Trackside Podcast

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Curt & Kevin Talk About Ganassi Engineer Shakeups, a Potential Race in Barcelona, Alex Palou’s Indy NXT Test! Oct 20, 2026

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the recent IR-28 testing at Sebring from Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi. They also talk about engineers Chris Simmons and Ross Bunnell leaving Chip Ganassi Racing, and possibly Julian Robertson. They also talk about the latest reports of IndyCar having a multi-year race agreement at Barcelona starting in July 2027.

In the second segment, they talk about what is the future for other potential international races. They also talk about how Alex Palou was the fastest in the Indy NXT test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road courses. They later talk about Christian Rasmussen will competing in the Turkey Night Grand Prix. Then, they talk about Jackson Lee’s oval debut at Phoenix in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.

In the final segment, Curt and Kevin talk about the revenue made from McLaren Racing.

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Curt & Kevin Talk About Jack Harvey Cancer Diagnosis, Josh Pierson Approval, Silly Season, & More! Oct 15, 2026

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they talk about Jack Harvey's recent cancer diagnosis, along his intention to keep doing pit reporting for FOX and competing in the 2027 Indy 500. They also talk about Ford quickly shutting down the interest of joining the 2028 IndyCar grid. They later talk about Josh Pierson getting officially cleared to compete in IndyCar after a recent test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. They even talk about the latest silly season candidates for Dale Coyne Racing and Juncos Hollinger Racing. They also talk about Alex Palou competing in the upcoming Indy NXT Chris Griffis Memorial Test for Chip Ganassi Racing.

In the second segment, they talk more about the entry list for the upcoming Indy NXT Chris Griffis Memorial Test. They also talk about Yuki Tsunoda being in frame to compete in a test for Meyer Shank Racing. They later talk about a potential Team Penske/Cadillac collaboration for WEC. They later answer fan questions from X.

In the final segment, Curt and Kevin talk about why they like doing Trackside. They also answer more fan questions from X.

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Curt & Kevin Talk About Potential Surprises Races for 2027 & Predict Who Could Race for Dale Coyne Racing! Oct 06, 2026

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Tonight, on Trackside with Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee, they recap the IMSA Petit Le Mans race from Road Atlanta. They also talk about the rumors of potential IndyCar races at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Kansas Speedway, or Texas Motor Speedway. They even talk about the latest silly season update from Callum Ilott.

In the second segment, they talk about who could be the driver lineup for Dale Coyne Racing from Nikita Johnson, Callum Ilott, or Colton Herta. They later talk about Mike Conway officially retiring from motorsports.

In the final segment, Kevin talks about Arrow McLaren re-signing with Chevrolet.

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Curt & Kevin Remember Gordon Johncock & Talk Christian Lundgaard Official at Ganassi! Oct 01, 2026

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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.

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Curt & Kevin Talk Latest Silly Season News and Look Back at Their 2026 Season Predictions! Sep 24, 2026

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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.

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Curt & Kevin Preview IMSA at Indy, Talk Schedule Rumors for 2027, and New IndyCar Eligibility Guidelines! Sep 15, 2026

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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.

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Curt & Kevin Recap the Season Finale from Laguna Seca and Look Ahead at 2027! Sep 08, 2026

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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.

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Curt & Kevin Recap the Milwaukee Doubleheader and Preview the Finale at Laguna Seca! Sep 01, 2026

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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.

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Curt & Kevin Recap a Monumental Freedom 250 GP and Preview the Milwaukee Doubleheader! Aug 26, 2026

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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.

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Curt & Kevin Recap a Hectic Markham Weekend and Preview DC! Aug 19, 2026

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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.

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