Fast Cars Fast Girls

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

Mid-Ohio Recap, McLaren Silly Season Shock, and Looking Ahead to Nashville Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap a hot week including Mid-Ohio and America’s 250 celebration, then review an IndyCar Mid-Ohio race with zero cautions and only two penalties (avoidable contact for Marcus Ericsson and Alexander Rossi). They note Christian Lundgaard took pole, Pato O’Ward won (with Lundgaard second) for McLaren’s first 1–2 at Mid-Ohio, and discuss notable finishers and surprises, including Scott Dixon 17th. They react to McLaren announcing Lundgaard and Nolan Siegel are out and that Scott Dixon is leaving Ganassi for McLaren, plus rumors about other driver moves. They compare IndyCar and F1, discuss strategy elements like refueling, share Fourth of July and soccer notes, promote social channels, preview Nashville, propose an IndyCar throwback race, and highlight Mid-Ohio TV viewership of 1.3 million, up 73%.

00:00 Welcome Back Fast Girls

00:06 Heatwave And Mid Ohio Vibes

01:10 Mid Ohio Race Recap

03:11 Top 10 And Standouts

06:22 No Cautions Still Drama

07:16 McLaren Drops Lundgaard

10:21 Silly Season Goes Nuclear

13:18 IndyCar Vs F1 Debate

14:05 Why IndyCar Strategy Rules

15:54 McLaren News Buzz

16:44 Will Buxton Teasers

17:19 Lego IndyCar Ideas

18:41 Lego Collection Talk

20:16 Sailing And Tall Ships

20:54 Heatwave Weekend Recap

22:56 Soccer Tournament Reactions

24:25 Seattle Race Wishlist

25:24 Mount Rushmore And McLaren

26:51 Follow And Nashville Preview

28:53 Throwback Race Push

30:05 Ratings And Fox Praise

32:10 Wrap Up And Trivia

Mid-Ohio Preview, IndyCar Silly Season Rumors, and IndyCar Mount Rushmore Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor preview the IndyCar weekend at Mid-Ohio, noting extreme heat, hydration tips, on-site cooling options, and midway attractions like Java House. They share track and race details (13 turns, 2.258 miles; IndyCar 90 laps; Indy NXT two races with lap/time limits) and recap statistics about winners from pole and Will Power’s five Mid-Ohio poles. They discuss practice pace (Lundgaard fastest early) and “silly season” rumors involving Arrow McLaren, Scott Dixon leaving Ganassi, Ganassi’s classy statement, Mike Hull’s future, Marcus Armstrong signing with Meyer Shank, and Marcus Ericsson potentially staying at Andretti. They speculate on pole/win contenders (Palou, Kirkwood) and close with July 4th notes, safety tips, fun hypotheticals (best Uncle Sam), and debating an IndyCar “Mount Rushmore” featuring AJ Foyt, Mario Andretti, and possibly Scott Dixon.

00:00 Mid Ohio Weekend Intro

00:17 Heat Survival Tips

00:54 Midway Perks And Slushies

01:35 Track Stats And Race Format

02:38 Pole Winners History

03:28 Practice Notes And McLaren Shakeup

05:17 Silly Season Rumors

06:39 Ganassi Statement And Mike Hull

09:16 Palou Vs Kirkwood Predictions

10:17 Fourth Of July Banter

12:42 Uncle Sam And IndyCar Mount Rushmore

15:17 Fan Questions And Social Plugs

16:55 Wrap Up And Nashville Tease

Road America Recap: Lundgaard’s Comeback Win, Trackside Tips, and Off-Week Updates Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap the IndyCar weekend at Road America, praising the packed crowd, camping demand, and the Siebkens Hotel, plus standout food and Wisconsin cheese. They review the race: Alex Palou took pole but led only 13 laps and finished fifth after a pit-lane speeding penalty; Christian Lundgaard won after contact with Scott Dixon and coming back from last; David Malukas finished second; Will Power was third, with Abby sharing a story about Power stopping to pet her dog at the campsite. They run through key finishers and incidents, including Felix Rosenqvist’s strategy disappointment, Josef Newgarden’s penalty and low finish, and Marcus Armstrong’s Honda failure. They note Colton Herta’s Vegas wedding, discuss Amazon Prime Day purchases, mention IndyCar testing and other motorsports, and preview Mid-Ohio while sharing fireworks safety reminders.

00:00 Welcome to the Show

00:08 Road America Crowd Tips

01:05 Siebkens Hotel Speakeasy

02:31 Track Food and Brats

03:19 Wisconsin Cheese Haul

05:38 Girl Dinner Tangent

06:35 Back to Racing Recap

06:47 Palou Pole and Pressure

07:22 Lundgaard Comeback Win

08:31 Malukas Second Again

08:47 Will Power and Duchess

10:40 Top 10 Rundown

13:07 Midfield Surprises

15:32 Rookies Need Time

17:01 Newgarden Struggles

18:01 Late Retirements Drama

18:58 Late Race Drama

19:37 Penalties And Blocking

20:10 Race Rating And Atmosphere

20:44 Road America Travel Tips

21:25 Ganassi Solo Cup Giveaway

21:59 Colton Herta Wedding

23:06 Prime Day Temptations

23:52 Skincare And Biohacking

26:04 Deals Boots And Kindles

28:17 Couponing And Shopping Rules

30:03 Off Week Motorsports Chat

32:59 Travel Food And Buccees

35:27 Fourth Of July Safety

36:55 Signing Off

Road America Preview: Track Facts, Practice Notes, Silly Season Chatter & Weekend Picks Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor preview IndyCar’s Road America weekend at Elkhart Lake, discussing the four-mile, 14-turn track, its 55-lap (220.77-mile) race distance, and camping-friendly weather, concessions, and local atmosphere. They note Indy NXT has two races and mention a notable airborne incident. They review key stats: last year’s IndyCar winner Alex Palou, the long-standing IndyCar qualifying lap record by Dario Franchitti (1:39.866 in 2000), and Road America history including frequent winners and the rarity of pole-to-win (only eight drivers). They touch on “silly season” rumors involving drivers like Rinus VeeKay, Scott Dixon, Santino Ferrucci, and Felix Rosenqvist, recap Practice 1 leaders, describe a charity event at Siebkens, highlight special liveries, make race picks (Kirkwood and dark horse Caio Collet), and share where to find them and get stickers.

00:00 Show Intro and Names

00:39 Road America Hype

02:41 Track Facts and Records

06:11 History and Winners

09:52 Silly Season Rumors

13:05 Practice Notes and Standouts

16:59 Elkhart Lake Charity Night

20:45 Weekend Picks and Predictions

23:43 Liveries and Sponsor Talk

25:18 Stickers Socials and Signoff