About this episode

This episode covers the recent major news in motorsports, including IndyCar's ratings return and Richard Childress Racing's roster announcement.

It's been a major news cycle in motorsports this week as IndyCar broke the internet with a massive ratings return for their Washington D.C. Grand Prix and Richard Childress Racing announced its 2027 roster. Motorsports reporter Jeff Gluck is here to get the full scoop on both stories, sitting down with the chauffeur of the RCR-33 Austin Hill, who just signed a full-time contract for the Cup Series, and Bud Denker, President of the Penske Corporation who spearheaded and engineered the Washington D.C. street course.

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