Shows
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.85 - Mac ClarkHeading into his home race at the Ontario Honda Dealers Toronto Indy, Canadian Mac Clark has been racking up impressive podium performances all season racing with Exclusive Autosport in the USF Pro 2000 series. Clark will be gunning for his first win of the season this weekend, and the 2022 USF Juniors champion would like nothing more to make that happen on home soil. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden caught up with Mac at the beginning of Race Week.
2025-07-1452 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.84 - Thomas SchrageWith just five races over two events left on the 2025 USF2000 schedule, VRD Racing’s Thomas Schrage heads to the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto tied for the championship points lead. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden spoke with the two-time race winner about his career, this year’s success, and what it will take to score the title and the scholarship in Portland.
2025-07-1142 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.83 - Caleb GafrararNorth Carolina’s Caleb Gafrarar became the newest USF2000 race winner at Mid-Ohio when he was victorious in the first race of the tripleheader over the July 4th weekend. The Pabst Racing driver added another podium and another top-five result to advance to fifth in points, keeping himself in the championship discussion heading to Toronto. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden spoke with Caleb about his impressive karting career, his family’s roots in racing, and move to car racing in 2023.
2025-07-0850 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.82 - Teddy MusellaVRD Racing driver Teddy Musella steered his way into the USF2000 title discussion at Road America with a massive first win in Race 2 as the series heads into the stretch run. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden spoke with the young American ahead of the Mid-Ohio weekend to discuss his career and his extremely consistent rookie season.
2025-07-0135 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.81 - Liam LoiaconoAustralian driver Liam Loiacono scored his first USF Juniors win of the 2025 season at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in early June, mastering the challenging wet conditions in Sunday's Race 2. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sat down with the 17-year-old Jay Howard Driver Development pilot to discuss the win, his season thus far, and his career.
2025-06-0934 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.80 - Ariel ElkinThe hottest driver right now in the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire is Ariel Elkin from TJ Speed Motorsports. The USF Pro 2000 driver from Israel has won three of the last four events, winning two of three on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course before triumphing in the Freedom 90 at IRP at the Carb Night Classic. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sat down with Ariel to discuss his career and a streak of success that has brought him into the championship discussion after a tough start to the season in St Pete.
2025-06-0233 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.79 - Jack JeffersWinning at Indianapolis is a huge achievement for any driver, and when it's your first series victory, it's even more special. Exclusive Autosport's Jack Jeffers know how this feels having scored his maiden USF2000 win in early May at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Texan took over the point lead in the process, and USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sat down with Jack after the victory to discuss his career and the start to the 2025 season.
2025-05-1637 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.78 - Ty FisherRookie Ty Fisher from Zanella Racing is the new point leader in the USF Juniors series after scoring his second win of the season in tough conditions at Barber Motorsports Park. Six straight top-five finishes to start his 2025 campaign is the level of consistency that team owners look for, and the 14-year-old Canadian sat down with USF Pro Insider Rob Howden to discuss his early success.
2025-05-0532 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.77 - Max TaylorIn 2024, VRD Racing's Max Taylor scored wins in both USF Juniors and USF2000, and would eventually take the USF Juniors crown. This year, he's gunning for the USF Pro 2000 title and will also contest five INDY NXT events with HMD Motorsports. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sat down with Max to discuss the start of his 2025 season and his thoughts on his upcoming races in in NXT.
2025-04-1726 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.76 - 2025 USF Juniors Season PreviewUSF Pro Insider Rob Howden takes a deep dive into the grid and schedule for the 2025 USF Juniors program, the first step on the ladder of the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire.
2025-04-0837 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.75 - Jeshua AlianellAfter scoring a podium finish in his USF2000 debut at the Grand Prix of St Petersburg, DE Force Racing driver Jeshua Alianell sat down for a chat with USF Pro Insider Rob Howden to discuss his time in the Skip Barber Racing School Formula Car Series, and his move to USF Juniors in 2024. Alianell followed his third-place finish in Race 1 with another top-10, and heads to NOLA Motorsports Park sitting third in the championship standings.
2025-04-0126 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.74 - Alessandro de TullioAfter running three USF Pro 2000 weekends in 2024 to test the waters and log crucial seat time, Florida's Alessandro de Tullio came out of the gate in 2025 with an impressive win at St Petersburg for Turn 3 Motorsports. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sat down with Alessandro to discuss the intriguing road of experience he's logged to get to where he is today, and how he's evolved over the last three years.
2025-03-2431 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.73 - Liam McNeillyWith the 2025 USF Pro Championships season now underway, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sits down with USF2000 St Pete race winner and current series point leader Liam McNeilly from Jay Howard Driver Development to discuss his career development, his growth throughout his USF Pro debut season in USF Juniors in 2024, and how he's ready to fight for the title this season.
2025-03-2025 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.72 - 2025 USF Pro 2000 Season PreviewThe Grand Prix of St. Petersburg is just days away, and with it comes the start of the 2025 USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire. In this show, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden provides a team-by-team, driver-by-driver preview of USF Pro 2000, which is the top series in the USF Pro ladder system. The champion will receive almost $595,000 to move to INDY NXT in 2026, so the fight will start from the first green flag this weekend.
2025-02-2539 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.71 - 2025 USF2000 Season PreviewWith the start to the 2025 USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire just around the corner at St. Petersburg, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden is back with his first podcast of the year, previewing the USF2000 Championship. Listen now to get up to speed on who will be fighting for the title and the scholarship to move to USF Pro 2000 in 2026.
2025-02-1933 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.70 - Joao Vergara / Christian CameronThe USF Juniors drivers put on a show at Road America and in this episode of the podcast, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden reviews the event from ‘America’s National Park of Speed’. Rob also chats with Exclusive Autosport’s Joao Vergara and VRD Racing’s Christian Cameron.
2024-08-1453 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.69 - Augie Soto-Schirripa / Leonardo EscorpioniWith the 2024 USF Juniors season heading into the home stretch, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden previews the Road America tripleheader, which will set the stage for the finale in Portland at the end of August. Rob also chats with VIR race winner and title contender Augie Soto-Schirripa from Inter MS and 14-year-old Leonardo Escorpioni from Zanella Racing.
2024-08-0650 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.68 - Simon Sikes / Nicolas GiaffoneUSF Pro Insider Rob Howden takes a quick look at the action from the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto and provides his 'takeways' from the event. He also chats with a pair of current USF Pro Championships scholarship winners - USF Pro 2000 Toronto winner Simon Sikes from Pabst Racing and DE Force Racing's Nicolas Giaffone, who's had a strong second half of the USF2000 season.
2024-07-241h 17
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.67 - Mac Clark / Joey BrienzaINDYCAR's race north of the border in Toronto is one of the most popular amongst not only the fans, but the drivers and team as well. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden previews the 2024 edition of the iconic event, which is the biggest of the year for DE Force Racing's Canadian driver Mac Clark. Rob chats with Mac about the event and his season, and also checks in with Exclusive Autosport's Joey Brienza, who remains in the USF2000 title fight.
2024-07-161h 09
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.66 - Lochie Hughes / Evagoras PapasavvasThe Tatuus Grand Prix at Mid-Ohio certainly elevated the excitement in all three series title battles of the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden provides a quick overview of the event and also chats with USF Pro 2000 point leader Lochie Hughes and Mid-Ohio race winner Evagoras Papasavvas.
2024-07-111h 00
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.65 - Jace Denmark / Jack JeffersWith the USF Pro Championships event at Mid-Ohio this weekend, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden previews the weekend, checks in on the championship battles, and speaks with two of the primary combatants, Jace Denmark in USF Pro 2000 and Jack Jeffers in USF Juniors.
2024-07-0259 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.64 - Max Taylor / G3 ArgyrosFresh off a wild weekend at VIR, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden details the event and also chats with USF Juniors Race 1 winner Max Taylor and first time podium finish G3 Argyros about their 2024 seasons to date.
2024-06-191h 00
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.62 - Braden Eves / Tanner DeFabisUSF Pro Insider Rob Howden speaks with the winners of the rain-delayed Carb Night Classic events from Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Rob is joined by Exclusive Autosport's Braden Eves, who won the USF Pro 2000 Freedom 90, and Tanner DeFabis from Jay Howard Driver Development, who was victorious in the USF2000 Freedom 75.
2024-05-301h 03
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.61 - Liam Sceats / Elliot CoxAfter an exciting and hard-fought event on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden offers a quick synopsis before interviews with two drivers who left IMS with crucial podiums finishes. USF Pro 2000 driver Liam Sceats (TJ Speed) chats with Rob on the heels of two runner-up finishes, while USF2000 Race 2 podium finisher Elliot Cox (Sarah Fisher Hartman Racing Development) speaks on his career and his new focus for 2024.
2024-05-141h 05
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.60 - Leandro Juncos / Ava DobsonThe USF Juniors event at Barber Motorsports Park was certainly a wild affair, as USF Pro Insider Rob Howden details in a quick race report. Rob also speaks with DE Force Racing's Leandro Juncos and then checks in with Ava Dobson, who was involved in the massive shunt that ended the opening race of the Friday doubleheader.
2024-05-021h 01
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.59 - Sebastian Wheldon / Michael SucoWith the USF Juniors drivers getting back in action this coming weekend (April 25-26) at Barber Motorsports Park on the same card as both INDYCAR and INDY NXT, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden previews the event. He also chats with VRD Racing drivers Sebastian Wheldon (point leader) and Alabama resident Michael Suco ahead of the second event of their schedule.
2024-04-2345 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.58 - Liam McNeilly / Max GarciaWith the USF Juniors heading to Barber Motorsports Park next week for their second event of 2024, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden provides a brief preview of the event ahead of interviews with NOLA Motorsports Park race winners Liam McNeilly (USF Juniors) from Jay Howard Driver Development and Max Garcia (USF2000) from Pabst Racing.
2024-04-1738 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.57 - 2024 NOLA Recap with Nikita JohnsonAll three series of the USF Pro Championships Presented by Continental Tire were on the docket at NOLA Motorsports Park on the April 5-7 weekend, including the 2024 season opener for the USF Juniors program, and USF Pro Insider Rob Howden provides a recap of the action. He also sits down with current USF Pro 2000 point leader Nikita Johnson from VRD Racing, who scored his second and third wins of the season in New Orleans.
2024-04-1054 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.56 - 2024 USF Juniors Season PreviewWith the start of the 2024 USF Juniors calendar beginning on the April 5-7 weekend at NOLA Motorsports Park, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden dives into a team-by-team preview of the drivers in the program this season. Rob starts the show with a quick report on the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, and the opening rounds for the USF2000 and USF Pro 2000 series.
2024-04-0238 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.55 - Hudson SchwartzAs the USF Juniors schedule heads into its final two weekends of 2023, one of the season's highlights has been the steady improvement of VRD Racing's Hudson Schwartz. The 14-year-old rookie has improved each weekend, qualifying on the front row for both Mid-Ohio races ahead of scoring his second podium finish. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden chatted with Hudson and they discussed his young career, his goals, and how he sees himself as a racer.
2023-07-2426 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.54 - Evagoras PapasavvasJay Howard Driver Development's Evagoras Papasavvas has been one of the drivers to watch in the USF2000 series in 2023, scoring his first victory during a breakout weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in early July. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sat down with the 15-year-old America driver after yet another strong performance, this time at the Honda Indy Toronto.
2023-07-2133 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.53 - Carson EtterUSF Pro Insider Rob Howden provides a race report from the USF2000 and USF Pro 2000 events at Mid-Ohio this past weekend (June 29-July 1), and then sits down with USF Juniors driver Carson Etter from DC Autosport, who made his USF2000 debut at the action-packed race.
2023-07-0340 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.52 - Salvador de AlbaThe resume of Mexican Salvador de Alba is unlike any other driver in the USF Pro Championships system, highlighted by multiple NASCAR Mexico and Super Copa GT titles. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sat down with the 23-year-old after his second straight USF Pro 2000 oval victory, which came in the Freedom 90 at Indianapolis Raceway Park in May. The win vaulted the Exclusive Autosport driver to fourth in the point standings and has provided him significant momentum heading to the next rounds of the championship at Road America.
2023-06-0823 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.51 - Jack JeffersFresh off his win in the third USF Juniors race of the weekend at VIR, Exclusive Autosport's Jack Jeffers sat down to chat with USF Pro Insider Rob Howden to discuss his karting career, his development from the pre-season to now, and what it means to notch that first big USF Pro Championships victory. The 16-year-old Texan also spoke of the family atmosphere under the tent of his chosen race team.
2023-06-0629 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.50 - Quinn ArmstrongAustralian Quinn Armstrong will return to the site of his 2022 American formula car racing debut on the June 2-4 weekend when the sophomore USF Juniors driver and his DE Force Racing team head to VIR for the third stop on the schedule. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden chats with the 16-year-old about the start to his 2023 campaign, his win at Sebring, his thoughts about his VIR return, as well as how fast food differs from USA to his Aussie homeland.
2023-05-3028 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.48 - Lochie HughesIt's been a strong start to the USF2000 season for Australian rookie Lochie Hughes, who leads the series standings heading into the Carb Night Classic Freedom 75 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway on May 26. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden chatted with the Jay Howard Driver Development pilot ahead of this Friday evening's race and discussed Lochie's early success in 2023.
2023-05-2328 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.47 - Al Morey IVAhead of next weekend's USF2000 event at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sat down with series rookie, Indiana resident, and Jay Howard Driver Development pilot Al Morey IV to discuss his short career behind the wheel, how his freshman season has played out thus far, and how the 17-year-old is exciting and ready to tackle the iconic IMS facility.
2023-05-0526 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.45 - Joey BrienzaWith the second season of USF Juniors Presented by Cooper Tires beginning on Thursday (March 23) at Sebring International Raceway, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sat down with expected title contender Joey Brienza to discuss his expectations, as well as his last few years of focused driver development with Exclusive Autosport
2023-03-2131 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.44 - Michael d’OrlandoHeading into the second weekend of the USF Pro 2000 schedule, USF Pro Insider Rob Howden checks in with reigning USF2000 champion and USF Pro 2000 rookie Michael d'Orlando. The Turn 3 Motorsports drivers talks about his championship journey in 2022, his off-season focus, and the start to this new season.
2023-03-1729 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.43 -Simon SikesTwo-time SCCA National Championship Runoffs winner Simon Sikes has all the potential to be an American open-wheel superstar, if not for his lack of funding. It's an age-old story in motorsports. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden sits down with Simon to discuss his dream opportunity with USF2000 powerhouse Pabst Racing in 2023 and his weekend of highs and lows at the season opener at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
2023-03-0929 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.42 - Mac Clark2022 USF Juniors champion Mac Clark is fired up and ready to tackle his freshman USF2000 season, supported by the scholarship provided by Andersen Promotions. USF Pro Insider Rob Howden chatted with the Canadian ahead of the series' Spring Training event at Sebring on February 27-28
2023-02-2325 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastUSF Pro Insider - EP.40 - 2023 Pre-Season PreviewUSF Pro Insider Rob Howden sits down with TSOLadder.com's Steve Wittich to look at the current driver line-ups for the newly-renamed USF Pro Championships Presented by Cooper Tires
2023-01-261h 16
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider - EP.39 - Nick d’OrlandoAhead of the opening round of the inaugural USF Juniors series at Ozarks International Raceway next weekend (April 22-24), RTI Insider Rob Howden connected with expected title contender Nick d'Orlando from DC Autosport with Cape Motorsports to discuss his karting career and his championship success in F1600 in 2021. As part of the 'Getting To Know' segment, Rob and Nick talk about a track day with Daniel Ricciardo, pizza, and Marvel movies.
2022-04-1440 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.31 - Michael MyersRTI Insider Rob Howden sat down with Indianapolis racer Michael Myers on Thursday, July 29 to discuss his transition from off-road ATV racing to open wheel formula car racing in 2018, as well as his second year in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship, running with his family operation.
2021-07-2934 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.30 - Hunter McElreaRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden talks with the most recent Indy Pro 2000 race winner Hunter McElrea of Pabst Racing. They discuss Hunter's season-to-date, his thoughts on the opening oval race at World Wide Technology Raceway, what he'll need to do to win the title, and his goals for 2022.
2021-07-2226 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.29 - Simon SikesRTI Insider Rob Howden chats with Legacy Autosports' Simon Sikes, who is on a tear in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship with four straight podium finishes at Road America and Mid-Ohio.
2021-07-2127 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.28 - St Pete - Christian Brooks and Christian RasmussenRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden sits down with the 'Winning Christians' of the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg. Exclusive Autosport's Christian Brooks swept the action in USF2000 and Jay Howard Driver Development's Christian Rasmussen backed up a runner-up finish on Saturday with his first Indy Pro 2000 win on Sunday. The drivers discuss their weekends and how this success has set the tone for the season.
2021-04-2823 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.27 - Yuven Sundaramoorthy and Prescott CampbellRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden talks with the newest winners in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship, Yuven Sundaramoorthy and Prescott Campbell. The duo broke through with their first career Road To Indy wins at Barber Motorsports Park on the April 16-18 to sit third and first in the championship, respectively, heading into the next event on the 2021 schedule.
2021-04-2023 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.26 - 2021 Season PreviewRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden is joined by Steve Wittich from TSOLadder.com for their annual 'Season Preview' podcast. Rob and Steve work through the USF2000, Indy Pro 2000, and Indy Lights grids and discuss who they expect to see race for wins and championships in 2021.
2021-04-1359 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.25 - Force IndyRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden talks with USF2000's newest team - Force Indy - and their team owner Rod Reid and driver Myles Rowe ahead of the start of the 2021 season.
2021-04-1342 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.24 - Linus LundqvistRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden talks with Indy Lights rookie Linus Lundqvist, who will make his RTI debut in 2021 with HMD Motorsports and Global Racing Group. Lundqvist dominated the FR Americas Championship in the US last year, and also won the 2018 BRDC British F3 title, so he arrives with impressive credentials and a ton of momentum. Many tab the young Swede as a primary championship contender.
2021-04-1330 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.23 - Trey BurkeRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden sits down with USF2000 rookie Trey Burke to discuss his unique career path from Mini Sprint and Sprint Car racing through the Lucas Oil School of Racing and F1600 to the Road To Indy with Joe Dooling Autosport in 2021
2021-03-0828 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.22 - James Roe Jr.Road To Indy Insider Rob Howden speaks with Turn 3 Autosport's James Roe Jr, who was recently announced as their first Indy Pro 2000 Championship driver for the 2021 season. The Irishman finished seventh in the 2020 Formula Regional Americas Championship, and will make his IP2K debut at Barber Motorsports Park in April.
2021-03-0341 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.21 - Ignite AutosportRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden spends time talking with members of the new Ignite Autosport team, which will run with Cape Motorsports in the 2021 Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship. Drivers Spike Kohlbecker and Evan Stamer will be joined by Margay Racing owner and Ignite Autosport Team Manager Keith Freber to discuss the origin of the program and the expectations for 2021.
2021-03-0139 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.20 - Alex PeroniRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden had his first opportunity to chat with 2021 Indy Lights rookie Alex Peroni on February 22, 2021. The Australian will run with Carlin Racing this season, coming off a strong overall performance in the 2020 FIA F3 Championship.
2021-02-2623 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.19 -Jacob AbelRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden sits down with Indy Pro 2000 driver Jacob Abel from Abel Motorsports to discuss the 2021 season. Abel ran a full season in Indy Pro 2000 in 2019 and attended four weekends in 2020, finishing on the podium at Mid-Ohio. The Kentucky resident will be back for the full schedule this season, and he and Rob dove into his career thus far, including his intro to the sport and his aspirations for the future.
2021-02-2328 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.18 - Hunter YeanyRoad To Indy Insider Rob Howden talks with 2020 F4 US Championship title winner Hunter Yeany, who will make his Road To Indy debut this season with Velocity Racing Development in the Indy Pro 2000 Championship Presented by Cooper Tires.
2021-02-1526 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.17 - Ely NavarroThe Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship grid will be both strong and expanded in 2021. Road to Indy Insider Rob Howden chats with USF2000 rookie Ely Navarro on this episode of 'RTI Insider Live'. The 16-year-old from Fishers, IN was the 2020 Lucas Oil School of Racing Formula Car Series champion and will compete with DEForce Racing this season.
2021-02-0824 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.16 - Josh GreenRoad to Indy Insider Rob Howden kicks off the 2021 season of interview shows with Turn 3 Motorsport's Josh Green, who will contend his sophomore season in the Cooper Tires USF2000 Championship.
2021-02-0532 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.12 - Sting Ray RobbAs part of his 2020 season review shows, Road to Indy Insider Rob Howden spent some time chatting with Indy Pro 2000 champion Sting Ray Robb from Juncos Racing. The American had a spectacular second half of the season and put an exclamation point on the campaign, winning in St. Petersburg while also resetting both the qualifying and race lap track records.
2020-12-0245 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.10 - Dan AndersenFollowing Wednesday's official confirmation of the return of the Indy Lights program in 2021, Road to Indy Insider and series voice Rob Howden sat down with Andersen Promotions CEO Dan Andersen to discuss the announcement, the enhancements added to the scholarships, and the new IndyCar test for the top-three drivers in the 2021 championship.
2020-10-0819 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.7 - IMS Road Course PreviewIt was quick turn-around for the Indy Pro 2000 Championship teams as the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires were back racing on the IMS road course on Thursday and Friday. Before heading to the next event, Road To Indy Insider Rob Howden spoke with World Wide Technology Raceway winner Devlin De Francesco, as well as two young drivers who were set to make their USF2000 debuts that weekend with Legacy Autosport - Michael Myers and Simon Sikes.
2020-09-0242 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.6 - Mid-Ohio DebriefThe Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires held a mid-week event at Mid-Ohio on July 29-30 and a pair of drivers delivered breakout performances. Sting Ray Robb of Juncos Racing and Reece Gold from Cape Motorsports each enjoyed career finishes in their respective series. The duo joined RTI Insider Rob Howden to 'debrief' their performances and look forward to the upcoming oval event at Lucas Oil Raceway on August 21.
2020-08-0539 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.4 - Road America DebriefThe Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires completed its first event of the 2020 season at Road America on July 9-10 and RTI Insider Rob Howden reviews the weekend's action in USF2000 and Indy Pro 2000. In this edition of the 'Debrief', Rob is joined by Turn 3 Motorsports' Danial Frost and Cape Motorsports' Josh Green.
2020-07-1539 min
EKN Radio NetworkHappy Hour with Howden: February 25, 2006The EKN Radio Network continues to dive into the ARCHIVES for the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ podcast. This episode takes us back to the start of the 2006 season, as the EKN crew attended the KMI Kart Show Expo in St. Charles, Illinois. A number of industry members and karters from all over North America and the world converged on the Pheasant Run Resort to introduce the new products for the season and network within the community. Super Kart Illustrated, the magazine for Howden Media Group at the time, held their annual SKI Awards for the 2005 season. Rob Howden and Davi...2020-07-0952 min
EKN Radio NetworkHappy Hour with Howden: November 12, 2005The ARCHIVES of the EKN Radio Network continue has we present you with the third ever ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ show. Taped at the Superkarts! USA SuperNationals IX, join HMG owner Rob Howden, Super Kart Illustrated Editor Tim Blaney and EKN Managing Editor David Cole on the front stretch of the SuperNats circuit outside Sam Boyd Stadium on November 12, 2005. The trio discuss the latest news in the sport and discuss that actions up to SuperSunday at the SuperNationals. Sitting down for interviews include SuperPro drivers Alan Rudolph and Ron White.
2020-07-0757 min
EKN Radio NetworkHappy Hour with Howden: October 15, 2005The ARCHIVES of the EKN Radio Network have been opened up to provide you the opportunity to hear stories and news of the past through the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ show. The first ever taped episode took place on October 15, 2005 during the Stars of Karting event at the Iron Rock Raceway in Austin, Texas. Located on the airport grounds, the facility hosted the series finale, crowning the 2005 national champions. HMG owner Rob Howden Super Kart Illustrated editor Tim Blaney and EKN Managing Editor David Cole set up in the Champion Racing compound Saturday evening for the inaugural show. Champion Raci...2020-07-0659 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRTI Insider Live - EP.1 - Steve WittichWith the opening round of the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires at Road America now just two weeks away, Rob is pleased to debut the new RTI Insider Facebook Live show. In this first episode, Rob welcomed Steve Wittich from TSOLadder.com to discuss the current status of the RTI, and to bring everyone up to speed on several topics, including a series-by-series preview for Road America. In addition to the podcast version of the show, you can also see the live edition on Facebook and Rob's YouTube channel.
2020-06-241h 03
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.26 - 2020 St. Pete PreviewThe 2020 Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires season is about to kick off at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg in Florida. The 'RTI Insider' Rob Howden works through the entry lists, discusses the speeds at the recent official 'Spring Training' test at Homestead and provides his thoughts on the potential championship challengers in Indy Lights, Indy Pro 2000 and USF2000.
2020-03-111h 07
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.25 - 2020 Pre-Season Preview with Steve WittichTSOLadder.com's Steve Wittich returns to join Road to Indy Insider Rob Howden for an early look at the 2020 Road to Indy season. We go through each of the three series, team-by-team, detailing the drivers who are already confirmed and those who we expect to be competing this season.
2020-02-011h 26
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.24 - 2019 Portland - Breakdown with Steve WittichTSOLadder.com's Steve Wittich joins Road to Indy Insider Rob Howden for this 'Breakdown' podcast reviewing the RTI's 2019 visit to Portland International Raceway. The USF2000 and Indy Pro 2000 races were both swept by the new championship point leaders (McElrea and Kirkwood) while Indy Lights enjoyed its seventh different winner of the season (Sowery). Rob and Steve discuss the on-track competition along with many nods to the 2020 season.
2019-09-071h 17
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.23 - 2019 WWTR - Breakdown with Nick YeomanThe RTI Insider Rob Howden welcomes IndyCar Radio Network Indy Lights anchor Nick Yeoman to the 'Insider Breakdown', as the duo takes a deep dive into the Indy Lights race at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway. Rob begins the show with his review of the Indy Pro 2000 race, and he also previews the upcoming Road to Indy event at Portland International Raceway on Labor Day weekend.
2019-08-2850 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.22 - 2019 Mid-Ohio - Breakdown with Steve WittichSteve Wittich from TracksideOnline.com and TSOLadder.com joins Rob Howden to review the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires events at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course from the July 26-28 weekend. In this show, they discuss the on-track action as well as the current championship battles heading into the final events of the season.
2019-08-011h 07
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.21 - 2019 Toronto - BreakdownFresh off a street battle at Toronto's Exhibition Place, the Road to Indy Insider Rob Howden breaks down the action in Canada with Chris DeHarde from MotorsportsTribune.com. The action from the July 12-14 weekend was thrilling, packed with wheel-to-wheel racing, driver errors and more than a little chaos.
2019-07-181h 09
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.20 - Cape Motorsports' Braden EvesCooper Tires USF2000 Championship point leader Braden Eves joins the Road to Indy Insider Rob Howden on this new podcast interview. The two discuss the Ohio resident's karting and open wheel formula car career, his 2019 season to date, and how he's developed as a driver since joining Cape Motorsports.
2019-07-0238 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.18 - 2019 Road America - Breakdown with Steve WittichTSOLadder.com's Steve Wittich joins Rob Howden for the 'Breakdown' discussion of the events from Road America on the June 21-23 weekend. They discuss the on-track action from 'America's National Park of Speed' and touch on the current championship battles, then look forward to the upcoming event on the streets of Toronto.
2019-06-281h 04
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.18 - 2019 Freedom Winners - Askew, Frost and ShieldsRoad to Indy Insider Rob Howden talks with the talented winners of the Freedom races on Carb Day in Indianapolis. Oliver Askew, Danial Frost and Cameron Shields discuss their big victories in Indy Lights, Indy Pro 2000 and USF2000 and how they're focused on the upcoming rounds at Road America.
2019-06-061h 07USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.17 - 2019 IMS - BreakdownRoad to Indy Insider Rob Howden is joined by Joey Barnes from MotorsportsTribune.com to review the Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires events from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Raceway on Carb Day in May. Andretti Autosport's Oliver Askew won the 17th running of the Freedom 100, while Exclusive Autosport's Danial Frost and Newman Wachs Racing's Cameron Shields won the Freedom 90 and Freedom 75, respectively.
2019-05-311h 08
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.16 - INDYCAR GP BreakdownRoad to Indy Insider Rob Howden breaks down the action from the INDYCAR Grand Prix weekend on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which took place on May 9-11, including USF2000, Indy Pro 2000 and Indy Lights.
2019-05-1751 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.15 - 2019 COTA - BreakdownRoad to Indy Insider Rob Howden discusses the Indy Lights action at the Circuit of the Americas in this edition of the 'Breakdown' podcast. Andretti Autosport's Oliver Askew swept the wins in Austin to take over the championship point lead. Rob breaks down the action and offers insight into the track and the ongoing growth of the drivers competing in the series in 2019.
2019-03-2834 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.14 - 2019 St. Petersburg - BreakdownTSOLadder.com's Steve Wittich joins Road to Indy Insider Rob Howden on the first 'Breakdown' podcast of the 2019 season. Rob and Steve review the season opener at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, which took place on March 8-10, 2019. The driver line-up is strong in USF2000, Indy Pro 2000 and Indy Lights, as four different drivers scored wins, including weekend sweeps by Parker Thompson and Braden Eves. Listen to the show to get up to speed on the action from the first weekend of the year.
2019-03-161h 09
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.13 - 2019 Season PreviewRoad to Indy Insider Rob Howden provides an overview of the current and potential driver line-ups for all three of the Road To Indy Presented by Cooper Tires series - USF2000, Indy Pro 2000 and Indy Lights. With the opening rounds of the program set to go on the March 8-10 weekend at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, this podcast will bring all of the RTI and IndyCar fans up to speed.
2019-02-2651 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.12 - Mid-Ohio BreakdownTSOLadder.com's Steve Wittich joins MRTI Insider Rob Howden on this 'Breakdown' episode, as they work through the Road to Indy events from this past weekend at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (July 27-29). This year's USF2000 title was clinched in the first race of the tripleheader by Cape Motorsports' Kyle Kirkwood, but the Pro Mazda and Indy Lights championships are still up for grabs. Get up to speed on all the action!
2018-08-011h 02USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.10 - Toronto BreakdownThe streets of Toronto offered up a true challenge to the drivers of the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires, mixing in new and old pavement, concrete corners and a narrow racetrack. MRTI Insider Rob Howden goes solo with this Breakdown show, detailing the on-track action at the season's only trip north of the border. Rob discusses some of the chaos that characterized the event, as well as some of the behind-the-scenes storylines that make the MRTI so intriguing. Make sure to subscribe to the Road to Indy Insider Podcast on iTunes so that you don't miss an...2018-07-1953 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.9 - Toronto ReviewAhead of what we expect to be an epic battle on the Streets of Toronto, the MRTI Insider Rob Howden delves deep into the paddock and the USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights line-ups to discuss this weekends' events, the season, the title battles and the future prospects of the competitors. In this late Thursday recording, Rob runs with some tangent thinking on a few drivers and the sport itself. Motorsport, and the MRTI, is anything but boring.
2018-07-1358 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.7 - Road America BreakdownAfter an exciting and enjoyable week at 'America's National Park of Speed', the MRTI Insider Rob Howden is joined by MotorsportTribune.com's Chris DeHarde to breakdown the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tire events at Road America.
2018-06-2753 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.6 - Road America PreviewThe 'MRTI Insider' Rob Howden previews this weekend's Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires event at Road America, discussing new drivers, team staffing changes, and the championship battles. Rob also provides his insight on who to watch in Elkhart Lake in all three MRTI series - USF2000, Pro Mazda and Indy Lights.
2018-06-2237 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.4 - Kyle KirkwoodKyle Kirkwood has arrived on the MRTI scene with Cape Motorsports in USF2000 as the 2017 F4 US Championship title winner, and the highly-rated American karting graduate sits down to talk with MRTI Insider Rob Howden about the start of the 2018, his transition from karts to cars, and what he looks forward to for the remainder of the season.
2018-05-2130 min
EKN Radio NetworkHappy Hour with Howden: May 4, 2018The 2018 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour continued with ninth annual SpringNationals taking place at the Phoenix Kart Racing Association in Glendale, Arizona. The nine IAME and Stock Honda divisions took part in Round Three and Four in extreme weather conditions that included record high triple digit temperatures throughout the weekend. On Friday, EKN’s Rob Howden provided the call of the final practice session for all seven race groups around the ‘Formula K Raceway’, serving as the newest episode of the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’. Sitting down with Howden during the broadcast included CRG Nordam driver Tyler Maxson and Alan Rudolph of...2018-05-151h 38EKN Radio NetworkHappy Hour with Howden: April 13, 2018The 2018 Challenge of the Americas closed out the winter season with the third and final event in the championship. The Simraceway Performance Karting Center in Sonoma, California played host to the fifth and sixth rounds of Challenge, crowning the seven Rok Cup USA champions. On Friday, EKN’s Rob Howden provided the call of the final practice session for all seven race groups around the ‘National Reverse’ layout, serving as the newest episode of the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’. Sitting down with Howden included Challenge promoter Andy Seesemann, Rok Shifter Senior driver Nicky Hays, JH Motorsports’ Josh Huff, and Mike Rolison...2018-04-252h 28
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.2 - Sting Ray Robb InterviewIn what was initially intended to be the first episode of our new Road to Indy Insider Podcast, Rob Howden chatted with Team Pelfrey Pro Mazda driver Sting Ray Robb in early April to discuss his karting career and his journey into the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires.
2018-04-1933 min
USF Pro Insider PodcastRoad To Indy Insider Podcast - EP.1 - St. Pete Review / Barber PreviewMRTI Insider Rob Howden reviews the opening round of the Mazda Road to Indy Presented by Cooper Tires in St. Petersburg, and previews this weekend's event at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama
2018-04-1837 minEKN Radio NetworkHappy Hour with Howden: March 2, 2018The 2018 Superkarts! USA Pro Tour kicked off with the second annual WinterNationals on March 2-4. The NOLA Motorsports Park in Avondale, LA hosted the event for a second straight time, welcoming 212 drivers to compete in the five IAME and four Honda divisions. Friday, EKN’s Rob Howden provided the call of the final practice session for all seven race groups around the 1.1-mile course, serving as the newest episode of the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’. Sitting down with the official voice of SKUSA was Cadet racer Elliot Cox, Master driver Travis Irving, Nick Tucker of Nitro Kart, and 2017 EKN Driver...2018-03-141h 42EKN Radio NetworkHappy Hour with Howden: February 23, 2018The ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ returned for the second stop for Challenge of the Americas. The premier winter series on the west coast made its return to the southern California area and the CalSpeed Karting facility in Fontana, California. EKN’s Rob Howden provided the call of the Pre-Qualifying session for all seven race groups on Friday, February 23 around the 7/10-mile ‘Grande’ course. During the 2.5-hour show, series promoter Andy Seesemann joins Howden, along with Senior Rok point leader Jim McKinney, Briggs 206 Senior racer David Vasquez and Rok Shifter Senior driver Alex Keyes.
2018-03-062h 27EKN Radio NetworkHappy Hour with Howden: February 9, 2018The ‘Happy Hour with Howden’ is back, making a return to the Ocala Gran Prix for the finale event of the 2018 Superkarts! USA Winter Series. EKN’s Rob Howden sits down on the mic for 2.5 hours as the classes complete their final practice session on Friday, February 9 around the 6/10-mile circuit. During that time, Rolison Performance Group’s Mike Rolison sits down to talk about the task of driver development and what the leading race team is doing for 2018.
2018-02-201h 46EKN Radio NetworkHappy Hour with Howden: January 26, 2018One of the original audio shows that had a home on the old eKartingNews.com site was the ‘Happy Hour with Howden’. Many of the shows were recorded actually on the racetrack at day’s end, in the paddock or in the lobby of the host hotel. We discussed the event and the sport, and enjoyed the participation of many great guests.
The show is making a return this year, and is primed for the busy 2018 season. The ‘Happy Hour’ will allow EKN Publisher Rob Howden to sit down and talk about the sport with key people during the...2018-02-052h 29
eKartingNews.com Happy Hour with Howden Presented by BridgestoneEKN Happy Hour with Howden Presented by Bridgestone - Show 16HMG World Headquarters Date: February 1, 2007 Venue: Howden Media Group - Cambridge, ON, Canada Guests: No Guests As the first month closes for the 2007 year, the EKN duo put in their first Happy Hour show of the season, with new presenting sponsor Bridgestone. Rob Howden and David Cole completed production on the final issue of Super Kart Illustrated and with the discs burning to go to the printers, the two sat down to record the first podcast of ’07. Beginning with the latest news over the EKN Newswire, the two discussed the State of the Sport, regarding th...2007-02-0200 mineKartingNews.com Happy Hour with Howden Presented by BridgestoneEKN One-on-One with Rob Howden - SKUSA’s Tom Kutscher and Jim BaltutisSKUSA SuperNationals XDate: November 12, 2006Location: Sam Boyd Stadium - Las Vegas, NVGuests: Tom Kutscher and Jim BaltutisWith the tenth annual Superkarts! USA SuperNationals now behind us, discussions centered on the future of the predominantly shifter kart organization became a hot topic on Sunday night in Las Vegas. This year’s SuperNats was a massive success on all counts, from the race day organization and marketing to the on-track action and huge purse. In the aftermath of the event, the future looks very bright for the re-birth efforts of the program. The statement ‘We’r...2007-01-2600 mineKartingNews.com Happy Hour with Howden Presented by BridgestoneEKN Happy Hour with Howden - Show 10Desert MINI Grand PrixDate: June 3, 2006Venue: Buffalo Bills Hotel & Casino - Primm, NVGuests: Randy Neal (PCH Motorsports), Joe Ramos (SSC Racing), Paul Zalud (Stars of Karting) and Don St. Ours (IKF Region 7)After nearly two months away from the podcast mics, the EKN staff of Rob Howden and David Cole sat down after a hot day at the Stars of Karting Desert MINI Grand Prix for another edition of the Happy Hour program. The team set up shop under the PCH Motorsports tent and discussed the latest news and Saturday’s events fo...2006-07-1100 mineKartingNews.com Happy Hour with Howden Presented by BridgestoneEKN One on One with Rob Howden - Scott SpeedSKUSA SuperNationals IXDate: November 13, 2005Location: Sam Boyd Stadium - Las Vegas, NVGuest: Scott Speed At the SKUSA SuperNationals in November, the paddock greeted former event winner and 2001 Super Kart Illustrated Driver of the Year Scott Speed, the newest American Formula 1 pilot. Speed was in town to visit with his old friends and to watch a little top-level karting action as well. EKN Publisher Rob Howden had a chance to sit down with Speed during the busy SuperSunday in Vegas to chat with him about his karting past, his past year in...2006-03-0600 min