Trackside Podcast

Tonight, Kevin and Curt delve into the news about Roger Penske suspending top brass at Penske Racing, including TIm Cindric. Key leadership will not be at the track for the month of May. The two give their opinions on the suspensions, and what it means for the series. They talk about the internal dialogue at Penske and what the truth is. Curt talks about how much attention this is getting from media outlets and the world outside racing, including ESPN. Later in the the show, Kevin talks about the viewership of the Miami Grand Prix. He discusses the Andretti F1 scenario, and the news that the government is getting involved in the controversy. Kevin provides more details about the Burger Bash. Kevin and Curt round out the show covering what they missed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Kevin and Curt talk about the upcoming schedule for the month of May has finally arrived! It’s race week for the Sonsio Grand Prix! They talk about yesterday's races with Lando Norris’s maiden win yesterday in the F1 Miami Grand Prix and Kyle Larson beating Chris Buescher in the NASCAR Cup race at Kansas by 0.001 in the closest finish in series history. They also talk about Theo Pourchaire recent oval testing at the World Wide Technology Raceway, and if he could potentially replace Kyle Larson if there are any conflicting issues with his NASCAR schedule. Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt answer some listener questions, including about bets from the St. Pete Grand Prix, and what to do with car counts exceeding the track number. The two talk about Josef Newgarden getting hit by Colton Herta at Long Beach, and what lays ahead for the month of May. Kevin and Curt rounded out the show reading a few more user tweets, including who will drive David Malukas’ car in the 500 this year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Kevin and Curt recap the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. They talk about the Month of May being upon Indianapolis, give a rundown of the schedule for May, and talk about the Sonsio Grand Prix in two weeks. The two talk about how physical the race was, and how many strategies there were during the race. They also highlight the performance of Linus Lundqvist. Later in the first hour of the show, the two delve back into the details of Josef Newgarden’s cheating scandal and provide more information on what it means for the series, and if Penske telling on itself is a good or bad sign for the sport. Kevin and Curt rounded out the first hour previewing the second hour and talking about May. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt give a more in-depth recap of the race at Barber. They talk about who performed well, who didn’t, and drama with Pato O’Ward and McLaren. They also talk about the incident involving Georgina the Mannequin. Kevin answers some listener questions about nicotine sponsorship, and the legality of it. Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt discuss David Malukas being let go from McLaren, and the legal issues that may have caused him to be let go. Kevin gives his opinion on who should take the seat at McLaren, and what team Malukas may race with later in the season. Kevin ends the show paying homage to Wally Dallenbach who passed away Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Curt and Kevin talk about the situation with Team Penske’s two top drivers, Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin, getting disqualified. Newgarden lost his win at St. Pete, and McLaughlin lost his 3rd place finish. The two talk about what the problem was with the cars that got them disqualified, and how the series will handle the controversy. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt go to twitter to answer some listener questions, including those about the cheating scandal, and the health of David Malukas. Kevin and Curt round out the first hour previewing the second hour. In the second hour of the show, Kevin talks to Conor Daly. Conor gives his thoughts on the DQ, and how this has never happened during his time in IndyCar. He states that he is not bothered by the fact that it took them this long to figure out. Conor gives some insight on using the push to pass button, and how drivers will not typically try to use it on a restart. The two talk about the poor viewership of the Long Beach Grand Prix. They also talk about the test at IMS, and Conor’s sponsor for the 500. Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt give a proper recap of the Long Beach GP, and talk about Scott Dixon approaching AJ Foyt’s record for most wins. They also answer some more listener questions, including about tire wear. Kevin ends the show reading a statement that Scott McLaughlin put out regarding the push to pass issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about last week's rain-shortened Indy 500 Open Testing, that ended up having defending winner, Josef Newgarden back on top and rookie, Kyle Larson right behind. They also read some questions from X. Later in the show, Kevin and Curt preview the second largest race weekend of the season, the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. They continue to talk about which teams look good and teams that might need to see some improvement. With the month of May looming, so does 2025, and there are already looks for new faces in new places as Kevin and Curt discuss early silly season predictions. Kevin ends the first hour of the show teasing the Indy 500 entry list and the newly joined team, Prema Racing. In the second hour of Trackside, Kevin and Curt talk about previous Long Beach winners that became series champions and other successful Long Beach winners. They talk about the recent Dale Coyne Racing shakeup for Long Beach, with Jack Harvey returning to the #18, and rookie, Nolan Siegel, will drive the #51 and was originally scheduled to drive the #18. They also talk about the largely rumored F2 Champion, Theo Pourchaire, replacing injured David Malukas in the #6 for Arrow McLaren. Finally, they talk about the newly announced team for the 2025 season, Prema Racing and the potential charter system for next season. Then, Kevin talks about the newly implemented and redone aeroscreen debuting this weekend for Long Beach and another newly redone first practice format session. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks some more details about the upcoming Burger Bash on May 20! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Curt and Kevin talk about the Solar Eclipse and the viewing party IMS put on for it. Curt talks about how many people came to the Speedway that had never been there before. Kevin and Curt speculate on how fast Ed Carpenter was going when he made his laps around IMS before the eclipse. They talk about what would have happened if IndyCar decided to have their open test on the day of the eclipse, and Kevin gives a rundown of the open test schedule. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt go more in-depth into the open test, and who will have to do the rookie refresher. The two debate on if Conor Daly will have to do his refresher test or not. Kevin and Curt round out the first hour clarifying on who will be competing in the open test. Kevin gives a review on the Vukovich: The Man Who Wouldn’t Lift that they talked about last week, and he talks about some interesting things he read in the book. In the second hour of the show, they talk about Abel Motorsports and the likelihood of them racing in May, and the status of David Malukas. Kevin believes he will drive the car at Long Beach in a few weeks. Kevin points out the reason for putting Théo Pourchaire in the seat for the open test. They delve into free agency and what will happen if Malukas does not return to usual form quickly. They talk about how Rahal Letterman needs to get their team together during May. They also hit on the possibility of Josef Newgarden leaving Team Penske to go to Arrow-McLaren. Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt provide more information about the Burger Bash. They talk about their new location for the bash and provide a schedule for the events. They give some information on some items up for auction also. Kevin ends the show answering some tweets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Curt and Kevin talk about testing at IMS coming up. They also talk about a new book that Mark Montieth uncovered written by Angelo Angelopoulos about Bill Vukovich’s racing career. They talk about the eclipse at IMS and how IndyCar’s show 100 Days to Indy will help the series gain popularity. Kevin and Curt give updates on the state of the Long Beach Grand Prix, and Jerry Forsythe buying up Kevin Kalkhovin’s stock in the race. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discuss the Thermal Grand Prix. They talk about how the race filled a big gap in the schedule, and allowed for people to keep talking about IndyCar, as opposed to radio-silence for several weeks. Curt believes that they should eliminate cars at the end of each lap to ensure more battling for position. Curt makes the point that the race at Thermal could lead to more sponsorship deals being made at the race with wealthy businesspeople. Kevin rounds out the first hour looking at some tweets, answering questions including if NASCAR buying the Long Beach GP was overhyped. They also talk about the amount of money going towards the IndyCar race at Texas. In the second hour of the show, the two revisit the power of a show like 100 Days to Indy, and preview their segment with Mark Montieth. Later in the second hour, former IndyStar writer Mark Montieth joins the show to talk about a new book that Angelo Angelopoulos wrote back in the 60s about Bill Vukovich that was never released. Montieth talks about how he uncovered the manuscript, and got the book published. Montieth talks about some of the things he had to change about the book, and how there was not a whole lot that needed to change. He also gives an overview of the book. Kevin ends the show previewing next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Curt and Kevin recap IndyCar’s first non-championship race since 2008. They give a rundown of what went right and wrong at Thermal Club, what the experience was like, and the fan experience. Kevin and Curt talk about the popularity of amenities in the area, including the popularity of ice cream with the driver. Kevin gives some insight on the life of a crew member, and how tough the job is. Kevin discusses how this race will benefit the Thermal Club, and the crowd size. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the upcoming test at IMS and how it will be streamed on Peacock. They discuss IMSA’s schedule being released, and what can be gleaned from IndyCar’s future schedule from the IMSA schedule. They talk about things that could be improved for next year at Thermal, and Kevin gives some suggestions on when the race could be next year. Kevin rounds out the first hour previewing the second hour of the show. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about seeing John Elway at the race, and the celebrities who were at the event. They read some tweets, including some that were negative about the event. They address ways to fix the tire degradation problem that happened. Kevin answers questions about non-points concerns, and how the broadcast crew addressed the fact that it’s a non-championship race. They discuss the problem with Pietro Fittipaldi during the race. Later in the second hour, the two give a rundown on who will compete in the 500 this year. Kevin talks about Katherine Legge’s possibility of competing, and Conor Daly. Kevin ends the show going over things they missed earlier in the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Curt and Kevin preview the Thermal Challenge this weekend! They delve into the rules of the event, and what viewers can expect from the race. Curt emphasizes the entertainment of the race, and how competitive it will be with the rules. They discuss the injury situation surrounding David Malukas, Callum Ilot’s performance thus far, and the number of tires each team gets at Thermal. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt take a look at the weather for the Thermal Club race. It is supposed to be a high of 70 on Sunday. Curt and Kevin talk about the weather will change the racing. Kevin and Curt round out the first hour of the show reading some tweets. Kevin addresses fan concerns about pit stops during the race and how dusty the Thermal Club track will be. They address a fan request of expanding fuel tanks race-by-race, and tire degradation on the cars. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt recap the 12 Hours of Sebring. Kevin talks about how hard the track is to drive on at night, and how it almost becomes muscle memory. Kevin gives a rundown of the finishers. Curt talks about Jack Hawksworth’s performance, and how consistent he was. Kevin preview’s Jack Hawksworth’s ride in the Truck Series this weekend. They also preview the Carb Day concert lineups and talk about what Leigh Diffey will do later in the season. The two also delve into IndyCar TV deals for next season. Later in the second hour, Kevin Lee talks to his son Jackson Lee about his performance during the Sebring Michelin Pilot Challenge race at Sebring. He compares the differences between driving an open wheel car and an Aston Martin GT4. He talks about how different the track feels in each car. Kevin and Jackson discuss how the types of drivers who raced in the Pilot Challenge have changed from last season to this season. Kevin ends the show answering some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on an abbreviated episode of Trackside, Curt and Kevin recap the first race of the IndyCar season at St. Petersburg! They talk about Josef Newgarden’s dominating performance, and the skill that he has as a driver. They discuss Newgarden’s odds on winning the championship, and how the rest of the schedule looks, and how the schedule favors Newgarden more than other drivers. Curt points out how dominant Penske has been on the streets of St. Pete. They also talk about the Indy NXT race, won by Nolan Siegel. They talk about how Marcus Ericsson is calm and collected, and his reaction to the engine failure on Sunday. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt take you behind the scenes and talk about some of the production that went into the St. Petersburg IndyCar race. They answer some listener questions, including about the post-race show on Peacock. Kevin also gives updates on Jackson Lee’s racing career. Kevin rounds out the first hour reading some more tweets. He also talks about Ganassi splitting with Chevy in sports cars, and a talk he had with the promoter of St. Pete. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on an abbreviated episode of Trackside, Curt and Kevin preview the IndyCar season opener at St. Petersburg. They talk about some of the big news of the day, including Bon Jovi’s planned appearances at St. Pete, Callum Illot taking over the #6 McLaren car for David Malukas, and the possibility of his racing at Thermal. They also talk about the likelihood of Illot finding more success in IndyCar. Dale Coyne’s lineup also was announced, and Kevin and Curt discuss their drivers for 2024. The two also give their picks on season champion, Indy 500 champion, and rookie of the year! Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin answers some fan questions. The two delve into the reasoning behind finishing the season before the NFL starts in September. Kevin is a supporter of the idea of starting earlier, and finishing earlier. Kevin rounds out the first hour reading some more tweets, and talks about who the Michael Jordan of IndyCar is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, Curt and Kevin recap the IndyCar test at Sebring. They talk about the possible lineup for Dale Coyne next year, including Jack Harvey. They also talk about the budget of some teams, and what drivers like Nolan Siegel bring to the table for a team like Dale Coyne. They also talk about Colin Braun and the possibility of him competing at IMS. They also talk about Callum Illot filling in for David Malukas at McLaren, and the reason Kevin thinks Illot will be the one in the seat come time for St. Pete. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about where some engineers will go next season. They talk about how teams must keep up with Arrow McLaren in engineering. Kevin also talks about the Indy 500’s motto being stolen by F1, using a similar phrase: “the greatest spectacle in motorsports.” Kevin talks about how he thinks the errors in using IMS’s motto were probably caused by someone in an entry level social media position may have done without thinking. Kevin rounds out the first hour previewing the second hour of the show. In the second hour of the show, Curt and Kevin talk about the new Josef Newgarden commercial, and the banning of the snaking maneuver that Newgarden used to win the Indy 500 last year. They talk about the nuance of the new rule, and how severe the punishment could be for the driver who goes below the line. They also talk about new video boards and other improvements coming to the track. During the second hour, Kevin talks about the Dan Wheldon documentary, and how Wheldon’s sons are doing in racing. They also talk about a platform to sell tickets for IMS at face value without losing seniority. Kevin ends the show talking about an announcement Jackson Lee made today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about the IndyCar season finale being moved to Nashville Superspeedway! Curt and Kevin dive into the reasoning behind the move, how the racing will be, and talk about start times announced Tuesday. They delve into the times for each race, and why IndyCar chose the times they did. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about testing at Homestead Miami Speedway, and about teams waiting until the last minute to announce a driver, sometimes waiting until the day of the race. They talk about Nolan Siegal possibly racing for Dale Coyne this season, and also Callum Illot filling in for David Malukas. Kevin rounds out the first hour previewing the second hour of the show. In the second hour of the show, they talk about Takuma Sato rejoining Rahal-Letterman Lanigan this season, and a new position he has at Honda. They also address the news that Honda is looking at NASCAR as a possible option for a fourth engine manufacturer, and Kevin gives his opinion on how likely that scenario could be. They also talk about the number of cars to be expected for the 2024 Indy 500. During the second hour, Kevin looks at some listener tweets, including about Carlos Munoz. Kevin ends the show talking about the likelihood of a Chicago Grand Prix, and gives his thoughts on the likelihood of that happening, and how that many American races may be too much. Kevin also previews the opening race of the Formula 1 season, and how F1’s first race this season will be on a Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they give some information on David Malukas’s hand injury, and who might replace him on the upcoming race in St. Petersburg. They discuss how the injury could put Malukas behind because he could miss a hybrid test, and even the first race of the season. They weigh some of the possible drivers that could fill in for Malukas, including Conor Daly and Tony Kanaan. They also got into some open seats and who could fill them, like Dale Coyne Racing. They round out the first segment by listing possible unannounced entries for the Indy 500. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt recap Kyle Larson’s test session at Phoenix and how he almost lost control of the car, and how that experience could benefit him in adjusting to IndyCar racing. Kevin rounds out the first hour answering some listener questions, including how much turnover contract-wise there will be next season. In the second hour of the show, Kevin starts things by reading a few more fan tweets, including a fan question about IndyCar having a playoff, and defining the big three of IndyCar. They revisit last show’s discussion on guaranteed starting positions for the 500 and talk about how guaranteed spots seem to equal less entries overall, and the status of the Argentina fall race. During the second hour, Kevin interviews Jamie Chadwick. Chadwick talks about her performance in the W Series, and the challenge of jumping into F1. She goes into depth on what she has been doing in the offseason, and how she has adapted to racing in America. Kevin ends the show previewing 100 Days to Indy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Conor Daly and Ryan Hunter-Reay signing to DRR and recap the Kyle Larson test. They talk about how important it is to have Kyle Larson competing in the Indianapolis 500 this year. Kevin discusses the success of crossover drivers from NASCAR in the past, including Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart, and John Andretti. They talked about the financial status of DRR, and the likelihood of the team going full time soon. Curt talks about the possibility of RC Enerson and Abel Motorsports competing at the 500 also. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about a controversial topic, a charter system. Kevin explains that owners in other sports can cash out, something that does not exist in IndyCar under the current Leader Circle system. Kevin explains that that is the business of the sport, and how this could lead to guaranteed spots at the IMS. Curt lists some of the most surprising DNQs at IMS, and the importance of a team making the race. Kevin rounds out the first hour previewing the second hour. In the second hour of the show, Kevin talks about a new face that will be working for Ganassi next season in the position of lead engineer. Curt talks about a conversation he had with Will Power and how the hybrid engine is coming along, and how far they’ve come since the earlier tests. Power says that the hybrid engine will not take much adjustment. Kevin brings up F1’s rejection of Andretti’s team, and how harsh their rejection was. The main reason comes down to not wanting to split the money 11 ways. During the second hour, Kevin reviews some tweets, and answers questions regarding the charter system. He also talks about some of the drivers he is most excited to see. Kevin ends the show talking to Jackson Lee about what it’s like racing at Daytona on the road course. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Porsche Penske getting the overall win in the 24 Hours of Daytona with drivers Felipe Nasr, Matt Campbell, Dane Cameron, and defending Indy 500 winner, Josef Newgarden. With that came somewhat of a controversial finish as IMSA race officials ended the race prematurely. This was also Roger Penske’s first win at the 24 Hours of Daytona since 1969. They also talk about how the other IndyCar drivers performed in the race. Later in the show, Kevin and Curt talk more about the upcoming Brad Pitt racing movie as they get a little more insight into what it’s about. They also talk more about the engine suppliers for the Indy 500 and for the future of the sport. Kevin ends the show by reading some questions on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Kevin and Curt talk about 2024 Content Day, IndyCar in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and Simon Sikes Joins! Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about the recent Content Day and have their takes on the driver's perspective on how they feel about this season and in the future of the sport. They also talk about the recent Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs Wild Card Game that was streamed exclusively on Peacock, and how IndyCar could try to grow from what the NFL did. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the recent alliance for Cape Motorsports with Andretti Global for the upcoming Indy NXT Series. They also talk about a possible season two for 100 Days to Indy and a possible streaming home for the first season. They also talk more about the latest news from Honda and more about the possibility of an exhibition race in Argentina. Kevin and Curt round out the first hour briefly recapping this past weekend’s Chili Bowl. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk more about the hybrid testing. They also discuss the rumors of who Dale Coyne Racing could have as part of their lineup, such as Devlin DeFrancesco, Daniel Frost, Jack Harvey, or Benjamin Pedersen. Then they talk about which engineers could end up where. Later in the second hour of the show, Kevin got a chance to interview the defending USF2000 Champion, Simon Sikes of Pabst Racing, to talk on his previous season overall and what his thoughts are about the upcoming USF Pro 2000 Championship. Kevin ends the show by wishing A.J. Foyt a Happy Birthday, recapping the latest Indy NXT testing at Sebring, and talks about Jimmie Johnson unveils his NASCAR Cup Series schedule for this year, including a return to the Daytona 500 and the Brickyard 400. Kevin reminds everyone that the next two additions of the show will be on Monday night. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the recent resigning of Santino Ferrucci to A.J. Foyt Enterprises and where that leaves Benjamin Pedersen. They also discuss if Callum Ilott will make a comeback for a part-time schedule if his WEC schedule allows it. They also discuss a potential third Foyt car for the 108th Indy 500 and who could be the driver. Then they talk about who could be the final two drivers for Dale Coyne Racing. They wrap up the first segment talking about the recent passings of Indy 500 champion, Gil de Ferran and Daytona 500 champion, Cale Yarborough. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about and discuss some Tweets and the Chili Bowl. Kevin rounds out the first hour previewing the second hour. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about upcoming races such as the Chili Bowl and the 24 Hours of Daytona. They even talk about the recent signing with IndyCar and iRacing. Finally, they talk about renegotiations with Texas Motor Speedway for 2025 and beyond, and potentially other options. Later in the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about seeing IndyCar merchandise and gear out in public. They talk about who could contend with Alex Palou for the upcoming season. And they discuss who could have a more of an impressive year between David Malukas and Romain Grosjean. Kevin ends the show by mentioning that Marco Andretti will be testing an ARCA car at Daytona and previewing next week's show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Josef Newgarden’s face reveal on the Borg-Warner Trophy from his recent Indianapolis 500 victory. They also discuss Sting Ray Robb’s recent signing to A.J. Foyt Enterprises and if the second car will be occupied by either Benjamin Pedersen or Santino Ferrucci. Then they close out the first segment with more talks about Honda’s negotiations with IndyCar. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about who could end up driving for Dale Coyne Racing next season, rumors such as Devlin DeFrancesco or Callum Ilott or Benjamin Pedersen and more. Kevin rounds out the first hour previewing the second hour. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about silly season rumors for next season especially about Juri Vips and others. They also discussed Will Power, Romain Grosjean, and Colton Herta on who will have a turnaround year in 2024. Finally, what race will be rewatched the most during the off season. During the second hour, Kevin and Curt look at Tweets and discuss the delay of the new hybrid engines and how soon could IndyCar run them, maybe at The Thermal Club. Kevin ends the show by reading some Tweets and talking about Jackson Lee on his IMSA debut and the Iowa Speedway's recent announcement of concerts featuring Luke Combs and Post Malone. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss Alex Palou’s new sponsorship, DHL. They also delve into the details of Honda’s comments on leaving IndyCar if the costs to compete don’t go down. Kevin talks about the importance of the hybrid, and fan feelings on it. They also talk about the possibility of a third engine manufacturer. The two discuss the speed of the hybrid, and how it will do at Indy. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about more details involving DHL leaving Andretti to go to Ganassi, and what spurred that decision. Kevin proposes some other engine manufacturers that could replace Honda if worse comes to worse. Kevin rounds out the first hour previewing the second hour. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt debate Callum Ilott’s possible return to the Indy 500 now that he has a WEC ride lined up for next season. Kevin sheds some insight on crossing the white line at IMS during the 500, and the status on that type of maneuver in 2024. Curt talks about the likelihood of holding drivers accountable for crossing line even if they cross the line first. During the second hour, Kevin plays the press conference relating to Alex Palou and the new DHL partnership with Ganassi, and what number Palou will race with in 2024. Kevin ends the show covering some headlines that they did not get to talk about earlier in the show, including drag racing, and testing in USF2000. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Kevin previews the upcoming show. Kevin talks about the Pacers game on national television, and how it compares to the race coming up at Thermal Club. Curt talks about how fans should keep an open mind for Thermal Club. They also talk about the NASCAR TV deal coming up, and how streaming only races will happen soon. They also compare the two TV schedules for IndyCar and NASCAR. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about NASCAR’s Championship Banquet, and what NASCAR Drivers may compete in the Indy 500 in the future. They also talk about the coverage the Indy 500 is getting even though it Is still several months out. Kevin rounds out the first hour answering some questions from tweets. In the second hour of the show, Curt is joined by Dave "Poppy" Popielarz, who is a former crew chief and also restores race cars for the IMS Museum. He talks about how he got into racing, the first drivers he got to know well, and what kind of drivers he was a fan of growing up. He talks about restoring cars, and what he is focusing on right now. He also talks about people correcting the cars he restores. During the second hour, Steve Wittich of Trackside Online joins the show to talk about some silly season happenings. He talks about who is in the most demand right now, and how money buys speed. They also talk about the legacy that Canadian motorsports journalist Norris McDonald left. They also talk about the most exciting things about the 2024 season. Kevin ends the show looking at some tweets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Linus Lundqvist joins the show live in studio! Lundqvist talks to Kevin about how it feels to be racing for Chip Ganassi Racing for 2024. He also reflects on his time with Meyer Shank Racing, and how it feels to take Marcus Ericsson’s place. He talks about how hard he worked to get the ride and get into IndyCar in general. He also talks about his humble beginnings and his early days of racing with his family running his team. Lundqvist also talks a little about hybrid engines. Later in the first hour of the show, Curt and Kevin talk about Alex Palou’s legal woes, and how Palou needed to have it in writing that he was going to get a chance at F1. Kevin rounds out the first hour reading some tweets including car counts in Indy NXT. In the second hour of the show, they talk more about Jamie Chadwick and a commercial that she did for IBM. They also preview the James Hinchcliffe segment and talk about what he may be doing next season. They talk about some possible new IndyCar street races, and another event like Thermal that could be on the horizon. During the second hour, James Hinchcliffe joins the show. Hinchcliffe talks about the possibility of racing sports cars, how it is harder for IndyCar drivers to race sports cars full time now, and Hinchcliffe’s Speed Group that Kevin is now a part of. They also discussed the Las Vegas F1 race. Kevin ends the show looking at a few more tweets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, the two recap the F1 race in Las Vegas, and IndyCar tickets going on sale, including Milwaukee. They also talk about why some IndyCar fans were not onboard with the Las Vegas F1 race. They also talk about circuit issues, and the manhole covers during the F1 practices, and compare them to prior IndyCar incidents. They also discuss how IndyCar can benefit from the success of F1. Later in the first hour of the show, Curt previews an upcoming interview with Jeff Gluck, and the two talks about car counts for the Indianapolis 500 so far, and for the rest of the season. Kevin breaks down what seats will be open for the 500. They also talk about some of the one-off drivers who could compete in the 500 this year that have not been announced yet. They also give their thoughts on whether there will be 38 cars or not. Kevin rounds out the first hour looking at a few more options for one-off 500 rides, including Callum Ilott and James Hinchcliffe. In the second hour of the show, Curt and Kevin look at the possibility of an IndyCar race in Argentina in 2025. They also look at some tweets from listeners of the show. Kevin and Curt answer questions about engine manufacturers, and Milwaukee tickets selling like “hot cakes.” During the second hour, Jeff Gluck of the Athletic joins the show to recap the Las Vegas Grand Prix as a fan. He talks about how grand the event was, and how some Europeans were annoyed by how in-your-face the spectacle was. He also talks about how they did not use any reds or yellows in the displays to not distract the drivers. They also talk about other NASCAR drivers that could cross over to race the 500 besides Kyle Larson. Kevin ends the show talking about F1 and IndyCar streaming possibilities, and a new face in Indy NXT. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, the two talk about Graham Rahal’s renewed contract with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Curt highlights some of the business ventures that Rahal is currently involved in, and how he has been trying to figure out how to balance those with his racing career. They talk about how much longer Rahal plans on racing, and if his statements about racing another 5 years are true. The two discuss where Kyffin Simpson may go in IndyCar, and who may fill the openings with Dale Coyne Racing, and the status of Benjamin Pedersen. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt look at some tweets and talk about why IndyCar will not return to Texas Motor Speedway. They also discuss the race at Thermal, and the likelihood that Andretti will get an F1 team, and some news about if F1 doesn’t want Andretti, or if they just don’t want another team. Kevin rounds out the show looking at a few more tweets and previews the upcoming F1 race in Las Vegas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Romain Grosjean has a new home, this time with Juncos Hollinger Racing. The two talk about what this means for the team. More importantly, how Grosjean will mesh with Juncos and how he will mesh with his new teammate, Agustín Canapino. They also talk about Callum Ilott and his future in IndyCar. They also talk about who will be racing for Foyt next season. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin answers some tweets including one about Sergio Perez coming to IndyCar. They address the IndyCar game, and the possibility of more international races in the near future. Kevin rounds out the first hour discussing Marcus Armstrong competing in the Macau Grand Prix F3 race, and James Hinchcliffe doing another Sky Sports F1 broadcast. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Indiana weather, NASCAR’s championship conclusion, and Carson Hocevar’s incident with Corey Heim where the two took each other out and cost. They also talk about how the final Cup race always ends with the top four championship finishers finishing one two three four in the final race. Kevin and Curt talk to Jacob Abel midway through the second hour. Abel sheds light on how tough it is to drive around Sebring, the challenge of transitioning from an F2 car to an Indy NXT car. Abel looks forward at his goals for next season and where he will race primarily. Myles Rowe joins the show to talk to Kevin and Curt about his college education, some of the work he does outside of racing, how important timing is in motorsports, and how some drivers do not want to know their predicted lap times when they are trying to get faster. In the final portion of the show, Kevin talks about the possibility of an IndyCar documentary on the CW. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the press conference where Christian Rasmussen spoke for the first time since the announcement that he will be joining Ed Carpenter Racing. Additionally, they discuss the comments that Ed Carpenter made regarding the addition and then some of the other notes from the press conference. Kevin touches on the news that Callum Illott will not be returning to IndyCar. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt tell you how you can contact them with questions you would like them to answer on the show in the future. They also dive further into Illott not returning with Juncos Hollinger with Kevin providing some context to the situation. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt reiterate some of the notes that they briefly discussed in segment two of the show. They dive into a little bit more of the names of drivers that they were giving you to keep an eye on with Pietro Fittipaldi returning to IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Additionally, they touch on some of the work that Marcus Ericsson has been doing with his new team. In the final half hour of the program, Kevin providing an assessment on the candy leftover from trick or treating that Kevin was passing out and rehashing some of the silly season moves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Pietro Fittipaldi’s announcement that he is signing with Rahal for the 2024 season. The two also talk about Juri Vipps, and the role he will play in the team. They also talk about the health of the Juncos Team and Agustín Canapino, who will race for them again next year. The two bring up Ed Carpenter and who will take over the road course program for ECR this year. Curt and Kevin also talk about the overall pricing for the Thermal Club race and the scarcity of tickets. Later in the first hour of the show, the two recap the Indy NXT test at IMS, and give some rundowns on who stood out. The two also talk about Jamie Chadwick and the possibility of her competing in IndyCar soon. Kevin rounds out the first hour talking about the reason IndyCar pit reporters no longer wear fire suits, and F1’s hostility to an Andretti F1 team. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk to Helio Castroneves. Castroneves talks about training rookie drivers that are coming into the sport, how Kyle Larson and Tony Kanaan have gotten along, and how overwhelming driving an IndyCar for the first time can be. Indy NXT driver Louis Foster joins the show to recap his season, some of the mistakes he has made and learned from throughout his career, and what he likes about Indiana. In the final half hour of the program, Kevin closes out the show talking about a new show that he will appear on.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the rookie orientation that Kyle Larson went through last week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They dive into some of the things after he experienced driving an IndyCar for the first time, debate if Tony Kanaan would be Larson’s emergence driver if he misses the start of a race or must leave a race early because of NASCAR. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt access the talent level of some of the other new rookie drivers after seeing how they drove in rookie orientation last week. Additionally, Kevin answers some Twitter questions from listeners giving him suggestions on how to better promote IndyCar. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discuss the journey Robert Wickens has been on with him winning the IMSA class title at Road Atlanta. They also try to predict who will be the final driver for some teams that have yet to be announced and get into some silly season rumors that Kevin has heard across all the teams in IndyCar, Indy NXT, and ISMA. In the final half hour of the program, Kevin and Curt answer some of your Twitter questions and highlight the upcoming racing from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, there’s more racing on the oval! The annual IndyCar rookie test is this weekend and Curt and Kevin preview some of the drivers who will make turn some laps. They also talk about Kyle Larson turning his first laps in an IndyCar at the test. The two looks at the weather conditions for the day and what to expect from the hybrid motor in testing. They delve into legal matters involving Romain Grosjean. Following that, they talk about where Grosjean may end up for next year. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discuss Robert Wickens’ performance in the Michelin Pilot Challenge. Kevin gives an update on how the sports car race at IMS went over the weekend and how his son Jackson performed. Curt previews a new event coming to IMS that will really shine, and how the event will benefit the track. The two also answer some fan questions. In the final segment of the hour, the two talk about the announcement of a new NASCAR game coming out created by the iRacing crew. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk to Indy NXT driver Christian Rasmussen. Rasmussen gives us some insight on what it’s like to compete in the Indy NXT series, financial struggles, and his goals in motorsports. Rasmussen also talks about how he will compete in LMP2 at Petit Le Mans. In the final half hour of the program, Kevin and Curt talk to Brian Barnhart about the upcoming rookie orientation at IMS this weekend. Barnhart talks about how they will handle Kyle Larson’s test and discuss how similar and different it will be to Kurt Busch’s test several years ago. The two speculate as to how Larson will handle driving an IndyCar for the first time. Kevin ends the show reading off some broadcast suggestions from listeners. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss NASCAR’s announcement that they will be racing at Iowa a few weeks before IndyCar will race there, and how as a promoter, it is hard to have two major races that close together. They also talk about NASCAR going back on the oval for the Brickyard 400. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the BC39, and how Justin Grant won it all after a rain out. They also delve into some silly season driver changes including a partnership between Arrow-McLaren and Juncos Hollinger racing. They also talk about driver changes that Arrow-McLaren may make at Juncos. They answer some fan questions as well. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about Andretti’s bid to start an F1 team. They talk about the hurdles the team will face, but also talk about the positives and the overall likelihood of the F1 team coming to fruition. They also discuss a possible deal between Apple and F1 that may lead to F1 going to a streaming service in the future. The two talk about Alex Palou’s legal troubles and how much money he could lose in a lawsuit. In the final half hour of the program, the two talk about the non-championship event in Argentina and whether it will come to fruition. Kevin also answers a few more fan questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss yesterday’s 2024 NTT IndyCar Series schedule release featuring more ovals with Texas Motor Speedway being removed from the schedule, and then get into the potential problems the series could run into when factoring in NASCAR’s schedule for next season. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt dive into specific race dates and then the upcoming TV broadcasting rights for IndyCar. They look at things from the perspective of IndyCar and NBC. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discuss the news of Kyle Kirkwood being extended by Andretti Autosport earlier in the day. Also, Kevin is joined by USAC driver Logan Seavey to discuss his best racing career to date, explains what has led to him being consistently dominant this season, and the advantage he has with equipment because his team follows up with his requests. In the final half hour of the program, Dave Kallman from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins Curt Cavin to explain IndyCar’s return to Milwaukee, the changes to the track that will be made in order to accommodate a doubleheader, and why they couldn’t schedule the race while the state fair is going on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the news of 18-year-old Kyffin Simpson being promoted from Indy NXT to Chip Ganassi Racing as their fifth full-time driver in 2024. They discuss the comments Chip Ganassi made prior to Simpson being added to their team, highlight some other drivers that could be in play for the final spot with Ed Carpenter Racing, and provide an update on where things are at right now between Alex Palou and Arrow McLaren Racing. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt question who returns next season in the NTT IndyCar Series will be. They also speculate as to who they think will end up with Dale Coyne Racing and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Also, they answer some Twitter questions. In the second hour of the show, Kevin takes over to recap the first hour of the show. He also provides some silly season rumors regarding the schedule for the 2024 season and explains some complications that the series will have with the Olympics next year. Additionally, Kevin takes some time discussing the broadcast rights for IndyCar. In the final half hour of the program, Jackson Lee joins the program to discuss where he’s going to be racing shortly and how it’ll benefit him as a coach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they recap Scott Dixon winning his third race in the final four of the season, highlight how some of the drivers performed in the season finale, examine some of the penalties that were handed out in the race, and highlight some of the various pit strategies from teams. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt access how some of the drivers that don’t have a spot in the series next season performed in their final IndyCar race. They also try to figure out if there was a driver who did not get hit at all during the race. In the second hour of the show, they take a step back to look at where some drivers finished this season. Kevin and Curt examine which drivers have an easier avenue in terms of racing in the series next year because sponsors love them, and which drivers have budget to back them. In the final half hour of the program, they answer a bunch of Twitter questions pertaining to the race, the future of drivers in the series, and open testing that IndyCar will do between now and the start of the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they begin the show by highlighting where drivers will be racing in 2023 with Meyer Shank Racing announcing the two drivers that will be driving for them next season. Additionally, Kevin highlights some of the drivers that could be in play to race in the NTT IndyCar Series next season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and some other teams too. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt spend some time recapping Scott Dixon winning his second consecutive race after capturing the checkered flag for the Bommarito 500. Also, they spend some time dissecting the strategies some drivers had during the race to try and finish P1 and some of the complications the race had with scheduling and lack of passing. In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt highlight the feud that developed last week between Scott McLaughlin and David Malukas after some comments made on the Bus Bros podcast with Josef Newgarden and McLaughlin. This leads to the guys discussing the instance between the two on the track in Sunday’s race. Finally, they dive into what Alex Palou needs to do to win the series after another top ten finish. In the final half hour of the program, Kevin provides an update on what his son, Jackson Lee, is up to nowadays in his racing career, answers some Twitter/X questions, and previews the event schedule for this weekend in Seattle for the Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about the hot week we’ve had! How it will probably affect the race this weekend at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, the possible experiments with oval tracks going on. To close out hour #1, the guys talk about the loss of racing legend Bill Vukovich Jr. They talk about how his family has always suffered tragedy but how he was so inspirational and a great person who will be greatly missed. During the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discuss Josef Newgarden trying to sweep the oval track season Saturday and how impressive it would be. Also, they touch on the big racing news from today which is Team Penske and AJ Foyt racing working together. Finally, the guys get into the Laguna Seca Race coming up and Colton Herta driving a car like his Father used to drive. Kevin also talks about how difficult it is to sell sponsorships and do throwbacks. Lastly, some news about Josef Newgarden. Check out the “Trackside” podcast to hear the full conversation! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they recap the exciting weekend at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and what their thoughts are on Connor Daly moving to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. They talk about the latest scenarios surrounding Alex Palou with Chip Ganassi Racing, the television ratings from the weekend, what they think about the number of spectators who tuned in and what it compared to last year. During the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discuss the caution flag, its problems, positives, negatives, and what needs to change about it. They also mention their hope to have most races on an oval track and how some others are fit for a road course, how they’re not happy IndyCar will probably only be at IMS in May next year. Finally, the guys get into the races from the weekend. They give their thoughts and big takeaways about the 2023 Brickyard weekend. The strange finish in the IndyCar race for Scott Dixon and Roman Grosjean and how Dixon has been so dominant lately. Why it was a tough race for Graham Rahal and they answer some questions from fans! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show by recapping the news of Alex Palou backing out of his contract with Arrow McLaren after this afternoon’s practice session, prognosticate whether Palou will be racing in IndyCar next season or in Formula One, debate what the future of Felix Rosenqvist in IndyCar looks like following the Palou news from this afternoon, and which team is most likely to sign David Malukas. Later in the hour they recap how well Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing qualified today for the Gallagher Grand Prix with Graham Rahal starting P1 and Christian Lundgaard starting P2. Additionally, they highlight how some Team Penske struggled to find speed today in practice. Finally, they close out the show by recapping the Indy NXT race earlier this afternoon and preview next week’s edition of Trackside.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show by going over all the events leading up to this weekend’s NASCAR/IndyCar double header, explain what they were able to take away from the conversations they had with drivers today, and speculate where they could add another oval to give inexperienced oval drivers a chance to compete. Later in the hour they break down some of the betting odds for who is the favorite to win the Gallagher Grand Prix and then access who they think are the true favorites. Then they transition to some racing news pertaining to Meyer Shank Racing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show by talking with Chip Ganassi Racing’s Marcus Armstrong to explain how beneficial Scott Dixon has been to his development this season, the new look to his racecar that fans will be able to see this weekend, what kind of optimism he has going into the race this weekend with him being familiar with the road course at IMS, and explains if he’s itching to race an oval. Later in the hour they recap what happened with David Malukus’s run in Sunday’s race in Nashville, discuss how a Honda engine has won all five street races so far this season, and answer Twitter questions pertaining to this weekend’s NASCAR/IndyCar double header.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show by highlighting some of the announcements that were made pertaining to who will be racing in Indianapolis this weekend for IndyCar and touch on IndyStar’s Nathan Brown’s story from earlier today pertaining to silly season. Later in the hour they let their in-studio guest Judy Greeson has the opportunity to pepper Kevin and Curt with questions pertaining to the future of some events, the future of some drivers with their team AND their future in IndyCar, and dive into some of the surprising. Finally, they close out the show by answering a couple twitter questions from listeners tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show by recapping Kyle Kirkwood’s win in Nashville yesterday, why they believe Kirkwood will be able to compete next season for the championship, how important it was for Alex Palou to finish ahead Josef Newgarden and spotlight some individual performances from yesterday’s race. Later in the first hour they discuss the lack of official announcements during silly season considering all the chatter they had been hearing up to the start of silly season last week and continue highlighting some of the performances of drivers in yesterday’s race.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they recap Josef Newgarden sweeping the races at Iowa Speedway in dominant fashion this weekend, explain how Alex Palou finishing third in the second race at Iowa essentially makes him the winner of the series with Newgarden gaining less than forty points, and point out some of the key moments in each race. Later in the first hour they discuss the way the final ten laps in the second race transpired and what would happen if they were to red flag the race and allowed drivers to do a normal pitstop with five cars on the lead lap. Additionally, Kevin and Curt spend some time talking about one of people going into the USAC Hall of Fame. During the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt take a step back and look at how drivers performed in both races, put themselves in Will Power’s spot by debating if he will be able to win a race this season, and then answer some Twitter or “The X” questions from IndyCar fans/Trackside listeners. Finally, they briefly get into silly season rumors and possible drivers that could be on the move.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they review the finish of IndyCar's most recent race, the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Alex Palaou continues his path of dominance in IndyCar winning his fourth race this season and third race in a row. Palou's dominance this seasonhas pretty much sealed the deal for him winning the IndyCar series this season, though Josef Newgarden's history on short-track ovals is still somethingto watch out for. Scott Dixon finished second, and Will Power rounded out the podium finishing third at Mid-Ohio. Other topics include other American racers performing around the country and world, IndyNXT racers, and contract negotiations for IndyCar racersand who they might be racing for next season. In NASCAR news the Chicago street race did well over the weekend viewership wise. Conor Daly andMarco Andretti will be participating in the Truck Series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show discussing the Alex Palou call from earlier today and speculate whether he would consider moving to Formula 1 if they offer a great deal before he can sign with Arrow McLaren in September, the roller coaster of a season that Romain Grosjean has had thus far, and debate if this is the weekend that Palou slips up and opens the door for someone else to win the series. Later in the first hour they look at some drivers that Chip Ganassi could call upon to fill the seats for Palou and Marcus Ericsson if both drivers end up parting ways with CGR and answer some Twitter questions from the race two weeks ago at Road America. During the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt look at how things are going in the IMSA series, discuss some first half of the season questions that Curt has come up with, hand out grades to performances for some teams and drivers, and recap some of the changes that some teams have gone through with half the season left.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they start the show discussing how fun Sunday’s race at Road America was with Alex Palou capturing his third win in the last four races, debate if someone will be able to catch Palou in the series standings with nine races left, and Kevin and Curt examine how some of the struggling teams at this point in the season did at Road America. Additionally, Kevin and Curt discuss the situation between Scott Dixon and Will Power during the practice session Saturday morning before qualifying and the comments that Power made towards Power and Romain Grosjean. Finally, they highlight some notes from the race and answer Twitter questions in the first hour. Managing Director Mike Hull of Chip Ganassi Racing joins Trackside to share his perspective on how dominant Alex Palou has been the last four races, when did it really click for Palou as a driver that has led to his success this season, how special of a driver and person Marcus Ericsson is, compliments Scott Dixon and Palou’s teams for getting their cars ready after crashing in the morning practice session before qualifying for Road America, and discuss the future of Marcus Armstrong racing ovals. Also, Kevin and Curt discuss the future of Marcus Ericsson and where the 2022 Indy 500 Champion could be on the move to, the formality of Takuma Sato running ovals the rest of the season for Chip Ganassi Racing, and Kevin highlights how Jackson Lee performed at Road America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.