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IMSA Weekend Recap, IndyCar Offseason Updates, Remembering Jigger Sirois and Gordon Johncock, and Parkside Cards Giveaways Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap the recent IMSA weekend at Indianapolis, including weather, grid-walk access, fan atmosphere, and race winners: GTP No. 24 BMW Team WRT (Sheldon van der Linde/Dries Vanthoor), LMP2 No. 18 Era Motorsport (Nick Boulle/Rasmussen), GT Pro Ford Mustang (Ben Barker/Dennis Olsen), and GTD No. 96 Turner Motorsport BMW (Patrick Gallagher/Robbie Foley). They discuss IndyCar drivers’ offseason activities (Kirkwood surfing, Ericsson attending IMSA, Daly racing NASCAR Trucks, Palou at a Colts game) and note Indiana football results. They honor Indy figures Jigger Sirois (Lenny Durae Sirois) and two-time Indy 500 winner Gordon Johncock, sharing key career details. They highlight Parkside Cards partnership, card “hits,” local kids’ programs, giveaways, and speculate on Ganassi’s upcoming No. 9 driver announcement, then give season “report card” grades for IndyCar teams and organizations. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:43 IMSA Weekend Recap 01:31 Family Time and Carb Day Stories 04:47 Race Day Moments and Merch Finds 10:06 IMSA Winners and Fan Access 13:29 IndyCar Offseason Updates 14:18 Indiana Football Tangent 15:38 Remembering Indy Legends 20:11 Parkside Cards and Giveaways 25:06 Parkside Cards Hype 25:38 IndyCar Legends Inserts 27:11 Race Day Box Ritual 27:37 Giveaway Updates 28:42 Ganassi No 9 Teaser 30:25 Team Report Cards 35:47 Fan Polls and Trivia 37:23 Fall Vibes Self Care 39:46 Race Girly Jewelry Talk 41:53 Signing Off

Welcome to Fast Cars, Fast Girls with Abby Meyer and Sarah Proctor: a lively episode covering the Battle on the Bricks IMSA weekend (GT3, GT, LMP2, GTP classes), supporting series like Porsche Carrera Cup and MX-5 Cup, IndyCar driver moves including Dennis Hauger joining Foyt, track weekend plans and sponsor shoutouts — all woven between storm interruptions, personal stories, and race-day tips.

IndyCar Season Finale at Laguna Seca, New Driver Signings, IR-28 Oval Test, Honda Leadership Change, and Parkside Cards Partnership Hosts Abby Meyer Proctor and Sarah recap the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, noting Scott McLaughlin’s pole-to-win victory (his first in 36 races) and reviewing key finishers and season outcomes, including Alex Palou’s championship, Kyle Kirkwood second in points, Dennis Hauger as Rookie of the Year, and Scott Dixon’s pit crew winning the Pit Crew Performance Award. They discuss a “weekend of crashes,” including a violent Porsche crash at Laguna Seca practice with the driver hospitalized but alert, a fiery crash in China where another driver helped with the rescue, and Charles Leclerc’s Monza crash while praising 19-year-old Antonelli’s win. They cover Dreyer & Reinbold’s 2027 full-time entry signing Conor Daly and possibly switching to Honda, plus Mick Schumacher signing with Meyer Shank Racing (numbers 60 and 66). They also address IR-28 oval testing with Palou and Rossi, Honda leadership changes (David Salters stepping down; Kelvin Fu named HRC US president), a Parkside Cards partnership with giveaways, and a discussion of 9/11 memories and upcoming IMSA events at IMS. 00:00 Welcome and Rundown 01:07 Weekend of Crashes 03:46 Dreyer Reinbold Signs Daly 05:04 Mick Schumacher to MSR 06:42 Should Laguna End Season 09:47 Laguna Seca Top Finishers 11:18 Midfield and Storylines 16:28 Rookies Awards Standings 17:39 Ganassi vs Penske Debate 18:28 Zanardi Corkscrew Tribute 19:12 IR-28 Oval Test Impressions 20:44 Honda Leadership Change 21:35 Parkside Cards Giveaways 23:10 Remembering 9/11 Stories 31:14 Football and Hot Dog Fest 34:43 IMSA Weekend at IMS 35:54 Season Wrap Closing 37:02 Weekend of Crashes Recap 38:56 Audio Glitch and Reset

Milwaukee Mile Doubleheader Recap: Pato Sweeps, Palou Clinches, and Laguna Seca Preview Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap their in-person weekend at the Milwaukee Mile IndyCar oval doubleheader, praising the track atmosphere, food, and fan access while noting rain disruptions that forced Race 1 to be postponed and completed after Race 2. Pato O’Ward swept both races; key results included David Malukas second in Race 1 and fourth in Race 2, Scott McLaughlin second in Race 2 and fourth in Race 1, Rinus VeeKay third in Race 1, and Christian Lundgaard third in Race 2. Alex Palou wrapped up the championship and they commend Chip Ganassi and Palou’s talent and demeanor, while discussing Dixon’s final oval run with Ganassi. They preview the season finale at Laguna Seca (Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey), mention Rosenqvist’s Nickelback-themed car and local NHRA US Nationals, and give podium/winner picks. 00:00 Cold Open Bloopers 00:21 Milwaukee Mile Weekend 00:44 Track Food Talk 01:34 Doorbell Dog Interruption 03:39 Rainy Oval Season 05:52 Laguna Seca Preview 06:27 Race One Washed Out 07:23 Sunday Doubleheader Logistics 08:32 Pato Sweeps Both Races 09:49 Malukas Second Place Rant 11:33 Top Finishers Recap 14:26 Kirkwood Eagle Story 15:47 Midfield Results Rundown 18:41 Dixon Feels And Stats 19:23 Backmarker Rundown 19:52 Kong Sponsor Tangent 22:32 Crashes and Double Win 23:15 Cream Puff Celebration 24:03 Milwaukee Weekend Vibes 25:25 IndyCar Access and Merch 27:47 Gummy Bear Sponsor Ideas 29:00 Laguna Seca Preview 31:52 Palou Championship Praise 37:37 Season Wrap and Picks 39:18 Laguna Seca Podium Predictions 42:37 Sign Off and Socials

Fast Cars, Fast Girls: DC Street Race Recap and Milwaukee Mile Weekend Preview Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap the Freedom 250 in Washington, DC, noting the scenic backdrop, strong attendance, many cautions, and a podium featuring a bald eagle. Kyle Kirkwood won, followed by Christian Lundgaard and Will Power; Marcus Ericsson was fourth, Kellen Simpson fifth, and Alex Palou finished an unexpected 20th, with five drivers failing to finish. They preview Milwaukee’s Snap-On IndyCar Weekend with two 250-mile races (Saturday’s Makers and Fixers 250 and Sunday’s Milwaukee Mile 250), plus Indy NXT, broadcast details, schedules, hybrid deployment and tire allotment, track and qualifying records, and a Friday practice incident involving Nolan Siegel, Christian Rasmussen, and Kirkwood. They cover championship scenarios led by Palou, mention grid penalties for Palou, McLaughlin, and Malukas, offer podium picks, discuss racetrack attire, and note Dolly Parton’s passing and Pato O’Ward singing “Jolene.” 00:00 Welcome and Weekend Preview 00:05 Freedom 250 Backdrop 00:42 Race Results Rundown 01:48 Bald Eagle Podium Moment 02:44 Cautions and DC Return Debate 04:17 Milwaukee Doubleheader Setup 05:06 Track Facts and Records 07:07 Practice Incidents and Qualifying Format 07:29 Weekend Schedule Breakdown 08:58 Championship Math and History 12:31 Podium Picks and Storylines 14:02 Track Fashion and Pit Safety 15:17 Dolly Parton Tribute and Sign Off

Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap a stormy week and dive into the wild, chaotic IndyCar weekend at Markham — from surprise poles and big crashes to broadcast glitches and standout performances. They preview the inaugural Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., discuss championship standings and milestones, touch on silly season rumors and driver moves, and share racing-related news and personal notes, including the end of Racer magazine’s print edition and Marco Andretti’s upcoming book. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:16 Indiana Storm Aftermath 02:18 Markham Track Chaos 04:30 Hairpin And Big Crashes 08:03 Podium And Standouts 10:10 Midfield Surprises 13:17 Rookies And Chaos Takeaways 14:19 Freedom 250 Preview 16:47 DC Track And Race Format 17:41 Race Rules Breakdown 18:23 Tires Radio Socials 19:13 Weekend TV Schedule 20:17 Championship Math 22:21 DC Street Race History 23:50 Milestones And Streaks 25:03 Crowds And Predictions 27:53 Silly Season Rumors 29:26 State Fair Detour 30:20 Racer Magazine Farewell 32:50 Marco Andretti Memoir 33:30 Wrap Up And Weather

Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor preview the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at the brand-new Markham street course, covering race details (12 turns, 2.19 miles, 90 laps), tire and hybrid rules, championship contenders, broadcast schedule, and podium predictions — plus uncertainty about the track’s completion. The episode also includes a personal update on severe flooding in central Indiana, with a request for thoughts and safety reminders for those affected.

Abby and Sara break down the Portland race and then chat about the Indiana State Fair

Fast Cars Fast Girls React to IndyCar’s IR-28 Debut Test Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap seeing IndyCar’s new IR-28 chassis test at Indianapolis, praising its looks, sound, and sleeker aeroscreen integration, plus improved ventilation and the return of working LED panels. They note the rollout was fan-friendly and free despite rumors, thank the cross-team mechanics who volunteered a weekend to support the IndyCar/Dallara-run test, and describe rainy conditions and strong fan turnout. Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou tested the car (Rossi Saturday, Palou Sunday), both smiling and giving positive feedback; the car ran 71 total laps on the road course, with no more testing until September due to August’s schedule. They mention rumors of possible power steering, excitement to see the oval version and potential record speeds, plug their appearance on the IndyCar Dad podcast, and promote their social channels and “Trivia Tuesdays.”} 00:00 Welcome and Big Reveal 00:09 IR28 First Look Hype 00:37 Matt Damon Promo Tie In 01:16 On Track Sound and Drivers 02:37 Team Effort and Fan Access 04:33 Testing Details and Next Steps 05:19 Design Deep Dive Aero Screen 06:51 Rear Wing and LED Panels 09:01 Rumors Power Steering 10:16 Rain Running and Future Grid 12:39 Waiting for 2028 16:03 Podcast Plug and Socials 17:41 Weather Chaos Wrap Up 19:09 Final Sign Off

Post-Nashville Recap: Rain Delay Fallout, Race Results, and New IndyCar Test Rumor   Hosts Abby Meyer Proctor and Sara recap the Nashville weekend, including Sara’s in-person World Cup watch party experience, track amenities, and the severe weather that postponed the IndyCar race to Monday and prevented a night race. They criticize fan-experience issues such as not honoring IndyCar Nation passes and pit/infield access after the postponement, security rules requiring water bottles to be emptied, and water pricing and refill-station changes, while noting Doug Boles’ reputation for addressing concerns. They review race statistics (395 total passes; 246 for position) and key incidents, then run through results led by Alex Palou (Ganassi’s 150th win), with Josef Newgarden second and David Malukas third after starting 25th. They discuss points implications and upcoming Indianapolis-area events (Brickyard Weekend, USAC at IMS, IRP) and share a rumor of a new IndyCar test at IMS on Aug. 1–2, before promoting their social channels.   00:00 Show Kickoff   00:34 World Cup Fan Zone   02:32 Heat Shade And Merch   03:59 Rain Delay Chaos   09:13 Ticketing And Fan Frustrations   16:03 Track Pros And Format Ideas   19:52 Monday Race Takeaways   21:53 Wild Stats And Incidents   23:46 Results Palou Wins   24:12 Newgarden Mood Shift   26:05 Malukas Podium Story   28:15 McLaughlin And Top Five   29:22 Pato And Schumacher Praise   31:14 Simpson Personality Talk   32:11 Kirkwood Pole To P10   32:42 Midfield Roundup   36:10 Rahal Struggles And Retirements   37:26 Points Race And New Tracks   41:45 Brickyard Weekend Plans   44:13 Dirt Track Energy   46:14 New IndyCar Test Rumor   48:05 Hobbies Plants And Triathlon   51:05 Weekend Wrap And Signoff

Nashville IndyCar Preview: Silly Season Rumors, Oval vs Street Course, and Driver Country Songs Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor preview the Borshetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway, discussing Nashville as an oval versus the former street course, which they felt was disorganized and crash-prone, while noting strong ticket sales and a Deadmau5 concert. They cover IndyCar “silly season” items including discussion of McLaren changes referenced on Hinch and Rossi’s podcast featuring Tony Kanaan, rumors that Rahal Letterman Lanigan may sell a charter, and concern that Mick Schumacher could be out despite Foster and Graham’s situations. They list the weekend schedule and TV coverage (Central Time) for IndyCar and Indy NXT, including a highline session. Sara assigns country songs to various drivers, and they close with predictions and points talk, with Newgarden, Malukas, Lundgaard, Kirkwood, Pato, and Power among their picks. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:47 Silly Season Rumors 01:39 RLL Charter Talk 03:34 Schumacher Contract Fallout 04:13 Nashville Race Weekend Guide 04:54 Broadcast Times and High Line 09:33 Oval vs Street Course Debate 11:51 Trackside Fun and Concerts 12:37 Country Songs for Drivers 18:46 Social Plugs and Winner Picks 22:08 Final Predictions and Wrap Up

Mid-Ohio Recap, McLaren Silly Season Shock, and Looking Ahead to Nashville Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap a hot week including Mid-Ohio and America’s 250 celebration, then review an IndyCar Mid-Ohio race with zero cautions and only two penalties (avoidable contact for Marcus Ericsson and Alexander Rossi). They note Christian Lundgaard took pole, Pato O’Ward won (with Lundgaard second) for McLaren’s first 1–2 at Mid-Ohio, and discuss notable finishers and surprises, including Scott Dixon 17th. They react to McLaren announcing Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel are out and that Scott Dixon is leaving Ganassi for McLaren, plus rumors about other driver moves. They compare IndyCar and F1, discuss strategy elements like refueling, share Fourth of July and soccer notes, promote social channels, preview Nashville, propose an IndyCar throwback race, and highlight Mid-Ohio TV viewership of 1.3 million, up 73%. 00:00 Welcome Back Fast Girls 00:06 Heatwave And Mid Ohio Vibes 01:10 Mid Ohio Race Recap 03:11 Top 10 And Standouts 06:22 No Cautions Still Drama 07:16 McLaren Drops Lundgaard 10:21 Silly Season Goes Nuclear 13:18 IndyCar Vs F1 Debate 14:05 Why IndyCar Strategy Rules 15:54 McLaren News Buzz 16:44 Will Buxton Teasers 17:19 Lego IndyCar Ideas 18:41 Lego Collection Talk 20:16 Sailing And Tall Ships 20:54 Heatwave Weekend Recap 22:56 Soccer Tournament Reactions 24:25 Seattle Race Wishlist 25:24 Mount Rushmore And McLaren 26:51 Follow And Nashville Preview 28:53 Throwback Race Push 30:05 Ratings And Fox Praise 32:10 Wrap Up And Trivia

Mid-Ohio Preview, IndyCar Silly Season Rumors, and IndyCar Mount Rushmore Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor preview the IndyCar weekend at Mid-Ohio, noting extreme heat, hydration tips, on-site cooling options, and midway attractions like Java House. They share track and race details (13 turns, 2.258 miles; IndyCar 90 laps; Indy NXT two races with lap/time limits) and recap statistics about winners from pole and Will Power’s five Mid-Ohio poles. They discuss practice pace (Lundgaard fastest early) and “silly season” rumors involving Arrow McLaren, Scott Dixon leaving Ganassi, Ganassi’s classy statement, Mike Hull’s future, Marcus Armstrong signing with Meyer Shank, and Marcus Ericsson potentially staying at Andretti. They speculate on pole/win contenders (Palou, Kirkwood) and close with July 4th notes, safety tips, fun hypotheticals (best Uncle Sam), and debating an IndyCar “Mount Rushmore” featuring AJ Foyt, Mario Andretti, and possibly Scott Dixon. 00:00 Mid Ohio Weekend Intro 00:17 Heat Survival Tips 00:54 Midway Perks And Slushies 01:35 Track Stats And Race Format 02:38 Pole Winners History 03:28 Practice Notes And McLaren Shakeup 05:17 Silly Season Rumors 06:39 Ganassi Statement And Mike Hull 09:16 Palou Vs Kirkwood Predictions 10:17 Fourth Of July Banter 12:42 Uncle Sam And IndyCar Mount Rushmore 15:17 Fan Questions And Social Plugs 16:55 Wrap Up And Nashville Tease

Road America Recap: Lundgaard’s Comeback Win, Trackside Tips, and Off-Week Updates Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap the IndyCar weekend at Road America, praising the packed crowd, camping demand, and the Siebkens Hotel, plus standout food and Wisconsin cheese. They review the race: Alex Palou took pole but led only 13 laps and finished fifth after a pit-lane speeding penalty; Christian Lundgaard won after contact with Scott Dixon and coming back from last; David Malukas finished second; Will Power was third, with Abby sharing a story about Power stopping to pet her dog at the campsite. They run through key finishers and incidents, including Felix Rosenqvist’s strategy disappointment, Josef Newgarden’s penalty and low finish, and Marcus Armstrong’s Honda failure. They note Colton Herta’s Vegas wedding, discuss Amazon Prime Day purchases, mention IndyCar testing and other motorsports, and preview Mid-Ohio while sharing fireworks safety reminders. 00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:08 Road America Crowd Tips 01:05 Siebkens Hotel Speakeasy 02:31 Track Food and Brats 03:19 Wisconsin Cheese Haul 05:38 Girl Dinner Tangent 06:35 Back to Racing Recap 06:47 Palou Pole and Pressure 07:22 Lundgaard Comeback Win 08:31 Malukas Second Again 08:47 Will Power and Duchess 10:40 Top 10 Rundown 13:07 Midfield Surprises 15:32 Rookies Need Time 17:01 Newgarden Struggles 18:01 Late Retirements Drama 18:58 Late Race Drama 19:37 Penalties And Blocking 20:10 Race Rating And Atmosphere 20:44 Road America Travel Tips 21:25 Ganassi Solo Cup Giveaway 21:59 Colton Herta Wedding 23:06 Prime Day Temptations 23:52 Skincare And Biohacking 26:04 Deals Boots And Kindles 28:17 Couponing And Shopping Rules 30:03 Off Week Motorsports Chat 32:59 Travel Food And Buccees 35:27 Fourth Of July Safety 36:55 Signing Off

Road America Preview: Track Facts, Practice Notes, Silly Season Chatter & Weekend Picks Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor preview IndyCar’s Road America weekend at Elkhart Lake, discussing the four-mile, 14-turn track, its 55-lap (220.77-mile) race distance, and camping-friendly weather, concessions, and local atmosphere. They note Indy NXT has two races and mention a notable airborne incident. They review key stats: last year’s IndyCar winner Alex Palou, the long-standing IndyCar qualifying lap record by Dario Franchitti (1:39.866 in 2000), and Road America history including frequent winners and the rarity of pole-to-win (only eight drivers). They touch on “silly season” rumors involving drivers like Rinus VeeKay, Scott Dixon, Santino Ferrucci, and Felix Rosenqvist, recap Practice 1 leaders, describe a charity event at Siebkens, highlight special liveries, make race picks (Kirkwood and dark horse Caio Collet), and share where to find them and get stickers. 00:00 Show Intro and Names 00:39 Road America Hype 02:41 Track Facts and Records 06:11 History and Winners 09:52 Silly Season Rumors 13:05 Practice Notes and Standouts 16:59 Elkhart Lake Charity Night 20:45 Weekend Picks and Predictions 23:43 Liveries and Sponsor Talk 25:18 Stickers Socials and Signoff