116 - Eliminating Distractions - St. Pete Race Winner Josef Newgarden Breaks Down the IndyCar Season Opener

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With the IndyCar season opener in the rearview mirror, Conor Daly and co-host Chase Holden are back to recap the action from the streets of St. Petersburg. Conor explains why IndyCar elected to try out a new practice format for this season and how it could be helpful for a shorter circuit like St. Pete. The guys talk about the surprises and non-surprises of qualifying, and how the emotion shown by pole winner Josef Newgarden was a refreshing display. Conor gives a complete rundown of the finishing order and they dig into the events of the race.

Race winner Josef Newgarden calls into the show to discuss his stellar weekend and how everything seemed to fall right from qualifying. Josef explains that not every weekend can be perfect, and with the rising caliber of the IndyCar roster, qualifying intensity is at an all-time high. Josef reveals which driver performances surprised him and who he is curious to watch the rest of the season. The guys also preview the upcoming $1 Million Challenge at Thermal and what race fans can expect from the exhibition event.

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