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The final Detroit Grand Prix held on Belle Isle brings fantastic weather and stupendous racing. I Interview Romain Grosjean and HPD VP, Kelvin Fu AD: https://www.dollarshaveclub.com/fwcars AD: ballwash.com/fwcars Josef Newgarden takes pole position Romain Grosjean’s late qualifying crash hinders several driver’s best laps Before all that, I interview Romain Grosjean about settling into Indycar Mega … Continue reading Episode 329: Indycar Detroit Grand Prix Keeps it Green and Fast → The post Episode 329: Indycar Detroit Grand Prix Keeps it Green and Fast first appeared on Fun With Cars.

It occasionally rains in Monaco. Changing conditions increased the importance of pit strategy and mistakes bit some teams harder than others. Nice weather prevailed stateside for the Indy500, but high winds played with car balance, as did pit penalties. Red Bull Racing out strategized Ferrari, though luck did play a role Sergio Perez extends his … Continue reading Episode 328: The Monaco GP Proves that Even the Jewel in the Crown Can Get Wet → The post Episode 328: The Monaco GP Proves that Even the Jewel in the Crown Can Get Wet first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Nine of the ten teams brought new parts to their cars to improve performance, with Haas being the one hold out. Chris and I dissect the performance differences we saw in a Grand Prix filled with luck, both good and bad. Even intermittently working DRS can’t keep Red Bull Racing down MGU-H failure forces Ferrari … Continue reading Episode 327: Which upgrades worked best at the Spanish GP? → The post Episode 327: Which upgrades worked best at the Spanish GP? first appeared on Fun With Cars.

The three-time Indycar winner takes time to chat about his aspirations in Indycar, what it takes to win the Indianapolis 500, and much more. I also cover last week’s IMSA race at Mid-Ohio. IMSA puts on a mega show at Mid-Ohio Indycar barely controls the chaos at a wet and dry Indy road course I … Continue reading Episode 326: Hear from Indycar Frontrunner, Pato O’Ward! → The post Episode 326: Hear from Indycar Frontrunner, Pato O’Ward! first appeared on Fun With Cars.

The Inaugural Miami Grand Prix packed the crowd with celebrities, novel tricks, and fanfare. And the effort put into transforming the “streets” proved mega. But how did the racing itself hold up? Red Bull stays on top, despite a rough start to the weekend Ferrari needs more straight line speed Mercedes brings upgrades, which worked…on … Continue reading Episode 325: The Miami GP put on a show! And a race too. → The post Episode 325: The Miami GP put on a show! And a race too. first appeared on Fun With Cars.

With a stop in Europe before the circus heads stateside, some of the mid pack teams make real developmental progress on their cars. In America, both Indycar and IMSA put on spectacular shows on May 1st. Red Bull resurges in a big way, collecting near maximum points Ferrari falters, on home soil no less Good … Continue reading Episode 324: Italian GP at Imola Sees Different teams thrive! → The post Episode 324: Italian GP at Imola Sees Different teams thrive! first appeared on Fun With Cars.

We also chat about the 2023 LMDH entry, racing against, and with, Kevin Magnussen, and all the ups and downs of his 2022 IMSA thus far A quick overview of the 2022 Italian Grand Prix at Imola Ricky Taylor shares his thoughts on his 2022 season We chat about the ins and outs of DPI … Continue reading Episode 323: Ricky Taylor Explores his Acura DPI car with us at Laguna Seca → The post Episode 323: Ricky Taylor Explores his Acura DPI car with us at Laguna Seca first appeared on Fun With Cars.

The SRO pro racing driver also owns and runs a two-car racing team, keeps busy with several writing assignments, and, somehow, maintains a personal life. Just who is Robb Holland? What is it like driving the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport? How did the first two races of SRO GT4 America go? The … Continue reading Episode 322: Dissecting Robb Holland’s Busy Team Owner/Driver Life → The post Episode 322: Dissecting Robb Holland’s Busy Team Owner/Driver Life first appeared on Fun With Cars.

As constructors start to sort out their cars and better understand underlying issues, we see a tightening and thrilling mid-pack battle as some teams start to flirt with the front. Reliability is still a concern, as are sorting out which drivers have the best grip on this new F1 era. Corrections! Sort of! Formula 1 … Continue reading Episode 321: Australian GP Delivers 3rd Round Thriller! → The post Episode 321: Australian GP Delivers 3rd Round Thriller! first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Vegas Baby, Vegas! It's official, Formula 1 added a third GP to the U.S. calendar in 2023, this one a street race in Las Vegas. And we talk IMSA and Indycar. The post Episode 320: Vegas Baby, Vegas! first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Though his teammate, Sergio Perez, started from pole, and Ferrari looked strong all weekend, Verstappen took the trophy in a thrilling weekend. Mercedes continues to struggle, Alpine and Alfa Romeo fight in the mid-pack, as does Haas. Verstappen edges out LeClerc in Saudi Arabia Hamilton struggles on Saturday Mick Schumacher okay after mega shunt on … Continue reading Episode 319: Verstappen Masters DRS at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix → The post Episode 319: Verstappen Masters DRS at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Led by Charles LeClerc, Ferrari took victory at the inaugural Grand Prix of 2022 in Bahrain, with teammate Carlos Sainz not far behind in second place. It proved a breath of fresh air to see a non-Mercedes with such pace. Will the Silver Arrows team recover? Lewis Hamilton did reach the final step of the … Continue reading Episode 318: Ferrari Dominates Bahrain Grand Prix! → The post Episode 318: Ferrari Dominates Bahrain Grand Prix! first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Formula 1 just wrapped up its final preseason test in Bahrain and prepares to start the season at the same venue this weekend. Who looks strong? It’s also a race weekend for Indycar, IMSA, and WEC. Mega weekend! And I interview Simon Pagenaud, driver of the #60 Meyer Shank Racing Indycar. The second, and final, … Continue reading Episode 317: Grand Prix Racing Returns! → The post Episode 317: Grand Prix Racing Returns! first appeared on Fun With Cars.

In a thrilling February season start, the sophomore Penske driver took the checkered flag at the St. Petersburg Grand Prix from pole position. Formula 1 completed its first official three-day test session with Mercedes claiming the fastest lap. The Russian Grand Prix is in serious jeopardy. And much more. The first Formula 1 preseason test … Continue reading Episode 316: Scott McLaughlin Wins Indycar Season Opener → The post Episode 316: Scott McLaughlin Wins Indycar Season Opener first appeared on Fun With Cars.

The cars look different than last year and different from each other. And, as I write this, the first day of testing is under way. Chris Roche and I also dive into Formula 1 news as well as upcoming Indycar and IMSA events. Lewis Hamilton is back and will compete in the 2022 season We … Continue reading Episode 315: Formula 1 in 2022 revives variety → The post Episode 315: Formula 1 in 2022 revives variety first appeared on Fun With Cars.

Meyer Shank Racing led an Acura 1-2 at the 24 Hour event with Wayne Taylor Racing’s Acura following close behind. We also catch you up on the latest Formula 1 news, WRC, and I speak with Ricky Taylor of Wayne Taylor racing about the Daytona race. Acura wins 24 Hours of Daytona with Meyer Shank … Continue reading Episode 314: Acura Wins the 2022 24 Hours of Daytona → The post Episode 314: Acura Wins the 2022 24 Hours of Daytona first appeared on Fun With Cars.

But not without controversy. Bizarre calls from the Race Director throughout the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix dulls the purity and enthusiasm for the way Verstappen won. I also interview Porsche Ambassador and Sports Car Racing Legend, Hurley Haywood. Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss Max Verstappen wins the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix … Continue reading EPISODE 313: Max Verstappen 2021 F1 World Champion → The post EPISODE 313: Max Verstappen 2021 F1 World Champion first appeared on Fun With Cars.

After an intense Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the two title contenders, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, are tied in points. Also, I speak with Porsche Ambassador Patrick Long. Robin is joined by Christopher Roche and they discuss Lewis Hamilton wins the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix Two red flags, three standing starts, and virtual and … Continue reading Episode 312: Slug Fest at the Saudi Arabian GP → The post Episode 312: Slug Fest at the Saudi Arabian GP first appeared on Fun With Cars.

In this special episode, Chris Roche and I discuss what Frank Williams and his decades long, 16-championship-winning career in Formula 1 meant to us, and indeed the world. The post Episode 311: Honoring the Great Sir Frank Williams first appeared on Fun With Cars.

In a race weekend full of penalties, tensions, and tire failure, Lewis Hamilton stayed above the fray to comfortably win the Grand Prix. But Verstappen once again proved brilliant at damage mitigation and finished second. Also, I interview Ricky Taylor, driver of the Acura DPi car, about a fantastic 2021 IMSA season and what the … Continue reading Episode 310: Hamilton Controls the Qatar GP → The post Episode 310: Hamilton Controls the Qatar GP first appeared on Fun With Cars.