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Pit Lane Parley

206 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 53 ratings

Welcome to Pit Lane Parley! Your #1 stop for interviews with fan favorite IndyCar drivers, personnel, IndyCar news, discussions, and debate. We bring the best racing content to you each week! Join the debate on our social media, @pitlaneparley, where we continue the discussion! Fan questions each week are always welcome! Thank you for subscribing and we look forward to bringing you more and more IndyCar content! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Indianapolis of the West-Ontario Motorspeedway: Lost Tracks of Indycar

February 06, 2020 05:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Welcome back to another lost tracks episode with friend of the show, Frank Santoroski as we discuss everything about "The Big O" Ontario Motorspeedway, one of the most legendary, but short lived INDYCAR tracks ever. Listen in and learn more about this unique track! A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter the surface, head to their website HERE and enter promo code PLPTV for 10% off your order! ...

#CheckIt4Andretti

January 31, 2020 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

#Checkit4Andretti. While this unfortunate news happened after recording, our deepest sympathies go out to all of the Andretti family and it is only fitting to dedicate this week's episode to him. We're back this talking: Santino Ferrucci's news Charlie Kimball's ride with AJ Foyt Racing A new update on international races (Why Roger Penske is taking the right approach) TONS of awesome fan questions! (Keep submitting each week to get your questions answered on air A big thank you to our...

Talking with the New COO of Circuit of the Americas, Rick Abbot

January 29, 2020 05:00 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MB

Mike spent some time talking with new COO at Circuit of the Americas, Rick Abbot, in this special mid-week release. Rick, a former first round draft pick of the Detroit Tigers was promoted to COO a few months back at COTA. We talk about the track, his love for racing, and what his job duties entail. Of course we discuss his thoughts on INDYCAR and the track!   A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no ma...

Hinchcliffe's New Sponsor, Engine Discussion & Fan Questions!

January 24, 2020 10:23 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Welcome back! This week we are here to break down and discuss a wide range of topics including:   James Hinchcliffe's sponsor (sliding into those DMs) A potential change to the 2022 engine formula A rolex 24 preview and chili bowl recap Great fan submitted questions! ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter the surface, head to their website HERE and enter promo code PLPTV for 1...

Road to Indy Spotlight: Catching Up with Toby Sowery

January 23, 2020 05:00 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

Mike catches up with Toby Sowery, who drove for HMD Motorsports in 2019 on a handful of topics in this special episode!   Everyone's favorite topic, Rich Energy. Does he know William Storey? Looking back on the highs and lows of 2019 Looking forward to 2020, where does he want to win the most? Will he be back on the Indy Lights grid in 2020?   ----more----   A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place ...

Previewing the Rolex 24 at Daytona

January 21, 2020 05:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

Mike and sports car expert/friend of the show George Butz are back to break down an extensive preview of the Rolex 24   Whose entered this year? How will the vaunted BoP help/hurt the teams? Winners, sleepers, and who might struggle?   Jess and Mike will be covering the race in person, please tune to our social media @pitlaneparley or the Facebook group PIT LANE PARLEY FANS for updates and maybe a live stream or two! ----more---- Join "Team Pit Lane" and support the show RIGHT HERE :...

IMSA Chat with Ryan Eversley: What is "Balance of Performance" ?

January 20, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MB

Mike and guest host and sports car expert George Butz talk with driver in the Michelin Pilot Challenge series and host of "Dinner with Racers" podcast/show, Ryan Eversley! We discuss: Ryan's new team for 2020 and a new teammate What is "balance of performance" The awesome charity he supports, click HERE to donate ----more----   Join "Team Pit Lane" and support the show RIGHT HERE : If you join by the end of January you will be entered to win a Stefan Wilson signed and race worn helmet...

Getting Up to Speed with Silly Season Updates plus a Chili Bowl Preview!

January 17, 2020 08:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MB

This week we break down everything going on in the continuing offseason! Some silly season discussion, chili bowl talk, and more!   Some highlights: Alex Palou joins forces with Dale Coyne Racing Fred watch! (Fernando Alonso) Sage Karam update Jess previews the amazing Chili Bowl INDYCARs rule adjustments!   Join "Team Pit Lane" and support the show RIGHT HERE : If you join by the end of January you will be entered to win a Stefan Wilson signed and race worn helmet visor! ----more-...

IMSA Discussion: Breaking Down the Different Engines by Class

January 13, 2020 05:30 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

Joined by Bozi Tatarevic, writer for Road and Track, Hagerty and other automotive publications, we break down by each class the difference in IMSA engine technologies. While some classes engines are all the same, most have differences! From DPI to GTD, Bozi and Mike discuss all engine types (with a small bonus of what INDYCAR drivers will be participating by class in the Rolex 24 in less than 2 weeks!)----more---- Join "Team Pit Lane" and support the show RIGHT HERE : If you join by the end...

Behind the Mic: Get to Know the Hosts of the Show

January 10, 2020 05:30 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Before we get to the remainder of the offseason, we thought the first episode would be fun for all of the amazing listeners to get to know us...some racing questions, mainly non-racing questions to get to know us better! ----more----   A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter the surface, head to their website HERE and enter promo code PLPTV for 10% off your order!  Craft 1861, go HERE and ente...

Lost Tracks -The Storied History of Riverside International Raceway

December 30, 2019 05:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

Mike and guest co-host Frank Santoroski talk about the famous California track, Riverside International Raceway. The Raceway covered everything from numerous IMSA races, Indycar races, and NASCAR races. Hear about the beginnings of the track, some of the unique history of the track, and the unfortunate demise of the track.   ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter the surface, head...

Talking with David Byrd & Santino Ferrucci

December 23, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 49.7 MB

Happy Holidays! A special early week release episode for your holiday travels. Mike sat down with David Byrd and then Santino Ferrucci to discuss many things including:   How Santino's sprint car test came up How both James Davison and Santino did in their dirt track tests How Davison's Daytona 500 entry came to fruition Santino's 2020 plans/hopes Thoughts on the aeroscreen And more! ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tra...

Talking with David Byrd & Santino Ferrucci

December 23, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

Happy Holidays! A special early week release episode for your holiday travels. Mike sat down with David Byrd and then Santino Ferrucci to discuss many things including:   How Santino's sprint car test came up How both James Davison and Santino did in their dirt track tests How Davison's Daytona 500 entry came to fruition Santino's 2020 plans/hopes Thoughts on the aeroscreen And more! ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tra...

End of 2019 Silly Season Run Down + Talk of the Davison Double

December 20, 2019 05:30 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

As we wind down 2019, we thought it was important to give everyone a full rundown on where we stand on the remainder of silly season (aka the rest of the offseason)  What drivers are out there still? What teams have openings? Who seems to fit where?   We also discuss the news of the James Davison double in 2020, where he'll enter the Daytona 500 and Indy 500 in conjunction with Byrd Racing + unknown team partners as of now. We discuss the magnitude of the Craig Hampson news and also pa...

Conor Daly Flying High into 2020 with Ed Carpenter Racing

December 13, 2019 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

Mike, Jess, and Matt are back this week to discuss 2 major news stories that have unfolded in INDYCAR. 1) Conor Daly and his Air Force sponsorship are joining forces with Ed Carpenter Racing 2) Sebastien Bourdais surprise oust from Dale Coyne Racing and what that means for the #18 car in 2020! We round it out with some other discussion & pitfalls return! ----more----  A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in ...

2019 Pit Lane Parley Indycar Trivia Night

December 06, 2019 06:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

We're back for another year of 2019 INDYCAR trivia here! This year Matt lead's the program with Mike and Jess competing against each other.   Listen to find out who wins and the loser has to buy the other day during St Pete race weekend in 2020! ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter the surface, head to their website HERE and enter promo code PLP10 for 10% off your order!  Craf...

Lost Tracks of INDYCAR: Langhorne Speedway

November 26, 2019 05:30 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

The Big Left Turn or The track that ate the heroes are some of the nicknames Langhorne Speedway garnered over the years the track was active. Guest Frank Santoroski from "Drafting the Circuits"and Mike talk about one of the most dangerous tracks in INDYCAR's history.    We go through the early years, how the track changes over the years and what led to its demise in its final years.  ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray des...

Learning More About Rinus Veekay with Dutch Motorsport Jouranlist Jeroen Demmendaal

November 23, 2019 06:00 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MB

A special release detailing a little bit more about the newest INDYCAR rookie with Dutch motorsport journalist, Jeroen Demmendaal ! Jeroen and Mike discuss Rinus, his racing career to date, why he chose the INDYCAR path from a young age, his ties to Jumbo, family and more in this short, but informative episode!   #indycarnews   You can listen to Jeroen's new Indycar podcast (spoken in Dutch) HERE _____________________________________________________________________________ A big thank ...

Veekay Joins Ed Carpenter Racing + Fan Questions!

November 22, 2019 05:30 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Welcome to another episode! Mike, Jess, and Matt are back to discuss the Rinus Veekay to Ed Carpenter Racing news -- what that means for ECR, where Spencer Pigot may end up, and how his Road to Indy career was so stellar.  Then we breakdown Robin Miller's debate on what Roger Penske should improve at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, what we liked, what we didnt like, and what we would add! Afterwards, we go through numerous fan questions ( thank you to EVERYONE who submitted questions! Kee...

Lost Tracks of IndyCar: Trenton Speedway

November 19, 2019 06:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MB

The second edition of Lost Tracks of Indycar features Trenton Speedway! Mike is joined by Frank Santoroski from Drafting the Circuits podcast to talk everything about the "Kidney Bean" track that used to be right in Trenton, New Jersey.  The beginnings of the track Different series that raced there throughout the years What led to its' downfall? How unique was this track?     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meyer Shank Racing Partners With Andretti & More INDYCAR News

November 15, 2019 05:45 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

The off-season rolls on with more exciting Indycar news! Remember when everyone thought once Alexander Rossi re-signed with Andretti, that would be it for excitement? We're here giving you the breakdown on: Jack Harvey & Meyer Shank Racing's partnership with Andretti Pato O'Ward's aeroscreen test at Sebring More Penske and INDYCAR purchase discussion Fan questions! ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep you...

Lost Tracks: Nazareth Speedway

November 08, 2019 06:00 - 29 minutes - 26.8 MB

In an effort to bring some new content to everyone during the long INDYCAR offseason, we are launching a series "Lost Tracks" detailing some of the tracks from the INDYCAR circuit that no longer exist, starting with one just an hour north of Host Mike's house at Nazareth Speedway. Nazareth has a rich history dating back to the early 1900s and Mike was joined by one of the members of the "Save Nazareth Speedway" group, Tim Silliman.  Nazareth Speedway Historical Society Save Nazareth Speed...

The Start of a New Era: Roger Penske & The Penske Corporation Purchase INDYCAR, IMS, And IMS Productions

November 05, 2019 09:30 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

Occasionally, the news is so important that it can't wait until the usual Friday release. In this case, Roger Penske and The Penske Corporation have purchased Indycar, IMS, and IMS Productions (plus all assets) from Hulman & Company. Who saw that coming? We break it down for you: What does this mean for the future of IMS and Indycar? How does this effect Jay Frye, Mark Miles, and Doug Boles Is there any conflict of interest?  And plenty more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt...

Sorting Through the Aftermath of the Arrow McLaren SP News

November 01, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

This week,  Mike, Jess, & Matt are here with plenty of discussion about the bombshell news that dropped in the IndyCar world this week!  Listen this week for: Will AMSP compete for wins in 2020? What are Hinchcliffe's options ? Our take on the drama Is having two very young drivers a good move? Hear this and more thoughts on the biggest news of the 2019-2020 offseason so far this week! ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tr...

Discussing Trevor Carlin's Comments and Answering Fan Questions!

October 25, 2019 05:15 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

This week, we were joined by a special guest, Josh Blackburn who runs "North 40 Report" podcast & worked for Andretti Autosport in 2019. Click here to listen to his show. We discuss: Trevor Carlin's comments to motorsport.com on IndyCar team sizes What race track would we bulldoze and re-do? Josh's insight on being part of Andretti in 2019 Pitfalls! A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter th...

Fan Questions & A Chat with 2019 INDYCAR Rookie of the Year Felix Rosenqvist

October 24, 2019 18:33 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MB

A Special 2 Part Episode This Week! Part 1: Fan questions! Thank you to all who submitted questions and spurred some great debate between Matt & Mike this week. Part 2: Jess and Mike sit down and talk to 2019 IndyCar Rookie of the Year winner, Felix Rosenqvist! We talk to Felix about what he thought about 2019, his thoughts on the aeroscreen and IndyCar's direction, his off-season plans and looking ahead to 2020! ______________________________________________________ A big thank you to our...

Best of: Throwing it Back to the First Time Josef Newgarden Joined the Show in January 2018

October 24, 2019 18:30 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

For those who might be newer fans of the show! In early 2018, we had Josef Newgarden join the show to talk with Jess and Mike. Coming off of his first Astor Cup Championship in 2017, Josef was gracious enough to be our first ever guest on the show and an excellent interview!   *Updated with new intro music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Talking Aeroscreen and Silly Season + A Chat with Sponsor Craft 1861

October 11, 2019 07:30 - 1 hour - 60 MB

We've got a special 2 part episode this week for everyone! Leading off: Aeroscreen chat after 2 tests! What we think after 4 drivers have tested the aeroscreen and what the drivers are saying! Simon Pagenaud's thoughts about testing the aeroscreen in the rain. Marcus Ericsson to Ganassi, Oliver Askew close to signing somewhere? and more silly season updates! As always, thank you for the fan submitted questions this week from Facebook and Twitter.  ----more---- Second part: Mike and Eri...

The 2019 Pit Lane Parley INDYCAR Awards Show

October 04, 2019 16:59 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

Welcome to the second annual Pit Lane Parley INDYCAR awards show! We switch up the style this year, but share your thoughts with us on social media! Thank you for listening all season long and tune in each week this off-season as we keep you entertained! We won't be going anywhere all off-season! _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first...

Recapping the finale: Newgarden Captures the Championship in Laguna Seca

September 27, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

What a great ending to the 2019 Indycar season! The finale at Weather Tech Raceway / Laguna Seca was a great way to cap off the season. We Discuss. Josef Newgarden's championship || Colton Herta's dominant weekend || How good the Laguna Seca race turned out || tire degradation || Felix Rosenqvist as rookie of the year! After that, we discuss some early silly season stuff including: Rahal and Ganassi third car || Carlin racing || Oliver Askew after winning Indy Lights || Conor Daly Back n...

A Chat with Global MX-5 Cup Driver Ryan Hall

September 26, 2019 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Mike, Jess, and Mike Knapp sit down with driver of the #76 mx-5 cup car, Ryan Hall before their second race this past weekend at Laguna Seca. Hear Ryan's take on the MX-5 series, why his car is nicknamed Godzilla, his driver coaching and his motorsports business & more in this great interview   ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter the surface, head to their website HERE and ente...

Road to Indy Spotlight: Talking with John Cummiskey and Toby Sowery

September 25, 2019 13:51 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MB

During the weekend at Laguna Seca, Mike, Jess, and Mike Knapp talk with both John Cummiskey and Toby Sowery from the newly re-named HMD Motorsports.  We discuss everything from John's legendary background in racing with Penske back in the 1990s, his race car restoration projects, and how he got involved with HMD this year. With Toby, we talk about his racing background, coming over from Europe, what his maiden Indy Lights season has been like, and of course -- Rich Energy! See acast.com/...

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing with VP of Marketing Phil Sparks

September 24, 2019 09:00 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MB

In the last in-season episode of The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing, Mike and Jess talk to Phil Sparks, VP of Marketing for the company. The talk about : what his race weekend job is versus year round responsibilities are || His diverse motorsports background || what it's been like working for HSR || how impressed he has been all year by Colton Herta ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed t...

Talking Laguna Seca with Graham Rahal and Spencer Pigot

September 22, 2019 16:53 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this 2-part episode, Mike, Jess, and Mike Knapp sit down with both Graham Rahal and then Spencer Pigot. They discuss With Graham: What it's like driving through the corkscrew His overall impression on Indycar's return to Laguna Seca How the Firestone tires have been working on a low grip track With Spencer: Should Ed Carpenter be governor of Indiana? Would he vote for him? What it's like driving alongside his boss on ovals How he thinks his 2019 season   Photo Credit: Stephen Ki...

He Loves to Bake, Star Wars, and to Race - Chatting with Jack Harvey

September 21, 2019 15:35 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MB

Before Friday started at legendary Laguna Seca, Mike and Jack Harvey spent some time talking racing, Star Wars, his new skill in baking, and more! Tune in to hear Jack's thoughts on his 2019 season, his boss Michael Shank, and what his future holds! Photo: Stephen King || INDYCAR Media ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, head to their website HERE and enter promo code PLP10 for 10% off your order!  Our newest sponsor, Craft 1861, go HERE and enter promo code ...

Previewing IndyCar's Return to Laguna Seca

September 20, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

In our last in-season episode, we're here to break down everything Laguna Seca. From championship clinching scenarios for Josef Newgarden, Alex Rossi, Simon Pagenaud and Scott Dixon to the rookie of the year battle! We discuss how we think Indycar's return to Laguna is going to go before diving into some fan questions! Who do you think is going to be crowned the 2019 NTT Indycar Series champion? ----more---- Photo credit: LAT Images A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the ...

Aeroscreen Updates + Is This the Most Competitive Era in INDYCAR Racing History?

September 13, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

On this week's episode, the last in-season off weekend means it's a bit quiet on the news front for silly season, but that doesn't mean we don't have plenty to discuss! This week we break down: The Aeroscreen and if INDYCAR's change at the top of engineering means anything  Discussing Will Power's comments about this being the most competitive era in Indycar Fan questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions!   ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, ...

A Chat with Shea Holbrook

September 10, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In this week's interview, Mike sits down with motorsports extraordinaire, Shea Holbrook! They discuss: Her experience in the new W Series Her concerns about the W series before it began and what she would say to those who didn't like it Her extremely unique motorsports career (Drag cars, touring cars, W Series to name a few)  Why the business and branding side is so important for a driver And much more! Photo credit: Andrew Hone | LAT Images A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, ...

A Chat with Shea Holbrook

September 10, 2019 07:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

In this week's interview, Mike sits down with motorsports extraordinaire, Shea Holbrook! They discuss: Her experience in the new W Series Her concerns about the W series before it began and what she would say to those who didn't like it Her extremely unique motorsports career (Drag cars, touring cars, W Series to name a few)  Why the business and branding side is so important for a driver And much more! Photo credit: Andrew Hone | LAT Images A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, ...

Looking Back on a Wild Portland Grand Prix

September 06, 2019 05:06 - 56 minutes - 51.7 MB

First, all of us at Pit Lane Parley share our thoughts and condolences with Anthoine Hubert, his friends and family, and the motorsports community. ----more---- We're back to discuss a crazy Portland GP!  The first lap crash. Does Indycar need to go to standing starts at a place like Portland? Ryan Hunter Reay/Jack Harvey An update on what the results mean for the championship contenders heading into Laguna Seca Marcus Ericsson's absence and Conor Daly's impressive qualifying effort ...

Rapid Fire with Some of the Road to Indy Stars

September 05, 2019 13:50 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

Mike sat down throughout the Portland weekend with Ryan Norman, Robert Megennis, Sting Ray Robb, and Rasmus Lindh in short interviews to discuss the end of their respective Road to Indy seasons! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing featuring Pole-Sitter Colton Herta

September 03, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

This week, Mike talks with eventual pole-winner and 4th place finisher, Colton Herta. The pair discuss: Colton's rookie season lookback With all the silly season rumors, is it tough to focus? Thoughts on Gateway/WWT Raceway His fellow rookie class Looking ahead to Laguna     See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dale Coyne Double: Talking with Both Sebastien Bourdais and Santino Ferrucci

September 02, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

During the weekend at Portland International Raceway, Mike was able to speak with both Santino Ferrucci and Sebastien Bourdais, drivers #19 and #18 for Dale Coyne Racing. Both of the drivers have a great working relationship and discuss: Is Sebastien a fan of being called "dad" and does he call Santino "son" ? How Santino views his rookie season What went wrong for Sebastien during qualifying on Saturday at PIR If either driver could magically "re-do" a moment during their 2019 season -...

Dale Coyne Double: Talking with Both Sebastien Bourdais and Santino Ferrucci

September 02, 2019 07:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

During the weekend at Portland International Raceway, Mike was able to speak with both Santino Ferrucci and Sebastien Bourdais, drivers #19 and #18 for Dale Coyne Racing. Both of the drivers have a great working relationship and discuss: Is Sebastien a fan of being called "dad" and does he call Santino "son" ? How Santino views his rookie season What went wrong for Sebastien during qualifying on Saturday at PIR If either driver could magically "re-do" a moment during their 2019 season -...

Talking IndyCar and Portland with Jeff Gluck of The Athletic

August 31, 2019 15:11 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Mike spent some time during the INDYCAR Autograph session talking with reporter Jeff Gluck, national motorsport writer for The Athletic. They discuss: The championship contenders How IndyCar and nascar differ from an overall race weekend perspective Predicting who is going to win this weekend at Portland International Raceway ----more---- A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter the surface, h...

A Thriller Under the Lights at Gateway + Looking West to Portland

August 30, 2019 06:30 - 52 minutes - 48.5 MB

Mike, Jess, and Matt are here to discuss a thriller at WWT Raceway aka Gateway Motorsports Park: Takuma Sato's redemption story Tony Kanaan and AJ Foyt Racing How the championship standings have unfolded Santino Ferrucci's bold moves and Josef Newgarden's run in with Santino   Afterwards, we look ahead to the penultimate race of the season in Portland What needs to happen for Rossi, Dixon, or Pagenaud to overtake Newgarden in the standings? A look at the rookie of the year race Pred...

Examining the Events of Pocono Raceway and Looking Ahead to This Weekend at Gateway

August 23, 2019 06:30 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

Mike, Jess, and Matt break down everything Pocono including: The first lap crash and the ensuing debate Has Indycar outgrown Pocono or can there be any safety additions to the car/track? Was the rest of race improved versus last year? How does the first lap crash impact the championship?   Following Jess' joker lap, we get to some AWESOME fan questions (keep them coming!) and preview the upcoming race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway (WWTRG!)   ----more---- Thank you to o...

Rapid Response Movie Discussion with Producer Michael Miles

August 22, 2019 06:15 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Host Mike and Mike Miles, one of the producers on the Rapid Response movie sit down to discuss the movie, motorsports safety innovations since the 1960s and the current state of safety in motorsports. Please look out for the movie release on September 6th and follow along at www.rapidresponsemovie.com   Thank you to our awesome sponsors! A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter the surface, head...

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing - Pocono Edition

August 20, 2019 06:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

On this week's episode, Mike sits down with tire changer/mechanic Gary Michalak. Gary and Mike talk about:   How they felt after Saturday's rained out qualifying and 2 hour practice What makes Harding Steinbrenner such a special group Silly season rumors His background in racing And more topics in this great interview!   A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Grypmat, the world's first flexible tool tray designed to keep your tools in place no matter the surface, head to their we...

On the Championship Hunt: Talking with Scott Dixon

August 19, 2019 07:00 - 10 minutes - 9.9 MB

During the Saturday rain delay, Mike and some other media members had some time with Scott Dixon. In this short media round-table interview, Scott discusses: His efforts to come from 62 points back (before the race started) to win his 6th championship  His excellent rookie teammate in Felix Rosenqvist Looking ahead to Laguna Seca Thoughts on the rookie class as a whole   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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