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146: This Is a Very Complex Race Car

Aaron and Ben ponder the future of Ford and McLaren, get sidetracked by branding guidelines and potential engine manufacturers and discuss the IMS Open Test.

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145: Hopefully My Head Isn’t Spinning Circles

Aaron and Ben look back on the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend for the premier sports car and open-wheel racing championships in North America.

Fernando Alonso's McLaren Indy car on 2017 Indy 500 race grid
Full-Time McLaren Program Pending Summer Decision

Zak Brown made clear that a full-time foray into IndyCar for McLaren would be greenlighted or shelved again this summer.

Alexander Rossi wins 2019 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Rossi Minimizes Risk During Long Beach Dominance

While avoiding the unforgiving barriers that line the Long Beach street circuit, Alexander Rossi set the second-fastest lap of the race.

Josef Newgarden rounds hairpin turn of Long Beach IndyCar street circuit
‘Friendly’ Tires Restrain Long Beach Action

At more than 30 laps shorter than the street and road course races that precede it, the Long Beach race offers limited opportunities for strategy differentiation.

Scott Dixon competes in 2019 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach
Dixon Salvages Podium Amid Messy Long Beach Weekend

Scott Dixon remained embedded in the championship battle with a third-place finish at Long Beach.

Michael Andretti watches COTA IndyCar race from Andretti pit stand
Andretti: ‘We All Should Get Behind’ Indy Lights

Michael Andretti expressed frustration over a lack of interest in the Road to Indy amongst IndyCar’s team owners.

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144: I Think He Knows How to Earn Points

Aaron and Ben look back on IndyCar’s 10th visit to Barber Motorsports Park and ahead to a busy Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach weekend.

Zach Veach navigates Barber IndyCar track in 2019 race
Potential Engine Manufacturers Maintain Interest

Engine manufacturers interested in competing against Chevrolet and Honda remain in contact with INDYCAR.