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Jan. 30, 2026

Inside Havoc Motorsport: Building Drivers, Teams & Sustainable Racing

This episode of The Pits Are Open dives deep into the business, development, and human side of motorsports, as host Will Marotti and engineer Alex Smith welcome John Harkenreiter, General Manager of Havoc Motorsport, for an i...

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Jan. 23, 2026

Land Speed Legends, Drag Racing Revival & IHRA’s Bold New Era

This episode of The Pits Are Open is packed with raw speed, deep storytelling, and major shifts across motorsports. Host Will Murati is joined by engineer and producer Alex Smith for an unforgettable show airing on SpeedSport...

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Jan. 16, 2026

Ida Zetterström on Top Fuel, Team Plans & Sponsors + Westin Workman’s…

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and engineer Alex Smith kick off January with real racing momentum—Daytona prep, IMSA buzz, and two guests who represent the future of motorsports across drag racing and spor...

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Jan. 12, 2026

Taylor Ferns on Milestones, Law School & Driver Safety + Tony Donahue…

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith return to a “regular show” format after a run of PRI interviews — and they kick it off with a simple ask for the fans: visit thepitsareopen.com to sig...

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Jan. 2, 2026

New Year’s PRI 2025 “Girl Power” Special with Michaela Conner, Dina P…

Happy New Year from The Pits Are Open! Host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith kick off 2026 with a high-energy PRI 2025 special spotlighting four women who are shaping motorsports through marketing, competition, legacy, an...

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Dec. 19, 2025

PRI 2025 NHRA Legends, Ida Zetterström, Matt Hagan & Shirley Muldowney

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith bring you a powerful PRI 2025 special episode , recorded live from the Indiana Convention Center during the biggest motorsports industry event of the ...

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Dec. 12, 2025

Jason Stein on Car Culture & NHRA Veteran Nancy Matter on Nitro, Safe…

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith bring you a powerful mix of motorsports storytelling and NHRA intensity — all while broadcasting from PRI week in Indianapolis. The episode opens with...

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Dec. 5, 2025

Heidi Bandisch on Racership & Sean Patrick McDonald on SimCraft Innov…

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith deliver a powerhouse double-header focused on the future of motorsports networking, driver development, and high-fidelity racing simulation. First, He...

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Dec. 1, 2025

Thanksgiving Special with Jessica Trout & Adam Andretti

This Thanksgiving week, The Pits Are Open celebrates gratitude, legacy, and the heart of motorsports. Host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith reflect on the growth of the show — now airing weekly on Speed Sport 1 — and welc...

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Nov. 21, 2025

Mike Lashmet on IndyCar Glory Days & Kevin Krauss on Sim Racing and T…

This week, The Pits Are Open keeps rolling strong on Speed Sport 1 ! Host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith bring you an episode packed with motorsports legends, industry insights, and vintage stories you won’t hear anywhe...

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Nov. 14, 2025

Mike Good on PRI 2025 & Christian Rasmussen on Racing for the Future

The Pits Are Open officially debuts on Speed Sport 1 ! 🎉 Host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith kick off the new era with an inside look at the upcoming PRI 2025 Trade Show and a conversation with one of IndyCar’s most exc...

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Nov. 7, 2025

John Oreovicz on IndyCar’s Lost Generation & Speed Sport 1 Announceme…

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith dive into NASCAR’s Phoenix finale, IndyCar nostalgia, and a massive broadcast announcement. First, Will breaks down the drama at Phoenix Raceway and w...

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Nov. 3, 2025

Faith, Finance & Fast Lanes with Frank Clement and Chris Tate

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith share stories of faith, perseverance, and horsepower. First, Frank Clement , Senior Vice President of America’s Christian Credit Union , joins to talk...

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Oct. 27, 2025

Heidi Bandisch on Racership & J.R. Hildebrand on Blackbird 66

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith explore innovation, technology, and legacy across motorsports. First, Heidi Bandisch , founder and CEO of Racership , joins to unveil her groundbreaki...

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Oct. 21, 2025

Erica Sietsma on Sponsorship Tech & Firefighter Racer Chris King

In this week’s episode of The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith deliver another high-octane hour of motorsports conversation — from Silly Season shakeups to stories of courage on and off the track. Wil...

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Oct. 14, 2025

Kelly Pfleiger on Building Racing Websites & Jason Vansickle on the I…

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith dig into the evolving world of motorsports marketing and history. First, Kelly Pfleiger , President of P1 Web Development , shares how he’s transformi...

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Oct. 7, 2025

Brad Zimmerman on IMSA, IndyCar’s Future, and Pikes Peak Legend Loni …

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith welcome two powerhouse guests from opposite sides of the racing world. First up, Brad Zimmerman —former marketing leader at Chip Ganassi Racing and Pr...

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Sept. 26, 2025

IndyCar Silly Season, Schaeffer Oil Legacy, and AJ Foyt Racing’s JP M…

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith dive into the latest IndyCar silly season moves, celebrate new sponsorship partners, and talk legacy, leadership, and racing business with two powerho...

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Sept. 19, 2025

IndyCar Schedule Critique, Tony Stewart Crash, and Rising Star Jordan…

This week on The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith break down a packed weekend in racing. From Bristol’s NASCAR drama to Tony Stewart’s terrifying NHRA crash, and the much-debated 2026 IndyCar schedule...

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Sept. 15, 2025

Lochie Hughes & Nathan Brown on IndyCar’s Wild Silly Season

This week on The Pits Are Open , brought to you by SpeedSport and America’s Christian Credit Union , we tackle the craziest IndyCar silly season in decades. With shocking rumors about Verizon potentially leaving Penske , NTT ...

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Sept. 8, 2025

Nathan Byrd & IndyCar’s Shifting Future

This week on The Pits Are Open , brought to you by SpeedSport and Redline Ace , we cover a weekend packed with drama—Christian Rasmussen’s crash at Nashville, Joseph Newgarden saving Penske’s season, and the bombshell: Will P...

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Aug. 29, 2025

Racing Legends, Nitro Allie & IndyCar’s Big Weekend

This week on The Pits Are Open , brought to you by SpeedSport and Redline Ace , we recap one of the most thrilling IndyCar weekends at Milwaukee, celebrate Christian Rasmussen’s fearless first win, and dive into the world of ...

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Aug. 22, 2025

Racing, Broadcasting, and Mental Health in Motorsports

In this episode of The Pits Are Open, Will Marotti welcomes two incredible conversations from the heart of motorsports. Legendary broadcaster Ralph Sheheen shares the story of Speed Sport’s evolution, the rise of Speed Sport ...

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Aug. 18, 2025

Portland Fireworks, Sponsorship Secrets & IndyCar’s Past with Maria P…

The Pits Are Open returns with a jam-packed episode that blends on-track drama, behind-the-scenes sponsorship strategy, and a deep dive into IndyCar’s most turbulent era. Fresh off the Portland race weekend, we break down Ale...

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