Trackside Podcast

By Trackside

What's Trackside Podcast about?

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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Trackside Podcast episodes:

05.24.2024
Curt and Kevin talk the Indy 500 forecast, who can realistically win on Sunday
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05.23.2024
Curt and Kevin talk about Kyle Larson getting a waiver for NASCAR, talk to Kaylee Bryson, and more!
Tonight on Trackside, we talk about Josef Newgarden and his stance in the racing world. Curt and Kevin talk about the star power of IndyCar drivers, and ratings for Qualifying and how good the streaming numbers were for Sunday. They...
05.21.2024
Curt and Kevin Talk About Kyle Larson, Ken Griffey Jr. Driving the Pace Car, and more!
Tonight on Trackside, Kevin and Curt are back in their regular locations, and are previewing the festivities of the upcoming Indy 500. They talk about the latest on the Kyle Larson situation, and the weather for the 500. They talk...
05.21.2024
Curt and Kevin live from the Burger Bash with Conor Daly, Ryan Hunter-Reay and more!
Tonight on Trackside, it’s the Burger Bash! The show will be joined by plenty of drivers and personalities live off of Turn 1 at IMS. Conor Daly joins Curt and Kevin first, and talks about his month of May so...
05.18.2024
Kevin and Curt recap Fast Friday and preview Day 1 of Qualifying for the 108th Indy 500!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Team Penske’s dominance in today’s practice, with defending 500 champion, Josef Newgarden, putting together the best mock four-lap average of 234.063 mph while Colton Herta was the fastest...
05.17.2024
Curt and Kevin Talk about the 2nd Day of Practice, Preview Fast Friday, and More!
Tonight on Trackside, Kevin and Curt talk about the second day of practice, and the first full day of practice. We hear highlights from the 2006 Indy 500, and its connection to Nolan Siegel. They go down the speed charts,...
05.16.2024
Curt and Kevin breakdown the first day of practice, who was fastest, on-track rivalries, and more!
Tonight on Trackside, Curt and Kevin recap the three hour practice session that took place at IMS today. Curt talks about what happened today, including the sheer amount of yellow flags that happened today due to rain. Curt goes down...
05.14.2024
Kevin and Curt Talk About the Abbreviated First Day of Practice, Records Being Broken, and More!
Tonight on Trackside, it is a rainy day! Only about 23 minutes of practice at IMS took place, and Kevin and Curt break everything down. They talk about qualifying speeds, and if there will be a new track record this...
05.13.2024
Curt and Kevin recap the Sonsio Grand Prix, talk about Bump Day, and more!
Tonight on Trackside, Kevin and Curt get ready for preparation for the Indy 500 to kick into high gear. They start the show talking about the weather for tomorrow, and how it may affect on-track product tomorrow. They talk about...
05.11.2024
Curt and Kevin recap Practice and Qualifying for the Sonsio Grand Prix!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Curt starts us off as Kevin finishes his play-by-play work on Peacock for the Indy NXT race, by recapping today’s qualifying for the Sonsio Grand Prix. Alex Palou earns pole as...
05.09.2024
Kevin and Curt talk about Theo Pourchaire Going to McLaren Full Time, Red Flag Rules, and More!
Tonight, Kevin and Curt talk about the announcement of Théo Pourchaire replacing David Malukas full-time at Arrow McLaren. They talk about Pourchaire’s racing history, how he really didn’t have anything lined up this year until McLaren called, and the races he will compete...
05.09.2024
Kevin and Curt Continue to Delve Into the Penske Cheating Controversy, Talk with Jacob Abel, and more!
Tonight, Kevin and Curt kick off the show answering listener questions. They answer questions about how long the discussion about cheating will go, Penske’s Mercedes Motor approaching it’s 50th anniversary, Kevin and Curt hear some fans about the sponsorship problems...
05.08.2024
Curt and Kevin delve into Penske's Supension of Top Officials, the Miami Grand Prix, and more!
Tonight, Kevin and Curt delve into the news about Roger Penske suspending top brass at Penske Racing, including TIm Cindric. Key leadership will not be at the track for the month of May. The two give their opinions on the...
05.06.2024
Kevin and Curt Kick Off May, Talk About the Miami GP, and More!
Tonight, Kevin and Curt talk about the upcoming schedule for the month of May has finally arrived! It’s race week for the Sonsio Grand Prix! They talk about yesterday's races with Lando Norris’s maiden win yesterday in the F1 Miami...
05.01.2024
Curt and Kevin recap the race at Barber, talk about David Malukas being released from McLaren, and more!
Tonight, Kevin and Curt recap the Children’s of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. They talk about the Month of May being upon Indianapolis, give a rundown of the schedule for May, and talk about the Sonsio Grand Prix in two weeks....
04.25.2024
Curt and Kevin talk about Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin's disqualification, recap the Long Beach Grand Prix, and more!
Tonight, Curt and Kevin talk about the situation with Team Penske’s two top drivers, Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin, getting disqualified. Newgarden lost his win at St. Pete, and McLaughlin lost his 3rd place finish. The two talk about what...
04.17.2024
Kevin and Curt recap Indy 500 Open Test and preview Long Beach race weekend!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about last week's rain-shortened Indy 500 Open Testing, that ended up having defending winner, Josef Newgarden back on top and rookie, Kyle Larson right behind. They also read some...
04.09.2024
Curt and Kevin preview the IMS Open Test, the Eclipse, give details on the Burger Bash, and more!
Tonight, Curt and Kevin talk about the Solar Eclipse and the viewing party IMS put on for it. Curt talks about how many people came to the Speedway that had never been there before. Kevin and Curt speculate on how...
04.03.2024
Curt and Kevin talk about Jerry Forsythe purchasing the Long Beach Grand Prix, talk to Mark Montieth on the new Bill Vukovich book, and more!
Tonight, Curt and Kevin talk about testing at IMS coming up. They also talk about a new book that Mark Montieth uncovered written by Angelo Angelopoulos about Bill Vukovich’s racing career. They talk about the eclipse at IMS and how...
03.27.2024
Curt and Kevin recap Thermal, what could change, Indy 500 driver predictions, and more!
Tonight, Curt and Kevin recap IndyCar’s first non-championship race since 2008. They give a rundown of what went right and wrong at Thermal Club, what the experience was like, and the fan experience. Kevin and Curt talk about the popularity...
03.20.2024
Curt and Kevin Preview the Thermal $1 Million Dollar Challenge, Recap the 12 Hours of
Tonight, Curt and Kevin preview the Thermal Challenge this weekend! They delve into the rules of the event, and what viewers can expect from the race. Curt emphasizes the entertainment of the race, and how competitive it will be with...
03.12.2024
Curt and Kevin recap the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg!
Tonight, on an abbreviated episode of Trackside, Curt and Kevin recap the first race of the IndyCar season at St. Petersburg! They talk about Josef Newgarden’s dominating performance, and the skill that he has as a driver. They discuss Newgarden’s...
03.06.2024
Curt and Kevin Preview the Upcoming St. Petersburg GP!
Tonight, on an abbreviated episode of Trackside, Curt and Kevin preview the IndyCar season opener at St. Petersburg. They talk about some of the big news of the day, including Bon Jovi’s planned appearances at St. Pete, Callum Illot taking...
02.28.2024
Curt and Kevin recap Sebring testing, new rules against snaking, and ticket sales for the 500!
Tonight, Curt and Kevin recap the IndyCar test at Sebring. They talk about the possible lineup for Dale Coyne next year, including Jack Harvey. They also talk about the budget of some teams, and what drivers like Nolan Siegel bring...
02.21.2024
Kevin and Curt Talk Nashville Superspeedway, Callum Illot Filling in for David Malukas, Preview Race Start Times, and More!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about the IndyCar season finale being moved to Nashville Superspeedway! Curt and Kevin dive into the reasoning behind the move, how the racing will be, and talk about start...
02.14.2024
Curt and Kevin talk about David Malukas' injury, possible Indy 500 entries, Kyle Larson, and more!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they give some information on David Malukas’s hand injury, and who might replace him on the upcoming race in St. Petersburg. They discuss how the injury could put Malukas behind because...
02.06.2024
Kevin and Curt Talk About Daly and Hunter-Reay Going to DRR, F1's Andretti Rejection, and more!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Conor Daly and Ryan Hunter-Reay signing to DRR and recap the Kyle Larson test. They talk about how important it is to have Kyle Larson competing in the...
01.30.2024
Kevin and Curt talk about Porsche Penske winning the 24 Hours of Daytona!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Porsche Penske getting the overall win in the 24 Hours of Daytona with drivers Felipe Nasr, Matt Campbell, Dane Cameron, and defending Indy 500 winner, Josef Newgarden. With...
01.23.2024
Kevin and Curt talk about 24 Hours of Daytona Race Week, Homestead Testing, and Colin Braun Joins!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Simon Pagenaud’s recent social media post giving an update on his condition after the Mid-Ohio crash that took him out of contention for the remainder of last season....
01.17.2024
Kevin and Curt talk about 2024 Content Day, IndyCar in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and Simon Sikes Joins!
Kevin and Curt talk about 2024 Content Day, IndyCar in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and Simon Sikes Joins! Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about the recent Content Day and have their takes on the...
01.10.2024
Kevin and Curt talk about Santino Ferrucci Re-signing with A.J. Foyt Enterprises, Silly Season Updates, and the Return to iRacing!
Tonight on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the recent resigning of Santino Ferrucci to A.J. Foyt Enterprises and where that leaves Benjamin Pedersen. They also discuss if Callum Ilott will make a comeback for a part-time schedule if his WEC schedule allows it. They also...
12.20.2023
Kevin and Curt Talk About Sting Ray Robb Signing to A.J. Foyt Enterprises and More!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Josef Newgarden’s face reveal on the Borg-Warner Trophy from his recent Indianapolis 500 victory. They also discuss Sting Ray Robb’s recent signing to A.J. Foyt Enterprises and if...
12.13.2023
Kevin and Curt talk about DHL moving to Ganassi, Honda considering leaving IndyCar, and silly season updates
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss Alex Palou’s new sponsorship, DHL. They also delve into the details of Honda’s comments on leaving IndyCar if the costs to compete don’t go down. Kevin talks about the...
12.06.2023
Kevin and Curt discuss IndyCar TV deals, talk to "Poppy" Popielarz about restoring old race cars, Steve Wittich, and more!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Kevin previews the upcoming show. Kevin talks about the Pacers game on national television, and how it compares to the race coming up at Thermal Club. Curt talks about how fans...
11.29.2023
Kevin and Curt get to know Linus Lundqvist, talk with James Hinchcliffe, and discuss Alex Palou's legal troubles
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Linus Lundqvist joins the show live in studio! Lundqvist talks to Kevin about how it feels to be racing for Chip Ganassi Racing for 2024. He also reflects on his time...
11.21.2023
Kevin and Curt Recap the Las Vegas Grand Prix, How it Can Help IndyCar, Indy 500 Car Counts, and More!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, the two recap the F1 race in Las Vegas, and IndyCar tickets going on sale, including Milwaukee. They also talk about why some IndyCar fans were not onboard with the Las...
11.14.2023
Kevin and Curt talk about Rahal's contract renewel, Andretti F1 hopes, and the Thermal IndyCar race
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, the two talk about Graham Rahal’s renewed contract with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. Curt highlights some of the business ventures that Rahal is currently involved in, and how he has been...
11.08.2023
Kevin and Curt discuss Grosjean's move to Juncos, talk to Jacob Abel and Myles Rowe, and much more!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, Romain Grosjean has a new home, this time with Juncos Hollinger Racing. The two talk about what this means for the team. More importantly, how Grosjean will mesh with Juncos and...
11.01.2023
Kevin and Curt Discuss Christian Rasmussen Joining Ed Carpenter Racing!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the press conference where Christian Rasmussen spoke for the first time since the announcement that he will be joining Ed Carpenter Racing. Additionally, they discuss the comments that Ed...
10.25.2023
Kevin and Curt dive into silly season updates involving Pietro Fittipaldi, Helio Castroneves joins, and more
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about Pietro Fittipaldi’s announcement that he is signing with Rahal for the 2024 season. The two also talk about Juri Vipps, and the role he will play in the...
10.18.2023
Kevin and Curt Discuss Kyle Larson's Rookie Orientation + Silly Season Rumors!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the rookie orientation that Kyle Larson went through last week at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They dive into some of the things after he experienced driving an IndyCar for...
10.10.2023
Kevin and Curt Preview the IndyCar Rookie Test, Kyle Larson, and More Legal Battles
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, there’s more racing on the oval! The annual IndyCar rookie test is this weekend and Curt and Kevin preview some of the drivers who will make turn some laps. They also...
10.04.2023
Kevin and Curt talk about NASCAR racing at Iowa will affect IndyCar, Andretti F1 hopes, and more!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss NASCAR’s announcement that they will be racing at Iowa a few weeks before IndyCar will race there, and how as a promoter, it is hard to have two major...
09.27.2023
Kevin and Curt Dissect 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule + Logan Seavey and David Kallman Join!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss yesterday’s 2024 NTT IndyCar Series schedule release featuring more ovals with Texas Motor Speedway being removed from the schedule, and then get into the potential problems the series could...
09.20.2023
Kevin and Curt Discuss Driver and Schedule Silly Season!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they discuss the news of 18-year-old Kyffin Simpson being promoted from Indy NXT to Chip Ganassi Racing as their fifth full-time driver in 2024. They discuss the comments Chip Ganassi made...
09.13.2023
Kevin and Curt Recap 2023 NTT IndyCar Season!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they recap Scott Dixon winning his third race in the final four of the season, highlight how some of the drivers performed in the season finale, examine some of the penalties...
09.06.2023
Kevin and Curt Discuss Alex Palou's Dominance This Season + Recap Portland Race!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they congratulate Alex Palou on capturing his second series championship within the last three years. Additionally, they spend time recapping the race by sharing nuggets they wrote down from the race....
08.30.2023
Kevin and Curt Recap Scott Dixon Goin Back-to-Back + Examine 2023 Driver/Team Combinations
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they begin the show by highlighting where drivers will be racing in 2023 with Meyer Shank Racing announcing the two drivers that will be driving for them next season. Additionally, Kevin...
08.23.2023
Kevin And Curt Talk The Latest News In Racings Including The Latest On Teams Working Together, How Impressive Josef Newgarden Has Been, Death Of A Racing Legend and More!
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they talk about the hot week we’ve had! How it will probably affect the race this weekend at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500, the possible experiments with oval tracks going on....
08.16.2023
Kevin and Curt talk the Brickyard and what drivers might be on the move soon
Tonight, on Trackside with Kevin Lee and Curt Cavin, they recap the exciting weekend at the Brickyard at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and what their thoughts are on Connor Daly moving to Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. They talk about the...

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Trackside Podcast episodes:

Curt and Kevin talk the Indy 500 forecast, who can realistically win on Sunday

Curt and Kevin talk about Kyle Larson getting a waiver for NASCAR, talk to Kaylee Bryson, and more!

Curt and Kevin Talk About Kyle Larson, Ken Griffey Jr. Driving the Pace Car, and more!

Curt and Kevin live from the Burger Bash with Conor Daly, Ryan Hunter-Reay and more!

Kevin and Curt recap Fast Friday and preview Day 1 of Qualifying for the 108th Indy 500!

Curt and Kevin Talk about the 2nd Day of Practice, Preview Fast Friday, and More!

Curt and Kevin breakdown the first day of practice, who was fastest, on-track rivalries, and more!

Kevin and Curt Talk About the Abbreviated First Day of Practice, Records Being Broken, and More!

Curt and Kevin recap the Sonsio Grand Prix, talk about Bump Day, and more!

Curt and Kevin recap Practice and Qualifying for the Sonsio Grand Prix!

Kevin and Curt talk about Theo Pourchaire Going to McLaren Full Time, Red Flag Rules, and More!

Kevin and Curt Continue to Delve Into the Penske Cheating Controversy, Talk with Jacob Abel, and more!

Curt and Kevin delve into Penske's Supension of Top Officials, the Miami Grand Prix, and more!

Kevin and Curt Kick Off May, Talk About the Miami GP, and More!

Curt and Kevin recap the race at Barber, talk about David Malukas being released from McLaren, and more!

Curt and Kevin talk about Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin's disqualification, recap the Long Beach Grand Prix, and more!

Kevin and Curt recap Indy 500 Open Test and preview Long Beach race weekend!

Curt and Kevin preview the IMS Open Test, the Eclipse, give details on the Burger Bash, and more!

Curt and Kevin talk about Jerry Forsythe purchasing the Long Beach Grand Prix, talk to Mark Montieth on the new Bill Vukovich book, and more!

Curt and Kevin recap Thermal, what could change, Indy 500 driver predictions, and more!

Curt and Kevin Preview the Thermal $1 Million Dollar Challenge, Recap the 12 Hours of

Curt and Kevin recap the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg!

Curt and Kevin Preview the Upcoming St. Petersburg GP!

Curt and Kevin recap Sebring testing, new rules against snaking, and ticket sales for the 500!

Kevin and Curt Talk Nashville Superspeedway, Callum Illot Filling in for David Malukas, Preview Race Start Times, and More!

Curt and Kevin talk about David Malukas' injury, possible Indy 500 entries, Kyle Larson, and more!

Kevin and Curt Talk About Daly and Hunter-Reay Going to DRR, F1's Andretti Rejection, and more!

Kevin and Curt talk about Porsche Penske winning the 24 Hours of Daytona!

Kevin and Curt talk about 24 Hours of Daytona Race Week, Homestead Testing, and Colin Braun Joins!

Kevin and Curt talk about 2024 Content Day, IndyCar in the 24 Hours of Daytona, and Simon Sikes Joins!

Kevin and Curt talk about Santino Ferrucci Re-signing with A.J. Foyt Enterprises, Silly Season Updates, and the Return to iRacing!

Kevin and Curt Talk About Sting Ray Robb Signing to A.J. Foyt Enterprises and More!

Kevin and Curt talk about DHL moving to Ganassi, Honda considering leaving IndyCar, and silly season updates

Kevin and Curt discuss IndyCar TV deals, talk to "Poppy" Popielarz about restoring old race cars, Steve Wittich, and more!

Kevin and Curt get to know Linus Lundqvist, talk with James Hinchcliffe, and discuss Alex Palou's legal troubles

Kevin and Curt Recap the Las Vegas Grand Prix, How it Can Help IndyCar, Indy 500 Car Counts, and More!

Kevin and Curt talk about Rahal's contract renewel, Andretti F1 hopes, and the Thermal IndyCar race

Kevin and Curt discuss Grosjean's move to Juncos, talk to Jacob Abel and Myles Rowe, and much more!

Kevin and Curt Discuss Christian Rasmussen Joining Ed Carpenter Racing!

Kevin and Curt dive into silly season updates involving Pietro Fittipaldi, Helio Castroneves joins, and more

Kevin and Curt Discuss Kyle Larson's Rookie Orientation + Silly Season Rumors!

Kevin and Curt Preview the IndyCar Rookie Test, Kyle Larson, and More Legal Battles

Kevin and Curt talk about NASCAR racing at Iowa will affect IndyCar, Andretti F1 hopes, and more!

Kevin and Curt Dissect 2024 NTT IndyCar Series Schedule + Logan Seavey and David Kallman Join!

Kevin and Curt Discuss Driver and Schedule Silly Season!

Kevin and Curt Recap 2023 NTT IndyCar Season!

Kevin and Curt Discuss Alex Palou's Dominance This Season + Recap Portland Race!

Kevin and Curt Recap Scott Dixon Goin Back-to-Back + Examine 2023 Driver/Team Combinations

Kevin And Curt Talk The Latest News In Racings Including The Latest On Teams Working Together, How Impressive Josef Newgarden Has Been, Death Of A Racing Legend and More!

Kevin and Curt talk the Brickyard and what drivers might be on the move soon

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