Trackside Podcast

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they are joined by Dale Coyne Racing driver Ryan Norman to discuss his emotions heading into his first ever IndyCar race in his home state, details what happened at the end of his 2019 racing season in order to get to this moment, and describes the path he took in order to get to this point in his young driving career. Later in the show, the COO of the Music City Grand Prix in Jason Rittenberry joins Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee to describe the feedback that he has been receiving from the community in Nashville about the event, details everything that will happen leading up to the race, and how Josef Newgarden was test driving at  the track earlier in the day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On tonight's edition of Trackside hosts Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee broke down Alex Palou's second career win at Road America, the struggles for Team Penske in finishing races with the lead, looked ahead at Mid-Ohio, and races that still remain. Plus Curt and Kevin talk about the rise of success of Chip Ganassi and Arrow McLaren Racing. Kevin also discussed a conversation he had with Tony Kanaan about the impact of not having Roger Penske on the mic. Curt and Kevin talked about a better way to describe the contact between cars on road courses and how much contact truly happens in IndyCar. Also Kevin shares news IndyCar fans have been waiting for about Long Beach and an update on Texas Motor Speedways Capacity. Plus they gave their takes on Jeff Gordon stepping down from the broadcast booth to take a position with Hendricks Motorsports. Plus Curt's look at the Weekend, the Jackson Lee racing update, and Winners and Losers from Road America. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee in hour number one, they tackle the big news of the day regarding Rinus VeeKey's cycling accident that took place earlier in the day, Curt identifies who he thought were winners this weekend (outside of Marcus Ericsson and Pato O'Ward), and discuss what they took away from the first race in Detroit. In hour number two, Curt and Kevin spend some time previewing the Road America race this weekend, updates you on what happened to Felix Rosenqvist and Will Power's cars in Race One, and pay tribute to Bryan Clauson with today being what would have been his thirty-second birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On tonight's edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, four time Indy 500 Champion Helio Castroneves joined the show to talk about his historic win, what it meant to have fans in the stands, how he feels post victory, and what it was like to not have Rick Mears as his strategist for the first time. Also President and General Manager of Road America talked with Kevin about the race, their rules for fans and COVID restrictions, being able to enjoy the outdoors, having NASCAR take on the four mile course for the first time in fifty years, if he wants to see an IndyCar/NASCAR Double-Header and how Formula1 did at the track last weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they do a full recap of the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 mile race. They also discuss the history that Helio Castroneves tied with his fourth win in the 500. Kevin and Curt talk about how their pre race tiers fared in the race on Sunday. They talk about the Carb night Classic show from Lucas Oil Raceway and the races that ended up being run on Saturday due to weather. Another topic is that NBC stayed with the victory celebration after Helio won his record trying 4th Indianapolis 500. They answer your twitter questions as well including points and if the 500 needs double points, the victory celebration and more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they are doing the show from Lucas Oil Raceway ahead of tonight's Carb Night Classic races featuring USAC and the Road to Indy.  They are joined by Road to Indy Drivers Prescott Campbell, Jackson Lee and others to talk about their futures, careers to this point, and what their goals are. Kevin recaps the Final Indianapolis 500 practice and preview what to expect this weekend in the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. Curt chats with former Columbus Dispatch Journalist Tim May and now covers Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing in terms of current stories and history of the team and family.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about who is historically good at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway notably Alexander Rossi coming off the open about his win in 2016. They go through their annual tiers for the running of the Indianapolis 500 and who are the drivers favored to win.  They discuss which drivers will need a good showing on Sunday to help save their jobs with their current teams. They also preview Carb Day at IMS and Carb Night at Lucas Oil Raceway.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they discuss the upcoming Carb Night Pre Race Party at Lucas Oil Raceway and what to expect. They talk about Team Owner Sam Schmidt and his ability to stand and dance at his daughter's wedding thanks to technology. The NASCAR Damp weather test and more. Author John Oreovicz joins the show to talk about the Indy Split book that he wrote that looks back at the split between IRL and Cart 25 years ago and how to go about talking about such a touchy subject. He also talks about his thoughts on this years Indianapolis 500. Vice President Track Management and operations of NHRA and General Manager of Lucas Oil Raceway Kasey Coler talks about what is coming up at Lucas Oil Raceway this summer including the Hoosier Classic, Thursday Night Thunder, and the SRX Race. They preview the Carb Night Classic as well this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the drivers Charlie Kimball and RC Enerson who missed the field for the Indianapolis 500 and talk about their stories. Car Owner Sam Schmidt joins the show to talk about his thoughts on the upcoming Indianapolis 500 with drivers Pato O'Ward and Felix Rosenqvist on Arrow McLaren SP. Sam and Curt also talk about the gala that Sam organizes for those who suffer from paralysis and other diseases. They discuss women in motorsports with Paretta Autosport and the overall increasing of women in the sport. They discuss the Grand Prix of Detroit and the expansion of the crowd size and allowing them in the paddock.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Indianapolis 500 Qualifying weekend, discuss the Team Penske struggles. They also talk about the confusion and controversy at the end of the first day of Qualifications involving Dalton Kellett and Will Power. They also begin to preview the race and which engine may have the advantage and if the drivers near the back of the field have a shot to make their way to the front and win the race.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss what they have learned from Fast Friday Practice when it comes to top teams for Qualifications Weekend. They discuss the schedule for the weekend, who are the favorites for the Pole and who are in danger of missing the 33 car field on Sunday. Arrow McLaren SP Driver Pato O' Ward talks about where his team stands after Fast Friday and his thoughts going into Qualifications weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the third day of Practice for the 105th Indianapolis 500. They talk about the Rahal Letterman Lanigan photo op that nearly ended in disaster for Colton Herta and Scott McLaughlin, as well as the first wreck of the week with Santino Ferrucci. They include audio from the post practice press conference and preview Fast Friday and qualifying.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they discuss the second day of practice for the 105th Indianapolis 500.  They begin to talk about pole contenders and what qualifying could look like in terms of contenders and speeds this weekend. They talk about Danica Patrick being named as Pace Car Driver of the Indianapolis 500 and Bryan Clauson's Pole Award in Nashville this summer. They also talk about what teams will do in the coming days leading into qualifications.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Opening Day of Practice for the Indianapolis 500 and who is the fastest.  They also discuss the drivers who may be battling in the Last row Shootout on Sunday and how Top Gun Racing fared on Day one.  They also go back and finish recapping the GMR Grand Prix from over the weekend.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the GMR Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway won by Rinus Veekay for his first career win.  They also discuss Romain Grosjean finishing 2nd and his comeback story from a near fatal accident last fall in F1. They also discuss the start of the season with three first time winners and five different winners to start the season. They begun discussing the opening of Practice for the Indianapolis 500 on Tuesday. The Road to Indy series is recapped as well from the Grand Prix of Indianapolis.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.