Alex Palou Wins 2026 Indianapolis 500 Pole Position

Felix Rosenqvist Wins Indianapolis 500

Felix Rosenqvist caught up with Crash Gladys after winning the Indianapolis 500. The veteran journeyman for Meyer Shank Racing gets real about finding a “different calm” and being happier in the car as a new father. Find out how he was able to focus forward following a flurry of yellows and restarts late in the running to take the win away from David Malukas in the closest finish in the history of the greatest spectacle in racing. Who doesn’t love the smell of “milk and flowers” in the morning?

Rosenqvist Wins Indy 500, Remembering Kyle Busch

What better way to celebrate “Motorsports Christmas” than with The Freaks?! Still reeling from an exhilarating Indianapolis 500, the crew breaks down what wound up being one of the most memorable runnings of the greatest spectacle in racing. Felix Rosenqvist stop by following his historic victory over David Malukas to discuss the “different calm” that propelled him to victory, as well as being happier as a fresh father. With the never-ending Coca-Cola 600 still seemingly going, find out if there was a winner and how NASCAR’s crown-jewel event played out. SpeedFreaks also celebrates the life of long-time friend of the show and Lucas Oil partner Kyle Busch, days removed from his unexpected passing. Join The Freaks for a sobering recollection of epic proportions!

Dover was a Dud, Palou is on the Pole

Full Freak ahead! Most of the crew is here (with one boycotting NASCAR) and hyped up for conflicting reasons in what was a controversial All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway. Is it an All-Star Joke how the sport's most popular driver doesn't even make the main event, or does it even matter as long as the weekend feels like an experience? Crash Gladys gives her take live from the Monster Mile, bringing along Kyle Busch for an enlightening sit-down. With drivers and media alike bashing the long-storied exhibition race, has the event officially lost its "rizz?" Reigning INDYCAR champion and honorary sixth Freak, Alex Palou, makes his weekly stop into the Lucas Oil Studio, following his run to the Pole Position in the Indianapolis 500. The gang previews the greatest weekend in motorsports with everything from Palou's ability to defend his title, Katherine Legge's "Double" and the Coca-Cola 600! Strap in for two full hours of Freak!

Alex Palou Wins 2026 Indianapolis 500 Pole Position

Kenny and Crash are joined once again by the honorary sixth Freak, Alex Palou, following his blistering run to securing the 2026 Indianapolis 500 Pole Position. The defending winner of the most prestigious race in motorsports shares how he got the extra speed to take down the speedy Felix Rosenqvist and if Facebook Marketplace came into play. While he may be the current G.O.A.T. of INDYCAR, even Palou still finds ways to surprise himself and fall prey to superstitions surrounding racing success . Find out how his crew led by Barry Wanser found an extra gear to go that much quicker and how he was able to carry a head of wind to the top of the speed chart.

Street Smarts: Getting Back to Kyle Busch

Crash Gladys caught up with Kyle Busch at Dover ahead of the All-Star Race, where he sported those beautiful Lucas Oil colors. The two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion has effectively turned a corner performance wise since being reunited with crew chief Andy Street a few weeks ago. Find out why he believes communication is so crucial for the rapport between driver and crew chief. Busch also breaks down the fundamentals of the often criticized Next-Gen car and how it appears "stuck in status quo," and what the universe is telling him as far as potentially running "The Double" in the future.