Christian Lundgaard sits down with Will Buxton for an raw, unfiltered look at his future. Despite delivering multiple wins in 2026 and driving to the top of the INDYCAR standings, Lundgaard finds himself navigating a split from Arrow McLaren as the paddock's most sought-after free agent for 2027. From racing past national monuments on pit lane at the Freedom 250 to addressing Silly Season speculation and his search for a new championship home, the 25-year-old Dane opens up about channeling paddock noise into performance and what legacy he wants to leave behind. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Welcome to The Freedom 250 in D.C. 01:10 - Racing INDYCAR in D.C. 04:30 - INDYCAR's scheduling ambitions 07:00 - 2026 review; Currently 3rd in points 9:08 - Navigating the McLaren Split 16:00 - Free Agency 2027: What Lundgaard Wants in His Next Team 19:50 - How does Freedom 250 compare to other big races? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown sits down with Will Buxton inside the Arrow McLaren strategy trailer at the inaugural D.C. Freedom 250 for an exclusive, wide-ranging interview on INDYCAR, Arrow McLaren, American Motorsports, F1 and World Endurance racing. In this full-length conversation, Zak breaks down why bringing INDYCAR to Washington, D.C. is a game-changer for the sport, and the mindset behind Arrow McLaren's blockbuster 2027 driver lineup featuring Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, and Pato O'Ward. Plus, he reflects on the cross-discipline McLaren DNA, the explosive growth of motorsport in America, and what drives his relentless pursuit of victory. "I want to win the WEC championship, INDYCAR championship, Formula One World Championship, Monaco, Indy, and Le Mans. And once we've done that, I want to do it again." 0:00 - Inside the McLaren Strategy Trailer 1:15 - Attending the Freedom 250 over Dutch GP 2:20 - INDYCAR & Washington, D.C.: Expanding the Sport's Footprint 4:30 - Formula 1 compared to INDYCAR 5:25 - Strategy to grow INDYCAR 7:40 - Freedom 250's impact 12:45 - Sponsorship demand in racing 13:45 - Arrow McLaren & The Blockbuster 2027 Driver Lineup 19:40 - Shared DNA Across Formula 1, INDYCAR, & WEC 22:30 - The American Motorsport Boom & Untapped Potential 24:30 - McLaren's goal to win the Triple Crown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick break down a historic, unforgettable weekend in global motorsports! From the iconic streets around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to Loudon and Zandvoort, we’re covering every angle. Kyle Kirkwood puts on a street-course clinic to win the inaugural INDYCAR Freedom 250 in D.C., while championship leader Alex Palou suffers a nightmare afternoon. Plus, Jeff Gordon sweeps the showcase IROC field in D.C., Ryan Blaney repeats at New Hampshire, Lando Norris conquers Zandvoort, and Max Verstappen signs a staggering mega-extension with Red Bull! We round up action from around the racing world with updates from NHRA, IMSA at VIR, ARCA dirt racing, High Limit Racing, World of Outlaws sprint cars, Australian Supercars, Pro Motocross, and the CARS Tour. Driver of the Week Nominees: Lando Norris (F1) Kyle Kirkwood (INDYCAR) Jeff Gordon (IROC) Ryan Blaney (NASCAR) Have a question for Kevin and Will? Drop your thoughts in the comments below or submit a voicemail for our mailbag section in the next episode! CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Dream Weekend in D.C. at INDYCAR's Freedom 250 05:39 - Kyle Kirkwood’s Record Performance & Palou’s Meltdown 13:12 - IROC Showcase in D.C.: Jeff Gordon Sweeps the Field 18:00 - NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney Repeats at New Hampshire 23:47 - NASCAR Trucks: Layne Riggs Clinches Top Seed 24:45 - Kyle Busch Invitational 25:40 - F1 Dutch GP: Lando Norris Masters Zandvoort 29:49 - Verstappen’s Record Contract 33:53 - Social Speedway & Mailbag 41:35 - Around the Racing World 45:15 - CARS Tour Thriller 49:33 - Driver of the Week 51:32 - Final Lap 52:46 - Wrecks of the Week Fueled by https://www.poet.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Buxton sat down with 2x INDYCAR Champion Will Power on The National Mall in Washington, D.C., ahead of the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix! Set against iconic backdrops of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Castle, Power shares his unfiltered thoughts on street racing in D.C., his transition to Andretti Global, hunting down Alex Palou, and why INDYCAR is currently "in the best place its ever been". Chapters: 00:00 - Welcome to the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. 01:30 - Markham Review: Back-to-Back Podiums 04:00 - Year 1 with Andretti Global 07:20 - Taking on a New Challenge at 45 08:10 - Pole Pace: "Still Hammering Like I'm in My 20s" 09:30 - Pure Drive: What Keeps Will Power Competitive? 10:30 - The Battle Against Alex Palou 13:30 - State of the Sport: "INDYCAR is in the Best Place Ever" 14:50 - Racing in D.C.: "Mad Racing Around DC" 18:00 - Living the Childhood Dream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In one of his most candid conversations to date, NASCAR Cup Series driver Alex Bowman joins SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, to open up about his career, the relentless demands of elite motorsport, and his decision to retire from full-time racing at the conclusion of the 2027 season. Driving the legendary No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports, Bowman has proved himself as a top-tier contender with eight Cup victories. But behind the thrilling track battles lies a complex story of resilience. In this episode, Alex dives deep into his decision to sign a one-year contract extension through 2027 to wrap up his full-time career on his own terms—fulfilling a personal plan he’s held since joining HMS nearly a decade ago. Alex candidly shares the factors shaping his choice: the physical toll of injuries—as well as the emotional weight of a 36-week season. He reflects on his desire to transition to a normal lifestyle, prioritize mental health, and start a family without carrying the week-to-week stress of racing into his home life. You will NOT want to miss this episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton. Chapters:0:00 Intro0:27 NASCAR Driver Alex Bowman Joins The Show0:35 Racing At Richmond This Past Weekend1:38 Expectations At Hendrick Motorsports2:38 Retiring Early & Grind Of Cup Series6:37 Still Driving Other Cars After Retiring?8:36 Pressure Of Racing14:20 Driving For Hendrick Motorsports16:10 Final Season In 202719:19 Favorite Place To Race21:49 Looking Forward To Most From Retirement23:45 Favorite Generation Of Car26:42 Lesson Learned From Racing Career28:02 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET, Will Buxton and Kevin Harvick dive headfirst into a action-packed week from across the global motorsports spectrum. The duo kicks things off in INDYCAR, where Marcus Ericsson snapped a 63-race drought with a late-race charge to win the inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham, while Alex Palou continued to build a crushing points lead despite the street circuit chaos. Over in NASCAR, Joey Logano held off a late-charge from Chase Briscoe at Richmond to secure his second Cup victory of the season, while Kaden Honeycutt turned exciting personal news into on-track dominance with a wire-to-wire beatdown in the Craftsman Truck Series. The show takes a deep dive into international racing news, covering Marcin Budkowski taking the reins as Cadillac’s new Formula 1 Team Principal during the summer shutdown, Carlos Sainz's impending contract extension with Williams, and Pascal Wehrlein securing his second Formula E World Championship in a dramatic London E-Prix finale. Will and Kevin also celebrate one of the most incredible double-duty feats of the year as Kyle Larson placed sixth in Richmond, hopped on a jet to Iowa, and survived a three-hour rain delay to lead all 50 laps and capture his fourth Knoxville Nationals title. Rounding out the episode, they highlight news from around the racing world, including Kurt Busch edging out Jimmie Johnson by a mere 0.002 seconds at Laguna Seca, JCB shattering the world land speed record at Bonneville, and the Harvick family's eventful weekend at CARS Tour West. Finally, Will and Kevin answer listener voicemails about childhood racing numbers and SPEED nostalgia, debate their Driver of the Week picks before revealing the fan vote, and set the stage for upcoming action at the Dutch Grand Prix, New Hampshire, and INDYCAR’s historic trip to Washington, D.C. Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:00 INDYCAR: Marcus Ericsson Wins At Ontario9:45 INDYCAR: Washington, D.C. Preview15:50 Road To 2027 INDY NXT Kicks Off Sept. 2116:32 NASCAR Cup Series: Joey Logans Wins At Richmond24:27 F1: Sainz Expected To Announce Contract Extension With Williams25:06 F1: Cadillac Announces Graeme Lowdon Replacement28:08 Formula E: Taylor Barnard Youngest Winner At London E-Prix28:34 Formula E: Pascal Wehrlein Wins Formula E Drivers’ World Championship29:42 Larson Wins 65th Annual Knoxville Nationals35:07 NASCAR Truck Series: Kaden Honeycutt Wins At Richmond36:14 NASCAR: Noah Gragson Will Return For Front Row Motorsports38:36 Social Speedway41:02 Voicemail Questions45:46 Around The Racing World51:32 Driver of the Week54:59 Final Lap: Weekend Racing Schedule56:42 Outro57:36 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

INDYCAR President Doug Boles joins the show for a wide-ranging interview! Doug talks about the IR-28 car that INDYCAR plans to debut in 2028. He talks about jumping into the role of INDYCAR President in February, juggling all of his role and what he thinks will be the biggest changes for INDYCAR in the future & so much more.Chapters:0:00 Intro0:40 INDYCAR President Doug Boles Joins The Show1:00 INDYCAR Will Debut IR-28 Car in 20288:25 Transitioning To President of INDYCAR10:30 How Do You Juggle All Of Your Responsibilities?13:15 Penske Taking Ownership of Indianapolis Motor Speedway16:25 Biggest Change For INDYCAR Moving Forward18:55 Moving INDYCAR International?23:55 Feeder System For INDYCAR25:25 Costs Hindering Talent From Entering Driving28:45 Blue Flag Etiquette29:55 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speed is back with Will Buxton & Kevin Harvick to break down an incredible weekend of racing! In Iowa, Ty Gibbs fended off teammate Christopher Bell to take home the checkered flag at the Iowa Corn 350. Gibbs is the first driver since Kurt Busch to win the first two short‑track races of his Cup career. NASCAR tightened up stage‑break procedures starting this weekend at Iowa, aiming to cut down on long caution stretches and cleaner transitions. While over in Indycar, Alex Palou dominates in Portland to extend his lead while finishing over Felix Rosenqvist & Will Power. Palou has pretty much all, but locked up the title. IndyCar just dropped a bombshell: the IR‑28, a lighter, faster, more aggressive next‑gen car is set to debut in 2028, a full‑scale reset for the series. The guys also touch on World of Outlaws, Cars Tour, viral social clips and so much more! Chapters:0:00 Intro2:00 NASCAR: Ty Gibbs Wins Iowa Corn 3505:00 NASCAR Introduced New Stage-Break Procedure6:30 Kvapil Wins O'Reilly Series9:00 Tristan McKee Wins At Iowa Speedway10:15 Hailie Deegan Snags P3 At Portland11:40 Cleetus McFarland Buys Pro Late Model15:00 INDYCAR: Alex Palou Wins At Portland17:30 Where Will Christian Lundgaard Race Next Year?22:40 Palou Testing Washington D.C On Sim26:15 De Tullio Dominates Indycar NXT26:40 INDYCAR unveils new car for 202829:30 Myles Rowe Eyeing 2027 Indy 50031:05 Oliver Wheldon Sweep at USF200031:50 Raul Fernandez Wins MotoGP36:45 F1: Vertstappen & Alonso Leaving?41:25 Social Speedway46:15 Mailbag Questions51:25 Recap Secondary Races57:00 Driver of the Week57:40 Final Lap: Weekend Racing Schedule58:30 Outro59:30 Wrecks of the Week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trackhouse OwnerJustin Marks joins the show for a wide-ranging interview! Justin breaks down Trackhouse’s historic MotoGP breakout—including Ai Ogura’s historic win at Assen, the 1-2 finish with Raúl Fernández, and back-to-back double podiums in Germany. On the NASCAR side, Justin addresses Connor Zilisch’s future amidst rumors connecting him to the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 in 2028, Shane van Gisbergen’s growth into a complete driver, Ross Chastain’s season performance, and how he balances running premier teams across Cup and MotoGP. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Trackhouse's MotoGP Breakout Season 08:58 - SVG's Transformation Into a Complete NASCAR Driver 14:31- What's Next for Project 91 17:45 - Trackhouse's 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Struggles 20:00 - Will SVG Make The Chase? 23:20 - Connor Zilisch's Future at Trackhouse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kaitlyn Vincie fills in for Will Buxton alongside Kevin Harvick to break down an incredible weekend of racing! At Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Corey Heim makes history as the youngest Brickyard winner since Jeff Gordon in 1994, but the story didn't end there—Carson Hocevar flipped off Heim on pit road as their explosive rivalry reached a whole new level! Over in Formula 1, Lando Norris claims his first win of 2026 at the Hungaroring, Max Verstappen drives from P4 to P2, and Kimi Antonelli heads into the summer break as the Drivers' Championship leader. Plus, full recaps of the NASCAR O’Reilly Series, Layne Riggs dominating IRP in Trucks, NHRA Northwest Nationals, High Limit, World of Outlaws, and Dan Ticktum's wild Formula E victory in Tokyo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices