Trackside Podcast

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou earning his 8th win of 2025 at Laguna Seca, inching closer to his fourth title and third in a row. They also talk about how Palou could clinch the title at Portland and how Pato O’Ward is the only mathematically eligible driver to catch him with just three races left.

In the second segment, they look at the rest of the standings and how the leaders cir...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Pato O’Ward getting his second win of the year in Toronto and how it played out in the chaotic and strategic race. They also talk about what type of scenarios O’Ward could cut more into Alex Palou’s championship lead. They later talk about how incredible a weekend Rinus VeeKay and Kyffin Simpson had to earn podiums. They also talk about Santino Ferruc...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou winning the Iowa doubleheader races with better races than last year. They also talk about how abysmal the crowd was for the races due to the lack of promotions and if the track is even worth saving. They also talk about how O’Ward was able to best Josef Newgarden on his in/out lap, and how Christian Rasmussen is becoming a legiti...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou’s costly mistake from Mid-Ohio to give Scott Dixon his first win of the season. They later talk about what to expect from this weekend’s doubleheader at Iowa following testing from there not too long ago. They also talk about the challenges Iowa will have like last year.

In the second half of the show, they talk answer fan questions on X about Jo...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview this weekends race from Mid-Ohio! They talk about if Alex Palou and Scott Dixon can continue their dominating streaks at Mid-Ohio, and what the latest is with the 2026 schedule with the loss of Thermal Club and the possibility of adding Mexico City. They also talk about WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca getting a new race name, the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey.

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou winning yet again this past weekend from Road America on a fuel mileage.   

In the second segment of the show, they answer fan questions on X and talk more free agency news. They also talk about Devlin DeFrancesco’s gift to the FOX camera man.

Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin recaps the latest Indy NXT testing from Milwaukee...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the barn burner race this past weekend from Gateway, with Kyle Kirkwood taking his first oval win after the field was dealing with the last second fuel strategy.  

In the second segment of the show, they talk about IndyCar shifting their new car slated for 2028. They also talk about Nolan Siegel raging in his car after his penalty involving Scott McLaughlin. They ...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview this weekend’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway! They talk about if the racing will be good on Sunday night with the hybrid, as it was last year. They also talk about if this will be a turning point for Team Penske and if David Malukas can continue his stretch of good runs at Gateway. They also talk about the new Team Penske chang...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix with Kyle Kirkwood getting his second win of 2025. They also talk about how fatigued Alex Palou could have been after crashing out. They also talk about Santino Ferrucci’s post-race penalty.  

In the second segment of the show, they talk about Kyffin Simpson seemingly improving each week. They also talk about how Josef Newgar...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 109th Indianapolis 500 as Alex Palou finally wins his maiden Indy 500 and continuing his dominant streak on the season. They also talk about who else stood out as winners and losers during the race. They later talk about Robert Shwartzman earning rookie of the year.  

In the second segment of the show, they talk about the Andretti and Prema cars failing p...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jack Benyon of The Race, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap 2025 Carb Day with the Wienie 500 and Josef Newgarden on top of final practice and winning the pit stop competition. They also talk about the best storylines going into Sunday, with Robert Shwartzman, Josef Newgarden, Pato O’Ward, and Alex Palou.  

In the second segment of the show, they talk about Casey Irsay...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about what to expect for media coverage on race day and preview Carb Day! They also give an update on their Indy 500 tier rankings. They also talk more about the Penske firings.  

In the second segment of the show, they talk about the new Penske replacements calling strategy on Sunday. They also answer fan questions on X.  

Then to wrap up another edition of t...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jake Query as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about Team Penske firing Tim Cindric, Ron Ruzewski, and Kyle Moyer after their attenuator scandal.

In the second segment of the show, they talk more about Team Penske’s attenuator scandal and how it unfolded on Sunday during qualifying. They also talk about how Doug Boles has responded to it.

Then to wrap up another ...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they start the show talking about the latest weather update for Carb Day and race day. They later talk about who has the best in-car audio in terms of scanners. They later talk about the Team Penske attenuator scandal.  

In the second segment of the show, Kevin is joined with Kasey Coler, GM of Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, to talk about the upcoming Carb Night Classi...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, it’s the 2025 Burger Bash! They start the show joined by Callum Ilott as he talks about being with Prema Racing for the Indy 500. They are later joined by James Hinchcliffe and Conor Daly as they talk about their race predictions and how Conor has performed this week. They are then joined by Santino Ferrucci and Ryan Hunter-Reay to talk about how their practice went today. ...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap Fast Friday with Scott McLaughlin topping the charts with a tow at 233. They also talk about how Kyffin Simpson and Kyle Larson will do in qualifying after crashing today.  

In the second half of the show, they make their picks on who will make it into the Fast 12 and who will be in the Bump Day consideration.  

Then to wrap ...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look back at day three of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Josef Newgarden leading the way, and saw Christian Rasmussen spinning in turn two. They also talk about who looks good in practice/qualifying sims, Honda changing engines, and how effective the hybrid engine is. They later talk about Tony Stewart and Danica Patrick joining the FOX Indy 500 broadcast, alo...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the second day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Alex Palou taking the top spot late with a 227 over Will Power and Josef Newgarden.  

In the second half of the show, Curt and Greg talk about Joey Logano making a cameo at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for practice. They also talk about IndyCar adjusting five race ...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the opening day of practice for the 109th Indianapolis 500, with Will Power on top after a weather affected day. They also talk about way too early bump day candidates. They later talk about what to expect differently for the second day of practice. 

In the second half of the show, Curt and Greg look at who impressed as one of the...