Palou interviewed after title number four + Portland reviewed
Alex Palou is the man of the moment in the IndyCar Series after winning his fourth title and his third in a row last weekend. And he’s on this week’s show just for you.Palou picks his favourite stat from the year and his Ganassi career so far, picks some of the reasons he feels this success has been possible, discusses Chip Ganassi taking a chance on him and sticking with him through tough times, and the crew behind him that has made this possible.There’s also special insight into his relationship with Dario Franchitti and how the Ganassi driver advisor has raised Palou’s game, plus a look at Palou’s driving style and what he’s learned from Scott Dixon.IndyCar radio commentator Ryan Myrehn joins Jack Benyon for the rest of the show, to break down the rest of the weekend’s action in Portland, including some humorous Will Power swearing after his win, Christian Rasmussen and Conor Daly’s crazy crash, and more on Pato O’Ward after an electrical issue for him handed Palou the title last weekend.Get 90% off your first month's membership to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Kanaan on McLaren’s record breaking 2025 + Laguna Seca reviewed
McLaren's Tony Kanaan joins this week’s episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast after his team bagged a record 11th podium of the season at Laguna Seca, having just announced a massive investment prior to the event.Kanaan discusses Christian Lundgaard’s assimilation into the team this year, Pato O’Ward’s maturation, a mega new factory for 2026 which was announced last week, and having a picture of Alex Palou “on his fridge” as he and his team try to topple the Ganassi driver’s dominance.Elsewhere there’s more from the Laguna Seca race including an absurd incident involving Marcus Ericsson and another big achievement by new team Prema Racing.Want ad-free listening? Enjoy a 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How O’Ward’s Toronto win shows his 2025 breakthrough
It’s a bumper episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast this week with a typically bonkers street race in Toronto to assess.The Race’s Josh Suttill plays guest host with Jack Benyon this week, as Benyon outlines how the way Pato O’Ward won this race was symptomatic of his development as a driver, and how he has changed this year. Alex Palou’s 'terrible' 12th place finish is explained, Suttill outlines another Penske pummelling, and the slightly unusual look of the podium is examined, with two under the radar drivers getting their best results of the year...Want ad-free listening? Enjoy a 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dixon wins after Palou's error, as Penske woe continues in Mid-Ohio
Alex Palou making a mistake is big news in the IndyCar Series, especially when it costs him a win, and that’s a huge talking point on this episode of The Race IndyCar Podcast.JR Hildebrand is back to discuss why this incident won’t matter for Palou, and also triggers a fascinating debate on what Palou’s form means for Scott Dixon’s career in light of his Mid-Ohio win.Hildebrand and The Race’s Jack Benyon also discuss Penske’s woeful form and its interesting decision to spurn outside help and promote from within to replace the senior leadership team it fired after the Indy 500 debacle.After hooning up Pikes Peak in a 1998 Hot Wheels NASCAR, Hildebrand provides an update from that event. And the hosting duo confirm that Hildebrand is scaling back his appearances on the pod for other opportunities, but he will be back!Want ad-free listening? Enjoy a 7-day free trial to The Race Members' Club on Patreon today - we even have an 'F1-only' tier! Check out the new items in The Race Shop - members get a 15% discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Road America reviewed + Hunter-Reay's incredible Indy 500 story
After an insane Road America IndyCar race, 2012 series champion Ryan Hunter-Reay joins from the ground in Wisconsin, but is also here to tell us about his incredible Indy 500 bid which really could and should have ended with victory.Hunter-Reay and host Jack Benyon look at Palou returning to form and how likely it is anyone can stop him after winning six races halfway through the season.Key storylines from Road America are also delved into before Hunter-Reay tells the story of how a pitstop practice car - drafted in after his primary car caught fire in practice - nearly won the 500.It’s the kind of incredible story which makes the Indy 500 one of the best races in the world, and we hope you enjoy it.Want ad-free listening? Join The Race Members' Club on Patreon today. Head to patreon.com/therace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Analysis, interviews and race reviews from one of the most competitive motorsport series in the world. The Race’s American Editor Jack Benyon is joined by Indy 500 regular and Indy Lights champion JR Hildebrand to dissect the main stories with the help of some of the series’ biggest names Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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