Episode #214: Reclaimed The One
Sep 30, 2019, 06:00 PM
And here's Part 2 of that doubleheader, featuring the BEST intro in the history of the show, Josef Newgarden winning his 2nd IndyCar title in 3 years in a surprisingly great return to Laguna Seca, and a massive news update including Nico Hulkenberg, Romain Grosjean, Johann Zarco and so much more!
But first...the News!
- Let's react to eSmart Car Racing
- F1: One expected move - Kubica exits Williams, and one unexpected move - Haas retains Grosjean over Hulkenberg
- Let's catch up on a mailbag question from Thomas Webb: F1 is the best advertising billboard and maybe why Williams are trying to hang on. However as they're making losses - should they be looking elsewhere? - Put their knowledge, technology and history in other series across the world?
- MotoGP: Zarco parts ways with KTM before end of year, Pol Espargaro at risk of missing rest of 2019
- WSBK: The Bautista to Honda rumours are true after all!
- IndyCar: Harding Steinbrenner retains Herta in new alliance with Andretti Autosport
- FE: JAKARTA ePRIX POG; Jamie Reigle appointed new CEO; Audi factory driver Nico Müller set for FE debut with Dragon
- F2/F3: Markelov returning with Arden, David Schumacher making F3 debut with Campos
- Let's react to eSmart Car Racing
- F1: One expected move - Kubica exits Williams, and one unexpected move - Haas retains Grosjean over Hulkenberg
- Let's catch up on a mailbag question from Thomas Webb: F1 is the best advertising billboard and maybe why Williams are trying to hang on. However as they're making losses - should they be looking elsewhere? - Put their knowledge, technology and history in other series across the world?
- MotoGP: Zarco parts ways with KTM before end of year, Pol Espargaro at risk of missing rest of 2019
- WSBK: The Bautista to Honda rumours are true after all!
- IndyCar: Harding Steinbrenner retains Herta in new alliance with Andretti Autosport
- FE: JAKARTA ePRIX POG; Jamie Reigle appointed new CEO; Audi factory driver Nico Müller set for FE debut with Dragon
- F2/F3: Markelov returning with Arden, David Schumacher making F3 debut with Campos
Then...let's talk the Road to Indy!
- Indy Lights: Askew and VeeKay split the wins in the final race of the season - but it's Askew that takes the title
- Indy Pro 2000: Kirkwood's 9th win in 10 races gives him the title; Lindh wins 2nd race
- USF2000: Braden Eves snatches title with victory in last race, by 5 points over Hunter McElrea
- Indy Lights: Askew and VeeKay split the wins in the final race of the season - but it's Askew that takes the title
- Indy Pro 2000: Kirkwood's 9th win in 10 races gives him the title; Lindh wins 2nd race
- USF2000: Braden Eves snatches title with victory in last race, by 5 points over Hunter McElrea
NOW LET'S TALK THE INDYCAR GP OF LAGUNA SECA
- The Championship Fight: Newgarden holds on to 8th to win 2nd title
- Pagenaud's push for victory thwarted by stingy Dixon, 3rd and 4th behind Power in 2nd
- Herta dominates from pole position, leading 83 laps and winning 2nd race of 2019
- Rosenqvist brings the excitement, finishes 5th, holds on to ROTY
- Rossi 6th, Bourdais 7th, Hinch 9th, RHR 10th
- Daly spins, Santucci punts himself out
- The Championship Fight: Newgarden holds on to 8th to win 2nd title
- Pagenaud's push for victory thwarted by stingy Dixon, 3rd and 4th behind Power in 2nd
- Herta dominates from pole position, leading 83 laps and winning 2nd race of 2019
- Rosenqvist brings the excitement, finishes 5th, holds on to ROTY
- Rossi 6th, Bourdais 7th, Hinch 9th, RHR 10th
- Daly spins, Santucci punts himself out
- The final championship standings