Three Races. Three Cities. One Crazy Week in Canadian Racing

It’s the busiest week of the summer for motorsports, and Todd Lewis is right in the middle of it—three cities, three races, and a whole lot of stories to cover. Todd Lewis is on the road and in the thick of Canada’s summer racing season. From a packed NASCAR Canada stop in Edmonton to the upcoming Indy Toronto, this episode captures the energy, challenges, and spectacle of racing across the country. Todd shares firsthand impressions of NASCAR Canada’s Western swing, including standout crowds and top-tier racing despite low car counts. He applauds the entertainment value delivered in Edmonton and challenges Saskatoon to match it. He also recaps the annual IMSA stop at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, where Canadian drivers shone—even as thunderstorms threw the schedule into chaos. Then, Todd weighs in on Formula 1’s U.S. broadcast future, the fallout from Christian Horner’s Red Bull exit, and whether Apple TV could replace ESPN. The episode wraps with commentary on the Ty Gibbs pit stop controversy, declining attendance at IndyCar’s Iowa races, and the enduring excitement of the Honda Indy Toronto. Chapters 0:00 – Summer racing madness 0:40 – NASCAR Canada in Edmonton 1:28 – Saskatoon stop and travel marathon 2:19 – Car counts and crowd energy 3:40 – Skyhawks, spectacle, and entertainment 4:04 – IMSA at CTMP + Robert Wickens 4:52 – Thunderstorms halt races 5:21 – Christian Horner fallout 6:52 – Apple TV vs ESPN: F1 broadcast battle 8:42 – Ty Gibbs pit stop controversy 10:35 – IndyCar in Iowa: time for a rethink? 11:50 – Indy Toronto memories and excitement Call to Action 👍 Like, subscribe, and follow Speed Chronicles for motorsport insights every week! 📲 Follow us on Instagram, BlueSky, and your favorite podcast platform. #Motorsports #NASCARCanada #IMSA #IndyCar #F1News #SpeedChronicles #IndyToronto NASCAR Canada Edmonton, Saskatoon racing, Indy Toronto 2025, Christian Horner Red Bull, F1 Apple TV deal, IMSA CTMP, Robert Wickens racing, Ty Gibbs pit stop, IndyCar Iowa attendance, Honda Indy Toronto, motorsports podcast, racing analysis, Canadian motorsports, Apple F1 broadcast, Formula One TV rights