Aug. 29, 2025

Racing Legends, Nitro Allie & IndyCar’s Big Weekend

Racing Legends, Nitro Allie & IndyCar’s Big Weekend

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 drag racing with our special guest Nitro Allie.

We also discuss IndyCar’s new iRacing partnership, grassroots racing’s future, and what it takes to break into motorsports. Later, motorsports attorney Wes Zirkle joins us to give an insider’s perspective on the business of racing and representing top drivers.

  • 00:00 – 03:00 | Opening thoughts, Milwaukee recap, Christian Rasmussen’s bold victory

  • 03:08 – 04:50 | IndyCar & iRacing announce new multi-year video game partnership

  • 05:00 – 28:30 | Guest: Nitro Allie — drag racing ambassador, coroner, and promoter

    • Balancing a career in law enforcement with racing passion

    • Founding of “Nitro Allie” persona & inspiration from her father

    • Advocacy for safe racing vs. street racing

    • NHRA involvement, kids in motorsports, and future podcast plans

  • 30:00 – 39:00 | Guest: Wes Zirkle — attorney & advisor in motorsports

    • Behind the scenes of Christian Rasmussen’s win

    • The realities of IndyCar business & driver development

    • Mentorship, humility, and Rossi’s team spirit

  • Nitro Allie – Drag racing personality, media host, and law enforcement professional

  • Wes Zirkle – Leading motorsports attorney & driver representative

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