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Trackside Podcast

Trackside
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 talk about Jerry Forsythe purchasing the Long Beach Grand Prix, talk to Mark Montieth on the new Bill Vukovich book, and more!

Tonight, Curt and Kevin talk about testing at IMS coming up. They also talk about a new book that M ark Montieth uncovered written by Angelo Angelopoulos about Bill Vukovich’s racing career. They talk about the eclipse at IMS and how IndyCar’s show 100 Days to Indy will help the series gain popularity. Kevin and Curt give updates on the state of the Long Beach Grand Prix , and Jerry Forsythe buying up Kevin Kalkhovin’s stock in the race. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt discus...

Apr 03, 20241 hr 28 min

Curt and Kevin recap Thermal, what could change, Indy 500 driver predictions, and more!

Tonight, Curt and Kevin recap IndyCar’s first non-championship race since 2008. They give a rundown of what went right and wrong at Thermal Club, what the experience was like, and the fan experience. Kevin and Curt talk about the popularity of amenities in the area, including the popularity of ice cream with the driver. Kevin gives some insight on the life of a crew member, and how tough the job is. Kevin discusses how this race will benefit the Thermal Club, and the crowd size. Later in the fir...

Mar 27, 20241 hr 32 min

Curt and Kevin Preview the Thermal $1 Million Dollar Challenge, Recap the 12 Hours of

Tonight, Curt and Kevin preview the Thermal Challenge this weekend! They delve into the rules of the event, and what viewers can expect from the race. Curt emphasizes the entertainment of the race, and how competitive it will be with the rules. They discuss the injury situation surrounding David Malukas, Callum Ilot’s performance thus far, and the number of tires each team gets at Thermal. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt take a look at the weather for the Thermal Club race. I...

Mar 20, 20241 hr 29 min

Curt and Kevin recap the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg!

Tonight, on an abbreviated episode of Trackside, Curt and Kevin recap the first race of the IndyCar season at St. Petersburg! They talk about Josef Newgarden’s dominating performance, and the skill that he has as a driver. They discuss Newgarden’s odds on winning the championship, and how the rest of the schedule looks, and how the schedule favors Newgarden more than other drivers. Curt points out how dominant Penske has been on the streets of St. Pete. They also talk about the Indy NXT race, wo...

Mar 12, 202445 min

Curt and Kevin Preview the Upcoming St. Petersburg GP!

Tonight, on an abbreviated episode of Trackside, Curt and Kevin preview the IndyCar season opener at St. Petersburg. They talk about some of the big news of the day, including Bon Jovi’s planned appearances at St. Pete, Callum Illot taking over the #6 McLaren car for David Malukas , and the possibility of his racing at Thermal. They also talk about the likelihood of Illot finding more success in IndyCar. Dale Coyne’s lineup also was announced, and Kevin and Curt discuss their drivers for 2024. T...

Mar 06, 202443 min

Curt and Kevin recap Sebring testing, new rules against snaking, and ticket sales for the 500!

Tonight, Curt and Kevin recap the IndyCar test at Sebring. They talk about the possible lineup for Dale Coyne next year, including Jack Harvey . They also talk about the budget of some teams, and what drivers like Nolan Siegel bring to the table for a team like Dale Coyne. They also talk about Colin Braun and the possibility of him competing at IMS. They also talk about Callum Illot filling in for David Malukas at McLaren, and the reason Kevin thinks Illot will be the one in the seat come time f...

Feb 28, 20241 hr 40 min

Kevin and Curt Talk Nashville Superspeedway, Callum Illot Filling in for David Malukas, Preview Race Start Times, and More!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about the IndyCar season finale being moved to Nashville Superspeedway ! Curt and Kevin dive into the reasoning behind the move, how the racing will be, and talk about start times announced Tuesday. They delve into the times for each race, and why IndyCar chose the times they did. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about testing at Homestead Miami Speedway , and about teams waiting until the last minute to announce a dr...

Feb 21, 20241 hr 28 min

Curt and Kevin talk about David Malukas' injury, possible Indy 500 entries, Kyle Larson, and more!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they give some information on David Malukas’s hand injury, and who might replace him on the upcoming race in St. Petersburg. They discuss how the injury could put Malukas behind because he could miss a hybrid test, and even the first race of the season. They weigh some of the possible drivers that could fill in for Malukas, including Conor Daly and Tony Kanaan . They also got into some open seats and who could fill them, like Dale Coyne Racing...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 28 min

Kevin and Curt Talk About Daly and Hunter-Reay Going to DRR, F1's Andretti Rejection, and more!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Conor Daly and Ryan Hunter-Reay signing to DRR and recap the Kyle Larson test. They talk about how important it is to have Kyle Larson competing in the Indianapolis 500 this year. Kevin discusses the success of crossover drivers from NASCAR in the past, including Robby Gordon, Tony Stewart, and John Andretti . They talked about the financial status of DRR, and the likelihood of the team going full time soon. Curt talks about th...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 28 min

Kevin and Curt talk about Porsche Penske winning the 24 Hours of Daytona!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they talk about Porsche Penske getting the overall win in the 24 Hours of Daytona with drivers Felipe Nasr, Matt Campbell, Dane Cameron, and defending Indy 500 winner, Josef Newgarden. With that came somewhat of a controversial finish as IMSA race officials ended the race prematurely. This was also Roger Penske’s first win at the 24 Hours of Daytona since 1969. They also talk about how the other IndyCar drivers performed in the race. Later in...

Jan 30, 202448 min

Kevin and Curt talk about 24 Hours of Daytona Race Week, Homestead Testing, and Colin Braun Joins!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they talk about Simon Pagenaud’s recent social media post giving an update on his condition after the Mid-Ohio crash that took him out of contention for the remainder of last season. Then they look more into the list of IndyCar drivers who are competing in this weekend's 24 Hours of Daytona and make their picks for the race. They also talk about Brad Pitt’s upcoming racing movie that is being filmed at Daytona. They wrap up the first segment ...

Jan 23, 202445 min

Kevin and Curt talk about 2024 Content Day, IndyCar in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and Simon Sikes Joins!

Kevin and Curt talk about 2024 Content Day, IndyCar in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and Simon Sikes Joins! Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they talk about the recent Content Day and have their takes on the driver's perspective on how they feel about this season and in the future of the sport. They also talk about the recent Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs Wild Card Game that was streamed exclusively on Peacock, and how IndyCar could try to grow from what the NFL did. Late...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 32 min

Kevin and Curt talk about Santino Ferrucci Re-signing with A.J. Foyt Enterprises, Silly Season Updates, and the Return to iRacing!

Tonight on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they discuss the recent resigning of Santino Ferrucci to A.J. Foyt Enterprises and where that leaves Benjamin Pedersen. They also discuss if Callum Ilott will make a comeback for a part-time schedule if his WEC schedule allows it. They also discuss a potential third Foyt car for the 108th Indy 500 and who could be the driver. Then they talk about who could be the final two drivers for Dale Coyne Racing. They wrap up the first segment talking a...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 27 min

Kevin and Curt Talk About Sting Ray Robb Signing to A.J. Foyt Enterprises and More!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they talk about Josef Newgarden’s face reveal on the Borg-Warner Trophy from his recent Indianapolis 500 victory. They also discuss Sting Ray Robb’s recent signing to A.J. Foyt Enterprises and if the second car will be occupied by either Benjamin Pedersen or Santino Ferrucci. Then they close out the first segment with more talks about Honda’s negotiations with IndyCar. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about who could e...

Dec 20, 20231 hr 31 min

Kevin and Curt talk about DHL moving to Ganassi, Honda considering leaving IndyCar, and silly season updates

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they discuss Alex Palou’s new sponsorship, DHL. They also delve into the details of Honda’s comments on leaving IndyCar if the costs to compete don’t go down. Kevin talks about the importance of the hybrid, and fan feelings on it. They also talk about the possibility of a third engine manufacturer. The two discuss the speed of the hybrid, and how it will do at Indy. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about more details i...

Dec 13, 20231 hr 29 min

Kevin and Curt discuss IndyCar TV deals, talk to "Poppy" Popielarz about restoring old race cars, Steve Wittich, and more!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , Kevin previews the upcoming show. Kevin talks about the Pacers game on national television, and how it compares to the race coming up at Thermal Club. Curt talks about how fans should keep an open mind for Thermal Club. They also talk about the NASCAR TV deal coming up, and how streaming only races will happen soon. They also compare the two TV schedules for IndyCar and NASCAR. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about NASCAR’s C...

Dec 06, 20231 hr 31 min

Kevin and Curt get to know Linus Lundqvist, talk with James Hinchcliffe, and discuss Alex Palou's legal troubles

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , Linus Lundqvist joins the show live in studio! Lundqvist talks to Kevin about how it feels to be racing for Chip Ganassi Racing for 2024. He also reflects on his time with Meyer Shank Racing, and how it feels to take Marcus Ericsson’s place. He talks about how hard he worked to get the ride and get into IndyCar in general. He also talks about his humble beginnings and his early days of racing with his family running his team. Lundqvist also t...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 29 min

Kevin and Curt Recap the Las Vegas Grand Prix, How it Can Help IndyCar, Indy 500 Car Counts, and More!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , the two recap the F1 race in Las Vegas , and IndyCar tickets going on sale, including Milwaukee . They also talk about why some IndyCar fans were not onboard with the Las Vegas F1 race. They also talk about circuit issues, and the manhole covers during the F1 practices, and compare them to prior IndyCar incidents. They also discuss how IndyCar can benefit from the success of F1. Later in the first hour of the show, Curt previews an upcoming i...

Nov 21, 20231 hr 32 min

Kevin and Curt talk about Rahal's contract renewel, Andretti F1 hopes, and the Thermal IndyCar race

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , the two talk about Graham Rahal’s renewed contract with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Curt highlights some of the business ventures that Rahal is currently involved in, and how he has been trying to figure out how to balance those with his racing career. They talk about how much longer Rahal plans on racing, and if his statements about racing another 5 years are true. The two discuss where Kyffin Simpson may go in IndyCar, and who may fill ...

Nov 14, 202344 min

Kevin and Curt discuss Grosjean's move to Juncos, talk to Jacob Abel and Myles Rowe, and much more!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , Romain Grosjean has a new home, this time with Juncos Hollinger Racing. The two talk about what this means for the team. More importantly, how Grosjean will mesh with Juncos and how he will mesh with his new teammate, Agustín Canapino. They also talk about Callum Ilott and his future in IndyCar. They also talk about who will be racing for Foyt next season. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin answers some tweets including one about Serg...

Nov 08, 20231 hr 34 min

Kevin and Curt Discuss Christian Rasmussen Joining Ed Carpenter Racing!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they discuss the press conference where Christian Rasmussen spoke for the first time since the announcement that he will be joining Ed Carpenter Racing. Additionally, they discuss the comments that Ed Carpenter made regarding the addition and then some of the other notes from the press conference. Kevin touches on the news that Callum Illott will not be returning to IndyCar. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt tell you how you...

Nov 01, 20231 hr 23 min

Kevin and Curt dive into silly season updates involving Pietro Fittipaldi, Helio Castroneves joins, and more

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they talk about Pietro Fittipaldi’s announcement that he is signing with Rahal for the 2024 season. The two also talk about Juri Vipps , and the role he will play in the team. They also talk about the health of the Juncos Team and Agustín Canapino , who will race for them again next year. The two bring up Ed Carpenter and who will take over the road course program for ECR this year. Curt and Kevin also talk about the overall pricing for the T...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 20 min

Kevin and Curt Discuss Kyle Larson's Rookie Orientation + Silly Season Rumors!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they discuss the rookie orientation that Kyle Larson went through last week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They dive into some of the things after he experienced driving an IndyCar for the first time, debate if Tony Kanaan would be Larson’s emergence driver if he misses the start of a race or must leave a race early because of NASCAR. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt access the talent level of some of the other new roo...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 28 min

Kevin and Curt Preview the IndyCar Rookie Test, Kyle Larson, and More Legal Battles

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , there’s more racing on the oval! The annual IndyCar rookie test is this weekend and Curt and Kevin preview some of the drivers who will make turn some laps. They also talk about Kyle Larson turning his first laps in an IndyCar at the test. The two looks at the weather conditions for the day and what to expect from the hybrid motor in testing. They delve into legal matters involving Romain Grosjean . Following that, they talk about where Grosj...

Oct 10, 20231 hr 33 min

Kevin and Curt talk about NASCAR racing at Iowa will affect IndyCar, Andretti F1 hopes, and more!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they discuss NASCAR’s announcement that they will be racing at Iowa a few weeks before IndyCar will race there, and how as a promoter, it is hard to have two major races that close together. They also talk about NASCAR going back on the oval for the Brickyard 400. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt talk about the BC39, and how Justin Grant won it all after a rain out. They also delve into some silly season driver changes incl...

Oct 04, 20231 hr 32 min

Kevin and Curt Dissect 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule + Logan Seavey and David Kallman Join!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they discuss yesterday’s 2024 NTT IndyCar Series schedule release featuring more ovals with Texas Motor Speedway being removed from the schedule, and then get into the potential problems the series could run into when factoring in NASCAR’s schedule for next season. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt dive into specific race dates and then the upcoming TV broadcasting rights for IndyCar. They look at things from the perspective...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 27 min

Kevin and Curt Discuss Driver and Schedule Silly Season!

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 firs...

Sep 20, 20231 hr 22 min

Kevin and Curt Recap 2023 NTT IndyCar Season!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they recap Scott Dixon winning his third race in the final four of the season, highlight how some of the drivers performed in the season finale, examine some of the penalties that were handed out in the race, and highlight some of the various pit strategies from teams. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt access how some of the drivers that don’t have a spot in the series next season performed in their final IndyCar race. They ...

Sep 13, 20231 hr 37 min

Kevin and Curt Discuss Alex Palou's Dominance This Season + Recap Portland Race!

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they congratulate Alex Palou on capturing his second series championship within the last three years. Additionally, they spend time recapping the race by sharing nuggets they wrote down from the race. Finally, they debate if Palou should be the heavy favorite next year to win the series with him returning to Chip Ganassi Racing. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt highlight some of the driver changes that have occurred the las...

Sep 06, 20231 hr 44 min

Kevin and Curt Recap Scott Dixon Goin Back-to-Back + Examine 2023 Driver/Team Combinations

Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin , they begin the show by highlighting where drivers will be racing in 2023 with Meyer Shank Racing announcing the two drivers that will be driving for them next season. Additionally, Kevin highlights some of the drivers that could be in play to race in the NTT IndyCar Series next season with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and some other teams too. Later in the first hour of the show, Kevin and Curt spend some time recapping Scott Dixon winning ...

Aug 30, 20231 hr 34 min
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