcuax) Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yby3lzr2)
IndyCar veteran and NBCSN commentator Townsend Bell joins Marshall Pruett as guest host for The Week in IndyCar to sort through a crazy stretch where Conor Daly was fired by A.J. Foyt Racing, Ed Jones was hired by Chip Ganassi Racing, Dale Coyne lost a driver he expected to return, and Brendon Hartley never drove for the team he'd signed with... Pruett and Bell also answer listener questions on the longest episode to date. Visit https://www.facebook.com/MarshallPruettPodcast for our full podcast archives. Subscribe: Apple (https://tinyurl.com/yaafkvch) Android (https://tinyurl.com/yconvyl3) Google (https://tinyurl.com/y8qtcuax) Spotify (https://tinyurl.com/yby3lzr2)
(06-10-2016) Steve Magnante talks which Matchbox car ignited his interest in cars, how he moved from sharing an acting class with Alyson Hannigan & Tobey Maguire to sharing a stage with classic cars. IndyCar driver Townsend Bell on how driving the Indy 500 is like downing a dose of "Wasabi" and facing off with Mario Andretti in a pizza making contest! Listen! Subscribe! Follow! Retweet! Rate us!!
Kyle Neal is the Marketing Manager of Partnerships and Events for Royal Purple, the world’s leading lubricant company. He currently spearheads all planning activities from concept to execution for automotive and sponsored racing events. He designs and builds display vehicles, trailer programs, and booths to promote product awareness and customer interaction. Kyle also creates Cause Marketing for Royal Purple’s sponsored youth programs. He was an integral part in the Royal Purple Las Vegas Bowl, the Red Bull Global Rallycross partnership, and their Indianapolis 500 sponsorship with driver Townsend Bell. That's Kyle above right with driver Townsend Bell at Indy.
On this week's podcast we're joined by Indianapolis 500 entrant and NBC Sports Network analyst Townsend Bell, and we have a very animated discussion on the merits of the current IndyCar racing formula at Texas Motor Speedway.
On this week's podcast we're joined by Indianapolis 500 entrant and NBC Sports Network analyst Townsend Bell, and we have a very animated discussion on the merits of the current IndyCar racing formula at Texas Motor Speedway.
Townsend Bell has just announced that he will participate in the 93rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 . Townsend will be piloting an IndyCar entered by KV Racing Technology. We had a chance to stop the ever speedy – Townsend Bell for a few moments – to learn more about what makes him tick as […] The post Townsend Bell and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.
Townsend Bell has just announced that he will participate in the 93rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 . Townsend will be piloting an IndyCar entered by KV Racing Technology. We had a chance to stop the ever speedy – Townsend Bell for a few moments – to learn more about what makes him tick as […] The post Townsend Bell and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.
Host Lauren Bohlander talks with Dreyer and Reinbold driver, Townsend Bell, about his family, racing, and more.
Host Lauren Bohlander talks with Dreyer and Reinbold driver, Townsend Bell, about his family, racing, and more.