Tony Stewart on how he came to do The Double and what was the appeal (3:00); how Stewart got in shape for his second attempt and the tense moments when he decided he wouldn’t leave Indy when the rain came while leading the race in 2001 (7:00); why the logistics of the trip went so smoothly and the warm reception he got from fans (14:30); how Kurt Busch wound up racing the Indy 500 for Michael Andretti (18:30); Busch’s memories of finishing sixth as the 2014 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year (24:00); why racing against drivers from other countries without a scouting report was so tricky (33:00); the disorienting feeling of waking up in a new city almost daily (40:00); do Busch and Stewart wish they’d raced the Indy 500 again? (41:00); Scott McLaughlin and the origins of the Thirsty 3s nickname (44:00); the massive preparation that McLaughlin did for the 2024 Indy 500 (46:00); on learning to accept that his best sometimes won’t be better than his world-class teammates (49:00); the secret mentor in McLaughlin’s corner (53:00); on the Team Penske suspensions (55:00); why McLaughlin didn’t give Indy 500 enough respect at the outset (57:00).
Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.
Popular Podcasts
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.