SidePods Podcast

Episodes

1. 21

   2019 IndyCar Championship Finale Event Report – from Laguna Seca

   This is your Race sherpa™ – Derek Ross and our 2019 IndyCar Championship Finale Event Report – from WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca … can you believe it … this must be the longest IndyCar off season – EVER ! We thought as the first race of 2020 IndyCar season is about to happen in […] The post…

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   Jun 5, 2020

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2. 20

   The Making of a Racing Champion

   What is it that makes a Racer a Champion ? No matter what type of Racing, Champions always stand out. Not just because they are the Champ, but for a number of factors not usually seen by Auto Racing fans. This Sidepods Podcast audio episode here on RaceRemote is from our audio vault. This was […]...

   Feb 27, 2014
3. 19

   The Sifter – and a New Racing Season awaits the IndyCar Series

   The Sifter – That’s what I call Turn One at the St. Petersburg Street Circuit. The Sifter will be the first real true test for the dawn of a brand new era in IndyCar competition. This upcoming race is the most highly anticipated IndyCar Season Opener in modern Open Wheel Racing history. There are...

   Mar 20, 2012
4. 18

   Race sherpa Race Recap of the Grand Prix of St Petersburg

   Hello I’m Derek Ross and I am a Race sherpa ™ I love that I get to share my passion of Motorsports with others. As a Racing Subject Matter Expert, I have the pleasure of taking V.I.P. Guests behind the scenes at Automobile Racing Events and turning them into passionate insiders of the sport that...

   Apr 1, 2011
5. 17

   Randy Bernard IndyCar’s Lead Driver

   IndyCar’s New CEO Randy Bernard has gone from riding a wild bull to being the lead driver in a race to get Open Wheel Racing back into the Winner’s Circle. Randy has set himself some performance markers in his journey to regain the hearts and minds of the North American Motorsport fan. “If I…

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   Sep 16, 2010
6. 16

   Classic Rick Mears on Race Stategy for the Indy 500 on the SidePods Podcast

   Prior to the running of the 2010 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race the Sidepods Podcast had an opportunity to talk with four time Indy 500 Winner and racing legend Rick Mears about racing and qualifying strategies that make a winning racecar driver. We chatted with Rick Mears before the new qualifying...

   May 26, 2010
7. 15

   Arie Luyendyk Jr. and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast

   Arie Luyendyk Jr. talks of growing up in and around racing as well as what it was like growing up in a racing family. Arie gives some good advice for those who are working to move up the ladder in Motorsports. He talks about driving different kinds of Formula Cars, A1GP Racing Cars, Indy Lights…

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   May 19, 2010
8. 14

   Roger Bailey and the Road to Indy

   Roger Bailey is the Executive Director for the Firestone Indy Lights Series and someone known to many a young driver who have worked to make their living behind the wheel of a single-seater racing car. Since we’ve had the pleasure of knowing Roger since the early 1990’s, we figured it was high…

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   Jan 20, 2010
9. 13

   Dan Wheldon and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast

   Dan Wheldon spoke with the SidePods Podcast at the recent PRI Show in Orlando. Dan, who resides in St. Petersburg, Florida is often best known for his win in 2005 of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. He not only won the Indy 500 in 2005 but also the IndyCar Series Championship. We wanted to dig […]...

   Jan 14, 2010
10. 12

    Jeff Andretti and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast

    Jeff Andretti tells us about himself – and growing up in arguably the most famous name in Auto Racing and some of his experiences. Jeff also talks of his new venture – the Jeff Andretti Coaching Group and their partnership with the New Jersey Motorsports Park As well Jeff talk to us of races…

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    Aug 3, 2009
11. 11

    An Insider Guide to the 93rd Running of the Indianapolis 500

    The 93rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Memorial Day Weekend is almost here. With the third day of qualifying for the Indy 500 Saturday and bump day this coming Sunday – before you know it there will be 33 Racing Drivers all wanting to drink milk in Victory Lane. No matter what type of […]…

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    May 15, 2009
12. 10

    Townsend Bell and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast

    Townsend Bell has just announced that he will participate in the 93rd Running of the Indianapolis 500 . Townsend will be piloting an IndyCar entered by KV Racing Technology. We had a chance to stop the ever speedy – Townsend Bell for a few moments – to learn more about what makes him tick as […]...

    May 7, 2009
13. 9

    Jay Howard Winner of the PRI All-Stars Karting Classic

    Jay Howard like many race car drivers, is never at a loss for words. In 2008, Jay with numerous past championships including – Indy Pro Series – U.S. Formula Ford 2000 and Formula Renault 2000 – competed in IndyCar competition. We were glad that Jay was able to spend some time with the SidePods...

    Mar 9, 2009
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    Johan Schwartz and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast

    Johan Schwartz of Endurance Karting – talks with the SidePods Podcast. Yes – Johan is all about Karting – but his passion runs deep for all kinds of Motorsports. The post Johan Schwartz and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast first appeared on SidePods Podcast.

    Jan 25, 2009
15. 7

    Michael Lewis and some Quick Questions from the SidePods Podcast

    Michael Lewis – an up and coming Race Car Driver talks the SidePods Podcast. We had the pleasure of catching up with this young man just prior to competing later that day in the third Annual Performance Racing Industry All-Stars Karting Classic. This always fun Go Kart special event is run during...

    Jan 16, 2009
16. 6

    Leonardo (Leo) Maia – Prior to the Start of the Long Beach Grand Prix

    Leonardo Maia tells of the challenges facing open wheel drivers as they move through the different levels of North American Open Wheel Motorsports Leo Maia discusses: – Leo behind the wheel in the Atlantic Championship – Open Wheel Racing – Skip Barber Championship – Indy Pro Series – Indy Lights…

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    Apr 18, 2008
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    John Andretti – and his thoughts prior to the start of the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway

    John Andretti discusses the focus that is required to run at the Brickyard – His racing heritage and the Andretti family in racing. Some personal thoughts from John Andretti discussing trying “moments” in motorsport. The post John Andretti – and his thoughts prior to the start of the 91st running...

    Dec 3, 2007
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    Jaques Lazier spends some time with SidePods Podcast before the start of the 91st running of the Indianapolis 500

    Taking time from his busy pre-race schedule we catch up with Jaques Lazier – of Playa Del Racing in Gasoline Alley prior to the start of the 2007 Indianapolis 500 Jaques Lazier discusses: – the history of the Indy 500 – challenges facing a “second week” team at Indy – those less fortunate than...

    Dec 3, 2007
19. 3

    Caught up with Apex Racing Team Driver Mike Potekhen after the first official tests for the 2007 Indy Pro Series

    For 2007 Mike Potekhen looks forward to being behind the wheel with Apex Racing as they make their bid for the Indy Pro Series Championship. The season opener of the sixteen race Indy Pro Series schedule – the Miami 100 – will be Saturday 12:30 PM EST at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead...

    Dec 3, 2007
20. 2

    Preseason Chat with Mike Potekhen Driver of the Apex Racing entry in the 2007 Indy Pro Series Championship

    For 2007 Mike Potekhen looks forward to being behind the wheel with Apex Racing as they make their bid for the Indy Pro Series Championship. The season opener of the sixteen race Indy Pro Series schedule – the Miami 100 – will be Saturday 12:30 PM EST at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, Homestead...

    Nov 30, 2007