Trackside Podcast

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.