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New Track Record
New Track Record is a weekly show where hosts Caleb Hatch and Justin Kenny bring you the latest news and rumors on the sport of IndyCar racing. From race-by-race breakdowns to the hottest off-season rumors, this is the place to keep you in the know.
Episodes
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2027 IndyCar Schedule Released
This week's episode: We return to discuss the 2027 IndyCar schedule including an international race added in Barcelona, Spain. Plus, Josh Pierson gets an…
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Ford, Yuki Test, Josh Pierson Rule
This week's episode: Ford briefly had interest in being the third OEM for IndyCar, Yuki Tsunoda is set for an IndyCar test at the end of the month and Josh…
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2026 Fantasy IndyCar Winner Lynn
This week's episode: Lynn of Dixon Doing Dixon Things, winner of the NTR Fantasy IndyCar Challenge, joins to discuss his win, strategy, how he got into racing…
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Lundgaard Confirmed at Ganassi
This week's episode: Christian Lundgaard is confirmed at Chip Ganassi Racing to replace Scott Dixon in the no. 9. Our expectations for him in year one with…
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2027 IndyCar Silly Season Update 2.0
This week's episode: Colton Herta to IndyCar rumors put to bed, Callum Ilott is back on the radar for an IndyCar seat in 2027 and the latest silly season…
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Hauger to Foyt
This week's episode: Dennis Hauger moves to the no. 14 A.J. Foyt Racing car in 2027 on a multi-year deal. Plus, what this means for Santino Ferrucci and a look…
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2026 Laguna Seca Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey won by Scott McLaughlin. We grade the 2026 IndyCar season and share your comments on…
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2026 Milwaukee Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the Snap-On doubleheader at the Milwaukee Mile won by Pato O'Ward as Alex Palou clinched his fifth IndyCar title. Plus, IndyCar…
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Freedom 250 Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the Freedom 250 on the streets of Washington, D.C. won by Kyle Kirkwood. Plus, a race in Brazil could be added to the IndyCar…
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2026 Markham Recap
This week's episode: A recap of a wild inaugural Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham won by Marcus Ericsson. Plus, A preview of the Freedom 250 in…
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2026 Portland Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the OnlyBulls Grand Prix of Portland won by Alex Palou. Plus, the first phase of the 2027 IndyCar schedule is out and a preview…
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2027 IndyCar Silly Season Update
This week's episode: Marcus Ericsson is confirmed to return to Andretti Global in 2027. Plus, where Mick Schumacher could land in 2027 and other IndyCar silly…
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2028 IndyCar Unveiled
This week's episode: IndyCar unveiled the new car called the IR-28, which is set to begin competition starting with the 2028 season. Plus, an update on…
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2026 Nashville Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix won by Alex Palou. Plus, IndyCar's first charter sale is complete as Dreyer &…
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2026 Nashville Preview
This week's episode: A preview of the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway. Plus, the schedule is out for the Freedom 250…
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2026 Mid Ohio Recap
This week's episode: A recap of Pato O'Ward's win in the Honda Indy 200 at the Mid Ohio Sports Car Course. Plus, more details on the IndyCar video game, and…
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Dixon to McLaren
This week's episode: Scott Dixon is leaving Chip Ganassi Racing after the season to join Arrow McLaren. Plus, the latest other IndyCar silly season news and…
New Track Record2026 Road America Recap
This week's episode: A recap of Christian Lundgaard's last to first comeback win at the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. Plus, the 2027 IndyCar silly season…
New Track Record2026 IndyCar Midseason Grades
This week's episode: We hand out our midseason letter grades to each full-time IndyCar team. Plus, a preview of the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America and…
New Track Record2026 Gateway Recap
This week's episode: A recap of a wild Bommarito 500 won by Josef Newgarden at the race track formerly known as Gateway.
New Track Record2026 Detroit Recap
This week's episode: A recap of a chaotic Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix won by Alex Palou. Plus, a preview of the Bommarito 500 at Gateway and major changes to…
New Track Record2026 Indy 500 Recap
This week’s episode: A recap of the thrilling 110th Indianapolis 500 won by Felix Rosenqvist.
New Track Record2026 Indy 500 Preview
This week's episode: A recap of qualifications for the 110th Indianapolis 500 that saw Alex Palou win his second career ‘500’ pole position plus our race…
New Track Record2026 Indy GP Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the Sonsio Grand Prix won by Christian Lundgaard on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course. Plus, our thoughts on Race…
New Track RecordPush to Pass Gate 2.0
This week's episode: A look at the latest push to pass scandal in IndyCar and the new rule change. Plus, a preview of this weekend's Sonsio Grand Prix on the…
New Track Record2026 Indy 500 Open Test Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the 2026 Indy 500 Open Test at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Plus, our thoughts on non-chartered IndyCar entries being…
New Track Record2026 Long Beach Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach won by Alex Palou. Plus, our ideas on how to fix the racing there, a look at the massive…
New Track RecordWhy the Indy 500 Needs Bumping
This week's episode: We discuss why the Indy 500 needs bumping and how it is important to the event as a whole. Plus, a preview of the Acura Grand Prix of Long…
New Track Record2026 Barber Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix at Barber Motorsports Park won by Alex Palou. Plus, another Indy 500 entry is in the…
New Track RecordThe Exclusivity Factor Holding IndyCar Back
This week's episode: We discuss why exclusivity in IndyCar across full-time teams, engine manufacturers, chassis manufacturers and more is holding IndyCar…
New Track Record2026 Arlington Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the inaugural Java House Grand Prix of Arlington won by Kyle Kirkwood. Plus, the Indy 500 entry list is filling up.
New Track Record2026 Phoenix Recap
This week's episode: A recap of the thrilling Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix Raceway won by Josef Newgarden. Plus, a look at what ovals fans most want to return…
New Track Record2026 St. Pete Recap
This week's episode: We recap the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg won by Alex Palou and preview this weekend's Good Ranchers 250 at…
New Track Record2026 IndyCar Season Preview
This week's episode: Our 2026 NTT IndyCar Series predictions plus a preview of the season-opening Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
New Track RecordNew IndyStar Motorsports Reporter Zion Brown
This week's episode: New IndyStar motorsports reporter Zion Brown joins to discuss Phoenix Raceway testing, Chevy and Honda extending with IndyCar, the Freedom…
New Track RecordChevy, Honda Extend IndyCar Partnership
This week's episode: IndyCar announces multi-year extensions with Chevrolet and Honda as engine manufacturers for 2027 and beyond. Chevy and Honda each will…
New Track RecordIndyCar Adds Washington, D.C. Race
This week's episode: IndyCar officially adds a Washington, D.C. street race set for August 21-23 in the nation's capital. We discuss the positives and concerns…
New Track RecordPenske, Palou, Prema and DC Proposal
This week's episode: Tim Cindric returns to Team Penske, McLaren's lawsuit against Alex Palou reaches a conclusion, the latest on Prema competing in IndyCar in…
New Track Record2026 Indy 500 Entry List Projections
This week's episode: We take a look at the early entry list projections for the 2026 Indy 500. Is this the year we finally get above 34 entries? Plus, the…
New Track RecordPrema’s IndyCar Future in Doubt
This week's episode: Prema Racing's IndyCar future is in doubt after the team's co-owners left the organization earlier this week. Plus, The Grand Prix…
New Track Record2026 IndyCar Wish List
This week's episode: We share our top 5 IndyCar wish list items on and off track for the series in 2026.
New Track RecordPRI Hoosier 500 Winner Robert Maleczka
This week's episode: PRI Hoosier 500 Winner Robert Maleczka joins to discuss his thrilling win, the impact of the hybrid, weather in iRacing, and his sim…
New Track RecordPRI Hoosier 500 Polesitter Robert Maleczka
This week's episode: PRI Hoosier 500 polesitter Robert Maleczka joins to discuss Sunday's race, strategy, his start in iRacing, his family's Indy 500 history…
New Track RecordTanner Watkins and Ryan Schuld of the PRI Hoosier 500
This week's episode: Tanner Watkins and Ryan Schuld of the PRI Hoosier 500 join to preview the upcoming race and discuss sim racing. Plus, we discuss Mick…
New Track RecordMichael Good Previews the PRI Show
New episode: PRI President Michael Good joins to preview this year's PRI Show set for Dec. 11-13 in Indianapolis. Plus, Mick Schumacher leaves the Alpine WEC…
New Track RecordRyan Hunter-Reay to McLaren for Indy 500
This week's episode: Ryan Hunter-Reay is confirmed as the fourth Arrow McLaren entry for the 2026 Indy 500. Plus, we learned the name of the “mega” driver that…
New Track RecordCollet to Foyt
This week's episode: Caio Collet is confirmed as the second full-time IndyCar driver at A.J. Foyt Racing. Plus, Kyle Kirkwood signs a contract extension at…
New Track RecordMarco Andretti Retires from Racing
This week's episode: Marco Andretti announces his retirement from racing. We take a look back at some of our memories of his IndyCar and Indy 500 career.
New Track RecordJohn Oreovicz on Class of ’99
This week's episode: Author John Oreovicz joins to discuss his new book, Class of '99: Triumph and Tragedy in the 1999 CART IndyCar Series.
New Track RecordVeeKay to Juncos
This week's episode: Rinus VeeKay is confirmed as the “lead driver” at Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026 and what it means for Conor Daly and Sting Ray Robb…
New Track Record2025 IndyCar Fantasy Winner
This week's episode: Kory, our 2025 IndyCar fantasy winner on GridRivals, joins to discuss his strategy with the new format, favorite IndyCar drivers, races…
New Track RecordSchumacher lands IndyCar test
This week's episode: Mick Schumacher will test an IndyCar with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing on the IMS Road Course. Will it lead to a drive in 2026? Plus…
New Track RecordHauger, Malukas land 2026 Rides
This week's episode: We discuss Dennis Hauger moving up to IndyCar with Dale Coyne Racing in 2026 as the team will have a technical partnership with Andretti…
New Track Record2026 IndyCar Schedule Released
This week's episode: Our thoughts on the positives and negatives of the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series schedule.
New Track Record2026 IndyCar Schedule in Limbo
This week's episode: The 2026 IndyCar schedule is reportedly in limbo with either a Washington, D.C. street race or Mexico City being added to the calendar…
New Track Record2025 Nashville Recap
This week's episode: A recap of Josef Newgarden's win in the season finale Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville SuperSpeedway. Plus, we discuss…
New Track RecordDon Cusick on Indy NXT Expansion
A special episode with Don Cusick of Cusick Motorsports discussing the team's move to Indy NXT in 2026 with two full-time entries, their IndyCar and Indy 500…
New Track Record2025 Milwaukee Recap
This week's episode: A recap of Christian Rasmussen's first IndyCar win in the Snap-On 250 at the Milwaukee Mile. Plus, we discuss IndyCar landing a video game…
New Track RecordArmstrong back at MSR & Milwaukee Preview
This week's episode: Marcus Armstrong will return to Meyer Shank Racing in 2026. We make our early 2026 silly season predictions on who will fill the grid…
New Track Record2025 Portland Recap
This week's episode: A recap of Will Power's win in the Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland at Portland International Raceway. Plus, we discuss Power's IndyCar…