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Trackside Podcast
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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.
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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview the upcoming IMSA race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. They later talk about the latest schedule rumors for the 2027 IndyCar season, and what the fate is for Nashville, Laguna Seca, the season finale, and other potential tracks added. In the second segment, they talk about if the future schedule could any international races. They also talk about the possibility of more NASCAR collaboration weekends. They even talk about a possible leaked date for Gateway next season, and it may possibly conflict with Le Mans again. They later talk about how the new F1 race in Madrid had little to no action. Finally, they talk about the new guidelines for Indy NXT drivers getting into IndyCar, and how it effected the Josh Pierson deal of going to A.J. Foyt Racing. In the final segment, they preview which IndyCar drivers will be racing at the IMSA race at Indianapolis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 2026 season finale from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Scott McLaughlin earning his first win, Alex Palou officially celebrating his fifth championship, Kyle Kirkwood securing second in the championship, Alexander Rossi getting his first podium finish with Ed Carpenter Racing, Dennis Hauger winning rookie of the year, and Scott Dixon losing his winning streak in his final season with Chip Ganassi Racing. In the second segment, they talk about the IR-28 test dates for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. They also talk about the latest silly season news, with Nikita Johnson earning the 2026 Indy NXT championship and throwing his hat in the ring. They also talk about the new guidelines to get into IndyCar for next season. In the final segment, Kevin talks about the IndyCar championship banquet and recapping the Indy NXT championship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap a dominant Milwaukee doubleheader weekend from Pato O’Ward, with Alex Palou officially clinching his 5th championship. They also talk about the mass confusion of having the rain delay during the races and which race happened in which order. They later talk about the 5-year extension with Snap-On and the Milwaukee Mile. They also talk about the career weekend Christian Lundgaard had with his first oval podium. They later talk about the difficult season Scott Dixon has had and how David Malukas had another potential first win slip away. In the second segment, they preview the season finale weekend from Laguna Seca. They also talk about where Alex Palou now ranks among the all-time greats. They later talk about who could get second in the championship battle. In the final segment, Kevin talks about Chevrolet’s official statement on David Malukas’s engine problem and talks about the TV ratings from Milwaukee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap a monumental and historic weekend as Kyle Kirkwood dominated the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. They also talk about Alex Palou’s disastrous race as he dealt with multiple issues and had his championship lead cut to 91 points. They later talk about if IndyCar could go back to exploring more street race options in the northeast. In the second segment, they talk about the best monuments and museums they experienced in D.C. They also talk about who else had great and bad race weekends from D.C. They later talk about Andretti Global sweeping all this season’s inaugural street races this year. They also talk about the latest in silly season and points standings. They finally preview the upcoming double header weekend in Milwaukee. In the final segment, Kevin talks about the 3.282 million TV ratings for Washington D.C. and if they should return for next year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap a hectic weekend for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham with the track not being completed on Friday to Marcus Ericsson winning his first race of the season. They also talk about whether Conor Daly could come back for the doubleheader weekend in Milwaukee. They later talk about the rumors of Yuki Tsunoda being in talks to get the Meyer Shank Racing seat in 2027. In the second segment, they later answer fan questions about the track layout mishap from Markham. They later preview the upcoming race weekend for the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. In the final segment, Kevin talks about parts of the NASCAR and IndyCar schedule taking shape. They also talk about David Malsher-Lopez leaving RACER and the RACER Magazine shutting down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.



