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Trackside Podcast

335 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 325 ratings

The 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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Author Mark Dill joins Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee on Trackside

December 16, 2020 01:52 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Juan Pablo Montoya's return to the Indianapolis 500 in 2021 and how much of a contender will he be. They also talk about the last time the Indianapolis 500 had this much experience and age in the entry list. Also, Dalton Kellett announces he will run full time in the #4 AJ Foyt Racing car. They also talk about Santino Ferrucci exploring a ride in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and if he can be competitive. Curt and Kevin talk abou...

Robin Miller and Rod Reid join Kevin and Curt on Trackside

December 09, 2020 01:43 - 1 hour - 79 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about our own and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson announcing his full time retirement at the end of December and what the future will look like at IMS and on the future on The Talk of Gasoline Alley. They also get into Santino Ferrucci who may drive some NASCAR XFINITY Races in 2021 as well as his full season Indy Car schedule as well as other driver news regarding the 2021 Silly Season. Racer Magazine and NBC...

Tino Belli and Tony Cottman join Kevin and Curt on Trackside

December 02, 2020 01:58 - 1 hour - 79.7 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they discuss the Chip Ganassi partnership with American Legion for the 48 car of Jimmie Johnson and Tony Kanaan next season. Also the Romain Grosjean crash at the start of the F1 Race in Bahrain and how bad the results could have been and what could be learned from it. Kevin and Curt talk about Pietro Fittipaldi who will be the stand in for Grosjean this weekend. He is the grandson to former World Champion and Two time Indianapolis 500 champ...

Tony Kanaan and John Oreovicz join Kevin and Curt on Trackside

November 25, 2020 02:36 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, the top story of the night is the announcement that Tony Kanaan will drive the #48 Chip Ganassi Racing Car for the Oval races at Texas, the Indianapolis 500 and World Wide Technology Raceway. He will team with 7x NASCAR Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson who will drive the car in the road/street races.  Tony Kanaan joins the show to talk about the announcement and his thoughts about the 2021 deal and teaming with Jimmie Johsnon and what happens if ...

Alex Palou and Michael Shank join Kevin and Curt on Trackside

November 18, 2020 02:07 - 1 hour - 80.6 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the IMSA 12 hours at Sebring and talk about Helio Castroneves first International Championship in racing in his last run with Team Penske after 20 years with the team. Curt and Kevin talk about the latest motorsports news including Ganassi Racing returning to the IMSA Sports Car series in 2021. One of the new Indy Car Ganassi drivers for 2021 Alex Palou joins the show to talk about his new opportunity in the 10 Ganassi car next se...

Jackson Lee joins Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin on Trackside

November 11, 2020 02:06 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, talk about the news regarding Helio Castroneves joining Meyer Shank Racing for six races including the Indianapolis 500 in 2021. They also discuss what their IMSA program could look like as well next season. Kevin and Curt also talk about what other seats are open for the 2021 Indy Car season and who may fill those seats.  Belardi Racing is closing its doors, Kevin and Curt talk about what the future of Indy Lights looks like.  Kevin and Cur...

Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap IMS and Barber Tests and talk Silly Season on Trackside

November 04, 2020 01:48 - 1 hour - 79.1 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the latest news regarding 2021 Indy Car Silly Season and what driver announcements have been made in the last week. They also discuss the tests that have taken place in the last week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Barber Motorsports Park including Indy Car driver to be 7x NASCAR Champion Jimmis Johnson in the 48 Carvana Honda.  Kevin also updates Team USA's runs in England and how Jackson Lee and his teammate did as w...

Kevin and Curt Recap the Indy Car Season Finale at St. Pete

October 28, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 81.7 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Indy Car Series Finale at St. Pete over the weekend. Scott Dixon won his 6th Indy Car Championship and Josef Newgarden picked up the win.  They talk about Scott Dixon and his future with new teammate Jimmie Johnson in 2021. They also get into the extremely bad day for Andretti Autosport at St. Pete.  Kevin and Curt also talk about Team USA's efforts overseas this past weekend including Jackson Lee who finished 10th.  They talk...

Kevin Savoree and Pato O Ward join Kevin and Curt tonight on Trackside

October 21, 2020 00:28 - 1 hour - 81.6 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Race Promoter Kevin Savoree joins the show to talk about the preparation and what work is going in to get the Streets of St. Petersburg ready for this weekends season finale.  He also talks about the process of rescheduling the race from the Season Opener to the Season Finale and also how it helps to host the next two races in a row with March 2021 not far away.  Indy Car Driver Pato O'Ward joins the show to talk about his season and what it...

Colton Herta joins Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin on Trackside

October 14, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 81 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, They preview the big weekend of racing ahead in NASCAR and IMSA with Kansas and Petit Le Mans.  Andretti Autosport Driver Colton Herta joins the show to talk about his 2020 Indy Car season as well as talks about getting ready to drive the Rahal Letterman Lannigan BMW in the Petit Le Mans this weekend at Road Atlanta.  Kevin and Curt also go through the Silly Season list including the news this week regarding Oliver Askew who is leaving Arrow...

Curt and Kevin recap the Harvest GP DH at IMS and talk Schedule News on Trackside

October 07, 2020 01:19 - 1 hour - 79.2 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Indy Car Harvest Grand Prix Doubleheader at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from the weekend won by Josef Newgarden and Will Power.  Josef Newgarden cuts into Scott Dixon's Points lead going into the Season Finale at St. Pete at the end of the month.  Kevin and Curt start to get into the Championship scenarios and who needs to finish where to win the Indy Car Championship. Also discussed on the show tonight, the schedule news ...

James Hinchcliffe, Helio Castroneves, and Calvin Fish are guests on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee

September 30, 2020 01:12 - 1 hour - 82 MB

Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin are joined by Drivers James Hinchcliffe and Helio Castroneves.  Helio Castroneves won the Mid Ohio IMSA Race at Mid Ohio over the weekend and both drivers will be in cars at the Harvest GP at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  James Hinchcliffe will drive for Andretti Autosport and Helio Castroneves will fill in for Oliver Askew on Arrow McLaren SP.  Kevin and Curt discuss the major changes to the NASCAR schedule that will be released on Wednesday and how that could af...

Curt and Kevin are joined by Team USA Scholorship Winner Jackson Lee

September 23, 2020 01:21 - 1 hour - 79.3 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, one of the winners of the Team USA Scholarship Jackson Lee, Kevin's son joins the show to talk about his career, why the scholarship is such a big deal and what is ahead.  He currently competes in the F-1600 formula cars.  The big Indy Car story of the week involves a new Street Race in Downtown Nashville in August of 2021.  Kevin and Curt dive into what that race and race weekend will look like.  They also talk about what will be happening ...

Kevin and Curt recap the Indy Car DH at Mid Ohio and look ahead to Indy on Trackside

September 16, 2020 01:08 - 1 hour - 82.1 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Indy Car Mid Ohio Doubleheader won by Will Power and Colton Herta over the weekend.  They discuss where the Championship battle stands with three races to go and a few weeks off before the Harvest Grand Prix DH at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course.  Also they talk about the news that broke today in that Sebastian Bourdais will race the #14 car for AJ Foyt Racing for the rest of this season and full time in 2021.  The...

Indy Pro 2000 Driver Sting Ray Robb joins Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin on Trackside

September 09, 2020 01:07 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee on 93.5/107.5 The Fan, they are joined by Road to Indy driver Sting Ray Robb to talk about his career, the back ground of his name and his thoughts on the season to this point coming off an undefeated triple header on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course in Indy Pro 2000.  Kevin and Curt look ahead as Indy Car returns with another doubleheader this weekend at the rescheduled Honda Indy 200 at Mid Ohio races on Saturday and Sunday.  Sco...

Kevin and Curt recap the Gateway Indy Car DH on Trackside

September 02, 2020 01:12 - 1 hour - 86.5 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Indy Car Doubleheader at the World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway.  Scott Dixon picked up his 50th career win on Saturday and Josef Newgarden picked up the win on Sunday.  They get into the Points situation, which Scott Dixon has a large lead in, with 3-5 races to go in the 2020 season as Mid Ohio is still up in the air at the moment.  They discuss the upcoming race weekend in Indianapolis with NHRA US Nationals, Little 50...

Kevin and Curt recap the 104th Indianapolis 500 on Trackside

August 26, 2020 01:18 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they breakdown the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500.  Takuma Sato has two Indianapolis 500 wins in his six career Indy Car Series wins.  They talk about the strength of his car and how well he has done at Indianapolis over the years.  The big story is the possible controversial finish to the race on if it should have been red flagged or not to set up a shootout.  Kevin and Curt also discuss the penalty given to Alexander Rossi after he ...

Donald Davidson profiels General Doolittle, AJ Shepherd, and a Ray Harroun clip from 1951

August 22, 2020 01:15 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MB

Tonight on the Final Month of August edition of The Talk of Gasoline Alley with Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee, Donald profiles General Jimmy Doolittle, AJ Shepherd, Mechanic Jack Beckley.  The Sid Collins interview of inaugural Indianapolis 500 winner Ray Harroun from 1951 is played and talked about with Donald and IMS Museum's Mike Thomsen.     See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Kevin and Curt recap final Practice and make their 500 Race picks

August 22, 2020 01:06 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap final Indianapolis 500 Practice on Carb Day.  They give their traditional tiers of favorites for the race, make their fearless picks as well. They also talk about Race Day and the pre race ceremonies that will be taking place.  Roger Penske will give the command, Mario and Michael Andretti will lead the field in the Two Seater and answer your twitter questions relating to the race as well.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener f...

IMS HIstorian Donald Davidson profiles Jimmy Caruthers, Al Gordon, Bobby Marshman on The Talk of Gasoline Alley

August 21, 2020 01:02 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Tonight on The Talk of Gasoline Alley with Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee, Donald profiles Historian Jack Fox, The Hoover Motor Express Special, Drivers Jimmy Caruthers and Al Gordon as well as car builder Frank Curtis. They discuss a clip from the Final Day of Qualifying 1961 with Bobby Marshman, Roger Ward, and Sid Collins.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Curt and Kevin Recap Media Day for the Indianapolis 500

August 21, 2020 00:09 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

On the Indianapolis 500 Media Day edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Curt recaps what all went on in a very different look to Media Day and who all the drivers talked too.  He also talks about Marco Andretti finding out he won the Indianapolis 500 Pole and what it means to drive the historic #98 car.  He mentions that Graham Rahal talked about the Rahal-Andretti rivalry leading into the race as well.  Also the Practical joke that was played this week on 2016 Indy 500 winner A...

Donald reflects on the first ever automobile race on this day in 1909 and the 1919 500 the first after WWI and the Spanish Flu

August 20, 2020 01:04 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Tonight on the Talk of Gasoline Alley with IMS Historian Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee.  Tonight Donald reflects on the first automobile races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway that took place 111 years ago today August 19, 1909.  He also discusses the old Indy Yearbook, former mechanic Dale Drake, Bill Vukovich clip from his Victory Lane interview in 1954 with mechanic Jack Beckley, the history of the Studebakers at the 500, and has Donald ever seen the 500 from outside the IMS Radio Networ...

Kevin and Curt list the top feel good stories and newsmakers for winning the 2020 Indianapolis 500

August 20, 2020 00:06 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the news conference that was held today with Penske Entertainment's Mark Miles, IMS President Doug Boles, and Director of Indy Car Competition Jay Frye. The Press Conference discussed the possibility of a third manufacturer, Pre Race Ceremonies for the Indianapolis 500, Mid Ohio reschedule update, and the possibility of when the 2021 schedule may be released. They talk about which driver would make the biggest splash and make the ...

Donald Davidson profiles Phil Headback, Patrick Kennedy, Giuseppe Farina and more on The Talk of Gasoline Alley

August 19, 2020 01:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MB

Tonight on The Talk of Gasoline Alley with Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee, Donald talks about how many Indianapolis 500 winners he has met out of the 73 winners.  He also profiles Phil Headback of Bryant Heating and Cooling as well as Patrick Kennedy of the Kennedy Tank company.  Giuseppe Farina an F1 driver who practiced but never qualified at Indianapolis is talked about too after playing a clip with he, Sid Collins, and Fred Agabashian from qualifying day 1956.   See omnystudio.com/policie...

Kevin and Curt talk abourt the 2020 Indy 500 Rookie Class

August 19, 2020 00:47 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MB

On the day of the Annual Fastest Rookie Luncheon, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin tonight on Trackside chronicle and talk about the rookies chances and who may be the Rookie of the Year in this years Indianapolis 500.  The 2020 Indianapolis 500 Rookie Class this year are Rinus Veekay, Alex Palou, Pato O'Ward and Oliver Askew.  Also, what will Team Penske look like in 2021?  What will be the future's of Scott McLaughlin and Helio Castroneves.  They also talk about the top tiers of contenders for this...

Donald Davidson profiles Jack McKenzie, Bob Harkey, Scott Brayton and more on The Talk of Gasoline Alley

August 18, 2020 01:04 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

Tonight on the Talk of Gasoline Alley with Donald Davidson and Curt Cavin, Donald talks about the historical significance of Marco Andretti winning the Indianapolis 500 Pole and how it compares to Grandfather Mario.  They profile Jack McKenzie who took care of the Borg Warner Trophy for many years at the Track.  They talk a little bit about past Pole awards in 500 history and the history of qualifications at Indianapolis. They profile former drivers Gary Bettenhausen, Bob Harkey, and Scott Br...

Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap Indy 500 Qualifying

August 17, 2020 23:54 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

It is Race Week in Indianapolis for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500.  Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap Qualifications from the weekend, which ended in Marco Andretti winning the Pole.  Its the first time an Andretti won the Indianapolis 500 Pole since Grandpa Mario in 1987.  It is also the first time the 98 car won the Pole since Parnelli Jones.  Kevin and Curt discuss the historical perspective of the result and how it may re-jumpstart Marco's career.  They discuss all of the star po...

Donald Davidson profiles Jerry Sneva, Bill Alsup, Jim Clark and more on The Talk of Gasoline Alley

August 15, 2020 02:30 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Tonight on the Fast Friday Edition of the Talk of Gasoline Alley with Kevin Lee and Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson, they discuss some of the hardest charging drivers in Indianapolis 500 history, they profile past drivers Jerry Sneva, Bill Alsup and more as well.  Mike Thomsen from the IMS Museum talks about a one minute Sid Collins and Jim Clark commercial for STP from Andy Granatelli's collection.     See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Kevin and Curt recap Fast Friday and preview Qualifying Weekend for the 500

August 15, 2020 01:38 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Tonight on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin recap Fast Friday and preview the weekend of Qualifications for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500.  They talk about drivers who may be in contention for the Fast 9, who may win the Pole and start on the front row for next Sunday's Indianapolis 500.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Donald Davidson remembers Don Edmonds tonight on the Talk of Gasoline Alley

August 14, 2020 01:03 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Tonight on the Talk of Gasoline Alley with Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee, Donald profiles former drivers Len Sutton, past Chief Starters of the Indianapolis 500. Kevin, Donald, and Mike Thomsen from the IMS Muesum remember the life of Don Edmonds who passed away this week and get into a couple stories relating to Jim Hurtubise.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Kevin and Curt recap day 2 of practice and look ahead to Fast Friday

August 14, 2020 00:08 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 2nd day of Practice for the Indianapolis 500 and look ahead towards Fast Friday and the extra boost that drivers will get beginning tomorrow.  They also discuss what has been talked about on NBC Sports Gold broadscasts the last couple of days.  They recap the first accident of the month with Fernando Alonso crash in turn 4.  They answer your twitter questions as well including discussions about additional camera angles NBC cou...

Donald profiles Johnny Rutherford, Johnny White, Parnelli Jones and more on The Talk of Gasoline Alley

August 13, 2020 01:30 - 41 minutes - 38.5 MB

Tonight on the Talk of Gasoline Alley, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson profiles former drivers Eddie Sachs, Johnny Rutherford, Parnelli Jones with an audio clip from his rookie season in 1961 asking questions to Mauri Rose.    Also 1964 Rookie of the Year Johnny White is profiled in his only Indy 500 start in 1964.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Kevin and Curt recap the first day of Indy 500 Practice

August 13, 2020 00:38 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, They recap the first day of Practice for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500 and who is fast and who is not.  They also answer some of your twitter questions. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Donald Davidson talks about August 1909, Bob Sweikert, Chevrolet Brothers and more on The Talk of Gasoline Alley

August 12, 2020 01:01 - 42 minutes - 39 MB

Tonight on the Talk of Gasoline Alley with Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee.  Donald talks about August 1909 in the pre 500 days and the car/motorcycle races.  Ralph Liguori is profiled tonight as well as Bob Sweikert. Donald also discusses the Chevrolet Brothers and their history in cars and motorsports.  Also former PA announcer Johnny Harran were the topics on the show tonight.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Curt and Kevin Eve of 1st Indy 500 Practice Trackside

August 12, 2020 00:10 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MB

On the Eve of Practice for the 104th Running of the Indianapolis 500, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin preview the start of practice and the latest confirmations James Davison, Ben Hanley, and JR Hildebrand that creates the field of 33 that will start the Indianapolis 500 next Sunday.  They discuss the Indianapolis 500 without fans and what it will be like for the people who will be able to witness the race this year.  They answer your twitter questions and get into the latest scheduling news includi...

IMS Historian Donald Davidson Profiles Vel Miletich and Mel Kenyon

August 08, 2020 01:04 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Tonight on The Talk of Gasoline Alley with Donald Davidson, he profiles IndyCar drivers Vel Miletich and Mel Kenyon. Between those two profiles, a caller asks Donald how many races he has been to and which one is his favorite. That question sparked a conversation between Kevin Lee and IMS Museum's Curator for Media and Historic Archives in Mike Thomsen sharing their favorite races that they have been to and what race they wish they could have attended. Thomsen also shares some audio from the ...

James Davison Joins Curt and Kevin Following Signing With Dayle Coyne Racing

August 08, 2020 00:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they discuss the changes to the Indy 500 practice schedule, the likelihood of someone signing Helio Castroneves next year if he does return to Penske for the Indianapolis 500, and the latest Ed Carpenter sponsor that Curt and Kevin find pretty cool. IndyCar and NASCAR driver, James Davison, joins the program tonight following his signing with Dayle Coyne Racing to represent their third car in the Indy 500 to go over what it's been like racin...

Donald Davidson talks about Lloyd Ruby, Jim McElreath, the 1977 500 and more

August 07, 2020 01:30 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

Tonight on the Talk of Gasoline Alley with Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee.  Donald profiles drivers Jim McElreath, Lloyd Ruby and Gordon Johncock.  Also IMS Museum Curator Mike Thomsen joins the show to talk about the 1959 Sid Collins interview with Tony Bettenhausen and preview other audio clips that will be coming up in later shows leading up to the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500.   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

RC Enerson joins Kevin and Curt and more Indy 500 talk

August 07, 2020 00:43 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Driver RC Enerson talks about his first NASCAR start this weekend in the Xfinity Race at Road America as well as his thoughts on getting a ride for this years Indianapolis 500.  Curt and Kevin talk about the latest confirmations for this years Indy 500.  They also answer your twitter questions relating to the Indianapolis 500.  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

IMS Historian Donald Davidson Profiles Mike Mosley, Chuck Hulse, and Eddie Johnson

August 06, 2020 01:02 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

IMS Historian Donald Davidson is back with another edition of The Talk of Gasoline Alley as we gear towards the start of the Indianapolis 500 and profiles a variety of drivers in Mike Mosley, four time Indianapolis 500 starter Chuck Hulse, Eddie Johnson, and others. IMS Museum's Curator for Media and Historic Archives in Mike Thomsen contributes to the Chuck Hulse profile and provides some audio for tonight's show that goes back to 1957. See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy infor...

Curt and Kevin Discuss The Indy 500 Without Fans

August 06, 2020 00:09 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, the guys discuss the big news that was released yesterday by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway saying fans will not be allowed to attend the 2020 Indianapolis 500. Curt and Kevin discuss what the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will be doing for refunds and ticket renewals, they pitch ideas what the race might look like with virtual fans or cardboard cutouts, and the expectation that the upcoming Indianapolis 500 will be the last Penske race for H...

Mike Hull joins Trackside and Indy 500 updates

July 29, 2020 01:05 - 1 hour - 80.2 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Ganassi Racing's Mike Hull joins the show to talk about 7x NASCAR Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson's test with the team today at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course.  And the prospects of Jimmie Johnson driving for the team in 2021.  Kevin and Curt discuss the latest update to the Indy Car schedule, which eliminates Portland and Laguna Seca and adds double headers at Mid Ohio, Gateway and the IMS Road Course.  They also discuss next month...

Kevin and Curt recap Iowa and talk latest Indy 500 news

July 22, 2020 01:21 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, their is breaking news regarding the Indianapolis 500 dropping down to 25% attendance and requiring face masks to all attendees in August.  They also recap the Iowa Twin 250s this past Friday and Saturday night at Iowa Speedway and also discuss the future of the Iowa Speedway as well.  They answer your questions mainly focused around the Indianapolis 500.  Kevin's son Jackson Lee lost a race by 0.001 perhaps the closest finish in American op...

NHRA Driver Matt Hagan joins Curt and Kevin on Trackside

July 15, 2020 01:24 - 1 hour - 87.2 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Road America Doubleheader weekend and look ahead to the Iowa twin 250s coming up at the Iowa Speedway this weekend.  They talk about the futures of Indy Car DHs and maybe pairing them with other series as well going forward.  They talk about Will Power and his struggles this past weekend and what his future may be.  They answer your twitter questions and get into the new Tony Stewart and Ray Evernham Series set to air on CBS i...

Kevin and Curt recap the historic IMS Race Weekend

July 08, 2020 01:09 - 1 hour - 81.8 MB

Tonight on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, reflect on the historic Indy Car and NASCAR Race Weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  They talk about what the future could look like and if this may become a tradition at the Brickyard.  Also discussions on what the 2021 schedules could look like for Indy Car and NASCAR.  Kevin and Curt answer your twitter questions and talk about the future of F1 driver Fernando Alonso and NASCAR Cup Driver Jimmie Johnson.  Indy Car runs a doublehe...

Donald Davidson profiles James Garner, Paul Goldsmith and more on the last July edition of the Talk of Gasoline Alley

July 04, 2020 01:03 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MB

As we end the July edition of the Talk of Gasoline Alley, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson is joined by Greg Rakestraw and chronicles Actor James Garner and his time in Indy, Paul Goldsmith, drivers who have run both stock cars and Indy Cars, Jim Malloy and Dale Earnhardt.  

Greg Rakestraw fills in for Kevin Lee and joins Curt Cavin on Race Weekend

July 04, 2020 00:07 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Tonight on Trackside, Greg Rakestraw fills in for Kevin Lee and joins Curt Cavin.  Major Breaking News as Four time Brickyard 400 Champion Jimmie Johnson has tested positive for Covid 19 and will not run in the Brickyard 400 in his final full NASCAR Season. He was looking to tie Jeff Gordon as a five time winner of this race.  JR Motorsports Driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Justin Allgaier will fill in for Johnson on Sunday. Curt and Greg also discuss how this affects the scheduled test wi...

Donald Davidson remembers the late Hugh Downs and honors Kevin Calabro on the Talk of Gasoline Alley

July 03, 2020 01:04 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

Tonight on the Talk of Gasoline Alley with Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson and Kevin Lee.  Tonight on the show, Donald remembers Hugh Downs, who passed away today, and his time at the Speedway.  Also they discuss former host of the show Kevin Calabro, who announced he is stepping away as the Play by Play TV Voice for the Portland Trail Blazers.  Also Donald talks about Lou Parks, Johnny Carson, Johnny Mantz and more. 

NBC Pit Reporter Marty Snider joins Trackside to preview the Historic Doubleheader Race Weekend

July 03, 2020 00:13 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

On this edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, NBC Pit Reporter Marty Snider joins the show to preview the Historic Indy Car and NASCAR Doubleheader this weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Marty also gets into his sons Nascar Xfinity Season and what he thinks about the Indy Road Course.  Curt and Kevin and Curt also discuss what the heat this weekend may do to the cars especially with the new aeroscreen.  Also Top Gun Racing looks to take part in three Indy Car races in...

Donald Davdson talks about Eddie Johnson, Marshall Teague and more on the Talk of Gasoline Alley

July 02, 2020 01:02 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Tonight on the Talk of Gasoline Alley, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Historian Donald Davidson tells stories about Eddie Johnson, Marshall Teague, Rene Dreyfus and more in their Indianapolis 500 careers. Marshall Teague was also a founding member of NASCAR.  

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