Show Notes
Will Buxton sat down with 2x INDYCAR Champion Will Power on The National Mall in Washington, D.C., ahead of the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix! Set against iconic backdrops of the Washington Monument and the Smithsonian Castle, Power shares his unfiltered thoughts on street racing in D.C., his transition to Andretti Global, hunting down Alex Palou, and why INDYCAR is currently "in the best place its ever been".
Chapters:
00:00 - Welcome to the Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C.
01:30 - Markham Review: Back-to-Back Podiums
04:00 - Year 1 with Andretti Global
07:20 - Taking on a New Challenge at 45
08:10 - Pole Pace: "Still Hammering Like I'm in My 20s"
09:30 - Pure Drive: What Keeps Will Power Competitive?
10:30 - The Battle Against Alex Palou
13:30 - State of the Sport: "INDYCAR is in the Best Place Ever"
14:50 - Racing in D.C.: "Mad Racing Around DC"
18:00 - Living the Childhood Dream Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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