For the first time ever, a current driver on the NTT IndyCar Series grid joins the show. Dale Coyne Racing’s Rinus VeeKay joins Frontstretch‘s Alex Gintz, Wyatt Watson and Tom Blackburn following his runner-up finish on the streets of Toronto Sunday (July 20).
VeeKay dives into how expectations shifted for him and the No. 18 team from the start of the 2025 season to now after tying his season-best in top-10 finishes, as well as being involved in helping rookie DCR teammate Jacob Abel throughout the season.
The Dutchman also talks about how family has played an important role in his transition to the team following his ride with Ed Carpenter Racing.
Finally, the three analysts talk about Kyffin Simpson‘s impressive season following his first-ever podium in IndyCar last weekend, as well as Team Penske continuing to struggle to find good luck following a double DNF race.
“The Pit Straight” is Frontstretch‘s open-wheel racing podcast, available during the racing season weekly on Tuesdays on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and right here on the web. This episode is also available to watch the live recording of the show on Frontstretch‘s Open Wheel YouTube page.
Wyatt Watson has followed motorsports closely since 2007. He joined Frontstretch as a journalist in February 2023 after serving in the United States Navy for five years as an Electronic Technician Navigation working on submarines. Wyatt is one of Frontstretch's primary IndyCar correspondents, providing exclusive video content on site. He hosts Frontstretch's Through the Gears podcast and occasionally The Pit Straight.You can find Wyatt's written work in columns such as Friday Faceoff and 2-Headed Monsteras well as exclusive IndyCar features. Wyatt also contributes to Frontstretch's social media team, posting unique and engaging content for Frontstretch.
Wyatt Watson can be found on X @WyattWRacing