Tonight on Trackside, Curt and Kevin recap the three hour practice session that took place at IMS today. Curt talks about what happened today, including the sheer amount of yellow flags that happened today due to rain. Curt goes down the list and talks about who performed well in practice. Kevin and Curt talk about the bind that drivers and teams are in with the constant rain that is plaguing the first week of practice. Curt gives his thoughts on how comfortable Pato O’Ward feels, and how he thinks he will do during the race. 

Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the incident on track with Colton Herta and Christian Rasmussen in which Herta flipped Rasmussen off. They talk about which rookies stood out most during the race. They also go into detail about what you can expect tomorrow and how teams feel with the weather as rough as it has been. 

Kevin and Curt round out the show providing a schedule for tomorrow’s track activities, what the show will look like tomorrow, and more! 

Tonight on Trackside, Curt and Kevin recap the three hour practice session that took place at IMS today. Curt talks about what happened today, including the sheer amount of yellow flags that happened today due to rain. Curt goes down the list and talks about who performed well in practice. Kevin and Curt talk about the bind that drivers and teams are in with the constant rain that is plaguing the first week of practice. Curt gives his thoughts on how comfortable Pato O’Ward feels, and how he thinks he will do during the race. 
Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the incident on track with Colton Herta and Christian Rasmussen in which Herta flipped Rasmussen off. They talk about which rookies stood out most during the race. They also go into detail about what you can expect tomorrow and how teams feel with the weather as rough as it has been. 
Kevin and Curt round out the show providing a schedule for tomorrow’s track activities, what the show will look like tomorrow, and more!

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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Curt and Kevin breakdown the first day of practice, who was fastest, on-track rivalries, and more!

Tonight, Kevin and Curt give their opinions on who is the most likely to win the championship in 2025, and is there anyone who can beat Alex Palou? They also talk about how inconsistent Josef Newgarden has been the past few seasons outside of the 500. They also talk about how Ganassi will be tough to beat as a team in 2025. 

Later, they go over some open seats across the series, and the driver pool that teams can pick from. They discuss the lineup at Juncos Hollinger, and if Conor Daly is the driver that can help them build their program to a competitive level, and Dale Coyne’s lineup. 

To round out the first hour, Kevin previews hour 2. 

In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about some upcoming IndyCar tests. Enzo and Pietro Fittipaldi are both brought up, and how they may participate in IndyCar next season. They also talk about Felippe Nasr getting the opportunity to test a Penske IndyCar. They talk about the situation at Foyt, and how they can be a serious contender next season. 

Later, Kevin talks a little bit about the NASCAR championship, and if drivers manipulating the races by blockading the racetrack is good for the sport. They also talk about the return of Days of Thunder. 

To end the show, Kevin goes over what we missed. 

Tonight, Kevin and Curt give their opinions on who is the most likely to win the championship in 2025, and is there anyone who can beat Alex Palou? They also talk about how inconsistent Josef Newgarden has been the past few seasons outside of the 500. They also talk about how Ganassi will be tough to beat as a team in 2025. 
Later, they go over some open seats across the series, and the driver pool that teams can pick from. They discuss the lineup at Juncos Hollinger, and if Conor Daly is the driver that can help them build their program to a competitive level, and Dale Coyne’s lineup. 
To round out the first hour, Kevin previews hour 2. 
In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about some upcoming IndyCar tests. Enzo and Pietro Fittipaldi are both brought up, and how they may participate in IndyCar next season. They also talk about Felippe Nasr getting the opportunity to test a Penske IndyCar. They talk about the situation at Foyt, and how they can be a serious contender next season. 
Later, Kevin talks a little bit about the NASCAR championship, and if drivers manipulating the races by blockading the racetrack is good for the sport. They also talk about the return of Days of Thunder. 
To end the show, Kevin goes over what we missed.

Curt and Kevin talk about future champions, open seats, preseason testing, and more!

Tonight, Kevin joins the show dockside. The two preview the show and talk about how hard it is for a driver to hop into a car they have never driven before and test it. They talk about the likelihood of a race in Mexico, and Pato’s popularity there. They also talk about international race possibilities outside of Mexico. 

Later, Jamie Little joins the show to talk with Kevin about the upcoming Fox partnership with IndyCar. She also talks about her upcoming work with the NASCAR Cup Series, and the playoffs for Cup. Taylor Rollins also talks to Kevin about meeting Jerry Seinfeld. 

To round out the first hour, Kevin previews the next half of the show. 

In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about NASCAR’s move to have a race in San Diego, and if IndyCar needs to be there. They also talk about Tony Stewart’s work with NASCAR winding down as he departs to focus on NHRA. 

Later, Lochie Hughes, who competed in USF2000, and will compete in Indy NXT joins the show to talk about his racing career and coming to America to race. He talks about how his championship season was make or break for him. Alexander Koreiba joins to talk about his IMSA career, and the possibility of racing in Indy NXT. 

To end the show, Kevin goes over what we missed. 

Tonight, Kevin joins the show dockside. The two preview the show and talk about how hard it is for a driver to hop into a car they have never driven before and test it. They talk about the likelihood of a race in Mexico, and Pato’s popularity there. They also talk about international race possibilities outside of Mexico. 
Later, Jamie Little joins the show to talk with Kevin about the upcoming Fox partnership with IndyCar. She also talks about her upcoming work with the NASCAR Cup Series, and the playoffs for Cup. Taylor Rollins also talks to Kevin about meeting Jerry Seinfeld. 
To round out the first hour, Kevin previews the next half of the show. 
In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about NASCAR’s move to have a race in San Diego, and if IndyCar needs to be there. They also talk about Tony Stewart’s work with NASCAR winding down as he departs to focus on NHRA. 
Later, Lochie Hughes, who competed in USF2000, and will compete in Indy NXT joins the show to talk about his racing career and coming to America to race. He talks about how his championship season was make or break for him. Alexander Koreiba joins to talk about his IMSA career, and the possibility of racing in Indy NXT. 
To end the show, Kevin goes over what we missed.

Curt and Kevin talk racing in Mexico, talk to Jamie Little, Lochie Hughes, and Alexander Koreiba

Tonight, Kevin and Curt talk about silly season partnerships, and what drivers will be competing in the Indy 500. Kevin highlights how there are more full-time seats open than Indy 500 seats. They also talk about the situation at Juncos. 

Later, Kevin and Curt recap the Indy NXT test. They talk about the debut of Hailie Deegan, and her overall pace. 

To round out the first hour, Kevin talks about what lies ahead on the program. 

In the second hour of the show, Curt sits down with Ryan Hunter-Reay and the two talk about the future of his racing career, and life outside of racing, they also talk about his superspeedway crash. He explains the hybrid system on the oval and talks about the IMS test. 

Later, Mandi Bender of the IMS Museum joins the show. She talks to Curt and Kevin about the changes being made to the IMS Museum. She also talks about how she started her career at Elkhart Lake, WI, and the grand opening of the museum. 

To end the show, Kevin goes over what they missed. 

Tonight, Kevin and Curt talk about silly season partnerships, and what drivers will be competing in the Indy 500. Kevin highlights how there are more full-time seats open than Indy 500 seats. They also talk about the situation at Juncos. 
Later, Kevin and Curt recap the Indy NXT test. They talk about the debut of Hailie Deegan, and her overall pace. 
To round out the first hour, Kevin talks about what lies ahead on the program. 
In the second hour of the show, Curt sits down with Ryan Hunter-Reay and the two talk about the future of his racing career, and life outside of racing, they also talk about his superspeedway crash. He explains the hybrid system on the oval and talks about the IMS test. 
Later, Mandi Bender of the IMS Museum joins the show. She talks to Curt and Kevin about the changes being made to the IMS Museum. She also talks about how she started her career at Elkhart Lake, WI, and the grand opening of the museum. 
To end the show, Kevin goes over what they missed.

Curt and Kevin breakdown the first day of practice, who was fastest, on-track rivalries, and more!

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