Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, Chip Ganassi joins. After telling Jake what goes into these last few days of preparation, the difference between winning drivers and champions and if he was more nervous as a driver or owner. Does he have any superstitions?

Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, Chip Ganassi joins. After telling Jake what goes into these last few days of preparation, the difference between winning drivers and champions and if he was more nervous as a driver or owner. Does he have any superstitions?

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Join Jake Query on Indy's best sports midday show "Query &amp; Company" on 93.5 &amp; 107.5 The Fan in Indianapolis.
Dive into the pulse of Indianapolis sports as he delivers the latest updates, insightful commentary, and lively discussions on everything from the Colts and Pacers to local sports news and beyond.
With a blend of humor, expertise, and passion for the game, Jake will keep you on your toes and maybe even teach you something!

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Chip Ganassi joins ahead of Indy 500!

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(00:00-28:27) – Jake opens the Carb Day Eve show by talking about conspiracy theories. He touches on Caitlin Clark’s injury question before going back to how her competitive nature and how it can be tough for others to match. How does the situation compare to Tyrese Haliburton? With this early in the season, they are being extra cautious. Jake explains how his curiosity is to question and if there’s more to this story. He previews the rest of the show and a nickname he’s had for Buddy Lazier 

(28:27-40:42) – Jake gives away another round of numbers in his numbers game! Plus, the show has confirmed another female listener.  

(40:42-46:39) – Jake re-explains his “champagne supernova” shirt after Caleb plays the song coming back from a break.  

(46:39-1:08:19) – Jake reflects on Jim Irsay passing away one year ago and how he righted the ship in the beginning but fell short at the end of his time as owner. He gives his take that Anthony Richardson is going to get his chance at Colts training camp. Then, Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar joins to recount how Caitlin Clark ended up being ruled out for the game. Were they secretive or did they not know the process of reporting injuries? Chloe shares what the relationship between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White is like. Then, Chloe shares her plans for the 500! 

(1:08:19-1:23:20) – Jake explains his biggest piece of advice to people that will be leaving the track Sunday before Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, Chip Ganassi joins. After telling Jake what goes into these last few days of preparation, the difference between winning drivers and champions and if he was more nervous as a driver or owner. Does he have any superstitions? 

(1:23:20-1:29:30) – Jake explains how he thinks Carb Day will go and if practice could be moved. He goes behind the curtain on what kinks need to be worked out before the race and  

(1:29:30-1:52:52) – 1996 Indy 500 winner Buddy Lazier joins to reflect on a close call the year before in 1995 before breaking through in ’96 after recovering from back surgery weeks before. How much does he miss racing? Jake tells Buddy the nickname he has for him. Plus, Buddy is excited to be back at the speedway and Jake pays respects to Buddy for calling him a racer.  

(1:52:53-2:01:44) – We clean out the last spots for Jake’s numbers game! 

(2:01:44-2:13:20) – The show ends with Jake talking with Doug who is serving as his spotter for the race before previewing Carb Day! 

(00:00-28:27) &ndash; Jake opens the Carb Day Eve show by talking about conspiracy theories. He touches on Caitlin Clark&rsquo;s injury question before going back to how her competitive nature and how it can be tough for others to match. How does the situation compare to Tyrese Haliburton? With this early in the season, they are being extra cautious. Jake explains how his curiosity is to question and if there&rsquo;s more to this story. He previews the rest of the show and a nickname he&rsquo;s had for Buddy Lazier&nbsp;
(28:27-40:42) &ndash;&nbsp;Jake gives away another round of numbers in his numbers game!&nbsp;Plus,&nbsp;the show has confirmed another female listener.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(40:42-46:39)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Jake re-explains his &ldquo;champagne supernova&rdquo; shirt after Caleb plays the song coming back from a break.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(46:39-1:08:19)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Jake reflects on Jim Irsay passing away one year ago and how he righted the ship in the beginning but fell short at the end of his time as owner.&nbsp;He gives&nbsp;his&nbsp;take that&nbsp;Anthony Richardson is going to get&nbsp;his chance at Colts training camp.&nbsp;Then, Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar&nbsp;joins to recount how&nbsp;Caitlin Clark ended up being ruled out&nbsp;for the game.&nbsp;Were they secretive or did they not know the process of reporting injuries?&nbsp;Chloe&nbsp;shares what the relationship between&nbsp;Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White is like. Then, Chloe shares&nbsp;her plans for the 500!&nbsp;
(1:08:19-1:23:20) &ndash;&nbsp;Jake explains&nbsp;his biggest piece of advice to people that will be leaving the track&nbsp;Sunday&nbsp;before&nbsp;Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, Chip Ganassi joins. After telling Jake what goes into these last few days of preparation,&nbsp;the difference between winning drivers and champions&nbsp;and if he was more nervous as a driver or owner.&nbsp;Does&nbsp;he have&nbsp;any superstitions?&nbsp;
(1:23:20-1:29:30)&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Jake explains how he thinks Carb Day will go and if practice could be moved.&nbsp;He goes behind the curtain on what kinks need to be worked out before the race and&nbsp;&nbsp;
(1:29:30-1:52:52) &ndash;&nbsp;1996&nbsp;Indy 500 winner&nbsp;Buddy Lazier&nbsp;joins to reflect on&nbsp;a close call&nbsp;the year before in 1995 before breaking through in&nbsp;&rsquo;96 after recovering from back surgery weeks before.&nbsp;How much does he miss racing?&nbsp;Jake&nbsp;tells Buddy the nickname he has for him.&nbsp;Plus,&nbsp;Buddy is excited to be back at the&nbsp;speedway&nbsp;and&nbsp;Jake pays respects to Buddy for calling him a racer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
(1:52:53-2:01:44) &ndash;&nbsp;We clean&nbsp;out&nbsp;the last spots for Jake&rsquo;s numbers game!&nbsp;
(2:01:44-2:13:20)&nbsp;&ndash; The show ends with&nbsp;Jake talking with&nbsp;Doug&nbsp;who is serving as&nbsp;his&nbsp;spotter for the race before&nbsp;previewing Carb Day!&nbsp;

Carb Day Eve! Chip Ganassi & Buddy Lazier join!

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1996 Indy 500 Champion Buddy Lazier!

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(00:00-12:32)  – Then, Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar joins to recount how Caitlin Clark ended up being ruled out for the game. Were they secretive or did they not know the process of reporting injuries? Chloe shares what the relationship between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White is like. Then, Chloe shares her plans for the 500! 

(12:33-22:26) – Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, Chip Ganassi joins. After telling Jake what goes into these last few days of preparation, the difference between winning drivers and champions and if he was more nervous as a driver or owner. Does he have any superstitions? 

(22:26-45:46) – 1996 Indy 500 winner Buddy Lazier joins to reflect on a close call the year before in 1995 before breaking through in ’96 after recovering from back surgery weeks before. How much does he miss racing? Jake tells Buddy the nickname he has for him. Plus, Buddy is excited to be back at the speedway and Jake pays respects to Buddy for calling him a racer. 

(00:00-12:32)&nbsp;&nbsp;&ndash;&nbsp;Then, Chloe Peterson of the IndyStar&nbsp;joins to recount how Caitlin Clark ended up being ruled out for the game. Were they secretive or did they not know the process of reporting injuries? Chloe shares what the relationship between Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White is like. Then, Chloe shares her plans for the 500!&nbsp;
(12:33-22:26) &ndash;&nbsp;Owner of Chip Ganassi Racing, Chip Ganassi joins. After telling Jake what goes into these last few days of preparation, the difference between winning drivers and champions and if he was more nervous as a driver or owner. Does he have any superstitions?&nbsp;
(22:26-45:46) &ndash;&nbsp;1996 Indy 500 winner Buddy Lazier&nbsp;joins to reflect on&nbsp;a close call&nbsp;the year before in 1995 before breaking through in &rsquo;96 after recovering from back surgery weeks before. How much does he miss racing? Jake tells Buddy the nickname he has for him. Plus, Buddy is excited to be back at the&nbsp;speedway&nbsp;and Jake pays respects to Buddy for calling him a racer.&nbsp;

Best of Query & Company 5/21/2026

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Chip Ganassi joins ahead of Indy 500!

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