Ep. 114 – Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Preview

Ep. 114 – Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix Preview

In Monday's episode of the Push To Pass Podcast, Derik, Joshua (X - @warrior0506) & Michael (X - @MichaelDFMunro) are back in studio to preview and discuss this weekend's Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix. The Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix returns July 18–19 at Nashville Superspeedway, delivering one of the most ambitious IndyCar weekends of the season — a 400‑mile night race, a massive concert lineup, and a global sports doubleheader with the FIFA World Cup Final leading directly into the green flag. Set under the lights on the 1.33‑mile concrete oval, this year’s event expands to 300 laps / 400 miles, making it the longest Music City Grand Prix ever and a true endurance test for teams and drivers. Championship leader Alex Palou enters with a commanding points advantage — 404 to Kyle Kirkwood’s 348 — but Nashville Superspeedway remains one of the few tracks he hasn’t conquered. He finished second here last year, and the question heading into Sunday is simple: can anyone stop Palou, or does he finally check off the Tennessee oval that’s eluded him? Local hero Josef Newgarden, last year’s winner, looks to defend his hometown crown as the field prepares for long green‑flag runs, tire management battles, and high‑speed strategy on one of IndyCar’s rare concrete superspeedways. #IndyCar #MusicCityGP This preview breaks down the storylines, the stakes, the drivers to watch, and how Nashville’s signature blend of racing and music is shaping one of the most anticipated weekends on the 2026 IndyCar calendar. It’s all on the official IndyCar Podcast of Your News, the Push To Pass Podcast at 7 PM/ET! Don’t forget to like, comment, like and subscribe for more race recaps and IndyCar action! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@ptpcast [http://www.facebook.com/@ptpcast] Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@pushtopasscast [http://www.instagram.com/@pushtopasscast] X / Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@pushtopasscast [http://www.twitter.com/@pushtopasscast] YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@pushtopasspodcast202 [http://www.youtube.com/@pushtopasspodcast202] 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5594079644680192 [https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5594079644680192]

Ep. 113 - O’Ward Breaks Through at Mid-Ohio

In Monday's episode of the Push To Pass Podcast, Derik, Joshua (X - @warrior0506) & Michael (X - @MichaelDFMunro) are all back in studio to review and discuss this past weekend's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. Arrow McLaren took control at Mid‑Ohio, capturing their first-ever 1‑2 finish in NTT IndyCar Series history. Pato O’Ward edged past teammate Christian Lundgaard on Lap 42, using a decisive pass through Turn 4 to seal the deal and claim his first win of the season—and first road-course victory in over two years and the guys will be here breaking it all down! #IndyCar #Honda200 It’s all on the official IndyCar Podcast of Your News, the Push To Pass Podcast at 6 PM/ET! Don’t forget to like, comment, like and subscribe for more race recaps and IndyCar action! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@pushtopasscast [http://www.instagram.com/@pushtopasscast] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@ptpcast [http://www.facebook.com/@ptpcast] X / Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@pushtopasscast [http://www.twitter.com/@pushtopasscast] YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@pushtopasspodcast202 [http://www.youtube.com/@pushtopasspodcast202]

Ep. 112 - Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Preview

In Monday's episode of the Push To Pass Podcast, with Derik out on assignment, Joshua (X - @warrior0506) & Michael (X - @MichaelDFMunro) are in studio to preview and discuss this weekend's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio. The Honda Indy 200 at Mid‑Ohio returns July 5th, bringing high‑intensity, precision‑focused racing to one of IndyCar’s most demanding natural‑terrain road courses. Drivers will tackle the 13‑turn, 2.258‑mile Mid‑Ohio Sports Car Course — a track defined by rhythm, razor‑thin margins, and punishing consequences for even the smallest mistake. This year’s event arrives with major storylines already in motion. Kyle Kirkwood topped the recent multi‑team test with a blistering 1:05.3542 lap, signaling a potential resurgence after a mid‑season slump. Alex Palou, the championship leader, remains the benchmark at Mid‑Ohio with five straight podiums and a 2023 victory — making him the driver everyone must beat. Rinus VeeKay continues his breakout season with Juncos Hollinger Racing, finishing just 0.0588 seconds off Kirkwood’s test pace, while rookie standout Dennis Hauger impressed with the third‑fastest time and enters the weekend leading the Rookie of the Year standings. The weekend also marks a homecoming for Indy 500 winner Felix Rosenqvist, who returns to Mid‑Ohio with Meyer Shank Racing and aims to deliver the team’s first victory on their home track. Expect an electric Fourth of July atmosphere, packed grandstands, and a fiercely competitive grid ready to attack one of IndyCar’s purest road‑racing challenges. #IndyCar [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/indycar] #Honda200 [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/honda200] It’s all on the official IndyCar Podcast of Your News, the Push To Pass Podcast at 7 PM/ET! Don’t miss the action! Be sure to subscribe and LIKE the video!

Ep. 111 - Lundgaard Comes From Behind To Win at Road America

In tonight's episode of the Push To Pass Podcast, Derik, Joshua (X - @warrior0506) & Michael (X - @MichaelDFMunro) are back in studio from a exciting race in Wisconsin the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America. Sunday's XPEL Grand Prix at Road America delivered one of the most dramatic chapters of the INDYCAR season, with strategy gambles, bold overtakes, and late‑race chaos defining the four‑mile showdown in Elkhart Lake. From the opening lap, the field attacked the high‑speed layout with aggression—slipping through the Kink, diving into Turn 5, and trading positions all the way to Canada Corner. Mid‑race cautions reshuffled the order and forced teams into split strategies, setting up a tense fuel‑and‑tire chess match. The leaders battled wheel‑to‑wheel through the final stint, with decisive passes on the Moraine Sweep and a breathtaking fight through the Carousel shaping the run to the checkered flag. In the closing laps, the race erupted into a sprint finish as drivers pushed beyond the limit, hunting every inch of grip on worn tires. The winner sealed the victory with precision and nerve, mastering Road America’s elevation changes and long straights to claim a defining moment in the 2026 championship fight. This recap captures every major storyline—race‑altering cautions, standout drives, pit‑lane perfection, and the high‑speed drama that makes Road America one of the most demanding circuits in North America. #IndyCar #XPELGP It’s all on the official IndyCar Podcast of Your News, the Push To Pass Podcast at 7 PM/ET! Don’t miss the action! Be sure to subscribe and LIKE the video! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@pushtopasscast [http://www.instagram.com/@pushtopasscast] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@ptpcast [http://www.facebook.com/@ptpcast] Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@pushtopasscast [http://www.twitter.com/@pushtopasscast] YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@pushtopasspodcast2023 [http://www.youtube.com/@pushtopasspodcast2023] 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5594079644680192 [https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5594079644680192]

Ep. 110 - Road America Preview

On Monday’s episode of the Push To Pass Podcast, The XPEL Grand Prix at Road America is here, and IndyCar is heading to one of the fastest, most iconic road courses in the world. In this preview, the guy's Derik, Joshua (X - @warrior0506) & Michael (X - @MichaelDFMunro) break down everything you need to know before engines fire at America’s National Park of Speed. They will dive into the biggest storylines shaping the weekend — from championship momentum swings to teams bringing major upgrades — and why Road America’s 4.048‑mile layout always produces some of the most unpredictable racing of the season. #IndyCar #XPELGP What’s Inside This Preview Track Breakdown — A look at the long straights, heavy braking zones, and elevation changes that define Road America. Driver Momentum Watch — Who’s hot, who’s struggling, and who needs a big result. Team Performance Outlook — How Penske, Ganassi, McLaren, and Andretti stack up heading into the weekend. Strategy Keys — Tire wear, fuel windows, and why caution timing can flip this race upside down. Weather & Conditions — How the forecast could influence grip, pace, and pit strategy. Road America is a driver’s track — fast, flowing, and brutally unforgiving. The long straights create massive drafting battles, while corners like the Carousel, Canada Corner, and Turn 1 reward precision and bravery. This race has produced surprise winners, dramatic restarts, and championship‑defining moments year after year. Whether you’re watching for the championship fight, the technical challenge, or the pure speed, the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America is always a highlight of the IndyCar season. Buckle up — this one never disappoints. We will also take a 1st look at the weather for the weekend with the official weatherman of the Push To Pass Podcast (X -@Indycar_Wxman). It’s all on the official IndyCar Podcast of Your News, the Push To Pass Podcast at 7 PM/ET! Don’t miss the action! Be sure to subscribe and LIKE the video! Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/@pushtopasscast [http://www.instagram.com/@pushtopasscast] Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/@ptpcast [http://www.facebook.com/@ptpcast] Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@pushtopasscast [http://www.twitter.com/@pushtopasscast]