We found one of the best media minds in motorsports, Speed.com’s Motor Racing Editor Marshall Pruett. One of his primary beats is IndyCar and that put him in Toronto last weekend for the doubleheader weekend dominated by Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon. Pruett explained to us how IndyCar can continue it’s climb back to the…
In the wake of Jason Leffler’s death, we Freaks thought we’d replay one of the last interviews we did with Jason, because it’s always good to remember the drivers in the fun times. And oh yes, Jason shows his fun side here as always… from getting beat by Justin Allgaier in a burger building contest…
One of the most successful motor racing team owners in history, Roger Penske, took some time with Crash Gladys and Texas Motor Speedway anchor Brad Gillie over the weekend. Penske Racing driver Helio Castroneves won the TMS race over the weekend. But the real value of talking with Penske is to hear how he maintains…
IndyCar Dallas winner Helio Castroneves had his last conversation on a winning weekend with The Freaks Sunday night. And while we tried to make Helio a hero for his victory at Texas Motor Speedway, Castroneves was quick to say his win was because of his consistency on the track and not because his car was…
IndyCar team owner Bobby Rahal, winner of the 1986 Indy 500, visited with Crash Gladys before the IndyCar race at Texas Motor Speedway Saturday. Rahal is the father of IndyCar driver Graham Rahal so, sometimes, he must put his brilliant driving career on hold to talk about his son’s resume and lifestyle. Crash helped by…
IndyCar Detroit winner Simon Pagenaud interrupted the celebration of his first IndyCar win to come into The Freak Nation Sunday night. Pagenaud has interests that are far reaching from IndyCar to rallycross to California red wine to American IndyCar drivers. He’s a real Renaissance Man! But Pagenaud’s first IndyCar win seemed to sneak into every…
This is the Statt Mann Baby. It’s time to Scatt a little bit. I continue to be amazed at how the landscape in motor racing is changing. New names are battling their way into the spotlight in several series. And old names are battling their way into new spots on the grid. The largest change,…
This is the Statt Mann Baby. It’s time to Scatt a little bit. You’ve got to love the 2013 edition of IndyCar racing. Today’s race from Brazil was filled with names like Sato, Newgarden and Hinchcliffe. As the series heads to the Indy 500 it comes with storylines that include winners like James Hincliffe, Ryan…
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal hasn’t been in The Freak Nation for several years, at least since he’s been driving for this legendary father Indy 500 winner and IndyCar team owner Bobby Rahal. Graham has all but grown up in The Freak Nation so it’s great to hear how he thinks about the world of IndyCar…
IndyCar Long Beach winner Takuma Sato made significant history Sunday when he became the first Japanese driver to win an IndyCar race. It breaks the ice in so many areas. It was his first career win in 5 starts. And the first win for A.J. Foyt’s racing team since 2002. The legendary Foyt, himself a…
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