Fast Cars Fast Girls

Welcome to Fast Cars, Fast Girls with Abby Meyer and Sarah Proctor: a lively episode covering the Battle on the Bricks IMSA weekend (GT3, GT, LMP2, GTP classes), supporting series like Porsche Carrera Cup and MX-5 Cup, IndyCar driver moves including Dennis Hauger joining Foyt, track weekend plans and sponsor shoutouts — all woven between storm interruptions, personal stories, and race-day tips.

IndyCar Season Finale at Laguna Seca, New Driver Signings, IR-28 Oval Test, Honda Leadership Change, and Parkside Cards Partnership Hosts Abby Meyer Proctor and Sarah recap the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, noting Scott McLaughlin’s pole-to-win victory (his first in 36 races) and reviewing key finishers and season outcomes, including Alex Palou’s championship, Kyle Kirkwood second in points, Dennis Hauger as Rookie of the Year, and Scott Dixon’s pit crew winning the Pit Crew Performance Award. They discuss a “weekend of crashes,” including a violent Porsche crash at Laguna Seca practice with the driver hospitalized but alert, a fiery crash in China where another driver helped with the rescue, and Charles Leclerc’s Monza crash while praising 19-year-old Antonelli’s win. They cover Dreyer & Reinbold’s 2027 full-time entry signing Conor Daly and possibly switching to Honda, plus Mick Schumacher signing with Meyer Shank Racing (numbers 60 and 66). They also address IR-28 oval testing with Palou and Rossi, Honda leadership changes (David Salters stepping down; Kelvin Fu named HRC US president), a Parkside Cards partnership with giveaways, and a discussion of 9/11 memories and upcoming IMSA events at IMS.

00:00 Welcome and Rundown

01:07 Weekend of Crashes

03:46 Dreyer Reinbold Signs Daly

05:04 Mick Schumacher to MSR

06:42 Should Laguna End Season

09:47 Laguna Seca Top Finishers

11:18 Midfield and Storylines

16:28 Rookies Awards Standings

17:39 Ganassi vs Penske Debate

18:28 Zanardi Corkscrew Tribute

19:12 IR-28 Oval Test Impressions

20:44 Honda Leadership Change

21:35 Parkside Cards Giveaways

23:10 Remembering 9/11 Stories

31:14 Football and Hot Dog Fest

34:43 IMSA Weekend at IMS

35:54 Season Wrap Closing

37:02 Weekend of Crashes Recap

38:56 Audio Glitch and Reset

Milwaukee Mile Doubleheader Recap: Pato Sweeps, Palou Clinches, and Laguna Seca Preview Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap their in-person weekend at the Milwaukee Mile IndyCar oval doubleheader, praising the track atmosphere, food, and fan access while noting rain disruptions that forced Race 1 to be postponed and completed after Race 2. Pato O’Ward swept both races; key results included David Malukas second in Race 1 and fourth in Race 2, Scott McLaughlin second in Race 2 and fourth in Race 1, Rinus VeeKay third in Race 1, and Christian Lundgaard third in Race 2. Alex Palou wrapped up the championship and they commend Chip Ganassi and Palou’s talent and demeanor, while discussing Dixon’s final oval run with Ganassi. They preview the season finale at Laguna Seca (Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey), mention Rosenqvist’s Nickelback-themed car and local NHRA US Nationals, and give podium/winner picks.

00:00 Cold Open Bloopers

00:21 Milwaukee Mile Weekend

00:44 Track Food Talk

01:34 Doorbell Dog Interruption

03:39 Rainy Oval Season

05:52 Laguna Seca Preview

06:27 Race One Washed Out

07:23 Sunday Doubleheader Logistics

08:32 Pato Sweeps Both Races

09:49 Malukas Second Place Rant

11:33 Top Finishers Recap

14:26 Kirkwood Eagle Story

15:47 Midfield Results Rundown

18:41 Dixon Feels And Stats

19:23 Backmarker Rundown

19:52 Kong Sponsor Tangent

22:32 Crashes and Double Win

23:15 Cream Puff Celebration

24:03 Milwaukee Weekend Vibes

25:25 IndyCar Access and Merch

27:47 Gummy Bear Sponsor Ideas

29:00 Laguna Seca Preview

31:52 Palou Championship Praise

37:37 Season Wrap and Picks

39:18 Laguna Seca Podium Predictions

42:37 Sign Off and Socials

Fast Cars, Fast Girls: DC Street Race Recap and Milwaukee Mile Weekend Preview Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap the Freedom 250 in Washington, DC, noting the scenic backdrop, strong attendance, many cautions, and a podium featuring a bald eagle. Kyle Kirkwood won, followed by Christian Lundgaard and Will Power; Marcus Ericsson was fourth, Kellen Simpson fifth, and Alex Palou finished an unexpected 20th, with five drivers failing to finish. They preview Milwaukee’s Snap-On IndyCar Weekend with two 250-mile races (Saturday’s Makers and Fixers 250 and Sunday’s Milwaukee Mile 250), plus Indy NXT, broadcast details, schedules, hybrid deployment and tire allotment, track and qualifying records, and a Friday practice incident involving Nolan Siegel, Christian Rasmussen, and Kirkwood. They cover championship scenarios led by Palou, mention grid penalties for Palou, McLaughlin, and Malukas, offer podium picks, discuss racetrack attire, and note Dolly Parton’s passing and Pato O’Ward singing “Jolene.”

00:00 Welcome and Weekend Preview

00:05 Freedom 250 Backdrop

00:42 Race Results Rundown

01:48 Bald Eagle Podium Moment

02:44 Cautions and DC Return Debate

04:17 Milwaukee Doubleheader Setup

05:06 Track Facts and Records

07:07 Practice Incidents and Qualifying Format

07:29 Weekend Schedule Breakdown

08:58 Championship Math and History

12:31 Podium Picks and Storylines

14:02 Track Fashion and Pit Safety

15:17 Dolly Parton Tribute and Sign Off

Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap a stormy week and dive into the wild, chaotic IndyCar weekend at Markham — from surprise poles and big crashes to broadcast glitches and standout performances.

They preview the inaugural Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., discuss championship standings and milestones, touch on silly season rumors and driver moves, and share racing-related news and personal notes, including the end of Racer magazine’s print edition and Marco Andretti’s upcoming book.

00:00 Show Kickoff
00:16 Indiana Storm Aftermath
02:18 Markham Track Chaos
04:30 Hairpin And Big Crashes
08:03 Podium And Standouts
10:10 Midfield Surprises
13:17 Rookies And Chaos Takeaways
14:19 Freedom 250 Preview
16:47 DC Track And Race Format
17:41 Race Rules Breakdown
18:23 Tires Radio Socials
19:13 Weekend TV Schedule
20:17 Championship Math
22:21 DC Street Race History
23:50 Milestones And Streaks
25:03 Crowds And Predictions
27:53 Silly Season Rumors
29:26 State Fair Detour
30:20 Racer Magazine Farewell
32:50 Marco Andretti Memoir
33:30 Wrap Up And Weather

Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor preview the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at the brand-new Markham street course, covering race details (12 turns, 2.19 miles, 90 laps), tire and hybrid rules, championship contenders, broadcast schedule, and podium predictions — plus uncertainty about the track’s completion.

The episode also includes a personal update on severe flooding in central Indiana, with a request for thoughts and safety reminders for those affected.

Abby and Sara break down the Portland race and then chat about the Indiana State Fair

Fast Cars Fast Girls React to IndyCar’s IR-28 Debut Test Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap seeing IndyCar’s new IR-28 chassis test at Indianapolis, praising its looks, sound, and sleeker aeroscreen integration, plus improved ventilation and the return of working LED panels. They note the rollout was fan-friendly and free despite rumors, thank the cross-team mechanics who volunteered a weekend to support the IndyCar/Dallara-run test, and describe rainy conditions and strong fan turnout. Alexander Rossi and Alex Palou tested the car (Rossi Saturday, Palou Sunday), both smiling and giving positive feedback; the car ran 71 total laps on the road course, with no more testing until September due to August’s schedule. They mention rumors of possible power steering, excitement to see the oval version and potential record speeds, plug their appearance on the IndyCar Dad podcast, and promote their social channels and “Trivia Tuesdays.”}

00:00 Welcome and Big Reveal

00:09 IR28 First Look Hype

00:37 Matt Damon Promo Tie In

01:16 On Track Sound and Drivers

02:37 Team Effort and Fan Access

04:33 Testing Details and Next Steps

05:19 Design Deep Dive Aero Screen

06:51 Rear Wing and LED Panels

09:01 Rumors Power Steering

10:16 Rain Running and Future Grid

12:39 Waiting for 2028

16:03 Podcast Plug and Socials

17:41 Weather Chaos Wrap Up

19:09 Final Sign Off

Post-Nashville Recap: Rain Delay Fallout, Race Results, and New IndyCar Test Rumor

 

Hosts Abby Meyer Proctor and Sara recap the Nashville weekend, including Sara’s in-person World Cup watch party experience, track amenities, and the severe weather that postponed the IndyCar race to Monday and prevented a night race. They criticize fan-experience issues such as not honoring IndyCar Nation passes and pit/infield access after the postponement, security rules requiring water bottles to be emptied, and water pricing and refill-station changes, while noting Doug Boles’ reputation for addressing concerns. They review race statistics (395 total passes; 246 for position) and key incidents, then run through results led by Alex Palou (Ganassi’s 150th win), with Josef Newgarden second and David Malukas third after starting 25th. They discuss points implications and upcoming Indianapolis-area events (Brickyard Weekend, USAC at IMS, IRP) and share a rumor of a new IndyCar test at IMS on Aug. 1–2, before promoting their social channels.

 

00:00 Show Kickoff

 

00:34 World Cup Fan Zone

 

02:32 Heat Shade And Merch

 

03:59 Rain Delay Chaos

 

09:13 Ticketing And Fan Frustrations

 

16:03 Track Pros And Format Ideas

 

19:52 Monday Race Takeaways

 

21:53 Wild Stats And Incidents

 

23:46 Results Palou Wins

 

24:12 Newgarden Mood Shift

 

26:05 Malukas Podium Story

 

28:15 McLaughlin And Top Five

 

29:22 Pato And Schumacher Praise

 

31:14 Simpson Personality Talk

 

32:11 Kirkwood Pole To P10

 

32:42 Midfield Roundup

 

36:10 Rahal Struggles And Retirements

 

37:26 Points Race And New Tracks

 

41:45 Brickyard Weekend Plans

 

44:13 Dirt Track Energy

 

46:14 New IndyCar Test Rumor

 

48:05 Hobbies Plants And Triathlon

 

51:05 Weekend Wrap And Signoff

Nashville IndyCar Preview: Silly Season Rumors, Oval vs Street Course, and Driver Country Songs Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor preview the Borshetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway, discussing Nashville as an oval versus the former street course, which they felt was disorganized and crash-prone, while noting strong ticket sales and a Deadmau5 concert. They cover IndyCar “silly season” items including discussion of McLaren changes referenced on Hinch and Rossi’s podcast featuring Tony Kanaan, rumors that Rahal Letterman Lanigan may sell a charter, and concern that Mick Schumacher could be out despite Foster and Graham’s situations. They list the weekend schedule and TV coverage (Central Time) for IndyCar and Indy NXT, including a highline session. Sara assigns country songs to various drivers, and they close with predictions and points talk, with Newgarden, Malukas, Lundgaard, Kirkwood, Pato, and Power among their picks.

00:00 Welcome and Agenda

00:47 Silly Season Rumors

01:39 RLL Charter Talk

03:34 Schumacher Contract Fallout

04:13 Nashville Race Weekend Guide

04:54 Broadcast Times and High Line

09:33 Oval vs Street Course Debate

11:51 Trackside Fun and Concerts

12:37 Country Songs for Drivers

18:46 Social Plugs and Winner Picks

22:08 Final Predictions and Wrap Up