Inside the Chaos of the 2025 Indy 500: Penske's Penalty, McLaughlin’s Crash & Hybrid Backlash

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 Kevin Krauss for an unfiltered debrief of everything that happened on and off the track.

From Scott McLaughlin’s stunning crash before the green flag to the fallout from Penske’s penalty, no topic is off-limits. The episode also explores whether hybrid tech is improving the sport or ruining race strategy, how Alex Palou used backmarker traffic to steal the win, and why Robert Shwartzman’s pole position was completely overshadowed.

Also in this episode: Santino Ferrucci’s unbelievable Indy 500 streak, the future of Honda’s involvement in the series, and the wildest crossover story of all—Kevin Krauss’s shift from professional racing to launching a sausage brand.

Whether you're a die-hard IndyCar fan or new to the sport, this episode gives you front-row insight into the biggest race of the year—straight from the pits.

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