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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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Episodes

A Talk with Pocono Raceway President Ben May

August 18, 2019 11:56 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

Before the weekend started, Jess and Mike talked with the President of Pocono Raceway, Ben May. We talk about:   What makes Pocono Raceway unique for fans In addition to the racing, what else there is to do at the track The best part about Indycar racing about Pocono His background and how he came to be the President of Pocono raceway! 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, hea...

McLaren Mania Starting Silly Season Off with a Huge Bang

August 16, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MB

What a start to "silly season" for INDYCAR. We break down everything McLaren and INDYCAR from: The Honda to Chevrolet switch What does this mean for James Hinchcliffe? Was this a good move for Sam Schmidt? Who will race for Arrow McLaren SP Racing next year? Will Fernando Alonso race at all? Jess' joker lap segment returns with a McLaren theme this week, followed by a Pocono Raceway preview Predictions Championship implications How have the championship contenders done here in the p...

A New Engine Is Announced + A Chat with Will Power

August 09, 2019 08:30 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

A big welcome 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! This week we're back to break down everything about the new INDYCAR engine formula for 2022! What is it? What part of it is hybrid? Will it still be "fast, loud, authentic, and unapologetic" like Jay Frye has stated? We discuss that & more in the first half of the episo...

Scott Dixon is the King of Mid-Ohio + First Silly Season Deep Dive

August 02, 2019 08:30 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

A big welcome 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!   Mike and Jess are back to recap an exciting weekend in Mid-Ohio! We break down: How did the two stop versus three stop strategies play out? Josef Newgarden's big mistake Do cars still fighting for position in the back of the field need to be blue flagged when the ...

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing - Mid Ohio Edition

July 30, 2019 08:30 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

A big welcome 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! Welcome to a very special The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing 2 part episode: In the first half, Mike sits down with some members from the "Dogs 2 Dog Tags" program. A group that pairs veterans with emotional support dogs, who has partnered ...

Road to Indy Spotlight: Chatting with Rasmus Lindh and Sting Ray Robb

July 28, 2019 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

Yesterday during Saturday's action at Mid-Ohio, Mike sat down with both Indy Pro 2000 Juncos Racing drivers, Rasmus Lindh and Sting Ray Robb. Mike and the Juncos duo cover:   How Rasmus' fantastic open-wheel career has grown quickly in just 2 seasons Does Sting Ray get tired getting asked if his name is really Sting Ray? Rasmus' focus on the remainder of the season while leading the championship How Sting Ray's career in Pro Mazda/Indy Pro 2000 has matured in his 3 seasons in the series...

A Wild Weekend in Iowa Leads to a Newgarden Victory

July 26, 2019 08:30 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

A big welcome 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! Welcome back! What a wild weekend at Iowa Speedway. From 100 degree weather, to crazy rain storms and late night racing, this weekend brought it all on the amazing short track known as Iowa Speedway. We cover all things Iowa including:   Is it time for Iowa to be repa...

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing: Iowa Edition

July 24, 2019 18:31 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

This week we're joined by tire specialist Alex Workman, one of the newer crewmen in the HSR garage. Alex fills a lot of roles within the team, but his main responsibility is preparing the tires for each test, practice, qualifying session, and race day! Check out his interview with us from Iowa Speedway and share your thoughts! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Championship Hunt: A Chat with Josef Newgarden

July 22, 2019 14:14 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

After Friday qualifying and practice ended at Iowa, Mike, Matt, and Mike Knapp sat down with championship leader Josef Newgarden. They went over   Prioritizing points versus going for the win when you're leading the championship Does Iowa Speedway need a repave? How he felt after 2 practices and a 3rd place qualifying effort on Friday What remaining track is he most apprehensive about   And more! Photo credit: Stephen King See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Simon Pagenaud Reasserts Himself in the Championship Hunt

July 19, 2019 13:47 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

What a weekend in Toronto for Simon Pagenaud! Mike, Jess, and Matt are back to discuss Pagenaud's dominance in the streets of Toronto. We cover: The inspirational Robert Wickens pace lap Pagenaud and the championship hunt The Ed Jones vs Spencer Pigot battle Will Power's rough day Afterwards, we answer some great fan questions and preview the next race in the land of corn: Iowa Speedway! Check back here throughout the weekend for special interview episodes! See acast.com/privacy fo...

Catching Up with Ed Jones

July 18, 2019 14:30 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

Mike spoke with Ed Jones, driving for Ed Carpenter Racing/ Scuderia Corsa. They talked about: Teaming up with Spencer Pigot His season-to-date How inspirational Robert Wickens is If he knows his plans for 2020 yet Photo Credit: Shawn Gritzmacher See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing Toronto Edition

July 16, 2019 08:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

This week on The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing, Mike and Mike Knapp talk to floating mechanic Heath. We talk to Heath about His role at HSR When & how he got started working in open wheel racing His thoughts on Colton Herta and the team as a whole Why Toronto is such a difficult circuit We'll be back with another episode after the Iowa race! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sage Karam Happy to be with Carlin Racing in Toronto

July 15, 2019 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

Mike and Mike Knapp sat down with Sage Karam before the weekend in Toronto began. Sage talks about Setting realistic expectations for the weekend, What it's been like so far with Carlin Racing How thrilled he is just to be back in IndyCar outside of the month of May What it means to partner with a sponsor like SmartStop Self-Storage Photo Credit: Chris Owens || INDYCAR Media See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On the Hunt for a Championship: A Chat with Alexander Rossi

July 13, 2019 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MB

Mike and Mike Knapp spend some time talking with Alexander Rossi before the Honda Indy Toronto weekend began. They discuss with Alex: Prioritizing winning versus just getting as many points as possible Robert Wickens, his journey, and his special weekend plans Who would be his body double and why it most certainly wont be "Thim" Photo Credit: Chris Owens || INDYCAR Media See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Previewing The Honda Indy Toronto

July 12, 2019 09:10 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

Toronto is here! Mike, Matt, and Mike Knapp preview everything Toronto related to start the episode Robert Wickens NSX hand controlled car for the pace lap Sage Karam's return Predictions Poutine! Further, we answer some great fan questions and touch on some Motorsports related news like Daniel Ricciardo's comments on IndyCar, Rich Energy and Iowa potentially having a new title sponsor! #INDYCAR #HONDAINDYTORONTO See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sage Karam's New Ride and the Aeroscreen's First Big Test

July 05, 2019 09:45 - 54 minutes - 50.3 MB

Welcome back IndyCar fans! This week we have some fun breaking down some great topics, even with no race this weekend upcoming weekend, we bring the fun and INDYCAR to you! This week: Thoughts on Max Verstappen's pass Scott Dixon, the dallara simulator, and the aeroscreen first test Pato O'Ward's Super Formula ride in Japan The Rossi vs Newgarden battle Some fan questions and more debate to round out the episode! We'll be back next week for more plus a preview of the Honda Grand Prix ...

Alexander Rossi Dominates in Spectacular Fashion

June 28, 2019 08:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MB

This week we recap the domination that Alexander Rossi displayed at Road America this weekend. Including: Rossi and how good he was Scott Dixon's amazing day Who struggled? Who surprised? Was race control right not to throw a caution? Afterwards, we get to some awesome fan questions and our first #sillyseason discussion Alex Rossi Andretti to Chevrolet? Bold predictions for the remainder of the year Will Power on Push-to-pass Thank you to our loyal supporter EARGASM EARPLUGS for th...

A Quick Pit Stop with Max Chilton

June 26, 2019 07:00 - 7 minutes - 6.49 MB

Mike and Mike Knapp speak with Max Chilton directly after practice as Max got ready for qualifying in this weekends race at Road America See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing featuring VP Vince Kremer

June 25, 2019 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

Back with another episode in "The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing" where Mike interviews VP of the team, Vince KremerPhoto Credit: John Cote See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Road to Indy Spotlight: Sitting Down with Oliver Askew and Robert Megennis

June 23, 2019 07:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MB

Mike sat down with both Oliver Askew and Robert Megennis before the weekend at Road America got underwayPhoto credit: Road to Indy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Grading the First Half of the 2019 INDYCAR Season

June 21, 2019 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Before we preview the weekend at Road America, we take a look back and dive deep into each drivers season-to-date! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

IndyCar Puts on a Show under the Lights in Texas

June 14, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 67.4 MB

Time to recap a wild night in Texas followed by some awesome fan submitted questions! And the introduction of a new segment!Cover Photo: Chris Owens || IndyCar Media See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Wild Weekend in Detroit and Looking Ahead to Texas

June 07, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

Mike, Jess, and Matt recap a wild weekend in Detroit, preview Texas, and debate some topics in the newsCover Photo: Chris Owens See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Live from Belle Isle with Emerson Fittipaldi

June 05, 2019 12:58 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MB

A chat with Emerson Fittipaldi during our live show at Belle Isle! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing with Colton Herta and George Steinbrenner IV

June 04, 2019 08:59 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

Mike and Matt are joined by both Colton Herta and George Steinbrenner at the Duals in Detroit See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pagenaud Triomphe de l'Indianapolis 500

May 31, 2019 08:00 - 56 minutes - 52.2 MB

Time to recap the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500!Cover photo: Walter Kuhn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Speedway Spotlight with Sage Karam Round 3

May 26, 2019 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Mike is back with Sage Karam, speaking earlier this week about his thoughts before final practice and the anticipation towards race weekend!Cover photo: Motorsport Images See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bump Day Provides Plenty of Drama!

May 24, 2019 07:00 - 58 minutes - 53.4 MB

Time to recap a wild qualifying weekend and preview the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500!Photos: Motorsport Images See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Fast, Loud, Authentic, & Unapologetic - Sitting down with Jay Frye

May 23, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Mike and Jess sit down with INDYCAR President Jay Frye to discuss everything from the upcoming Indianapolis 500 to future speculation! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Different Perspective - Talking IndyCar with NHLer Mike McKenna

May 22, 2019 07:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

Mike and Jess sit down with NHLer (most recently Philadelphia Flyer) Mike McKenna about his love for racing! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Post Qualifying Thoughts with Ben Hanley, David Byrd & James Davison, and Santino Ferrucci

May 21, 2019 07:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

We talk with Ben Hanley, David Bryd/James Davison, and Santino Ferrucci on how they are feeling after successful qualifying weekends See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pit Lane Adventures with Ben Hanley and Santino Ferrucci

May 19, 2019 07:01 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

Mike and guest host from open-wheels.com, Tanner Watkins, talk with Ben Hanley and Santino FerrucciCover Photo Credit: Walter Kuhn See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Speedway Spotlight with Sage Karam Round 2

May 18, 2019 07:01 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

We're back with Sage Karam for his thoughts before fast friday!Cover Photo credit: Chad Smith Photography See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Getting Ready for Qualifying at the Indianapolis 500

May 17, 2019 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

It's Indianapolis 500 Practice week leading up to qualifying!Cover photo credit: Chris Owens See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Speedway Spotlight with Sage Karam

May 14, 2019 07:15 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

In episode 1 of "Speedway Spotlight" we talk with Sage Karam before Indianapolis 500 practice begins. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An Introduction to May: The IndyCar Grand Prix Preview

May 10, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

This week Mike, Jess, and guest host from open-wheels.com, Tanner Watkins break down the Indy GP and some great fan questions! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Best Month of the INDYCAR Season is Here!

May 03, 2019 08:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

This week: Mike, Jess, and Matt discuss the recent tests at Indianapolis Motor Speedway before diving into numerous fan questions gathered online!Photo credit: Chris Jones/ INDYCAR MediaRIPAndrewFarmer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Great Bump Day Debate + Long Beach Grand Prix Recap

April 26, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MB

This week, Mike, Matt, and guest David Leiting discuss everything from the controversial blocking penalty on Graham Rahal to the new debate engulfing the INDYCAR community: should bump day go away?Cover photo credit: Chris Owens / INDYCAR Media See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Chat with Mark Miles

April 18, 2019 07:00 - 57 minutes - 52.3 MB

We chat with Mark Miles, CEO of Hulman & Company this week covering everything from what he thinks about the current state of INDYCAR to its' future! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Takuma Sato Dominates Barber Motorsports Park and Looking Forward to Long Beach

April 12, 2019 09:02 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Mike, Jess, and Matt recap a very interesting weekend in Barber Motorsports Park while looking ahead to The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Barber MSP Edition

April 09, 2019 09:02 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

This week, Mike is joined at the track by blogger Mike Knapp and they talk to lead mechanic/air jack operator, Scott Davin. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pato O'Ward Joins the Show + Honda Indy Grand Prix Preview

April 05, 2019 08:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

This week we're joined by driver of the #31 Carlin Racing Pato O'Ward for the first half of the episode before diving into more topics! @RacecastWX provides a weather report for the weekend after the ending music.Cover Photo credit: Stephen King See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A New Wave of Hertamania Has Arrived

March 29, 2019 09:01 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Mike, Jess, and Matt recap a historic race at Circuit of the Americas which saw Colton Herta win his first career race as the youngest ever winner See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Circuit of the Americas Edition

March 26, 2019 06:50 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

This week, at Circuit of the Americas, Mike and Mike Knapp talk to HSR engineer Tyler Bell, one of the newest members of the HSR crew. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Previewing INDYCAR's Invasion of Circuit of the Americas

March 22, 2019 08:30 - 59 minutes - 54.1 MB

Mike, Jess, and Matt preview INDYCAR's first voyage to Austin, Texas and the Circuit of the Americas track, discuss Danica Patrick joining the NBC Crew, and why team orders in F1 are terrible! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The IndyCar Season is Off to a Sunny Start

March 15, 2019 10:30 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Mike, Jess, and Matt recap everything from the first NTT IndyCar Series race of the season down in St Petersburg, Florida! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing St Petersburg Edition

March 12, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Welcome to the very first edition of The Pit Lane Parley Experience with Harding Steinbrenner Racing. Each race week you'll hear a different interview with an HSR member and then a post weekend recap of their on-track action! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Off-Season is Over! St. Pete Preview & More

March 07, 2019 10:40 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

In our final off-season episode, we preview the first race of the year, discuss the Indy 500 qualifying news and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Preview to the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series Season

March 01, 2019 10:30 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

The most comprehensive audio preview of the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series season! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Long Off-Season is Almost Over!

February 22, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.2 MB

This week, brought to use by Apex Pro, we discuss all the latest IndyCar news and debate if RC Enerson's sponsor is going to be okay in the IndyCar world. A great stump the host question and a really interesting fan question entered as well! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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