The Indycar Dad Podcast Jan 11, 2026

Indycar Dad Podcast - Episode 1

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Welcome to the IndyCar Dad podcast.

This is the first episode that will be widely circulated,

so I'm going to explain who I am,

why there is an IndyCar Dad podcast,

and why you should listen to it.

I'm Tom, they call me IndyCar Dad

because I go to the IndyCar races

and I'm a friendly dad kind of guy.

So I love IndyCar races

because I find them more fun than any other former racing

and I want you to find them fun as well.

So I started this project to make that happen.

So the focus here is going to be on having fun.

In my opinion, there are four things

that make IndyCar racing fun.

They are great racing, a close-up fan experience,

friends and family, and knowledge of the sport.

So that's what we're going to be focusing on here,

these four things.

The first, great racing,

I'll include podcasts about what's happening,

what factors make it happen,

and where the drama has been or will be.

So second thing, a close-up fan experience.

In IndyCar, you can get really close to the action

and I hope to get even closer for you.

So my focus is only on IndyCar

and I'm trying hard to get access

to everything about the series.

I'll share it with you

and I hope to deliver more information

about IndyCar than any other podcast, believe it or not.

The third thing about IndyCar

that makes it fun is friends and family.

After years of going to the races,

I've met a bunch of people and they go to the races.

So it's an open invitation for me to you

to join this sort of family.

If I ever gain fans from this project

and you see me in person,

you will likely be a person I like

because we have a lot in common.

So if you see me in public, talk to me.

We'll have a fun conversation.

The fourth thing that makes IndyCar racing fun

is knowledge of the sport.

So the more you know about it,

the more fun it becomes.

Now I don't know everything about IndyCar

but I want to learn everything about IndyCar.

I used to be an automotive engineer

and I've been a fan for 50 plus years.

So I definitely know what questions to ask

and I'm going to learn some new stuff.

The other thing about me is I'm pretty good

at explaining things in simple terms

so that everyone can learn.

There you go.

That's it.

I'm here for the fun of it.

I'm not paid.

I don't need money.

I don't need sponsors.

I don't have anything to sell you.

I'm just a super fan

and this is part of my hobby.

So I'm here to have a great time

and I'm here to invite you to have a great time.

So that's what the IndyCar Dad podcast is all about.

Please subscribe and join the family.

About this episode

Tom, known as IndyCar Dad, introduces his podcast focused on the excitement of IndyCar racing. He shares his passion for the sport, emphasizing four key aspects that make it enjoyable: thrilling races, a close fan experience, community with friends and family, and a deepening knowledge of the sport. With over 50 years as a fan and a background in automotive engineering, Tom aims to provide accessible insights and foster a welcoming environment for fellow enthusiasts. Join him on this journey to explore the fun side of IndyCar racing.

Original notes

Welcome to the Indycar Dad podcast.

This is the first episode that will be widely circulated, so I’m going to explain who I am, why there is an Indycar Dad podcast, and why you should listen to it.

I’m Tom. They call me Indycar Dad because I go to the races and I’m a friendly dad kind of guy.

I love Indycar races because I find them fun. I want you to find them fun as well so I started this project to make that happen. So my focus will be on having fun.

In my opinion there are four things that make Indycar racing fun.:

Great racing
A close-up fan experience
friends and family
knowledge of the sport

So that is what we are going to focus upon. Those four things.

Great racing - I’ll include podcasts about what is happening, what factors make it happen, and where the drama will be or has been.
A close up fan experience - I’m hoping to bring you closer than anyone else. My focus is only on Indycar and I’m trying hard to get access to everything about the series. I’ll share it with you. I hope to deliver more information than any other Indycar podcast.
Friends and family - If I ever gain any fans from the project, You will likely be a person that I like a lot. So I don’t see a lot of risk in putting myself out there. If you see me in public, talk to me. We have a lot in common, so I’ll enjoy the conversation.
Knowledge of the sport - I don’t know everything about Indycar, but I want to learn everything about Indycar. I used to be an Automotive Engineer and I’ve been a fan of racing for 50 years so I definitely know what questions to ask, so I’m going to learn some good stuff. Also, I’m good at explaining things in simple terms so you’ll learn it too.

I’m in this for the fun of it. I’m not paid. I don’t need money. I’m not seeking sponsors and I don’t want to sell you anything. This isn’t my job. This is my hobby. I’m a superfan. I’m here to have a great time. So, that’s the Indycar Dad podcast. Please subscribe and join the family.

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