Rides & Drives Team Radio

While the drivers are on track for two days of practice, we've been studying up on what makes the Indy 500 different from every other race on the calendar. Today we talk about the car, and the preparations teams make to get their cars ready to run in the fastest, longest race on the calendar. Check out this week's episode of Rides & Drives Team Radio to start your Indy 500 preparation.

The calendar says it's still April, but in our minds it's May and we're all about the two upcoming races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Today we take a look at the driver's who are entered in the 500 who are not regular drivers in the series. We also add fuel to the Katherine Legge rumors, because, why not!?Stay tuned for more content as we get closer to the "Greatest Spe...

After yesterday's qualifying we were stoked for the green flag to fly at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. Unfortunately the race turned out to be in Scott Dixon's words, "Just a bit blah." We blame Firestone. They did their jobs too well and now the alternate tires last too long and aren't really that much faster than the primary tires. Still there was a lot to like and a...

There were some big surprises on the streets of Long Beach today. None bigger than Felix Rosenqvist taking pole position for tomorrow's race. How will that and Pato O'Ward's strong showing shape the season going forward? We start to peel back that onion and talk about the strategies we're likely to see play out during tomorrow's Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on this episode of...

It's race week, and America's premier open wheel series is headed to the west coast. The Long Beach Grand Prix is special, not just for IndyCar, but our publisher attended his first IndyCar race there. We go into the history of the Long Beach Grand Prix, Talk to Christian Lundgaard from McLaren, and talk about the different strategies that we're likely to see given the fact that the te...

Caio Collet, Dennis Hauger, and Mick Schumacher make up the rookie class of 2026. We're four races into the season so we thought it would be a good time to check in and see how they new kids are adapting to the unique challenges of IndyCar. While they've all had their ups and downs, there's a reason to see big thing from all three. We break it all down on this episode of Rides & Dr...

We're planning our coverage for the 110th running of the Indy 500. We'll be there from Fast Friday through the checkered flag on May 24th and we'll be covering it all - driver interviews, team profiles, histories, track info, and more... What would you like to see from us at the Brickyard? Let us know in the comments or shoot us a note via email or any of our socials.

Alex Palou and Chip Ganassi Racing have been so good for so long, even when things don't go right they know how to make them work. That was the story at Barber today, when they didn't have enough new tires to run a clean race, but won by 12 seconds anyway. This resourcefulness puts pressure on their competition, which often seem to crack under the pressure of perfection. Christian Lundgaar...

It was an action packed qualifying session today, starting with Will Power's early exit. Fortunately IndyCar's excellent safety systems mean he'll be on the track tomorrow instead of the hospital. While Alex did what Alex does and earned pole position, others struggled including McLaren, and Sting Ray Robb, who almost robbed Romain Grosjean of a place in the Fast 12. We talk about that...

Kyle Kirkwood sits atop the standings heading into IndyCar's first road course of the season with Alex Palou nipping at his heels. Will Power is chomping at the bit to challenge the leaders as are Pato O'Ward and Josef Newgarden. There will be a lot of action this weekend at Barber Motorsports Park. We preview it all on this episode of Rides & Drives Team Radio.

With F1 taking the month of April off because of the war in Iran, we thought we'd do a primer on IndyCar to help F1 Fans in case they want to tune into the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach to get their open wheel racing fix. Also the good news, if you enjoy Long Beach and want to watch more IndyCar even after F1 resumes, most days you can do both. We often enjoy Sunday breakfast watching F1 and...

We had a sense they'd be strong, but who could have predicted the near dominance Team Andretti displayed at the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington? Kyle Kirkwood drove a masterful race with a bold pass of Alex Palou a few laps from the finish to secure the win. Will Power made up for his early season struggles to finish third. To top it all off, the event was a big hit, with full grandst...

Qualifying at the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington answered a few questions, but raised several more that will only be answered at tomorrow's race. Can Marcus Ericsson convert pole into victory? Will Scott McLaughlin be able to move up to the field and overcome his qualifying error? And how bit a factor will tomorrow's predicted high winds play in the race? We'll have to tune in to g...

It's always interesting when racers head to a track for the first time. It will be fascinating to watch the different way each approaches it during practice. Every IndyCar driver has driven the new Arlington circuit in the simulator, but what will it really be like IRL. We got some good insights from Rossi and Rassmussen who are both being sponsored by Java House for the Java House Grand Prix...

Josef Newgarden finds his footing in the late stages of the race after Christian Rassmussen and Will Power tangle out of turn 4. This was a classic IndyCar battle, unfortunately Fox didn't do a great job of capturing it for the TV audience. We go into that and more on this episode of Rides & Drives Team Radio.

Little Dave Malukas and his Penske teammates had a great day on the oval in Phoenix. They'll be lining jup first, second and fifth for the start of the Good Ranchers 250 tomorrow afternoon. Maybe even more surprising were the performances put on by RLL's Graham Rahal and Mick Schumacher who will start third and fourth. Ganassi, Andretti, and Arrow McLaren each had disappointing days, with...

Yeah, we said it. Next to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Phoenix Raceway is the best oval on the circuit (and we love Milwaukee, Nashville, and St. Louis). It's unique shape produces some great racing so we're happy to see it back on the Calendar. Join us as we preview the track, the competition, and other important details for this dual IndyCar/NASCAR weekend in the desert.

IndyCar is back and the season started off with a bang at St. Pete. Alex Palou laid down the gauntlet and looks ready to defend his title, but Team Penske looks like they'll have something to say about it. Fox had some hiccups on the broadcast, while the experience in person was off the charts. And Caz jumps into the lead with a fast start in our predictions game, Victory Lane! We break it all...

Talk about surprises. Dale Coyne Racing and Penske each put two cars in the top five positions on the grid with rookie Dennis Hauger sitting third! Alex Palou doesn't win the pole, and none of the Arrow McLaren cars made the Fast Six. What does it all mean? We break it all down on this episode of Rides & Drives Team Radio from St. Petersburg.

The NTT IndyCar season kicks off this weekend and we'll be there getting a first hand look at the teams and asking the big questions. We have a few going into the first race of the season. Testing has shown there's a lot still up in the air and nothing really matters except what happens between the time when the green flag flies and the checkered flag falls. Find out who we'll be watch...

We're ready to start the 2026 IndyCar season. Are you? Join us three times a week during race weeks starting tomorrow! Wednesday Weekend Preview: The stories coming into the week. Insider info on the track and the town and how to get the most out of your IndyCar weekend. Saturday Post qualifying reactions: Predictions for the race. Join us and prove your IndyCar knowledge by making your picks...

25 Dallara DW12 cars in their bright, shiny new liveries took the the 1 mile oval in Phoenix this week and now we're even more excited for the 2026 season to begin. Ganassi is strong. Andretti looks POWERful. Penske is back. And ECR may be the surprise team of the season. But testing isn't racing and Phoenix isn't St. Pete. All we know is we can't wait for the green flag to fly in...

What does IndyCar's new engine deal with Chevy and Honda entail and more important, what does it mean for the sport? We're also taking a look at the track test at Sebring and see if we can glean anything from those results. And in other news Romain Grosjean still keeps showing up without a contract with Dale Coyne Racing, Alex is free from his law suit with McLaren, and there are some stun...

When it comes to the legends of Indy, none are larger than A.J. Foyt. He's the first four-time Indianapolis 500 champion, has a record 67 wins in an Indy car, and 7 series championships. He also won the Daytona 500, 24-Hours of LeMans, numerous sprint, midget, and other sports car races. And at age 57, he set the closed course speed record of 267 miles per hour. But his legend extends well bey...

We spent the past two days at the IndyCar content days, hearing from the drivers and IndyCar about the upcoming season. Given what we heard from Alex Palou, Will Power, Pato O'Ward, Graham Rahal, Josef Newgarden, David Malukas and others, this looks to be an even more competitive season than last year. Also, news about the D.C. Race in August, a Romain Grosjean sighting, and a prodigal son ret...