Pato slides in DMs, and Thim doesn't check the Off Track ones, which almost led to the guys missing the chance to cheer on IU in person this weekend. Plus, Alex is training for the season opener and Hinch agrees to bike 100 miles if Ross gets over his hatred of running and does a half marathon with Hinch.

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Hinch and Rossi sit down to make their predictions for what 2026 will bring in IMSA, NASCAR, F1, and IndyCar.

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Hinch talks about throwing up on airplanes, guys recap their Christmases, then get into what they're looking forward to in 2026.

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James can't grasp his head around the concept of Christmas Eve Eve, plus the guys talk about traditions, plans for the holidays, IndyCar's new officiating system, and more. Like everyone else, we're mourning the passing of the Biffle Family and the others in the tragic accident last week.

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Tim was woken up by a car chase, James has ideas for in-flight entertainment, and Alex is annoyed. Plus, Colton made his F2 test debut, F1 added a new track, and the guys wonder about next year.

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IMS and IndyCar President Doug Boles joins us to take us through the changes happening to IndyCar's officiating during this off season. Plus, he tells us why he's busier now than during the season, what's going on with the turn 2 repave, and more! 

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Hinch spent more than two weeks in the air this year, which he breaks down for us, before the guys go into the F1 championship finale, talking about what's to come for the sport in the years to come.

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Hinch is in Abu Dhabi with the F1TV crew, so he took some time to chat with lead Formula One commentator for F1TV, Alex Jacques. He takes Hinch through how he got into racing, his progression in F1, and the most exciting race he's ever watched. Spoiler alert, it's an Indy 500. Check out Alex's book, Grid to Glory!

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Hinch's Qatar hotel had an impressive water park. Both of the guys had travel experiences, then they dive into the F1 race. A baffling pit decision from McLaren helped tighten the championship battle even more. And fan anger at Kimi Antonelli has reached an unacceptable level.

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Rossi and Tim don't let Hinch make a smooth transition to talking about Cracker Barrel. We recap the race in Vegas and the championship fight in F1. We talk about Mick Schumacher taking a chance by racing full time in IndyCar next year, plus we keep up our annual tradition of reflecting on what we're thankful for this year.

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