May 29, 2024

S2E23: Is the Indy 500 the best race in the world? Ft. Conor Daly

1 hour 17 minutes

In this podcast episode, NASCAR drivers and co-hosts Parker Kligerman and Landon Cassill, along with IndyCar driver Connor Daly, delve into the nuances of racing. They discuss the strategic and technical aspects of the Monaco Grand Prix and the Indy 500, including the challenges of overtaking and car setup. They reflect on Kyle Larson's Indy 500 performance, the significance of the race, and NASCAR's decision not to grant Larson a waiver for missing the Coca-Cola 600. Additionally, they touch on the financial and regulatory issues facing NASCAR teams and the importance of maintaining conduct standards in the sport.

Check out Conor's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ConorDaly22

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro and PR Lap

01:20 - F1 Monaco Grand Prix Qualifying and Race

02:10 - Conor Daly joins us!

03:04 - Laps led in Indy 500 Consecutive Years and Stats

04:43 - You have to be perfect in the Indy 500

06:20 - Strategic Racing and Overtaking

06:55 - Pato O'Ward's Car Instability and Major Saves

08:00 - Last Lap Passes and Track Conditions

10:10 - Dissecting the Last 50 Laps

15:35 - Analysis of Heroic Racing Moves

17:48 - Kyle Larson's Performance and Racing Moves

25:00 - When will an IndyCar driver attempt the double?

26:30 - The Indy 500: The Last Great Race?

31:45 - Challenges and Risk in the Indy 500

34:10 - Future of IndyCar Racing

35:20 - Acknowledgment of Pat McAfee's Support

37:15 - How much money did Conor Daly make?

39:17 - Conor's Future Racing Plans

40:10 - Pristine Auction Giveaway

41:45 - Spoiler Diecast

43:06 - Formula 1's Monaco Problems Continued

47:45 - NASCAR's Coca-Cola 373.5 Drama

48:40 - Debate on Kyle Larson's Waiver Eligibility

55:02 - Comparison with Matt Kenseth's Waiver

57:20 - Stewart-Haas Racing Shutdown

1:06:40 - Charlotte Xfinity Series Race

1:10:00 - Austin Hill's Penalty

1:14:33 - Coca-Cola 600 Race Shortening

1:16:35 - Outro

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