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Speed Chronicles with Todd Lewis
by Sick Media
Speed Chronicles is a fast-paced, weekly podcast, hosted by Todd Lewis, that dives into the ever-evolving world of motorsports. From the latest NASCAR updates and championship battles to insights on Formula 1, IndyCar, and IMSA events, Speed Chronicles covers it all. With engaging discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and a sprinkle of bold opinions, the series offers fresh takes on the hottest racing topics. Whether it’s analyzing business decisions, breaking down schedule changes, or sharing personal experiences from tracks across North America, this show delivers a comprehensive and conversational look at the motorsports landscape. Tune in every Wednesday for a high-octane ride through the racing world! About Todd Lewis Todd Lewis has covered motorsports from the inside for over two decades. He’s been an on-air host, reporter, and announcer, and interviewed hundreds of drivers, team owners, series officials, promoters, and business partners. Todd is
Episodes
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Championship Weekend? F1's Title Fight Heads to Texas
Could the Formula One championship be decided this weekend in Austin, Texas? Circuit of the Americas kicks off F1's North American run with a new Turn 1 hospitality building, Guinness World Record cowboy hat, and concerts from Maroon 5 and Post Malone. Plus, NASCAR's title picture got scrambled…
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Singapore GP, NASCAR Charlotte & Driver Market Updates
Max Verstappen delivered a perfect weekend at the Singapore Grand Prix, sweeping pole position for both the sprint race and the main event. This edition of Speed Chronicles covers F1's latest software glitch, Lando Norris's costly sprint race blunder, Kimi Antonelli's path to clinching the…
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F1's Software Glitch Stalls the Malaysian Grand Prix
A software glitch nearly brought Formula One to a standstill in Malaysia, delaying the race more than 90 minutes while teams scrambled to reboot their cars. Once the action started, Max Verstappen grabbed his first win of the year, Kimi Antonelli extended his championship lead, and Lewis Hamilton...
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Alonso Stays, Keslowski Out & NASCAR's Fan Loyalty Problem
Fernando Alonso stays at Aston Martin, Brad Keslowski leaves RFK Racing, and Christian Lundgaard is confirmed at Chip Ganassi Racing. This week's Speed Chronicles covers the biggest driver moves in Formula One, NASCAR, and IndyCar, plus the ugly side of social media after Franco Colapinto's…
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NASCAR Bristol Fight: Blaney, Hosevar & What Comes Next
Ryan Blaney and Carson Hocevar gave NASCAR fans a full Bristol experience: hard racing, a wreck, and a pit lane fight. This week's Speed Chronicles breaks down who was right, who was wrong, and why NASCAR isn't punishing either driver. Plus, IMSA loses more teams for 2027, the broadcast coverage...
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Season Wrap, Antonelli Win No. 8, NASCAR Canada Finale
Kimi Antonelli wins his eighth race of the year at the Madring while Lando Norris loses out to the virtual safety car, and NASCAR Canada closes its 2026 season at Delaware Speedway. Todd looks at Mercedes closing in on the constructors title, DJ Kennington's new two-car deal with Rick Ware Racing...
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Antonelli Wins from the Back, NASCAR Canada Shines at CTMP
Kimi Antonelli drives from the back of the field to a Formula One win at Monza, NASCAR Canada puts 38 cars on track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, and IndyCar closes its 2026 season at Laguna Seca with a wave of driver moves. Todd covers the results, the 2027 plans already taking shape, and a...
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IndyCar Champion, NASCAR Controversy & A Zanardi Tribute at Laguna Seca
Days of Thunder 2, NASCAR playoff drama, Alex Palou's fifth IndyCar championship, and a Ferrari tribute to Michael Schumacher — this week's Speed Chronicles covers the motorsports stories that matter across NASCAR, NASCAR Canada, IndyCar, and Formula One. NASCAR's Daytona race delivered Ryan…
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IndyCar's Freedom 250: Did It Work — And Does It Come Back?
IndyCar's historic Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. drew mainstream media attention from outlets that rarely cover open-wheel racing. Todd breaks down what the race accomplished, whether it comes back, and what's next for NASCAR at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, IMSA, and F1. The Freedom 250 was...
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Markham Indy: Inside Review of IndyCar's Rough Friday & Racing Success
Todd takes you inside the inaugural Markham Indy, an NTT IndyCar Series street circuit event that delivered mixed results. Friday was rough—no cars on track and communication breakdowns frustrated fans and participants. But Saturday and Sunday proved this event has real potential, with drivers...
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From Toronto to Markham: 40 Years of IndyCar History
Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham begins a new chapter for IndyCar racing in Canada, moving a summer motorsports tradition from Toronto to the streets of Markham after nearly 40 years. Todd looks back at his personal history with the race, from attending his first Toronto Indy in 1988 to...
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Motorsports News: IMSA Wins, NASCAR Schedule Changes & IndyCar's New Car
Stay current with the week's biggest motorsports news across IMSA, NASCAR, and IndyCar. In this episode, Todd covers Robert Wickens' first IMSA Enduro call-up, Pfaff Motorsports' victory and strategic pause announcement, confirmed NASCAR 2027 schedule changes, IndyCar's new car reveal, and the...
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F1 Summer Break Begins, NASCAR Canada's Edmonton Future in Doubt
Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix, NASCAR Canada wraps its Western swing, and a burnout at Indianapolis sparks way more outrage than it deserves. This week's Speed Chronicles cuts through the noise across F1, NASCAR, and IMSA heading into a quieter racing weekend. F1 heads into its…
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F1 at Spa, Nashville Washout, and Hard Truths at the NASCAR Canada Midseason
Kimi Antonelli extends his Formula 1 championship lead with a dominant performance at Spa, IndyCar's Nashville gamble gets washed out, and NASCAR Canada hits the halfway mark with some hard truths about team entries, Edmonton's future, and the Markham transition. Antonelli delivered another...
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IMSA's Record Crowds & CTMP's Major Upgrades On The Way
Summer racing heats up as F1 heads to Spa, IndyCar returns to Nashville, and the motorsport landscape shifts with major announcements from Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. Todd breaks down the IMSA weekend crowds, upcoming safety improvements, NASCAR's Atlanta finish controversy, and a packed…
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McLaren IndyCar Has a People Problem and It Keeps Getting Worse
McLaren IndyCar's driver management is a mess again. Scott Dixon arrives, Christian Lundgaard gets pushed out, and the communications team somehow makes it worse. Plus NASCAR Canada, F1, and IMSA at CTMP. McLaren's IndyCar operation made it official this week: Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenquist are...
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F1 Austria Qualifying Drama, NASCAR Road Course Kings, and a NASCAR Canada Win at Riverside
Formula One qualifying drama in Austria, NASCAR road course dominance, a crash-filled IMSA weekend, and NASCAR Canada's return to the East Coast — this edition of Speed Chronicles covers a packed week in motorsport heading into a long holiday weekend. The Formula One Austrian Grand Prix…
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IndyCar's Hybrid Problem, NASCAR's Big Gamble, and a Packed Racing Weekend
IndyCar's Road America controversy, NASCAR's San Diego experiment, hybrid reliability questions, and a packed weekend ahead — Speed Chronicles breaks down what mattered and what's next across North American motorsport. Will Power and Graham Rahal Hall's collision at Road America dominated the...
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Hamilton Finally Delivers for Ferrari — and the Championship Just Got Interesting
Lewis Hamilton's emotional Ferrari victory at Barcelona headlines a packed weekend in motorsport. Speed Chronicles breaks down what it means for the championship, Denny Hamlin's Pocono win, NASCAR's unprecedented naval base event in San Diego, and the IndyCar silly season heating up. Lewis...
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Kimi Antonelli's Five Straight: Is the F1 Championship Already Decided?
Formula One's Monaco debate gets settled, Kimi Antonelli's historic championship run continues, and IndyCar delivers a comeback story for the ages. This week's Speed Chronicles covers the weekend's biggest motorsports moments — from street circuits to ovals. Kimi Antonelli's five consecutive...
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Inside the First-Ever Kennedy Classic at Saratoga Speedway
The first-ever Kennedy Classic at Saratoga Speedway brings the Northwest Super Late Models to Canada for the first time, broadcast live on Rev TV. Cole Sorenson joins Todd to walk through the field, the cars to watch, and the tribute to Dwight Kennedy behind the whole event. Cole Sorenson…
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The Emotional Weekend That Defined Motorsports
The Indianapolis 500 delivered one of the closest finishes in racing history, Formula 1 returned to Montreal with record crowds, and motorsports lost a true racer with the passing of Kyle Busch. Todd breaks down an emotional week across IndyCar, NASCAR, and Formula 1, while reflecting on why...
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NASCAR Canada’s Messy Opener and the Biggest Weekend in Racing
NASCAR Canada, the Indianapolis 500, Formula 1 in Montreal, and the future of the NASCAR All-Star Race all take center stage in this edition of Speed Chronicles. Todd Lewis breaks down a chaotic but promising NASCAR Canada opener at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, debates how NASCAR can fix its...
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IndyCar’s Rossi Safety Controversy Sparks Major Backlash
The long weekend racing stretch is here, and this episode of Speed Chronicles covers everything from IndyCar controversy to NASCAR schedule mistakes and major changes in Canadian motorsports coverage. Todd Lewis breaks down the backlash surrounding IndyCar’s delayed caution call involving IndyCar...
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Indy 500 Build-Up, Miami F1 Reaction, and NASCAR Controversy
Indy 500 build-up, Miami F1 reaction, NASCAR scheduling, and a tribute to Alex Zanardi set the tone for this motorsports recap focused on racing news, driver performance, and series dynamics. The month of May kicks off with anticipation around the Indianapolis 500, while the episode opens on a...
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Talladega's 26-Car Pileup and NASCAR's New CEO
Carson Hocevar's unforgettable Talladega celebration, NASCAR's leadership shakeup with Steve O'Donnell named CEO, IndyCar's 500 charter updates, F1's return in Miami, and IMSA at Laguna Seca — a full plate of motorsports news for the week. Talladega delivered drama for all the wrong reasons this...
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IndyCar Rumors, Long Beach Reality, and NASCAR Strategy Debates
IndyCar expansion rumors, Long Beach reality checks, NASCAR fuel-saving debates, and Formula One’s rumor mill headline this week’s Speed Chronicles. Todd Lewis breaks down what matters, what doesn’t, and where motorsports may actually be heading. This episode of Speed Chronicles takes a sharp…
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IndyCar Faces Indy 500 Questions as Long Beach Weekend Arrives
IndyCar, IMSA, and NASCAR all headline a packed motorsports weekend as Speed Chronicles breaks down what to watch at Long Beach, Kansas, and beyond. Todd previews key storylines including IndyCar’s updated qualifying format, the growing Indy 500 car count concern, Robert Wickens’ return to IMSA,...
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F1 on Apple TV, IndyCar on Fox, NASCAR Everywhere: The Real Cost for Fans
Motorsports TV rights are more fragmented than ever — and fans are paying the price. This episode of Speed Chronicles breaks down how Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR are navigating the streaming vs. network TV debate, and what it means for the audiences trying to keep up. The motorsports broadcast...
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Formula One Backlash Explained: What the FIA Does Next
Formula One rule changes, FIA response, and Suzuka fallout. Get a clear breakdown of the backlash, what could change next, and key performances across F1 and IndyCar. Frustration around Formula One’s new regulations is building fast. Drivers, fans, and media are all questioning whether the…
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Sebring 12 Hours Recap: Drama, Disqualification, and Porsche Tension
IMSA Sebring 12 Hours recap, Penske Porsche drama, 23/XI domination, and IndyCar preview. Get a clear breakdown of one of the biggest endurance race weekends and what it means going forward. The Sebring 12 Hours delivered a packed weekend of endurance racing, with record attendance, intense...
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IndyCar Arlington Grand Prix Delivers Big-Time Debut
IndyCar Arlington Grand Prix delivers a major statement for street racing, with strong attendance, big-league production, and a clear signal for future expansion. A breakdown of the event, racing quality, and what it means for IndyCar’s growth. The Arlington Grand Prix marks a major step forward...
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Formula 1 Returns in Australia: Early Lessons from the 2026 Season
Formula 1 is back with the season opener in Australia, and early reactions are already shaping the narrative. This episode of Speed Chronicles breaks down the first race, what the new regulations mean for teams and drivers, and why the early criticism may be premature. The new Formula One season...
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St. Pete Street Race: Why IndyCar's Season Opener Keeps Getting Bigger
St. Petersburg delivered one of the best racing weekends in recent memory — record crowds, a historic NASCAR street course debut, and an out-of-nowhere Cup Series first start. Here's what you need to know.The St. Petersburg street race continues to prove why it's one of the most respected events…
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IndyCar Opens in St. Pete as NASCAR Trucks Hit the Streets
IndyCar kicks off its 2026 season at the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, setting the stage for a packed weekend that also features the NASCAR Truck Series on a street course. From officiating changes and legal drama to NASCAR Canada’s 20th season and an F1 demo mishap with Yuki Tsunoda,...
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Daytona 500 2025: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down?
The Daytona 500 kicks off the NASCAR season with Tyler Reddick and 23XI Racing in Victory Lane, but was it a true thumbs up? This episode breaks down the racing, the broadcast, the late-race cautions, and what NASCAR and IndyCar need to fix in 2025. Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 for 23XI...
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NASCAR’s “Hell Yeah” Reset and the Road to Daytona 500
NASCAR’s new “Hell Yeah” campaign sets the tone for the 2026 season, just as the Daytona 500 approaches. On this episode of Speed Chronicles, Todd Lewis breaks down NASCAR’s reset strategy, IndyCar testing at Sebring, Formula One’s Cadillac reveal, and what could be next for Canadian Tire...
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NASCAR’s Clash Nightmare and IndyCar’s DC Gamble
NASCAR’s Clash turns into a scheduling nightmare, IndyCar rolls the dice on a street race in Washington DC, and major questions surround Team Penske, Formula One testing, and Cadillac’s F1 debut. This episode breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes as motorsports ramps up toward the...
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Motorsports Is Back: NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and F1 Enter 2026
The 2026 motorsports season kicks off with major changes across NASCAR, IndyCar, IMSA, and Formula One. From the end of NASCAR’s lawsuit and the return of the Chase to Rolex 24 drama and early IndyCar storylines, this episode sets the tone for the year ahead. Speed Chronicles returns for a new...
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NASCAR Settles the Charter Lawsuit, F1 Crowns Lando, and What’s Next for 2026
NASCAR settles its high-profile lawsuit with 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports after eight days of testimony. This episode breaks down why the deal happened, what it means for the charter system, and how it could shape the future of the sport. You also get updates on the evolving NASCAR…
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McLaren’s Qatar Mistake Just Changed the Championship
The Formula One title fight tightens after a chaotic Qatar weekend that exposed McLaren’s strategic errors and handed Max Verstappen a critical advantage. You hear why the missed pit stop under safety car changed the entire championship picture, how Pirelli’s mandatory tire limits shaped the…
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F1 Las Vegas Chaos: McLaren Disqualified and the Title Fight Tightens
Formula One returns to Las Vegas and delivers one of the wildest weekends of the season. This episode breaks down qualifying chaos, McLaren’s double disqualification, championship pressure on Lando Norris, and how the title fight now shifts heading into the final two races. This week’s Speed...
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F1 Vegas Preview and the Title Pressure on Norris and Verstappen
The Formula One title fight tightens as the season hits its final three weekends. This episode tracks Lando Norris’ lead, Max Verstappen’s elimination risk in Vegas, and major updates in NASCAR Canada, drag racing, and the upcoming NASCAR lawsuit. The championship battle returns with three...
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Why NASCAR’s Playoff System Is Broken: Todd Lewis on the 2025 Season Finale
After a full year of racing, NASCAR crowns Kyle Larson as champion — but not everyone’s celebrating. Todd Lewis dives into why the 2025 season ended on a sour note, from playoff flaws and overtime chaos to the growing fan frustration that’s reshaping stock car racing. The NASCAR Cup Series season...
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Why NASCAR’s Playoff System Is Broken: Todd Lewis on the 2025 Season Finale
After a full year of racing, NASCAR crowns Kyle Larson as champion — but not everyone’s celebrating. Todd Lewis dives into why the 2025 season ended on a sour note, from playoff flaws and overtime chaos to the growing fan frustration that’s reshaping stock car racing. The NASCAR Cup Series season...
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F1 Mexico Recap: Lando Leads, FIA Under Fire
Formula 1’s championship picture just changed — and Lando Norris is on top. Todd Lewis breaks down McLaren’s mid-season surge, Max Verstappen’s fading title hopes, and Oscar Piastri’s struggle to adapt. Plus: controversial F1 officiating, track-safety scares, NASCAR’s Phoenix finale, the latest…
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Don’t Call It a Comeback: Verstappen and Red Bull Roar Back into the F1 Title Race
Red Bull and Max Verstappen are back in form, closing the gap in the Formula 1 Championship after dominant performances in Austin. Todd Lewis breaks down how McLaren’s internal drama, Apple’s blockbuster Formula 1 streaming deal, and NASCAR’s playoff controversies are reshaping motorsport’s…
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Hamlin’s 60th, 750-HP Reality Check, and Why Vegas Should Host the Finale
NASCAR playoffs momentum, Denny Hamlin’s 60th win at Las Vegas, IMSA’s sellout finale at Road Atlanta, F1 at COTA, and key IndyCar and NASCAR Canada updates—plus a reality check on the 750-hp Cup package. This week’s Speed Chronicles zeroes in on results that matter and the storylines behind…
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NASCAR’s Legal Showdown: What the Charter Lawsuit Really Means
Legal drama meets the racetrack in this week’s Speed Chronicles. Todd Lewis breaks down the latest twists in the NASCAR charter lawsuit, the Alex Palou contract dispute, and how these high-stakes cases could reshape the business of motorsport. Plus, McLaren clinches another F1 Manufacturers’...
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NASCAR Kansas Overtime Drama: Bubba Wallace vs. Denny Hamlin
NASCAR’s Kansas overtime drama, Bubba Wallace vs. Denny Hamlin, and Chase Elliott’s bold Hail Mary highlight this week’s Speed Chronicles. Plus, a Canadian NASCAR history moment, Grosjean and Hinchcliffe’s Haas F1 test, and IndyCar news on Mick Schumacher. October racing brings heated finales and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Speed Chronicles is a fast-paced, weekly podcast, hosted by Todd Lewis, that dives into the ever-evolving world of motorsports. From the latest NASCAR updates and championship battles to insights on Formula 1, IndyCar, and IMSA events, Speed Chronicles covers it all. With engaging discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and a sprinkle of bold opinions, the series offers fresh takes on the hottest racing topics. Whether it’s analyzing business decisions, breaking down schedule changes, or sharing personal experiences from tracks across North America, this show delivers a comprehensive and conversational look at the motorsports landscape. Tune in every Wednesday for a high-octane ride through the racing world!
About Todd Lewis
Todd Lewis has covered motorsports from the inside for over two decades. He’s been an on-air host, reporter, and announcer, and interviewed hundreds of drivers, team owners, series officials, promoters, and business partners. Todd is
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