Trackside Podcast
335 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 325 ratingsThe show of record for all things IndyCar. Kevin Lee is a part of both NBC Sports Network's IndyCar coverage and the IndyCar Radio Network, while Curt Cavin is now a VP at IndyCar after 30 years covering all things racing for the Indianapolis Star. Interviews with key members of the IndyCar community, and plenty of chances of listener questions and feedback.
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Episodes
Kevin and Curt Preview This Weekend's Race in St. Pete
March 01, 2023 00:55 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBTonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they open the show by ranking some of the offseason moves with the season starting this weekend in St. Petersburgh, the history of Team Penske dominating St. Pete since being added to the series, highlight some of the rookies that are making their first appearances in the series, and what they expect for the overall teams. Later, Curt and Kevin give a happy birthday shoutout to Mario Andretti, go over some of the new rule changes when it...
Tony Kanaan and Agustin Canapino Join Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin
February 22, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 89.8 MBTonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they open the show discussing the Peyton Manning commercial for the Indianapolis 500-mile race along with the Roger Penske commercial for the race. Plus, they also hit on the latest news surrounding the 100 Days to Indy documentary since last week and what Tony Kanaan discussed at his retirement announcement last week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Later, in the first hour in the show Kevin and Curt open the mailbag and answers some...
Kevin and Curt talk to Mark Miles, Nathan Brown, Joao Vegara, and Jackson Lee
February 15, 2023 01:54 - 1 hour - 81 MBTonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, look at the entry list for the Indianapolis 500 with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing adding a fourth entry in Katherine Legge late last week. Plus, they debate on whether any of the other teams will add another entry for the biggest race of the season. For the majority of the first hour of the show, President and Chief Executive Officer of Penske Entertainment in Mark Miles joins Kevin and Curt to share his thoughts on IndyCar testing at ...
Kevin and Curt recap Spring Training at Thermal Club, No More Double Points at the Indy 500
February 08, 2023 01:52 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin dive deep into spring training at Thermal Club in Palm Springs, California. Kevin and Curt dive into what happened on track and why that does – or doesn’t – matter on a track that the series won’t race on. Kyle Kirkwood was the fastest in final testing, so Kevin and Curt touch on Kirkwood’s confidence and the last 12 months for the former Road to Indy prodigy. Then, the conversation turns to the series’ newest drivers and how the rookies perform...
NBC Sports’ Townsend Bell, IndyCar Radio’s Mark Jaynes + Tim Rogers and Nick Rhodes from Thermal Club on Trackside
February 01, 2023 01:53 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin kick off the show with Kevin’s time at the Rolex 24 and what makes the event so unique. Kevin and Curt discuss what happened on track, Helio’s third straight victory and Meyer Shank with Acura coming into the event as the fastest car. The conversation turns to other cars that were fast and which drivers stood out - that includes where other IndyCar drivers finished. Then, Kevin and Curt turn to some of the nuggets and tidbits from content day fo...
Kevin and Curt preview Rolex 24, the IndyCar full-time car lineup is set
January 24, 2023 01:55 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBTonight on a 1-hour edition of Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin begin the show remembering Curt’s late father, Mark, who passed away on Sunday. Then, Kevin and Curt jump into Rolex 24 and what Kevin learned while in Florida for a qualifying show over the weekend. The two preview a big weekend that Kevin says “feels like the beginning of the racing season.” Kevin details the challenges of broadcasting the event and how he approaches keeping up with everything. Then, Kevin and Curt discu...
Kevin and Curt discuss Kyle Larson’s entry in the Indy 500 and AJ Foyt Racing's Larry Foyt joins the show
January 18, 2023 01:59 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBTonight on a 1-hour edition of Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin begin the show with Kyle Larson’s comments after the announcement that he’ll run for Arrow McLaren in the 2024 Indianapolis 500. Takuma Sato has also officially joined Chip Ganassi Racing for this year’s 500 and the rest of the ovals on the IndyCar schedule. Kevin and Curt break down Larson’s joint entry – with Rick Hendrick and Arrow McLaren – into the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. During the press conference, Zak Brown says...
Kevin and Curt discuss Andretti and Cadillac, visit with Dillon Welch, Rahal Letterman Lanigan COO Steve Eriksen and Podium Life's Daniel Incandela
January 11, 2023 01:55 - 1 hour - 82.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show with the gaining steam of Andretti Autosport’s bid to join Formula 1. Kevin and Curt discuss the response from Formula 1 on the news that Andretti is partnering with Cadillac and General Motors. Why is there pushback? Why does it threaten the F1 hierarchy as it currently stands? Kevin and Curt break it down and extend the conversation to the relationship between IndyCar and Formula 1. Then, the show turns to driver developments, th...
Conor Daly joins the show, Kevin and Curt discuss 2023 openings entering the new year
January 04, 2023 01:57 - 1 hour - 82.4 MBTonight on the first Trackside of 2023, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin jump into discussion about the upcoming season with the first race two months away and spring training in just one month. Kevin and Curt discuss some rumors and news from Chip Ganassi Racing and if the team might be preparing for Alex Palou to vacate a seat in 2024. Then, the conversation turns to what full time seats are still open for 2023, as well as the Indianapolis 500. Kevin throws out a handful of names that could be can...
Kevin and Curt recap 2022 and are joined by Stefan Wilson, Don Cusick, Dinner With Racers and Jaxon Bell
December 21, 2022 01:55 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin wrap up a busy year for IndyCar in 2022. Kevin and Curt start the show with what 2022 will be remembered for when we look back on the last 12 months. Scott Dixon’s domination of the Indianapolis 500 until his pit violation and the full capacity crowd in May are both topics of conversation. Then, naturally, the discussion turns to Alex Palou’s roller coaster of a year off the track, as well as Will Power, Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin. In ...
Kevin and Curt are joined by the great Paul Page, IndyCar gets a docuseries and marketing changes for the series
December 14, 2022 01:54 - 1 hour - 81.4 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin check in from all over the country. Curt and producer Josh are in Indianapolis while Kevin is in sunny Florida at Sebring Raceway. Then, Kevin and Curt discuss the upcoming docuseries leading up to the Indianapolis 500 in partnership with the CW and VICE Media. We discuss the six-part series called “100 Days to Indy” and what kind of audience and reach the series is trying to have. Which drivers should the series focus on? The conversation goes ...
Kevin and Curt are joined by CGR’s Marcus Armstrong, The American Legion’s Dean Kessel and Author Mark Dill
December 07, 2022 02:21 - 1 hour - 84.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss Marcus Armstrong in the No. 11 car for Chip Ganassi Racing on road and street courses and what that means for Takuma Sato’s chances of winning another Indianapolis 500. Kevin and Curt also discuss some other news tidbits around motorsports.and more conversations about seats for next season. Then, the conversation turns to a discussion about engine type and the future of sustainability, power and manufacturers in the sport. Kevin and Curt...
Kevin and Curt discuss the Indianapolis 500 field, expanding the IndyCar schedule and more on an abbreviated edition of Trackside
November 30, 2022 01:55 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MBTonight on a shortened edition of Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss using the racing platform to push different initiatives and raising money for important causes. Kevin and Curt touch on how racing teams are participating in Giving Tuesday the week following Thanksgiving. Then, the conversation turns to Indy 500 seats and Stefan Wilson getting a ride with Dreyer & Reinbold and Cusick Motorsports. That leads to a discussion about Sage Karam’s time with Dreyer & Reinbold and if ther...
Kevin and Curt discuss Josh Pierson to ECR, Roger Penske’s IndyCar Ownership and Steve Matchett Joins the Show
November 16, 2022 01:57 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show by setting the schedule for the rest of the year before getting to the news of the day. We first discuss Ed Carpenter’s announcement that 16-year-old Josh Pierson will be a development driver for the team with eyes set on a 2025 IndyCar campaign. Kevin and Curt talk about why the partnership is good for both sides. Then, the conversation continues with more Silly Season news for 2023, specifically Takuma Sato. To round out the firs...
Kevin and Curt discuss NASCAR Cup Series Championship, Indy 500 Seats and Newman/Haas Mechanic Tim Coffeen joins the show
November 09, 2022 01:56 - 1 hour - 88.9 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee quickly touches on a wild last 48 hours for the Indianapolis Colts before diving into the motorsports news of the day. Then, Kevin and Curt Cavin discuss the weekend’s NASCAR Cup Championship and Joey Lagano walking away with his second series title. Then, the conversation turns to the Indianapolis 500 field and the now slim opportunities for a driver to run in both races the last weekend in May. We continue to discuss NASCAR drivers trying to find their way o...
Kevin and Curt discuss Tony Kanaan, Indy 500 Seats and FOX's Jamie Little joins the show
November 02, 2022 00:53 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin begin with Arrow McLaren SP confirming Tony Kanaan for the 2023 Indianapolis 500 and the position he is in to try and capture another 500 victory in a car capable of winning the race. Kevin and Curt also discuss NTT Data’s partnership with AMSP next season. Then, the conversation turns to NASCAR drivers in May’s race and why Arrow McLaren SP went with Kanaan over a driver from a different series. To round out the first segment, Kevin and Curt to...
Kevin and Curt chat with NBC Sports’ Leigh Diffey and IndyStar’s Nathan Brown
October 26, 2022 00:51 - 1 hour - 82.2 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin – from all over the country – jump into a busy docket of offseason news around IndyCar. Kevin and Curt chat about Kevin’s freelance gig in Florida around crazy expensive boats before getting into the news that Tony Kanaan is likely to be the fourth Indy 500 driver for Arrow McLaren SP. This leads to a larger discussion on the drivers trying to get into the 500 and which teams might or might not add an extra car. We also discuss other open seats ...
IMS President Doug Boles joins Kevin and Curt to discuss all things Indianapolis Motor Speedway
October 19, 2022 01:11 - 1 hour - 88.8 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin welcome Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles into the studio to recap a busy year at the speedway in 2022. Kevin, Curt and Doug discuss a relative return to normalcy and tease the 107th running of the Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Boles discusses NASCAR drivers in the 500, the road course vs. the oval and endurance races at IMS. The conversation turns to lights at the speedway, running races on the road course the opposite direction ...
Kevin and Curt discuss AJ Foyt Racing, Indy 500 seats and look back at the 2022 season
October 12, 2022 01:08 - 1 hour - 88.7 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show with Tony Kanaan’s participation in the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii over the weekend before getting into the news of the day starting with AJ Foyt Racing. Kevin and Curt discuss Benjamin Pederson and Santino Ferrucci making up the roster for AJ Foyt in 2023. We also discuss the possibility of additional seats being added to teams over the next couple of years and other seats still empty for next season. Kevin and Curt als...
Kevin and Curt discuss Colton Herta, Alex Palou’s future, more driver movement
October 05, 2022 01:11 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show with Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. They discuss a crash between two Chip Ganassi Racing drivers and the drama coming down the stretch of the 10-hour endurance race. Then, Kevin and Curt discuss Colton Herta recommitting his future to Andretti Autosport. Herta also supplies the team with a lead driver in F1 if the team is granted entry into the sport. We also discuss Racer.com’s report that Alex Palou will join Arrow McLaren SP in ...
Kevin and Curt discuss the 2023 IndyCar Schedule, Jimmie Johnson’s future
September 28, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 79 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show with the release of the 2023 IndyCar schedule and the small differences compared to this year’s schedule. The two discuss the broadcast puzzle for next season and where most of the races will be broadcasted next season. Kevin and Curt discuss Twitter questions about avoiding the NFL and an earlier Indy 500 start time. Jimmie Johnson will not race full time in IndyCar in 2023. But what exactly will he be doing next season? Kevin ...
Kevin and Curt discuss Alex Palou and Felix Rosenqvist staying put, Super License Points, 2023 IndyCar Schedule
September 21, 2022 01:06 - 1 hour - 77.2 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show with Alex Palou and Felix Rosenqvist remaining with Chip Ganassi Racing and Arrow McLaren SP. The two discuss how the decisions ultimately came full circle and who had the upper hand and leverage in the discussions. Is this a good thing for Felix Rosenqvist? Kevin and Curt discuss his situation over the next year. Then, Kevin and Curt discuss super license points and how the ladder system doesn’t give much weight to IndyCar. Col...
Kevin and Curt recap Laguna Seca, talk Kyle Busch at the Indy 500 and 2023 season
September 14, 2022 01:10 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss what happened in the final race at Laguna Seca. Will Power is the 2022 champion, Kevin and Curt discuss his victory and what it might mean for a new contract extension with Team Penske. The two discuss just how complete Team Penske is from top to bottom. To wrap up the Laguna Seca conversation, Kevin and Curt discuss Alex Palou’s victory as a silver lining on a wild and, according to him, disappointing season. They discuss the CGR driver...
Kevin and Curt discuss the GP of Portland, Silly Season and Sports Car Driver Jon Morley to talk Race for RP
September 07, 2022 17:27 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show talking about possible scenarios next weekend at Laguna Seca and where Portland left the championship standings. They discuss Scott McLaughlin’s performance and his quick rise into contention in IndyCar. Kevin and Curt also discuss the level of driving and how it led to a clean race at a place that usually sees a lot of cars off the track. To round out the Portland conversation, they discuss the rest of the grid including Scott Dix...
Kevin and Curt preview the Grand Prix of Portland, talk IndyCar Standings and Road to Indy with Rob Howden
August 31, 2022 00:54 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show discussing the IndyCar championship standings heading into the penultimate race on the schedule in Portland. The two discuss testing at Portland and Laguna Seca and who has been quickest on track this week. Then, Kevin and Curt go to Twitter to answer questions about the race in St. Louis and the future of Texas Motor Speedway in the IndyCar Schedule. Kevin and Curt also discuss more open testing next season and a “preseason” game ...
Kevin and Curt recap the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, discuss IndyCar championship standings
August 24, 2022 01:04 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss Josef Newgarden’s fifth win of the season at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 and where that leaves the championship standings with two races remaining. Kevin and Curt set up the next couple weeks of racing and what they are looking for with two road courses left on the schedule. Newgarden’s fifth win of the season is also his 25th win of his IndyCar career. Kevin and Curt discuss the still relatively young Newgarden, his current fo...
Kevin and Curt are joined by Scott McLaughlin, preview Bommarito Automotive Group 500
August 17, 2022 01:03 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin preview this weekend’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway. The two discuss the group of drivers that will run laps on Friday to help rub in a 2nd lane at the oval, as well as the schedule in motorsports leading up to the Saturday night race. Then, Kevin and Curt take a look at the championship standings with three races left and other contenders in Madison, Illinois. The conversation switches to Texas Motor Speedwa...
Kevin and Curt discuss chaotic Music City GP, Felix Rosenqvist, IndyCar Championship Standings
August 10, 2022 01:04 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss a wild and chaotic Big Machine Music City GP in Nashville. Is the course in Nashville too much, or just the right amount of chaos? Kevin and Curt discuss a number of collisions and the conversation around the road circuit, then they discuss the idea of different start times to maximize viewership and get out of the heat. To round out the Music City conversation Kevin and Curt offer stats to show just how special Scott Dixon’s career is. ...
Kevin and Curt recap Gallagher GP, weekend at IMS and Silly Season reports
August 03, 2022 01:04 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss the Gallagher Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Alexander Rossi gets another win before heading to Arrow McLaren SP next season. Kevin and Curt discuss how Colton Herta should have won the race but had car issues, as well as what happened to the pole sitter Felix Rosenqvist. Christian Lundgaard gets his first podium in IndyCar for a bright spot in the season for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Kevin and Curt talk about the t...
Kevin and Curt discuss Gallagher Grand Prix qualifying, Chip Ganassi Racing struggles
July 30, 2022 00:08 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show with qualifying for the Gallagher Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They touch on how Josef Newgarden is feeling on Friday less than a week after his crash. Kevin and Curt discuss the struggles of Chip Ganassi Racing in qualifying and Scott Dixon’s comments. Our News of the Day, brought to you by the Indianapolis Speedrome and Circle City Raceway, is that the IMSA sports car championship is returning to Indianapolis Mot...
Kevin and Curt discuss Callum Illot signing with Juncos Hollinger Racing, Alex Palou updates, NBC Sports’ Nate Ryan joins the show
July 28, 2022 23:58 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show with Josef Newgarden being cleared for racing this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Then, they get right to our News of the Day, brought to you by the Indianapolis Speedrome and Circle City Raceway, that Callum Ilott signed a long-term contract with Juncos Hollinger Racing. Kevin bounces around Prime 47 at a domestic violence fundraiser packed with drivers racing this weekend speaking to Sheldon Creed who will drive a mid...
Kevin and Curt discuss Chip Ganassi Racing suing Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden's status in the No. 2 car
July 28, 2022 00:08 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin continue discussing the upcoming weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the big off-track news that Chip Ganassi is suing Alex Palou. They discuss the likelihood that Palou is in the No. 10 car next season and what’s in his best interest as a driver next year. How much do Palou’s actions have to do with the possibility that he might be in the running for a Formula 1 seat at McLaren? Kevin and Curt once again touch on Devlin DeFrancesco’s s...
Kevin and Curt talk latest Silly Season reports, continue to recap the Iowa doubleheader
July 27, 2022 00:09 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin speculate about the Racer.com report that Devlin DeFrancesco might be out of the number 29 car for Andretti Autosport at season's end, and the possibility for either Rinus VeeKay or David Malukas to race for either Andretti Autosport next year. They discuss new theories on the Alex Palou saga and talk about the number 10 car, including other names that could make their way into the mix with either Ganassi or Andretti. Our News of the Day, bro...
Kevin and Curt discuss Hy-Vee Iowa doubleheader, Josef Newgarden
July 26, 2022 00:06 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap the Hy-Vee Doubleheader at Iowa Speedway, with wins by Josef Newgarden and Pato O’Ward. They give the latest on Newgarden, who crashed while leading Sunday, and later collapsed and was transferred to a Des Moines hospital. They discuss his standby replacement for this weekend’s race on the IMS road course, Santino Ferrucci, and what the Connecticut native could bring to Team Penske. Kevin and Curt also speculate about other drivers that co...
Kevin and Curt recap Honda Indy Toronto, talk about the continuing Alex Palou saga
July 21, 2022 01:01 - 1 hour - 78.2 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin look back on last weekend’s Toronto race, won by Scott Dixon. They discuss the Ice Man’s legendary career and longevity, after he tied Mario Andretti for second-most IndyCar wins and captured a victory for the 18th straight season. Kevin and Curt talk about the championship race, and if Dixon can win his seventh title. They talk about what to expect for Iowa, including how Chip Ganassi Racing struggled at an earlier test. They continue to tal...
Kevin and Curt break down Alex Palou’s stunning tweets and his move to McLaren
July 13, 2022 00:58 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open the show by informing how to watch this weekend’s IndyCar race at Toronto on Peacock. Midway through the first segment (at 20:13), we learn that Alex Palou is leaving Chip Ganassi Racing at the end of the season and moving to McLaren. They discuss Palou’s stunning tweets that he will not be returning to CGR despite a press release earlier Tuesday stating his option had been picked up for 2023. Kevin and Curt speculate on which series Palou ...
Kevin and Curt recap drama-filled Mid-Ohio race
July 06, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss Sunday’s IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio, won by Scott McLaughlin in a battle with Alex Palou. They discuss the reliability issues for Arrow McLaren SP, with polesitter Pato O’Ward and teammate Felix Rosenqvist retiring early due to mechanical issues, and the decision by race control to wait to throw a caution. Kevin and Curt discuss the fireworks among multiple Andretti Autosport drivers, especially Romain Grosjean and Alexander Rossi, and...
Kevin and Curt preview Mid-Ohio, chat with Indy Lights star Benjamin Pedersen
June 29, 2022 01:02 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin preview IndyCar’s return to action Sunday at Mid-Ohio. They chat about recent Silly Season news and rumors, including Felix Rosenqvist returning to McLaren in 2023, either in IndyCar or Formula E. They discuss if a Chip Ganassi Racing driver could be on the move, and also talk about the swirling rumors surrounding Tatiana Calderon with sponsor Rokit falling behind on payments to A.J. Foyt Racing. They take listener questions, including about a...
Kevin and Sam break down the first half of the IndyCar season, talk to Nolan Siegel and Dakota Dickerson
June 22, 2022 00:57 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee is joined by producer Sam Rumpza to assess the IndyCar season at the halfway point. They take stock of which teams have been impressive, and which still have work to do, including a stellar first half from Marcus Ericsson and a disappointing run from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. They look back at A.J. Foyt’s final IndyCar win, which came 41 years ago Tuesday in a unique race at Pocono. Kevin discusses Jimmie Johnson’s comments on his IndyCar future, and ...
Kevin and Curt recap Josef Newgarden’s win at Road America
June 15, 2022 01:01 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap Sunday’s eventful race at Road America, won by Josef Newgarden, and talk about how the Team Penske star could go on a dominating run in July. They talk about the beauty of Road America, which is one of the most fan-friendly stops on the IndyCar schedule. Kevin and Curt break down the incidents that included championship contenders Alex Palou and Will Power, and Power’s issues with Devlin DeFrancesco. They discuss how Road America shuffl...
Kevin and Curt discuss final race on Belle Isle, look ahead to Road America
June 08, 2022 00:55 - 1 hour - 78 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss Sunday’s thrilling Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, the last on Belle Isle before a move downtown next year. They look back at the legacy of Belle Isle and some of the pros and cons with the event moving to downtown Detroit. They discuss the different strategies that went into play, including Will Power’s long stint on red tires at the end of the race as he held off Alexander Rossi, who started on reds and pitted early. They discuss Power...
Kevin and Curt recap 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500, talk to Marcus Ericsson’s engineer Brad Goldberg
June 01, 2022 01:01 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin are back with a two-hour show to break down the Indy 500 won by Marcus Ericsson of Chip Ganassi Racing. They discuss how Ericsson’s victory wasn’t that much of a surprise, and how some of the top contenders had their day ruined. Kevin and Curt talk about how Ericsson hung around all day and pulled away from Pato O’Ward and Felix Rosenqvist at the right time. They chat about the Swede’s dedication to racing, how he will represent IndyCar as th...
Trackside live from Carb Night Classic at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park
May 27, 2022 23:56 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee is live from the Carb Night Classic at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. He’s joined by Andretti Autosport Indy Lights driver Christian Rasmussen to discuss how his season has gone so far. Homes For Our Troops CEO Tom Landwermeyer talks with Kevin about his company, which builds homes for veterans and is sponsoring J.R. Hildebrand’s ride in Sunday’s Indy 500. USF2000 star Michael d’Orlando joins the show to preview his race Friday night, and Indy Lights ...
Kevin and Curt rank their tiers of Indy 500 competitors
May 27, 2022 00:49 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThursday night on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin preview Sunday’s Indy 500, and which drivers they think have the best chance of drinking the milk in Victory Circle. They discuss how drivers prepare mentally for the race, some of the things they learned at Thursday’s Media Day, and which drivers they expect to lead the race early. Kevin and Curt rank drivers in tiers, from the favorites through the longshots. Later, Curt is joined by Tim May, who covered the race for the Columbus Dis...
Kevin and Curt discuss race strategies for the Indy 500
May 26, 2022 00:05 - 49 minutes - 45 MBWednesday night on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss some of the favorites for Sunday's Indy 500. They talk about the race strategies they expect to unfold, and how tire wear could play more of a role in this year’s race. Kevin and Curt chat about how passing could be difficult, and that the race could look more like a road course race in terms of strategies. They discuss the wide open nature of the field, and how as many as 27 or 28 cars could be in contention for a top-7 finish. ...
Kevin and Curt chat with J.R. Hildebrand, Brady Bacon
May 25, 2022 00:23 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBOn Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin give their thoughts on the new Indy 500 qualifying format, which saw a new pole-speed record. They discuss some of the surprises from qualifying, the crowd’s reaction to laps over 234 MPH, and what led to those fast laps. Kevin and Curt also break down the disappointing speeds from Team Penske as well as Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. We talk to A.J. Foyt Racing’s J.R. Hildebrand about his Month of May, and his sponsor, Homes For Our Troops. The 201...
Kevin and Curt Discuss Indy 500 With Rinus Veekay, Marcus Ericsson, David Malukas, and Kyle Kirkwood
May 24, 2022 00:03 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBOn Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin open up the show live from the Burger Bash by talking with a pair of rookies in Kyle Kirkwood and David Malukas about how they are feeling going into the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500, what their full experience has been like leading up to the race, and then share some stories on how they got to where they are at in their careers today. Marcus Ericsson and Stefan Wilson later join Curt and Kevin from the Burger Bash. They ask Marcus how he's fee...
Kevin and Curt discuss Fast Friday, preview Indy 500 qualifying
May 21, 2022 00:04 - 46 minutes - 43 MBOn Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss a windy Fast Friday and preview Indy 500 qualifying. They talk about the updated schedule for Saturday with rain in the forecast, the ever-important qualifying draw, and who got lucky with early runs. They also break down the lengthy list of drivers that could advance to Sunday’s Fast 12. Kevin and Curt talk about the impressive day for the Dale Coyne Racing duo of Takuma Sato and David Malukas. Later, they take Twitter questions and preview ...
Kevin and Curt recap Thursday’s Indy 500 practice and get ready for Fast Friday
May 20, 2022 00:01 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBOn Thursday’s Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap a full six hours of practice from IMS and look ahead to tomorrow’s Fast Friday practice leading into qualifying this weekend. They discuss Romain Grosjean’s interesting day, as he nearly made wall contact on multiple occasions, and talk about the windy conditions in the forecast and what kind of speeds we can expect tomorrow. Later, they take Twitter comments, look ahead to how teams will cool engines Sunday for Fast Six qualifying, ...
Kevin and Curt look ahead to rest of the week of Indy 500 practice
May 19, 2022 00:26 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBWith Wednesday’s Indy 500 practice rained out, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin look ahead to the rest of the week leading into qualifying this weekend. They discuss the hijinks with Conor Daly’s infamous hot tub in the driver’s lot and who they think could be guilty. Kevin and Curt talk about the sense of urgency teams have with just two days of practice before qualifying. They also discuss how wind could make Fast Friday even trickier than it already will be and the expected weather through the we...