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Conor Daly joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss one of the most turbulent weeks in recent IndyCar history on this episode of Speed Street. Conor delves into some of the backlash from the Penske rule infraction and how the rest of the paddock and fanbase are receiving the team’s response. They also break down the action from the highly entertaining Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber, which saw Scott McLaughlin rally from the controversy and score a much needed victory. Finally, the guys have a live reaction to the race’s television ratings report and debate once again what can be done to help boost IndyCar’s presence in the mainstream racing scene. After the break, the guys are joined by Barber race winner Scott McLaughlin to chat about his hard fought victory and his keys to success at the Leeds, Alabama raceway. Scott explains that his success over the last few years at Barber had him feeling confident rolling into race weekend and his stint on fresh tires was one of his favorite stretches of driving he’s had in recent times. Scott also responds to the Team Penske penalty and gives listeners insight to what the environment was like during the race weekend. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor Daly returns from the streets of Long Beach to join co-host Chase Holden for another edition of Speed Street. The latest running of the historic IndyCar event saw fuel saving, strategy, controversy and tempers flare. Conor explains to listeners some of the strategies that came into play after Christian Rasmussen’s crash brought out a caution. Ultimately, Scott Dixon put on a fuel saving clinic, making the longest run of the race to bring home the victory. Conor and Chase also weigh in on Pato O’Ward’s penalty assessment for making unnecessary contact with teammate Alexander Rossi, as well as Colton Herta’s late race dust-up with Josef Newgarden. After the break, the guys are joined by race winner Scott Dixon to chat about how he felt the new technical aspects of the IndyCar Dallara handled the Long Beach circuit this year. Conor asked when Scott’s strategy came into play and at which point in his career did his expertise in fuel saving develop. The conversation also looks ahead to Indianapolis and Scott weighs his expectations for the Ganassi team. They discuss this weekend in Barber and Scott fills listeners in on how Team Ganassi is faring with the addition of a fifth car in their paddock this season. 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor Daly reports to Speed Street after the rain-shortened Indianapolis 500 open test. He and co-host Chase Holden react to Kyle Larson’s impressive second place time from the test and explain why the speed he showed may be deceiving. Conor also recaps the rest of the test results and fills listeners in on his experience with the Dreyer Reinbold team. They discuss the latest IndyCar roster changes and look ahead to the upcoming weekend in Long Beach by making their podium predictions. After the break, they welcome the most talked about storyline of the open test, NASCAR superstar Kyle Larson. Kyle gives listeners some insight into what he was feeling in his first competitive laps behind the wheel of an IndyCar. He also touches on the fact that many racing fans may be giving him too much credit after his early display of speed, revealing the many challenges he faces ahead in the month of May. Finally, Kyle contemplates the pressure of doing the Memorial Day Double and gives an honest answer to the prospects of him winning one of the events, or both. 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cars are thundering (weather permitting, no pun intended) around Indianapolis Motor Speedway as Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden roll out a special edition of Speed Street. Conor gives listeners some insight on what is a very busy week at the historic speedway, as tens of thousands of spectators took in the solar eclipse ahead of a two-day open test for the Indianapolis 500. Conor also unveils the sponsorship details of his Dreyer Reinbold number-24 ride, which is a deal with blockchain support company Polkadot. After the break, the guys welcome Andretti Global IndyCar racer Colton Herta back to the show. He breaks down his strategy for the polarizing $1 Million Challenge at Thermal, and explains that with no points on the line he truly embraced a “dash for cash” race approach. The interview covers the Andretti team’s oval package, the prospect of racing against Kyle Larson and the rest of the races on the upcoming IndyCar schedule. Finally, Colton weighs in on the future of IndyCar and what improvements he feels the series can make to continue to progress. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden return for another episode of Speed Street where they react to the latest developments in the IndyCar world. Conor reports that the results of the recent IndyCar hybrid test show that the drivers are happy with the developments in speed. The guys also react to the big news that Prema may be considering an IndyCar team effort, and may have gone as far as to have leased engines from Chevy. They also debate what the IndyCar field expanding to 29 entries could do to the rest of the series structure. This week, listeners sent in questions and Conor and Chase fielded a handful of inquiries regarding the new additions to the IndyCar schedule, NCAA Final Four picks and bucket list Pokemon cards. This episode also saw the return of the roundtable discussion, and former guest Kevin Beck rejoined the line-up to chat about some pressing issues in the motorsports world. In this edition, the guys do a final recap on the Thermal Club $1 Million Challenge, react to Jerry Forsythe buying a majority stake in the Long Beach Grand Prix event and Liberty Media purchasing MotoGP. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor Daly checks in from sunny California where he was boots on the ground for IndyCar’s $1 Million Challenge at Thermal Club. He joins co-host Chase Holden to discuss the polarizing event and respond to criticism and constructive feedback from social media. The guys also offer their own respective pros and cons list for the event, highlighting the social media coverage and qualifying format while suggesting a different timeframe and more fanfare. After the break, the guys are joined by the race winner, two-time IndyCar Champion Alex Palou. Alex explains to listeners what it was like dealing with the wind and terrain at the track, and how sand and debris made for challenging conditions. He also speaks on his own positives and negatives from the racing weekend, reiterating the idea of the race coming sometime in the off season. 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden reconvene on Speed Street to react to the latest breaking news in the open wheel world and preview the upcoming $1 Million Challenge at Thermal Club. Lost in the shuffle of the season opener at St. Petersburg, IndyCar brass met with team owners to discuss a possible charter system, and tensions rose between some of the major players in the game. IndyCar drivers were prevalent in last weekend’s 12 Hours of Sebring event, with Colton Herta and Kyle Kirkwood taking home wins. Conor breaks down just how much money is actually up for grabs at the Thermal Club exhibition event, and gives listeners some insight into what prize money drivers receive throughout the season. After the break, the guys are joined by Rahal Letterman Lanigan racer Pietro Fittipaldi to discuss how his 2024 IndyCar season started out and what he’s most looking forward to going forward. Pietro explains that due to his limited seat time in recent history, his goals are to complete laps and gain experience, all while progressing towards the front of the pack. He also breaks down how he and his brother Enzo built a huge social media presence across multiple platforms and what he hopes to achieve with the following. 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the IndyCar season opener in the rearview mirror, Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are back to recap the action from the streets of St. Petersburg. Conor explains why IndyCar elected to try out a new practice format for this season and how it could be helpful for a shorter circuit like St. Pete. The guys talk about the surprises and non-surprises of qualifying, and how the emotion shown by pole winner Josef Newgarden was a refreshing display. Conor gives a complete rundown of the finishing order and they dig into the events of the race. Race winner Josef Newgarden calls into the show to discuss his stellar weekend and how everything seemed to fall right from qualifying. Josef explains that not every weekend can be perfect, and with the rising caliber of the IndyCar roster, qualifying intensity is at an all-time high. Josef reveals which driver performances surprised him and who he is curious to watch the rest of the season. The guys also preview the upcoming $1 Million Challenge at Thermal and what race fans can expect from the exhibition event. 21+ and present in NC. First online real money wager only. $10 Deposit req. Bonus issued as non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 7 days after receipt. Restrictions apply. See full terms at fanduel.com/sportsbook. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the IndyCar haulers head towards St. Petersburg to start the racing season, Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are in the studio for a special edition of Speed Street. On this episode, the guys give listeners a team by team breakdown of the 2024 IndyCar roster. They also lay out their expectations and predictions for the drivers and organizations set to compete at the season opener. Also, Conor reports some breaking driver roster news for Dale Coyne Racing and Arrow McLaren heading into the race weekend. Later in the show, legendary NBC Commentator Leigh Diffey calls in to share what he’s most excited for this season. Leigh reveals he believes one of the biggest stories will be the Arrow McLaren team’s performance, based on Pato O’Ward’s speed but inability to win a race in 2023. They also discuss what Leigh is most looking forward to in the month of May as the IndyCar world prepares for “the Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. Leigh gives some early season predictions, fills listeners in on his journey to becoming one of the most recognized voices in auto racing and his time spent commentating for the Olympics. Availability subject to regulatory approval. 21+ and present in NC. Bonuses are issued in non-withdrawable bonus bets that expire 30 days after FanDuel accepts its first real money sports wager in NC. Unique user identity verification required. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling problem? Call 877-718-5543 or visit morethanagame.nc.gov. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

IndyCars are on track testing at Sebring as Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden break out another episode of Speed Street. Conor and Chase go over the test results and weigh in on what the data could possibly mean for the upcoming season. They also react to the thrilling three-wide finish in last weekend’s NASCAR Cup race at Atlanta. During a new, refreshed version of the “Podium” segment, Conor and Chase welcome motorsports social media personality Kevin Beck to the table to debate three current topics in the sport today. They discuss NASCAR vs. F1 online discourse, F1 and Liberty Media’s copyright infringement of the “Greatest Spectacle” slogan and IndyCar banning Josef Newgarden’s last lap snake maneuver at this year’s 500. After the break, Force Indy/HMD Motorsports Indy NXT racer Myles Rowe joins the program to fill listeners in on his unconventional path through auto racing. Myles explains that one of his biggest challenges on the Road to Indy has been managing expectations, both inside and outside of the helmet. He also fills listeners in on the development of the Force Indy team, which he has been with since its inception in 2021. Myles talks about his entry into the racing world, which came through video games and a local indoor kart league. Miraculously, he has managed to turn this unusual approach into a promising career, as he carries the 2023 USF Pro 2000 Championship crown into this year’s Indy NXT season. FanDuel Disclaimer: Must be 21+ and present in select states. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off his appearance in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, Conor Daly joins co-host Chase Holden to fill listeners in on his star-studded adventures. The tale began last Thursday night, when Conor gave a ride to Indiana Pacers standout Tyrese Haliburton in the IndyCar two-seater in downtown Indianapolis. Conor gives a detailed breakdown of how the Friday night exhibition game unfolded and the rest of the weekend's activities. He and Chase also discuss the latest in the IndyCar injury report, the decision to move the season finale race to Nashville Superspeedway and the chaos that unfolded at Daytona. Three-time IMSA Champion and 2021 Indianapolis 500 winning car owner Michael Shank joined the show to discuss his path to becoming one of the most prominent team leader’s in the last few years. After making a go at driving himself, Shank began fielding cars for up and coming drivers in the Formula Atlantic Series, where he helped eventual three-time IndyCar Champion Sam Hornish Jr. up the racing ladder. Michael explained that around 2001 he was ready to give up on motorsports altogether, when a meeting with Jim France helped steer him into the world of sports car racing. In 2004, Michael Shank Racing entered the Grand-Am ranks in the Daytona Prototype Class, and in the last twenty years has gone on to win the Rolex 24 three-times, as well as IMSA crowns in the prototype and GT Daytona classes. Michael also details how he found himself in the IndyCar paddock, where he helped Helio Castroneves find his fourth Borg Warner Trophy and is set to take on the 2024 season with a fleet of two cars. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Daytona 500 week is upon us, Conor Daly is preparing for another big event, the NBA Celebrity All-Star game. He and co-host Chase Holden discuss how his involvement in the popular exhibition game came to be and what celebs he will be competing with this year. They also itemize a to-do wish list for Conor to accomplish during the Friday night spectacle. The Super Bowl, David Malukas’ injury situation and the IndyCar trading card release are also discussed. Supercross legend Chad Reed joins the show to discuss his path from rural Australia to becoming one of the most recognized figures in motorcycle racing. Chad recounts the story of trading a family horse at a very young age for his first dirt bike, a Yamaha PW50. Chad speaks on the state of motocross and supercross and praises the young talent coming through the ranks. They also chat about Chad’s venture into sports car racing, where he and Conor crossed paths in the IMSA Lamborghini Super Trofeo Series. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the beginning of a new Speed Street era as show founder Conor Daly welcomes his new co-host, Chase Holden. Listeners may recognize Chase from his Garage Guys Report brand and his motorsports social media content. The two wasted no time in dissecting the week’s action packed racing news cycle, which saw IndyCar entertaining the idea of guaranteed starting positions for the Indy 500 and Kyle Larson passing his rookie evaluation for Arrow McClaren at Phoenix. Conor also fills listeners in on his own Indy 500 plans as it was announced he’ll be joining the Dreyer & Reinbold team with Ryan Hunter Reay. After the break, Conor welcomed Indy NXT racer Jacob Abel onto the program to discuss his experience thus far in the Road to Indy ladder and how it’s helping him to prepare for his future ambition of being a fulltime IndyCar competitor. Jacob tells the story of how his father’s Abel Motorsports team went from being a vintage racing outfit to one of the most competitive teams in the Indy NXT paddock. Jacob explains that this year he’ll be focusing on becoming a better qualifier as he and the team strive to bring home an Indy NXT Championship. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a sad day in Speed Street world as show co-founder Joey Mulinaro announced he’s leaving the show. He and co-host Conor Daly reflect on the inception of the show and the great memories made in the first two years of its existence. There was a lot of activity in the racing world over the weekend and the guys brokedown the results from the Rolex 24 race at Daytona which saw IndyCar Champion Josef Newgarden take home a win as part of Team Penske. They also previewed the concert line-up for this year’s Indy 500 Snake Pit. After the break, the Speed Street crew welcomed 2016 Indianapolis 500 winner Alexander Rossi to discuss a recent meeting between IndyCar veteran drivers and the league's top brass officials. Rossi explained that while he could not divulge details, there was much on the horizon for IndyCar devotees and drivers alike to be excited about. They also previewed Arrow McLaren’s upcoming IndyCar team livery reveal. Finally, Conor and Rossi reflected on their time together on the Amazing Race and what they would change about the experience. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As IndyCars hummed around the Homestead Miami Speedway facility for a pre-season test, Conor Daly and co-host Joey Mulinaro reported for duty on another edition of Speed Street. The guys gave some real-time reactions to the test results and debated whether the results would be useful due to the track not being a part of the current IndyCar schedule. They also discussed Marco Andretti’s 2024 switch to the NASCAR/ARCA world and Jimmie Johnson’s induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. After the break, Lindsay Brewer, one of Juncos-Hollinger Racing's drivers in the 2024 Indy NXT Series joined the show to chat about her path through the world of motorsports and how many fans may have the wrong impression of her. She revealed that while she has no family ties to the sport, a trip to a go-kart facility for a birthday party when she was 11 sparked an enduring love for speed that she continues to chase today. After working her way through the kart and Legends racing ranks, Lindsay found herself on the Road to Indy, graduating into the Indy NXT class this season for the next step in the pursuit of her dream of starting in the Indianapolis 500. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amidst a big freeze in the Midwest, Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro reconvene for another edition of Speed Street. Despite being the middle of January, there were a lot of developments in the racing industry over the past week. Conor shares the details of the breaking story that Dale Coyne Racing prospect Danial Frost will be putting his racing career on hiatus to serve a mandatory term in the Singaporean military. The guys also react to Jimmie Johnson expanding his 2024 NASCAR Cup efforts and the big ARCA test at Daytona which saw veteran racers Marco Andretti and Shane Van Gisbergen turning superspeedway laps. Conor and Joey discuss the NFL Wildcard Weekend which saw some bewildering results, and arguably far too much focus on a certain pop-star celebrity. During the weekend podium segment, the Speed Street crew reminds listeners to beware of frozen pipes this winter, shouts out Indiana sports going big and Costco memberships. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are back again to kick off the 2024 season of Speed Street. The guys recap their holiday breaks which included cooking, bad movies and subdued New Years Eve celebrations. The guys also react to this week’s breaking news of Ray Evernham acquiring the trademark rights to the defunct International Race of Champions series and speculate what could come of the deal. Conor updates listeners on his 2024 racing plans and what developments have been made in the IndyCar Silly Season. Speed Street kicks off the year with a bang by welcoming sports business content creator and host of the Joe Pomp Show, Joe Pompliano. The interview goes on to discuss what strategy can be used by IndyCar to welcome new eyes to the sport. Joe explains a shift in the sports industry where fans are more likely to follow athletes as opposed to teams as a whole, and how superstars in a sport do a lot to propel the overall popularity of a professional league. They also speculate the timeline for streaming overtaking cable television, and how more and more broadcasting deals may implement several partners, similar to the recent NASCAR renewal. Finally, Joe gives listeners insight into what he believes are two of the most lucrative sports endorsements in history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last episode of the 2023 Speed Street season is finally here and Conor Daly and Joey Mulinaro are back to discuss some huge IndyCar news drops. The guys talk about IndyCar officially announcing the hybrid engine delay for 2024, a huge sponsor loss for one team that is a huge pick-up for Alex Palou, why one of the manufacturers is making comments about leaving IndyCar if certain changes aren’t made, Callum Ilott’s new gig for next year, and list off three items on their Christmas list. Then, they talk with legendary competitive food eater Joey Chestnut about how he got started in competitive food eating, the grossest food he’s had to eat, how he trains his body to handle large amounts of food, his most recent international trip to detox, his favorite moment from being on the same season of The Amazing Race as Conor, and teases his next world record food eating goal for 2024. FOLLOW THE SHOW & GET OUR MERCH: https://linktr.ee/speedstreetpod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Conor Daly is back from IndyCar’s big State of the Union meeting to recap the latest series news with co-host Joey Mulinaro on Speed Street. The guys talk about which drivers made their presence known at the meeting, a potential new rule change coming for next year, how the hybrid engine system development is coming along, how many cars Conor expects to attempt the 2024 Indy 500, and teases his racing plans for next year. FOLLOW THE SHOW & GET OUR MERCH: https://linktr.ee/speedstreetpod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Thanksgiving is officially over and the Speed Street neighborhood sets its sights on the upcoming holiday season. Conor Daly is joined by producer Ben Walton to discuss Conor’s Thanksgiving, his final thoughts on the 2023 F1 season including Max Verstappen threatening retirement if certain changes aren’t made in the sport, RFK’s new third car entry program in the NASCAR Cup Series, and a wild update in the Alex Palou versus McLaren legal battle. Then, the guys talk with Chip Ganassi Racing Driver and 2023 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Marcus Armstrong about deciding only to run road and street courses this past season, his past career as a Ferrari Academy driver, why he decided to run the Macau Grand Prix in the F3 championship, his first impressions of an IndyCar on an oval, and his wild podcast venture. FOLLOW THE SHOW & GET OUR MERCH: https://linktr.ee/speedstreetpod To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices