Historic Hot Laps

Alex Daniels
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Welcome to Historic Hot Laps — the racing podcast where motorsports history meets the stories shaping today’s headlines. Each week, we dive into the biggest moments across the racing world — from NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, sprint cars, endurance racing, and grassroots motorsports — while also spotlighting the legendary drivers, iconic teams, forgotten rivalries, and pivotal moments that built the sport. Whether you’re a lifelong gearhead or a newer fan looking to learn the roots of racing culture, Historic Hot Laps has something for you. Subscribe for weekly episodes.

  1. 4h ago

    Rocky Mountain Rumble! World of Outlaws, NASCAR at Gateway & F1 Goes to Madrid

    We're taking Historic Hot Laps on the road! This week, we're starting at **El Paso County Raceway in Colorado** for the return of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series and the **Rocky Mountain Rumble**. Historic Hot Laps was there on-site to take in the action, talk with drivers, and capture the atmosphere of one of Colorado's grassroots racing venues. We'll break down a wild feature that saw **David Gravel take the lead late before a final-lap incident opened the door for Buddy Kofoid to grab the victory**, while Steven Snyder Jr. earned his first career World of Outlaws podium. Then we're heading to **World Wide Technology Raceway** for a full NASCAR weekend recap, including the O'Reilly Series and Cup Series. **Kyle Larson snapped a 51-race winless streak**, while the playoff picture saw some major movement in the championship standings. From there, we're going overseas for the inaugural **Formula 1 race at Madrid's Madring**. We'll talk about **Kimi Antonelli's historic victory**, the strategy-changing safety car period, Lando Norris' tough break, and the big questions surrounding overtaking at the brand-new circuit. And before we wrap up, we've got some IndyCar news looking ahead to 2027 as **Dennis Hauger joins AJ Foyt Racing on a multiyear deal**, taking over the No. 14 Chevrolet. Plus, we're taking a trip through the history of **El Paso County Raceway**, connecting the track's past with what we experienced there in 2026. It's sprint cars, NASCAR, Formula 1, IndyCar and motorsports history—all in one episode. 🔥 Subscribe to Historic Hot Laps for more racing coverage, interviews, motorsports history and behind-the-scenes content. #HistoricHotLaps #WorldOfOutlaws #RockyMountainRumble #SprintCars #NASCAR #Formula1 #IndyCar #ElPasoCountyRaceway #KyleLarson #KimiAntonelli #DennisHauger

  2. Sep 10

    Alex Zanardi’s Legendary Pass Turns 30! | IndyCar, NASCAR & F1 Recaps

    The racing world gave us PLENTY to talk about this week on Historic Hot Laps! The 2026 IndyCar season is officially in the books, the NASCAR playoffs are underway, and Formula 1 delivered another unforgettable race at Monza. Plus, the 2027 IndyCar silly season is already heating up. We start with some major IndyCar news, including Mick Schumacher joining Meyer Shank Racing for 2027, Andretti Global confirming it will remain with Honda**, and Conor Daly signing a multi-year deal with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing** as the team prepares to return to full-time IndyCar competition. Then we head to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the 2026 IndyCar season finale. Scott McLaughlin ended his winless streak, Kyle Kirkwood secured his best championship finish yet, and Alex Palou closed out another championship season. From there, we're off to Darlington Raceway for a double dose of NASCAR action. We recap the O'Reilly Auto Parts Series Fleetio 200, where Sheldon Creed opened the Chase with a huge victory, before breaking down the NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out Southern 500, where Christopher Bell finally returned to Victory Lane and shook up the playoff picture. And then we're heading overseas for Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, where Kimi Antonelli put together an incredible comeback drive and turned a difficult starting position into one of the biggest wins of his career. Then it's time for this week's Hot Lap. We're going back 30 years to one of the most legendary moments in American open-wheel racing: Alex Zanardi's unbelievable last-lap pass on Bryan Herta at the Corkscrew. It's a story we've heard plenty about this week — but with the 30th anniversary arriving and Laguna Seca officially naming Turns 8 and 8A the Zanardi Corkscrew, there's no way we could leave it out. We'll revisit "The Pass", Zanardi's incredible CART career, his championships with Chip Ganassi Racing, and the extraordinary legacy he left both on and off the racetrack. 🔥 This week on Historic Hot Laps: 🏁 Mick Schumacher to Meyer Shank Racing 🔴 Andretti stays with Honda 🏎️ Conor Daly returns full-time with Dreyer & Reinbold Racing 🏆 IndyCar's Laguna Seca finale ⚔️ NASCAR's playoff battle at Darlington 🏆 Christopher Bell ends his winless streak 🇮🇹 Kimi Antonelli's incredible Monza comeback 📖 30 years of Alex Zanardi's legendary “Pass” 🏎️ The story behind the newly named Zanardi Corkscrew If you love racing — whether it's IndyCar, NASCAR, Formula 1, or the history that made motorsports what it is today — you're in the right place. Don't forget to like, subscribe, follow, and share Historic Hot Laps wherever you listen or watch. And let us know: Where does Alex Zanardi's Corkscrew pass rank among the greatest overtakes in racing history?

  3. Sep 4

    Daytona Drama, Milwaukee Mayhem & The 2027 NASCAR Schedule

    It’s a packed week on Historic Hot Laps! We’re looking ahead to the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series schedule, breaking down the biggest changes and the tracks, dates, and races that have us excited for next season. Then, we dive into the latest silly-season news as Austin Hill joins Richard Childress Racing for 2027, taking over the No. 33. We’ll look at what the move means for Hill and RCR, who is still looking for a Cup Series ride, and which 2027 seats remain up in the air. Then we head to Daytona for a wild NASCAR weekend. We recap the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and Cup Series action, including Ryan Sieg finally getting his first O’Reilly Series win and the dramatic conclusion to the Cup Series regular season. We’ll break down the final Chase field and the drivers who are officially locked into the championship fight. And IndyCar had its own version of chaos at the Milwaukee Mile. Rain completely rearranged the weekend, Race 2 was run before Race 1 was finished, and Pato O’Ward swept both races. Even bigger, Alex Palou officially became a five-time IndyCar champion. We’ll also make a quick stop in the dirt world to recap the weekend’s High Limit Racing and World of Outlaws action. And finally, we’re closing the show with a deep dive into the history of the Milwaukee Mile — a track that has been hosting automobile racing since 1903 and has seen some of the biggest names and most memorable moments in American motorsports. NASCAR, IndyCar, sprint cars, silly season, championships, and more than a century of racing history.

  4. Aug 27

    From the IndyCar Paddock to Overtaken: Kate Shoup Joins Historic Hot Laps

    Historic Hot Laps is back with a packed episode covering motorsports, racing history, IndyCar, NASCAR and a special guest from the world of racing fiction! We kick things off with Kate Shoup, the author writing under the pen name Elisabeth Oliver, to talk about her motorsports novel Overtaken. Kate joins us to discuss her love of racing, her connection to the IndyCar world, the Indianapolis 500, life around the paddock, women in motorsports, and the inspiration behind bringing a racing story to life on the page. Then we shift gears and recap our firsthand experience at the IndyCar Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. We break down the action from the inaugural event, discuss the rumors surrounding a possible return, and give you our honest pros and cons from attending the race in person. We also head to New Hampshire Motor Speedway for a quick rundown of the NASCAR weekend, including the Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Cup Series action. With the Chase playoffs approaching, we break down the latest playoff picture and who's locked in heading into Daytona. 🏁 In this episode: Kate Shoup / Elisabeth Oliver interview Behind the motorsports novel Overtaken IndyCar paddock stories and racing culture The Indianapolis 500 and May in Indy Women working in motorsports IndyCar Freedom 250 recap Will IndyCar return to Washington, D.C.? Our firsthand pros and cons from the Freedom 250 NASCAR Truck Series recap from New Hampshire NASCAR Cup Series recap from New Hampshire NASCAR Chase playoff standings heading into Daytona If you enjoy motorsports, IndyCar, NASCAR, racing history and the stories behind the people who make racing special, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you don't miss future episodes of Historic Hot Laps! Sponsored by Dubby EnergyUse promo code HOTLAPS to save 10%! #IndyCar #NASCAR #Freedom250 #Indy500 #HistoricHotLaps #NASCARPlayoffs #Overtaken #Motorsports

  5. Aug 21

    Road to Washington: Richmond, Knoxville & the Freedom 250

    Washington, D.C. is about to become the center of the motorsports world. On Episode 102 of Historic Hot Laps, we get ready for the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix, as IndyCar prepares to race around the National Mall—and we’ll be there to cover it. But first, we recap a massive week in motorsports. We break down the NASCAR action from Richmond, including the Craftsman Truck Series and Joey Logano’s Cup Series victory. Then we follow one of the wildest stories of the weekend as Kyle Larson pulls off his own incredible version of “the double”—racing at Richmond before flying to Iowa and winning the prestigious Knoxville Nationals. IndyCar also delivered plenty of drama in the inaugural race at Markham. From a track that wasn't ready on time to Marcus Ericsson returning to Victory Lane, Will Power charging from 25th to the podium, and Alex Palou continuing his championship march, we cover all the major storylines. We also discuss the big NASCAR news surrounding Connor Zilisch's future move to the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet in 2028—and give our opinion on what that means for Corey Day and his future in the Hendrick development pipeline. Then it's time for this week's Historic Hot Laps history segment: When Racing Came to Washington. Before IndyCar makes history at the Freedom 250, we look back at the last major attempt to bring big-time motorsports to Washington, D.C.—the 2002 Grand Prix at RFK Stadium—and why it lasted only one year. Plus, Historic Hot Laps is heading to Washington, D.C. to attend the Freedom 250, and we're bringing you along for the ride. In this episode: NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Richmond NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond Joey Logano's Richmond victory Kyle Larson's Richmond-to-Knoxville double Larson wins the Knoxville Nationals IndyCar at Markham Marcus Ericsson returns to Victory Lane The Markham track delay and chaotic inaugural weekend Connor Zilisch announced for the No. 48 in 2028 What happens next for Corey Day? Motorsports history in Washington, D.C. The 2002 Grand Prix of Washington Freedom 250 Grand Prix preview Historic Hot Laps heads to Washington Subscribe to Historic Hot Laps for motorsports history, race recaps, interviews, and stories from across the racing world. And don't forget to support the show and save 10% with promo code HOTLAPS from our friends at Dubby Energy.

  6. Aug 14

    Palou Dominates Portland, Ty Gibbs Wins Iowa & The History of Iowa Speedway

    Welcome back to Historic Hot Laps! 🏁 This week we're covering a packed weekend of racing that had something for just about every motorsports fan. We kick things off in Portland with the IndyCar Grand Prix of Portland, where Alex Palou continued his incredible 2026 season with another dominant victory. We break down Palou's performance, Felix Rosenqvist's strong weekend, the championship implications, and some of the other major stories coming out of Portland. Then we're heading to Iowa Speedway for a full weekend of racing. The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series delivered an overtime thriller as Carson Kvapil went back-to-back with another victory, while Rajah Caruth and Ross Chastain battled for the podium. Then we go back to Saturday night for something a little different — USAC Silver Crown. After an 11-year absence, Silver Crown returned to Iowa Speedway, and C.J. Leary put together an impressive performance to win the Iowa 100. We talk about the race, the championship implications, and why the return of Silver Crown is such a cool piece of American racing history. And then it's time for the big one — the NASCAR Cup Series Iowa Corn 350. Ty Gibbs came through with a huge victory after a fascinating late-race strategy call, holding off teammate Christopher Bell in an intense battle to the finish. We break down Gibbs' win, Bell's frustrating second-place finish, Ryan Blaney's strong run, Denny Hamlin's charge through the field, and the championship implications coming out of Iowa. 🏁 HISTORIC HOT LAPS HISTORY This week's history segment takes us back to Iowa Speedway for: "When Iowa Was More Than NASCAR" We go all the way back to the track's beginnings and explore how Iowa became home to IndyCar, NASCAR, USAC and some of the biggest names in American racing. From Dario Franchitti and Dan Wheldon to Josef Newgarden's incredible Iowa record, Ryan Blaney's NASCAR history, and the return of USAC Silver Crown — there's a lot more to Iowa Speedway than just NASCAR. We'll take you through the timeline and look at how one 7/8-mile oval became an important part of American motorsports history. And, as always, we'll have plenty of racing discussion, opinions and Historic Hot Laps along the way. Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE the show! And let us know in the comments: What was your favorite race from the weekend — Portland, O'Reilly, Silver Crown, or Cup? ⚡ Sponsored by Dubby Energy Looking for a way to stay fueled through the race weekend? Check out Dubby Energy — zero sugar, gluten free, and made without maltodextrin fillers, artificial colors or dyes, secret formulas, or hidden ingredients. Use promo code HOTLAPS at checkout for 10% OFF your order and support Historic Hot Laps at the same time! Historic Hot Laps — Motorsports history, current racing, legendary drivers, and the stories behind the sport we love. #HistoricHotLaps #IndyCar #NASCAR #USAC #IowaSpeedway #PortlandGP #TyGibbs #AlexPalou #Motorsports #Racing #RacingHistory #SilverCrown

  7. Aug 7

    Episode 100 🎉 | Our First Video Podcast! Formula 1 Mid-Season Review with Joe Z + Weekend Racing Recap

    Historic Hot Laps reaches a major milestone with Episode 100—and we're celebrating by bringing you our first-ever video podcast! Thank you to everyone who has listened, watched, shared, and supported us over the past 100 episodes. This milestone wouldn't be possible without an incredible community of motorsports fans. Joining us once again is friend of the show Joe Z as we take a deep dive into the Formula 1 season at the summer break. We go team-by-team through the grid, hand out our mid-season report cards, discuss championship contenders, surprise performers, disappointments, and make some bold predictions for the second half of the season. We also recap another exciting weekend in racing, including: IMSA's thrilling six-hour endurance battle at Road America. The World of Outlaws taking on the Pennsylvania Posse at Williams Grove Speedway. A look at the debut testing of IndyCar's next-generation IR-28 race car. Whether you've been with us since Episode 1 or you're joining us for the first time, thank you for being part of the Historic Hot Laps community. 🏁 Here's to the next 100 episodes! Topics Covered Formula 1 Mid-Season Review Team-by-Team Report Cards Drivers & Constructors Championship Discussion IMSA Road America Recap World of Outlaws at Williams Grove IndyCar IR-28 Debut Bold Predictions for the Rest of the F1 Season Follow Historic Hot Laps for weekly motorsports news, race recaps, interviews, and discussions covering Formula 1, IndyCar, NASCAR, IMSA, World of Outlaws, and the history that makes racing great.

  8. Jul 30

    Brickyard Glory, Group B Rally Madness & Alex Bowman's Retirement Announcement

    The racing world delivered another incredible weekend, and we're breaking down all the biggest stories on Episode 99 of the Historic Hot Laps Podcast. This week we recap NASCAR's return to Indianapolis, including the Truck Series at IRP, the O'Reilly Series at IMS, and Corey Heim's career-defining victory in the Brickyard 400. We also discuss what Heim's impressive Cup performances could mean for his future with 23XI Racing. Overseas, we recap the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix, where Lando Norris earned a much-needed victory for McLaren, while David Gravel continued his dominance at Weedsport Speedway in the World of Outlaws. In this week's news segment, we discuss Alex Bowman's announcement that he will retire from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition following the 2027 season and what it could mean for the future of Hendrick Motorsports. Then, in this week's Historic Hot Laps History Segment, we travel back to one of the most outrageous eras in motorsports history—Group B Rally. Discover the incredible machines, fearless drivers, unbelievable fan atmosphere, and the tragic events that led to one of the fastest racing categories ever created being banned forever. 🏁 In this episode: • NASCAR Weekend Recap (IRP & Indianapolis Motor Speedway) • Corey Heim's Brickyard breakthrough and 23XI Racing discussion • Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix recap • World of Outlaws at Weedsport Speedway • Alex Bowman announces his 2027 retirement • Motorsports History: The Rise and Fall of Group B Rally Thank you for listening to Historic Hot Laps! Fuel your race weekends with Dubby Energy and save 10% using promo code HOTLAPS at checkout. Follow Historic Hot Laps for weekly race recaps, motorsports history, interviews with drivers and industry personalities, and coverage from across the racing world.

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Welcome to Historic Hot Laps — the racing podcast where motorsports history meets the stories shaping today’s headlines. Each week, we dive into the biggest moments across the racing world — from NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1, sprint cars, endurance racing, and grassroots motorsports — while also spotlighting the legendary drivers, iconic teams, forgotten rivalries, and pivotal moments that built the sport. Whether you’re a lifelong gearhead or a newer fan looking to learn the roots of racing culture, Historic Hot Laps has something for you. Subscribe for weekly episodes.

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  • Creator
    Alex Daniels
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Alex Daniels
  • Show Website
    Historic Hot Laps

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