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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.

Teddy is away, so we have gone to the bench and replaced him with an absolute legend in Phillipa Morris from Trackside.With Pip being a Panthers fan, we have to ask are the fans already waving the white flag this year? Blake Ayshford retires from gambling… only to return a few seconds later. Quite the emotional roller coaster. We launch the campaign to bring back the good ole fashioned chip and chase in this week's Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. Is The Bunker slowing the game down too much in a bid to crackdown on illegal tackles? We look ahead to this week's games as the Warriors return to action after a week off.

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.

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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.

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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.

Strap in, kids—it's time for another story from Jeff's past, and this one's a doozy. In 1967, future pro racer and INTC host Jeff Braun won a contest to visit the United States F1 Grand Prix at Watkins Glen.  Jeff was nine years old. The trip blew his mind. Guaranteed in this ep: Our very own J.B. as a wee man! Quality hangs with Dan Gurney and Jack Brabham! Sam explaining why Sixties F1 was bonkers-deadly but great! Jeff swimming at the Glen Motor Inn with Gurney and Jim Clark and Graham "Mustache" Hill! A private garage tour! And more! This show's format rotates weekly, because squirrel. We call this format “Jeff Tells a Story.” RELATED TRIVIA: So at one point, our boy hits the Watkins concession stands. He wants a burger. Being nine, he is not tall, can't see over the counter. Then, suddenly, someone lifts him up. He turns around—it's future F1 World Champion Jochen Rindt! Suited and booted, driving that weekend, three years before his death at Monza. RIP, you legend: Trackside meatwich brings everybody together. This episode was produced by Mike Perlman. ** Who We Are + Spicy Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.ItsNotTheCar.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ** Support It's Not the Car: Contribute on Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/notthecar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ** Topic suggestions, feedback, questions? Let us know what you think! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠INTCPod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ** Check out Sam's new book! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Smithology: Thoughts, Travels, and Semi-Plausible Car Writing, 2003–2023⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ** Where to find us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/intcpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thatsamsmith/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/j.v.braun/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/rossbentley/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rossbentley.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://speedsecrets.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ** ABOUT THE SHOW: It's Not the Car is a podcast about people and speed. We tell racing stories and leave out the boring parts. Ross Bentley is a former IndyCar driver, a bestselling author, and a world-renowned performance coach. Jeff Braun is a champion race engineer. Sam Smith is an award-winning writer and a former executive editor of Road & Track magazine. We don't love racing for the nuts and bolts—we love it for what it asks of the meatbag at the wheel. New episodes every Tuesday.

Tonight, on a live in-studio edition of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about the midday notes from today's testing from The Thermal Club with the new rookie drivers. They also talk about the filming of a new Honda commercial in Las Vegas with Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda driving IndyCars. Later, they talk about the mutual split of Arrow McLaren and Gavin Ward.   Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin talks to Curt talk with Gabby Chaves to talk about his recent test at Texas Motor Speedway with Andretti Global and how the deal came to be.   To wrap up the first hour of the program, Kevin talks with Dr. Nassar Hanna of the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center to talk about November being lung cancer awareness month.   To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Penske Entertainment purchasing the Long Beach Grand Prix and how F1 or NASCAR could play in the future of the event. They also talk about the F1 Monaco Grand Prix getting a switched and nonconflicting date with the Indy 500 starting in June 2026.   Later in the second hour of the program, Kevin and Curt look at the 2025 IndyCar and NASCAR TV schedules and start times. They also talk about the results from the Thermal Club rookie test and talk with Hunter McElrea to discuss how his test sessions went and preview his next season in LMP2.   Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Scott Dixon, Alex Palou, and Felix Rosenqvist competing in the 24 Hours of Daytona for Meyer Shank Racing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

00:00 – 24:56 – JMV begins the show by talking about the Pacers loss on the road to the Toronto Raptors. Tyrese Haliburton does not look like himself through the early part of the season; JMV dives into if that's due to injury, or something far more concerning.  24:57 – 40:39 – Greg Rakestraw from the ISC Sports Network joins the show! Greg and JMV talk about the upcoming IU-Ohio State game and how important that game is, as well as the doubters and haters of IU football and how deserving they are of being in the playoffs.   40:40 – 43:53 – JMV wraps up the first hour by talking about IU football and their playoff chances.   43:54 – 1:10:48 – Jeremiah Johnson of Pacers Television joins the show to give his thoughts on the Pacers loss to the Toronto Raptors last night! Jeremiah and JMV talk about the Pacers and their defensive struggles, as well as the significant injuries they are dealing with. They dive into the play of Tyrese Haliburton, and how he may be dealing with some issues himself. They then look ahead to the Pacers upcoming schedule.   1:10:49 – 1:20:44 – JMV reacts to Tommy Tuberville's comments about Indiana and “buying a team”. JMV then reads comments from listeners of the show!    1:20:45 – 1:26:24 – JMV wraps up the 2nd hour by talking about the Pacers and their lack of consistency.   1:26:24 – 1:51:14 – JMV talks to Joel A Erickson of the IndyStar as the Colts get ready to face the Detroit Lions this coming Sunday! Joel and JMV talk Detroit head coach Dan Campbell, and what interest the Colts had in him several years ago when they interviewed him for their head coaching vacancy that eventually was filled by Frank Reich. The two of them reflect on Anthony Richardson's career day against the Jets, and if he can carry that momentum forward.   1:51:15 – 2:03:07 – JMV reads some question and comments from listeners of the show!  2:03:08 – 2:09:41 – JMV wraps up the show with some more phone calls, as well as with talking with Kevin Lee of Trackside!  Support the show: https://1075thefan.com/the-ride-with-jmv/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Ainhoa Begiristain from Oracle Red Bull Racing to our podcast. This week, Trackside Controls Engineer at Oracle Red Bull Racing, Ainhoa, joins us to talk about why she loves her role, what she does, and her journey as a Women In Motorsport. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tonight, on Trackside, we have a new race on the calendar! IndyCar will be headed to Arlington, Texas, for a street race. Curt and Kevin talk about what the layout may look like, and if Texas Motor Speedway will ever return to the IndyCar schedule. They talk about the partnership between IMS, the Texas Rangers, and the Dallas Cowboys. Kevin poses the question about whether they are adding a race or taking away a race already on the schedule. They also touch on the Michael Jordan/NASCAR lawsuit.  Later, Kevin answers questions about usernames, an announcement for Mexico City perhaps joining the schedule, and where Thermal will fall during the calendar. They talk about the promo budget for races, and contractual obligations to promote races. They also talk about Michael Andretti stepping down from his leadership role at Andretti, and the press release he put out explaining why he stepped down. They also talk about Nolan Siegal retaking his rookie orientation again, as he did not qualify for the 500 last year.  To round out the first hour, Kevin previews the next hour and previews the Petit Le Mans IMSA race.   In the second hour of the show, Sam Schmidt joins the show with Curt to talk about the Conquer Paralysis Now headquarters opening in Indianapolis. Schmidt talks about the importance of the new building, and how paralysis healthcare has changed since Schmidt's crash. He talks about how the program bridges the gap between the hospital and full recovery. He also talks about the charter system and becoming a grandpa. He also talks about the emotions he felt watching Pato lose the lead during the 500 on the last lap.  Later, Hunter McElrea joins the show to talk about his first IMSA win, and his time in INDY NXT. He tells Kevin about the upcoming Petit Le Mans race, and he describes what it's like to drive an LMP2 car. He compares the weight to other cars, and talks about how LMP2 cars are similar in speed to an INDY NXT car, but in different areas.  To end the show, Kevin normally recaps what we missed, but for once, we haven't missed anything! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside, we have a lot of news to talk about! Kevin and Curt start the show by talking about Keanu Reeves racing at IMS. They discuss Rossi moving to Ed Carpenter Racing, and how he can help Ed Carpenter Racing become a better team. They also talk about Christian Rasmussen going to ECR as well. They debate on who will be in the Juncos lineup, and Jamie Chadwick's test at IMS. Kevin talks about how she could benefit from another year of Indy NXT.  Later, Kevin and Curt talk about the big news that Michael Andretti has stepped down from his leadership role at Andretti. They talk about who will take over in Andretti's stead, and what will happen to the team's name. They speculate if the reason Andretti stepped down was because of F1 refusing to have the Andretti branding. They also discuss Wayne Taylor Racing removing the Andretti name from their branding.  To round out the first hour, Kevin previews the next hour.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt look at some tweets by fans. They talk about the group that Zak Brown and Michael Andretti formed called Andretti Acquisition Corp. II, and what the purpose of the organization is. Could it be to buy IndyCar? They also answer a question about other investors being added to IndyCar to help with growing the series. They also talk about the schedule, and the importance of avoiding football.  Later, Kevin and Curt talk about the likelihood of returning to some previous tracks that fans have been vying for several seasons. They talk about if they will ever go back to Phoenix and Watkins Glen. They also talk about the possibility of Daniel Riccardo racing IndyCar, and his fear of ovals.  To end the show, Kevin reviews what they missed, including if the IMS oval test will be open to the public. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside, there's so much to talk about we had to skip the intro! Kevin and Curt breakdown the new IndyCar charter system, and shuffling team lineups that were recently announced. They also talk about the IMSA race at IMS. They talk about Rahal's win at the brickyard, and why the FBI searched the RLL shop, and why the FBI may care about it. Kevin goes to the X Box and answers listener questions. They talk about Rinus Veekay departing from Carpenter, and ECR's lineup going into next season.  Later, Curt and Kevin answer more listener questions, including if Rinus Veekay's career is over in IndyCar, and where he could possibly go. They talk about the driver lineup at Rahal, and where Linus Lundqvist could go. Kevin believes Linus could go to Rahal as Rossi will be at Carpenter. They answer a listener question about what the perfect number of races on the schedule, and some new tracks that could get added to the calendar.   To round out the first hour, Kevin previews the next hour.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt delve into the charter system, and give the ins and outs of the system, what it means for the sport, what's good about it, bad about it, and more. They talk about the Dale Coyne rule, and how teams will be capped at 3 drivers per season. Prema will also not have a charter but will be able to start every race next year outside of the 500, without risk of getting bumped. They also speculate if Dale Coyne is looking to get out of racing.  Later, Kevin and Curt talk about Marcus Armstrong moving to the #66 Meyer Shank Honda. Dr. Greg Chernoff joins the show to talk to Kevin and Curt about the Survivors of Violence Foundation, an event that many USAC drivers will be at to help raise money for the foundation. Kevin Lee will also be there, and the event will be on Flo TV.  To end the show, Kevin recaps what they missed, including Heartland coming onboard with ECR and if the driver on his team will be American, and if Carpenter will hold onto his charters.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside, it's championship week! IndyCar descends on Nashville Superspeedway for the season's final race and determines who will be the IndyCar champion. Kevin and Curt talk about all the championship scenarios. They also preview some of the special things they will do on the final NBC IndyCar broadcast. They also address the battery issue with Palou during the Milwaukee race, and some championships of the past. They also talk about Scott McLaughlin's push-to-pass penalty taking him out of the championship race early, and Will Power's losing 10 points because of the push-to-pass debacle.  Later, Kevin and Curt talk about what lineup Chip Ganassi Racing will have in 2025 with the new charter system. They talk about where Marcus Armstrong will go, and where Alexander Rossi will be next season. Sting Ray Robb is also brought up, and how he and Rossi may go to the same team because Peter Rossi manages both drivers.  To round out the first hour, Kevin previews the next hour.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the talent of Linus Lundqvist, and where he will be in 2025. They also go down the list of some of the other drivers who are looking for open seats and where they could be racing in 2025. They mention Valteri Bottas and his comments about possibly coming to IndyCar. They also talk about Kyle Larson returning next year to do the double. Tony Kanaan will be the relief driver if Larson must leave the race to go to Charlotte. They also pay respect to Paul Goldsmith.   Later, they talk about the success of Milwaukee, how Nashville will race, and the new charter system.   To end the show, Kevin recaps what they missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside, it's a one hour show tonight, but there is still a lot to talk about! Kevin and Curt discuss the Portland GP, and Will Power's dominating performance. They talk about what his career will be like moving forward, and Power's involvement with training young drivers. Kevin makes the point that Penske will decide if they will let Power keep racing for them, not Will himself. They talk about Colton Herta's use of the hybrid on pitlane and why that is against the rules, and the Dixon/Kirkwood collision, and if Kirkwood deserved the penalty, or Pietro Fittipaldi. They also go into detail about Grosjean's crash and being held responsible for hitting two cars.  Later, Kevin talks about Santino Ferrucci's pole, and his overall performance, finishing 8th. Ferrucci also has 8 top 10s this season, when they only had one last season. They talk about Ferrucci going to Rahal and where Romain Grosjean will land, as his contract ends at the end of the season. Kevin highlights the lack of sponsorships on the Juncos-Hollinger car, and where Alexander Rossi will go.  To round out the last hour, Kevin talks about what they missed during the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside, we talk about a very dramatic race at Gateway. Kevin and Curt break down all of the controversies and action that happened on and off track. They talk about the race not appearing on USA until lap 27, and the realities of being proceeded by live sporting events. They talk about the restart controversy with Josef Newgarden, and how restart zones work in the series, and how the rules define where you can restart a race from. The two propose solutions on how to fix the restarts.  Later, Curt and Kevin talk about the state of the championship, and how lucky Alex Palou has been during this season, including his near miss of a crash at Gateway. The two answer questions about the lack of post-race interviews, and why they could not get the coverage in terms of interviews that they wanted, and how the red flag delay cut the post-race short.  To round out the first hour, Kevin previews some of the topics that will be discussed in the next hour.  In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt resume talks about the restart zone, and why IndyCar does not have an official zone that is marked on the track. They clear up questions about spinning wheels while on the jacks, and whether it is allowed. Kevin talks about the power of having two color commentators, and their opinions on things. They also talk about how good Newgarden is on ovals. They discuss whether Linus Lundqvist will have to find a new ride next season, as the team may drop to three cars.  Later in the second hour, they talk about the situation at Prema, and who will be where, as well as some other stand out performances at Gateway, and Winners Circle points. Kevin Lee also talks about how he will be the official voice of IndyCar for the remainder of the NBC IndyCar races.  Kevin ends the show with what we missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.