Speed Chronicles with Todd Lewis

Speed Chronicles is a fast-paced, weekly podcast, hosted by Todd Lewis, that dives into the ever-evolving world of motorsports. From the latest NASCAR updates and championship battles to insights on Formula 1, IndyCar, and IMSA events, Speed Chronicles covers it all. With engaging discussions, behind-the-scenes stories, and a sprinkle of bold opinions, the series offers fresh takes on the hottest racing topics. Whether it’s analyzing business decisions, breaking down schedule changes, or sharing personal experiences from tracks across North America, this show delivers a comprehensive and conversational look at the motorsports landscape. Tune in every Wednesday for a high-octane ride through the racing world! About Todd Lewis Todd Lewis has covered motorsports from the inside for over two decades. He’s been an on-air host, reporter, and announcer, and interviewed hundreds of drivers, team owners, series officials, promoters, and business partners. Todd is

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  Antonelli Wins from the Back, NASCAR Canada Shines at CTMP

  Sep 8, 202614 min

  Kimi Antonelli drives from the back of the field to a Formula One win at Monza, NASCAR Canada puts 38 cars on track at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, and IndyCar closes its 2026 season at Laguna Seca with a wave of driver moves. Todd covers the results, the 2027 plans already taking shape, and a serious look at track safety after a string of hard crashes. In F1, Antonelli's Monza win puts a big lead in his hands with plenty of races left. Todd also weighs in on the Monaco Grand Prix results being changed yet again, with Pierre Gasly losing his restored podium after a court appeal over pit lane speeding, and why the sport needs to stop overcomplicating rulings months after the fact. At CTMP, NASCAR Canada delivered clean racing across a 38-car field. Andrew Ranger took the win and Marc-Antoine Camirand clinched his third straight championship as the road course portion of the 2026 schedule wrapped up. Trans Am shared the weekend, with Alon Day and Helio Mezza (spelling to be confirmed) fighting door to door to the finish in TA2. Trans Am also confirmed a return to the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières in August 2027, with Todd making the case for keeping the series on the CTMP Labour Day weekend alongside the NASCAR Truck Series. IndyCar's finale at Laguna Seca closed the book on 2026. Scott McLaughlin snapped a two-year losing streak, Scott Dixon ran his last race with Chip Ganassi Racing after 25 years, and Alex Palou added another title. Mick Schumacher heads to Meyer Shank Racing, Conor Daly returns to Dreyer and Reinbold, and Todd pushes back on fans insisting the season finale must be an oval. He runs through the season's highs (Indy 500, Arlington, Washington DC, Phoenix with NASCAR) and lows (rain delays in Nashville and Milwaukee, a rough Friday at Markham). The serious segment is safety. After a car cleared the barrier at Laguna Seca and a fiery crash in China where one driver pulled another from his car, Todd draws on decades of trackside experience: tools left on the racing surface, safety vehicles out under local yellow, and why everyone at an event needs to keep an eye on everyone else. Hit like and subscribe on Rev TV to catch Speed Chronicles every Wednesday. Tell us in the comments whether you think an IndyCar season should end on an oval, and share your own trackside safety story. #NASCARCanada #IndyCar #SpeedChronicles Keyword List Speed Chronicles, Kimi Antonelli Monza, NASCAR Canada CTMP, Andrew Ranger, Marc-Antoine Camirand championship, Trans Am Trois-Rivières 2027, IndyCar Laguna Seca finale, Scott Dixon Ganassi, Mick Schumacher IndyCar, Alex Palou champion, motorsports safety, Rev TVhe no-hashtags rule from the writing standards.

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  IndyCar Champion, NASCAR Controversy & A Zanardi Tribute at Laguna Seca

  Sep 1, 202611 min

  Days of Thunder 2, NASCAR playoff drama, Alex Palou's fifth IndyCar championship, and a Ferrari tribute to Michael Schumacher — this week's Speed Chronicles covers the motorsports stories that matter across NASCAR, NASCAR Canada, IndyCar, and Formula One. NASCAR's Daytona race delivered Ryan Preece his first career win in 246 starts, but Todd has strong feelings about how it happened. The NASCAR overtime rule manufactured an outcome that left the field scrambling, and Todd argues a red flag would have been a cleaner call. Meanwhile in NASCAR Canada, Alex Guenette put on a masterclass at Circuit ICAR, winning from pole to checkered flag with one of the best burnouts the series has ever seen — though Todd notes the post-race winner interview was nowhere to be found, a recurring issue at that venue. IndyCar's Milwaukee doubleheader got battered by weather, scrambling the schedule entirely — race one ran after race two on Sunday. Pato O'Ward came out the winner in both, making history as the first driver to win a doubleheader weekend and the first to win race two before race one. Then came the big news: Alex Palou secured his fifth IndyCar championship, fourth consecutive, tying Sebastian Bourdais' four-straight record. As IndyCar heads to Laguna Seca, Todd reflects on what Palou's championship tribute livery honouring Alex Zanardi means for the sport — including a specific thought about where the memorial marker at the corkscrew should go. Also on the slate this weekend: NASCAR at Darlington and NASCAR Canada at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, where the NASCAR Truck Series will join the bill next year. Hit the like and subscribe button on Rev TV to catch Speed Chronicles every Wednesday. Drop a comment with your take on the NASCAR overtime rule or your favourite memory of Alex Zanardi at Laguna Seca. Relevant Links Rev TV YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/revtv IndyCar Series: https://www.indycar.com NASCAR: https://www.nascar.com #IndyCar #NASCAR #SpeedChronicles Keyword List Speed Chronicles, IndyCar championship, Alex Palou, NASCAR overtime rule, NASCAR Canada, Ryan Preece, Daytona, Laguna Seca, Alex Zanardi tribute, Pato O'Ward, motorsports news, Days of Thunder 2

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  IndyCar's Freedom 250: Did It Work — And Does It Come Back?

  Aug 25, 202615 min

  IndyCar's historic Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C. drew mainstream media attention from outlets that rarely cover open-wheel racing. Todd breaks down what the race accomplished, whether it comes back, and what's next for NASCAR at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, IMSA, and F1. The Freedom 250 was built around awareness, not just competition, and it delivered. Seven military flyovers, a presidential appearance, Wall Street Journal and Washington Post coverage, and a strong TV rating put IndyCar in front of audiences it rarely reaches. Kyle Kirkwood and Andretti Global dominated on track, finishing first, third, and fourth. But the race's real value is harder to quantify: new sponsor attention, new stakeholders, expanded media footprint. Todd is skeptical the event returns, noting a reported cost north of $35 million and the difficulty of replicating a one-time 250th anniversary spectacle. On the Canadian racing front, NASCAR's Truck Series is confirmed for Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Labour Day weekend 2027. Todd flags a potential unintended consequence: NASCAR Canada, which has headlined that weekend for years, now moves to the undercard. That shift in track time priority and paddock positioning could affect scheduling and visibility for the domestic series. The Mirabelle road course at Circuit ICAR hosts NASCAR Canada this weekend, IndyCar runs a Milwaukee doubleheader with oval fans encouraged to show up, and Pfaff Motorsports scored their second consecutive GTD Pro win at VIR in the IMSA WeatherTech Championship. In F1, Lando Norris won the final Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, Max Verstappen signed a contract extension through 2030, and Kimi Antonelli increased his lead slightly in the championsh. Hit like and subscribe on the Rev TV YouTube channel and catch Speed Chronicles every Wednesday. Got thoughts on the Freedom 250, the Truck Series at CTMP, or IndyCar's oval future? Drop them in the comments. #IndyCar #NASCARCanada #SpeedChronicles Keyword List IndyCar Freedom 250, Washington DC IndyCar race, NASCAR Canada CTMP, Canadian Tire Motorsport Park trucks, Pfaff Motorsports IMSA, Kyle Kirkwood Andretti Global, Dutch Grand Prix 2025, Max Verstappen contract, Speed Chronicles, motorsports news

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  Markham Indy: Inside Review of IndyCar's Rough Friday & Racing Success

  Aug 19, 202615 min

  Todd takes you inside the inaugural Markham Indy, an NTT IndyCar Series street circuit event that delivered mixed results. Friday was rough—no cars on track and communication breakdowns frustrated fans and participants. But Saturday and Sunday proved this event has real potential, with drivers praising the smooth surface, close racing, and strong attendance. As the house PA announcer at the event, Todd shares insider perspective on what went wrong, what went right, and what first-time promoters need to know. IndyCar's Markham debut exposed the challenges of launching a new street circuit. Friday fell apart: the track wasn't ready, street closures and transit coordination arrived too late, and the lack of PA and big screens meant fans had zero communication about delays. But this wasn't poor planning alone—everyone involved shares responsibility, and giving yourself extra time and resources matters. Saturday and Sunday told a different story. The circuit earned rave reviews for its smooth surface and challenging layout. Drivers, teams, and fans responded positively to the racing quality and fan experience. Todd also calls out some hard truths: IndyCar's response was unnecessarily harsh toward the promoter; NASCAR Canada had a strong 23-car turnout but fumbled the marketing (no naming-rights partner, canceled autograph session despite having plenty of downtime); and communications tools—particularly social media updates—could have prevented the Friday frustration cycle. The bigger picture? This event can be excellent going forward. Adjustments to signage, pedestrian flow, and shuttle routes are standard for year-two improvement. The racing was solid. Fan feedback was positive. For a first-time event, that's a strong foundation. Like and subscribe to Speed Chronicles for insider racing analysis every Wednesday. Drop a comment: what do you think promoters got right or wrong at Markham, and what do you want to see in year two? #MarkhamIndy #IndyCar #MotorsportsAnalysis Keyword List Markham Indy, IndyCar street circuit, event management, first-time event review, NASCAR Canada, motorsports racing analysis, IndyCar racing, street circuit debut

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  From Toronto to Markham: 40 Years of IndyCar History

  Aug 11, 202611 min

  Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham begins a new chapter for IndyCar racing in Canada, moving a summer motorsports tradition from Toronto to the streets of Markham after nearly 40 years. Todd looks back at his personal history with the race, from attending his first Toronto Indy in 1988 to covering some of its biggest moments as a broadcaster. He recalls victories from Al Unser Jr., Michael Andretti and Paul Tracy, including Tracy’s memorable 1993 win and Andretti’s remarkable seventh Toronto victory in 2001. The story also traces the event’s evolution from the Molson Indy through the Champ Car era, reunification and the Honda Indy years. Todd explains the pressures that eventually made continuing at Exhibition Place increasingly difficult and why organizers Green Savoree turned to Markham. With Markham committing to the event for five years, Todd considers what fans can expect from the new street circuit, why Canadian Tire Motorsport Park wasn’t the solution, and why the move creates an opportunity to build new traditions around one of Canada’s major motorsports events. Chapters 00:00 – A new chapter for the Indy 01:58 – Toronto Indy memories and Paul Tracy 04:23 – From fan to IndyCar broadcaster 06:41 – Why the race had to leave Toronto 09:04 – Building a new tradition in Markham Follow Speed Chronicles every Wednesday on your favorite podcast platform and the REV TV YouTube channel. Like the video, subscribe to the channel, and tell us what you think about the move to Markham. Are you excited about the new circuit, and what are your favorite memories from the Toronto Indy?

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