Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

In this explosive episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti is joined by SpeedSport CEO Joe Tripp and AutoFluencer founder Erica Sietsma for a deep dive into the business, broadcasting, and branding of motorsports.They ...

In this jam-packed episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti is joined by the multifaceted Kevin Krauss—racer, driving coach, and host of Seventh Gear Overdrive, “the greatest spectacle in podcasting.” Together they unp...

In this episode of The Pits Are Open , host Will Marotti welcomes returning guest Kevin Krauss —host of Seventh Gear Overdrive and AMG performance instructor—for a wide-ranging conversation that hits everything from pit strat...

On this episode of The Pits Are Open , we sit down with motorsports historian, author, and lifelong Indy 500 fan Jim Frey . From the golden era of IndyCar to World War II heroics, Jim takes us on a journey through the hidden ...

In this exciting episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti welcomes back motorsports sponsorship expert JP Moery, who shares his incredible news: he’s been named Senior Vice President of AJ Foyt Racing. JP opens up abou...

In this high-octane episode of The Pits Are Open, Wil Marotti kicks things off with big news: America’s Christian Credit Union is joining the team as a segment sponsor! Wil sits down with CMO Andrew Casanova to discuss ACCU’s...