Trackside Podcast

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap today’s oval test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from Alex Palou, Pato O’Ward, Takuma Sato, and Alexander Rossi. They also talk about how the test went after the repave in turn 2 along with new brakes and dampers. They later talk about A.J. Foyt Enterprises coming back into Indy NXT with a technical partnership from HMD Motorsports. They later get into the latest in silly season rumors regarding Dale Coyne Racing, Juncos Hollinger Racing, Caio Collett, Mick Schumacher, and Devlin DeFrancesco. They also talk about the latest news regarding Andretti Global and Prema Racing. In the second segment, they talk about the newest F1 TV deal that’s streaming exclusively on Apple TV, and how IndyCar can jump at this. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers fan questions about Mick Schumacher, racing at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval and the Kansas Speedway, and Jacob Abel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on a Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Rinus VeeKay moving to Juncos Hollinger Racing as their lead driver in 2026, replacing Conor Daly. They later recap testing from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with Mick Schumacher in the spotlight. They also talk about what’s next and the latest contract words for Daly, Sting Ray Robb, Nolan Siegel, Devlin DeFrancesco, Romain Grosjean, Caio Collett, and Schumacher. In the second segment, they talk about the recent updates from the Zak Brown/McLaren vs. Alex Palou court case.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the recent TV numbers from this past weekend, and later answers fan questions on X.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on a Monday night edition of Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk recap the NASCAR weekend at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval with Shane van Gisbergen winning the Cup Series race, while Connor Zilisch won the Xfinity Series race. They also talk about the possibility of Zilisch testing an IndyCar with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing. They later talk about if Ryan Hunter-Reay and/or Conor Daly could return to Dreyer & Reinbold or if he could be the fourth driver for Arrow McLaren in the 2026 Indy 500. Later, they recap the recent rookie testing from Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with Felipe Nasr being the fastest, and preview the upcoming test days at World Wide Technology Raceway. In the second segment, they talk about the increase of leader’s circle prize money. They also talk about new street course races in the future that involve NFL stadiums. They later talk about Pato O’Ward speaking on the series missing out to race at Mexico City in 2026 and how to go forward. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin answers fan questions from X.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about James Hinchcliffe and Romain Grosjean getting to test a Haas F1 car at Mugello over the weekend. They later talk about Jack Harvey returning to drive the #24 INVST Chevrolet with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in the 2026 Indy 500. They also talk about where Ryan Hunter-Reay could land for the 2026 Indy 500, and which open seats and drivers remain for the race. Later, they talk about Ron Ruzewski moving to Andretti Global as the new team principle. They also talk about new faces for the Mid-Ohio preseason testing: Niels Koolen at Chip Ganassi Racing, Kakunoshin Ohta at Meyer Shank Racing, and Felipe Nasr at Team Penske. Other testing news at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course with Mick Schumacher at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Lochie Hughes at Andretti Global, and Enzo Fittipaldi at Arrow McLaren for Sebring testing.  In the second segment, they talk about the significance of Mick Schumacher testing for Rahal. They also talk about the Alex Palou/McLaren trial going on in London. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about a possible return to Cleveland in 2028.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the IMSA Battle on the Bricks race from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with Action Express Cadillac winning with drivers Jack Aitken, Earl Bamber, and Fredrick Vesti, along with Jackson Lee sweeping the weekend in Lamborghini Super Trofeo in Indy. They also talk about Dale Coyne Racing signing Dennis Hauger along with a technical alliance with Andretti Global for 2026. They later talk about which teams need technical alliances and who are some of the top free agents in engineers. They later talk about David Malukas officially moving to Team Penske in 2026, and which other drivers and teams are in play for free agency. In the second segment, they answer fan questions on X, with topics from Richmond Raceway, Phoenix Raceway, and lack of sponsorship for some teams.   To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks more about Jackson Lee’s winning weekend in Indy for Lamborghini Super Trofeo and what’s next for him.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the release of the 2026 IndyCar schedule. The schedule consists of the loss of Thermal Club, Iowa, and Toronto, the addition of Arlington and Markham, and the return of Phoenix (in collaboration weekend with NASCAR) and a doubleheader back at Milwaukee. They also talk about how there will be no Mexico City or Washington D.C. on the calendar, and O’Ward’s comments on not racing in Mexico City next season. In the second segment, they talk about Nashville moving to the summer for a 400-mile night race and Laguna Seca moving back as the season finale. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour and talks about Formula 1 moving the time of the Canadian Grand Prix, so it won’t conflict with the 110th Indianapolis 500. To start the second hour of the show, Kevin talks about Jackson Lee’s Lamborghini Super Trofeo win this past weekend at Road America, and previews the upcoming IMSA weekend at Indianapolis. Kevin later talks about the importance of having IndyCar and NASCAR together at Phoenix, and having an oval race before the Indy 500. Kevin later answers fan questions on X, along with the new rumors of Rinus VeeKay no longer going to Foyt. In the penultimate segment, Kevin talks about an announcement on the new Team Penske driver tomorrow. He later answers more fan questions on possibilities for the 2027 schedule with Mexico City, Denver, Philadelphia, and New Hampshire. Kevin later compares stats between Rick Mears and Alex Palou. In the final segment, Kevin talks about a new engineer for Will Power at Andretti. Kevin also talks about NTT leaving Arrow McLaren at the end of the 2026 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Colton Herta officially leaving IndyCar to transition as a test driver for the new Cadillac F1 team, with Will Power replacing Herta. They also talk about the possibility of Herta returning for an Indy 500 one off, along with Marco Andretti. In the second segment, they answer fan questions from X, about the future of Rinus VeeKay and WEC/IMSA updates. To wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin previews the second hour with dates for the 2026 schedule, Indy NXT, and the new video game. To start the second hour of the show, they talk about the new race in Markham for 2026 and if there will be a break in the schedule due to the World Cup. They later talk about Chip Ganassi Racing and the future of Scott Dixon. They later talk about a possible contract clause for David Malukas. In the penultimate segment, they talk answer more fan questions, with why there was two different tire compounds for Nashville. They later talk about Juncos Hollinger Racing rejoining Indy NXT for 2026 and other potential lineups. They also talk about the potential future races in Mexico City and Washington D.C. In the final segment, Kevin talks about an article on the realistic obstacles of the Arkham, and the future of Honda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.