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A “New Age” Dawns for IndyCar with the Hybrid, big news from team owner Bobby Rahal and Hy-Vee Vice President of Sports Marketing Matt Nickell Jul 03, 2024

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 32 – A “New Age” Dawns for IndyCar with the Hybrid, big news from team owner Bobby Rahal and Hy-Vee Vice President of Sports Marketing Matt Nickell

July 2, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin takes a look at IndyCar’s “New Age” with the debut of the Hybrid Engine at the July 7 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, gets the latest on Alexander Rossi leaving Arrow McLaren and replaced by Christian Lundgaard in an exclusive interview with team owner Bobby Rahal.

Later in the show, Martin gets the details of the Hy-Vee INDYCAR Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway in an exclusive interview with Hy-Vee Vice President of Sports Marketing Matt Nickell Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental and Hy-Vee.

On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward.

Gain ground with Penske!

And for all your shopping needs, be sure to visit your local Hy-Vee – where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

The ‘End of An Era’ with Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi. Preparations underway for Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway with IndyCar’s Michael Monti Jun 26, 2024

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The ‘End of An Era’ with Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi. Preparations underway for Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway with IndyCar’s Michael Monti

June 25, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin takes a look at the ‘End of an Era’ in IndyCar as the June 23 Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey was the final race for an all-Internal Combustion Engine in IndyCar Series competition. Beginning with this week’s test at Iowa Speedway and every race forward, a Hybrid Engine will be used that combines electrification with the current Internal Combustion Engine. Andretti Global’s Colton Herta and Arrow McLaren driver Alexander Rossi share their thoughts on the final race of an all-ICE powerplant.

Martin also has an exclusive interview with Monterey race winner Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing.

Afterwards, it’s time to gear up for the big Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway in July. Martin has an in-depth interview with Michael Montri, the President of the Hy-Vee IndyCar Race Weekend at Iowa as preparations are underway for what is annually the biggest racing weekend of the summer of the IndyCar schedule.

On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward.

Gain ground with Penske!

And for all your shopping needs, be sure to visit your local Hy-Vee – where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

Deep Dive into IndyCar’s new television deal with FOX Sports Jun 22, 2024

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Deep Dive into IndyCar’s new television deal with FOX Sports

June 21, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin takes a Deep Dive into IndyCar’s new television contract with FOX Sports on this edition of Pit Pass Indy presented by Penske Truck Rental and Hy-Vee.

Martin has exclusive interviews with Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles, who helped negotiate the new deal that will put the entire 17-race schedule and the two rounds of qualifications on the main FOX network beginning in 2025.

It's the first time that all IndyCar races will be televised live on the same major network.

On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward.

Gain ground with Penske!

And for all your shopping needs, be sure to visit your local Hy-Vee – where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

IndyCar Returns to The Milwaukee Mile with Hybrid Assist Device Test Jun 19, 2024

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 29 – IndyCar Returns to The Milwaukee Mile with Hybrid Assist Device Test

June 18, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin was at the IndyCar Hybrid Test at The Milwaukee Mile on June 11 as 20 IndyCar Series drivers took laps at the historic oval located at Wisconsin State Fair Park.

Martin has exclusive interviews with David Malukas of Meyer Shank Racing, Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Will Power of Team Penske, Pato O’Ward of Arrow McLaren, Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and Josef Newgarden of Team Penske

On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward.

Gain ground with Penske!

And for all your shopping needs, be sure to visit your local Hy-Vee – where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

Remembering the great Parnelli Jones Jun 15, 2024

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Remembering the great Parnelli Jones

June 14, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin remembers the great Parnelli Jones, the first driver to break the 150 mile an hour barrier at the Indianapolis 500 in 1962 and the winner of the 1963 500-Mile Race.

Martin has exclusive interviews with two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Arie Luyendyk and 1982 Indy 500 Fastest Rookie and one of the great team owners in IndyCar history Chip Ganassi as they remember the racing hero, Parnelli Jones.

On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward.

Gain ground with Penske!

And for all your shopping needs, be sure to visit your local Hy-Vee – where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

Will Power, Scott Dixon, Alex Palou, Rinus VeeKay, Christian Rasmussen and David Malukas Jun 12, 2024

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Will Power, Scott Dixon, Alex Palou, Rinus VeeKay, Christian Rasmussen and David Malukas.

June 11, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin has another impressive list of exclusive interviews for this week’s Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental and Hy-Vee.

Martin has exclusive interviews with XPEL Grand Prix of Road America winner Will Power of Team Penske, six-time IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon and two-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Ed Carpenter Racing’s Rinus VeeKay and Christian Rasmussen, and Meyer-Shank Racing’s David Malukas.

On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward.

Gain ground with Penske!

And for all your shopping needs, be sure to visit your local Hy-Vee – where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

Scott Dixon, Pato O’Ward, Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, Penske Corporation President Bud Denker and Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles Jun 05, 2024

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Scott Dixon, Pato O’Ward, Will Power, Scott McLaughlin, Penske Corporation President Bud Denker and Penske Entertainment CEO Mark Miles

June 4, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin has an impressive list of exclusive interviews for this week’s Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental and Hy-Vee.

Martin has exclusive interviews with Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix race winner Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing, Pato O’Ward of Arrow McLaren and Team Penske drivers Will Power and Scott McLaughlin.

Also, Penske Entertainment President and CEO Mark Miles and Penske Corporation President Bud Denker, the Vice Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.

On the highways, the raceways and every pit stop in between, Penske Truck Rental keeps you moving forward.

Gain ground with Penske!

And for all your shopping needs, be sure to visit your local Hy-Vee – where there’s a helpful smile in every aisle.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

Wrapping up the 108th Indianapolis 500 with Roger Penske, back-to-back winning driver Josef Newgarden, Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson and much, much more. Jun 01, 2024

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 25 – Wrapping up the 108th Indianapolis 500 with Roger Penske, back-to-back winning driver Josef Newgarden, Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson and much, much more.

May 31, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin was at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Month of May at the 108th Indianapolis 500 for Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.

Martin has a special Indianapolis 500 Wrap-up edition that includes exclusive interviews with Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Roger Penske, 108th Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden of Team Penske, 2024 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year Kyle Larson of Arrow McLaren/Hendrick Motorsports.

Also, McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, Arrow McLaren General Manager Brian Barnhart, Arrow McLaren Team Principal Gavin Ward and Arrow McLaren driver Alexander Rossi.

Also, Scott Dixon and Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Santino Ferrucci of AJ Foyt Racing, Conor Daly and Ryan Hunter-Reay of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing with Cusick Motorsports, Christian Lundgaard of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Romain Grosjean of Juncos Hollinger Racing.

Finally, Martin wraps up the show with Colton Herta and Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global in the most extensive Indianapolis 500 recap in the podcast universe.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

Celebrating Josef Newgarden’s second-straight victory in the Indianapolis 500 with Josef Newgarden, wife Ashley Newgarden, race strategist Jonathan Diuguid and Chevrolet Vice President of Performance Vehicles Jim Campbell May 29, 2024

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May 28, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin is at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Month of May at the 108th Indianapolis 500 for Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.

Martin has a special Indianapolis 500 edition that includes exclusive interviews with the winning driver, Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden, his winning race strategist Jonathan Diuguid of Team Penske, the winner’s wife, Ashley Newgarden, and General Motors Vice President of Performance Vehicles and Motorsports Jim Campbell.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

Special Indianapolis 500 Preview with 4-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, former winners Scott Dixon, Takuma Sato, Ryan Hunter-Reay and many others including Kyle Larson May 24, 2024

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 4, EPISODE 22 – Special Indianapolis 500 Preview with 4-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, former winners Scott Dixon, Takuma Sato, Ryan Hunter-Reay and many others including Kyle Larson

May 24, 2024

Show host Bruce Martin is at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Month of May leading into the 108th Indianapolis 500 for Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.

Martin has a special Indianapolis 500 Preview Edition leading into the 108th running of the world’s biggest race on Sunday, May 26. Martin has exclusive interviews with four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves, 2008 Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon, 2014 Indy 500 winner Ryan Hunter-Reay and two-time Indy 500 winner Takuma Sato.

Also, Martin has exclusive interviews with 2021 NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson, the Fastest Rookie of the Year at the Indy 500, 2020 Indy 500 Pole winner Marco Andretti, young stars Pato O’Ward, Rinus VeeKay and Callum Ilott and Hoosier Heroes Ed Carpenter and Conor Daly.

We’ll wrap up today’s Pit Pass Indy with a special interview with “The Wreath Girl” – florist Julie Harman-Vance of Yorktown, Indiana who makes the Borg-Warner Winner’s Wreath that is draped around the winning driver of the Indianapolis 500 in Victory Lane.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at Twitter at @BruceMartin_500

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