On Monday’s episode of the Push To Pass Podcast, The XPEL Grand Prix at Road America is here, and IndyCar is heading to one of the fastest, most iconic road courses in the world. In this preview, the guy's Derik, Joshua (X - @warrior0506) & Michael (X - @MichaelDFMunro) break down everything you need to know before engines fire at America’s National Park of Speed.

They will dive into the biggest storylines shaping the weekend — from championship momentum swings to teams bringing major upgrades — and why Road America’s 4.048‑mile layout always produces some of the most unpredictable racing of the season.

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What’s Inside This Preview

Track Breakdown — A look at the long straights, heavy braking zones, and elevation changes that define Road America.

Driver Momentum Watch — Who’s hot, who’s struggling, and who needs a big result.

Team Performance Outlook — How Penske, Ganassi, McLaren, and Andretti stack up heading into the weekend.

Strategy Keys — Tire wear, fuel windows, and why caution timing can flip this race upside down.

Weather & Conditions — How the forecast could influence grip, pace, and pit strategy.

Road America is a driver’s track — fast, flowing, and brutally unforgiving. The long straights create massive drafting battles, while corners like the Carousel, Canada Corner, and Turn 1 reward precision and bravery. This race has produced surprise winners, dramatic restarts, and championship‑defining moments year after year.

Whether you’re watching for the championship fight, the technical challenge, or the pure speed, the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America is always a highlight of the IndyCar season. Buckle up — this one never disappoints.

We will also take a 1st look at the weather for the weekend with the official weatherman of the Push To Pass Podcast (X -@Indycar_Wxman).

It’s all on the official IndyCar Podcast of Your News, the Push To Pass Podcast at 7 PM/ET! Don’t miss the action! Be sure to subscribe and LIKE the video!

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In tonight’s episode of the Push To Pass podcast, Derik, Joshua (X - @warrior0506) & Michael (X - @MichaelDFMunro) will discuss and breakdown last night’s Bommarito Automotive Group 500.

Relive an unforgettable night under the lights at World Wide Technology Raceway as Josef Newgarden powers to a record‑setting sixth Gateway victory, overcoming rain delays, an injured foot, and fierce late‑race pressure. Newgarden’s No. 2 Team Penske Chevrolet held off Marcus Ericsson, who dominated with 114 laps led, while Christian Rasmussen delivered a breakout podium for Ed Carpenter Racing.

The podcast will break down every major moment of the 260‑lap battle — from early strategy shuffles and multiple red flags to Graham Rahal’s crash, Alex Palou’s costly fuel issue, and the intense final‑run duel that decided the win. Watch how the championship picture tightened as Palou, the polesitter, slipped to 17th after running out of fuel on pit road.

Featuring full highlights, on‑track battles, pit strategy drama, and the key storylines that shaped Round 9 of the 2026 NTT IndyCar Series season.

It’s all on the official IndyCar Podcast of Your News, the Push To Pass Podcast at 7 PM/ET! Don’t miss the action!

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In tonight’s episode of the Push To Pass podcast, Derik, Joshua (X - @warrior0506) & Michael (X - @MichaelDFMunro) are back from Detroit to discuss and analyze the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix.

The guys will break down everything that happened in the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix: the cautions, the strategy swings, the late‑race duel, and what the results mean for the IndyCar championship fight.

It’s all on the official IndyCar Podcast of Your News, the Push To Pass Podcast at 7 PM/ET! Don’t miss the action!

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