Tonight, on Trackside, it’s a one hour show tonight, but there is still a lot to talk about! Kevin and Curt discuss the Portland GP, and Will Power’s dominating performance. They talk about what his career will be like moving forward, and Power’s involvement with training young drivers. Kevin makes the point that Penske will decide if they will let Power keep racing for them, not Will himself. They talk about Colton Herta’s use of the hybrid on pitlane and why that is against the rules, and the Dixon/Kirkwood collision, and if Kirkwood deserved the penalty, or Pietro Fittipaldi. They also go into detail about Grosjean’s crash and being held responsible for hitting two cars. 

Later, Kevin talks about Santino Ferrucci’s pole, and his overall performance, finishing 8th. Ferrucci also has 8 top 10s this season, when they only had one last season. They talk about Ferrucci going to Rahal and where Romain Grosjean will land, as his contract ends at the end of the season. Kevin highlights the lack of sponsorships on the Juncos-Hollinger car, and where Alexander Rossi will go. 

To round out the last hour, Kevin talks about what they missed during the show. 

Tonight, on Trackside, it’s a one hour show tonight, but there is still a lot to talk about! Kevin and Curt discuss the Portland GP, and Will Power’s dominating performance. They talk about what his career will be like moving forward, and Power’s involvement with training young drivers. Kevin makes the point that Penske will decide if they will let Power keep racing for them, not Will himself. They talk about Colton Herta’s use of the hybrid on pitlane and why that is against the rules, and the Dixon/Kirkwood collision, and if Kirkwood deserved the penalty, or Pietro Fittipaldi. They also go into detail about Grosjean’s crash and being held responsible for hitting two cars. 
Later, Kevin talks about Santino Ferrucci’s pole, and his overall performance, finishing 8th. Ferrucci also has 8 top 10s this season, when they only had one last season. They talk about Ferrucci going to Rahal and where Romain Grosjean will land, as his contract ends at the end of the season. Kevin highlights the lack of sponsorships on the Juncos-Hollinger car, and where Alexander Rossi will go. 
To round out the last hour, Kevin talks about what they missed during the show.

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 recap Portland, discuss where Rossi and Ferrucci will be next season, and more!

Tonight, on Trackside, we talk about a very dramatic race at Gateway. Kevin and Curt break down all of the controversies and action that happened on and off track. They talk about the race not appearing on USA until lap 27, and the realities of being proceeded by live sporting events. They talk about the restart controversy with Josef Newgarden, and how restart zones work in the series, and how the rules define where you can restart a race from. The two propose solutions on how to fix the restarts. 

Later, Curt and Kevin talk about the state of the championship, and how lucky Alex Palou has been during this season, including his near miss of a crash at Gateway. The two answer questions about the lack of post-race interviews, and why they could not get the coverage in terms of interviews that they wanted, and how the red flag delay cut the post-race short. 

To round out the first hour, Kevin previews some of the topics that will be discussed in the next hour. 

In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt resume talks about the restart zone, and why IndyCar does not have an official zone that is marked on the track. They clear up questions about spinning wheels while on the jacks, and whether it is allowed. Kevin talks about the power of having two color commentators, and their opinions on things. They also talk about how good Newgarden is on ovals. They discuss whether Linus Lundqvist will have to find a new ride next season, as the team may drop to three cars. 

Later in the second hour, they talk about the situation at Prema, and who will be where, as well as some other stand out performances at Gateway, and Winners Circle points. Kevin Lee also talks about how he will be the official voice of IndyCar for the remainder of the NBC IndyCar races. 

Kevin ends the show with what we missed. 

Tonight, on Trackside, we talk about a very dramatic race at Gateway. Kevin and Curt break down all of the controversies and action that happened on and off track. They talk about the race not appearing on USA until lap 27, and the realities of being proceeded by live sporting events. They talk about the restart controversy with Josef Newgarden, and how restart zones work in the series, and how the rules define where you can restart a race from. The two propose solutions on how to fix the restarts. 
Later, Curt and Kevin talk about the state of the championship, and how lucky Alex Palou has been during this season, including his near miss of a crash at Gateway. The two answer questions about the lack of post-race interviews, and why they could not get the coverage in terms of interviews that they wanted, and how the red flag delay cut the post-race short. 
To round out the first hour, Kevin previews some of the topics that will be discussed in the next hour. 
In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt resume talks about the restart zone, and why IndyCar does not have an official zone that is marked on the track. They clear up questions about spinning wheels while on the jacks, and whether it is allowed. Kevin talks about the power of having two color commentators, and their opinions on things. They also talk about how good Newgarden is on ovals. They discuss whether Linus Lundqvist will have to find a new ride next season, as the team may drop to three cars. 
Later in the second hour, they talk about the situation at Prema, and who will be where, as well as some other stand out performances at Gateway, and Winners Circle points. Kevin Lee also talks about how he will be the official voice of IndyCar for the remainder of the NBC IndyCar races. 
Kevin ends the show with what we missed.

Curt and Kevin recap Gateway, talk about the restart controversy, silly season, and more!

Tonight, on Trackside, there is a lot of silly season news as IndyCar heads into their first race back from the Olympic break at Gateway. Kevin and Curt talk about David Malukas going to AJ Foyt Racing. The two run down some other seats that are open, and what Malukas going to Foyt means for their lineup. Who will Malukas’ teammates be? Who’s bringing the budget? They talk about Malukas being in four teams in less than a year. They talk about the lineup at Dale Coyne for next year, and where Santino Ferrucci will go. 

Later, David Malukas joins the show to talk about his new deal with AJ Foyt Racing. He expresses his happiness to finally be solidified with a team, and how he will not let himself get injured again, including making some jokes with Curt and Kevin about going up stairs. He talks about how it will work with the Foyt team in Texas, but David wants to stay in Indy. He also talks about who his engineer may be. 

To round out the first hour, Kevin and Curt talk about the interview with Malukas, and some of the things David talked about, and their thoughts on the whole deal. They also talk about the schedule for Gateway. 

In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about an auction of some racing items that will support victims of the FedEx shooting in Indianapolis. They talk about the Alex Palou F1 rumors, and if they hold any water. Kevin talks about how Palou could take a risk and go for the F1 career, and why Audi might want Palou on the team. They also bring up the nature of Palou’s legal issues. 

Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt talk about the controversial NASCAR finish involving Austin Dillon, and how NASCAR has seemingly allowed a driver to wreck someone else for the win, and how this is the only series that this could happen, and how NASCAR has no rules against what happened. Kevin talks about how people like chaos like that, and it encourages viral moments of the sport. 

Kevin ends the show with what we missed. 

Tonight, on Trackside, there is a lot of silly season news as IndyCar heads into their first race back from the Olympic break at Gateway. Kevin and Curt talk about David Malukas going to AJ Foyt Racing. The two run down some other seats that are open, and what Malukas going to Foyt means for their lineup. Who will Malukas’ teammates be? Who’s bringing the budget? They talk about Malukas being in four teams in less than a year. They talk about the lineup at Dale Coyne for next year, and where Santino Ferrucci will go. 
Later, David Malukas joins the show to talk about his new deal with AJ Foyt Racing. He expresses his happiness to finally be solidified with a team, and how he will not let himself get injured again, including making some jokes with Curt and Kevin about going up stairs. He talks about how it will work with the Foyt team in Texas, but David wants to stay in Indy. He also talks about who his engineer may be. 
To round out the first hour, Kevin and Curt talk about the interview with Malukas, and some of the things David talked about, and their thoughts on the whole deal. They also talk about the schedule for Gateway. 
In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about an auction of some racing items that will support victims of the FedEx shooting in Indianapolis. They talk about the Alex Palou F1 rumors, and if they hold any water. Kevin talks about how Palou could take a risk and go for the F1 career, and why Audi might want Palou on the team. They also bring up the nature of Palou’s legal issues. 
Later in the second hour, Kevin and Curt talk about the controversial NASCAR finish involving Austin Dillon, and how NASCAR has seemingly allowed a driver to wreck someone else for the win, and how this is the only series that this could happen, and how NASCAR has no rules against what happened. Kevin talks about how people like chaos like that, and it encourages viral moments of the sport. 
Kevin ends the show with what we missed.

David Malukas joins the show, Palou to F1 rumors, NASCAR controversy, and more!

Tonight, on Trackside, we celebrate Gordon Johncock’s birthday, and preview the remainder of the IndyCar season, as well as some Olympics talk, including Cole Hocker’s gold medal run in the 1500. Hocker is from Indianapolis. They talk about the streaming power of Peacock, and how viewing numbers have been. They also briefly talk about the IMSA race last weekend. Kevin gives his insight on the Juncos Hollinger seat that has opened with Augustin Canapino departing from the team, and how Conor Daly drove his car at the test at World Wide Technology Raceway. 

Later, Kevin and Curt talk about a conversation Tony Stewart had with Jake Query, and his opinion that the Brickyard 400 should be run at night under the lights. The two debate about whether that would be good for in-person attendance, and if IMS would ever install lights. 

To round out the first hour, Kevin talks about baseball playing at Bristol Motor Speedway, and how something like that could happen at Indianapolis. 

In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about some of the best NASCAR races, and how NASCAR succeeded through mainstream television. Kevin brings up the question as to why IndyCar teams don’t have reserve drivers, and if we will see that change soon. They go over the history of reserve drivers in Indy, and when they were used most recently. They talk about the pricing of Venu Sports, and alternatives to paying for it, like buying an antenna. 

Later in the second hour, Kevin goes to the X Box to ask some listener questions. They answer a question about backup cars, and how most teams just opt to repair their primary car since backups do not have engines. They also answer a question about the Mario Andretti and AJ Foyt Trophies for the best oval and road course drivers, and why they went away. They bring up the possibility of racing at Richmond, and how fans have to show up for those races for them to return to the schedule. 

Kevin ends the show with what we missed. He brings up how Rossi has improved health wise after his surgery, and Kevin updates us on Jackson Lee’s ride at IMS for the Michelin Pilot Challenge. 

Tonight, on Trackside, we celebrate Gordon Johncock’s birthday, and preview the remainder of the IndyCar season, as well as some Olympics talk, including Cole Hocker’s gold medal run in the 1500. Hocker is from Indianapolis. They talk about the streaming power of Peacock, and how viewing numbers have been. They also briefly talk about the IMSA race last weekend. Kevin gives his insight on the Juncos Hollinger seat that has opened with Augustin Canapino departing from the team, and how Conor Daly drove his car at the test at World Wide Technology Raceway. 
Later, Kevin and Curt talk about a conversation Tony Stewart had with Jake Query, and his opinion that the Brickyard 400 should be run at night under the lights. The two debate about whether that would be good for in-person attendance, and if IMS would ever install lights. 
To round out the first hour, Kevin talks about baseball playing at Bristol Motor Speedway, and how something like that could happen at Indianapolis. 
In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about some of the best NASCAR races, and how NASCAR succeeded through mainstream television. Kevin brings up the question as to why IndyCar teams don’t have reserve drivers, and if we will see that change soon. They go over the history of reserve drivers in Indy, and when they were used most recently. They talk about the pricing of Venu Sports, and alternatives to paying for it, like buying an antenna. 
Later in the second hour, Kevin goes to the X Box to ask some listener questions. They answer a question about backup cars, and how most teams just opt to repair their primary car since backups do not have engines. They also answer a question about the Mario Andretti and AJ Foyt Trophies for the best oval and road course drivers, and why they went away. They bring up the possibility of racing at Richmond, and how fans have to show up for those races for them to return to the schedule. 
Kevin ends the show with what we missed. He brings up how Rossi has improved health wise after his surgery, and Kevin updates us on Jackson Lee’s ride at IMS for the Michelin Pilot Challenge.

Curt and Kevin recap Portland, discuss where Rossi and Ferrucci will be next season, and more!

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