This week on the insider we spend time giving a tribute to Bob Kevoian. Bob was the co-host of the nationally syndicated morning radio show, Bob and Tom. Given their home base being Indianapolis and their connection to both of us, we felt it appropriate to talk about Bob and our memories of the show.
A Tribute to Bob Kevoian (Bob and Tom Show), Hocevar wins at Talladega, We’re ranked in Ghana?! | F-R Racing’s Garage Talk
After an off week, Garage Talk is back with a full slate of racing stories and a meaningful tribute. We start with a look back at the life and legacy of Bob Kevoian of the Bob and Tom Show, a radio icon who helped shape our love for broadcasting. Bob passed away recently at age 75 from cancer. Many people in Indiana grew up listening to the morning show and they were always fixtures at the Indy 500 every year.
Next we move on and discuss Formula 1 is finally back and heading to Miami, NASCAR delivers a massive wreck at Talladega, and IndyCar enters the Month of May.
We also take you behind the scenes of running an iRacing league, including the controversy around incident penalties, how rules evolve, and why you can’t make everyone happy. 🏁
Key Episode Moments
- 0:00 – Intro & return after a week off
- 0:40 – Tribute to Bob Kevoian and his legacy
- 5:30 – Favorite The Bob and Tom Show moments & comedy influence
- 12:40 – Formula 1 returns (Miami GP preview)
- 14:50 – Indy 500 fan stories project + how to get involved
- 22:00 – IndyCar “Month of May” kickoff
- 25:30 – iRacing league update, growth & participation
- 38:00 – League rules, evolution & competition committee insights
- 43:15 – NASCAR Talladega recap & big wreck
- 45:10 – Carson Hocevar win & wild celebration
- 47:20 – NASCAR sponsorship discussion (Chili’s effect, brand loyalty)
- 56:00 – Upcoming race schedule (Indy, Texas, Charlotte)
- 59:00 – Final thoughts, shoutouts & global audience (hello Ghana 👀)
A Tribute to Bob Kevoian (Bob and Tom Show), Hocevar wins at Talladega, We're ranked in Ghana?! – F-R Racing's Garage Talk
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