Episodes

On this episode of The Pits Are Open , Will Marotti and Alex Smith break down a huge weekend for IndyCar, reflect on the strong launch of the season, and dig into one of the biggest issues in racing today: the gap between dri...

In this episode of The Pits Are Open , Will Marotti and producer Alex Smith break down a huge weekend across motorsports. 🏁 IndyCar returns at St. Petersburg 🏁 Tyler Reddick’s historic NASCAR three-peat 🏁 The future of IndyCa...

This week on The Pits Are Open , Will Marotti and Alex Smith return live and immediately break down one of the biggest announcements in modern IndyCar history. Honda and Chevrolet officially re-commit as engine manufacturers ...

This week marks one full year of The Pits Are Open — and this anniversary episode delivers two powerful stories from opposite ends of the racing world: grassroots ownership in Trans Am and the explosive growth of sim racing. ...

This episode of The Pits Are Open delivers one of the most thought-provoking and forward-looking conversations of the year. Host Will Marotti and executive producer Alex Smith break down the biggest headlines in racing before...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...