Speed Chronicles with Todd Lewis

McLaren IndyCar's driver management is a mess again. Scott Dixon arrives, Christian Lundgaard gets pushed out, and the communications team somehow makes it worse. Plus NASCAR Canada, F1, and IMSA at CTMP. McLaren's IndyCar operation made it official this week: Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenquist are joining Pato O'Ward in 2025. That means Christian Lundgaard is out, despite being the team's winninges...

Formula One qualifying drama in Austria, NASCAR road course dominance, a crash-filled IMSA weekend, and NASCAR Canada's return to the East Coast — this edition of Speed Chronicles covers a packed week in motorsport heading into a long holiday weekend. The Formula One Austrian Grand Prix qualifying session delivered one of the more dramatic finishes of the season. Max Verstappen crashed at the exac...

IndyCar's Road America controversy, NASCAR's San Diego experiment, hybrid reliability questions, and a packed weekend ahead — Speed Chronicles breaks down what mattered and what's next across North American motorsport. Will Power and Graham Rahal Hall's collision at Road America dominated the IndyCar conversation this week. Todd examines whether the blocking penalty was justified, why both drivers...

Lewis Hamilton's emotional Ferrari victory at Barcelona headlines a packed weekend in motorsport. Speed Chronicles breaks down what it means for the championship, Denny Hamlin's Pocono win, NASCAR's unprecedented naval base event in San Diego, and the IndyCar silly season heating up. Lewis Hamilton's win at the Spanish Grand Prix was more than a race result — it was a statement. After a slow start...

Formula One's Monaco debate gets settled, Kimi Antonelli's historic championship run continues, and IndyCar delivers a comeback story for the ages. This week's Speed Chronicles covers the weekend's biggest motorsports moments — from street circuits to ovals. Kimi Antonelli's five consecutive Formula One victories have opened a meaningful gap in the championship standings. With five races scheduled...

The first-ever Kennedy Classic at Saratoga Speedway brings the Northwest Super Late Models to Canada for the first time, broadcast live on Rev TV. Cole Sorenson joins Todd to walk through the field, the cars to watch, and the tribute to Dwight Kennedy behind the whole event. Cole Sorenson previews what he calls a year-in-the-making project: turning an idea into a fully executed race weekend at Sar...

The Indianapolis 500 delivered one of the closest finishes in racing history, Formula 1 returned to Montreal with record crowds, and motorsports lost a true racer with the passing of Kyle Busch. Todd breaks down an emotional week across IndyCar, NASCAR, and Formula 1, while reflecting on why racing’s biggest events still matter so deeply to fans. This episode of Speed Chronicles looks back on one...

NASCAR Canada, the Indianapolis 500, Formula 1 in Montreal, and the future of the NASCAR All-Star Race all take center stage in this edition of Speed Chronicles. Todd Lewis breaks down a chaotic but promising NASCAR Canada opener at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, debates how NASCAR can fix its All-Star format, and previews one of racing’s biggest weekends featuring the Indy 500, the Canadian Grand...

The long weekend racing stretch is here, and this episode of Speed Chronicles covers everything from IndyCar controversy to NASCAR schedule mistakes and major changes in Canadian motorsports coverage. Todd Lewis breaks down the backlash surrounding IndyCar’s delayed caution call involving IndyCar Series driver Alexander Rossi, questions the increasingly complicated Indy 500 qualifying format, and...

Indy 500 build-up, Miami F1 reaction, NASCAR scheduling, and a tribute to Alex Zanardi set the tone for this motorsports recap focused on racing news, driver performance, and series dynamics. The month of May kicks off with anticipation around the Indianapolis 500, while the episode opens on a reflective note with a tribute to Alex Zanardi. His legacy spans CART success, life-changing adversity, a...

Carson Hocevar's unforgettable Talladega celebration, NASCAR's leadership shakeup with Steve O'Donnell named CEO, IndyCar's 500 charter updates, F1's return in Miami, and IMSA at Laguna Seca — a full plate of motorsports news for the week. Talladega delivered drama for all the wrong reasons this week. A 26-car pileup exposed the recurring tension at superspeedways: the same tight, high-speed proxi...

IndyCar expansion rumors, Long Beach reality checks, NASCAR fuel-saving debates, and Formula One’s rumor mill headline this week’s Speed Chronicles. Todd Lewis breaks down what matters, what doesn’t, and where motorsports may actually be heading. This episode of Speed Chronicles takes a sharp look at the weekly headlines surrounding IndyCar, NASCAR, Formula One, and NASCAR Canada. Todd opens with...

IndyCar, IMSA, and NASCAR all headline a packed motorsports weekend as Speed Chronicles breaks down what to watch at Long Beach, Kansas, and beyond. Todd previews key storylines including IndyCar’s updated qualifying format, the growing Indy 500 car count concern, Robert Wickens’ return to IMSA, and NASCAR’s ongoing attendance debate. This week’s Speed Chronicles previews one of the busiest race w...

Motorsports TV rights are more fragmented than ever — and fans are paying the price. This episode of Speed Chronicles breaks down how Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR are navigating the streaming vs. network TV debate, and what it means for the audiences trying to keep up. The motorsports broadcast landscape has never been more complicated. Todd walks through the strategic choices each major series...

Formula One rule changes, FIA response, and Suzuka fallout. Get a clear breakdown of the backlash, what could change next, and key performances across F1 and IndyCar. Frustration around Formula One’s new regulations is building fast. Drivers, fans, and media are all questioning whether the current racing product delivers what people expect. After Suzuka, the FIA acknowledged concerns and confirmed...

IMSA Sebring 12 Hours recap, Penske Porsche drama, 23/XI domination, and IndyCar preview. Get a clear breakdown of one of the biggest endurance race weekends and what it means going forward. The Sebring 12 Hours delivered a packed weekend of endurance racing, with record attendance, intense on-track battles, and major storylines across IMSA. Penske Porsche showed dominant pace but raised questions...

IndyCar Arlington Grand Prix delivers a major statement for street racing, with strong attendance, big-league production, and a clear signal for future expansion. A breakdown of the event, racing quality, and what it means for IndyCar’s growth. The Arlington Grand Prix marks a major step forward for IndyCar, both in presentation and scale. Built around partnerships with the Dallas Cowboys and Texa...

Formula 1 is back with the season opener in Australia, and early reactions are already shaping the narrative. This episode of Speed Chronicles breaks down the first race, what the new regulations mean for teams and drivers, and why the early criticism may be premature. The new Formula One season opened in Australia with plenty of discussion around the behavior of the new cars, early passing action...

St. Petersburg delivered one of the best racing weekends in recent memory — record crowds, a historic NASCAR street course debut, and an out-of-nowhere Cup Series first start. Here's what you need to know. The St. Petersburg street race continues to prove why it's one of the most respected events on the IndyCar calendar. Now 22 years in, the 2026 edition drew the largest crowds the event has ever...

IndyCar kicks off its 2026 season at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, setting the stage for a packed weekend that also features the NASCAR Truck Series on a street course. From officiating changes and legal drama to NASCAR Canada’s 20th season and an F1 demo mishap with Yuki Tsunoda, there’s plenty to unpack. The IndyCar season opens on the streets of St. Petersburg, Florida, a fan-favo...

The Daytona 500 kicks off the NASCAR season with Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing in Victory Lane, but was it a true thumbs up? This episode breaks down the racing, the broadcast, the late-race cautions, and what NASCAR and IndyCar need to fix in 2025. Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 for 23XI Racing, adding another headline moment to a team that has been front and center over the past year. The ra...

NASCAR’s new “Hell Yeah” campaign sets the tone for the 2026 season, just as the Daytona 500 approaches. On this episode of Speed Chronicles, Todd Lewis breaks down NASCAR’s reset strategy, IndyCar testing at Sebring, Formula One’s Cadillac reveal, and what could be next for Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. NASCAR is leaning hard into its roots with the launch of its 2026 “Hell Yeah” campaign. The m...

NASCAR’s Clash turns into a scheduling nightmare, IndyCar rolls the dice on a street race in Washington DC, and major questions surround Team Penske, Formula One testing, and Cadillac’s F1 debut. This episode breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes as motorsports ramps up toward the new season. Weather chaos derailed NASCAR’s Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium, forcing repeated schedule ch...

The 2026 motorsports season kicks off with major changes across NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and Formula One. From the end of NASCAR’s lawsuit and the return of the Chase to Rolex 24 drama and early IndyCar storylines, this episode sets the tone for the year ahead. Speed Chronicles returns for a new season with a wide-ranging look at where motorsports stands heading into 2026. The episode opens with a r...

NASCAR settles its high-profile lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports after eight days of testimony. This episode breaks down why the deal happened, what it means for the charter system, and how it could shape the future of the sport. You also get updates on the evolving NASCAR Canada schedule and analysis of the Formula One season finale, McLaren’s title execution, and early storylin...