EP 1 | Inside the St. Pete IndyCar Opener + Todd Ault’s Ultimate Fan Story

The checkered flag has flown… but there’s still time for one more lap around. In the first episode of One More Lap Around on IndyCar Radio, Michael Young and Todd Ault break down the 2026 Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, where Alex Palou opened the season with a dominant win. But this show isn’t just about race results. Todd shares how a kid who grew up listening to the Indianapolis 500 on the radio and watching racing on ABC’s Wide World of Sports eventually found himself living every fan’s dream — experiencing IndyCar from pit lane, team hospitality, and the grid while still seeing himself as just a fan who loves the greatest racing in the world. 🏁 In this episode: • Alex Palou’s dominant St. Petersburg victory • Early race chaos and key moments from the season opener • Drivers to watch in 2026 • Todd Ault’s journey from lifelong fan to inside the IndyCar paddock • Why the Indy 500 is still the greatest spectacle in racing • How fans can get closer to the sport than ever before This is IndyCar through the eyes of someone who never stopped being a fan. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3Cgz... 🎟 WIN THE TODD AULT INDYCAR EXPERIENCE Text ONE MORE LAP to 31798 for a chance to win a VIP IndyCar race experience for two, including: • Pit passes • Team hospitality access • Inside-the-paddock experience • A weekend living the IndyCar dream As Todd says, the goal is simple: give fans the chance to experience racing beyond the grandstands.