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May 29, 2023May 29, 2023Garage Talk

2023 Indy 500 Qualifying – GT Podcast

Erik and D.J. are back. D.J. was violently ill over the weekend but had a chance to watch and try to digest […]

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Join F-R Racing co-founders D.J. Fluck and Erik Richardson to talk about the week in motorsports both real (F1, NASCAR, or IndyCar) and simulated on the iRacing platform. They also share a few stories and often go off topic providing your most entertaining hour of the week.

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Why IndyCar’s Trip to Phoenix Could Transform Future Events

byD.J. Fluck & Erik Richardson

In this episode of Garage Talk, DJ shares his wild weekend at Phoenix Raceway, from dodging trucks in the parking lot to standing next to celebrities like Fat Joe, Patrick Warburton and Gayle King—all without even realizing it. Plus, Erik recounts his on-site experiences at Daytona, racing with friends on iRacing, and spotting NASCAR stars in the wild.

You'll discover:

The unfiltered truth about the chaos and fun of race day logistics
Surprising celebrity encounters in the infield and their hilarious stories

The inside look at IndyCar’s latest race, the drama on the track, and the future of the series and beyond
Debates over racing technology, fun ideas for future tracks
A deep dive into Formula One's latest race chaos, with Max’s chaotic qualifying incident, Ferrari strategy blunders, and bizarre technical quirks like blue boost lights
The growing streaming scene: TikTok, YouTube, and how social media is transforming race coverage

Thank you again for tuning in and hanging out with us, the two ”idiots”.

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