On this week's episode of F-R Racing's Garage Talk we are joined by Gracie and Celine from the ⁨@PodiumPop⁩ Podcast for a special 2026 IndyCar Preview show.

We kick off the show looking at the driver changes this season including Will Power moving to Andretti, Mick Schumacher driving for RLL, and more! In addition, we look at the schedule including dual weekends with the Craftsman Truck Series at St Petersburg and with the O'Reilly and Cup Series at Phoenix. Does NASCAR and IndyCar need to put aside their differences and work together if they stand a chance to fight off the surging popularity of Formula 1? We also get into the IndyNXT series and how televising the races on FOX show that ladder into IndyCar and development.

Next, we get into the addition of the race at Phoenix Raceway and the loss of Iowa Speedway. What went wrong with Iowa? A lot. We discuss. A common theme is advertising and promoting events has been a major issue with IndyCar and attendance at the races. What can they do to bring the fans in?

We also get into the concept of IndyCar storytelling and creating stars in the sport. This is a common topic we've discussed a ton on this show and we look to get Gracie and Celine's take on the matter.

Thanks again to Gracie and Celine for stopping by and hanging with us!

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