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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the passing of two-time Indianapolis 500 champion, Gordon Johncock, at the age of 90. They also talk about the passing of Leon “Jigger” Sirois at the age of 91. They later talk about Edward Jones sponsoring Scott Dixon for the 2027 Indy 500, while Christian Lundgaard has been officially confirmed to drive the #9 PNC Bank Honda for Chip Ganassi Racing in the 2027 season.   In the second segment, they talk about how Chip Ganassi Racing is holding Scott Dixon to contract and can start working for Arrow McLaren in January 2027. They also talk about if Dixon and McLaren can try and beat Alex Palou, Christian Lundgaard and Ganassi. They later talk about the rest of the silly season news regarding Juncos Hollinger Racing, A.J. Foyt Enterprises, and Dale Coyne Racing.   In the final segment, Kevin talks about Marshall Pruett’s RACER.com article on silly season for engineers. Kevin also talks about the latest rumors about a potential race in Barcelona in 2027. Kevin later talks about Alex Palou and Marcus Ericsson competing in the Indianapolis 8-Hour race.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Arrow McLaren revealing the car numbers for 2027, with Pato O’Ward and Ryan Hunter-Reay remaining in the #5 and #31 respectively, while Scott Dixon will drive the #6 and Felix Rosenqvist will return to the #7. They also talk about shutting down the rumors of Colton Herta returning to IndyCar and taking the Chip Ganassi Racing seat. They later talk about the possibilities of rides for Nikita Johnson, Callum Ilott, and Esteban Ocon. They also talk about the Indy NXT evaluation test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. In the second segment, they talk about the F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix running on Saturday and Conor Daly competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Kansas this weekend. They later talk about who was right and wrong in their 2026 season predictions. In the final segment, they talk about how to pace themselves during the IndyCar offseason. They also talk about Jackson Lee being in the NASCAR 26 video game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview the upcoming IMSA race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. They later talk about the latest schedule rumors for the 2027 IndyCar season, and what the fate is for Nashville, Laguna Seca, the season finale, and other potential tracks added.   In the second segment, they talk about if the future schedule could any international races. They also talk about the possibility of more NASCAR collaboration weekends. They even talk about a possible leaked date for Gateway next season, and it may possibly conflict with Le Mans again. They later talk about how the new F1 race in Madrid had little to no action. Finally, they talk about the new guidelines for Indy NXT drivers getting into IndyCar, and how it effected the Josh Pierson deal of going to A.J. Foyt Racing. In the final segment, they preview which IndyCar drivers will be racing at the IMSA race at Indianapolis.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the 2026 season finale from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with Scott McLaughlin earning his first win, Alex Palou officially celebrating his fifth championship, Kyle Kirkwood securing second in the championship, Alexander Rossi getting his first podium finish with Ed Carpenter Racing, Dennis Hauger winning rookie of the year, and Scott Dixon losing his winning streak in his final season with Chip Ganassi Racing. In the second segment, they talk about the IR-28 test dates for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval. They also talk about the latest silly season news, with Nikita Johnson earning the 2026 Indy NXT championship and throwing his hat in the ring. They also talk about the new guidelines to get into IndyCar for next season. In the final segment, Kevin talks about the IndyCar championship banquet and recapping the Indy NXT championship.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap a dominant Milwaukee doubleheader weekend from Pato O’Ward, with Alex Palou officially clinching his 5th championship. They also talk about the mass confusion of having the rain delay during the races and which race happened in which order. They later talk about the 5-year extension with Snap-On and the Milwaukee Mile. They also talk about the career weekend Christian Lundgaard had with his first oval podium. They later talk about the difficult season Scott Dixon has had and how David Malukas had another potential first win slip away. In the second segment, they preview the season finale weekend from Laguna Seca. They also talk about where Alex Palou now ranks among the all-time greats. They later talk about who could get second in the championship battle. In the final segment, Kevin talks about Chevrolet’s official statement on David Malukas’s engine problem and talks about the TV ratings from Milwaukee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap a monumental and historic weekend as Kyle Kirkwood dominated the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C. They also talk about Alex Palou’s disastrous race as he dealt with multiple issues and had his championship lead cut to 91 points. They later talk about if IndyCar could go back to exploring more street race options in the northeast.   In the second segment, they talk about the best monuments and museums they experienced in D.C. They also talk about who else had great and bad race weekends from D.C. They later talk about Andretti Global sweeping all this season’s inaugural street races this year. They also talk about the latest in silly season and points standings. They finally preview the upcoming double header weekend in Milwaukee. In the final segment, Kevin talks about the 3.282 million TV ratings for Washington D.C. and if they should return for next year.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap a hectic weekend for the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham with the track not being completed on Friday to Marcus Ericsson winning his first race of the season. They also talk about whether Conor Daly could come back for the doubleheader weekend in Milwaukee. They later talk about the rumors of Yuki Tsunoda being in talks to get the Meyer Shank Racing seat in 2027. In the second segment, they later answer fan questions about the track layout mishap from Markham. They later preview the upcoming race weekend for the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington D.C.   In the final segment, Kevin talks about parts of the NASCAR and IndyCar schedule taking shape. They also talk about David Malsher-Lopez leaving RACER and the RACER Magazine shutting down. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap Alex Palou winning the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland for his 6th win of the 2026 season and extending his championship lead. They also talk about the incredible run of good luck Palou has and the rise of Rinus VeeKay in the standings. They also talk about Marcus Ericsson resigning with Andretti Global for next season and who could replace Scott Dixon at Chip Ganassi Racing. In the second segment, they preview this upcoming weekend’s inaugural race in Markham. They also talk about who else had good and bad weekends in Portland. They later talk about the first 8 races of the 2027 schedule released. In the final segment, Kevin talks about the Indy 500 open test happening in May 2027. Kevin also talks about Oliver Wheldon winning the USF2000 race in Portland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the first laps turned in the new IR-28 car with Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. In the second segment, they answer fan questions from X. They also talk about the latest rumors going around the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule and how it could affect the 2027 IndyCar schedule. They also talk about the Washington D.C. race being extended to 147 laps to make it a true Freedom 250 mile race. In the final segment, Kevin talks about what he liked from today’s extended test session for Alex Palou in the new IR-28 car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the newly unveiled 2028 IndyCar and break down the specifics of the new body. In the second segment, they talk about Dreyer & Reinbold Racing returning to the 2027 grid after buying one charter from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing. They also talk about the latest rumors regarding the 2027 schedule and if the Washington D.C. race will return. They later talk about Carson Kvapil’s burnout on the bricks after winning the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They also share their thoughts on Scott Dixon’s comments on taking naps during long NASCAR races. In the final segment, Kevin talks about what to expect next on his Trackside Extra podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap yesterday’s Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix from the Nashville Superspeedway with Alex Palou earning his 5th win of the season and extending his championship lead by 83 points over David Malukas. They also talk about Malukas’s weekend after getting injured in practice on Saturday, nearly replaced by Conor Daly, coming back to finish first in final practice, and finishing third after starting last during the race. In the second segment, they preview Brickyard 400 weekend with the NASCAR Cup Series and the Pennzoil 250 for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series. They also talk about the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series out at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park for the TSport 200. They later look back at other drivers’ races went from Nashville. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about TV ratings from the World Cup Final and how it was worth the gamble for IndyCar.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview this weekend’s race for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix from the Nashville Superspeedway, with a pre-race show on FS1 and serving as a lead-in to the World Cup Final. They later talk about if it’s possible for Nashville to have two races in the future with the street course returning once the new Nissan Stadium is built and if it can go back on Broadway. They also talk about Tony Kanaan making rounds on the podcast platforms explaining the decision to hire Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist at Arrow McLaren and letting Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel go for the 2027 season. In the second segment, they talk about Alex Palou, Felix Rosenqvist, and David Malukas at the White House showcasing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C. with President Donald Trump. They also talk about the new IndyCar video game coming out in May 2027. They later talk about Jackson Lee and Louis Foster competing in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Lime Rock this past weekend. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about Pato O’Ward stepping away from his path of being a McLaren F1 test driver. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the latest in silly season news, with Marcus Armstrong moving to the #60 in Meyer Shank Racing, while Arrow McLaren signing Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, and Ryan Hunter-Reay for the Indy 500 in 2027, and booting Christian Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel. They later talk about who could drive the #9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda and the #66 Meyer Shank Racing Honda for next season. They also talk about what’s out there for Rinus VeeKay, Marcus Ericsson, Mick Schumacher, and more. In the second segment, they recap Pato O’Ward’s win at Mid-Ohio this past weekend. They also talk about what the silly season has in store for Santino Ferrucci, Conor Daly, and the current Indy NXT field. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about the retirement of Steve Simpson. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview the Detroit Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio. What would it take for Scott Dixon to leave Chip Ganassi Racing, and how it compares to stars leaving their teams in other sports. More talks about names swirling around in silly seaason rumors.  In the second segment, they discuss silly season rumors and which teams will claim drivers.  To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin talks about how the market for players are decided.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America with Christian Lundgaard overcoming a damaged front wing on the opening lap to win his second race of the season. They also talk about Alex Palou’s speeding penalty with Felix Rosenqvist not covering him in time, Marcus Armstrong’s engine failure in the closing laps, another impressive runner-up finish from David Malukas, the last lap crash between Graham Rahal and Will Power, Kyffin Simpson losing his podium finish, and Christian Rasmussen’s hybrid failure. They later talk about Jackson Lee getting dumped by Jimmie Johnson during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Race at Naval Base Coronado. In the second segment, they talk about the latest silly season rumors from Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, Marcus Ericsson, and Rinus VeeKay. To wrap up another edition of the show, Kevin recaps testing from Mid-Ohio, Milwaukee, and the Indy NXT race from Road America with Alessandro de Tullio’s win getting disqualified with Matteo Nanini inheriting the win. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.