Drafting the Circuits

The DTC reports from the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix where title rivals Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen finished up tied in points heading into the season ender next week. We discuss the various incidents, penalties, restarts and controversies coming out of the race.

Additional topics include a few European drivers getting their first laps in an Indycar during testing at Sebring, Richard Petty selling off the controlling interest in his team to GMS, an update on the condition of the drivers involved in a start line wreck in Formula 2, and a full time Cup ride for Todd Gilliland.

With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski

The DTC panel welcomes guests Dan Bley and James Geisler who both do amazing work. Dan Bley is an automotive artist and expert modeler who specializes custom Indycar die-cast cars and James Geisler is a race historian and archivist who has compiled a mind-boggling database of American open-wheel racing statistics dating back to the very […]

The DTC panel welcomes guests Dan Bley and James Geisler who both do amazing work.

Dan Bley is an automotive artist and expert modeler who specializes custom Indycar die-cast cars and James Geisler is a race historian and archivist who has compiled a mind-boggling database of American open-wheel racing statistics dating back to the very beginning days of organized racing.

Additionally, we fondly remember the late Frank Williams who was an absolute icon in Formula One racing.

With Luis Torres, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel reports from the Formula One Grand Prix of Qatar at the Losail Circuit where the points battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen is tightening up with just two races to go.

Additional topics include NASCAR testing of the new Gen 7 car, Brad Kesekowski settling into his role as part owner at RFK Racing, penalty trouble for Mike Harmon Racing, and the return of qualifying for the Cup Series.

With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel welcomes author Jade Gurss to the show to discuss his latest book, "Al Unser Jr. :A Checkered Past."

Jade describes the writing process behind capturing the autobiography of one of the greatest stars of the CART era whose battles with substance abuse are are told in full detail in this gripping book. Additional topics include a rundown of the Grand Prix of Brazil.

With Luis Torres, Richard Youden, and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel reports from Phoenix International Raceway where our own Luis Torres was on the ground to cover the action from all three major NASCAR championships.

Ben Rhodes took home the Truck title and proceeded to give the most entertaining post-race presser in a long time, Daniel Hemric bumped his way to a last lap Xfinity win while Kyle Larson capped off an impressive season with the NASCAR Cup.

Additional topics include a full run-down of the Grand Prix of Mexico where Max Verstappen gained a little more ground on Lewis Hamilton in the F1 title fight.
We also delve into Kyle Kirkwood's future as an Indycar driver for A.J. Foyt, rumors of Volkswagen AG entering Formula One and Dodge returning to NASCAR.

With Luis Torres, Richard Youden and Frank Santoroski.

The DTC panel reports from F1's visit to Austin, TX where a record crowd was treated to a fantastic race between championship rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton. Additionally, we take a brief look back at the history of F1 in the United States and a look ahead to the future.

Further topics include the NASCAR race at Kansas, and how that series can begin to rebuild the popularity they enjoyed decades ago and we finish up with Indycar off-season testing at Barber where several drivers, including Nico Hulkenburg, took their first laps in an Indycar.

With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski

The DTC gang gives you the run-down from Texas Motor Speedway where Kyle Larson was the first to gain a spot in NASCAR's Championship Four. Additional topics include the autonomous vehicle challenge set for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this weekend, Charter troubles for Michael Jordan, Denny Hamlin and 23XI racing, Indycar testing news and a full preview of the Formula One United States Grand Prix coming up this week in Austin.

With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski.

We share memories of our friend Gray Warren, one of the original DTC panelists who passed away recently. Gray worked in NASCAR for several decades and was just an all around great guy.

The DTC panel also breaks down the action from the Roval at Charlotte and the intense rivalry brewing between Kevin Harvick and Chase Elliott. Additionally we talk about the Turkish Grand Prix, and ponder on whether or not the stories of Michael Andretti buying into Sauber F1 and Colton Herta coming along for the ride are fact or fiction.

With Richard Youden, Luis Torres and Frank Santoroski