Show Notes
IndyCars are testing, rumors are flying and seats are swapping. Our resident open wheeler Conor Daly is back on Speed Street this week to join co-host Chase Holden in catching up on all the off season madness. The news broke Tuesday morning that Rinus VeeKay will be signing on with Juncos Hollinger Racing for the 2026 season, making Conor’s path back to the full-time grid a bit murkier. Conor gives listeners some insight to his perspective on the matter and what opportunities may still be open in the paddock. The guys also take a look at the test results from Mid-Ohio and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, which saw IndyNXT stand-out Dennis Hauger top the speed charts and former Formula One pilot Mick Schumacher try his hand at an IndyCar for the first time.
The fast driver of the week Dennis Hauger joins the show to give his first impressions of an IndyCar after making his test debut with Dale Coyne Racing. After running up the ladder as part of the Red Bull Racing development team in Europe, Hauger came to the United States last year to take part of the IndyNXT Series with Andretti Global. He turned heads with dominant results and will find himself on the IndyCar grid for the 2026 season, with DCR as part of their new technical alliance with Andretti. Dennis fills listeners in on what he’s observed so far from the partnership and what he’s looking forward to in the weeks to come. The guys also chat about Dennis’ first impressions of oval racing and what he anticipates from his Indianapolis 500 debut next year.
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After taking a week off, Conor Daly is back on Speed Street to catch you up on all the latest happenings in the world of IndyCar racing. He joins Producer Bobby to chat about the IR28 and Firestone tests at Sebring as well as other driver evaluations that are on the horizon. The guys also look ahead to the NASCAR Truck Series event at Phoenix Raceway this weekend, where Conor will once again be behind the wheel of a Kaulig Racing Dodge RAM entry.
Our resident open wheeler Conor Daly turned his aero screen in for fenders this past weekend as he took on the NASCAR Truck Series at Kansas Speedway. He joins Producer Bobby for an in depth recap of his race, which saw him finish a career best 16th place for Kaulig Racing. Also, the guys react to the not so breaking news that Christian Lundgaard will be taking over the Chip Ganassi Racing 9-car beginning in the 2027 season.
The silly season rolls on in the IndyCar paddock and Speed Street is here with the latest developments. Conor Daly joins Producer Bobby to react to the news of Dennis Hauger's multi-year signing with the A.J. Foyt Racing team, along with the departure of Santino Ferrucci. The guys also look ahead to Conor's upcoming NASCAR Truck start at Kansas, where he will once again field a ride for Kaulig Racing's Dodge RAM operation.
After our first weekend without IndyCar racing, Conor Daly is back on Speed Street to continue to put a bow on the 2026 season. He joins Producer Bobby to reflect on IndyCar's television ratings from the year, which continue to see massive growth thanks to their new partnership with Fox Sports. The guys also chat about some of the big moments of the season and go through their post-season driver rankings.