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 look back on Day 1 of Indy 500 practice
May 18, 2022 00:04 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss the first day of Indy 500 practice out at 16th and Georgetown. They talk about a clean and green first day of preparations for the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500, and the impressive day from Chip Ganassi Racing, with all four drivers ending the day in the top six on the speed chart. They give kudos to Stefan Wilson’s Cusick Motorsports/DragonSpeed/Foyt team for getting the car ready to run today and showing pace. Later, they ta...
Kevin and Curt recap GMR Grand Prix
May 17, 2022 00:25 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap Saturday’s GMR Grand Prix, won in the wet by Colton Herta. They discuss the brilliant strategy move from Bryan and Colton Herta to switch to slick tires early in the race, which propelled him from 14th to the lead. Kevin and Curt talk about the chaotic race, with multiple tire strategies and suspect conditions, and list all the drivers that could have ended up in the top five. Later, they discuss how the aeroscreen held up in the rain f...
Kevin and Curt recap GMR Grand Prix qualifications and recap the Indy Lights race from this afternoon
May 14, 2022 00:05 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap qualifications from today for the GMR Grand Prix, discuss how very little time separates driver from the front of the field to the middle of the field, if he has heard anything from the drivers on how they are preparing for the possibility of rain for the race tomorrow afternoon, and which drivers could benefit from the weather conditions. Kevin and Curt also elaborate on how much it means to Will Power to be P1 for tomorrow’s race, how ...
Kevin and Curt chat with Juan Pablo Montoya and Simon Pagenaud
May 13, 2022 01:05 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin preview this weekend’s GMR Grand Prix, and discuss a street inside IMS being re-named Castroneves Drive. They speculate on whether or not Helio will be back full-time in IndyCar next season, and talk about whether the Grand Prix can give a driver momentum heading into the Indy 500. Kevin and Curt talk with Indy 500 winners Juan Pablo Montoya and Simon Pagenaud. We hear from Juan about the difficulty driving part-time and starting his IndyCar...
Kevin and Curt look ahead to GMR Grand Prix, discuss drivers that can win Indy 500
May 12, 2022 01:07 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin turn the focus to this weekend’s GMR Grand Prix on the IMS Road Course. They talk about historic trends since the race’s inception in 2014, and discuss the possibility of rain Saturday. They also break down the significance of the Month of May to the season-long points title in both IndyCar and Indy Lights. Kevin and Curt discuss the lengthy list of drivers they believe can win the Indy 500, including the chances for Juan Pablo Montoya. They ...
Kevin and Curt talk with Indy Lights star Linus Lundqvist
May 11, 2022 01:03 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss the news that Sarah Fisher will drive the pace car for the Indianapolis 500 in a 2023 Chevy Corvette Z06. They talk about the history of celebrity pace car drivers as well as race car drivers pacing the field. Kevin and Curt take listener questions, including one about recent news that Carvana is undergoing employee layoffs, and what potential impact that could have on Jimmie Johnson’s sponsorship. Indy Lights championship leader Linu...
Kevin and Curt discuss the spectacle surrounding the F1 Miami GP, talk Silly Season
May 10, 2022 01:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap the F1 Miami GP, which was attended by nearly half of the IndyCar paddock. Kevin and Curt discuss the spectacle around Hard Rock Stadium, what was done well, some of the issues from the first event, and whether they think the Miami race has staying power with a Las Vegas GP coming next year. They talk about Michael Andretti’s efforts to join the F1 paddock as he talked to team principals over the weekend, and discuss the criticism of Indy ...
Kevin and Curt talk F1 Miami GP, chat with Stefan Wilson
May 07, 2022 00:04 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MBTo wrap up the week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin look back on the infamous ending to the 2011 Indy 500, and they remember the legendary Dan Wheldon. They talk about this weekend’s Formula 1 race in Miami, how that event can help IndyCar, and the latest on Michael Andretti’s potential expansion into F1. Kevin and Curt speculate on potential landing spots for Rinus VeeKay after the season, and whether or not he could end up back with Ed Carpenter Racing. Stefan Wilson is the 33rd...
Kevin and Curt discuss 33rd Indy 500 entry, chat with Ray Evernham
May 06, 2022 01:06 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MBThursday on Trackside, the Indy 500 entry list is finally at 33, and Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin talk about how the Don Cusick/Dragon Speed entry with Stefan Wilson came together, and how Jay Frye and Larry Foyt played a key role in filling the field. They discuss the recent article by Jeff Gluck in The Athletic about Sage Karam’s mental health struggles following his IndyCar accident at Pocono in 2015, and Karam’s upcoming return to Pocono Raceway in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Former NASCAR ...
Kevin and Curt break down Kyle Kirkwood’s rumored move to Andretti, preview Prime 47 Burger Bash with Darren Jack
May 05, 2022 01:02 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBOn Wednesday’s Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin talk about the festivities surrounding May in Indianapolis. They discuss Nathan Brown’s report in the IndyStar that rookie Kyle Kirkwood plans to make his way to Andretti Autosport next year to presumably replace Alexander Rossi. They break down what ripple effects that move may have. Kevin and Curt mention that FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem visited Roger Penske at IMS Tuesday, and what that could mean for the Speedway, such as an IMSA ...
Graham Rahal joins Trackside to discuss Romain Grosjean conflict
May 04, 2022 01:02 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBTuesday night on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin tie up some loose ends from the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama, including how the day went for Alexander Rossi and Colton Herta, and the disappointing weekend from Meyer Shank Racing. They discuss the future of Felix Rosenqvist at Arrow McLaren SP. They’re joined by Graham Rahal to discuss his on-track run-in with Romain Grosjean, and the growing frustration among the paddock with the former F1 mainstay. We hear from Graham about his...
Kevin and Curt recap Pato O’Ward’s win at Barber, Graham Rahal and Romain Grosjean’s conflict
May 03, 2022 00:32 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBMonday night on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin return for nightly shows in the Month of May! They discuss the exciting IndyCar race at Barber Motorsports Park, won by Pato O’Ward, with Alex Palou and Rinus VeeKay rounding out the podium. Kevin and Curt break down how the race was won, the different pit stop strategies, and how the championship standings are shaking out four races in. They talk about O’Ward’s turn around after his “war with his team,” and his contract situation. Our N...
Kevin and Curt break down Indy 500 quals format, preview IndyCar at Barber
April 27, 2022 01:03 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin look ahead to this week’s IndyCar race at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama. They break down Silly Season rumors that are in full swing, and look back on last week’s open test at IMS. In addition, they discuss the new qualification format for the Indy 500, which features two rounds on Sunday to set the first four rows of three, including the Firestone Fast Six to set the pole. Curt and Kevin break down some of the positives and negatives of t...
Kevin and Curt preview Indy 500 open test, unveil the return of The Burger Bash
April 20, 2022 01:02 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin preview this week’s 32-car open test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They look ahead to some of the storylines over the next couple of days, including Indy 500 rookies Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson, new liveries, and how some part-time entries will fill out their staff. They discuss Paretta Autosport’s partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing for three road course races later this season with Simona de Silvestro driving. They give thei...
Kevin and Curt discuss Long Beach, plus the futures of Pato O’Ward and Alexander Rossi
April 13, 2022 01:02 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin look back on Josef Newgarden’s victory in Sunday’s Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. They discuss Team Penske’s red-hot start to the season, and if Newgarden could be on the way to his third IndyCar title. They break down the disappointing Sunday for Colton Herta and if his potential F1 future has had an impact on his slow start to the season, plus Romain Grosjean’s exciting second-place finish and if there’s any friction among Grosjean and his...
Kevin and Curt look ahead to Long Beach, discuss F1’s 2023 race in Las Vegas
April 05, 2022 01:03 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin preview Sunday’s Long Beach Grand Prix, and talk about what makes the historic street race so special, and how the event helped transform the city. They look at what to expect this weekend, the recent Andretti Autosport dominance between Alexander Rossi and Colton Herta, and the trend of back-to-back winners at Long Beach. They discuss slow starts to the season from Pato O’Ward and Rossi, and which drivers need to have a good result to stay i...
Kevin and Curt break down recent IndyCar testing news, the BC39 announcement and more
March 30, 2022 01:01 - 1 hour - 78.8 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss the latest racing news, such as IndyCar’s next-gen engine test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, and how some teams have backed out due to weather. They talk about the BC 39, which will return to the dirt track inside IMS the week after Brickyard weekend August 3rd and 4th. They talk about Jay Frye’s comments that he expects IndyCar to be back at Texas and the importance of the 1.5-mile oval on the schedule. They discu...
Kevin and Curt recap thrilling IndyCar race at Texas
March 23, 2022 01:05 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss Sunday’s IndyCar race at Texas, won by Josef Newgarden with a daring last corner pass of teammate Scott McLaughlin. They break down McLaughlin’s incredible start to the season with a win at St. Pete and a second at Texas. They talk about the on-track product at the 1.5-mile oval, the crowd size, and whether or not they think IndyCar will be back in 2023. Later in the show, they speculate about a potential return to the Milwaukee Mile,...
Kevin and Curt are joined by Juncos Hollinger’s Callum Ilott and Julia Steinbrenner of Steinbrenner Racing
March 15, 2022 00:54 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin get you ready for this weekend’s buffet of racing, including IndyCar’s race at Texas Motor Speedway. They discuss IndyCar’s future at the 1.5-mile oval that has hosted the series since the track opened in the late 90s, what to expect from the race, how the PJ1 compound on the track will affect things, and some drivers to watch out for. Kevin and Curt speculate about what to expect from Jimmie Johnson, who will make his IndyCar oval debut Sunday...
Kevin and Curt chat with IndyCar rookie Kyle Kirkwood, discuss the concert announcements for Iowa weekend
March 08, 2022 03:02 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin welcome A.J. Foyt Racing rookie Kyle Kirkwood to the show. They discuss last week’s rookie test at Texas, which was his first time on a superspeedway. We hear from Kyle about what challenges the 1.5-mile Texas Motor Speedway will present later this month and his thoughts on his IndyCar debut at St. Pete. They break down what was learned at the recent rookie test at TMS, including who Ryan Hunter-Reay was mentoring and what RHR’s future plans ...
Kevin and Curt recap the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg
March 02, 2022 02:02 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin break down the IndyCar season opener in St. Petersburg, won by Scott McLaughlin. They discuss the exciting personality of the second year Team Penske driver, and the similarities between the start of McLaughlin’s second season and defending series champion Alex Palou’s 2021 season opener. They break down Palou’s impressive second place run after crashing in practice Saturday. Kevin and Curt discuss some more drivers who impressed at St. Pete,...
Kevin and Curt preview IndyCar’s season opener in St. Petersburg.
February 23, 2022 02:04 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin look ahead to this weekend’s festivities and the schedule for the IndyCar season opener on the streets of St. Petersburg. They discuss the recent “Back Home Again” commercial voiced by David Letterman, and the high level of interest in the Indy 500, which is less than 100 days away. Kevin and Curt mention Sunday’s Daytona 500 which was won by Austin Cindric, son of Team Penske president and Indy native Tim Cindric. They talk about whether the 2...
Kevin and Curt break down IndyCar testing, engine manufacturer news
February 15, 2022 02:54 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss the IndyCar testing going on at Sebring Monday and Tuesday. They break down Kevin Magnussen’s test with Ganassi, along with 16 other drivers who took to the track Monday. Kevin and Curt give their thoughts on which drivers and teams needed to take advantage of the track time. They discuss a few drivers who had disappointing 2021 seasons to varying degrees, and which drivers they expect to take a big step forward in 2022. Steve Wittich...
Kevin and Curt are joined by future Indy Lights stars James Roe Jr. and Ernie Francis Jr
February 08, 2022 02:03 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin update Max Chilton’s future plans as he and Carlin Racing step away from IndyCar, and discuss the 2022 plans for Juncos Hollinger Racing. The guys do an up-to-date car count for the Indy 500, including what teams could still add entries for May. They discuss the performance of IndyCar drivers Colton Herta, Jimmie Johnson and Helio Castroneves at the Race of Champions in Sweden. Kevin and Curt take listener questions, such as their expectations ...
Kevin and Curt look back on thrilling Rolex 24 at Daytona, talk to LMP2 champion Devlin DeFrancesco
February 02, 2022 02:06 - 1 hour - 80 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin break down the exciting Rolex 24 at Daytona from this past weekend. They discuss the spectacular run over the past 14 months by 46-year-old Helio Castroneves, who added another line to his illustrious resume with an overall victory with Meyer Shank Racing. They’re joined by Devlin DeFrancesco, who was part of the LMP2 winning team DragonSpeed USA, along with Pato O’Ward and Colton Herta. We hear from Devlin about winning a Rolex and how the s...
Kevin and Curt preview Rolex 24 at Daytona, break down IndyCar Fan Survey
January 26, 2022 01:53 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin preview the Rolex 24 at Daytona coming up this weekend, including a complete guide to the numerous IndyCar stars you can expect to see among the 61 entries. They discuss the comeback of Robert Wickens, who will compete for Bryan Herta Autosport in the BMW M Endurance Challenge Friday. Kevin and Curt also look ahead to the Sebring/Texas doubleheader in March and which IndyCar drivers could try to race in both, and answer Twitter questions such a...
Kevin and Curt recap IndyCar Content Days, chat with Matthew Brabham
January 19, 2022 02:04 - 1 hour - 79.2 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin wish a happy 87th birthday to the legend A.J Foyt, who has been in the news this week with the announcement that Tatiana Calderon will join his team this year. The guys wrap up the IndyCar Silly Season, with Conor Daly being announced as a full-time driver for Ed Carpenter Racing in the number 20 car. They break down what it means for Carpenter’s on-track future and how the unique sponsorship for Daly came to be. With Calderon only racing road ...
Kevin and Curt return for the first show of the New Year, break down IndyCar start times
January 12, 2022 02:02 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin are back for the first time in the New Year, and look ahead to the 2022 racing season. The guys break down the news that Juan Pablo Montoya will be back with Arrow McLaren SP for a third Indy 500 entry in the number six car. They continue to talk IndyCar Silly Season loose ends, including who could end up in the Ed Carpenter Racing number 20 car, and where Ryan Hunter-Reay might compete. Kevin and Curt also discuss the upcoming IndyCar test sch...
Kevin and Curt look ahead to 2022, visit with Sam Hornish Jr. and Rob Edwards
December 21, 2021 02:52 - 1 hour - 78.6 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin break down the official announcement that Jimmie Johnson will run the full IndyCar season for Chip Ganassi Racing in 2022, and what it could mean for Tony Kanaan’s schedule. Kevin talks about the news that Mars will stop sponsoring Joe Gibbs Racing in NASCAR after 2022, and what that could mean for Kyle Busch’s potential Indy 500 future. We tie up some Silly Season loose ends, and talk team-by-team expectations, as we inch closer to the 2022 In...
Kevin and Curt pay tribute to Al Unser, chat with Helio Castroneves and Dennis Reinbold
December 15, 2021 03:02 - 1 hour - 79.3 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin and Curt celebrate the life of four-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser, who died last week at the age of 82. They discuss the controversial ending to the Formula 1 season after Max Verstappen passed Lewis Hamilton on the last lap to take the championship following a questionable decision by the stewards. Kevin and Curt joined by four-time 500 winner Helio Castroneves, who unveiled the 2022 Indy 500 ticket last week at the PRI convention at Lucas Oil Stadium. They dis...
Kevin and Curt talk with Rick Mears to celebrate Rocket’s 70th birthday
December 08, 2021 01:54 - 1 hour - 77.6 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin talk with Rick Mears, who celebrated his 70th birthday last week. Before Curt chats with the four-time Indy 500 winner, the guys recap some recent IndyCar tests, including some rumored candidates to fill the number 20 car for Ed Carpenter Racing. They discuss the recent trend of European drivers getting tests with IndyCar teams and what that means for the series. Kevin and Curt talk about the upcoming PRI convention in Indianapolis, the latest on...
Kevin and Curt chat with TV voice of the 500 Leigh Diffey, break down Indy 500 car count with Nathan Brown of the IndyStar
December 01, 2021 01:57 - 1 hour - 79.9 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin start the show by listening to some classic radio calls of the Indianapolis 500 from the 50s and 60s, and celebrate that we’re less than six months from the 2022 Indy 500. They discuss the various charitable organizations IndyCar drivers and teams are supporting for GivingTuesday. They speculate where Jimmie Johnson’s plans stand for next year’s Indy 500, and break down potential changes to the IndyCar qualifying format next season. We chat wit...
Kevin and Curt break down recent IndyCar news and notes, talk to Hunter McElrea and Maria Cofer
November 24, 2021 02:53 - 1 hour - 77.7 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin talk about Ed Carpenter Racing losing sponsorship from the U.S. Air Force, and what that means for the team’s number 20 car and Conor Daly going forward. They discuss Ryan Hunter-Reay’s potential plans for 2022, and Daly’s rumored NASCAR Truck Series ride. They talk about Alexander Rossi’s spectacular Baja 1000 ride, and what his future in IndyCar could hold after the 2022 season. Kevin and Curt discuss upcoming IndyCar tests for a pair of Form...
Kevin and Curt discuss the latest IndyCar news, talk with Rahal Letterman Lanigan president Piers Phillips
November 17, 2021 02:54 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin and Curt talk about the thrilling finish of Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta, which closed out the IMSA season. They discuss Indy Lights champion Kyle Kirkwood’s move to A.J. Foyt Racing to pilot the number 14 Chevy in 2022, and the possibility of a third car for the team next year. Kevin and Curt talk about the potential pairing of Takuma Sato and David Malukas with Dale Coyne Racing, plus they discuss the rumors about a potential merger or partnership between Junc...
Kevin and Curt welcome Alexander Rossi in-studio
November 10, 2021 02:14 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBThis week on Trackside, 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi joins Kevin and Curt in-studio for the first part of the show. The guys preview the upcoming Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta this weekend. Rossi gives his thoughts on the Andretti to Formula 1 rumors and what it could have meant for the Andretti Autosport IndyCar team. We also ask Alex about Colton Herta’s potential move to F1 and the pros and cons of racing in F1. They discuss the changes to the Andretti IndyCar lineup, with ...
Kevin and Curt talk Silly Season, chat with Indy Pro 2000 champ Christian Rasmussen and IndyCar legend Paul Tracy
November 03, 2021 02:09 - 1 hour - 77.8 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss the most recent IndyCar tests at the IMS road course including Kyle Kirkwood, David Malukas and Linus Lundqvist. The guys talk about what went wrong with the Andretti to F1 plan, and where Kirkwood could end up next season. They tie up other Silly Season odds and ends, such as the latest on Dale Coyne Racing, A.J. Foyt’s team, and Ed Carpenter Racing. They talk about the Road to Indy Chris Griffis Memorial Test, including Jackson Lee’...
Kevin and Curt recap 2021 IndyCar season, chat with Townsend Bell
October 27, 2021 00:57 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss Monday’s IndyCar test at Barber Motorsports Park, which included David Malukas driving for Dale Coyne Racing, Ryan Hunter-Reay in an Ed Carpenter Racing car, and F1 mainstay Nico Hulkenberg with Arrow McLaren SP. Kevin breaks down the latest Silly Season rumors, including the latest on the number 20 car for Ed Carpenter Racing and where the Air Force sponsorship stands, plus the upcoming Chris Griffis Memorial Open Test at the Indianapo...
Kevin and Curt discuss Colton Herta potentially moving to F1 and IndyCar testing news
October 20, 2021 01:35 - 1 hour - 77.5 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin remember the legendary two-time Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon, who we tragically lost 10 years ago this week. They break down the latest IndyCar news and rumors, including Ryan Hunter-Reay potentially testing with Ed Carpenter Racing, Ernie Francis Jr. undergoing an Indy Lights test at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and Arrow McLaren SP trying out F1 vet Nico Hülkenberg. They discuss the efforts to get Andretti Autosport star Colton Herta in an F1 ...
Kevin and Curt discuss Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson’s test at IMS, talk to Indy Lights champ Kyle Kirkwood
October 13, 2021 01:15 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin hear from Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson after both participated in the Rookie Orientation Program for the Indianapolis 500 last week. They break down how both fared in their first time in an IndyCar on the IMS oval, and the hurdles to Johnson participating in next year’s Indy 500 for Chip Ganassi Racing. Now that Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Jack Harvey have confirmed their partnership for 2022 and beyond, the guys look at the remainin...
Kevin and Curt look ahead to IMS testing, Jimmie Johnson’s IndyCar future
October 05, 2021 01:07 - 1 hour - 78.4 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin discuss Bubba Wallace’s historic win Monday at Talladega, as he became the first Black driver to win in the NASCAR Cup Series since 1963. They look ahead to IndyCar testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this week, with Jimmie Johnson reportedly taking his rookie test for the Indy 500 Wednesday. The guys debate how the seven-time NASCAR Cup champion would perform on ovals after a lackluster IndyCar rookie season on road and street courses. ...
Kevin and Curt congratulate 2021 IndyCar champion Alex Palou, recap season finale at Long Beach
September 29, 2021 01:01 - 1 hour - 78.5 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin congratulate Alex Palou on winning the 2021 NTT IndyCar Series title. They discuss the surprising but consistent championship run by the 24-year-old Chip Ganassi Racing star. Additionally, they look at the bright future ahead for Palou and the rest of IndyCar’s youth movement. They recap the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, won by Colton Herta, who dominated the final two races of the season. With just 22 weeks until the 2022 season going green,...
Kevin and Curt recap Laguna Seca, look ahead to IndyCar season finale at Long Beach
September 22, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin look back at Colton Herta’s dominating victory at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. They discuss the championship battle heading into the season finale at Long Beach, in which Alex Palou holds a commanding lead over Pato O’Ward and Josef Newgarden. Later, Kevin and Curt talk about Romain Grosjean’s impressive charge to a podium finish at Laguna Seca and Alexander Rossi’s disappointing day after a lap two spin. In the second hour, the guys breakd...
Kevin and Curt Recap Grand Prix of Portland
September 15, 2021 01:03 - 1 hour - 78 MBTonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin look back on the wild and unpredictable Grand Prix of Portland, in which Alex Palou earned his third win of the season and regained the lead in the point standings. The guys discuss the first lap incident where Palou was shuffled back to 16th and the confusion surrounding the reordering of the field after the first turn caution. They also debate what changes IndyCar could make to the start at Portland, which has seen a number of lap one incidents...
Kevin and Curt preview the Grand Prix of Portland and chat with Indy Lights points leader David Malukas
September 08, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 78.7 MBIt’s race week once again, as IndyCar heads west for the Grand Prix of Portland, and Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee look ahead to the final three races of the 2021 season. They discuss the tight points race, with Pato O’Ward holding a narrow lead over Alex Palou, Josef Newgarden and Scott Dixon in the battle for the Astor Cup. They talk about new driver developments for this week, including Oliver Askew driving the third entry for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and F2 star Callum Ilott, who will p...
Kevin and Curt salute Robin Miller and discuss Silly Season
September 01, 2021 01:03 - 1 hour - 78.3 MBKevin and Curt remember our friend Robin Miller, who passed away last week at the age of 71. Kevin and Curt discuss Robin’s huge influence in Indianapolis over the past 50 years and his unique personality and generosity. Curt tells stories of his time at the IndyStar with Robin and Kevin looks back on his time working with Robin at WIBC in the mid-90s and how Grid Walks came to IndyCar TV broadcasts in 2011. They continue to break down Silly Season, including the Racer.com report that Romain ...
Kevin and Curt look back on the Bommarito 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway
August 25, 2021 01:05 - 1 hour - 80.3 MBThis week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap Saturday night’s IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway outside of St. Louis, including how Josef Newgarden earned his 20th career win. They discuss the championship implications from the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 as Pato O’Ward took the lead in the standings after Alex Palou got caught up in a crash. Kevin and Curt look at Colton Herta’s half shaft issues which dashed his hopes of winning, and break down a pair of controversi...
Kevin and Curt recap the wild Brickyard Triple-Header
August 18, 2021 01:04 - 1 hour - 79.4 MBKevin and Curt look back on the action-packed weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including the controversial ending to the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard, and whether or not the Cup Series should return to the road course in 2022. The guys discuss the convergence of IndyCar and NASCAR at IMS with fans for the first time, and if the curbing issues were the fault of the track or the drivers. They recap Will Power’s first victory of the season, and what other first-time winners we can exp...
Kevin and Curt preview this weekend's events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
August 14, 2021 01:01 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBTonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Curt opens the show with the news of the day, and talking about qualification results Friday evening. Kevin joins the show to talk about the day Pato O’Ward had, and the top spot he earned. The discussion continues to other drivers and the varying level of experience seen on the track on Friday. Curt looks back on all the events on the track this afternoon, including the best practice times on Friday. Kevin breaks down what he saw during the...
Kevin and Curt preview next week’s BC39 and this weekend’s Brickyard Triple-Header
August 12, 2021 22:52 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBKevin Lee and Curt Cavin give the rundown for this weekend’s triple-header at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, wish a happy 88th birthday to 1963 Indy 500 winner Parnelli Jones, and reveal how to watch Bob Jenkins’ memorial service next week. They talk about next week’s BC39 at the dirt track in the IMS infield, and the debate about whether NASCAR should race on the oval or road course at 16th and Georgetown. They talk about drivers to watch out for this weekend, including Austin Cindric, who...
Kevin and Curt look ahead to the triple header weekend at IMS and discuss Silly Season
August 12, 2021 00:33 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBWednesday on Trackside, Kevin and Curt preview this weekend’s IndyCar/NASCAR triple header at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and catch up on listener questions. Questions include clarification about working on your car during a red flag, potential changes to the Nashville street circuit, logistics for the upcoming weekend at IMS, and a tidbit about Graham Rahal’s success. In the second segment, the guys discuss recent Silly Season rumors, including the potential for Simon Pagenaud to move to...