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The Pit Straight: Is it Too Late to Save Iowa?

July 17, 2025July 16, 2025 by Alex Gintz
The NTT IndyCar Series field races at Iowa Speedway during the 2025 doubleheader weekend.

One of IndyCar’s best events may be beyond saving, despite a strong showing this year.

Categories Alex Gintz, Featured Content, Frontstretch Podcast Network, IndyCar, The Pit Straight, Tom Blackburn, Wyatt Watson

The Pit Straight: Hope Comes in Many Forms

July 8, 2025July 8, 2025 by Wyatt Watson
KICK Sauber driver Nico Hulkenberg celebrates after finishing on the podium in the 2025 F1 British Grand Prix.

Both open-wheel races from this weekend were a breath of fresh air.

Categories F1, Frontstretch Podcast Network, IndyCar, Peter Molloy, The Pit Straight, Tom Bowles, Wyatt Watson

The Pit Straight: Lando Norris Strikes Back

July 1, 2025 by Alex Gintz
Lando Norris performs during the FIA Formula1 World Championship at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria on June 27, 2025 // Philip Platzer / Red Bull Ring // SI202506270882 // Usage for editorial use only //

McLaren’s dominance is nothing to complain about, but can its drivers keep things clean to the end?

Categories Alex Gintz, F1, Featured Content, Frontstretch Podcast Network, Peter Molloy, The Pit Straight, Wyatt Watson

The Pit Straight: Alex Palou Proceeds to Party

June 24, 2025 by Wyatt Watson
NTT IndyCar Series driver Alex Palou drinks from a Solo cup following his win at Road America.

Palou rang in a novel sponsorship in the best way possible at Road America.

Categories Christopher DeHarde, Featured Content, Frontstretch Podcast Network, IndyCar, The Pit Straight, Tom Blackburn, Wyatt Watson

The Pit Straight: Oval Racing Shines & Teammates Collide

June 17, 2025 by Wyatt Watson
Lando Norris of Great Britain driving the (4) McLaren MCL39 Mercedes on track during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Canada.

IndyCar and F1 put on great shows, but for very different reasons.

Categories Alex Gintz, F1, Featured Content, Frontstretch Podcast Network, IndyCar, The Pit Straight, Tom Blackburn, Wyatt Watson

The Pit Straight: Does IndyCar’s Newest Would-Be Rivalry Make Sense?

June 4, 2025June 3, 2025 by Wyatt Watson
NTT IndyCar Series Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin speaks with Arrow McLaren Team Principal Tony Kanaan.

The recent Twitter hostilities between two of IndyCar’s biggest faces have been anything but expected.

Categories Christopher DeHarde, F1, Featured Content, Frontstretch Podcast Network, IndyCar, The Pit Straight, Tom Blackburn, Wyatt Watson

The Pit Straight: Alex Palou Marches On, Monaco Bows Out

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 by Wyatt Watson
2025 Indy 500 winner Alex Palou celebrates after winning the Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

The busiest day in racing left open-wheel racing observers several stories to dissect.

Categories Alex Gintz, Dalton Hopkins, F1, Featured Content, IndyCar, Maximo Brignardello, The Pit Straight, Tom Blackburn

The Pit Straight: Penske Penalties Mar Perfect Reputation

May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 by Wyatt Watson
NTT IndyCar Series drivers Will Power and Josef Newgarden speak during practice for the 2025 Indianapolis 500.

Indy 500 qualifying weekend was one to forget for Roger Penske’s team.

Categories F1, Featured Content, Frontstretch Podcast Network, IndyCar, Michael Massie, The Pit Straight, Tom Blackburn, Wyatt Watson

The Pit Straight: Hybrid for Whose Sake?

May 13, 2025 by Wyatt Watson
Pato O Ward Hy Vee One Step 250 Presented By Gatorade By Joe Skibinski Ref Image Without Watermark M87986

Discontent with IndyCar’s hybrid power unit has bubbled to the surface after racing quality dropped off in 2025.

Categories Featured Content, Frontstretch Podcast Network, IndyCar, The Pit Straight

The Pit Straight: Palou’s Perfection at Barber & Ferrari’s Fiasco in Miami

May 6, 2025 by Wyatt Watson

IndyCar’s comparatively straightforward race in Barber did not foreshadow the chaos of F1 in Miami.

Categories F1, Featured Content, Frontstretch Podcast Network, IndyCar, The Pit Straight, Tom Blackburn, Wyatt Watson
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