New Track Record

New Track Record

New Track Record is a weekly show where hosts Caleb Hatch and Justin Kenny bring you the latest news and rumors on the sport of IndyCar racing. From race-by-race breakdowns to the hottest off-season rumors, this is the place to keep you in the know.

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Daly to Juncos, IndyCar TV Schedule Set

This week's episode: Conor Daly is confirmed for a full-time seat at Juncos Hollinger Racing in 2025, who could fill the remaining two open seats at Dale Coyne Racing, and IndyCar and Indy NXT announce their 2025 TV broadcast schedules. 

01:06:47
Dec 19, 2024 10:34 PM
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IndyCar Team Owners Split on 2027 Chassis

This week's episode: IndyCar team owners are split after they were shown renderings of the potential 2027 chassis. Plus, Devlin DeFrancesco is confirmed in the third entry at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, looking back at Rahal's move to hire Jack Harvey over Santino Ferrucci, and Conor Daly is awaiting a sponsorship vote for a ride in 2025.

00:54:28
Dec 13, 2024 4:47 PM
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DRR sets 500 Lineup, Cadillac F1 Approved

This week's episode: Dreyer & Reinbold Racing with Cusick Motorsports will enter Ryan Hunter-Reay and Jack Harvey in next year's Indy 500 and a look at the latest on silly season and 500 entries. Plus, with Cadillac F1 approved, what the impact of losing Colton Herta or Pato O'Ward to the team would be for IndyCar. 

01:17:00
Dec 5, 2024 6:1 PM
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Sting Ray Robb confirmed at Juncos Hollinger Racing

This week's episode: Sting Ray Robb is confirmed to one of the open seats at Juncos Hollinger Racing in 2025, a look at where the team is at for next season and in the future. Plus, more silly season updates on the remaining four full-time seats available and a look at key potential IndyCar announcements to come in the off-season. 

01:03:20
Nov 22, 2024 12:53 PM
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Penske Entertainment buys Long Beach Grand Prix

This week's episode: Penske Entertainment has bought the Long Beach Grand Prix, ensuring one of IndyCar's crown jewel events stays on the schedule for a long time. Plus, testing and silly season updates on the remaining spots available on the grid. 

01:04:24
Nov 15, 2024 4:48 PM
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Shwartzman confirmed at PREMA

This week's episode: Robert Shwartzman is confirmed to PREMA, rounding out their 2025 IndyCar lineup. Plus, more drivers will test at Thermal Club in a couple of weeks and a look at positives and negatives of Penske taking over IMS and IndyCar five years later. 

00:54:03
Nov 8, 2024 4:18 PM
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Art Garner on A.J. Foyt: Survivor, Champion, Legend

This week's episode: Author Art Garner joins to discuss his new book A.J. Foyt: Survivor, Champion, Legend Volume 1. Plus, IndyCar will hold talks with the promoter in Mexico City in January, Brazil could be on the radar for an international race and Chip Ganassi Racing confirms their 2025 IndyCar and Indy NXT driver lineups. 

01:08:00
Oct 31, 2024 3:59 PM
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Five Bold Predictions for IndyCar in 2025

This week's episode: We make five bold predictions for the 2025 IndyCar season. Plus, Jamie Chadwick does not plan to return to Indy NXT in 2025. 

01:03:21
Oct 24, 2024 3:59 PM
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Hybrids, Silly Season and IndyCar Promotion

This week's episode: IndyCar teams took part in a hybrid test at IMS and what the early takeaways are for the impact in next year's Indy 500, an update on IndyCar silly season scenarios and IndyCar, the Indy 500 and the Grand Prix of Arlington gets a huge promotion boost from Fox Sports. 

01:04:32
Oct 17, 2024 3:54 PM
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IndyCar announces Arlington street race for 2026

This week's episode: IndyCar announces the Grand Prix of Arlington for 2026 in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers in what could become another crown jewel event for the series. Justin gives his proposed 2026 IndyCar schedule as the series is closing in on adding a race in Mexico and in the western half of the United States. Plus, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing signs Indy NXT champion Louis Foster to a multi-year deal. 

01:16:31
Oct 10, 2024 4:7 PM
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2024 Fantasy IndyCar Winner

This week's episode: 2024 New Track Record Podcast Fantasy IndyCar winner Nathan Harden joins to discuss his first Indy 500, favorite drivers, strategy for winning the league, what he would change in IndyCar, where the sport will be in 5 years and the new charter system. 

01:08:52
Oct 3, 2024 6:3 PM
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Andretti Out, Rossi to ECR, Charters Signed

This week's episode: Michael Andretti has relinquished his ownership stake at Andretti Global, Alexander Rossi joins Ed Carpenter Racing on a multi-year deal to team with Christian Rasmussen, ECR has a new co-owner, Rinus VeeKay is out at ECR and breaking down the IndyCar charter agreement and our thoughts on it. 

01:29:44
Sep 27, 2024 6:14 PM
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2024 Nashville Recap

This week's episode: A recap of Colton Herta's win and Alex Palou claiming the 2024 IndyCar title in the season finale Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway. Plus, the latest silly season news and rumors, and Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing was raided by the FBI. 

01:23:04
Sep 20, 2024 3:55 PM
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Larson to run 2025 Indy 500 and Nashville Preview

This week's episode: Kyle Larson will return to attempt to qualify and run in the 2025 Indianapolis 500 in a partnership between Hendrick Motorsports and the Arrow McLaren IndyCar Team, a look at expectations for year two and who could be the next crossover driver for the 500. Plus, a preview of this weekend's season finale Big Machine Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway. 

01:10:55
Sep 12, 2024 3:54 PM
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2024 Milwaukee Recap

This week's episode: A recap of Pato O'Ward and Scott McLaughlin's wins in the Hy-Vee 250s at the Milwaukee Mile. Plus, recapping Mark Miles' comments on O'Ward and racing in Mexico plus future scheduling that won't include going back to markets IndyCar has raced in the past.

01:42:50
Sep 6, 2024 4:13 PM
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2024 Portland Recap

This week's episode: A recap of Will Power's win in the Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland. Plus, NASCAR beats IndyCar for a race in Mexico, more driver changes and a preview of this weekend's Hy-Vee Milwaukee Mile 250s. 

01:21:31
Aug 29, 2024 4:3 PM
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2024 Gateway Recap

This week's episode: A recap of an entertaining and controversial Bommarito 500 won by Josef Newgarden at Gateway, more silly season nuggets and a preview of this weekend's Bitnile.com Grand Prix of Portland. 

01:21:51
Aug 23, 2024 4:6 PM
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Malukas to Foyt in 2025

This week's episode: David Malukas will go to A.J. Foyt Racing in 2025 on a multi-year deal and what this means for current Foyt drivers Santino Ferrucci and Sting Ray Robb. Plus, Conor Daly will drive the no. 78 Juncos Hollinger Racing entry for the remainder of the season and a preview of this weekend's Bommarito 500 at Gateway. 

01:01:51
Aug 16, 2024 3:52 PM
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Canapino out at Juncos Hollinger Racing

This week's episode: Agustin Canapino is out at Juncos Hollinger Racing after the team and driver mutually agreed to part ways. Plus, an update on silly season news and rumors including Juri Vips running a 4th entry for Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing at Portland, and Alexander Rossi has been cleared by IndyCar to return at Gateway. 

00:56:12
Aug 8, 2024 3:35 PM
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2025 IndyCar Silly Season Predictions

This week's episode: We make our 2025 IndyCar silly season driver lineup predictions. Plus, the price for IndyCar's domestic streaming component Venu Sports is revealed, and Jamie Chadwick has her first IndyCar test scheduled.

01:06:43
Aug 2, 2024 12:45 PM
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2024 Toronto Recap

This week's episode: A recap of Colton Herta's dominant win in the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto plus a look at the latest silly season news and rumors. 

01:17:27
Jul 27, 2024 3:48 PM
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2024 Iowa Recap

This week's episode: A recap of the Iowa Speedway Hy-Vee doubleheader races won by Team Penske's Scott McLaughlin and Will Power, who is the blame for the on-track product and other takeaways from the weekend. Plus, the latest in silly season news and rumors and a preview of the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto this weekend. 

01:26:01
Jul 17, 2024 4:15 PM
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2024 Mid-Ohio Recap

This week's episode: A recap of Pato O'Ward's win in the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course to begin the hybrid era in IndyCar. Plus, we preview the Iowa Speedway doubleheader. 

01:15:15
Jul 10, 2024 4:1 PM
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Lundgaard to replace Rossi at McLaren

This week's episode: Christian Lundgaard will replace Alexander Rossi in the no. 7 McLaren Chevrolet starting in 2025, a look at options for Rossi, our midseason IndyCar team grades, and a preview of Sunday's Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio that will start the hybrid era in IndyCar.

01:30:11
Jul 3, 2024 2:2 PM
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2024 Laguna Seca Recap

This week's episode: A recap of Alex Palou's win in the Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca. Plus, Toby Sowery will make his first IndyCar start in the no. 51 Dale Coyne Racing Honda at Mid-Ohio and some other silly season rumors. 

01:14:20
Jun 26, 2024 3:53 PM
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