Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the news of 18-year-old Kyffin Simpson being promoted from Indy NXT to Chip Ganassi Racing as their fifth full-time driver in 2024. They discuss the comments Chip Ganassi made prior to Simpson being added to their team, highlight some other drivers that could be in play for the final spot with Ed Carpenter Racing, and provide an update on where things are at right now between Alex Palou and Arrow McLaren Racing.

Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt question who returns next season in the NTT IndyCar Series will be. They also speculate as to who they think will end up with Dale Coyne Racing and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Also, they answer some Twitter questions.

In the second hour of the show, Kevin takes over to recap the first hour of the show. He also provides some silly season rumors regarding the schedule for the 2024 season and explains some complications that the series will have with the Olympics next year. Additionally, Kevin takes some time discussing the broadcast rights for IndyCar.

In the final half hour of the program, Jackson Lee joins the program to discuss where he’s going to be racing shortly and how it’ll benefit him as a coach.

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the news of 18-year-old Kyffin Simpson being promoted from Indy NXT to Chip Ganassi Racing as their fifth full-time driver in 2024. They discuss the comments Chip Ganassi made prior to Simpson being added to their team, highlight some other drivers that could be in play for the final spot with Ed Carpenter Racing, and provide an update on where things are at right now between Alex Palou and Arrow McLaren Racing.
Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt question who returns next season in the NTT IndyCar Series will be. They also speculate as to who they think will end up with Dale Coyne Racing and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Also, they answer some Twitter questions.
In the second hour of the show, Kevin takes over to recap the first hour of the show. He also provides some silly season rumors regarding the schedule for the 2024 season and explains some complications that the series will have with the Olympics next year. Additionally, Kevin takes some time discussing the broadcast rights for IndyCar.
In the final half hour of the program, Jackson Lee joins the program to discuss where he’s going to be racing shortly and how it’ll benefit him as a coach.

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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Kevin and Curt Discuss Driver and Schedule Silly Season!

Tonight, on the 2024 season finale of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they begin to look back at their favorite moments from the 2024 season. They talk about the latest in the Conor Daly and Polkadot plans for 2025 saga. The latest news comes as Daly had a chance for a full-time ride for Sam Hunt Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for 2025 and a one-off Indianapolis 500 ride once again with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. But that deal has been voted down. They also talk about Dreyer & Reinbold Racing pursuing to get back to full-time racing in 2027 with the new chassis.  

Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about who could get the remaining seats at Juncos Hollinger Racing and Dale Coyne Racing. They also talk about who could be available for any Indy 500 only rides, where Gavin Ward will land, where does Honda want to go moving forward, is Mexico City or other markets available, and who is going to be the commentators for FOX and race times.  

To wrap up the first hour of the program, Kevin previews the second hour and an incoming interview with Dave Calabro! 

To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about which IndyCar drivers will be competing in the Chili Bowl and the 24 Hours of Daytona along with Linus Lundqvist could end up for 2025.  

Later in the second hour of the program, Kevin and Curt are joined by Dave Calabro of WTHR and the PA announcer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as he talks about his retirement at WTHR and gives advice to young adults in the media industry. Dave also talks about his past when he first started in the media.  

Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin gives some fast thoughts on some other rumors and reports for 2025, a new event added for sprint cars at the dirt track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Brickyard weekend.  

Tonight, on the 2024 season finale of Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they begin to look back at their favorite moments from the 2024 season. They talk about the latest in the Conor Daly and Polkadot plans for 2025 saga. The latest news comes as Daly had a chance for a full-time ride for Sam Hunt Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for 2025 and a one-off Indianapolis 500 ride once again with Dreyer &amp; Reinbold Racing. But that deal has been voted down. They also talk about Dreyer &amp; Reinbold Racing pursuing to get back to full-time racing in 2027 with the new chassis. &nbsp;
Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about who could get the remaining seats at Juncos Hollinger Racing and Dale Coyne Racing. They also talk about who could be available for any Indy 500 only rides, where Gavin Ward will land, where does Honda want to go moving forward, is Mexico City or other markets available, and who is going to be the commentators for FOX and race times. &nbsp;
To wrap up the first hour of the program, Kevin previews the second hour and an incoming interview with Dave Calabro!&nbsp;
To start the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about which IndyCar drivers will be competing in the Chili Bowl and the 24 Hours of Daytona along with Linus Lundqvist could end up for 2025. &nbsp;
Later in the second hour of the program, Kevin and Curt are joined by Dave Calabro of WTHR and the PA announcer of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as he talks about his retirement at WTHR and gives advice to young adults in the media industry. Dave also talks about his past when he first started in the media. &nbsp;
Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin gives some fast thoughts on some other rumors and reports for 2025, a new event added for sprint cars at the dirt track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of Brickyard weekend. &nbsp;

Curt and Kevin Look Back at 2024, Conor Daly’s Situation, and Dave Calabro Joins! 

Tonight, Kevin and Curt talk about Josef Newgarden’s likeness being unveiled on the Borg-Warner Trophy. They talk about the likelihood of Josef winning the race three in a row, and how he is embracing that challenge. They also talk about Devlin DeFrancesco going to RLL for 2025. 

Later, Kevin and Curt take a look at the grid for the Indy 500. How many cars will we have? Will we have bumping? JR Hildebrand and Takuma Sato are discussed as possible entries for the race. They talk about Jamie Chadwick and her move to sports car racing. 

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

In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt answer some listener questions, including what the new TV deal will do for IndyCar. They talk about the demographics of FOX, and what would be considered a success in the first year of the series being on the channel. They also talk about Juan Pablo Montoya’s son Sebastian, and if he will race in IndyCar at some point. 

Later, Kevin and Curt talk to Ed Carpenter! Ed talks about running ECR, and he addresses the rumors of his selling of the team. He also addresses if anyone has tried to buy the team’s charters. He also talks about how the team has changed as he has partnered with Ted Gelov, and how involved Gelov will be on the team. 

To end the show, Kevin talks about Dennis Reinbold and his IndyCar team. He also talks about what a new IndyCar will look like, and how the owners reacted to a new design. 

Tonight, Kevin and Curt talk about Josef Newgarden&rsquo;s likeness being unveiled on the Borg-Warner Trophy. They talk about the likelihood of Josef winning the race three in a row, and how he is embracing that challenge. They also talk about Devlin DeFrancesco going to RLL for 2025.&nbsp;
Later, Kevin and Curt take a look at the grid for the Indy 500. How many cars will we have? Will we have bumping? JR Hildebrand and Takuma Sato are discussed as possible entries for the race. They talk about Jamie Chadwick and her move to sports car racing.&nbsp;
To round out the first hour, Kevin previews the second hour of the show.&nbsp;
In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt answer some listener questions, including what the new TV deal will do for IndyCar. They talk about the demographics of FOX, and what would be considered a success in the first year of the series being on the channel. They also talk about Juan Pablo Montoya&rsquo;s son Sebastian, and if he will race in IndyCar at some point.&nbsp;
Later, Kevin and Curt talk to Ed Carpenter! Ed talks about running ECR, and he addresses the rumors of his selling of the team. He also addresses if anyone has tried to buy the team&rsquo;s charters. He also talks about how the team has changed as he has partnered with Ted Gelov, and how involved Gelov will be on the team.&nbsp;
To end the show, Kevin talks about Dennis Reinbold and his IndyCar team. He also talks about what a new IndyCar will look like, and how the owners reacted to a new design.&nbsp;

Curt and Kevin talk to Ed Carpenter, look at how many cars will be at Indy this year, Sebastian Montoya, and more!

Tonight, on a truncated edition of Trackside, the two talk about their Thanksgiving weekends, and they talk about the approaching month of January and how the off season really ends there. They talk about Michael Cannon going to Prema Autosports for the 2025 season. Kevin talks about Jack Harvey possibly driving for Dreyer and Reinbold in the Indy 500. 

Later, Kevin and Curt talk about what F1 drivers could possibly end up racing in IndyCar in 2025, including Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, and more. They also talk about who will compete in F1 for Cadillac, including Colton Herta and Perez. They also talk about backup drivers if Herta cannot compete in F1. 

To end the show, Kevin talks about how Jerry Seinfeld’s Steve McQueen Le Mans car will go up for auction soon, and if Caitlin Clark will be involved in the 2025 Indy 500. 

Tonight, on a truncated edition of Trackside, the two talk about their Thanksgiving weekends, and they talk about the approaching month of January and how the off season really ends there. They talk about Michael Cannon going to Prema Autosports for the 2025 season. Kevin talks about Jack Harvey possibly driving for Dreyer and Reinbold in the Indy 500. 
Later, Kevin and Curt talk about what F1 drivers could possibly end up racing in IndyCar in 2025, including Sergio Perez, Valtteri Bottas, and more. They also talk about who will compete in F1 for Cadillac, including Colton Herta and Perez. They also talk about backup drivers if Herta cannot compete in F1. 
To end the show, Kevin talks about how Jerry Seinfeld’s Steve McQueen Le Mans car will go up for auction soon, and if Caitlin Clark will be involved in the 2025 Indy 500.

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