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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