Turn Four Podcast

Tim and Dan focus this episode’s topics around IndyCar announcing the delay of the larger engine plans and will instead continue to use the existing platform. The question is this: Is the “spec” part of the series holding back engine manufacturers from joining the series? What makes IMSA enticing for new engine manufacturers and chassis development? AND a special announcement regarding the upcomin...

Dan and Tim switch it up this show and cover the latest IndyCar news in our 51st episode. But first we talk about Dan’s trip to Indy.  We then discuss Hy-Vee RLL driver change, Iowa, CGR new driver & Sato, American Legion, the change at Penske Entertainment, Will Power and the Viewership trends.  Dan adds the Great Ferrari mistake.  Engage with us on social media! Consider becoming a Patreon s...

Join Dan and Tim as they wrap up the F1 season. They also give their expectations of the 2023 season - Mercedes leap frogs Ferrari and Red Bull. Dan’s not buying it. And the question of who really was the second best driver in F1.  IndyCar gets FIREY! Dan throws down in defense of Jack Harvey and maintaining the HyVee sponsorship on the 45. Our hosts also discuss Roger Penske and Penske Entertainm...

Big deal? Or big deal….Tony Kanaan announces his return to the Indy 500 with NTT backing at Arrow McLaren. Penske wins the NASCAR championship and IndyCar Championship in the same season. Chastain’s video game move to make it into the final four (or whatever NASCAR calls it)Red Bull’s cost cap breachJuncos demo in ArgentinaAll this and more - You decide if it’s a big deal! Or big deal…Let us know...

Turn Four visits COTA for the US Grand Prix.  An adventure to say the least.  We provide a fans perspective of the event and discuss the latest news around F1, IndyCar and NASCAR.  Congrats to Red Bull Racing on winning the constructors championship! Palou driving in FP1…  Hope you enjoy. 

Join Tim and Dan as they catch up on news and notes around IndyCar, Formula One and IMSA. Dan asks Why Can't F1 race in rain? Tim suggests a certain out of a ride driver might possibly make his way into the now vacant 48 Dallara Honda. And Congratulations to Max Verstappen on his second F1 World Championship. 

Join Tim and Dan, in this special episode, as we discuss the 2023 IndyCar schedule. Tim outlines his grievances with the schedule along with the one bright spot. What can and should be done to spice-up the schedule and how do we get an event in the Eastern U.S.? Have a listen.  Engage with us on social media! Consider becoming a Patreon supporter at: https://www.patreon.com/turnfourpodcast    Twit...

Join Tim and Dan as they wrap up the 2022 IndyCar season. This episode features the Power 5 teams - Penske, Ganassi, Arrow McLaren, Andretti and the host pick 5th teams. Believe it or not, the hosts didn’t pick the same teams. 

A championship winner is crowned at the IndyCar Grand Prix of Monterey (aka Laguna Seca) while Alex Palou takes the race victory for his first win in 364 days despite ongoing litigation with Ganassi. Mario's all time IndyCar pole record is broken!  Dan and Tim breakdown an exciting race and reflect on Power's season and championship.  We bring you some stats from Chef Bryan @500Indy1911 (Twitter)....

Dan and Tim discuss the Grand Prix of  Portland  and the latest IndyCar news.  While there were many battles throughout the field Scott McLaughlin wins with a dominating performance.  The Championship battle continues to Monterey where you have a pair of drives tied for second.  Can they catch Power?  Dutch F1 GP was this weekend and we touch on it at the start.  Happy Labor Day!    Engage with us...

With three races left in the season IndyCar arrives at Worldwide Technology Raceway for an exciting Bommarito 500 and an equally exciting race to the finish for the championship contenders. Adding to this excitement was a rookie who was just a lap or two short from stealing a win. A quick discussion on where Power fits among the greats in pole standings. Let us know what you think about that as we...

Mayhem and carnage seem to be words only used to describe IndyCar at Nashville or “Crashville” as one driver put it. Pit stop strategy out the window throughout the paddock. Congrats to Scott Dixon on a hard fought win. Sitting in second place on the all time win list. Will Power maintains championship lead but the points chase is getting closer and closer. Engage with us on social media! Consider...

Tim and Dan discuss the series second trip to IMS Road Course. Perhaps not surprising that Patient Power takes the championship standings ahead of Ericsson who along with Ganassi teammates seemed to struggle this round. Rahal continues their slow climb in turning around their qualifying efforts which are in turn helping their finishes. Dan is adamant that Power is the lead championship contender....

Join Tim and Dan as they review the Iowa IndyCar Double Header sponsored by HyVee. Rather than the full team by team results your hosts spend more time talking about the results of the Power Five Teams - Penske, Chip Ganassi Racing, Arrow McLaren and Andretti Autosport. That’s four - Yes, it is! You’ll have to listen to hear the hosts pick for fifth. Perhaps unexpected. Be sure to engage with us o...

Dan and Tim discuss the race in Toronto. Congrats to Scott Dixon on his 52nd IndyCar victory tying the great Mario Andretti for 2nd all time on the winners list. Colton Herta has a clean day finishing 2nd while Felix wraps up the podium spots.  Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing team has their best results of the season. Team Penske salvages some points after a few miscues.       Engage with us on soc...

Tim and Dan pull a show together to discuss the silliest development in this silly season. Ganassi announces they have picked up the option on Alex Palou's contract for 2023. But wait! Alex Palou says not so fast. Then McLaren announces Palou as part of their driver line up. Wait - What?!? That and a few news and notes. Plus who is Sumo wrestling in Toronto? Motorsport article I referenced:  https...

Join Tim and Dan as they discuss results from the Honda Indy 200 at Mid Ohio.  Penske continues to dominate having won 6 of 9 races. Chevy runs in to reliability issues.  Andretti Autosport drivers play bumper cars and tempers flair.  Who’s in the best position to win the championship? We also touch on the F1 British Grand Prix and IMSA.  Happy Fourth of July from Turn Four!  Hope you enjoy! 

Join Tim and Dan as they discuss news around motorsports - including F1, SRX, PBR and the NASCAR Hall of Fame.  And of course we discuss IndyCar news and preview the upcoming Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio.

Tim and Dan discuss the race at Road America. Congrats to Josef Newgarden on his third victory of the season while also earning the People Ready million dollars for charity. Also in this episode, is there something at Ganassi amiss? A lot of public bickering after such a successful run at the Speedway just a few weeks ago. Andretti is back to form using 3 year old notes. And Rahal rebounds from wh...

Join Tim and Dan as they discuss their weekend at the Detroit Grand Prix as insiders. Yes, as insiders. Your hosts take full advantage of being granted press credentials for this the final race on Belle Isle before heading back to the streets of Downtown Detroit. In this episode they discuss Will Power’s awesome win; His poignant thoughts on his career. Additionally they discuss Rossi and whether...

Join Tim and Dan as they review the 106th running of the Indy 500. On site for this event bringing some local insights to how it all went down. Congrats to Marcus Ericsson and the Huski Chocolate Chip Ganassi race team on an amazing victory. Nothing taken away from Marcus who was fast and smart but it was a Ganassi race to lose. What happened to the Penskes? Rossi was the standard bearer for Andre...

Tim and Dan discuss an action packed weekend of motorsport. Starting with F1 and the very entertaining and perhaps unexpected happenings at the Spanish Grand Prix. Then our hosts discuss qualifying for the 106th running of the Indy 500. Could this be Scott Dixon’s year to finally add another baby Borg to his already abundant trophy case? What happened to Andretti Autosport and Team Penske? Can Tak...

Join Tim and Dan as they review the GMR Grand Prix at IMS Road Course. With Dan on site and so much on track action there is a lot to talk about. Kudos to Honda and Colton Herta on this victory.  What if anything does this mean going into the 500? Will Honda pull out an ace and take it to Chevy on the big track? Spectacular effort by Juncos and Calum Ilott who continues to outperform this team’s p...

Tim and Dan discuss the Miami GP and the event living up to the hype. Plus they have some thoughts on the production values of F1 on Sky versus the IndyCar broadcasts. Who does it better and why? Michael Andretti going door to door selling Andretti Global - A tremendous example of someone who is determined to get what he wants. And of course Tim and Dan discuss the upcoming GMR Indy Grand Prix to...

Tim and Dan discuss the results of the IndyCar Grand Prix of Alabama. Terrific result for Arrow McLaren and Pato O’Ward who was in the news early this season for reasons other than results. Ganassi Racing and Alex Palou continue to lurk in the background and now they lead the Season Championship. Not without controversy unfortunately. Was it good hard racing between Romain Grosjean and Graham Raha...