Trackside Podcast

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap GMR Grand Prix Qualifying as Romain Grosjean took his first career Pole in his third career Indy Car Series start. They discuss how big of a surprise it was. They discuss the starting grid and how diverse it is near the front of the field. They breakdown the field for the Race tomorrow and preview what we will see on Race Day. Kevin and Curt also talk about the announcement with Colton Herta for another two year extension with Andretti Autosport. They also talk about the cancellation of the Honda Indy Toronto and where that race may move to this year.  The other big news of the day is Max Chilton having to miss the GMR Grand Prix because of travel issues and his team withdrawing the car.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin chats with drivers James Hinchcliffe and Jimmie Johnson as they prepare for this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course in the GMR Grand Prix. The drivers discuss how the season has gone to this point for each of their teams and performances.  Stefan Wilson joins the show to talk about his ride with Andretti Autosport as he attempts to qualify for his third Indianapolis 500. The other big news story is Texas Motor Speedway President Eddie Gossage announced he is stepping down after the NASCAR All Star Race in June. What does that mean for Indy Car at Texas in the future?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they discuss the official entry list for the 105th Running of the Indianapolis 500 released today including nine previous past champions. They discuss the new bitcoin sponsorship for Ed Carpenter Racing. They begin to look ahead to the GMR Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road course. They discuss the latest news involving the Detroit Grand Prix.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they are joined by NBC Racing Analyst and former driver Paul Tracy to talk about his thoughts so far on the 2021 Indy Car Season as they head to the Indy Car GP and the Indianapolis 500 this month. He talks about getting ready to race in the SRX series this summer on CBS. Kevin and Curt discuss what the future of television will be for the Indy Car Series and what network may air the races after this season and they discuss what the viewership would be on streaming.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the upcoming Indy Car GP Race Weekend, go through the schedule and the air times.  They also discuss the Top Gun Rookie test for RC Enerson at Gateway today before heading to Indianapolis despite an official announcement for the 500. They talk about who may drive the other Rick Ware Racing car as well for the 500. Kevin and Curt discuss ovals on the Indy Car schedule and what tracks could potentially be added to the schedule. Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles joins the show to talk about the logistics for fans and what they should expect at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this month.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Note: First few minutes missing due to technical issues in studio:  Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they wind up the first week of the Month of May talk about possible Americans to Formula One and who that might be. Also what tracks in the United States could host F1 races and if they might return to Indianapolis. They talk about Rookies at Indianapolis and how comfortable they would be if they make their first start at Indy vs other tracks. They talk about the biggest storylines at the quarter point to the 2021 season heading into Indianapolis.  They talk about the driver street signs and Indy hosting big events and why the city embrace big events.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the GMR Grand Prix Schedule, if the Indianapolis 500 will be shown live across central Indiana.  They also discuss rather or not Formula One could return to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and what is Rogers vision for the track going forward.  AJ Foyt driver Charlie Kimball joins the show to talk about the upcoming Month of May and his chance to get back in the car for the GMR Grand Prix and Indianapolis 500. He also talks about going from the broadcast booth to the race car and how doing both helps him. Kevin talks about Team Penske returning to IMSA and Sports Car racing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look at drivers who carry momentum after Texas into Indianapolis for the Month of May. They also talk about Romain Grosjean and his upcoming F1 test announced today. They talk about the Indy Car schedule and what they might do differently and what ovals they would want to add back to the calendar.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen remember Bobby Unser who passed away on Sunday night, reflect on Donald Davidson's career and why he is so important to fans.  They also dive into the 1981 Indianapolis 500 and the controversy surrounding the race with Bobby Unser and Mario Andretti. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about 7-time NASCAR Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson joining the NBC Crew for the Indianapolis 500 broadcast later this month.  Also Stefan Wilson has been announced to the 6th Andretti Autosport car and becomes the 35th entry for the Indianapolis 500. Former Indy 500 Radio and television voice Paul Page joins the show to remember ABC and NBC colleague Bobby Unser who won the Indianapolis 500 three times as well.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(Beyond the Bricks) Tonight on the first ever episode of Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they honor Donald Davidson and he heads into retirement and put the Talk of Gasoline Alley in the rafters so to speak.  They also remember three time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser who passed away on Sunday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, the first show of the Month of May, they remember the three-time Indianapolis 500 champion Bobby Unser who passed away on Sunday night. They recap the Texas two-step Doubleheader over the weekend won by Scott Dixon on Saturday and first time winner Pato O'Ward on Sunday. They also begin to talk about tiers for the Indianapolis 500.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg dominated by Colton Herta leading 97 of the 100 laps. They preview the Doubleheader at the Texas Motor Speedway this coming weekend as the Month of May begins.  They also talk about the Month of May programming beginning next week with Daily Trackside shows and the new show Beyond the Bricks all month long leading up to the Indianapolis 500.  Curt leads a segment of On the Rise talking about teams and drivers who are making great strides to begin the season. Kevin gives an update on son Jacksons USF 2000 weekend at St. Pete.  In hour number two tonight, Curt and Kevin play "Do we know" yet about drivers and teams so far this season. Kevin and Curt also talk about the news released late last week where 135,000 fans will be allowed at the Indianapolis 500 and what the procedures and protocols will be for fans when they come to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May. Also there will not be a Pit Stop Competition again in 2021.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, the 2021 season opening race is in the books and they recap the race with first time winner Alex Palou and how he was able to get the win. Kevin and Curt preview the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg and what the weekend will look like for the 2nd race of the season. They talk about the debut of 7x NASCAR Champion Jimmie Johnson at Barber and how he may fare on the first street course race of the year at St. Pete this week. Kevin also gives a recap of the Road to Indy at Barber and who won those races. They have the latest in car and driver announcements for the Indianapolis 500 and who may fill that final Andretti Autosport entry. They also discuss what attendance may look like for the Month of May with the Indy Car GP and the Indianapolis 500.  Kevin and Curt talk about the ratings of the first weekend and how it compares to NASCAR and F1.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, its Indy Car Race Week for the season opener at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, AL.  They give their season predictions and who they think will win the 2021 Indy Car Series Championship and who we may see in Victory Lane in 2021.  Kevin and Curt recap the Open test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and who will be the ones to watch and who could be in danger of qualifying next Month leading into the Indianapolis 500. Kevin mentioned that IMS President Doug Boles and Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb that their will be fans at the Indianapolis 500, it will be a couple of weeks before how many.  He believes fans will be in attendance for Practice and Qualifying and if their will be any concerts or not this year. Kevin and Curt talk about the season opening race at Barber and who they think may take the first checkered flags of the 2021 season. Six time and Defending Indy Car Champion Scott Dixon and 13 time Champion car owner Chip Ganassi join the show to talk about the upcoming season and what it'll be like to go after record tying number 7 and also look back at the Championship season in 2020.  Scott talks about the type of racing we may see in 2021 and if it will be any easier to pass on track. Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin joins the show to talk about his expectations and what his nerves are like for his rookie season in Indy Car starting this weekend. He also recaps his test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and what he anticipates when they return for the Month of May and the Indianapolis 500. AJ Foyt driver Charlie Kimball joins the show and talks about being in the broadcast booth for the Indy Car test, what it is like to explain the sport to the viewers who are watching and also getting ready to broadcast the Indy Lights broadcasts this season as well.and getting ready to run in the Indianapolis 500 as well.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.