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

 

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.