Indy 500 – Your INDYCAR Experience

wrapping up pole day

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Mike Knapp in Uncategorized

As always, the final round of qualifying for the 108th Indianapolis 500 did not disappoint. Both the Last Chance Shootout and the Firestone Fast 6 came down to the last driver on track, and eventually we saw the fastest pole speed in history, and a front row the likes of we haven't seen in 36 … Continue reading wrapping up pole day →

Racing Traditions and the Magic of the Indy 500 with Doug Boles

Posted on May 4, 2024 by Mike Knapp in blog

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-a33g9-1602f09 In this illuminating episode of “Fast Cars Fast Girls” hosts Abby Meyer and Mike Knapp discuss the traditions, challenges, and excitement of race organizing with Indianapolis Motor Speedway President, Doug Boles. Gaining insider perspective on the lead up to major racing events and coordination of extraordinary natural phenomena at the racetrack, listeners are treated … Continue reading Racing Traditions and the Magic of the Indy 500 with Doug Boles →

S3E52 – Reunited and it feels like May

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Mike Knapp in blog

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-bi6qy-d432da What happens when you're supposed to discuss Open-Wheel Unification but start talking INDYCAR and the Indianapolis 500 and don't stop? This amazing episode! Big thank you to Mike Knapp for joining us to discuss all of the new announcements around this year's Indianapolis 500, and other fun INDYCAR news and opinions. You can find … Continue reading S3E52 – Reunited and it feels like May →

S3E47 – Don’t Assume with INDYCAR Silly Season

Posted on January 15, 2020 by Mike Knapp in blog

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-habzi-cf9498 After some news, including an Australian Supercars Champ testing (and potentially getting a ride for a race) with Penske: time for the monthly INDYCAR Silly Season Discussion! We run down who all is safe, who maybe safe, and what cars need drivers and what drivers need cars. Anyone else questioning the hold up on … Continue reading S3E47 – Don’t Assume with INDYCAR Silly Season →

S3E38 – The One Where They Sold Everything

Posted on November 7, 2019 by Mike Knapp in blog

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-watf9-c66cfb It's an hour of discussion surronding the biggest story in auto racing in decades and potentially one of the biggest sports stories of the year: Roger Penske buying INDYCAR, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and IMS Productions. We cover the details, and then immediately dive into what this all means and what we hope happens. … Continue reading S3E38 – The One Where They Sold Everything →

S3E37 – Marriages, Breakups, and Scary INDYCAR Announcements

Posted on October 30, 2019 by Mike Knapp in blog

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s57kb-c54270 When the latest INDYCAR Silly Season news is scarier than the true crime stories - you know the internet lost it's mind! We run down the happy marriages and scary INDYCAR announcements (dang Hinch what is going to happen) before getting into the Halloween spirit and discussing True Crime stories involving INDYCAR. Have a … Continue reading S3E37 – Marriages, Breakups, and Scary INDYCAR Announcements →

S3E34 – Who Can Hear the Wind

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Mike Knapp in blog

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-kn35s-c294a0 The first post-race post-season episode and we’re talking INDYCAR silly season all ready! Maybe Charlotte for a double header, somehow Marcus Ericsson is on Chip Ganassi and they added a third car…and why does Conor Daly always have bad luck!! Then it’s time to talk aero screen, you may think it’s ugly but darnit … Continue reading S3E34 – Who Can Hear the Wind →

S3E20 – Halfway Report (Or Just A Lot of Hot Takes?)

Posted on July 3, 2019 by Mike Knapp in blog

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-kev7g-b696dd Somewhat close to halfway in the season. We're running down our favorite race, best rookie, best veteran, the best team, and the most surprising and frustrating moments of the INDYCAR 2019 season so far. We check in on some predictions we made at the beginning of this season (50:35), and end with what we're … Continue reading S3E20 – Halfway Report (Or Just A Lot of Hot Takes?) →

S3E15 – 2 Girls 1 Track: DragonSpeed Racing

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Mike Knapp in blog

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-sj7u9-b332cd We were joined by Ben Hanley and Philippa Tuckey from DragonSpeed Racing on Carb Day to chat with them about their team, their Indianapolis 500 attempt, and a lot of other fun questions about their lives. Bonus guest appearance by Hollie Hanley because we had the audience ask questions, and INDYCAR fans love learning about … Continue reading S3E15 – 2 Girls 1 Track: DragonSpeed Racing →

S3E14 – Race Report: Indianapolis 500

Posted on May 29, 2019 by Mike Knapp in blog

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-6q3qw-b2a715 It was a weekend to remember! We discuss all the fun we had at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during Indianapolis 500 weekend before we run through the field from position 33 all the way to our favorite Frenchman who won the race! (Also the quickest discussion of Chevrolet Grand Prix at Belle Isle) Past … Continue reading S3E14 – Race Report: Indianapolis 500 →