Tonight on Trackside, Kevin and Curt talk about the second day of practice, and the first full day of practice. We hear highlights from the 2006 Indy 500, and its connection to Nolan Siegel. They go down the speed charts, and talk about no-toe speeds, and how they sometimes can be deceiving. Kevin talks about what he heard from teams, and why some teams don’t think using the qualifying sim today posed much benefit. Curt talks about how Kyle Larson is fairing at IMS, and if he is enjoying the experience or not, and the precarious position he is in. They compare Larson’s laps turned to other drivers and show how few laps he has run. They talk about the two crashes on track, and the fact that Marcus Ericsson will have to go to a backup car. 

Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the amount of practice time the teams have had so far. They answer questions about when drivers realize they are in trouble for bumping, and they talk about some of the drivers who may be concerned about their position. Kevin talks about how most teams do not want to be anywhere near 30th. They also answer a question about the extra boost only being used on Friday. 

Kevin and Curt round out the show previewing Fast Friday. 

Tonight on Trackside, Kevin and Curt talk about the second day of practice, and the first full day of practice. We hear highlights from the 2006 Indy 500, and its connection to Nolan Siegel. They go down the speed charts, and talk about no-toe speeds, and how they sometimes can be deceiving. Kevin talks about what he heard from teams, and why some teams don’t think using the qualifying sim today posed much benefit. Curt talks about how Kyle Larson is fairing at IMS, and if he is enjoying the experience or not, and the precarious position he is in. They compare Larson’s laps turned to other drivers and show how few laps he has run. They talk about the two crashes on track, and the fact that Marcus Ericsson will have to go to a backup car. 
Later in the the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the amount of practice time the teams have had so far. They answer questions about when drivers realize they are in trouble for bumping, and they talk about some of the drivers who may be concerned about their position. Kevin talks about how most teams do not want to be anywhere near 30th. They also answer a question about the extra boost only being used on Friday. 
Kevin and Curt round out the show previewing Fast Friday.

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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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin is live from Fort Lauderdale for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show! They talk about the official 2027 IndyCar schedule with the addition of Barcelona, and leaving Nashville and Washington DC off the calendar. They also talk about the possibility of Fernando Alonso coming back for a one-off in the Barcelona race. They later talk about the reports of Gold Coast showing interest in hosting an IndyCar race. Then, they talk about Josh Pierson getting officially confirmed to drive the #4 Chevrolet for A.J. Foyt Racing, in a multiyear deal, alongside Dennis Hauger in the #14. They also talk about if and where Santino Ferrucci is turning heads at for the 2027 Indy 500. They later talk about the recent testing at Barber with Conor Daly, Hunter McElrea, Nikita Johnson, and Alex Dunne.

In the second segment, Kevin is joined with FOX pit reporter and commentator, Jamie Little, to talk about IndyCar continuing to rise in popularity with the release of the 2027 schedule. They also talk about Jamie's family connection with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. They later talk about Jamie's upcoming schedule calling the last two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races from Martinsville and Homestead-Miami, and if Kyle Larson will lock up the NASCAR Cup Series championship for a third time. Then, they also talk about if any other NASCAR drivers are interested in doing the Indy 500/Coke 600 double.

In the final segment, Kevin talks about Max Papis not returning as an IndyCar race steward. He also talks about which drivers have competed in Barcelona previously.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin is live from Fort Lauderdale for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show! They talk about the official 2027 IndyCar schedule with the addition of Barcelona, and leaving Nashville and Washington DC off the calendar. They also talk about the possibility of Fernando Alonso coming back for a one-off in the Barcelona race. They later talk about the reports of Gold Coast showing interest in hosting an IndyCar race. Then, they talk about Josh Pierson getting officially confirmed to drive the #4 Chevrolet for A.J. Foyt Racing, in a multiyear deal, alongside Dennis Hauger in the #14. They also talk about if and where Santino Ferrucci is turning heads at for the 2027 Indy 500. They later talk about the recent testing at Barber with Conor Daly, Hunter McElrea, Nikita Johnson, and Alex Dunne.
In the second segment, Kevin is joined with FOX pit reporter and commentator, Jamie Little, to talk about IndyCar continuing to rise in popularity with the release of the 2027 schedule. They also talk about Jamie's family connection with Dreyer &amp; Reinbold Racing. They later talk about Jamie's upcoming schedule calling the last two NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races from Martinsville and Homestead-Miami, and if Kyle Larson will lock up the NASCAR Cup Series championship for a third time. Then, they also talk about if any other NASCAR drivers are interested in doing the Indy 500/Coke 600 double.
In the final segment, Kevin talks about Max Papis not returning as an IndyCar race steward. He also talks about which drivers have competed in Barcelona previously.

Curt & Kevin Talk About the 2027 IndyCar Schedule, Josh Pierson to Foyt, and Jamie Little Joins!

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the recent IR-28 testing at Sebring from Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi. They also talk about engineers Chris Simmons and Ross Bunnell leaving Chip Ganassi Racing, and possibly Julian Robertson. They also talk about the latest reports of IndyCar having a multi-year race agreement at Barcelona starting in July 2027.

In the second segment, they talk about what is the future for other potential international races. They also talk about how Alex Palou was the fastest in the Indy NXT test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road courses. They later talk about Christian Rasmussen will competing in the Turkey Night Grand Prix. Then, they talk about Jackson Lee’s oval debut at Phoenix in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

In the final segment, Curt and Kevin talk about the revenue made from McLaren Racing.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the recent IR-28 testing at Sebring from Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi. They also talk about engineers Chris Simmons and Ross Bunnell leaving Chip Ganassi Racing, and possibly Julian Robertson. They also talk about the latest reports of IndyCar having a multi-year race agreement at Barcelona starting in July 2027.
In the second segment, they talk about what is the future for other potential international races. They also talk about how Alex Palou was the fastest in the Indy NXT test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road courses. They later talk about Christian Rasmussen will competing in the Turkey Night Grand Prix. Then, they talk about Jackson Lee&rsquo;s oval debut at Phoenix in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
In the final segment, Curt and Kevin talk about the revenue made from McLaren Racing. &nbsp;

Curt & Kevin Talk About Ganassi Engineer Shakeups, a Potential Race in Barcelona, Alex Palou’s Indy NXT Test!

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Jack Harvey's recent cancer diagnosis, along his intention to keep doing pit reporting for FOX and competing in the 2027 Indy 500. They also talk about Ford quickly shutting down the interest of joining the 2028 IndyCar grid. They later talk about Josh Pierson getting officially cleared to compete in IndyCar after a recent test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. They even talk about the latest silly season candidates for Dale Coyne Racing and Juncos Hollinger Racing. They also talk about Alex Palou competing in the upcoming Indy NXT Chris Griffis Memorial Test for Chip Ganassi Racing.

In the second segment, they talk more about the entry list for the upcoming Indy NXT Chris Griffis Memorial Test. They also talk about Yuki Tsunoda being in frame to compete in a test for Meyer Shank Racing. They later talk about a potential Team Penske/Cadillac collaboration for WEC. They later answer fan questions from X.  

In the final segment, Curt and Kevin talk about why they like doing Trackside. They also answer more fan questions from X.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Jack Harvey's recent cancer diagnosis, along his intention to keep doing pit reporting for FOX and competing in the 2027 Indy 500. They also talk about Ford quickly shutting down the interest of joining the 2028 IndyCar grid. They later talk about Josh Pierson getting officially cleared to compete in IndyCar after a recent test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. They even talk about the latest silly season candidates for Dale Coyne Racing and Juncos Hollinger Racing. They also talk about Alex Palou competing in the upcoming Indy NXT Chris Griffis Memorial Test for Chip Ganassi Racing.
In the second segment, they talk more about the entry list for the upcoming Indy NXT Chris Griffis Memorial Test. They also talk about Yuki Tsunoda being in frame to compete in a test for Meyer Shank Racing. They later talk about a potential Team Penske/Cadillac collaboration for WEC. They later answer fan questions from X. &nbsp;
In the final segment, Curt and Kevin talk about why they like doing Trackside. They also answer more fan questions from X.

Curt & Kevin Talk About Jack Harvey Cancer Diagnosis, Josh Pierson Approval, Silly Season, & More!

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Curt and Kevin Talk about the 2nd Day of Practice, Preview Fast Friday, and More!

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