Lap It Like It’s Hot: An IndyCar Podcast

Welcome to the Lap It Like It’s Hot Podcast! Two midwestern millennial fangirls, Milena and Monica, are here to talk all things IndyCar! Expect race recaps, paddock gossip, and maybe even a little bit of us frantically looking up IndyCar facts and history. We love all things racing and we are here to chat, have fun, and give our thoughts (some unhinged) about the IndyCar season. Tune in to never miss a moment of the action.

Episode #24: Hot Laps with the Podium Pop Podcast

On this week's episode, we have the honor of having Celine and Grace from the Podium Pop Podcast join us! We talk about 2000 trends, could we see Rexy at an IndyCar race someday, and how more people need to watch IMSA and WEC.

10-27
01:17:09

Episode #23: Hot Laps with the Racing Thoughts Podcast

On this week's episode, we have the honor of having Meghan and Meg from the Racing Thoughts Podcast join us! We talk about all things IndyCar, the lack of pink cars on the grid, and why Java House is not sponsoring us.

10-20
01:30:20

Episode #22: Hot Laps with the Laps Down Podcast

On this week's episode, we have the honor of having Andrea and MJ from the Laps Down Podcast join us! We talk about all things IndyCar, content creation, NASCAR, do charter systems actually work, and why does Scott Dixon hate the new hybrid engine so much!

10-13
01:42:38

Episode #21: Hot Laps with Motorsport Marlee

On this week's episode, we have the honor of having our first guest of the podcast, Motorsport Marlee, join us! We talk about all things IndyCar, Sports Journalism, why there isn’t an IndyCar musical!

09-29
01:11:00

Episode #20: Our 2025 IndyCar Season Recap (Part Two)

Welcome to part two of our 2025 season recap! We take a deep dive into the second half of the grid. Both Milena and Monica rank each team and driver and what 2026 predictions they have for the team.

09-23
01:04:04

Episode #19: Our 2025 IndyCar Season Recap (Part One)

Now that (some) of the silly season dust has settled, we take a deep dive into the first half of the grid. Both Milena and Monica rank each team and driver and what 2026 predictions they have for the team.

09-15
01:09:08

Episode #18: The Final Bow in Music City

The 2025 IndyCar season has finally come to an end. While we are secretly crying that it’s over, Nashville gave us incredible heartbreak and thrills. In this episode, we will discuss how Josef Newgarden finally won at home and how silly season has turned up to 100.

09-07
42:58

Episode #17: Rasmussen’s First Win & Our Milwaukee Mile Experience

We can’t say it enough, Wisconsin loves racing! We were boots on the ground at the Milwaukee Mile, and in this week's episode we talk about our experience and how incredibly sweet it was to see Christian Rasmussen’s first IndyCar victory.

08-29
51:36

Episode #16: Un-four-gettable Championship! Toronto, Laguna Seca, and Portland Recap

In this episode we will talk about Toronto and Laguna Seca highlights and the incredible race Portland offered. Alex Palou is not a four time champion and Chip Ganassi is now tied with Penske for total number of championships. So much drama to unpack!

08-18
01:07:23

Episode #15: News Stories and Monica’s Hot Takes

With news breaking at lightning speed, Monica takes the lead to discuss significant updates and share her thoughts on the recent Fox purchase deal.

08-08
34:04

Episode #14: Centennial Wins: Pato’s 100th, Palou’s Luck, and Penske's Perfect Storm

Double header weekend means double the action and plenty to talk about. In this week's episode we take a deep dive into Pato’s centennial start, Palou’s lucky race two win, and if anyone has checked up on our three Penske drivers to see if they are doing ok.

07-19
43:20

Episode #13: Brat Girl Summer: Our Experience at Road America & Thoughts on Gateway and Mid-Ohio

We are finally back!! In this episode we go back in time to discuss Gateway & Mid-Ohio and chat about our incredible time (again) at Road America. Shout out to Dale Coyne Racing for the incredible hospitality!

07-12
01:00:57

Episode #12: Motor City Showdown: The Detroit GP Recap and Gateway Preview

In this week's episode, we are heading to the Motor City. This Detroit street circuit has always caused multiple yellows and crazy strategies - did it live up to the hype? We take some time to go over the thrills and scary moments from the GP and preview Gateway (and maybe throw a little sass from our experience last year).

06-13
37:52

Episode #11: Back Home Again..in Illinois: Our Indy500 Experience and 500 Recap

Well, we are still physically and emotionally recovering from our time at the Indy500! This week, we recap our 500 experience, the race (and drama), and deep dive into yet another Penske-gate.

06-12
50:58

Episode #10: Back Home Again in Indiana: Indy GP Recap and a Preview of the Indy500

These next few weeks will be jam packed with racing, traditions, and the biggest spectacle in racing, the Indy500! This week, we recap the Indy GP, preview the Indy500 practice and qualies, and chat about our plans for attending the Indy500 weekend!

05-16
48:03

Episode #09: Oh My It’s the Month of May: Barber GP Recap and Indy Road Course Preview

This month is jam-packed with racing, traditions, and the biggest spectacle in racing, the Indy500! This week, we recap Barber, preview the IndyGP, and chat about our experience going to the Indy GP for the first time.

05-08
46:28

Episode #08: Paving a Legacy: Dreyer Reinbold Racing & Cusick Motorsports and Barber GP Preview

We have a special episode this week talking about Dreyer Reinbold Racing and Cusick Motorsport and their history, and dive into previewing Barber - maybe Georgina will make an appearance!

05-01
38:44

Episode #07: California Dreaming: The lowdown on the Long Beach GP

With the 50th anniversary of the Long Beach Grand Prix behind us, we discuss the standout winners and highlight teams that might be under increasing pressure to deliver results.

04-18
51:52

Episode #06: Golden Jubilee Weekend: The 50th Anniversary of the Long Beach GP

We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Long Beach grand prix. Let’s go back to the golden age and preview the race all drivers want to win!

04-10
43:26

Episode #05: Unstoppable Legends: Celebrating IndyCar's Greatest of All Time

With having to wait three weeks until we see cars on track, we wanted to share with the GOATs of IndyCar. Some of them are still on the grid today! Listen in to learn a little bit more about IndyCar History and all the news and gossip from the paddock.

04-03
40:56

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