Episodes

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...