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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  Speed Chronicles with Todd Lewis

  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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  Motorsports News: IMSA Wins, NASCAR Schedule Changes & IndyCar's New Car

  Aug 5, 202611 min

  Stay current with the week's biggest motorsports news across IMSA, NASCAR, and IndyCar. In this episode, Todd covers Robert Wickens' first IMSA Enduro call-up, Pfaff Motorsports' victory and strategic pause announcement, confirmed NASCAR 2027 schedule changes, IndyCar's new car reveal, and the upcoming Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières. This week brought significant developments across motorsports. Robert Wickens joined DXDT Racing for his first IMSA Enduro race after running sprint events, while Wayne Taylor Racing finally secured their first win of the season. Pfaff Motorsports celebrated a GTD Pro victory but announced plans to pause their IMSA program in 2027 to focus on driver development—marking the end of an era for a fan-favorite team built on an organic, unique brand identity. On the NASCAR side, the 2027 schedule is taking shape with confirmed moves: Bristol returns to August (where it belongs, according to Todd), Watkins Glen shifts to September, and San Diego likely returns. Chicago's status remains unclear, with potential for either the oval or a street race return. These leaks reflect NASCAR gauging fan sentiment before official announcements. IndyCar released images of their new car with integrated aero screen and hybrid unit—a significant improvement over the previous bolt-on approach. In related news, Rahal Letterman Landigan sold one of their three charters to Dreyer and Reinbold, enabling D&R's full-time return and allowing RLL to stabilize operations with two cars instead of three. The weekend features IndyCar at Portland, NASCAR at Iowa, and the headline event: the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières (NASCAR Canada), North America's oldest street race, with a packed schedule of 20+ races across multiple series. Hit the like and subscribe button on Rev TV to catch Speed Chronicles every Wednesday. Share your thoughts in the comments on this week's biggest stories or your predictions for the Grand Prix of Trois-Rivières. #MotorsportsNews #RacingUpdates #IMSA

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  F1 Summer Break Begins, NASCAR Canada's Edmonton Future in Doubt

  Jul 29, 202612 min

  Lando Norris wins the Hungarian Grand Prix, NASCAR Canada wraps its Western swing, and a burnout at Indianapolis sparks way more outrage than it deserves. This week's Speed Chronicles cuts through the noise across F1, NASCAR, and IMSA heading into a quieter racing weekend. F1 heads into its summer break on an interesting note. Norris takes Hungary, Kimi Antonelli extends his championship lead, and the paddock will spend the next four weeks generating trade rumors about Max Verstappen. Whether any of it amounts to anything remains to be seen — but the second half of the season has genuine championship intrigue with Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes all showing pace. In NASCAR Canada, the series completed its final Western doubleheader in Edmonton under threatening skies. The second race was called past halfway due to lightning and dangerous weather — a reasonable call given the circumstances. The bigger conversation: Edmonton may not return to the schedule. Most Eastern-based teams have made clear the financial burden of the trip West is unsustainable without a resolution on sanctioning terms. Todd also pushes back on the doubleheader format itself. Rather than splitting a full race into two halves, he makes the case for a single longer race with a mid-event pit stop window — more action on pit lane, better fan experience, and a format that actually lets teams and crew members contribute meaningfully to the result. At Indianapolis, Carson Hocevar's burnout across the yard of bricks after his O'Reilly Auto Parts Series win generated significant backlash online. Todd's take: yes, he should have known better — and unplugging his radio during the celebration is a legitimate safety concern — but the level of outrage was disproportionate. It was a mistake made in the heat of the moment, not deliberate disrespect. The broader NASCAR-at-IMS question is fair to raise, but the pearl-clutching online discourse isn't helping anyone. Looking ahead, it's a lighter weekend across most series. IMSA heads to Road America for an extended six-hour WeatherTech race — a strong venue for those cars. GP3R and the Markham Indy follow soon after, with the CTMP Labour Day weekend not far behind. Subscribe to Speed Chronicles on the RevTV YouTube channel and find us on your favorite podcast platform. If you're enjoying the show, hit like and follow along on social — it helps more fans find the series. #SpeedChronicles #NASCARCanada #F1 Keyword List Speed Chronicles, NASCAR Canada Edmonton, F1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2025, Lando Norris Hungary win, Kimi Antonelli F1 championship, NASCAR doubleheader format, Carson Hocevar IMS burnout, NASCAR Indianapolis, IMSA Road America six-hour, RevTV racing podcast

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  F1 at Spa, Nashville Washout, and Hard Truths at the NASCAR Canada Midseason

  Jul 22, 202613 min

  Kimi Antonelli extends his Formula 1 championship lead with a dominant performance at Spa, IndyCar's Nashville gamble gets washed out, and NASCAR Canada hits the halfway mark with some hard truths about team entries, Edmonton's future, and the Markham transition. Antonelli delivered another commanding weekend at Spa-Francourt in front of a reported 400,000 fans, taking pole and adding a sixth win of the season. The episode also touches on George Russell's visible frustration as his young teammate continues to pull ahead in the standings — and asks what realistic expectations should look like for a brand-new engine formula. IndyCar's Nashville plan — scheduling the race to follow the World Cup final on Fox — was a smart concept that ran straight into a wall: the match ran long, thunderstorms rolled in, and the race was pushed to Monday. The episode gives IndyCar credit for the attempt while being clear-eyed about the outcome. Meanwhile, the new 2028 IndyCar chassis still hasn't been publicly revealed, and questions remain about the pace of testing prep. The Markham street race gets a realistic preview: it's a brand-new event at a brand-new location, and some friction is to be expected. The episode unpacks why the race left Toronto — a multi-year pattern of city obstacles and ultimately the World Cup displacement — and makes clear the move to Markham is not a one-year arrangement. NASCAR Canada's midseason report covers Alex Tagliani's win at Calabogie, the Edmonton round's likely final appearance on the schedule for economic reasons, and concerns about start-and-park entries being used as leverage ahead of Markham. The episode is candid: the season has been uneven, and the series needs to show a clearer direction in the second half. Closing notes include the announcement that the film Villeneuve: Rise of a Legend will close the Toronto International Film Festival, and a strong endorsement of the Calabogie poutine. Subscribe to Speed Chronicles on the Rev TV YouTube channel and follow on your favorite podcast platforms. Hit like if you're following the season — and drop your thoughts on Markham in the comments. #SpeedChronicles #NASCARCanada #Formula1 Keyword List Speed Chronicles, Formula 1 2025, Kimi Antonelli Spa, IndyCar Nashville postponement, NASCAR Canada 2025, Markham IndyCar race, Alex Tagliani Calabogie, Edmonton NASCAR Canada, George Russell 2025, motorsport recap podcast

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