Drafting the Circuits

The DTC panel previews the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500. We break down the field and attempt to separate the contenders from the pretenders and discuss how strategy will affect the race. Additionally we talk about the NASCAR weekend at the Daytona Road Course and the Spanish Grand Prix. With Richard Youden, Seth Eggert and Luis Torres. Hosted by Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel breaks down the action from Silverstone where Max Verstappen wins the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix. Additionally, we take a look at Austin Cindric's career as he wins yet another Xfinity race in 2020 at Road America. Kevin Harvick also swept the Cup races at Michigan while the Indianapolis Motor Speedway officially opened for practice for the 104th running of the Greatest Spectacle in...

The DTC panel sorts through the myriad of reactions from Indy 500 fans on the heels of the announcement that the race will run without fans. We also discuss a great show from NASCAR at New Hampshire and dive deep into 2021 contract negotiations for several drivers, including Bubba Wallace, Clint Bowyer and Kyle Larson. Additionally, we look at the British Grand Prix from Silverstone and discuss th...

The DTC panel discusses how the Indianapolis 500 will look with 25% capacity, wellness checks, masks and social distancing. Additional topics include an action packed double-header for the Indycars at Iowa and F1 at Hungary. We also look back at NASCAR's All Star Race and their weekend at Texas. The decision to scrap practice and qualifications for the balance of the year is also discussed along w...

IndyCar brings fans back to the track for an incredible double-header at Road America. The DTC panel discusses how Scott Dixon has become nearly unstoppable with the addition of Mike Cannon to the staff at Ganassi Racing. We also break down the first series win for Felix Rosenqvist over Pato O'Ward in race two as well as several other Indycar topics. Additionally, we report on the F1 race in Austr...

The DTC panel responds to the news that Fernando Alonso will return to the Formula One grid in 2021 and recaps the season-opening Grand Prix from Austria. Additionally, we break down the historic Indycar/Xfinity/Cup Series triple-header that was held at Indianapolis this past weekend. With Seth Eggert, Richard Youden and Luis Torres. Hosted by Frank Santoroski

The DTC panel gives you a July 4th weekend preview, where all the major series will be in action on the same weekend for the first time since 2019. Topics include the unprecedented Indycar/Cup Series double-header in Indianapolis and the kick-off of the 2020 F1 season in Austria. Additionally we wrap up last week's racing action from Pocono and have a discussion about social and political messages...

The DTC panel welcomes Award-winning author and marketing/PR professional Jade Gurss to the show. Jade talks about his collaboration with the late John Andretti on the autobiography titled "Racer" set to be released in early fall. Additionally, Gurss shares stories about writing the book "Beast", speaks about his time working as the PR contact for Dale Earnhardt Jr., collaborating with Darrel Walt...

The DTC panel welcomes Award-winning author and marketing/PR professional Jade Gurss to the show. Jade talks about his collaboration with the late John Andretti on the autobiography titled "Racer" set to be released in early fall. Additionally, Gurss shares stories about writing the book "Beast", speaks about his time working as the PR contact for Dale Earnhardt Jr., collaborating with Darrel Walt...

The Drafting the Circuits panel breaks down the NASCAR action from Martinsville and Homestead and previews Talladega. Additional topics include reaction to NASCAR's decision to ban the Confederate Flag, and the announcement of the 2020 Hall of Fame inductees. We also have a discussion about career possibilities for Brad Keselowski who is in a contract year, and the announcement that the All-Star r...

The DTC panel examines the financial difficulties of the Williams F1 Team and discussed what may become of one of the most successful teams in Motorsports. We also break down the good, the bad and the ugly coming out of the Indycar series opener in Texas. Track compounds, impounds, tires, electronics failures and the aeroscreen all played a part in the race. We round out the show with a report on...

Fans of the NTT IndyCar Series already endure the longest off-season, and it's been even longer with the shutdown. With that Series returning to action this weekend in Texas, Drafting the Circuits devotes the entire hour to IndyCar. Series insiders Joey Barnes and Christopher Deharde join Richard Youden and Luis Torres on the panel to discuss Texas, and do a team-by-team preview of the 2020 season...

The DTC panel takes a look at the multiple NASCAR races from Charlotte this week, including the Coca Cola 600. Additionally, Indycar insider Joey Barnes joins the panel to give the latest updates as that series prepares to start their season at Texas in early June. With Richard Youden, Luis Torres, Joey Barnes and Frank Santoroski.

Live racing finally returns in the form of a pair of NASCAR Cup events at Darlington. The DTC panel discusses how motor racing looks in the current climate with no fans, limited media and social distancing procedures. We also take a look at the Formula One silly season as 2021 driver changes are being made before the 2020 season even gets underway. Additional topics include more changes to the Ind...

The DTC panel kicks off the month of May Extravaganza, by sharing stories from some of the most memorable races at Indianapolis, Monaco and Charlotte. Additional topics include numerology and how race cars get their numbers, the breakdown from the latest iRace and preparations for returning to racing. With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski

The DTC looks at some of the most amazing comebacks in racing history. Included are stories of comebacks from devastating injury, comebacks within a race and career comebacks after retirement. Additional topics include the 2020 racing schedules beginning to take shape, Matt Kenseth's return to NASCAR and Lando Norris' venture into Indycar iRacing. With Seth Eggert, Richard Youden, and Luis Torres....

With racing still on hold, the DTC panel has a discussion about drivers that walked away from driving while still at the top of their game. Our conversation includes Jackie Stewart, Junior Johnson, Rick Mears, Carl Edwards, Bobby Unser, Nico Rosberg among others. With Richard Youden, Seth Eggert and Luis Torres. Hosted by Frank Santoroski

The DTC panel takes a look at the real-world ramifications of Kyle Larson's indiscretion during an iRace, and ponders his future in the sport. We also have a nice discussion remembering the career of racing legend, Stirling Moss, who passed away last week at the age of 90. Additional topics include all of the iRacing, eRacing, an RFactor results and news. With Seth Eggert, Richard Youden and Frank...

The DTC panel tackles a variety of topics this week including the story of how a driver lost a real-world sponsor because of a virtual race. We also break down the revised schedules for IndyCar, NASCAR, Formula One and LeMans while exploring the possibility of more shared weekends once racing resumes. In the second segment, we discuss the nominees for the NASCAR Hall of Fame class of 2020. With Se...

While much of the country is under a "safer at home" order, the DTC panel recommends and reviews racing movies and auto racing themed films. In an effort to give you some ideas, we discuss documentary films, movies based on true stories, dramatic works and comedies. With Seth Eggert, Richard Youden and Christopher Deharde. Hosted by Frank Santoroski.

ournalists Seth Eggert and Justin Melillo, both well-versed in covering eRacing and virtual motorsports, suddenly find themselves thrust into the spotlight as this platform is the only racing happening in the world. Additional topics include the panel sharing race memories and stumping one another with trivia. Featuring Richard Youden, Seth Eggert, Justin Melillo and Hosted by Frank Santoroski.

Covid 19 has put motorsports into "No Racing" mode. With nothing going on in the racing world (other than cancellations), the DTC team presents a light-hearted episode to take your mind off of the gloom and doom. The panel shares some early racing memories, embarrassing stories, and attempts to stump one another with trivia questions. Featuring Richard Youden, Seth Eggert and Christopher DeHarde....

The DTC panel looks at the racing action from NASCAR at Phoenix, as we discuss and comment on the early season. We also take a look at how the Covoid-19 virus is beginning to effect motor racing events at both the national and international level. Additional topics include a preview of the opening races for Formula 1 and IndyCar. With Seth Eggert, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski.

he DTC panel looks at NASCAR's Next Gen car and examines the changes coming for 2021, including the single lug nut that has seen some strong opinions. F1 analyst, Richard Youden, also breaks down the settlement between Ferrari and the FIA that has the rest of the F1 teams screaming Foul. Additional topics include Tony Stewart's plans to run an Xfinity car and Jimmie Johnson and his upcoming IndyCa...

The DTC panel takes a look back at the Cup race in Vegas and explores the growing world of iRacing and eSports. Additional topics include Fernando Alonso's plans for Indianapolis and a look at the unique steering system that will debut on the Mercedes F1 cars this season. With Richard Youden, Seth Eggert, Justin Melillo and Frank Santoroski