Kevin & Query - Monday 5/30: Recapping the Indy 500 with winner Marcus Ericsson & his chief strategist Mike O'Gara + our experiences at the race & more!




Kevin & Query Podcast show

Summary: 00:00 – 19:07- Marcus Ericsson wins the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500, Scott Dixon’s costly error, Pato O’Ward’s late run, Kevin recaps his 500 experience from the stands, Jake recaps his 500 experience from the Turn 3 eagle’s nest 19:08 – 24:30 – Morning Checkdown 24:31 – 45:49 – Marcus Ericsson’s chief strategist Mike O’Gara joins us to talk about the huge win and the success of Chip Ganassi Racing, when did it dawn on the team they had a real chance to win, being a Roncalli grad, the meaning of being an Indy native and winning the Indy 500, the red flag restart, did he think Pato O’Ward was going to catch Ericsson, the start to the IndyCar season, Huski chocolate 45:50 – 1:11:23 – Recapping Marcus Ericsson’s win, what were the drivers that surprised you with where they finished, Indianapolis 500 winner Marcus Ericsson joins us and tells us about his emotions during the red flag restart, his mindset and strategy throughout the race, challenges adjusting to life in America, why he decided to go all in on IndyCar, the “Ericsson” name being quite common in Sweden, how his love for racing began, Morning Checkdown 1:11:24 – 1:20:38 – The results of our Indy 500 driver numbers game was fascinating, Jake’s continued annoyance with the NFL Draft attendance numbers 1:20:39 – 1:30:15 – Team Penske’s struggles throughout the month of May, Will Power’s issues, Jimmie Johnson’s day, who we would pick to drive our imaginary IndyCar team 1:30:16 – 1:56:33 – Scott Dixon’s pit penalty, admitting he messed up, Pato O’Ward on his second place finish and his failed last move, callers weigh in on their 500 experience, Kevin’s urinal picture, any issue with the red flag, more callers, Morning Checkdown 1:56:34 – 2:01:49 –  POP QUIZ 2:01:50 – 2:13:50 - We replay the Marcus Ericsson interview from earlier in the show, final thoughts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.