Trackside Podcast

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they host their annual 2026 Burger Bash! They start the show joined with Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Hollinger Racing and Jack Harvey of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to talk about the Indy 500 and Carb Day. They are later joined with Conor Daly of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing to recap qualifying and talk about the Indy 500. They are later joined with James Hinchcliffe of FOX Sports ...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the upcoming schedule for Carb Day with weather coming in and how it could affect practice, the Wienie 500, and the pit stop competition. They also talk about Alexander Rossi’s condition from his live Off Track with Hinch & Rossi podcast from Cracker Barrel. They later talk about which IndyCar drivers’ first win was the Indy 500.  

In the seco...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the statement from Ed Carpenter Racing saying Alexander Rossi had successful outpatient procedures to minor injuries sustained to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle, with full intent to practice on Carb Day and race on Sunday. They later talk about what the next steps for Rossi. They also talk about the unpredictable weather in Indy this weekend and Cai...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap today’s massive crash in practice involving Alexander Rossi, Pato O’Ward, and Romain Grosjean, with Rossi the only one not cleared yet. They later talk about if Rossi doesn’t get medically cleared, who could replace him for the 110th Indianapolis 500. They later recap qualifying on Sunday after rain washed out Saturday, with Alex Palou denying Rossi a...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Landon Coons, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap Fast Friday practice and preview what tomorrow will bring with the first day of qualifications with weather in the area.

In the second segment, they talk about the qualifying draw and where drivers will roll out for the qualifying session tomorrow.

To wrap up another edition of the show, they talk more about the qualifying draw, preview...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and John Herrick, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap day three of practice for the 110th Indianapolis 500, with Pato O’Ward going to the top of the board at 227.308 mph. They also talk about Conor Daly, Marcus Armstrong, and Romain Grosjean continuing to impress so far. They later talk about Ryan Hunter-Reay and Arrow McLaren continuing to struggle in practice and if the team is sta...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and John Herrick, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they talk about how the Indy 500 is sold out once again. They later talk about talk about Katherine Legge announcing that she’ll be competing in the Indy 500/Coke 600 double this year. They also talk about TV ratings from the Sonsio Grand Prix and Carson Hocevar at today’s practice session.

In the second segment, they continue to recap...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw, as he fills in for Kevin Lee, they recap the first day of practice for the 110th Indy 500 with Alex Palou topping the charts at 225.937 mph late in the session after coming back from mechanical gremlins. They also talk about who looks good in race trim and in qualifying trim.   They later talk about Conor Daly’s impressive day and if he’s a legitimate c...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Christian Lundgaard snapping an almost three-year winless drought and passing David Malukas late to win the Sonsio Grand Prix at the Indianapolis road course. They also talk Alexander Rossi’s comments over his hybrid failure and being stranded on the front stretch, along with mixed confusion on strategies from Alex Palou, Kyle Kirkwood, and Scott Dixon. They...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Greg Rakestraw, who is filling in for Kevin Lee, they talk about how rain postponed qualifying for the Sonsio Grand Prix, pushing it to tomorrow morning at 10:30. They later go back through the history of rain races at the Indy GP. They talk about Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood dominating the two practice sessions earlier today.

In the second segment, they talk about tomorrow’s revised ...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Indiana Pacers point guard Andrew Nembhard doing the two-seater for the Indy GP. They later talk about the latest press conference where drivers were asked about the push-to-pass usage from Long Beach, and the names of drivers and the amount used released. They also talk about how Ryan Hunter-Reay can benefit Arrow McLaren.

In the second segment, they talk about c...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about who could dethrone Alex Palou on the Indianapolis GP and if Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing can return to their sweet spot. They later talk about if bumping could come back if there’s a third engine manufacture.

In the second segment, Kevin talks with Kim Jones of the Testicular Cancer Awareness Foundation to talk about their new partnership with the Burger B...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about push-to-pass now being enabled at all times on road/street courses once the car crosses the alternate start-finish line after the green flag. They also talk about Felix Rosenqvist becoming a new father. They later talk about which teams were using their 500 cars during the open test.

In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about F1 returning to V8 engines in 20...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about the recent passing of Alex Zanardi and look back at his success. They later talk about Katherine Legge running the NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen before she competes in the Indy 500 and reigning F2 champion Leonardo Fornaroli could be getting a test with Arrow McLaren. They also talk about manufacturing charters and Sam’s Club becoming an official In...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Alex Palou’s contract extension beyond 2027. They later break down the charter news of teams without charters cannot compete in races other than the Indy 500 beginning next year. They also talk about Colton Herta fastest in Practice for F2 in Miami along with the new CW/ESPN streaming deal for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series.

In the second segmen...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about early contract talks between Nolan Siegel, Marcus Ericsson, Marcus Armstrong and more. They also talk about Mick Schumacher dealing with a left wrist injury ever since his crash at St. Petersburg. They later talk about the Indy 500 pace car unveiling and IU football head coach Curt Cignetti as the driver.

In the second segment, Curt and Kevin talk about Carson Hoc...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the second day of the Indy 500 open test with Caio Collet and Josef Newgarden fastest overall, Jack Harvey’s engine expiring, and a lucky fox and an unlucky bird. They also talk about how they think Conor Daly could be a legitimate contender for the Indy 500. They later talk about who could challenge Alex Palou and an expected announcement for the Indy 500 being ...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the first day of the Indy 500 open test with a strong showing from Josef Newgarden. They later talk about the new liveries for the race and for the test. They also talk about who looked impressive from the test.

In the second segment, Curt and Kevin preview the last day for the Indy 500 open test. They later answer fan questions from social media.

To wrap up another ed...

Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they preview tomorrow and Wednesday’s Indy 500 open test. They also talk about Katherine Legge officially rounding out the entry list for the 110th Indianapolis 500. Legge will drive the #11 e.l.f. Cosmetics Chevrolet with A.J. Foyt Racing and HMD Motorsports. They also talk about the logistics of not having bumping this year and how it could’ve gone if there was bump...