Trackside Podcast

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about the latest in silly season news, with Marcus Armstrong moving to the #60 in Meyer Shank Racing, while Arrow McLaren signing Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, and Ryan Hunter-Reay for the Indy 500 in 2027, and booting Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel. They later talk about who could drive the #9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda and the...

Tonight, on Trackside with  Curt Cavin  and  Kevin Lee , they preview the Detroit Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio. What would it take for Scott Dixon to leave Chip Ganassi Racing, and how it compares to stars leaving their teams in other sports. More talks about names swirling around in silly seaason rumors.  In the second segment, they discuss&nb...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they recap the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America with Christian Lundgaard overcoming a damaged front wing on the opening lap to win his second race of the season. They also talk about Alex Palou’s speeding penalty with Felix Rosenqvist not covering him in time, Marcus Armstrong’s engine failure in the closing laps, another impressive...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about the recent passing of team owner Dennis Reinbold. They later talk about the latest free agency rumors across the series. In the second segment, they preview this weekend’s race from Road America and if anyone can catch back up to Alex Palou’s points lead. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they recap the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway with Josef Newgarden winning for the second time this season, sixth at Gateway, and 34th career win, with 20 of them coming on ovals. They also talk about the late-night start and how the rain affected the race. They also talk about Marcus Ericsson and Christian Rasm...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they recap the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix as Alex Palou cruised to his fourth win of the season. They also talk about the harsh amount of cautions during the race and the backlash to it after IndyCar changed their caution ruling after Alexander Rossi stopped during the Sonsio Grand Prix at Indianapolis. They later talk about Josef Newgarden r...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they recap the 110th Indianapolis 500 with Felix Rosenqvist winning by .023 seconds in the closest finish in Indy 500 history over David Malukas. They also talk about the three-way photo finish for third place from Scott McLaughlin, Pato O’Ward, and Marcus Armstrong by .015 seconds. They later talk about which drivers and cars looked so c...

Tonight on Trackside, Derek Schultz fills in with  Curt Cavin , recapping Carb Day practice and the ever-tantalizing Wienie 500 before previewing this Sunday's 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. In the second segment, Derek and Curt talk about who stands out among the field as true competitors in this weekend's Greatest Spectacle. To wrap up another edition of the show, Derek and Curt rem...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they host their annual 2026 Burger Bash! They start the show joined with Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing and Jack Harvey of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to talk about the Indy 500 and Carb Day. They are later joined with Conor Daly of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to recap qualifying and talk about the Indy 500. They are later joined w...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about the upcoming schedule for Carb Day with weather coming in and how it could affect practice, the Wienie 500, and the pit stop competition. They also talk about Alexander Rossi’s condition from his live Off Track with Hinch & Rossi podcast from Cracker Barrel. They later talk about which IndyCar drivers’ first win...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about the statement from Ed Carpenter Racing saying Alexander Rossi had successful outpatient procedures to minor injuries sustained to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle, with full intent to practice on Carb Day and race on Sunday. They later talk about what the next steps for Rossi. They also talk about the unpredictable...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they recap today’s massive crash in practice involving Alexander Rossi, Pato O’Ward, and Romain Grosjean, with Rossi the only one not cleared yet. They later talk about if Rossi doesn’t get medically cleared, who could replace him for the 110th Indianapolis 500. They later recap qualifying on Sunday after rain washed out Satur...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Landon Coons , as he fills in for Kevin Lee , they recap Fast Friday practice and preview what tomorrow will bring with the first day of qualifications with weather in the area. In the second segment, they talk about the qualifying draw and where drivers will roll out for the qualifying session tomorrow. To wrap up another edition of the show, they talk mo...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and John Herrick , as he fills in for Kevin Lee , they recap day three of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500, with Pato O’Ward going to the top of the board at 227.308 mph. They also talk about Conor Daly, Marcus Armstrong, and Romain Grosjean continuing to impress so far. They later talk about Ryan Hunter-Reay and Arrow McLaren continuing to strugg...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and John Herrick , as he fills in for Kevin Lee , they talk about how the Indy 500 is sold out once again. They later talk about talk about Katherine Legge announcing that she’ll be competing in the Indy 500/Coke 600 double this year. They also talk about TV ratings from the Sonsio Grand Prix and Carson Hocevar at today’s practice session. In the s...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw , as he fills in for Kevin Lee , they recap the first day of practice for the 110th Indy 500 with Alex Palou topping the charts at 225.937 mph late in the session after coming back from mechanical gremlins. They also talk about who looks good in race trim and in qualifying trim.   They later talk about Conor Daly’s impressive...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about Christian Lundgaard snapping an almost three-year winless drought and passing David Malukas late to win the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis road course. They also talk Alexander Rossi’s comments over his hybrid failure and being stranded on the front stretch, along with mixed confusion on strategies from Alex Palou,...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw , who is filling in for Kevin Lee , they talk about how rain postponed qualifying for the Sonsio Grand Prix, pushing it to tomorrow morning at 10:30. They later go back through the history of rain races at the Indy GP. They talk about Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood dominating the two practice sessions earlier today. In the second segment, they...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about Indiana Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard doing the two-seater for the Indy GP. They later talk about the latest press conference where drivers were asked about the push-to-pass usage from Long Beach, and the names of drivers and the amount used released. They also talk about how Ryan Hunter-Reay can benefit Arrow McLaren. In t...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about who could dethrone Alex Palou on the Indianapolis GP and if Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing can return to their sweet spot. They later talk about if bumping could come back if there’s a third engine manufacture. In the second segment, Kevin talks with Kim Jones of the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation to talk about the...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about push-to-pass now being enabled at all times on road/street courses once the car crosses the alternate start-finish line after the green flag. They also talk about Felix Rosenqvist becoming a new father. They later talk about which teams were using their 500 cars during the open test. In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk ab...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about the recent passing of Alex Zanardi and look back at his success. They later talk about Katherine Legge running the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen before she competes in the Indy 500 and reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli could be getting a test with Arrow McLaren. They also talk about manufacturing charters and Sam&...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about Alex Palou’s contract extension beyond 2027. They later break down the charter news of teams without charters cannot compete in races other than the Indy 500 beginning next year. They also talk about Colton Herta fastest in Practice for F2 in Miami along with the new CW/ESPN streaming deal for the NASCAR O’Reilly Aut...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they talk about early contract talks between Nolan Siegel, Marcus Ericsson, Marcus Armstrong and more. They also talk about Mick Schumacher dealing with a left wrist injury ever since his crash at St. Petersburg. They later talk about the Indy 500 pace car unveiling and IU football head coach Curt Cignetti as the driver. In the second segment,...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee , they recap the second day of the Indy 500 open test with Caio Collet and Josef Newgarden fastest overall, Jack Harvey’s engine expiring, and a lucky fox and an unlucky bird. They also talk about how they think Conor Daly could be a legitimate contender for the Indy 500. They later talk about who could challenge Alex Palou and an expected...