Fast Cars & Funny Stories: Indy 500 Preview

Hosts Abby Meyer and Sara Proctor recap a weather-disrupted IndyCar week at IMS, noting qualifying was rained out Saturday and run Sunday without the planned top-15 format. They run through the full Indy 500 starting order, highlighting inspection penalties sending Jack Harvey and Caio Collet to the back, Alex Palou on pole, Alexander Rossi second despite a Monday crash and outpatient procedures, and “Redemption Dave” Malukas on the front row, plus notable starters like Conor Daly eighth and Pato O’Ward sixth in a backup car. They preview Carb Day with cold/wet forecasts and give attendee advice on clothing, sunscreen, coolers, safety, and respecting drivers and officials. They also preview the 2026 Weenie 500, its returning and new Wienermobiles, trophy and wreath details, and rain-running plans, then share Indy 500 winner picks and dark horses.

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Fast Cars & Funny Stories: Indy 500 Preview is an episode from Fast Cars Fast Girls by FastCarsFastGirls Indycar Podcast.

This episode is 23:56 long.

This episode was published on May 22, 2026.

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