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. 6d ago

    Fast Cars, Silly Season: Off-Season Adventures and Updates

    IndyCar Silly Season Updates, 2027 Schedule Talk, and IndyCar-Themed Halloween Costumes Hosts Abby Meyer and Sarah Proctor share off-season “silly season” IndyCar news, including Kyle Kirkwood’s engagement, Pato O’Ward having a girlfriend, Colton Herta driving an F1 car, an IMS end-of-season sale (Nov. 7, online and in person), and upcoming Parkside trading cards while noting high-priced F1 hobby boxes. They mention the Rahalls’ dogs being stolen and safely returned, AJ Foyt finalizing drivers with Dennis Hauger and Pearson, Sting Ray Rob racing in the Asian Le Mans Series, multiple tests at Sebring and Barber (including Conor Daly), and staffing moves from Chip Ganassi Racing to Arrow McLaren, plus Julian Roberts’ retirement. They discuss the newly released 2027 schedule highlights such as three March races, a Milwaukee doubleheader, Barber in early April, and a new Barcelona race, alongside Nashville and the Freedom 250 not returning. The episode closes with IndyCar-themed Halloween costume ideas and pumpkin carving. 00:00 Welcome and Setup 00:35 Surfing and Social Buzz 02:06 Fan Deals and Cards 03:56 Wild News and Team Moves 05:21 Testing and Photo Talk 06:51 Schedule Drop and Changes 08:27 Barcelona Hype and Travel 12:05 Jack Harvey Update 12:53 Ganassi Shakeups 13:37 March Races and Milwaukee 15:07 Picking March Races 15:47 Barber Trip Highlights 17:26 Summer Schedule Rundown 18:04 Season Finale Debate 18:48 Testing Updates Chat 19:31 IndyCar Halloween Costumes 25:51 Candy Handout Dilemma 27:09 Pumpkin Carving Plans 28:36 Offseason Wrap Up

  2. Oct 1

    Race Weekend Recap: IMSA Thrills, Legends Lost, and Trading-Card Surprises

    IMSA Weekend Recap, IndyCar Offseason Updates, Remembering Jigger Sirois and Gordon Johncock, and Parkside Cards Giveaways Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap the recent IMSA weekend at Indianapolis, including weather, grid-walk access, fan atmosphere, and race winners: GTP No. 24 BMW Team WRT (Sheldon van der Linde/Dries Vanthoor), LMP2 No. 18 Era Motorsport (Nick Boulle/Rasmussen), GT Pro Ford Mustang (Ben Barker/Dennis Olsen), and GTD No. 96 Turner Motorsport BMW (Patrick Gallagher/Robbie Foley). They discuss IndyCar drivers’ offseason activities (Kirkwood surfing, Ericsson attending IMSA, Daly racing NASCAR Trucks, Palou at a Colts game) and note Indiana football results. They honor Indy figures Jigger Sirois (Lenny Durae Sirois) and two-time Indy 500 winner Gordon Johncock, sharing key career details. They highlight Parkside Cards partnership, card “hits,” local kids’ programs, giveaways, and speculate on Ganassi’s upcoming No. 9 driver announcement, then give season “report card” grades for IndyCar teams and organizations. 00:00 Welcome and Agenda 00:43 IMSA Weekend Recap 01:31 Family Time and Carb Day Stories 04:47 Race Day Moments and Merch Finds 10:06 IMSA Winners and Fan Access 13:29 IndyCar Offseason Updates 14:18 Indiana Football Tangent 15:38 Remembering Indy Legends 20:11 Parkside Cards and Giveaways 25:06 Parkside Cards Hype 25:38 IndyCar Legends Inserts 27:11 Race Day Box Ritual 27:37 Giveaway Updates 28:42 Ganassi No 9 Teaser 30:25 Team Report Cards 35:47 Fan Polls and Trivia 37:23 Fall Vibes Self Care 39:46 Race Girly Jewelry Talk 41:53 Signing Off

  3. Sep 18

    Battle on the Bricks: IMSA, IndyCar Shakeups & Weekend Plans

    Welcome to Fast Cars, Fast Girls with Abby Meyer and Sarah Proctor: a lively episode covering the Battle on the Bricks IMSA weekend (GT3, GT, LMP2, GTP classes), supporting series like Porsche Carrera Cup and MX-5 Cup, IndyCar driver moves including Dennis Hauger joining Foyt, track weekend plans and sponsor shoutouts — all woven between storm interruptions, personal stories, and race-day tips.

  4. Sep 18

    Pit Stops and Podiums: Celebrating the Season's Champions

    IndyCar Season Finale at Laguna Seca, New Driver Signings, IR-28 Oval Test, Honda Leadership Change, and Parkside Cards Partnership Hosts Abby Meyer Proctor and Sarah recap the IndyCar season finale at Laguna Seca, noting Scott McLaughlin’s pole-to-win victory (his first in 36 races) and reviewing key finishers and season outcomes, including Alex Palou’s championship, Kyle Kirkwood second in points, Dennis Hauger as Rookie of the Year, and Scott Dixon’s pit crew winning the Pit Crew Performance Award. They discuss a “weekend of crashes,” including a violent Porsche crash at Laguna Seca practice with the driver hospitalized but alert, a fiery crash in China where another driver helped with the rescue, and Charles Leclerc’s Monza crash while praising 19-year-old Antonelli’s win. They cover Dreyer & Reinbold’s 2027 full-time entry signing Conor Daly and possibly switching to Honda, plus Mick Schumacher signing with Meyer Shank Racing (numbers 60 and 66). They also address IR-28 oval testing with Palou and Rossi, Honda leadership changes (David Salters stepping down; Kelvin Fu named HRC US president), a Parkside Cards partnership with giveaways, and a discussion of 9/11 memories and upcoming IMSA events at IMS. 00:00 Welcome and Rundown 01:07 Weekend of Crashes 03:46 Dreyer Reinbold Signs Daly 05:04 Mick Schumacher to MSR 06:42 Should Laguna End Season 09:47 Laguna Seca Top Finishers 11:18 Midfield and Storylines 16:28 Rookies Awards Standings 17:39 Ganassi vs Penske Debate 18:28 Zanardi Corkscrew Tribute 19:12 IR-28 Oval Test Impressions 20:44 Honda Leadership Change 21:35 Parkside Cards Giveaways 23:10 Remembering 9/11 Stories 31:14 Football and Hot Dog Fest 34:43 IMSA Weekend at IMS 35:54 Season Wrap Closing 37:02 Weekend of Crashes Recap 38:56 Audio Glitch and Reset

  5. Sep 4

    Oval Intricacies: From Rain Delays to Repeat Victories

    Milwaukee Mile Doubleheader Recap: Pato Sweeps, Palou Clinches, and Laguna Seca Preview Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap their in-person weekend at the Milwaukee Mile IndyCar oval doubleheader, praising the track atmosphere, food, and fan access while noting rain disruptions that forced Race 1 to be postponed and completed after Race 2. Pato O’Ward swept both races; key results included David Malukas second in Race 1 and fourth in Race 2, Scott McLaughlin second in Race 2 and fourth in Race 1, Rinus VeeKay third in Race 1, and Christian Lundgaard third in Race 2. Alex Palou wrapped up the championship and they commend Chip Ganassi and Palou’s talent and demeanor, while discussing Dixon’s final oval run with Ganassi. They preview the season finale at Laguna Seca (Mission Foods Grand Prix of Monterey), mention Rosenqvist’s Nickelback-themed car and local NHRA US Nationals, and give podium/winner picks. 00:00 Cold Open Bloopers 00:21 Milwaukee Mile Weekend 00:44 Track Food Talk 01:34 Doorbell Dog Interruption 03:39 Rainy Oval Season 05:52 Laguna Seca Preview 06:27 Race One Washed Out 07:23 Sunday Doubleheader Logistics 08:32 Pato Sweeps Both Races 09:49 Malukas Second Place Rant 11:33 Top Finishers Recap 14:26 Kirkwood Eagle Story 15:47 Midfield Results Rundown 18:41 Dixon Feels And Stats 19:23 Backmarker Rundown 19:52 Kong Sponsor Tangent 22:32 Crashes and Double Win 23:15 Cream Puff Celebration 24:03 Milwaukee Weekend Vibes 25:25 IndyCar Access and Merch 27:47 Gummy Bear Sponsor Ideas 29:00 Laguna Seca Preview 31:52 Palou Championship Praise 37:37 Season Wrap and Picks 39:18 Laguna Seca Podium Predictions 42:37 Sign Off and Socials

  6. Aug 29

    IndyCar Insights: From the Capital to Cream Puffs

    Fast Cars, Fast Girls: DC Street Race Recap and Milwaukee Mile Weekend Preview Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap the Freedom 250 in Washington, DC, noting the scenic backdrop, strong attendance, many cautions, and a podium featuring a bald eagle. Kyle Kirkwood won, followed by Christian Lundgaard and Will Power; Marcus Ericsson was fourth, Kellen Simpson fifth, and Alex Palou finished an unexpected 20th, with five drivers failing to finish. They preview Milwaukee’s Snap-On IndyCar Weekend with two 250-mile races (Saturday’s Makers and Fixers 250 and Sunday’s Milwaukee Mile 250), plus Indy NXT, broadcast details, schedules, hybrid deployment and tire allotment, track and qualifying records, and a Friday practice incident involving Nolan Siegel, Christian Rasmussen, and Kirkwood. They cover championship scenarios led by Palou, mention grid penalties for Palou, McLaughlin, and Malukas, offer podium picks, discuss racetrack attire, and note Dolly Parton’s passing and Pato O’Ward singing “Jolene.” 00:00 Welcome and Weekend Preview 00:05 Freedom 250 Backdrop 00:42 Race Results Rundown 01:48 Bald Eagle Podium Moment 02:44 Cautions and DC Return Debate 04:17 Milwaukee Doubleheader Setup 05:06 Track Facts and Records 07:07 Practice Incidents and Qualifying Format 07:29 Weekend Schedule Breakdown 08:58 Championship Math and History 12:31 Podium Picks and Storylines 14:02 Track Fashion and Pit Safety 15:17 Dolly Parton Tribute and Sign Off

  7. Aug 23

    Chaos at Markham: Crashes, Controversy, and Unexpected Stars

    Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap a stormy week and dive into the wild, chaotic IndyCar weekend at Markham — from surprise poles and big crashes to broadcast glitches and standout performances. They preview the inaugural Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., discuss championship standings and milestones, touch on silly season rumors and driver moves, and share racing-related news and personal notes, including the end of Racer magazine’s print edition and Marco Andretti’s upcoming book. 00:00 Show Kickoff 00:16 Indiana Storm Aftermath 02:18 Markham Track Chaos 04:30 Hairpin And Big Crashes 08:03 Podium And Standouts 10:10 Midfield Surprises 13:17 Rookies And Chaos Takeaways 14:19 Freedom 250 Preview 16:47 DC Track And Race Format 17:41 Race Rules Breakdown 18:23 Tires Radio Socials 19:13 Weekend TV Schedule 20:17 Championship Math 22:21 DC Street Race History 23:50 Milestones And Streaks 25:03 Crowds And Predictions 27:53 Silly Season Rumors 29:26 State Fair Detour 30:20 Racer Magazine Farewell 32:50 Marco Andretti Memoir 33:30 Wrap Up And Weather

  8. Aug 14

    New Street, New Drama: Markham Debut at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy

    Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor preview the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at the brand-new Markham street course, covering race details (12 turns, 2.19 miles, 90 laps), tire and hybrid rules, championship contenders, broadcast schedule, and podium predictions — plus uncertainty about the track’s completion. The episode also includes a personal update on severe flooding in central Indiana, with a request for thoughts and safety reminders for those affected.

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