The IndyCar Fan Podcast

Send a text The IndyCars visit The Mid-Ohio Sportscar Course in Lexington Ohio over 4th of July Weekend. Pato O'Ward brings the fireworks as he and Alex Palou battle it out during a hard fought, full-on, green flag race! Colton Herta represents THE USA in 4th place, as a few of the up and coming drivers from around the world strive to make a name for themselves.  Unfortunately the hosts could...

Send a text The NTT IndyCar Series heads to Laguna Seca!  With a new slot on the schedule, a ton of driver/team news, and a huge new TV deal, the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey provides much to talk about. The race lives up to the hype! Tune in to get Michael and John's take on the race, and the off-track developments.

Send a text Check out the review of Road America 2024! Michael and John discuss driver changes, the Canapino scenario, pre-race sessions and of course they dig in deep to rebuild the race. Will Power takes home the win for Team Penske. Newgarden and McLaughlin fill out the podium for Penske....the team on a major roll since the penalties. 

Send a text IndyCar takes to the streets of Detroit! In a race that saw about half the laps run under yellow, some variable weather and track conditions, and lots of car-to-car contact Scott Dixon comes out on top again. For Dixon that's five wins in the last ten races!! And he's now in the points lead. Listen in as Michael and John piece the race back together, run down the finishing or...

Send a text Josef Newgarden wins a thriller in Indy! Michael and John were there of course and they discuss their own day....but more importantly, they get out the lap charts, the sector times, the pitstop summaries and rebuild the race from flag to flag.  It was a crazy day at the Speedway! Check it out!!

Send a text Michael and John discuss the action leading up to race weekend from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  They talk about practice mishaps, strategy and of course they go through the entire 33 car field and offer facts and opinions on every driver. Listen in and get ready for the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500!!

Send a text The Month of May is upon us! It was a great opening to the month, with three teams represented on the podium. Alex Palou brings home the win, followed by Will Power and Christian Lundgaard. Michael was in attendance and brings some exceptional insight. John brings a strong Intro and Outtro. Tune in and get psyched for Indy!!

Send a text Scott McLaughlin goes pole-to-pole for the win in Alabama, followed by teammate Will Power who started outside the front row...although  it wasn't nearly as straightforward as it may appear in the boxscore! Listen in with Michael and John to get their take on the race, as well as their opinions on the other big newsflashes from IndyCar...the Penske debacle and the McLaren fiasco.

Send a text John and Michael discuss the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach from April 21st, 2024. The atmosphere was great, the on track action even better, with another classic IndyCar finish to top off the day. Throw in a little off-track drama from Team Penske, and some killer tunes straight outta Long Beach and you've got another fine episode of the Indycar Fan Podcast. Hope you like it! Vis...

Send a text Sting Ray joins the IndyCar Fan Podcast to discuss his new team, his new sponsor, the start to the 2024 campaign, as well as some details about St. Pete, the hybrid introduction, and goals for Long Beach. Please listen and enjoy!!

Send a text Tune in for a candid and insightful conversation with Santino Ferrucci..driver of the # 14 AJ Foyt Racing Chevy. We mostly discuss details of last year's Indy 500, but also dive into the current IndyCar season, the Penske Partnership, new rules at Indy, the upcoming implementation of the "hybrid", etc. And stay tuned for the outtro song by Santana (get it?)...Everything&...

Send a text The Thermal Club hosts a unique event for IndyCar. Opinions were mixed.... Our hosts bring in a special guest who was at the event to offer a first hand perspective. And of course, as always, Michael and John dig in deep to break down the heat races and the main event. And if you appreciate the music choices...the two songs are a good fit. 

Send a text Michael and John Henderson are back for another season of the Indycar Fan Podcast. The opening race of the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series was dominated by Josef Newgarden practically from start to finish. However, the hosts find much to talk about as they uncover the details of the race, comment on every driver through the field, and briefly touch on the upcoming unique event at The Thermal C...

Send a text Hosts Michael and John Henderson return for the 2024 NTT IndyCar Series season preview. 

Send a text Scott Dixon wins a crazy race at WeatherTech Laguna Raceway on Sept. 10th as multiple yellow flags shuffle, and then re-shuffle the order.  Dixon capitalizes and takes his third win out of the last four races.   The 2023 NTT IndyCar Series comes to an end as the dust settles amid a large number of interesting stories, mishaps, etc. Join in as John and Michael get down to the nitty-grit...

Send a text Alex Palou demonstrates why he is in the middle of a tug-of-war between IndyCar Teams and probably even F1 Teams.  After starting 5th on the grid Palou rips some killer laps and overcuts to the lead, wins the race from Portland International Raceway, and then walks off into the sunset as the 2023 NTT IndyCar Series Champion. 

Send a text The IndyCar race from World Wide Technology Raceway turned into another lesson in racecraft from Scott Dixon. Dixon again proves that his fuel and tire saving skills are unequaled, and he wins his second race in a row by a whopping 22 seconds. Pato O'Ward and David Malukas drive incredible races to get onto the 2nd and 3rd steps of the podium. Listen in as the Indycar Fans discuss...

Send a text Scott Dixon pulls off the win as only Scott Dixon can, and beats Graham Rahal in  the Gallagher Grand Prix from the IMS road course on August 12th, 2023. Dixon makes up 25 points on Alex Palou to keep his slim title hopes alive. Listen in as Michael and John get into detail about the race and about the shared weekend with NASCAR at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 

Send a text Kyle Kirkwood earns an impressive victory on the Streets of Nashville. Starting from 8th place, the Andretti driver uses solid strategy, calm nerves, excellent tire management, and most importantly...phenomenal pace, to claim his 2nd career victory. Once again Alex Palou earns a place on the podium to extend his lead over his nearest rivals..who were right on his gearbox in Nashville!...

Send a text Josef Newgarden  puts a huge dent in Alex Palou's points lead by winning back-to-back. Palou salvages a podium in Race 2 to limit the damage. Both races feature incredible wheel-to-wheel action as well as unique strategies due to the extreme tire degradation. Michael and John attempt to re-create both races and to review the key moments.

Send a text Christian Lundgaard earns a HUGE win for RLL, and Alex Palou has one of his best races yet to recover to 2nd place from 15th on the grid. Colton Herta gets his first podium of the season while his Andretti teammates fall by the wayside. Listen in as the Indycar Fan Podcast hosts review the action-packed race from Toronto.

Send a text Alex Palou continues his remarkable drive to win his 2nd NTT IndyCar Series Title by winning again! Join the Indycar Fan Podcast as Michael and John review the race from July 2nd at The Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. 

Send a text Callum Ilott joins the Indycar Fan Podcast team for a casual discussion about his journey up to the IndyCar ranks, and about his recent races at Road America and IMS. We briefly preview the upcoming race from Mid-Ohio.

Send a text Alex Palou continues his incredible streak and overcomes a strong outing from Colton Herta, and runs away from Josef Newgarden, Pato O'Ward and Scott Dixon to win at Road America..."America's National Park of Speed"! Join Michael and John as they rave about the facility, talk to the neighbors, bring some music and, most importantly,  share their review the  2023 Son...

Send a text The NTT IndyCar Series returns to the Streets of Detroit! Alex Palou drives a masterful race and wins the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix  to extend his points lead to just over 50 points. The tight and bumpy street circuit around the Renaissance Center and along the Detroit River provided for some serious wheel-to-wheel action.  Join John and Michael as they discuss the weekend action an...