John Oreovicz on IndyCar’s Lost Generation & Speed Sport 1 Announcement
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 why NASCAR’s playoff format is sparking fresh debate across the paddock. Then, veteran motorsports journalist John Oreovicz joins to discuss his new book “Class of ’99” — a deep dive into the lost generation of IndyCar, the legacy of Greg Moore, and the shifting landscape of American open-wheel racing.
Finally, Speed Sport CEO Joe Tripp stops by to deliver huge news: The Pits Are Open is officially joining Speed Sport 1, airing Thursdays at 6 PM ET in prime time starting next week.
Presented by SpeedSport, Redline Ace, Schaeffer Oil, and America’s Christian Credit Union.
00:00 – 03:20 | Opening – SpeedSport & Redline Ace sponsors; Phoenix recap and playoff analysis
03:21 – 27:45 | Guest: John Oreovicz – Inside “Class of ’99,” Greg Moore’s influence, and IndyCar’s transitional era
27:46 – 30:15 | Sponsor Spotlight – America’s Christian Credit Union & Schaeffer Oil
30:16 – 38:30 | Guest: Joe Tripp (Speed Sport CEO) – Official Speed Sport 1 announcement
38:31 – 42:00 | Closing – PRI 2025 preview & future of The Pits Are Open
John Oreovicz – Veteran motorsports journalist & author of Class of ’99
Joe Tripp – CEO of Speed Sport Media; announcing The Pits Are Open’s move to Speed Sport 1
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