The Marshall Pruett Podcast

MP 980: The Week In IndyCar, Nov 14, Listener Q&A

It's Part 2 of the Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show, using listener-driven questions submitted via social media, with our new format of answering about an hour of prioritized submissions for those with limited time to listen, before moving into overtime to handle the majority of the remaining questions.
A sampling of the submissions:
"How was it being back at Laguna Seca again?  Were there any insights you got while you were there?  Can you rate how the new Ganassi additions for 2021 look after a couple test days?"
"What does an offseason look like in IndyCar? I know in stick and ball sports there are workouts and training camps and blah blah blah, but how does an offseason translate in Motorsport?"
"Hey Marshall, I am going to college for motorsports engineering. I live in Indianapolis, Indiana home of the beautiful Indy 500. I want to become an IndyCar engineer or in one of the connecting series. Any advice for internships, connections, or experience I should look for?"
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MP 979: Catching Up With W Series CEO Catherine Bond Muir

W Series CEO Catherine Bond Muir joins us for a discussion on the addition of the all-female open-wheel series to Formula 1's 2021 calendar, the series' development since its launch in 2019, its growth and new opportunities created by partnering with F1, and an interest in expanding the series into new markets, including North America.
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MP 978: The Week In IndyCar, Nov 12, with Helio Castroneves

New Meyer Shank Racing driver Helio Castroneves returns to The Week In IndyCar to answer a variety of questions submitted by fans via social media on his final race after 20 of driving for Team Penske, the lasting impacts from Roger Penske and Rick Mears, moving to MSR, working with Jack Harvey, drinking beer with his new boss, and more in a fun visit to the show.
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MP 977: Catching Up With Oliver Gavin

As Corvette Racing legend Oliver Gavin prepares to make his final start for the team as a full-time driver, the Briton joins us for an episode of Catching Up With to discuss the timing and reasons for stepping back into semi-retirement, the impact the factory Corvette team has had on his career, the sizable status he's earned within the program, and more in a call captured on his drive to the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring.
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MP 976: The Week In IndyCar, Nov 10, Listener Q&A

It's Part 1 of the Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show, using listener-driven questions submitted via social media, with our new format of answering about an hour of prioritized submissions for those with limited time to listen, before moving into overtime to handle the majority of the remaining questions.
A sampling of the submissions:
"Understanding this question is pure speculation, what drivers or teams are going to have a substantially better 2021 than 2020? Besides Hinch, of course."
"Does Indy Car have backup dates for the first few events of the year in place?  Should they make a backup plan?  I presume fans will be an important part of 2021 decisions."
"I watched a YouTube series recently about the greatest NASCAR driver to never win a championship Mark Martin. It made me wonder who fits that title for IndyCar?"
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MP 975: The Week In Sports Cars, Nov 8

It's time for The Week In Sports Cars podcast, all driven by listener Q&A, with Marshall Pruett and DailySportsCar.com's Graham Goodwin.
Discussion Topics:
IMSA (starts at 6m41s)
WEC/AsLMS/ELMS/ACO (52m35s)
General & Fun (1h16m46s)
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MP 974: The Week In IndyCar, Nov 8, Listener Q&A

It's Part 2 of the Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show, using listener-driven questions submitted via social media, with our new format of answering about an hour of prioritized submissions for those with limited time to listen before moving into overtime to handle the majority of the remaining questions.
A sampling of the submissions:
"MP, when you look at the overall health of the series(which feels like it is still upward trending) what is the one realistic step you think could be taken to help solidify its future? Possibly not realistic and it's expensive but a series along the lines of the F1 Drive to Survive would be amazing for recruiting fans and raising awareness. Plus a win for sponsors due to the exposure."
"Hey MP, what would be the most awesome car/driver combo you can think of? How about Senna in a non-winged sprinter? Rick Mears in a group B rally car? What ridiculously silly car could we stick Alex Rossi in that would befit his ennui?"
"Recently, it seems like more drivers shuffled out of F1 are considering IndyCar as an option. In the long-term, do you think this is a good thing for the series? Or is the influx of ex-F1 drivers keeping seats away from deserving Road to Indy drivers?"
"MP, I was watching the 2011 Indy 500 the other day and I completely forgot about the double file restarts! What were your thoughts on them and do you think IndyCar will ever bring that back?"
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MP 973: The Week In IndyCar, Nov 4, with Alex Palou

New Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou returns to The Week In IndyCar to answer a variety of fun and insightful questions submitted by fans via social media on how he joined CGR, Team Goh's future involvement, his favorite American foods, working with Dario Franchitti and Jimmie Johnson, the culture difference in joining a Big 3 team, and whether he likes a new nickname--Max Outlap--created by a fan.
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MP 972: The Week In IndyCar, Nov 4, Listener Q&A

It's Part 1 of the Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show using listener-driven questions submitted via social media. 
A sampling of the submissions:
"Do you think the PR regarding Honda's decision to end its sponsorship of the 'Fastest Seat In Sports' IndyCar 2-seater program could have been handled better?"
"Interesting story about Jackie Heinricher looking to run an IndyCar team. For years, only two names have been mentioned when the prospect of a woman driver came up. Is the list still Simona and Pippa, or are there other women with relevant experience that could be in that seat?"
"What did they learn at the IMS test last week?  Is there hope for a more competitive Indy 500 in 2021? Do you think Helio's behavior at Laguna Seca this past weekend will influence his chances at driving an Indy Car in 2021?"
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MP 971: The Week In IndyCar, Oct 31, Listener Q&A

It's Part 2 of the Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show as we dive into the season file using listener-driven questions submitted via social media. 
A sampling of the submissions:
"Two questions regarding Jimmie Johnson: What does Jimmie need to accomplish next year for his rookie IndyCar season to be considered successful? If he does relatively well could it open the door for more drivers from “non-traditional” IndyCar backgrounds?"
"Has Dale Coyne Racing celebrated well the season outcome? Because after having clumsily dumped Sebastien Bourdais at the end of last year, they beautifully locked in 13th and 16th spots in the 2020 final standings. Seabass got them 7th and 11th the previous years."
"What are the odds Conor Daly is back at ECR next season? Or in full time role elsewhere?"
"I just booked a Triple Threat, No DQ, Barroom Brawl between Conor Daly, Sage Karam, and Will Power. Who wins, and how is the victory achieved?"
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MP 970: The Week In Sports Cars, Oct 31

It's time for The Week In Sports Cars podcast, all driven by listener Q&A, with Marshall Pruett and DailySportsCar.com's Graham Goodwin.
Discussion Topics:
WEC/AsLMS/ELMS/ACO (starts at 2m17s)
IMSA (43m03s)
General (1h19m16s)
Fun (1h51m20s)
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MP 969: The Week In IndyCar, Oct 28, Listener Q&A

It's Part 1 of the Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show as we dive into the season file using listener-driven questions submitted via social media. 
A sampling of the submissions:
"What the heck was that race? What do you think the reasoning for all of the mental mistakes we saw? Especially under yellow flag circumstances."
"Please rank the epic fails from Sunday. Power, Rossi, Hinchcliffe, Herta, and Daly.  For #mepersonally that Daly mistake was almost a $1m mistake, but lucky for him Sato happened."
"Which drivers surprised you this year, either good or bad? #mepersonally, Alex Palou did really well, and Simon Pagenaud was largely anonymous."
"Hi Marshall, do you think swapping Laguna Seca and St Pete next year would lead to a similarly wild finale next year? Running a street circuit certainly means more chance for drama with the walls being so close."
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MP 968: Scott Dixon, 2020 IndyCar Champion

New six-time NTT IndyCar Series champion Scott Dixon calls in to discuss his incredible achievement, the hardships that were overcome late in the season with the No. 9 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda program, the team behind him, and the respect--and rivalry--he and 2019 champion Josef Newgarden have developed in recent years.
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MP 967: The Week In IndyCar, Oct 23, Listener Q&A

It's Part 2 of the Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show as we prepare for the season file using listener-driven questions submitted via social media. 
A sampling of the submissions:
"With the condensed offseason due to Covid, is there more pressure on teams to have a solid season finale to help kickstart their 2021 campaigns? I’m sure there’s still a great deal of silliness left in this offseason, but do you see anything results wise to truly affect seat movement for 2021 with the finale?"
"How close are we to a Scott McLaughlin deal being announced? His reaction after Bathurst seemed to suggest he's pretty confident of a full season next year in IndyCar."
"Lately we've been hearing about some drivers burning off the rears too quickly. Herta in particular, but others as well. I assume some of this is the diff settings on non-ovals. What else enters into it?"
"What will be series biggest priority in the offseason? Third engine supplier? Updated rules package for next season especially on aeroscreen? Potential chassis remake? Attempt to add more ovals tracks in 2022 to even Roger buying one?"
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MP 966: The Week In IndyCar, Oct 22, Listener Q&A

It's Part 1 of the Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show as we prepare for the season file using listener-driven questions submitted via social media. 
A sampling of the submissions:
"What do we believe came first. A handshake agreement between McLaren and Rosenqvist or the article on Oliver Askew?"
"Who is in line for the Rosenqvist seat at Ganassi? Is that going to be Jimmie Johnson's part-time effort now?"
"I was brought to the sport when Felix Rosenqvist came over from formula E. Now with António Félix de Costa testing with RLL in November what do you think are the odds he'll make the switch to IndyCar soon?"
"If the IMS Museum decided to give you one of the cars in their collection, which would you pick and why? Thanks!"
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MP 965: Catching Up With Oliver Webb

After setting a new world record of 316mph in the SSC Tuatara road car with a peak of 331mph on the Nevada interstate, English pro racer Oliver Webb joins us for an episode of Catching Up With to discuss his history with extreme speeds at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 24 Hours of Le Mans, and all that led into his recent record-breaking run for SSC that pushed the Briton to his emotional limit.
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MP 964: The Week In IndyCar, Oct 21, with Mike Hull

Chip Ganassi Racing managing director Mike Hull pays a visit to The Week In IndyCar ahead of Sunday's season finale where his driver Scott Dixon leads the championship. Hull, in his familiar style, answers a variety of fun and insightful questions submitted by fans via social media.
A sampling of the items posed this week:
"Did Felix have to go to make way for Jimmie?"
"Mike, how much of your notes and prep work that you put in for the original March race date for St. Pete will remain relevant for this weekend?"
"Mike, please tell us any and everything about Jimmie Johnson coming to CGR."
"I know Dixon is the Ice Man but St Pete and him seem to have more unpleasant memories than good ones. Is there any extra talking up or motivation you or the team have given him this week?"
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MP 963: The Week In Sports Cars, Oct 19

It's time for The Week In Sports Cars podcast, all driven by listener Q&A, with Marshall Pruett and DailySportsCar.com's Graham Goodwin.
Discussion Topics:
IMSA (starts at 1m04s)
WEC/AsLMS/ELMS/ACO (33m05s)
General (1h04m13s)
Fun (1h36m30s)
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MP 962: When Porsche Won Overall At Petit Le Mans With A GT Car

We're going back to 2015 and IMSA's water-logged Petit Le Mans season finale to tell the tales from when Porsche passed all the prototypes and captured an amazing overall victory with Nick Tandy, Patrick Pilet, and Richard Lietz in the No. 911 Porsche RSR.
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MP 961: The Week In IndyCar, Oct 15, Listener Q&A

It's Part 2 of the Week In IndyCar Listener Q&A show as we track Felix Rosenqvist's move to Arrow McLaren SP and a bunch of other questions submitted via social media. 
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