Trackside Podcast

This week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin look ahead to this week’s IndyCar race at Barber Motorsports Park in Alabama. They break down Silly Season rumors that are in full swing, and look back on last week’s open test at IMS. In addition, they discuss the new qualification format for the Indy 500, which features two rounds on Sunday to set the first four rows of three, including the Firestone Fast Six to set the pole. Curt and Kevin break down some of the positives and negatives of the new format. Our News of the Day brought to you by the Indianapolis Speedrome and Circle City Raceway is IndyCar’s new environmental initiatives, including “green” tires, which will debut at Nashville later this year. Later in the show, they break down Silly Season news, including a report from the IndyStar that Pato O’Ward is expected to sign a contract extension with Arrow McLaren SP, and that Alexander Rossi may join Pato with the team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa

This week on Trackside, Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin preview this week’s 32-car open test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They look ahead to some of the storylines over the next couple of days, including Indy 500 rookies Romain Grosjean and Jimmie Johnson, new liveries, and how some part-time entries will fill out their staff. They discuss Paretta Autosport’s partnership with Ed Carpenter Racing for three road course races later this season with Simona de Silvestro driving.  They give their latest educated guesses on who the 33rd and potentially a 34th entry for the Indy 500 will be, including the potential for Juncos-Hollinger Racing to field a second car. The Trackside News of the Week brought to you by the Indianapolis Speedrome and Circle City Raceway is that Josef Newgarden and his wife Ashley welcomed their first child, Kota, to the world.  Later in the show, the guys take listener questions, and unveil the return of The Prime 47 Burger Bash, which will take place Monday, May 23rd