122 - Roll Speed - Long Beach Winner Scott Dixon on Fuel Saving and Championship Prospects
Digest
The Speed Street podcast kicks off with a recap of the Long Beach IndyCar race, highlighting the qualifying results, with Felix Rosenqvist taking pole position. The hosts discuss the race's key moments, including the early yellow flag caused by Christian Rasterson's crash, the various pit stop strategies, and the exciting finish with Scott Dixon taking the win. They also analyze the race's ratings, which were lower than expected, and discuss the upcoming Barber Motorsports Park race. The podcast concludes with a four-minute fun segment where the hosts discuss their experiences at Long Beach, including a Pokemon card trade and a celebrity encounter with Jennifer Garner. They also share their thoughts on the upcoming Barber race and the state of the IndyCar series. The hosts then discuss the upcoming Barber Motorsports Park race and make predictions for the race. They then discuss the random Indy 500 driver of the week, Carl Williams, and then they wrap up the show with a preview of the Indianapolis Grand Prix.
Outlines
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Introduction and Long Beach Race Recap
This Chapter begins with the introduction of the Speed Street podcast and a brief overview of the Long Beach IndyCar race. The hosts discuss the qualifying results, with Felix Rosenqvist taking pole position, and highlight the key moments of the race, including the early yellow flag caused by Christian Rasterson's crash and the various pit stop strategies employed by the drivers.
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Race Analysis and Overall Impressions
This Chapter delves into a more detailed analysis of the Long Beach race, with the hosts discussing the race's overall impressions, the excitement of the finish, and the strategic plays that unfolded throughout the race. They also discuss the penalties handed out during the race, including a drive-through penalty for Pato O'Ward and a five-position penalty for Christian Lundgaard.
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Cole and Herda Incident and Fuel-Saving Strategies
This Chapter focuses on the incident between Colton Herta and Joseph Newgarden, analyzing the nature of the corner and the potential for unintentional contact. The hosts also discuss Scott Dixon's fuel-saving strategy, highlighting his ability to maintain speed while conserving fuel, and delve into the technical aspects of fuel-saving techniques.
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Race Ratings and IndyCar's Future
This Chapter delves into the discussion of the Long Beach race ratings, which were lower than expected. The hosts compare the ratings to NASCAR races and discuss the challenges of attracting viewers to IndyCar. They also explore the importance of marketing and promoting the series to a wider audience and discuss the potential impact of a more consistent schedule.
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Four Minutes of Fun: Barber Motorsports Park and Statues
This Chapter features a four-minute fun segment where the hosts discuss their experiences at Barber Motorsports Park, specifically the unique statues located around the track. They express their curiosity about the history and origins of these statues, which include figures from Greek mythology, animals, and even an elf girl in the water.
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Four Minutes of Fun: Pokemon Card Trade and Taylor Swift
This Chapter continues the four-minute fun segment, with the hosts discussing a Pokemon card trade that took place at Long Beach. They also delve into the recent release of Taylor Swift's new album and speculate about a possible reference to Fernando Alonso in one of the songs.
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Interview with Scott Dixon
This Chapter features an interview with four-time Indy 500 champion Scott Dixon. The hosts discuss Dixon's recent win at Long Beach, his fuel-saving strategy, and his outlook for the upcoming Indy 500. They also delve into Dixon's personal life, including his family and his hobbies.
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Scott Dixon's Thoughts on Andretti Autosport's Expansion
This Chapter features a discussion between the hosts and Scott Dixon about Andretti Autosport's expansion to four cars. Dixon shares his insights on the team's growth, the challenges of integrating new personnel, and the importance of finding the right people. He also expresses his satisfaction with the team's performance so far this season.
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Barber Motorsports Park Preview and Predictions
This Chapter focuses on the upcoming Barber Motorsports Park race. The hosts discuss the track's characteristics, the potential for overtaking, and the impact of the new tires. They then make their predictions for the top three finishers, with Chase and Bobby each selecting their top three drivers.
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Random Indy 500 Driver of the Week: Carl Williams
This Chapter features a discussion about the random Indy 500 driver of the week, Carl Williams. The hosts share information about Williams's career, his participation in the Indy 500, and his tragic death in a motorcycle accident. They also speculate about the circumstances surrounding his death.
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Indianapolis Grand Prix Preview
This Chapter concludes the podcast with a preview of the upcoming Indianapolis Grand Prix. The hosts express their excitement for the race and discuss their plans for the weekend. They also mention the possibility of Chase experiencing a ride in an IndyCar.
Keywords
Long Beach IndyCar Race
The Long Beach IndyCar race is an annual event held on the streets of Long Beach, California. It is one of the most popular and prestigious races on the IndyCar Series calendar, known for its challenging street circuit and its vibrant atmosphere.
Scott Dixon
Scott Dixon is a New Zealand professional racing driver who competes in the NTT IndyCar Series. He is a six-time IndyCar Series champion, a four-time Indianapolis 500 winner, and is widely considered one of the greatest IndyCar drivers of all time. He is known for his exceptional driving skills, his strategic prowess, and his ability to conserve fuel.
Barber Motorsports Park
Barber Motorsports Park is a motorsports complex located in Birmingham, Alabama. It is known for its challenging road course, which features a variety of elevation changes and technical corners. The track is also home to a collection of unique statues, which add to its distinctive character.
Fuel-Saving Strategy
Fuel-saving strategy is a crucial aspect of IndyCar racing, where drivers must balance speed and fuel consumption to maximize their chances of winning. Drivers employ various techniques to conserve fuel, such as lifting early on the brakes, coasting down hills, and using a more conservative driving style.
Indy 500
The Indianapolis 500, also known as the Indy 500, is an annual auto race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. It is one of the most prestigious and popular motorsports events in the world, known for its high speeds, its long history, and its iconic status.
Andretti Autosport
Andretti Autosport is an American professional auto racing team that competes in the NTT IndyCar Series. The team is owned by Michael Andretti, a former IndyCar driver and the son of racing legend Mario Andretti. Andretti Autosport has a long history of success in IndyCar, having won multiple championships and the Indianapolis 500.
Carl Williams
Carl Williams was an American race car driver who competed in the USAC Championship Car series from 1965 to 1972. He participated in six Indianapolis 500 races, with his best finish being ninth place. Williams tragically died in a motorcycle accident in 1973.
Indianapolis Grand Prix
The Indianapolis Grand Prix is an annual auto race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. It is a part of the NTT IndyCar Series and is known for its challenging road course, which features a combination of high-speed straights and technical corners.
Q&A
What were the key highlights of the Long Beach IndyCar race?
The race featured an early yellow flag caused by Christian Rasterson's crash, various pit stop strategies, and an exciting finish with Scott Dixon taking the win. The hosts also discussed the penalties handed out during the race, including a drive-through penalty for Pato O'Ward and a five-position penalty for Christian Lundgaard.
How did Scott Dixon manage to win the Long Beach race despite starting in 10th place?
Dixon employed a fuel-saving strategy, allowing him to conserve fuel and maintain speed while others had to pit more frequently. He was also able to pass several cars during the race, ultimately securing the victory.
What were the ratings for the Long Beach IndyCar race, and how do they compare to other races?
The race had 307,000 viewers on USA Network, which was lower than expected. The hosts compared these ratings to NASCAR races and discussed the challenges of attracting viewers to IndyCar. They also explored the importance of marketing and promoting the series to a wider audience.
What are the hosts' thoughts on the upcoming Barber Motorsports Park race?
The hosts are excited about the upcoming Barber race, which is known for its challenging road course. They believe that the race will be competitive and unpredictable, with several drivers having the potential to win.
What are some of the unique features of Barber Motorsports Park?
The track is known for its collection of unique statues, which include figures from Greek mythology, animals, and even an elf girl in the water. The hosts expressed their curiosity about the history and origins of these statues.
What is Scott Dixon's outlook for the upcoming Indy 500?
Dixon is optimistic about his chances at the Indy 500, believing that his team has a strong car and that he has the potential to win. He is also focused on winning the race, which he considers to be extremely challenging.
What does Scott Dixon do to relax and unwind when he's not racing?
Dixon enjoys spending time with his family, which includes a 14-year-old, a 12-year-old, and a four-year-old. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with friends.
What are the hosts' predictions for the Barber Motorsports Park race?
The hosts believe that the race will be competitive and unpredictable, with several drivers having the potential to win. They are excited to see how the race unfolds and who will emerge victorious.
Who is Carl Williams, and what is his connection to the Indy 500?
Carl Williams was an American race car driver who competed in the USAC Championship Car series and participated in six Indianapolis 500 races. He tragically died in a motorcycle accident in 1973.
Show Notes
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.
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