Trackside Podcast

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Josef Newgarden winning a very successful series return to Phoenix in a collaboration weekend with NASCAR. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin breakdown races from Christian Rasmussen, David Malukas, Mick Schumacher, and more. They later talk about the track layout for the Freedom 250 GP of Washington DC To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the TV ratings from Phoenix and previews the upcoming weekend schedule from Arlington.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou dominating and going back-to-back in the 2026 IndyCar season opener from St. Petersburg. They also talk about McLaren and Palou issuing their statements following the court case. They also talk about how drivers with new teams and drivers on the hot seat performed in St. Petersburg. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin reap Jackson Lee’s NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series debut from St. Petersburg. They also talk about how the rookies performed in St. Petersburg. They later preview this weekend’s race at Phoenix and answer fan questions. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the TV ratings from St. Petersburg, and Joey Logano joining the booth for the IndyCar race from Phoenix.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview this weekends race from St. Petersburg as the 2026 season is finally here! They also talk about the star-studded lineup from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series that’s competing in St. Petersburg from Dario Franchitti, James Hinchcliffe, Colin Braun, Adam Andretti, and Jackson Lee. They also make some season predictions about who could be the best performing driver for each team. They later recap the overall testing from Phoenix.  They also talk about who could potentially dethrone Alex Palou for the season and championship. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about the new tire allocations for the green-sidewall tires for St. Petersburg. They later make their St. Petersburg winning driver picks. They also make predictions on who will be the next first-time winner in the series and in the Indianapolis 500, rookie of the year, turning heads, Prema Racing at the Indianapolis 500, the future of Josef Newgarden, and car/team count for the Indy 500. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the who and when teams can apply for the manufacture charters. Kevin also recaps the NASCAR races this past weekend from EchoPark Speedway with Tyler Reddick, Sheldon Creed, and Kyle Busch winning.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about NASCAR starting their season at the Daytona International Speedway. They talk about how each series win had some form of connection to the NASCAR lawsuit with Tyler Reddick, Michael Jordan, and Denny Hamlin winning the Daytona 500; Austin Hill and Richard Childres winning the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race; and Chandler Smith and Bob Jenkins of Front Row winning the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race. They later talk about the upcoming NASCAR and IndyCar collaborations at St. Petersburg and Phoenix, with James Hinchcliffe, Adam Andretti, and Jackson Lee all competing in the NASCAR Truck Series race in St. Petersburg. They also talk about Chevrolet and Honda extending their relationship with IndyCar for the foreseeable future and having their own factory charters. Then, they talk about the futures for Marcus Ericsson and Dennis Hauger  In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about Romain Grosjean officially rejoining Dale Coyne Racing for the 2026 season driving the #18 Honda, while Dennis Hauger will be in the #19. They also talk about the latest rumors on Prema Racing and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. They later talk about who could be the biggest competitor for Alex Palou for the 2026 season. They also talk about the passing of George Barber from the Barber Motorsports Park.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin recaps the first day of testing from Phoenix with David Malukas being the fastest over Josef Newgarden and Will Power. Kevin also talks about Caio Collet being the only incident of the testing session.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin starts the day recapping the first day of testing from Sebring, with Alex Palou fastest and Romain Grosjean testing for Dale Coyne Racing. Kevin also talks about Hunter McElrea testing for Ed Carpenter Racing and the latest update from Prema Racing. Kevin is later joined with Jack Harvey of FOX Sports and driver for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to talk about their expectations going into the season.   In the second segment, Curt is joined with Nathan Brown of IndyStar to talk about the more in-depth details between the Alex Palou vs. McLaren court case.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks more about Hunter McElrea testing for Ed Carpenter Racing at Sebring. Kevin also talks about the results from the first day of testing.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about President Donald Trump signing the executive order to add Washington D.C. to the 2026 schedule as part of the America 250 celebrations. They also talk about Arrow McLaren’s livery launch. They later talk about Dario Franchitti and Jackson Lee announcing that they’ll be competing at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race in St. Petersburg.   In the second segment, they talk about Tim Cindric getting re-hired at Team Penske to be the strategist for Scott McLaughlin. They also talk about Mick Schumacher’s oval test at Homestead-Miami. They also talk about “TBA” (Romain Grosjean) making an appearance at Content Days. They later talk about the possibility of Conor Daly and Dreyer & Reinbold Racing potentially doing more races this season.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks more about the political nature of the Washington D.C. street race and the latest on the Carb Day concert rumors.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona with Porsche Penske and Felipe Nasr winning for third consecutive year, and which IndyCar drivers performed well in the race. They also talk about the return of the Wienie 500 on Carb Day. They later talk about the rumors of a Washington D.C. race happening later this year after President Donald Trump posted an A.I. video of it on Truth Social. They also talk about the latest update from Prema Racing as they are skipping content days and the Phoenix testing. They later talk about the latest rumors from Romain Grosjean to Dale Coyne Racing and Conor Daly to Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. They also talk about what happened today during content day.   In the second segment, they talk about Nolan Siegel saying that he’s aware of his expectations ahead of the season. They also talk about Alex Palou ordered to pay $12M from the McLaren fallout. They later talk about the future of Graham Rahal.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks more about the Alex Palou/McLaren payout. Kevin also talks about Dennis Hauger having a blank suit at content day. 

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about if there is an IndyCar equivalent to the Indiana Hoosiers winning the College Football National Championship. They also talk about Emerson Axsom winning the Chili Bowl this past weekend. They later preview this weekend’s 24 Hours of Daytona, and which IndyCar drivers will be competing.   In the second segment, they talk about who could land the fourth Andretti seat for the Indy 500: Colton Herta, Conor Daly, or James Hinchcliffe. They also talk about Will Power’s motivation for the season.    To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Ed Carpenter returning for the 2026 Indy 500, driving the #33 Chevrolet for Ed Carpenter Racing, and recaps the latest Indy NXT testing from Sebring.  

Tonight, on the 2026 premier of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the relationship between Josef Newgarden and Will Power since they are no longer teammates. They also talk about the upcoming content days for the NTT IndyCar Series. They later talk about who could be the next stewards ahead and the future of Honda for the new season. They also talk about Meyer Shank Racing’s new partnership with Bitcoin Max and how it will sponsor Helio Castroneves’ car for the 110th Indianapolis 500. They even talk about the latest rumors for the last Dale Coyne Racing seat, a potential return of Romain Grosjean, and an increase in leaders' circle money.   In the second segment, they talk about the latest on the Chili Bowl. They later answer fan questions about who becomes the next first-time winner of IndyCar and the Indy 500, along with first-time winners.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers more fan questions on the latest from Prema Racing’s status, why no one has broken up Alex Palou’s team, and fixing the offseason and schedule.  

Tonight, on the 2026 premier of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about what the biggest changes are ahead of the 2026 season and talk about Will Power and Josef Newgarden’s recent testing at Phoenix. They also talk about Nolan Siegel being on the hot seat with Arrow McLaren and Josef Newgarden free agency. They later talk about the TWG branding on the Andretti Global cars for testing.   In the second segment, they answer fan questions from Twitter/X about the latest on the remaining Dale Coyne Racing ride and on the future of Prema Racing.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the start times unveiled for the 2026 season, except for Nashville, and how every race is on network TV once again. Kevin also talks about other potential TV conflicts and lead-ins with NASCAR. 

Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about what the latest update is on who take the second seat at Dale Coyne Racing and final open seat on the grid between Romain Grosjean, Jacob Abel, Devlin DeFrancesco, Conor Daly, Linus Lundqvist, or any other F2 driver. They also talk about the possibility of Abel coming back for the 110th Indianapolis 500 with a higher-grade ride. They later talk about the rumors of Prema Racing falling out of the series. They also talk about the newest independent officiating board for IndyCar and the FIA restructuring the super license points.   In the second segment, they answer fan questions from Twitter/X about the points battle between Will Power and David Malukas and how Power will do in points and race wins, Newgarden resigning with Penske, fan travel, Sunoco sponsoring Kyffin Simpson,   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Connor Zilisch competing in the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona, among other IndyCar drivers.  

Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the upcoming April open test for the 110th Indianapolis 500 and tire testing coming soon from Phoenix Raceway. They later talk about Callum Ilott will be doing double-duty in IndyCar and IMSA full-time in 2026. They also talk about which IndyCar drivers are competing in the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona. They later talk about what benefits F1 could get with their new TV deal from Apple TV. In the second segment, they answer fan questions from Twitter/X about lost topics, such as a third manufacturer, the ending of the 2002 Indianapolis 500, selling the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Juan Pablo Montoya’s return, month of May pranksters, hype of the hybrid, Kevin Cogan, and the FBI raid at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers more fan questions from Twitter/X about broadcasting the Indy 500 in 4K and the latest on Dale Coyne Racing last open seat.

Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin is at Circuit of The Americas while Curt and producer Landon freeze in Indianapolis, and they congratulate Curt on the birth of his granddaughter, Lucy. They talk about Sting Ray Robb making his second consecutive season with Juncos Hollinger Racing, leaving Conor Daly without a ride. They also talk about who could take the last seat for Dale Coyne Racing between Daly, Yuki Tsunoda, Romain Grosjean, and Jacob Abel. They later talk about remaining Indy 500 open seats, along with Will Power competing in the 24 Hours of Daytona. In the second segment, they talk about the newest exhibit at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. They later answer fan questions from Twitter/X. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about when Dale Coyne Racing could announce their next driver and his time with Jackson Lee at Circuit of The Americas.  

Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin starts the show talking about Mick Schumacher joining Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing full-time in 2026 driving the #47 Honda, replacing Devlin DeFrancesco. Kevin also talks about RLL also bringing Gavin Ward to their engineer lineup. Kevin later talks about whether Juncos Hollinger Racing will retain Sting Ray Robb for next season and if the Team Penske technical alliance still holds with Caio Collet and A.J. Foyt Enterprises. In the second segment, they talk about the recent trials between Alex Palou vs. McLaren along with 23XI Racing/Front Row Racing vs. NASCAR. They later answer fan questions on TV contracts, show products, and early rookie-of-the-year predictions. To wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the return of the Burger Bash for 2026, now on the Thursday before the Indy 500.  

Tonight, on another edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Ryan Hunter-Reay officially joining Arrow McLaren in the #31 Chevrolet for the 2026 Indy 500, and how great of an opportunity this is for both McLaren and Hunter-Reay. They also talk about that MotoGP legend Valentino Rossi had an opportunity to get Hunter-Reay’s seat. They later talk about the remaining open seats for the Indy 500. In the second segment, Kevin is joined by Ryan Hunter-Reay to talk about him going to Arrow McLaren to compete for the 110th Indianapolis 500.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about which IndyCar drivers competed in the recent IMSA testing at Daytona.

Tonight, on an in-studio edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the recent testing from Phoenix Raceway with Scott Dixon and Alexander Rossi. They later talk about Caio Collet moving up to the NTT IndyCar Series full-time next year competing for A.J. Foyt Enterprises in the #4. They later talk about the possibility of Myles Rowe competing in a third Foyt car for the 2026 Indy 500. They also talk about Santino Ferrucci’s new sponsor and look for next year with Homes for Our Troops. They later talk about the latest in silly season. In the second segment, they are joined by in-studio guest and Burger Bash supporter, Ryan, answer fan questions about Phoenix Raceway and Conor Daly. They later answer fan questions from X. To wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the recent ESPN streaming conflict and the latest on Jackson Lee’s racing in Atlanta.     

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the retirement of Marco Andretti and they look back at his career, especially in the Indy 500. They later talk about Kyle Kirkwood getting extended at Andretti Global. They also talk about whether Colton Herta will return to race the fourth Andretti car for the 2026 Indy 500. In the second segment, Kevin talks about Brian Barnhart moving from Arrow McLaren to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Olivier Boisson moving from Andretti Global to Arrow McLaren. They also talk about Kyle Larson winning the 2025 NASCAR championship, becoming the first driver to win a NASCAR championship and competing in the Indy 500 in the same year. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the NASCAR championship weekend and the amount of fan backlash from the playoff format, especially in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with Connor Zilisch losing to Jesse Love. Kevin also talks about the significance of the championship loss from Connor Zilisch as he will no longer be able to test for Cadillac in WEC. He later talks about the interest of Connor Zilisch competing in the 2027 Indy 500, and A.J. Allmendinger returning to Meyer Shank Racing in the 2026 24 Hours of Daytona.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Cape Motorsports moving their alliance from Andretti Global to Ed Carpenter Racing in Indy NXT, along with HMD/Cusick/Morgan partnering with A.J. Foyt Enterprises. They later recap the Chris Griffis Memorial Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. They also talk about DropLight signing with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as a major sponsor for 2026. They later talk about Colton Herta officially joining Hitech in F2 for next season, returning to Wayne Taylor Racing for IMSA endurance races, and his schedule allowing him to compete in the 110th Indy 500. They also talk about what the possibilities could be of Alex Palou going to Red Bull F1 to race alongside Max Verstappen. In the second segment, Kevin is joined with Jamie Little as they prepare for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. They later talk about her upcoming broadcast of the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series championship finale from Phoenix Raceway and talk about the potential points change across NASCAR. They also talk about Jamie’s partial return to IndyCar coverage this past season on FOX. To wrap up another edition of the show, Curt talks about Jake Query’s interview with Alex Palou on Query & Company on 93.5/107.5 The Fan. He also talks about how Palou has embraced the city of Indianapolis by going hitting the anvil at Colts games and going on Big Noon Kickoff at IU.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap today’s oval test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from Alex Palou, Pato O’Ward, Takuma Sato, and Alexander Rossi. They also talk about how the test went after the repave in turn 2 along with new brakes and dampers. They later talk about A.J. Foyt Enterprises coming back into Indy NXT with a technical partnership from HMD Motorsports. They later get into the latest in silly season rumors regarding Dale Coyne Racing, Juncos Hollinger Racing, Caio Collett, Mick Schumacher, and Devlin DeFrancesco. They also talk about the latest news regarding Andretti Global and Prema Racing. In the second segment, they talk about the newest F1 TV deal that’s streaming exclusively on Apple TV, and how IndyCar can jump at this. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers fan questions about Mick Schumacher, racing at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval and the Kansas Speedway, and Jacob Abel.

Tonight, on a Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Rinus VeeKay moving to Juncos Hollinger Racing as their lead driver in 2026, replacing Conor Daly. They later recap testing from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with Mick Schumacher in the spotlight. They also talk about what’s next and the latest contract words for Daly, Sting Ray Robb, Nolan Siegel, Devlin DeFrancesco, Romain Grosjean, Caio Collett, and Schumacher. In the second segment, they talk about the recent updates from the Zak Brown/McLaren vs. Alex Palou court case.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the recent TV numbers from this past weekend, and later answers fan questions on X.

Tonight, on a Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk recap the NASCAR weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval with Shane van Gisbergen winning the Cup Series race, while Connor Zilisch won the Xfinity Series race. They also talk about the possibility of Zilisch testing an IndyCar with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. They later talk about if Ryan Hunter-Reay and/or Conor Daly could return to Dreyer & Reinbold or if he could be the fourth driver for Arrow McLaren in the 2026 Indy 500. Later, they recap the recent rookie testing from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with Felipe Nasr being the fastest, and preview the upcoming test days at World Wide Technology Raceway. In the second segment, they talk about the increase of leader’s circle prize money. They also talk about new street course races in the future that involve NFL stadiums. They later talk about Pato O’Ward speaking on the series missing out to race at Mexico City in 2026 and how to go forward. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers fan questions from X.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about James Hinchcliffe and Romain Grosjean getting to test a Haas F1 car at Mugello over the weekend. They later talk about Jack Harvey returning to drive the #24 INVST Chevrolet with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in the 2026 Indy 500. They also talk about where Ryan Hunter-Reay could land for the 2026 Indy 500, and which open seats and drivers remain for the race. Later, they talk about Ron Ruzewski moving to Andretti Global as the new team principle. They also talk about new faces for the Mid-Ohio preseason testing: Niels Koolen at Chip Ganassi Racing, Kakunoshin Ohta at Meyer Shank Racing, and Felipe Nasr at Team Penske. Other testing news at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with Mick Schumacher at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Lochie Hughes at Andretti Global, and Enzo Fittipaldi at Arrow McLaren for Sebring testing.  In the second segment, they talk about the significance of Mick Schumacher testing for Rahal. They also talk about the Alex Palou/McLaren trial going on in London. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about a possible return to Cleveland in 2028.   

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the IMSA Battle on the Bricks race from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Action Express Cadillac winning with drivers Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Fredrick Vesti, along with Jackson Lee sweeping the weekend in Lamborghini Super Trofeo in Indy. They also talk about Dale Coyne Racing signing Dennis Hauger along with a technical alliance with Andretti Global for 2026. They later talk about which teams need technical alliances and who are some of the top free agents in engineers. They later talk about David Malukas officially moving to Team Penske in 2026, and which other drivers and teams are in play for free agency. In the second segment, they answer fan questions on X, with topics from Richmond Raceway, Phoenix Raceway, and lack of sponsorship for some teams.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks more about Jackson Lee’s winning weekend in Indy for Lamborghini Super Trofeo and what’s next for him.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the release of the 2026 IndyCar schedule. The schedule consists of the loss of Thermal Club, Iowa, and Toronto, the addition of Arlington and Markham, and the return of Phoenix (in collaboration weekend with NASCAR) and a doubleheader back at Milwaukee. They also talk about how there will be no Mexico City or Washington D.C. on the calendar, and O’Ward’s comments on not racing in Mexico City next season. In the second segment, they talk about Nashville moving to the summer for a 400-mile night race and Laguna Seca moving back as the season finale. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour and talks about Formula 1 moving the time of the Canadian Grand Prix, so it won’t conflict with the 110th Indianapolis 500. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin talks about Jackson Lee’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo win this past weekend at Road America, and previews the upcoming IMSA weekend at Indianapolis. Kevin later talks about the importance of having IndyCar and NASCAR together at Phoenix, and having an oval race before the Indy 500. Kevin later answers fan questions on X, along with the new rumors of Rinus VeeKay no longer going to Foyt. In the penultimate segment, Kevin talks about an announcement on the new Team Penske driver tomorrow. He later answers more fan questions on possibilities for the 2027 schedule with Mexico City, Denver, Philadelphia, and New Hampshire. Kevin later compares stats between Rick Mears and Alex Palou. In the final segment, Kevin talks about a new engineer for Will Power at Andretti. Kevin also talks about NTT leaving Arrow McLaren at the end of the 2026 season.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Colton Herta officially leaving IndyCar to transition as a test driver for the new Cadillac F1 team, with Will Power replacing Herta. They also talk about the possibility of Herta returning for an Indy 500 one off, along with Marco Andretti. In the second segment, they answer fan questions from X, about the future of Rinus VeeKay and WEC/IMSA updates. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour with dates for the 2026 schedule, Indy NXT, and the new video game. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about the new race in Markham for 2026 and if there will be a break in the schedule due to the World Cup. They later talk about Chip Ganassi Racing and the future of Scott Dixon. They later talk about a possible contract clause for David Malukas. In the penultimate segment, they talk answer more fan questions, with why there was two different tire compounds for Nashville. They later talk about Juncos Hollinger Racing rejoining Indy NXT for 2026 and other potential lineups. They also talk about the potential future races in Mexico City and Washington D.C. In the final segment, Kevin talks about an article on the realistic obstacles of the Arkham, and the future of Honda.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Team Penske officially announcing that Will Power will not return to the organization in 2026. They also talk about Rinus VeeKay not returning to Dale Coyne Racing in 2026, along with the rumors of Colton Herta making the transition to F2. They later talk about the rumors of Josef Newgarden retiring.   In the second segment, they talk more about what the best options could be for Will Power and Rinus VeeKay. They also talk about the rumors of Dennis Hauger and Romain Grosjean possibly being in contention for Dale Coyne Racing in 2026. They later talk the latest of what the lineups for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Juncos Hollinger Racing and if there is a possible return for Linus Lundqvist. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about which drivers could land which seats, even for Caio Collett, Juri Vips, Toby Sowery, and Hunter McElrea. They also talk about the latest for Prema Racing, Honda, and the 2026 schedule regarding a new location for the Toronto race in Markham and for Washington D.C. They later talk about how the season has done in terms of TV viewership numbers. In the penultimate segment, they talk about the term vice champion in IndyCar. They later answer fan questions on X, talking about upcoming testing, Rinus VeeKay possibly moving to Foyt. They also talk about how Team Penske doesn’t do goodbye seasons. They then talk about who is the best driver to challenge Alex Palou for the championship in 2026. In the final segment, Kevin recaps the season finale from Nashville, with epic battles from Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou, along with Scott McLaughlin and Kyffin Simpson. Kevin later talks about Conor Daly having an incredible drive. Kevin also talks about recapping his first season with FOX Sports.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, Kevin starts the show talking about a barnburner of a race from Milwaukee with Christian Rasmussen earning his first career win, passing Alex Palou with fresher tires. Kevin later talks about the possibility of Alex Palou moving to the Red Bull F1 team alongside Max Verstappen. Kevin also talks about possible F2 talks for Colton Herta. In the second segment, Kevin talks more about the latest silly season updates from Prema Racing, Will Power, and charters.     To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about the launch of FOX One and a contract dispute with YouTube TV.   To start the second hour of the show, Curt is joined with Eric Smith of IndyCar.com to talk recap Christian Rasmussen winning at Milwaukee, and what can Alex Palou, Scott McLaughlin, and Team Penske take away from the weekend. They later talk about how David Malukas and Conor Daly races went. In the penultimate segment, they talk about the standout moments from Alex Palou’s historic season. They later make their picks where Will Power will be at in 2026. Later, they make their picks for the season finale at Nashville. In the final segment, Kevin congratulates Parker Kligerman for “winning” once again at Daytona. Kevin later answers fan questions on X, and the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series joining IndyCar at St. Petersburg in 2026.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series schedule getting leaked and with the highlights consisting of the loss of Mexico City and the Chicago Street Course, getting races at San Diego naval base and Chicagoland returning, Dover going to an all-star race, Watkins Glen moving to May, and Homestead-Miami going to be the finale. They later talk about how the 2026 IndyCar schedule could conflict with NASCAR’s once it is finally released.   In the second segment, they talk about how Christian Lundgaard has established himself as one of the top drivers in his first year at Arrow McLaren. They later talk about Browning Chapman sponsoring Marcus Ericsson at Milwaukee and Nashville. They later talk about the latest in free agency as Marcus Armstrong has resigned with Meyer Shank Racing.    To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour of the show. To start the second hour of the show, they preview this race weekend in Milwaukee. They also talk more silly season talks between Will Power and David Malukas. In the penultimate segment, they wonder if Alex Palou would’ve been a 4X champion if he switched to Arrow McLaren. They later answer more fan questions. In the final segment, Kevin talks about Chip Ganassi Racing testing at Nashville Superspeedway. Kevin also talks more about this weekend’s schedule from Milwaukee.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they start the show recapping this past weekend’s race from Portland with Will Power earning his first win of the year and for Team Penske, while Alex Palou finally joined elite company with him clinching his fourth championship. In the second segment, they talk about how Power’s Portland win was a popular win amongst the paddock, and what the latest silly season talks are for him.   To wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about other championships that were clinched in the Road to Indy latter. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about the torrential downpour that hit the Milwaukee Mile. They then later answer fan questions about a potential playoff format, the Conor Daly/Christian Rasmussen clash, and Coyne & Prema future lineups. In the penultimate segment, they look more in depth at the Portland box score. In the final segment, Kevin talks about Scott McLaughlin will be doing sports car racing in Suzuka in the offseason. Kevin also talks about Max Verstappen gaining an interest in sports car racing.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about FOX acquiring one third of their interest in Penske Entertainment. In the second segment, they wish a happy birthday to Gordon Johncock and look back at his historic career. They later answer fan questions on X.   To wrap up the first hour of the show, they preview the second hour with more FOX acquisition talk and previewing Portland. To start the second hour of the show, they preview this weekend’s race from Portland. They also talk about Jackson Lee’s win at Road America. They later answer more fan questions on who could take the title fight to Alex Palou in 2026, the free agency options for Louis Foster, Marcus Ericsson, Linus Lundqvist, Marcus Armstrong, David Malukas, Will Power, Rinus VeeKay, Santino Ferrucci, and Dennis Hauger In the penultimate segment, they answer more fan questions on Felix Rosenqvist, TV affiliates, and Mexico City. In the final segment, Kevin talks a little bit about the launch of FOX One.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou earning his 8th win of 2025 at Laguna Seca, inching closer to his fourth title and third in a row. They also talk about how Palou could clinch the title at Portland and how Pato O’Ward is the only mathematically eligible driver to catch him with just three races left. In the second segment, they look at the rest of the standings and how the leaders circle standings stand. They also talk about why the cautions took longer than usual this past weekend. To wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about the upcoming IMSA weekend at Road America. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about the possibility of a return of the Wienie 500, and Cookie Monster giving the command for the Brickyard 400 this past weekend. They later answer fan questions on X, such as Kyle Kirkwood’s run in with Rinus VeeKay and the latest on VeeKay’s and Will Power’s future. In the penultimate segment, they look back at who is coming out of Laguna Seca with forward and negative momentum. They also talk about Zak Brown’s rookie oval test that would be “mega” and make their predictions for who it could be. In the final segment, Kevin talks a little bit about teams testing at Portland and Nashville.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Pato O’Ward getting his second win of the year in Toronto and how it played out in the chaotic and strategic race. They also talk about what type of scenarios O’Ward could cut more into Alex Palou’s championship lead. They later talk about how incredible a weekend Rinus VeeKay and Kyffin Simpson had to earn podiums. They also talk about Santino Ferrucci missing the race with a crash in warmup and his injured hand. In the second half of the show, they talk about the latest on the 2026 silly season and schedule rumors.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about Zak Brown’s warmup conversation confirming their 2026 lineup and they compare careers between Pato O’Ward and Colton Herta.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou winning the Iowa doubleheader races with better races than last year. They also talk about how abysmal the crowd was for the races due to the lack of promotions and if the track is even worth saving. They also talk about how O’Ward was able to best Josef Newgarden on his in/out lap, and how Christian Rasmussen is becoming a legitimate threat on ovals.   In the second half of the show, they talk about Nolan Siegel not getting cleared for the second race after sustaining a concussion during the first race, and Arrow McLaren naming Linus Lundqvist as a reserve driver this weekend at Toronto for Siegel. They later talk about Josef Newgarden not being great with the media as of late, due to his recent stretch of bad luck.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Alex Palou winning on every type of track this year, Myles Rowe winning his first Indy NXT race this past weekend, and previews the weekend schedule for Toronto.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou’s costly mistake from Mid-Ohio to give Scott Dixon his first win of the season. They later talk about what to expect from this weekend’s doubleheader at Iowa following testing from there not too long ago. They also talk about the challenges Iowa will have like last year. In the second half of the show, they talk answer fan questions on X about Josef Newgarden being unhappy and more future tracks potentially coming to the 2026 season. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers more fan questions about the 2026 season schedule and talks about who could drive for McLaren at next year’s Indy 500 since Kyle Larson has ruled it out.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview this weekends race from Mid-Ohio! They talk about if Alex Palou and Scott Dixon can continue their dominating streaks at Mid-Ohio, and what the latest is with the 2026 schedule with the loss of Thermal Club and the possibility of adding Mexico City. They also talk about WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca getting a new race name, the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the latest updates for the new 2028 IndyCar.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou winning yet again this past weekend from Road America on a fuel mileage.    In the second segment of the show, they answer fan questions on X and talk more free agency news. They also talk about Devlin DeFrancesco’s gift to the FOX camera man. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin recaps the latest Indy NXT testing from Milwaukee and answers more fan questions on X.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the barn burner race this past weekend from Gateway, with Kyle Kirkwood taking his first oval win after the field was dealing with the last second fuel strategy.   In the second segment of the show, they talk about IndyCar shifting their new car slated for 2028. They also talk about Nolan Siegel raging in his car after his penalty involving Scott McLaughlin. They later talk about the latest silly season rumors for 2026. Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour. To start the second hour of the show, they preview the XPEL Grand Prix this weekend at Road America. They also talk about Josef Newgarden’s massive crash from Gateway after ramping off Louis Foster. They later talk more about the 2028 car and how the manufacturers will play out. In the second segment of the second hour, they talk about the 2026 Formula 1 schedule getting released with the Canadian Grand Prix is the same day and time as the 110th Indianapolis 500. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about potential races in San Diego and Philadelphia for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series and talks more about what other races are this weekend.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview this weekend’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway! They talk about if the racing will be good on Sunday night with the hybrid, as it was last year. They also talk about if this will be a turning point for Team Penske and if David Malukas can continue his stretch of good runs at Gateway. They also talk about the new Team Penske changes ahead of this weekend due to the 24 Hours of Le Mans being this weekend. They later talk about when silly season officially kicks off. In the second segment of the show, they talk about Zak Brown and investments. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about recent Indy NXT testing at Iowa and where Dennis Hauger and Will Power could go for silly season.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix with Kyle Kirkwood getting his second win of 2025. They also talk about how fatigued Alex Palou could have been after crashing out. They also talk about Santino Ferrucci’s post-race penalty.   In the second segment of the show, they talk about Kyffin Simpson seemingly improving each week. They also talk about how Josef Newgarden’s race weekend went.   Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, they talk about the upcoming race schedule for next weekend at Gateway.   In the second hour of the show, they talk about Jackson Lee’s upcoming race in Daytona. They also talk about Scott McLaughlin and Tony Kanaan having beef on X. They later answer fan questions from X.   In the second segment of the second half of the show, they recap the crashes from Detroit, including the suspension failure from Louis Foster and going into Felix Rosenqvist. They also answer more fan questions on X.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers more fan questions on X and gives his final thoughts.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 109th Indianapolis 500 as Alex Palou finally wins his maiden Indy 500 and continuing his dominant streak on the season. They also talk about who else stood out as winners and losers during the race. They later talk about Robert Shwartzman earning rookie of the year.   In the second segment of the show, they talk about the Andretti and Prema cars failing post-race inspection. They also talk about how legitimate Conor Daly was before his penalty and how impressive Ross Chastain and Trackhouse was when they won the Coca-Cola 600.  Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about the upcoming schedule for the race this weekend at Detroit  In the second hour of the show, they talk about how Penske handled the race following the firings after the attenuator scandal. They also talk about how beneficial the hybrid was during the 500.  Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about why laps started counting when Scott McLaughlin crashed and if this will be anyone’s last Indy 500. 

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jack Benyon of The Race, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap 2025 Carb Day with the Wienie 500 and Josef Newgarden on top of final practice and winning the pit stop competition. They also talk about the best storylines going into Sunday, with Robert Shwartzman, Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward, and Alex Palou.   In the second segment of the show, they talk about Casey Irsay Foyt being named as the honorary Indy 500 starter. They also talk about how they think Kyle Larson will do in his second attempt at the double. They also talk about if Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, and Conor Daly are sleeper picks.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about how fans would react if Josef Newgarden won his third.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about what to expect for media coverage on race day and preview Carb Day! They also give an update on their Indy 500 tier rankings. They also talk more about the Penske firings.   In the second segment of the show, they talk about the new Penske replacements calling strategy on Sunday. They also answer fan questions on X.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about how the Penske drivers responded to the team firings.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jake Query as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about Team Penske firing Tim Cindric, Ron Ruzewski, and Kyle Moyer after their attenuator scandal. In the second segment of the show, they talk more about Team Penske’s attenuator scandal and how it unfolded on Sunday during qualifying. They also talk about how Doug Boles has responded to it. Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Jake tells Curt about his community day experience. They also talk about their sleeper predictions for the Indy 500.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about the latest weather update for Carb Day and race day. They later talk about who has the best in-car audio in terms of scanners. They later talk about the Team Penske attenuator scandal.   In the second segment of the show, Kevin is joined with Kasey Coler, GM of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, to talk about the upcoming Carb Night Classic.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Simon Pagenaud taking Theo Pourchaire under his wing.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, it’s the 2025 Burger Bash! They start the show joined by Callum Ilott as he talks about being with Prema Racing for the Indy 500. They are later joined by James Hinchcliffe and Conor Daly as they talk about their race predictions and how Conor has performed this week. They are then joined by Santino Ferrucci and Ryan Hunter-Reay to talk about how their practice went today. To wrap up the first segment, they are joined by polesitter for the 109th Indianapolis 500, Robert Shwartzman to recap his qualifying run and talk with Jack Harvey on his 500 week.   In the second segment of the show, Curt and Kevin are joined by Sting Ray Robb and Kyffin Simpson to recap their Monday practice.   Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, they are joined by Bob Pockrass to talk about him living in Indiana and covering IndyCar and NASCAR.  In the second hour of the show, Curt and Kevin announce that the 109th Indianapolis 500 is officially sold out! They then are joined by ClusterTruck CEO, Janet Monroe to talk about how ClusterTruck works. They later talk about qualifying and today’s practice with Alex Palou on top and make their predictions.  In the fifth segment of the show, they answer live fan questions about the Penske scandal and the hybrid. They are then joined by Dr. Nassar Hanna of IU Health to talk about the Indy 500, lung screening, and the Indy 500 festival. They later talk about what Kevin witnessed when Team Penske was pulled out of the line.   To wrap up another edition of the show, they send their thanks to everyone and get settled into race week! 

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap Fast Friday with Scott McLaughlin topping the charts with a tow at 233. They also talk about how Kyffin Simpson and Kyle Larson will do in qualifying after crashing today.   In the second half of the show, they make their picks on who will make it into the Fast 12 and who will be in the Bump Day consideration.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about the Indy 500 nearly being sold out. Then they recap the qualifying draw, with Marcus Ericsson taking the first spot to qualify tomorrow.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look back at day three of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Josef Newgarden leading the way, and saw Christian Rasmussen spinning in turn two. They also talk about who looks good in practice/qualifying sims, Honda changing engines, and how effective the hybrid engine is. They later talk about Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick joining the FOX Indy 500 broadcast, along with Jimmie Johnson doing the two-seater ride with Tom Brady. Later, they talk about Tony Kanaan finally doing his refresher session filling in for Kyle Larson.   In the second half of the show, Curt is joined with Kevin Bowen to talk about what would be the bigger headline, Josef Newgarden winning three-straight, Helio Castroneves winning his fifth, or Kyle Larson winning the double. They also talk about who looks good in the no-tow times, and how they think Conor Daly will perform.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt previews the fast Friday schedule for tomorrow! 

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the second day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Alex Palou taking the top spot late with a 227 over Will Power and Josef Newgarden.   In the second half of the show, Curt and Greg talk about Joey Logano making a cameo at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for practice. They also talk about IndyCar adjusting five race times to avoid conflicts with other series, most notably with Gateway becoming a Sunday night race.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Greg talk about the upcoming Burger Bash! They also talk about Tony Kanaan’s testing getting pushed back until tomorrow. They finally talk about Colton Herta’s number font being changed to look like Dan Wheldon’s when he won the 2005 Indy 500.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the opening day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Will Power on top after a weather affected day. They also talk about way too early bump day candidates. They later talk about what to expect differently for the second day of practice.  In the second half of the show, Curt and Greg look at who impressed as one of the one off drivers. They also talk about how many more Indy 500’s Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti, Ed Carpenter, and Takuma Sato will compete in. They later talk about how impressive Dreyer & Reinbold Racing looked in their return with Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Greg talk about how Kyle Larson looked on the first day of practice, along with the rest of Arrow McLaren. They later talk about what would be a bigger story: Josef Newgarden winning three straight, Helio Castroneves winning his fifth, Kyle Larson successfully pulling off the double, or Alex Palou continues his dominant stretch. They also congratulate Alexander and Kelly Rossi on the birth of their son, Benjamin.  

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Sonsio Grand Prix, with Alex Palou winning once again and finally having a caution, from David Malukas. They later look ahead at the weather forecast for the week of practice for the Indianapolis 500. They also talk about what the week looks like for Tony Kanaan and Kyle Larson. They even look back at the heartbreaking weekend for Kyffin Simpson and how impressive Rinus VeeKay has been.   In the second half of the show, Curt and Kevin look ahead at the new FOX One streaming app. They also talk about Michael Strahan, David Letterman, and Josef Newgarden at the FOX Upfront presentation. They later talk about David Letterman joking with Jack Harvey during the Indy grid walk.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Kevin preview next week’s Burger Bash!