132 - Backflips and Van Races - Conor Hangs with the Channel 199 Crew and Mid-Ohio/Hybrid Preview

Speed Street

Conor Daly reports from Pastranaland and joins co-host Chase Holden to chat about his adventurous weekend and to preview the upcoming new era of IndyCar. If you’re hearing this episode, there’s been another change in the Arrow-McLaren paddock, as it is reported that Alexander Rossi will be replaced by Christian Lundgaard in the 2025 season. Conor and Chase speculate where Alexander may end up, and how his Indianapolis 500-championship resume ensures he’ll likely land in a competitive ride. They also discuss the recent Iowa Speedway test that saw Colton Herta top the charts and many drivers exceed the previous track record thanks to this year’s repave.

Conor offers listeners a basic breakdown of how the new hybrid system will work in IndyCar and how it will promote a new level of strategy amongst the drivers. He also talks about teaming up with Travis Pastrana and the Channel 199 crew for some off-kilter racing activities at the Hartford and Kalamazoo Speedway facilities in Michigan before retreating to Pastranaland to create some new death-defying content. The “four minutes of fun for the four-4-time Indy 500 champions” segment returns and Conor details a recent Delta Airlines nightmare he experienced. Plus, the guys preview Mid-Ohio and make their not-so-perfect podium picks.