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The Inside Line

Indy Star
Indycar
Alex Palou
Team Penske
Indy 500
Colton Herta
Will Power
Chip Ganassi Racing
Pato O'ward
Josef Newgarden
Scott Dixon
Andretti Global
David Malukas
Milwaukee Mile
Kyle Kirkwood
NASCAR
Sonsio Grand Prix
Barber Motorsports Park
Laguna Seca
Detroit Grand Prix
Joseph Newgarden

IndyStar motorsport Insider Nathan Brown discussing all things IndyCar.

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From AJ Foyt Racing to Team Penske and every team in-between, IndyStar's Zion Brown and Aaron Ferguson give their grades for the 2026 IndyCar season.

AJ Foyt Racing signed 2026 IndyCar Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger to pilot the No. 14 car, leaving uncertainty for its second seat with Santino Ferrucci, Caio Collet and other options. IndyStar motorsports insider Zion Brown and sports editor Aaron... more

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi tested the IR28 on the IMS oval, the Indy 500 track. Here's what we learned from that, plus the latest on silly season rumors and news from IndyStar motorsports insider Zion Brown and sports editor Aaron Ferguson. Seven... more

IndyCar insider Zion Brown chats with IndyCar champion Alex Palou, Rookie of the Year Dennis Hauger and Indy NXT champion for a champion's edition of The Inside Line!

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Nikita Johnson
IndyCar driver
RLL, Team McLaren and IMSA
Episode: What does Dennis Hauger to AJ Foyt Racing mean for IndyCar Silly Season?
Alex Palou
IndyCar driver, multiple-time champion
Chip Ganassi Racing
Episode: Alex Palou, Dennis Hauger and Nikita Johnson join The Inside Line
Dennis Hauger
IndyCar Rookie of the Year
DellCoin Racing
Episode: Alex Palou, Dennis Hauger and Nikita Johnson join The Inside Line
David Malukas
IndyCar driver for Team Penske
Team Penske
Episode: The Inside Line IndyCar Podcast: Team Penske's David Malukas joins insider Zion Brown
Kyffin Simpson
Driver, No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda
Chip Ganassi Racing
Episode: The Inside Line IndyCar Podcast: Chip Ganassi's Kyffin Simpson joins as special guest
Will Power
Driver of the number 26 Honda for Andretti Global
Andretti Global
Episode: The Inside Line IndyCar Podcast: Will Power joins as special guest
Ryan Hunter-Reay
Aaron McLaren driver, Indy 500 competitor
Errol McLaren
Episode: The Inside Line IndyCar Podcast: Ryan Hunter Reay joins as special guest
Leah Pruitt
Tony Stewart NHRA team driver wife
NHRA/Elite Motorsports
Episode: The Inside Line IndyCar Podcast: Josef Newgarden wins Good Ranchers 250 at Phoenix
Stefan Wilson
IndyCar driver
Episode: IndyCar Weekly: Alex Palou wins 500K at Thermal Club

Hosts

Zion Brown
IndyStar motorsports insider and co-host providing paddock insights and analysis.
Aaron Ferguson
Host and editor with deep IndyCar coverage and insider reporting.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 100 ratings
  • Quality podcast

    Great, insightful pod by people who are deeply embedded in the sport and care about real journalism.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaCroixDrinker9000
    United Statesa year ago
  • Turning Into Another “What’s Wrong With IndyCar Podcast”

    Since being relaunched as “The Inside Line”, I’ve been a bit mixed on this Podcast. I think Nathan is one of the best journalists covering IndyCar, and enjoyed the previous version with Stefan Wilson. I don’t know much about Joey Barnes but the dynamic between the two seems to be turning this into another “What’s Wrong With Indycar” pod. And I find these really tiresome - as a fan can we talk about what’s going happening on track, with the drivers, and the teams? The edition after Thermal wa... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ian 4248
    United States2 years ago
  • Rambling without covering the basics

    Colton Herta, a guy who is bringing new people to the series and then to your pod, starts 2nd and a comedy of errors by the 26 team caused him to end up finishing 16th yet he is not mentioned once in the race review episode. But we talked about Will Power for 40 minutes after he crashed from midfield 2 corners into the race. Whoever is planning out the show format or producing it needs to do 10000% better job. I get that you guys are feeling this out but good lord that was a rough listen. Try an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Davidjschneider
    United States2 years ago
  • Quality podcast

    The best IndyCar podcast I’ve come across. Great mixture of important news, insider details, and engaging discussion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LaCroixDrinker9000
    United States2 years ago
  • Thanks IndyCar

    The excitement level is way up there. The safety improvements have saved the sport.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    champ car fan
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners praise the insider access and candid commentary on teams and drivers.
Supporters enjoy the mix of race analysis with industry context and media strategy.
Overall, audience sentiment highlights strong journalism and engaging dynamics between hosts.
Guests and collaborations are seen as valuable when they appear with meaningful insights.
Occasional critiques focus on format balance and pacing, hoping for more on-track content.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Alex Palou, Dennis Hauger and Nikita Johnson join The Inside Line
Q: For those who don't remember, Roman wasn't officially announced as your teammate until about a week and a half before the year started. So how odd was it for you to go through this whole off season and maybe not having that person to lean on up until about February?
Johnson explained it was not easy, noting the late decision and the challenge of preparation without a settled teammate, but ultimately the arrangement worked out.
Alex Palou, Dennis Hauger and Nikita Johnson join The Inside Line
Q: How does it feel for you to have clinched the IndyNext championship now and finished after 17 races?
Johnson said it felt great and credited the team's hard work and the environment where everyone pushed each other to be the best, leading to the title and a strong early-stage momentum.
Alex Palou, Dennis Hauger and Nikita Johnson join The Inside Line
Q: Dennis, first of all, congratulations. But what are the feelings for you right now after that race where you didn't even get to do a full lap, but at the end of the day, you end up the Rookie of the Year regardless.
Hauger described a roller coaster of emotions, initial frustration from the spin, but ultimately relief and happiness at securing Rookie of the Year thanks to a sufficient points buffer and strong season performance.
Alex Palou, Dennis Hauger and Nikita Johnson join The Inside Line
Q: You know you'll be having a new teammate next year with Scott moving on. And I want to ask you just, I remember when we first heard the news that Scott was leaving, you said, drivers aren't usually asked a lot of input about who their teammates may be or whatnot. So what feedback were you able to provide during this process as far as wanting somebody else on that nine car?
Palou indicated he should not have a say in teammate selection, trusted Chip's leadership, and supported the decision as what's best for the team, expressing optimism about the new pairing and the potential for stronger collaboration.
Alex Palou, Dennis Hauger and Nikita Johnson join The Inside Line
Q: Sir, when you look back at this year, what do you think is the moment or the memories that will stick to you most about winning this fifth title?
Palou highlighted foundational moments like starting in St. Pete, winning Long Beach, the Indy 500 pole, and Nashville as pivotal memories that defined a strong, consistent season with a supportive team effort.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Inside Line

What is The Inside Line about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show delivers insider-level analysis of IndyCar, pairing two long-time reporters with occasional guests to unpack on-track action, driver moves, and governance issues shaping the sport. Episodes frequently mix race reviews, driver and team dynamics, and broader industry context (sponsorship, media strategy, and rule changes), all with a candid, convoy-style banter that aims to connect what happens on track with behind-the-scenes decisions. It's likely to appeal to fans who want deeper storytelling about teams, drivers, and the sport's evolving landscape, rather than just race recaps.

A standout trait is the emphasis on insider perspectives and ongoing 'silly season'-style discussions, plus attention to media coverage and the commercia... more

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1. Nikita Johnson
2. Alex Palou
3. Dennis Hauger
4. David Malukas
5. Kyffin Simpson
6. Will Power
7. Ryan Hunter-Reay
8. Leah Pruitt

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