Exploring Indianapolis with Scott McLaughlin and Sampson Levingston

About this episode

This episode explores the rich history and unique experiences of Indianapolis through the perspectives of IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin and tour guide Sampson Levingston.

Each May, 33 IndyCars scream around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 245 mph while 400,000 fans pack the stands. But there’s more to the city than the famous race that bears its name. Indianapolis rewards the curious, whether you're chasing checkered flags or chasing a bit of history. In this episode, host Angie Orth sits down with two guests who know Indianapolis from completely different vantage points. Scott McLaughlin, the New Zealand-born IndyCar superstar and driver of the No. 3 AAA Travel Chevrolet for Team Penske, joins Angie trackside at the legendary Speedway. Then, Sampson Levingston, founder of Through 2 Eyes and the force behind Indy's celebrated Walk and Talk Tours, takes her through the neighborhoods, monuments, and overlooked histories that make this city unforgettable. You'll hear what it feels like to stand on the grid as 400,000 fans go silent for Taps, discover a golf course where you can swing a seven iron while IndyCars fly past at race speed, and learn why Indianapolis is one of the most walkable, perfectly planned capitals in the country. From the legacy of America's first self-made woman millionaire, to the hidden stories of Indiana Avenue, this episode…

People in this episode

Host: Angie Orth

Guests: Scott McLaughlin, Sampson Levingston

Topics covered

• Indianapolis
• IndyCar
• history
• travel
• tourism
• sports

Keywords

• Indianapolis
• IndyCar
• Scott McLaughlin
• Sampson Levingston
• Indianapolis Motor Speedway
• Walk and Talk Tours
• history
• tourism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Team Penske

Places: Indianapolis, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indiana Avenue

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