Trackside Podcast Podcast

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.
Curt & Kevin Talk About the New Palou Contract, Charters, and Early Indy 500 Tier Rankings!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Alex Palou’s contract extension beyond 2027. They later break down the charter news of teams without charters cannot compete in races other than the Indy 500 beginning next year. They also talk about Colton Herta fastest in Practice for F2 in Miami along with the new CW/ESPN streaming deal for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about their early tier rankings after the two-day open test for the 110th Indianapolis 500.     To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin previews the race weekend with IMSA at Laguna Seca, F1 at Miami, and NASCAR at Texas.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 2
45 min
Curt & Kevin Talk About Early Contract Talks, Carson Hocevar, & The Indy 500 Pace Car!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about early contract talks between Nolan Siegel, Marcus Ericsson, Marcus Armstrong and more. They also talk about Mick Schumacher dealing with a left wrist injury ever since his crash at St. Petersburg. They later talk about the Indy 500 pace car unveiling and IU football head coach Curt Cignetti as the driver. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about Carson Hocevar going on the Dale Jr. Download saying he would love to do the Indy 500.    To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Dennis Hauger’s newest engineer.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 30
44 min
Curt & Kevin Recap Day 2 of the 110th Indy 500 Open Test!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the second day of the Indy 500 open test with Caio Collet and Josef Newgarden fastest overall, Jack Harvey’s engine expiring, and a lucky fox and an unlucky bird. They also talk about how they think Conor Daly could be a legitimate contender for the Indy 500. They later talk about who could challenge Alex Palou and an expected announcement for the Indy 500 being sold out once again. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about a transporter fire involving Robert Wicken’s IMSA team.   To wrap up another edition of the show, they preview tomorrow’s show and talk about Jackson Lee’s race in Laguna Seca.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29
41 min
Curt & Kevin Recap Day 1 of the 110th Indy 500 Open Test!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the first day of the Indy 500 open test with a strong showing from Josef Newgarden. They later talk about the new liveries for the race and for the test. They also talk about who looked impressive from the test. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin preview the last day for the Indy 500 open test. They later answer fan questions from social media. To wrap up another edition of the show, Curt previews the month of May schedule and breaks down the full results from the first day of the open test with Conor Daly fastest overall.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28
44 min
Curt & Kevin Preview the Indy 500 Open Test, Talk Katherine Legge Back in the Indy 500, Chartered Teams & More!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview tomorrow and Wednesday’s Indy 500 open test. They also talk about Katherine Legge officially rounding out the entry list for the 110th Indianapolis 500. Legge will drive the #11 e.l.f. Cosmetics Chevrolet with A.J. Foyt Racing and HMD Motorsports. They also talk about the logistics of not having bumping this year and how it could’ve gone if there was bumping. They later talk about Ryan Hunter-Reay and Arrow McLaren getting assistance from Jimmie Johnson and Legacy Motor Club for the 500. They also talk about Dreyer & Reinbold Racing having a technical alliance with Rinus VeeKay and Juncos Hollinger Racing along with a Wedbush sponsor for VeeKay at the 500. They later talk about the reports of non-charted teams not being allowed to compete in events other than the Indy 500 for 2027. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about the one-off Indy 500 entries this year consisting of Katherine Legge, Conor Daly, Jack Harvey, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Ed Carpenter, Jacob Abel, Takuma Sato, and Helio Castroneves. They also talk about the rookies competing in the Indy 500 this year consisting of Caio Collet, Dennis Hauger, Mick Schumacher, and Abel. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Linus Lundqvist returning to European racing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28
43 min
Curt & Kevin Recap Long Beach, Talk Hall of Fame Numbers by Palou, Jacob Abel Returning, and Another Push-to-Pash Mishap!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou’s from Long Beach and how he was able to beat an early dominant Felix Rosenqvist. They later break down the hall of fame type numbers Palou is putting up. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about Acura potentially leaving IMSA. They later answer fan questions about why no bumping for the Indy 500 this year and how charters factor in for the future. They also talk about Jacob Abel officially entering the Indy 500 with Abel Motorsports. They later talk about push-to-pass being accidentally enabled for the lone restart from Long Beach. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the possibility of Katherine Legge joining the field for the 33rd and final spot of the Indy 500 with A.J. Foyt Enterprises.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21
49 min
Curt & Kevin Preview Long Beach, Talk New Street Course Qualifying, and No Herta and Prema for the 500!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview the upcoming race weekend from Long Beach. They also talk about the new fast six qualifying round that debuted in Arlington and will remain for the rest of the street course races. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about Colton Herta not being able to compete in the 110th Indianapolis races with Formula 2 adding races in Miami and Montreal due to cancelled races in the Middle East, that conflict with the 500. They also talk about Andretti pulling their fourth car for the 500, Abel Motorsports filing an entry for Jacob Abel, and Prema Racing not entering but looking to rejoin around Mid-Ohio. They later talk about who could be the 33rd and final entry for the 500. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about both Alexander Rossi and Christian Rasmussen sponsored by Liquid Science and Mick Schumacher sponsored by Liquid Death for Long Beach this weekend. Kevin also talks about if he was surprised David Malukas being the most consistent Team Penske driver.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14
55 min
Curt & Kevin Talk Indy 500 Car Count & Answer Fan Questions!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview upcoming shows and answer fan questions with car count for the 110th Indy 500 and which driver/team outcomes make the most sense. They talk about the possibilities of seeing Prema Racing, Colton Herta, Jacob Abel, or even James Hinchcliffe or longshots like Fernando Alonso. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin answer more fan questions about if IMSA could handle a 6-hour street race. They later start putting pieces together of a 2027 schedule with some IMSA races announced. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the upcoming dates for the Indy 500 open test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 7
52 min
Curt & Kevin Recap Barber and Talk About How Herta’s Indy 500 Return Might Be In Jeopardy!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou’s dominating performance once again, winning the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park, while Christian Lundgaard had a chance to dethrone him before a bad pit stop. They later talk about Graham Rahal’s first podium finish since August 2023. They also talk about how David Malukas has been the key winner of the off-season. They also talk about the return of the Burger Bash with a new date, being Thursday March 21st. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin answer fan questions on who could be the one to challenge Palou on victories. They also talk about rumors of F2 races in Miami or Montreal, making up for cancelled races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, could affect a possible Indy 500 return for Colton Herta. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the TV ratings from Barber being under one million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31
52 min
Curt & Kevin Talk About The Return of Indy 500 Champions, Carb Day Concert Lineup, Pace Car Driver, & Remember Jim Michaelian!
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the massive lines at the airports from leaving Arlington and Sebring and going to Barber. They later talk about the impressive TV ratings from Arlington. They later talk about Counting Crows & Switchfoot being announced as the Carb Day concert lineup and Curt Cignetti being announced as the pace car driver for the 110th Indianapolis 500. They later answer fan questions over Arlington & Long Beach, possible Nolan Siegel mid-season switch, Alex Palou’s onboard cams, and honoring Chuck Norris. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about Helio Castroneves and Takuma Sato returning for the 110th Indianapolis 500 for Meyer Shank Racing and Rahal Letterman Lanigan respectively. They also talk about the latest on the Indy 500 entry list. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the passing of Long Beach President & CEO Jim Michaelian.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 25
54 min
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