Episodes
The Spirit of Trans Am: Ralph Shaheen & Adam Andretti Talk Legacy, Ra…
In this special Trans Am-focused episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti welcomes two motorsports legends: Ralph Shaheen, the iconic broadcaster and current voice of the Trans Am Series, and Adam Andretti, the first A...
Inside IndyCar History: Johnny Parsons, Road America Recap & Modern S…
In this episode of The Pits Are Open, hosts Will Marotti and Alex Smith break down the action from Road America, where Alex Palou snagged another win and Santino Ferrucci impressed with another podium. Then, racing legend Joh...
Remembering Ontario Motor Speedway & Gateway Race Recap
This week on The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti dives deep into the legacy of the legendary Ontario Motor Speedway with Mike Allen, a retired U.S. Air Force officer and the foremost historian on the track. Mike shares insig...
Vintage Indy, Father's Day Racing & IndyCar Insights
This Father's Day edition of The Pits Are Open takes you trackside with exclusive updates from Worldwide Technology Raceway at Gateway. Host Will Marotti is joined by Nathan Brown, IndyCar reporter for IndyStar, who breaks do...
How to Fund a Race Team: Inside Sponsorship, IndyCar Growth & Industr…
In this special edition of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti dives deep into the business side of racing — how teams get funded, land sponsors, and stay on the grid. Joined by industry experts Reid Mobley (Momentum Sports)...
Inside the Chaos of the 2025 Indy 500: Penske's Penalty, McLaughlin’s…
The 2025 Indianapolis 500 delivered one of the most chaotic, emotional, and controversial races in recent memory—and The Pits Are Open breaks it all down. Host Will Marotti is joined by motorsport insiders Tony Donahue and Ke...
Penske Penalties Rock Indy 500, Jagger Jones Interview, and Robert Sh…
In this explosive episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti tackles the biggest controversy of the 2024 racing season: the Team Penske technical violation scandal that shook qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. From the...
Indy Practice Updates, Simon Sykes Interview & Catherine Legge on NAS…
Featured Guests: ✅ Simon Sykes (2023 USF2000 Champion) – Simon joins the show to talk about returning to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, testing with Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing, and the path from karting to IndyCar. He refl...
Brad Hayes on Kenyan Midgets, Megan Meyer on Sponsorship & NHRA Comeb…
Featured Guests: ✅ Brad Hayes (Owner, Brad Hayes Racing & Kenyan Midget Series) – Brad shares his journey from Formula Ford driver to team owner and racing series operator. Learn how the Kenyan Midget Series is shaping the ne...
Hybrid Testing at IMS, Kyle Larson's IndyCar Future, & David Land Tal…
In this loaded episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti is joined by IndyStar’s Nathan Brown and motorsports content creator David Land to break down the latest from Indianapolis—including test day developments, driver...
IndyCar Test Day at IMS, F1 Drama Recap, and Hybrid Tech Breakdown
In this on-the-ground episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti brings you live to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for IndyCar testing, while Alex holds down the studio with a sharp recap of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix...
Ralph Sheheen on FAST TV, Tony Stewart's NHRA Milestone, & IndyCar's …
In this episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti brings the heat with two powerhouse guests and a brutally honest conversation on the future of American motorsports. From the broadcast blackout and plummeting IndyCar r...
Long Beach Grand Prix Preview, Racing History, and Sponsorship Wisdom
In this episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti delivers a dynamic mix of racing insight, legendary motorsports stories, and powerful business wisdom from two iconic guests. From the 50th anniversary of the Long Beach...
Vintage Indy History, Dan Gurney’s Eagles, and Racing with Christian …
In this special on-the-road edition of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti heads to Indianapolis for a behind-the-scenes tour of historic race cars, legendary engines, and an inside look at the business of modern IndyCar rac...
Thermal Blackout, IndyCar Drama & Inside the New IMS Museum
In this packed episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti dives into the controversy at the IndyCar Thermal Club race, the state of TV coverage on FOX, and an exclusive first look inside the completely renovated Indianap...
Race Graphics, Team Ownership, and Thermal Club Preview
In this episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti welcomes two dynamic guests for a deep dive into the world of motorsports branding, team ownership, and upcoming IndyCar action at Thermal Club. Whether you’re a young d...
IndyCar & NHRA Insights, SpeedSport Evolution & Sponsorship Secrets
🏎️ In this episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti is joined by two incredible guests as they explore IndyCar updates, NHRA racing, motorsports marketing, and the evolution of SpeedSport. ✅ Joe Tripp (CEO & Managing P...
Saint Pete IndyCar Recap, Sponsorship Strategies & Insider Insights
🏎️ In this episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti breaks down the latest in IndyCar racing, sponsorship strategies, and industry trends with two powerhouse guests: ✅ Tony Donahue (Tony D Podcast) – Longtime Indianapo...
Sponsorship Secrets, IndyCar Updates & Saint Pete Preview
🏁 In this episode of The Pits Are Open, host Will Marotti dives into the latest motorsports news, including: ✅ Inside IndyCar: A deep dive into the 2025 NTT IndyCar season, sponsorship challenges, and the impact of the latest...
Motorsports is Expensive | How to get sponsors Pt. 1
Special guest Alex Striler shares his expertise and advice on approaching sponsorship.
The Pits Are Open | Why do we close the pits?
The first episode of The Pits Are Open featuring discussion about the Daytona 500, IndyCar Super Bowl Commercials, Big Staffing Changes at IndyCar and special Guest Mike Lashmett, President of VintageIndy.