Trackside Podcast

The show of record for all things IndyCar. Kevin Lee is a part of both NBC Sports Network's IndyCar coverage and the IndyCar Radio Network, while Curt Cavin is now a VP at IndyCar after 30 years covering all things racing for the Indianapolis Star. Interviews with key members of the IndyCar community, and plenty of chances of listener questions and feedback.

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Last Episode : May 27, 2025 11:29pm

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Episodes

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Curt and Kevin Recap the 109th Indianapolis 500!
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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 post-race inspection. They also talk about how legitimate Conor Daly was before his penalty and how impressive Ross Chastain and Trackhouse was when they won the Coca-Cola 600.  Then to wrap up the first hour of the show, Kevin talks about the upcoming schedule for the race this weekend at Detroit  In the second hour of the show, they talk about how Penske handled the race following the firings after the attenuator scandal. They also talk about how beneficial the hybrid was during the 500.  Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about why laps started counting when Scott McLaughlin crashed and if this will be anyones last Indy 500. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Curt and Jack Recap 2025 Carb Day and Make Their Predictions!
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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 OWard, and Alex Palou.   In the second segment of the show, they talk about Casey Irsay Foyt being named as the honorary Indy 500 starter. They also talk about how they think Kyle Larson will do in his second attempt at the double. They also talk about if Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, and Conor Daly are sleeper picks.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, they talk about how fans would react if Josef Newgarden won his third.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/24
Curt and Kevin Preview Carb Day & Update Their Indy 500 Tier Rankings!
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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 the show, they talk about how the Penske drivers responded to the team firings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/23
Curt and Jake Talk Penske Layoffs and Sleeper Picks!
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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 Penskes 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 edition of the show, Jake tells Curt about his community day experience. They also talk about their sleeper predictions for the Indy 500.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/21
Curt and Kevin talk Race Weather, Penske Attenuators, and Kasey Coler Joins!
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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 Classic.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Simon Pagenaud taking Theo Pourchaire under his wing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/21
Curt and Greg Recap Fast Friday, Indy 500 Sellout, and Qualifying Draw!
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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 up another edition of the show, they talk about the Indy 500 nearly being sold out. Then they recap the qualifying draw, with Marcus Ericsson taking the first spot to qualify tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/16
Curt and Greg Recap Day 2 of 2025 Indy 500 Practice!
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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 times to avoid conflicts with other series, most notably with Gateway becoming a Sunday night race.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Greg talk about the upcoming Burger Bash! They also talk about Tony Kanaans testing getting pushed back until tomorrow. They finally talk about Colton Hertas number font being changed to look like Dan Wheldons when he won the 2005 Indy 500.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/15
Curt and Greg Recap Day 1 of 2025 Indy 500 Practice!
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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 one off drivers. They also talk about how many more Indy 500s Helio Castroneves, Marco Andretti, Ed Carpenter, and Takuma Sato will compete in. They later talk about how impressive Dreyer & Reinbold Racing looked in their return with Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Greg talk about how Kyle Larson looked on the first day of practice, along with the rest of Arrow McLaren. They later talk about what would be a bigger story: Josef Newgarden winning three straight, Helio Castroneves winning his fifth, Kyle Larson successfully pulling off the double, or Alex Palou continues his dominant stretch. They also congratulate Alexander and Kelly Rossi on the birth of their son, Benjamin.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/13
Curt and Kevin Recap Alex Palou Winning Again at Indy & Preview Indy 500 Practice Week!
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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the Sonsio Grand Prix, with Alex Palou winning once again and finally having a caution, from David Malukas. They later look ahead at the weather forecast for the week of practice for the Indianapolis 500. They also talk about what the week looks like for Tony Kanaan and Kyle Larson. They even look back at the heartbreaking weekend for Kyffin Simpson and how impressive Rinus VeeKay has been.   In the second half of the show, Curt and Kevin look ahead at the new FOX One streaming app. They also talk about Michael Strahan, David Letterman, and Josef Newgarden at the FOX Upfront presentation. They later talk about David Letterman joking with Jack Harvey during the Indy grid walk.   Then to wrap up another edition of the show, Curt and Kevin preview next weeks Burger Bash! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/12
Curt and Kevin Talk with Sam Schmidt and Answer Fan Questions!
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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look ahead at the potential schedule for the Indiana Pacers, and that the new Parkside trading cards will be available at Target soon. They later answer fan questions on X, one asking if Simon Pagenaud could come back, and thoughts of a virtual safety car type caution. In the second half of the show, Kevin is joined with Sam Schmidt as he talks about his life after selling his stake in Arrow McLaren, his Conquer Paralysis Now Gala, and how he raised superstars Simon Pagenaud and Josef Newgarden. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin talks about the new tire allotment for the Indy GP.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/07
Curt and Kevin Questions the Dominance of Alex Palou and Answer Fan Questions!
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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they look back at Alex Palous HRC sponsorship when he dominated Barber, and wonders if Chevrolet could do something similar. They later look at how comparable Alex Palous reign is to others like Scott Dixon and Will Power. They also talk about the new tire rules for Indianapolis. In the second half of the show, they answer fan questions on X, such as how likely it could be for Alex Palou could sweep the month of May and how well Liam Sceats is performing in Indy NXT. Then to wrap up another addition of the show, Kevin answers more fan questions on X, such as if Dennis Hauger could get the Cadillac F1 seat. Kevin also talks about more updates on the Burger Bash and a bourbon tasting event in Broad Ripple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/06
Curt and Jake Recap Barber Practice and Talk Season Progressions!
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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Jake Query, Jake fills in for Kevin Lee as he fulfills his pit reporting duties at Barber Motorsports Park. They look back at todays first practice session for the Childrens of Alabama Indy Grand Prix with Marcus Ericsson ending the session on top.   In the second half of the show, they look at how beneficial Felix Rosenqvist is to different teams. They also look at his season so far, along with Christian Lundgaard. They also look back at Team Penskes history at the Barber Motorsports Park.   Then to wrap up another addition of the show, they talk about Scott McLaughlins massive save in todays practice, and how well he has been able to adapt to the series.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Published 05/03