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Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Label Group And Sponsor of IndyCar’s Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix in Nashville Jul 29, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 29 – Scott Borchetta of Big Machine Label Group And Sponsor of IndyCar’s Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix in Nashville

July 28, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental takes a deep dive look at this year’s Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix with one of IndyCar’s most loyal supporters.

It’s Scott Borchetta, the Chairman of Big Machine Label Group and one of the leading executives in the American entertainment industry including Country Music and Rock. Since opening on September 1, 2005, Big Machine Records has been home to Taylor Swift, Garth Brooks, Florida Georgia Line, Tim McGraw, Reba, Riley Green, Thomas Rhett, Sheryl Crow, Dolly Parton, and so many more huge hit makers.

Martin has an exclusive interview with Borchetta, who talks about overcoming the Sunday night rainout on July 19 and delivering a solid viewership rating when the race was moved to Monday afternoon. Also, Borchetta talks about other IndyCar topics, how he became hooked on racing as a youngster in Southern California, the booming Nashville entertainment industry and much more.

Pit Pass Indy also has the news on Tuesday’s unveiling of the INDYCAR IR-28 chassis, the new car that will begin competition in 2028. More about the new car will come in next week’s episode.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

IndyCar’s “Monday Matinee” As Alex Palou Wins The Rain Rescheduled Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix in Nashville Jul 22, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 28 – IndyCar’s “Monday Matinee” As Alex Palou Wins The Rain Rescheduled Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix in Nashville

July 21, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental are back from Monday’s rescheduled Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix with the major storylines from a wild weekend at Nashville Superspeedway.

Martin has exclusive interviews with Nashville winner and four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, Barry Wanser, the senior advisor of Chip Ganassi Racing and Palou’s race strategist, Team Penske drivers Josef Newgarden and David Malukas, and David’s father, Henry Malukas.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

IndyCar Goes To The White House With Alex Palou And IndyCar And Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles At The NASCAR Hall Of Fame Jul 15, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 27 – IndyCar Goes To The White House With Alex Palou And IndyCar And Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles At The NASCAR Hall Of Fame

July 14, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental are back with an episode that carries a patriotic theme.

Martin has an exclusive interview with four-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES Champion Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, who along with 110th Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist and Team Penske’s David Malukas were guests at the White House for a special Freedom 250 Grand Prix at Washington, DC ceremony on Monday, July 13.

Martin also has an exclusive interview with INDYCAR and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles from the NASCAR Hall of Fame on July 7. Boles was in North Carolina meeting up with former Brickyard 400 winners to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of a Brickyard tradition at IMS – “Kissing the Bricks.” Dale Jarrett was the first to “Kiss the Bricks” after he won the Brickyard 400 in 1996.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Major Changes In IndyCar Featuring Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, Pato O’Ward, Tony Kanaan, Marcus Armstrong, Michael Shank, And Much More Jul 08, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 26 – Major Changes In IndyCar Featuring Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, Pato O’Ward, Tony Kanaan, Marcus Armstrong, Michael Shank, And Much More

July 7, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental has all the big news that has developed since the last episode, including six-time NTT IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 seasons to join Arrow McLaren beginning next season. Also, this year’s Indianapolis 500 winner, Felix Rosenqvist, will join Arrow McLaren beginning in 2027.

Martin has exclusive interviews with Scott Dixon, Felix Rosenqvist, Christian Lundgaard, Meyer Shank Racing team owner Michael Shank, drivers Marcus Armstrong, Santino Ferrucci, and Graham Rahal. Also, Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio winner Pato O’Ward and Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan on a news-filled edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Celebrities At The 110th Indianapolis 500 Including Actor Brendan Fraser, Formula One World Champion Lando Norris, NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson And Much More Jul 01, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 25 – Celebrities At The 110th Indianapolis 500 Including Actor Brenden Fraser, Formula One World Champion Lando Norris, NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Larson And Much More

June 30, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental prepares for America250 and the Fourth of July Weekend for IndyCar at Mid-Ohio with another big edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.

Martin’s guests include famed actor Brendan Fraser, this year’s honorary starter at the 110th Indianapolis 500 who plays General Dwight D. Eisenhower in the film “Pressure,” in theaters now. Also, film directors Cynthia Hill and Sandra K. Davidson of the documentary “Kyle Larson vs. The Double” – which can be seen on Amazon’s Prime Video, NASCAR Senior Vice President of Content and Executive Producer for NASCAR Studios John Dahl, Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan and two-time NASCAR Cup Series Champion and two-time Indianapolis 500 starter Kyle Larson, and 2025 Formula One World Champion Lando Norris of McLaren F1.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Wild Times At Road America With XPEL Grand Prix Winner Christian Lundgaard And Much More Jun 24, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 24 – Wild Times At Road America With XPEL Grand Prix Winner Christian Lundgaard And Much More

June 23, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental returns from Road America at Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin with interviews from a wild INDYCAR Weekend at one of the most iconic road courses in the world.

Martin has another action-packed Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with exclusive interviews from drivers including XPEL Grand Prix at Road America winner Christian Lundgaard of Arrow McLaren, David Malukas of Team Penske, Alex Palou of Chip Ganassi Racing, this year’s Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing, Marcus Ericsson of Andretti Global, Christian Rasmussen of ECR, Mick Schumacher of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, and Rinus VeeKay of Juncos Hollinger Racing.

Also, INDY NXT By Firestone drivers Myles Rowe and Max Garcia of Abel Motorsports for joining us on this edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Indianapolis 500 Rewind With Interviews From The Red Carpet At The Indy 500 Victory Awards Celebration Jun 17, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 23 – Indianapolis 500 Rewind With Interviews From The Red Carpet At The Indy 500 Victory Awards Celebration

June 16, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental hits the rewind button on the 110th Indianapolis 500 featuring interviews from the Red Carpet at the Indy 500 Victory Awards Celebration at the Indiana Convention Center on May 25. This is the annual celebration held the night after the Indy 500 when all 33 drivers are honored.

Martin has another action-packed Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with exclusive interviews from drivers Alexander Rossi, Caio Collet, Christian Lundgaard, Conor Daly, Josef Newgarden, Dennis Hauger, Mick Schumacher, Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, Scott Dixon, Marcus Armstrong, Pato O’Ward, Scott McLaughlin, David Malukas and Helio Castroneves for joining us on this edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.

None of these interviews have appeared on previous editions of Pit Pass Indy.

Also, we offer our condolences to the family and friends of Indy 500 team owner Dennis Reinbold, who passed away over the weekend.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Josef Newgarden’s Short Oval dominance continues at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis and much more Jun 10, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 22 – Josef Newgarden’s Short Oval dominance continues at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis and much more

June 9, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental was at the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway just outside of St. Louis on June 7.

Martin has another action-packed Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with exclusive interviews from race winner Josef Newgarden and fellow drivers Alexander Rossi, Christian Rasmussen, Christian Lundgaard, Nolan Siegel, Pato O’Ward, David Malukas, Scott McLaughlin, Marcus Armstrong, Felix Rosenqvist, Graham Rahal, Louie Foster, Mick Schumacher, Kyle Kirkwood, Marcus Ericsson, Dennis Hauger, Romain Grosjean and Scott Dixon of Chip Ganassi Racing.

And a special thanks to Chip Ganassi Racing Managing Director Mike Hull and his thorough explanation of mechanical grip and damper development and its role in creating a fast Indy car, for joining us on this edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

IndyCar’s Wild Weekend In The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix With Race Winner Alex Palou, Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, Team Penske’s David Malukas and Scott McLaughlin, Penske Corporation President Bud Denker And More. Jun 03, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 21 – IndyCar’s Wild Weekend In The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix With Race Winner Alex Palou, Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, Team Penske’s David Malukas and Scott McLaughlin, Penske Corporation President Bud Denker And More.

June 2, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental was at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix on the streets of downtown Detroit on May 31.

Martin speeds into the race after the Indianapolis 500 with Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck Rental with exclusive interviews from Detroit winner Alex Palou, Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, second-place Indy 500 finisher David Malukas, third-place Indy 500 finisher Scott McLaughlin, Kyle Kirkwood, Scott Dixon and Penske Corporation President Bud Denker.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

Special 110th Indianapolis 500 Edition with Indy 500 Race Winner Felix Rosenqvist, Second Place finisher David Malukas and much, much more from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 27, 2026

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PIT PASS INDY PRESENTED BY PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL – SEASON 6, EPISODE 19 – Special 110th Indianapolis 500 Edition with Indy 500 Race Winner Felix Rosenqvist, Second Place finisher David Malukas and much, much more from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

May 26, 2026

Show host Bruce Martin and Pit Pass Indy Presented By Penske Truck Rental were at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 110th Indianapolis 500 on May 24.

It was perhaps the most thrilling Indianapolis 500 ever as it produced the closest finish in history when Felix Rosenqvist of Meyer Shank Racing took the outside line to the win by edging Team Penske’s David Malukas by just 0.0233-of-a-second. It broke the previous record of 0.0450-of-a-second margin of victory that Al Unser, Jr. had over Scott Goodyear in 1992.

There was also an Indianapolis 500 record 70 lead changes that thrilled the sold-out crowd of 350,000 fans at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from start to finish.

Fourteen different drivers led laps in the 500 led by pole winner Alex Palou with 59, Scott Dixon with 32, Malukas with 30 and Rosenqvist with 25.

This special Indianapolis 500 edition of Pit Pass Indy Presented by Penske Truck rental includes exclusive interviews with Indianapolis 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, second-place finisher David Malukas, Team Penske President Jonathan Diuguid and Henry Malukas, the father of David Malukas. Also, IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles, Alex Palou, team owner Dale Coyne, Meyer-Shank Racing partner and four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Helio Castroneves, and Meyer-Shank Racing Chief Operating Officer Adam Rovazzini and Borg-Warner Trophy sculptor Williams Behrends

Also, winning team owners Michael Shank and Jim Meyer, who guided the team to its second Indianapolis 500 victory.

For more INDYCAR coverage, follow Bruce Martin at X, previously known as Twitter, at @BruceMartin_500

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