Fast Cars Fast Girls

FastCarsFastGirls Indycar Podcast
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IndyCar racing discussed by two lifelong fans who love the sport and love talking about it. Join us on Twitter @FastCarsin317, Instagram @FastCarsFastGirls and Facebook (search Fast Cars Fast Girls).

  1. Jul 9

    Around the Track: Heat, Hopes, and Surprising Changes

    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

  2. Jul 4

    Sizzling IndyCar Updates: Mid-Ohio & Beyond

    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

  3. Jun 24

    Fast Cars, Food, and Fun: Road America's Race Recap

    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

  4. Jun 20

    IndyCar Insights: From Cheese Curds to Racing

    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

  5. Jun 15

    Fast Cars, Midterm Report Cards: The Mid-Season IndyCar Analysis

    Gateway Recap and Midseason IndyCar Report Cards + Road America Camping Tips Hosts Abby Meyer and Sarah Proctor recap the late-night IndyCar race at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis, discussing the TV switch to FS1, the track’s atmosphere, and race results led by Joseph Newgarden’s short-oval win, with Marcus Ericsson strong despite finishing second and Christian Rasmussen third; they note notable finishes and issues including Palou running out of fuel, Collet retiring with mechanical problems after an impressive run, and Dixon’s penalty yet solid finish. They then give midseason “report card” grades to teams: Ganassi A, Andretti B+, Arrow McLaren B, Penske B-, AJ Foyt A-, Meyer Shank B (despite the Indy 500 win), RLL B-, Juncos C, Ed Carpenter C, and Dale Coyne around C-/D. The episode closes with off-week driver tidbits and Abby’s Road America packing and camping advice, concessions highlights, and campsite community traditions. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:09 Gateway Race Vibes 01:35 Broadcast Delay Drama 03:23 Newgarden Wins Again 03:53 Results Rundown 05:14 Standout Moments 07:27 Gateway Crowd Hype 08:53 Penalties And Notes 09:54 Midterm Report Cards 10:57 Team Grades Breakdown 15:29 Surprises And Outlook 17:31 Championship Outlook 18:25 Off Week Driver Life 19:26 Raccoon Tangent 21:00 Road America Packing Tips 22:33 Camping Vibes and Amenities 25:40 Dogs and Camp Stories 27:35 Campsite Decorating Culture 29:51 Wisconsin Cheese Tour 32:16 Wrap Up and Weather Warning

  6. Jun 6

    High Stakes in the Motor City: Detroit Race Review

    Detroit Recap, Throwback Livery Talk, and Bommarito 500 Preview at Gateway   Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara recap IndyCar’s Detroit race, noting it was a solid 7/10 with multiple cautions (including incidents involving Christian Rasmussen, Rahal/Kiffin, Ferrucci/VeeKay, Malukas/Schumacher, and Ferrucci’s mechanical issue), numerous penalties, and discussion of Chevy engine problems. They mention Kevin Blanch’s retirement as technical director, Will Power’s on-track outburst and apology, Alex Rossi catching fire again, Romain Grosjean’s hand injury (cleared to drive), and Josef Newgarden wearing a boot. Results highlighted: Alex Palou won, Kyle Kirkwood second, Graham Rahal third, followed by Pato O’Ward and Christian Lundgaard; Felix Rosenqvist finished sixth. They discuss Scott McLaughlin’s SkyMax retro livery and propose a throwback-livery race, plus Felix’s Shaggy-themed car. They preview the Bommarito 500 at World Wide Technology Raceway, share St. Louis recommendations, make winner picks, and provide the weekend TV schedule.   00:00 Show Welcome 01:07 Detroit Race Recap 02:33 Cautions And Incidents 04:27 Penalties And Pit Rules 06:00 Rulebook Legend Retires 07:18 Spicy Moments And Injuries 10:26 Results And Standouts 12:15 IMSA At Detroit Thoughts 13:26 Throwback Livery Hype 16:31 Dream Sponsor Liveries 16:52 Makeup Brands on Cars 17:37 Music Themed Liveries 18:36 Trivia Tuesday Plug 19:11 St Louis Travel Tips 22:01 Gateway Track Preview 24:45 Drivers to Watch Picks 26:17 Fan Stories and Predictions 30:54 Race Weekend Schedule 33:14 Final Night Race Sendoff

  7. May 30 ·  Video

    Fast Cars Fast Girls: The Indy 500 Debrief

    Indy 500 Week Recap: Media Day, Weenie 500, a Wild Finish, and Looking Ahead to Detroit Hosts Abby Meyer and Sarah Proctor recap their Indy 500 week, from Media Day (asking drivers what would be in their cooler) and Carb Day’s packed pits and Weenie 500, to Legends Day parade and race day traditions, celebrities spotted, and grid access. They review key race incidents (Katherine Legge out early, Ed Carpenter crash, Alex Rossi’s car fire, Josef Newgarden injury, Caio’s hard hit), discuss notable results including Mick Schumacher as Rookie of the Year, Romain Grosjean as hard charger, and a closest-finish Indy 500 ending with David Malukas second and Felix Rosenquist winning (his second career win and a new dad). Abby shares highlights from the Victory Banquet, then they preview the Detroit street race and potential contenders. 00:00 Indy 500 Aftermath 06:14 Media Day Cooler Picks 06:14 Texas Roadhouse Rolls 06:14 Carb Day Weenie 500 06:14 Yellow Shirts and Patches 15:20 F1 Sightings and Fan Chats 15:20 Rainy Carb Day Plans 15:20 Memorabilia Show Finds 15:20 Legends Day Parade 15:20 Race Day Morning Magic 20:33 Grid Walk Celebrities 20:33 Flyover Drones and Weather 22:42 Race Chaos Early Crashes 38:43 Midfield Results Rundown 38:43 Conor Daly Praise 38:43 Top 10 Rundown 38:43 Podium Reactions 38:43 Malukas Heartbreak 38:43 Rosenquist Wins It 46:59 Indy Magic Explained 46:59 F1 Crossover Hopes 55:17 Victory Banquet Inside 55:17 Detroit Preview Picks 01:00:36 Wrap Up And Plugs

  8. May 22

    Fast Cars & Funny Stories: Indy 500 Preview

    Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap a weather-disrupted IndyCar week at IMS, noting qualifying was rained out Saturday and run Sunday without the planned top-15 format. They run through the full Indy 500 starting order, highlighting inspection penalties sending Jack Harvey and Caio Collet to the back, Alex Palou on pole, Alexander Rossi second despite a Monday crash and outpatient procedures, and “Redemption Dave” Malukas on the front row, plus notable starters like Conor Daly eighth and Pato O’Ward sixth in a backup car. They preview Carb Day with cold/wet forecasts and give attendee advice on clothing, sunscreen, coolers, safety, and respecting drivers and officials. They also preview the 2026 Weenie 500, its returning and new Wienermobiles, trophy and wreath details, and rain-running plans, then share Indy 500 winner picks and dark horses.

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IndyCar racing discussed by two lifelong fans who love the sport and love talking about it. Join us on Twitter @FastCarsin317, Instagram @FastCarsFastGirls and Facebook (search Fast Cars Fast Girls).

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    FastCarsFastGirls Indycar Podcast
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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