Podcasts about Trackside

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 109th Indianapolis 500 as Alex Palou finally wins his maiden Indy 500 and continuing his dominant streak on the season. They also talk about who else stood out as winners and losers during the race. They later talk about Robert Shwartzman earning rookie of the year. In the second segment of the show, they talk about the Andretti and Prema cars failing post-race inspection. They also talk about how legitimate Conor Daly was before his penalty and how impressive Ross Chastain and Trackhouse was when they won the Coca-Cola 600. Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about the upcoming schedule for the race this weekend at Detroit In the second hour of the show, they talk about how Penske handled the race following the firings after the attenuator scandal. They also talk about how beneficial the hybrid was during the 500. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about why laps started counting when Scott McLaughlin crashed and if this will be anyone’s last Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jack Benyon of The Race, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap 2025 Carb Day with the Wienie 500 and Josef Newgarden on top of final practice and winning the pit stop competition. They also talk about the best storylines going into Sunday, with Robert Shwartzman, Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward, and Alex Palou. In the second segment of the show, they talk about Casey Irsay Foyt being named as the honorary Indy 500 starter. They also talk about how they think Kyle Larson will do in his second attempt at the double. They also talk about if Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, and Conor Daly are sleeper picks. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about how fans would react if Josef Newgarden won his third. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about what to expect for media coverage on race day and preview Carb Day! They also give an update on their Indy 500 tier rankings. They also talk more about the Penske firings. In the second segment of the show, they talk about the new Penske replacements calling strategy on Sunday. They also answer fan questions on X. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about how the Penske drivers responded to the team firings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jake Query as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about Team Penske firing Tim Cindric, Ron Ruzewski, and Kyle Moyer after their attenuator scandal. In the second segment of the show, they talk more about Team Penske’s attenuator scandal and how it unfolded on Sunday during qualifying. They also talk about how Doug Boles has responded to it. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Jake tells Curt about his community day experience. They also talk about their sleeper predictions for the Indy 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, it’s the 2025 Burger Bash! They start the show joined by Callum Ilott as he talks about being with Prema Racing for the Indy 500. They are later joined by James Hinchcliffe and Conor Daly as they talk about their race predictions and how Conor has performed this week. They are then joined by Santino Ferrucci and Ryan Hunter-Reay to talk about how their practice went today. To wrap up the first segment, they are joined by polesitter for the 109th Indianapolis 500, Robert Shwartzman to recap his qualifying run and talk with Jack Harvey on his 500 week. In the second segment of the show, Curt and Kevin are joined by Sting Ray Robb and Kyffin Simpson to recap their Monday practice. Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, they are joined by Bob Pockrass to talk about him living in Indiana and covering IndyCar and NASCAR. In the second hour of the show, Curt and Kevin announce that the 109th Indianapolis 500 is officially sold out! They then are joined by ClusterTruck CEO, Janet Monroe to talk about how ClusterTruck works. They later talk about qualifying and today’s practice with Alex Palou on top and make their predictions. In the fifth segment of the show, they answer live fan questions about the Penske scandal and the hybrid. They are then joined by Dr. Nassar Hanna of IU Health to talk about the Indy 500, lung screening, and the Indy 500 festival. They later talk about what Kevin witnessed when Team Penske was pulled out of the line. To wrap up another edition of the show, they send their thanks to everyone and get settled into race week! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trackside's Kevin Lee joins to talk about the Penske violation and penalty, Nippon Steel plans to invest $14 billion in US Steel's operations, Join us Carb Day Friday at "Just Add Water", Trump admin settles with Ashli Babbitt familySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Inside Indiana Business with Gerry Dick, we continue our “Business at the Brickyard” series from the newly renovated Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. The $60 million overhaul is already drawing crowds and boosting memberships, with new interactive exhibits, STEM learning opportunities and a major spotlight on Roger Penske's legacy. Penske Entertainment's Allison Melangton joins Gerry to discuss how IndyCar is strengthening its connection to fans across Indiana — from porch parties and statewide fan fests to collaborations with the arts community. Also in this episode: Big sales at the State Fairgrounds: Mecum Auctions wraps up nine days of bidding with more than 3,000 collector cars and over $100 million in transactions. Roche ramps up in Indy: The company will invest $550 million in its diagnostics campus and bring hundreds of jobs to the city. Slate Auto chooses Warsaw: The electric vehicle startup is repurposing a former printing facility to build affordable EVs, with production starting in 2026. “100 Days to Indy” returns: The hit docuseries gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at IndyCar stars and their lives off the track. Sam Schmidt marks 25 years: The racing legend expands his impact through the Driven NeuroRecovery Center in Carmel, offering new hope to people with spinal cord injuries. Higher ed investments: Goshen College opens a $21 million nursing training center, and Eli Lilly teams up with Purdue for a $250 million research collaboration. Trackside eats: Yelp's Brittany Smith shares five fan-favorite restaurants near Indiana racetracks, including stops in Speedway, Kokomo and Hobart. As the Indy 500 approaches, we spotlight the people, companies and communities fueling Indiana's motorsports economy.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap Fast Friday with Scott McLaughlin topping the charts with a tow at 233. They also talk about how Kyffin Simpson and Kyle Larson will do in qualifying after crashing today. In the second half of the show, they make their picks on who will make it into the Fast 12 and who will be in the Bump Day consideration. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the Indy 500 nearly being sold out. Then they recap the qualifying draw, with Marcus Ericsson taking the first spot to qualify tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the second day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Alex Palou taking the top spot late with a 227 over Will Power and Josef Newgarden. In the second half of the show, Curt and Greg talk about Joey Logano making a cameo at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for practice. They also talk about IndyCar adjusting five race times to avoid conflicts with other series, most notably with Gateway becoming a Sunday night race. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Greg talk about the upcoming Burger Bash! They also talk about Tony Kanaan’s testing getting pushed back until tomorrow. They finally talk about Colton Herta’s number font being changed to look like Dan Wheldon’s when he won the 2005 Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look back at day three of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Josef Newgarden leading the way, and saw Christian Rasmussen spinning in turn two. They also talk about who looks good in practice/qualifying sims, Honda changing engines, and how effective the hybrid engine is. They later talk about Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick joining the FOX Indy 500 broadcast, along with Jimmie Johnson doing the two-seater ride with Tom Brady. Later, they talk about Tony Kanaan finally doing his refresher session filling in for Kyle Larson. In the second half of the show, Curt is joined with Kevin Bowen to talk about what would be the bigger headline, Josef Newgarden winning three-straight, Helio Castroneves winning his fifth, or Kyle Larson winning the double. They also talk about who looks good in the no-tow times, and how they think Conor Daly will perform. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt previews the fast Friday schedule for tomorrow! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the opening day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Will Power on top after a weather affected day. They also talk about way too early bump day candidates. They later talk about what to expect differently for the second day of practice. In the second half of the show, Curt and Greg look at who impressed as one of the one off drivers. They also talk about how many more Indy 500’s Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti, Ed Carpenter, and Takuma Sato will compete in. They later talk about how impressive Dreyer & Reinbold Racing looked in their return with Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Greg talk about how Kyle Larson looked on the first day of practice, along with the rest of Arrow McLaren. They later talk about what would be a bigger story: Josef Newgarden winning three straight, Helio Castroneves winning his fifth, Kyle Larson successfully pulling off the double, or Alex Palou continues his dominant stretch. They also congratulate Alexander and Kelly Rossi on the birth of their son, Benjamin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Sonsio Grand Prix, with Alex Palou winning once again and finally having a caution, from David Malukas. They later look ahead at the weather forecast for the week of practice for the Indianapolis 500. They also talk about what the week looks like for Tony Kanaan and Kyle Larson. They even look back at the heartbreaking weekend for Kyffin Simpson and how impressive Rinus VeeKay has been. In the second half of the show, Curt and Kevin look ahead at the new FOX One streaming app. They also talk about Michael Strahan, David Letterman, and Josef Newgarden at the FOX Upfront presentation. They later talk about David Letterman joking with Jack Harvey during the Indy grid walk. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Kevin preview next week’s Burger Bash! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode isn't just high-energy—it's high-octane. Special host Jana Maloney heads trackside at COTA (Circuit of The Americas) in Austin, Texas, to catch up with Sarah Stasney, a trailblazing female race car driver, instructor, and all-around speed enthusiast.As Sarah hits the track in her McLaren, Jana rides along—literally—experiencing the thrill from the passenger seat before the two sit down for a powerful conversation on what it means to take the wheel in a male-dominated sport.Sarah shares her journey from her early days racing a Miata to becoming a certified instructor at one of the most iconic tracks in the country. Built in 2012, COTA is home to the only Formula One race in the U.S. and has quickly become a proving ground for drivers and a landmark for motorsport fans worldwide. For Sarah, it's also been a classroom, a proving ground, and a launchpad.From her first impressions of racing to the deeper understanding she's gained instructing from the right seat, Sarah talks passion, precision, and the lessons learned at 100+ mph.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jake Query, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they talk about Scott McLaughlin’s press conference on a potential Indiana Pacers/New York Knicks Playoff Game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, the same day as the 109th Indianapolis 500. They also talk about Alex Palou’s press conference as he talked about his desire to win the Indy 500. Later, they talk about the very impressive run from Rinus VeeKay at Barber and talk about his high hopes going into the Indy GP. In the second half of the show, Curt and Jake look at how the strategy could unfold with the new tire rules for the Indy GP. They later talk about who stands out the most in the standings. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Curt and Jake look at the season outlook so far for Marcus Ericsson and look ahead at the weekend schedule for the Indy GP. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look back at Alex Palou’s HRC sponsorship when he dominated Barber, and wonders if Chevrolet could do something similar. They later look at how comparable Alex Palou’s reign is to others like Scott Dixon and Will Power. They also talk about the new tire rules for Indianapolis. In the second half of the show, they answer fan questions on X, such as how likely it could be for Alex Palou could sweep the month of May and how well Liam Sceats is performing in Indy NXT. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin answers more fan questions on X, such as if Dennis Hauger could get the Cadillac F1 seat. Kevin also talks about more updates on the Burger Bash and a bourbon tasting event in Broad Ripple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jake Query, Jake fills in for Kevin Lee as he fulfills his pit reporting duties at Barber Motorsports Park. They look back at today’s first practice session for the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix with Marcus Ericsson ending the session on top. In the second half of the show, they look at how beneficial Felix Rosenqvist is to different teams. They also look at his season so far, along with Christian Lundgaard. They also look back at Team Penske’s history at the Barber Motorsports Park. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, they talk about Scott McLaughlin’s massive save in today’s practice, and how well he has been able to adapt to the series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw, Greg fills in for Kevin Lee as he travels to Barber Motorsports Park. They look back at the history of the show and how they each got into their respective media roles covering IndyCar and the Indianapolis 500. In the second half of the show, they look ahead at this race weekend at Barber, why drivers like it, who’s the favorite, and who needs to step up. They later talk about Scott McLaughlin becoming a dual citizen. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Curt talks about the race dates for St. Petersburg and others in 2026. Curt also talks about the passing of Ed Pink. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KGMI's Adam Smith and Dianna Hawryluk chat about hiking in western Whatcom County, immersive art from Paper Whale and Allied Arts Children's Art Walk in downtown Bellingham, Kulshan's Trackside location opening for the season, Cinco de Mayo at El Suenito, and Massy Ferguson performing at the Shakedown.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they answer fan questions on X, starting with Alex Palou’s stats at Barber and Indianapolis. They also talk about the weather outlook for this weekend for Barber In the second half of the show, they look ahead at this weekend’s schedule for Barber. They also look forward as the race will go against NASCAR in Texas, Formula 1 in Miami, and Indiana Pacers playoff basketball against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Later, they answer more fan questions on X, such as talking about the Indy 500 pre-race show, and what to do around the town leading up to the Indy 500. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks Kyle Larson replacing Connor Zilisch in the NASCAR Xfinity Race at Texas after Zilisch suffered a lower back injury from his crash at Talladega. Kevin also talks about McLaren dropping their Formula E program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the second day of open testing for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Scott McLaughlin fastest using the boost, and Alex Palou fastest using race trim. They also talk about the crashes from Kyle Larson and Takuma Sato. Later they look and compare Chevrolet and Honda on who looks good early on. In the second half of the show, they rank their tiers of drivers and manufacturers for this year’s Indy 500. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin is joined with Andrew Knauff of The Even Keel Company to talk about the VIP sponsorship for the Burger Bash! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they give some more updates on the upcoming Burger Bash! They later talk about the reveal of the 2025 Indianapolis 500 pace car, featuring the 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZL1 with capable speeds of 233 mph. They also talk about the latest news for Takuma Sato’s car after his massive crash in open testing. They also make their early predictions about who could be in the Bump Day mix. In the second half of the show, Kevin is joined by Jack Harvey, pit reporter for FOX, and driver of the #24 INVST Chevrolet for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to talk about Star Wars references, how his Indy 500 open testing went, who he thinks looks good after testing, and how big of a factor the hybrid will play in. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about the recent practice update for the race this weekend at Barber. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tonight, on a Wednesday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they are live from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to recap day one of open testing for the 109th Indianapolis 500. They talk about what they observed early on and who has new liveries for the race. They also talk about fewer than 10,000 tickets are available for this year's race, and they also talk about the possibility of Mexico City going on the 2026 calendar. Later in the first hour of the show, they answer fan questions from X, talking about what to expect for the second day of testing, how the show’s upcoming schedule could conflict with the Indiana Pacers Playoffs, how the drivers reacted to the hybrid, and who looked good on the no-tow charts. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about Kevin getting a new car. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about upcoming details for the Burger Bash. They also talk about Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden topping the timing charts on the first day of testing, with Kyle Larson dealing with technical gremlins and finishing 11th, and that nine of the top ten cars were Honda’s. They also talk about Graham Rahal brushing the wall, while Santino Ferrucci and Jack Harvey had engine failures and hybrid issues, and Rinus VeeKay had a slow day along with his Dale Coyne Racing teammate, Jacob Abel. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about the latest relief driver rules for Kyle Larson and Tony Kanaan. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about what to learn for tomorrow’s testing and some news regarding RLL’s IMSA program with BMW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on a Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Kyle Kirkwood’s winning weekend and the overall race weekend from Long Beach. They also talk about NASCAR’s Ben Kennedy being in attendance at the race. They also talk about what the rest of the season could look like for Kirkwood and Alex Palou. They later talk about the tire strategy played out during the race. Then they talk about the standout weekends from Sting Ray Robb, Kyffin Simpson, and Christian Lundgaard. Later in the first hour of the show, they talk about Felix Rosenqvist being super consistent. They also talk about Team Penske not having stellar qualifying results but making up for it in the race itself. They later talk about the crash between Colton Herta and Jacob Abel in morning warmup. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about the passing of Larry Henry and look back at his best radio highlights. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about the upcoming Indy 500 open testing along with the latest on the Indy 500 entry list. They also talk about Katherine Legge not competing in this year’s Indy 500 and will shift her focus on NASCAR with sponsorship from e.l.f. Cosmetics. They even talk about the disappointing TV ratings for Long Beach as they competed against NASCAR at Bristol and the Masters, preview the rookies for the Indy 500, and what some TV/race schedules will look like for 2026. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about the major improvements on the FOX side with graphics and see Will Buxton and Jack Harvey getting more comfortable in their respective roles. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about Robert Wicken’s IMSA race from Long Beach and what’s next for him. Kevin also talks about his experience in an earthquake and more details on the upcoming Burger Bash! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

Tampa Bay is a pro sports town. You've got the Lightning for Hockey, Buccaneers for Football, and the Rays for baseball. That attracts folks for hundreds of games in the area this year.But there's another huge presence: the numbers are in for the first IndyCar Series broadcast of the season for the audience that watched Alex Palou and Josef Newgarden battle  on the streets of St. Petersburg's waterfront.  1.4 million viewers watched, a steep increase from last year's race.And if you were anywhere near downtown St. Pete at the start of March, you probably heard it, as the streets alongside the marina were transformed into a racetrack for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.  For this episode, Florida Matters takes you to the Grand Prix, where motor racing fans talk about what keeps them coming back. And you'll hear what drivers like Hailie Deegan and Lochie Hughes think about racing in St. Pete. And- we talk with Chris Steinocher, President and CEO at St Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission's Claire Lessinger, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee hosting the Women's Final Four. They share insights into what it takes to bring marquee events to Tampa Bay, and how they help power the area's economy. 

Tampa Bay is a pro sports town. You've got the Lightning for Hockey, Buccaneers for Football, and the Rays for baseball. That attracts folks for hundreds of games in the area this year.But there's another huge presence: the numbers are in for the first IndyCar Series broadcast of the season for the audience that watched Alex Palou and Josef Newgarden battle  on the streets of St. Petersburg's waterfront.  1.4 million viewers watched, a steep increase from last year's race.And if you were anywhere near downtown St. Pete at the start of March, you probably heard it, as the streets alongside the marina were transformed into a racetrack for the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.  For this episode, Florida Matters takes you to the Grand Prix, where motor racing fans talk about what keeps them coming back. And you'll hear what drivers like Hailie Deegan and Lochie Hughes think about racing in St. Pete. And- we talk with Chris Steinocher, President and CEO at St Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission's Claire Lessinger, Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Local Organizing Committee hosting the Women's Final Four. They share insights into what it takes to bring marquee events to Tampa Bay, and how they help power the area's economy. 

Tonight, on a live in-studio edition of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin as they start by recapping The Thermal Club weekend where Alex Palou passed Pato O’Ward in the final 10 laps to go back-to-back to start the 2025 season. They also talk about how the rest of season could play out for Palou Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the upcoming rookie testing at the Nashville Superspeedway and a road course test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Kevin and Curt later answer fan questions on X, starting with TV ratings as Thermal Club didn’t do well as NASCAR and F1 did, along with the NCAA Tournament in full swing. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the future of The Thermal Club. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk more about who else stood out from the Thermal Club weekend such as Andretti Global, Meyer Shank Racing, and Alexander Rossi. They also talk about the tripped circuit breaker that caused the blackout from the Thermal Club. Later in the second hour of the program, they are joined by Greg and Wade Knapp. As Wade prepares for college, Kevin gives him advice on the media industry and IndyCar. Wade also asks how Pato O’Ward’s weekend from Thermal Club is an outlier for the rest of his season and why Alex Palou’s name hasn’t been tossed around the Cadillac F1 seat conversation. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin and Curt answer more fan questions on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on a Wednesday night edition of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin as Kevin is live in Sebring getting ready for the 12 Hours of Sebring this weekend. They start the show recapping how Kevin’s pit reporting went from St. Petersburg on FOX. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the St. Petersburg race, how Alex Palou managed to charge his way through the field, and how Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden wandering by what could’ve been at the end of the race. They also talk about how Pato O’Ward could’ve saved his season by going from 23rd to 11th in the race, and how Will Power and Colton Herta need a good rebound for Thermal Club. Later, they talk about what Herta’s future could look like in Formula 1 as Cadillac was officially confirmed. To wrap up wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about Sebring, Jackson Lee, and Hampus Ericsson. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about which drivers could land the Cadilac Formula 1 seats and also talk about driver contracts. They also talk about Takuma Sato returning to Rahal Letterman Lanigan for the 109th Indianapolis 500, driving the #75 AMADA Honda. Later, Marcus Ericsson joins the show to talk about his brother, Hampus Ericsson, competing in this weekend’s 12 Hours of Sebring, and to recap his last race from St. Petersburg. They also talk about with Sato’s addition to the entry list, there is officially 34 entries as they discuss if there are going to be more entries. Later in the second hour of the program, they recap the most recent testing from Barber Motorsports Park. They also talk about how Prema Racing did in their debut, and how Prema can keep Robert Shwartzman up. Later, they talk about Christopher Bell going three-in-a-row at Phoenix last weekend in the NASCAR Cup Series, along with the soon opening of the new Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. Finally, Kevin announces the return of the Burger Bash! Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about Jackson Lee’s race for this weekend in Sebring, NHRA driver Bob Tasca III making comments about FOX and their marketing, full IndyCar race replays on YouTube immediately after, and FOX Nation picking up 100 Days to Indy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on a shortened Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Mark Jaynes as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg as Alex Palou held off Scott Dixon and Josef Newgarden to officially start his championship defense. They also talk about how Mark’s call went on the IndyCar Radio Network along with how some races have added extra laps. Later, they talk about Will Power’s crash and how it looks on him as he is in a contract year and Pato O’Ward’s charge from 23rd to 11th. Later in the first hour of the show, Curt and Mark talk about the impressive weekends from Christian Lundgaard and Rinus VeeKay. They also talk about the passing of Lee Kunzman. Later, they talk about Katherine Legge making her NASCAR Cup Series debut this weekend from Phoenix and briefly talk about Christopher Bell going back-to-back winning at Circuit of The Americas. To wrap up wrap up another edition of the show, Curt talks about Kevin getting back in the pits for FOX and in the booth for Indy NXT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, it’s officially race week at St. Petersburg. They talk more about the FOX IndyCar commercials and remain hopeful that it draws attention for future fans. They also talk about what is the biggest headline and which driver will have a more improved year going into this weekend’s season opener at St. Petersburg. Later, they talk about TWG Motorsports. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Will Power’s status on the series and on his contract along with David Malukas. 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 talk about which driver has more to prove this season: Alexander Rossi, Rinus VeeKay, or Christian Lundgaard. They also talk about which driver has more on the line: Will Power or Marcus Ericsson. Later, they also talk about which driver will make a bigger jump this season: Pato O’Ward, Josef Newgarden, or Marcus Ericsson. They also talk about who will be the highest finishing A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver in points: Santino Ferrucci or David Malukas. Later, they talk about who is going to be the highest finishing Team Penske driver in points: Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, or Josef Newgarden. They also talk about who they think could win the rookie of the year battle: Louis Foster, Jacob Abel, or Robert Shwartzman. They talk about who could have the best sophomore season: Nolan Siegel, Kyffin Simpson, or Christian Rasmussen. Later in the second hour of the program, they briefly recap the NASCAR race from Atlanta. They also talk about a possible revival of 100 Days to Indy on FOX Nation. Later, they talk about Hy-Vee not returning as a title sponsor for Iowa and Milwaukee. They also talk about the possibility of the new car coming for the 2027 season. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about some final thoughts and answers fan questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on a live studio edition of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Doug Boles becoming the newest president of IndyCar, replacing Jay Frye, while keeping his current role at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the IndyCar test sessions from Sebring and who they were impressed with. They also talk about Rinus VeeKay signing with Dale Coyne Racing driving the #18 Honda for a full season. Later, they talk about Helio Castroneves’s weekend competing in the Daytona 500, and how they react to everyone complaining about Castroneves getting in on a provisional. To wrap up the first hour of the show, they answer fan questions from X. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt answer more fan questions on X and later, Curts talks with Santino Ferrucci of A.J. Foyt Racing to recap the Sebring testing, how he is connecting with new teammate, David Malukas, and looking forward to the 109th Indianapolis 500. Later in the second hour of the program, Curt talks with Nathan Brown of the IndyStar to talk about Doug Boles’s newest president role with IndyCar and keeping his same role with IMS. They also talk about what the top storylines for the season are and who could perform the best in new places. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, they talk about next week being race week at St. Petersburg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on a Monday edition of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about IndyCar’s new commercials that aired during Super Bowl LIX, including the new Pato O’Ward spot, with Josef Newgarden and Joey Logano making appearences on Bourbon Street. They also talk about how well FOX has promoted the series. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the IndyCar and Indy NXT practice and qualifying television schedule for St. Petersburg. They also talk about with the Kansas City Chiefs not being able to three-peat, they talk about if Alex Palou or Josef Newgarden will be the first to three-peat. To wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about the 100 Days Out party at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Valentine’s Day and the possibility of Netflix becoming F1’s next TV provider. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about this weekend’s upcoming Daytona 500 and how there is a NASCAR race every weekend until early November. They later break down the Daytona 500 schedule and the BC39 running on July 1-2. Later, they talk about the Cadillac F1 team buying property from Hendrick Motorsports. They also talk about who could win the rookie of the year battle. Later in the second hour of the program, they answer more fan questions from X. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks more about Netflix looking into the F1 TV rights deal, the newest season of Drive to Survive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Tim Cindric stepping down as president of Team Penske but will retain the same role as Penske’s IndyCar program. They also recap last week’s testing from the Thermal Club and how well Prema and Robert Shwartzman did along with Andretti and Marcus Ericsson, as well as preview the next test at Sebring. Later, they talk about the revealing of Andretti’s liveries for the 2025 season, with new notables of Kyle Kirkwood with Chili’s and Marcus Ericsson reuniting with Bryant. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt answer fan questions from X, starting with the latest update on Fox’s latest streaming platform. They also talk about the latest about who could land the final seat for Coyne and who could be in the booth and pits for IndyCar and Indy NXT. To wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about Jack William Miller driving for Abel Motorsports with Miller Vinatieri Motorsports and preview the second hour. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about what they learned from content days with the drivers asking for a new car for potentially the 2027 season. Drivers asked for a lighter car, easier passing, and power steering. They also talk about Santino Ferrucci being very optimistic about how the upcoming season will go for him and for A.J. Foyt Enterprises. Later, they talk about how well David Malukas will do for Foyt and how he could fit in a future with Penske. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about Zak Brown’s state of the sport. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about Ford returning to WEC, a possible return to Adelaide, and the Las Vegas F1 race moving up two hours earlier. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Curt’s recent induction into the Indiana Sportswriters & Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame. They talk about McLaren and Zak Brown eyeing an expansion into sportscars and it could potentially impact their IndyCar and Formula E teams. They also talk about Jimmie Johnson becoming the majority owner of Legacy Motor Club along with Knighthead Capital Management taking a minority stake. There are also reports according to Tony Donohue, that Jimmie Johnson could co-own an Indianapolis 500 ride with Tom Brady for Chip Ganassi Racing and Sebastien Bourdais being the driver. They also talk about Takuma Sato being in high talks for another Indy 500 one-off. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Penske Entertainment will take over promoting the Big Machine Music City Grand Prix. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin answers some fan questions from X and previews the second hour. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about what the practice schedule could look like for the IndyCar season. They recap the 24 Hours of Daytona with Porsche Penske going back-to-back as Felipe Nasr, Nick Tandy, and Laurens Vanthoor being the overall winners. They also talk about how other IndyCar drivers finished in the race and how the TV crew managed themselves for 24 hours. Later, they talk about ticket prices for the Thermal Club race. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about the second FOX IndyCar driver commercial featuring Alex Palou, and that there will be one more with Pato O’Ward and more commercials during the Super Bowl. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin recaps the results of the IndyCar testing at Thermal Club and previews the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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.

Tonight, on the 2025 season premiere of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Helio Castroneves attempting the 67th Daytona 500 driving for the #91 Wendy’s Chevrolet for Trackhouse Racing as part of their Project 91 campaign. Castroneves will compete as an open car, meaning he will have to race his way into the field, and they break down who the rest of the other open cars will be. They also talk about Marco Andretti competing in his 20th Indianapolis 500 this year driving the #98 MAPEI Honda for Andretti Global. Later, they talk about Conor Daly signing with Juncos Hollinger Racing driving the #77 Chevrolet full-time. They also talk about who could be the final candidates for Dale Coyne Racing. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about watching old races and previous Indy 500 winners and drivers who have competed in the 24 Hours of Daytona along with the history of the Hans device. They also talk about with the addition of Marco Andretti being added to the Indy 500 entry list, there are officially 33 confirmed entries. Later, they talk about a future lineup for the Cadillac F1 team for 2026. They also talk about Sebastian Wheldon signing with Prema Racing to compete in F4. To wrap up the first hour of the program, they talk about Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson departing Arrow McLaren after McLaren has completed their buyout of the team. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the upcoming Chili Bowl with familiar drivers competing, along with Katherine Legge competing in the ARCA race at Daytona. They also talk about IndyCar releasing the TV times for the season on FOX along with the Indy NXT TV schedule. Later, they answer fan questions from X about Linus Lundqvist, the 2026 schedule, and more. Later in the second hour of the program, they talk about the upcoming livery launch of Prema Racing at Prema, rumors of Will Buxton joining the FOX lineup, and the rumors of a third engine manufacturer. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about some new episodes of Dinner with Racers episodes and answers some final fan questions and comments on X. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on the 2024 season finale of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they begin to look back at their favorite moments from the 2024 season. They talk about the latest in the Conor Daly and Polkadot plans for 2025 saga. The latest news comes as Daly had a chance for a full-time ride for Sam Hunt Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for 2025 and a one-off Indianapolis 500 ride once again with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. But that deal has been voted down. They also talk about Dreyer & Reinbold Racing pursuing to get back to full-time racing in 2027 with the new chassis. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about who could get the remaining seats at Juncos Hollinger Racing and Dale Coyne Racing. They also talk about who could be available for any Indy 500 only rides, where Gavin Ward will land, where does Honda want to go moving forward, is Mexico City or other markets available, and who is going to be the commentators for FOX and race times. To wrap up the first hour of the program, Kevin previews the second hour and an incoming interview with Dave Calabro! To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about which IndyCar drivers will be competing in the Chili Bowl and the 24 Hours of Daytona along with Linus Lundqvist could end up for 2025. Later in the second hour of the program, Kevin and Curt are joined by Dave Calabro of WTHR and the PA announcer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as he talks about his retirement at WTHR and gives advice to young adults in the media industry. Dave also talks about his past when he first started in the media. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin gives some fast thoughts on some other rumors and reports for 2025, a new event added for sprint cars at the dirt track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Brickyard weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on a truncated edition of Trackside, the two talk about their Thanksgiving weekends, and they talk about the approaching month of January and how the off season really ends there. They talk about Michael Cannon going to Prema Autosports for the 2025 season. Kevin talks about Jack Harvey possibly driving for Dreyer and Reinbold in the Indy 500.  Later, Kevin and Curt talk about what F1 drivers could possibly end up racing in IndyCar in 2025, including Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, and more. They also talk about who will compete in F1 for Cadillac, including Colton Herta and Perez. They also talk about backup drivers if Herta cannot compete in F1.  To end the show, Kevin talks about how Jerry Seinfeld's Steve McQueen Le Mans car will go up for auction soon, and if Caitlin Clark will be involved in the 2025 Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.