223 - Up for the Test - Doug Boles Gives Insight on the IR-28

There were a few minutes at the beginning of IndyCar's Portland race this past weekend where things got exciting, but then Alex Palou and the 10-teams' mastery set in. Conor Daly is back on Speed Street this week with Producer Bobby to recap the Portland weekend that saw Palou pick up his sixth win of the season, likely clinching his fifth IndyCar title in the process. The guys also look ahead to this coming weekend in Toronto, where the IndyCar paddock will take on the new Markham street course. Juncos Hollinger Racing chauffeur Rinus VeeKay joins the show to chat about his streak of top five finishes and what its been like working with a new team this season. He also touches on the silly season leading into 2027, and the options he's weighing as he continues to establish himself as one of the top prospects in the IndyCar paddock. Finally, Rinus gives his impressions of the new IR-28 Dallara, as well as the Markham and Washington D.C. courses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IR-28 was officially on track this past weekend, and Speed Street has all the information you need. Conor Daly joins Producer Bobby to discuss the latest chapter in IndyCar racing and first impressions from the initial testing with Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou behind the wheel. The guys also look ahead to the next round at Portland International this coming weekend and give some podium picks. IndyCar Series and Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles joins the show to give listeners further insight to the IR-28 and what he's looking forward to most as the car moves into its next several months of testing. He chats about IndyCar's decision to welcome the media in at the ground floor on the new car and how he hopes a campaign of total transparency will continue to excite open wheel fans leading up to 2028. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Conor Daly was back behind the wheel this past weekend at Indianapolis Raceway Park as he chauffeured one of the Kaulig RAM Trucks. He's back on Speed Street this week to join Producer Bobby and chat about this experience during the race as well as his time spent at the Brickyard 400. The guys also dive deep into the unveiling of the Dallara IR-28, which is set to debut during the 2028 season. Conor gives listeners firsthand insight into what he saw from the car when it was revealed at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this past weekend, and what IndyCar fans can expect from the new update. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IndyCar Series tackled the Nashville Superspeedway over the weekend, and Speed Street is here to hit all the big stories... including some breaking news! Conor Daly joins Dirty Mo Media Producer Ryan Murphy to recap the race results from a rainy race weekend and the surprise finishers — including Rahal Letterman Lanigan's Mick Schumacher, who earned his best career IndyCar finish of 8th on Monday. Conor also details breaking news: a new team will be full-time next season in IndyCar after purchasing an existing charter. Mick Schumacher joins the show to discuss his career day at Nashville and how he plans to stick around in IndyCar. Mick discusses his time with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing and what he's learned so far about racing in IndyCar. Mick also touches on his favorite Formula 1 memory and how he appreciates the experience he earned at that level. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a massive television ratings increase for the Mid-Ohio IndyCar event two weeks ago, all eyes are on Nashville. Will the World Cup finale lead-in lead to historic numbers for our favorite open wheel series? Conor Daly returns to Speed Street this week to preview the upcoming race in Music City. He and Producer Bobby make some podium picks, over-react to the recent test results from Milwaukee and chat about the upcoming IndyCar video game, slated for a 2027 release. The guys also look at the current points standings and ponder who the question of who is the most well-rounded driver in the paddock this season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the cusp of making one of the biggest driver signing announcements in IndyCar history, Arrow McLaren dominated at Mid-Ohio. Our resident open wheeler Conor Daly was in Lexington, Ohio for the weekend's activities, and he's reporting back to Speed Street this week on what led to Pato O'Ward picking up his first victory of 2026. Conor and Producer Bobby break down the action and the statement one-two finish from Arrow McLaren, as well as their major bombshell news that Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist will be joining the team in 2027. Race winner Pato O'Ward joins the show to talk about his decisive victory and what it was like battling with teammate Christian Lundgaard. He also speaks on the future of the team, and what he is looking forward to most about working with a legendary driver like Scott Dixon. Finally, Pato addresses his future with Formula One activities and where he feels the IndyCar Series is heading. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The IndyCar Series is set to take on Mid-Ohio this weekend, and Speed Street has you covered with everything you need to know. Our resident open wheeler Conor Daly joins Producer Bobby to preview the race and make some podium picks, where they expect Ganassi/Meyer Shank to be quick but are not counting out a first time winner such as David Malukas or Marcus Armstrong. Longtime IndyCar racer and team owner Sarah Fisher joins the show to reflect on the recent passing of Dennis Reinbold and her time spent with Dreyer Reinbold Racing. Sarah touches on her path from the grueling world of winged sprint car racing to becoming a 83-time IndyCar Series starter. She also chats with the guys about the growth of the IndyCar Series and other future female talent coming through the racing ranks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Christian Lundgaard might have parked his car in victory lane this past weekend at Road America, but he had an epic journey to get there. Our resident open wheeler Conor Day was in Elkhart Lake taking in the action, and he's back on Speed Street this week to recap the race. He and Producer Bobby discuss Christian's lap one contact with Scott Dixon, his heroic drive through the field, Alex Palou's pit road trouble and Marcus Armstrong's tragic engine failure. Also, silly season is ramping up as Felix Rosenqvist announces that he won't be returning to Meyer Shank Racing in 2027. Road America's runner-up finisher David Malukas joins the show to speak on his great performance in 2026 and his time so far with Team Penske. David reflects on a difficult second place finish at this year's Indianapolis 500, and how he's learning a lot from his Penske teammates Josef Newgarden and Scott McLaughlin. Finally, David looks ahead to the rest of the year and what he can do to continue his strong performance and chase down Alex Palou for the championship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's time for the IndyCar Series to return to beloved Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. The Speed Street gang is back with everything you need to know about Road America this coming weekend. Conor fills listeners in on some of the tricks of the trade for getting around the 4-mile road course and what fans can expect from aging track surface, which has traditionally produced high tire degradation. The guys also reflect on the recent passing of Dennis Reinbold and what his presence has meant to Conor's career and the IndyCar paddock as a whole.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It was another short oval master class from Josef Newgarden this past weekend in St. Louis. But not before attrition, rain and failed strategies. Conor Daly is back on Speed Street this week to discuss the action from Gateway. He joins producer Bobby to breakdown the wild start, Ganassi racing taking a gamble on the rain and the ferocious battle between Josef, Marcus Ericsson and Christian Rasmussen. Race winner Josef Newgarden joins the show to recap his day and how he was able to race to the front at the end to secure his second victory of the season. He explains that Marcus Ericsson led the way for most of the race, but his Team Penske 2-crew helped get him track position in the last stint. The guys also talk about Josef's battle with Christian Rasmussen, his crash during the Indianapolis 500 and racing injured. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.