Curt and Kevin recap an action-packed Milwaukee weekend, start controversies, championship scenarios, and more!

Trackside Podcast

Tonight, Kevin and Curt recap one of the most exciting and eventful IndyCar weekends of the year, as we break down the Milwaukee doubleheader. Kevin and Curt talk about the amount of fans present, and the energy around the event. They talk about how the drivers said there wouldn’t be any passes when there were lots. They talk about how a lot of the teams were as competitive as the leaders. Kevin answers some questions on Twitter. They discuss the lanes of the track, and how drivers were not afraid to use multiple lanes. They also talk about the controversy around Pato O’Ward, Mark Miles, and the race in Mexico. Curt provides some insight on the popularity of Adrian Fernandez in Mexico.

Later, Kevin and Curt answer listener questions about team orders during the final race in the season, and if manufacturers will tell drivers to move or block for points purposes. They break down championship scenarios for Power and McLaughlin to pass Palou for the championship victory. They debate about Palou’s oval ability, and if he is guaranteed a top 10.

To round out the first hour, Kevin previews hour 2.

In the second hour of the show, Kevin and Curt delve into championship scenarios going into the season finale. They talk about McLaughlin’s ability to be a team player, and if he would get out of the way to help Power if he needed to. They talk about Ed Carpenter stepping out of the car for Milwaukee, and what the team’s lineup for next season will be.

Later, Kevin and Curt talk about the start being waved off in race two, and the controversy around it. They give Rinus Veekay props for a good weekend, and some of the Andretti cars, and Juncos doing well. Kevin brings up Conor Daly and some of the sponsors he brings to Juncos, and if he moves the needle for teams.

To end the show, Kevin goes over what we missed.

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