Laps Down Podcast
Join us every week for a fun dive into the excitement of Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR! Hosted by Andrea and MJ, two Midwestern gals with a passion for all things fast, we bring a lighthearted and unserious take to motorsport discussions. Expect plenty of laughs as we cover the latest news and happenings in racing. Don’t miss out—tune in for new episodes and follow us on social media for all the updates!
Episodes
49 episodes
Lapped Traffic w/ Disha: Mental Health and Pressure in Motorsports
Welcome to another episode of Lapped Traffic, a fun bonus episode with some of MJ and Andrea’s closest motorsports friends. Our inner circle, or inner oval if you prefer, of motorsports creatives and buddies we meet at the track. This episode s...
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47:15
Dream IndyCar Podium?; Monster Mile Madness; F1 to Apple TV
A sleepy and poorly lit episode means it will be a good one! This week we talk all thing Toronto and Dover and spend ample time giggling about nothing serious in F1.Instagram: https://www....
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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2:17:46
Too Many NASCAR Road Courses?; Iowa Proves Haters Wrong, Christian Horner Gone
After a tense favorite superhero bit, you can tell Andrea and MJ mean business this week. They cover the IndyCar Iowa double-header that they were boots on the ground for, they also talk about SVG dominance and how it can bore fans and the team...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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2:25:03
Scott Dixon is SO BACK; Oscar Finally Gets Mad; SVG Takes Over Chicago
Please excuse random hard cuts, Andrea was having tech issues…again. What an amazing weekend with lots of Laps Down favs winning in IndyCar and NASCAR. It also provided a SPICY F1 race. Instagram:
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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2:46:37
Should Lando Have a Grandstand?; Saving IndyCar in Iowa; Atlanta Had a Big One
The Austrian Grand Prix offered a bit of a mix up in the midfield and lots of drama covered in this episode. We also weigh the ESPY Best Driver award and the controversial nominees, the Iowa IndyCar Test, and the Atlanta NASCAR Race. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:29:00
Fuel Saving Showdown; Will Power Is a Problem; Valtteri Bottas To Cadillac
No F1 this week but we were able to still cook up some crazy rumors, like VB to Caddy and JV staying at Williams. We also recap a crazy Road America IndyCar race and NASCAR at Pocono that both ended in some edge-of-your-seat fuel saving. <...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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2:14:48
Can Lando Handle Pressure?; IndyCar is ON FIRE; SVG Is Not Your Enemy
This week we cover Le Mans as a special 4th series, particularly all of the fun facts MJ gathered. We also talk about the McLaren drama and the disrespect F1 showed Indycar. We also talked about IndyCar’s fire weekend and Carson Hocevars bad ti...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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2:00:04
Laps Down Movie Club: “American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans”
In the first ever installment of Laps Down Movie Club, MJ and Andrea watch “American Thunder: NASCAR to Le Mans”. This documentary on Amazon Prime captures the 2023 entry from NASCAR in the famous 24 hour race and all of the development and dra...
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Best Race of the NASCAR Season?; Super License Sucks; Le Man Preview
In a more normal length episode, we talk about the amazing Michigan NASCAR race and the truck race that came before it. We also talk about the Scott Dixon Fuel Saving Summer Camp and the dumb super license rules. Lastly, listen to learn about L...
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1:41:31
Addressing the Carson Hocevar Hate; Pato Hates Detroit; Max’s Crimes Against George
We accidentally filmed our longest episode yet, because tensions are running high across F1, IndyCar, AND NASCAR. The Spanish Grand Prix ended with one of Max Verstappen’s most controversial moments yet, and we give the verdict on what his puni...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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2:35:32
WE DID THE TRIPLE; Monaco Let Down; Palou Can Do Ovals Now; Coke 600 Insanely Long
Andrea and MJ are too tired to function after a crazy day of the triple, and surely too tired to write show notes. Enjoy their recap of the Monaco Grand Prix, the 109th Indy 500, AND the Coke 600. LAPS DOWN TRIPLE!! LAPS ...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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2:12:08
Lapped Traffic w/Christian Rasmussen: Indy 500 Hype; Viral Video Fame; Pitch to be Fan Favorite
Viral Go-Karting Video (for reference): How to park a gokartWelcome to another episode of Lapped Traffic, a fun bonus episode with some of MJ and Andrea’s closest motorsports frie...
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18:09
Indy 500 Qualifying; Penske Cheating Again?; Safety Cars and Drama of Imola
The lead up to the biggest weekend in motorsports is upon us! In this episode we cover all the ups and downs of the two day Indy 500 qualifying, including a ROOKIE POLE SITTER. We also chat about Formula 1’s Imola GP and raise the question, onc...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:38:03
Horner is Fired?; Indy 500 Beginners Guide; Kyle Larson Month of May Reign Begins
Another race weekend, another episode! In this week’s episode, Laps Down covers the latest Formula 1, IndyCar, and NASCAR news. We cover the Alpine scandal and Christian Horner rumors, recap the Indy Grand Prix at IMS for IndyCar, give a beginn...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:42:31
The Two Papaya Wars; Alpine Driver Swap; Hocevar and Preece Are Tearing Us Apart
Better late than never! This week we filmed our episode late enough that the F1 and NASCAR news came out BEFORE we finished recording, for the first time ever! In this episode, we cover the all the highs and lows of the damp Miami GP, another A...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:42:16
Laps Down Book Club: We Read an F1 Romance
In the first ever installment of Laps Down Book Review, MJ and Andrea read Offtrack by Esha Patel. This book part of a growing number of F1 romances that exist in the BookTok world and describes itself as a “Rivals to Lovers” story.
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1:00:43
Talladega Tears; Indy 500 Testing, Redbull Leadership Change
MJ and Andrea had a lot of thoughts on the Talladega Xfinity and Cup race and cover the highs and many lows they experienced (not including the DQs that happened). They also talked Indy 500 Testing, their bets on the winner, and the management ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:44:09
Lapped Traffic w/ Marlee: IndyCar and John Green; Musical Motorsports Cross-Over; Crafty Content Queen
Welcome to another episode of Lapped Traffic, a fun bonus episode with some of MJ and Andrea’s closest motorsports friends. Our inner circle, or inner oval if you prefer, of motorsports creatives and buddies we meet at the track. The sta...
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49:40
Double WOINTS; Another Kyle Larson Rule; Katherine Legge Did Nothing Wrong
Just F1 this week, because NASCAR had the nerve to take the week off and IndyCar never races. MJ and Andrea talk about the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix as well as the Rockingham Xfinity race. Lastly they cover the new IndyCar Kyle Larson rule, ensur...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:05:15
Goodyear on Fraud Watch, Penske Washed (IndyCar Edition), Ollie Real DOTD
If I told you that F1 had the most on track action of all of these motorsports, would you believe me? Well they did! MJ and Andrea cover all of the action from the Bahrain Grand Prix, as well as the boring NASCAR race at Bristol. Lastly IndyCar...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:24:53
McLaren is Blowing It; Blaney is Cursed; Booing Makes Hamlin Stronger
Japan was a bit of a parade on track but MJ and Andrea discuss all of the fun that happens off track in the weekend of F1. They also covered the drama of NASCAR, including two lawsuits, Chase Elliotts controversial statements, and an exciting f...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:14:19
No One Watches IndyCar; Max Ruined Redbull; 11 Against The World
MJ and Andrea are still in disbelief that Liam has been replaced by Yuki this soon in the season but they also offer their insightful analysis of the mess that is Redbull Racing. They also talk about the sharp decrease in IndyCar viewership and...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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1:18:20
Penske Washed; Ferrari WCC Over; Scotty Mac VS Devlin
We had THREE RACES this week, including a Indycar race in Thermal that ended in a heated exchange between drivers. MJ and Andrea also cover the Chinese Grand Prix and all of the excitement of a one-stop strategy, and the NASCAR race the include...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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1:10:09
Lapped Traffic w/ Jon: NASCAR Tubi Channel’s #2 Viewer; F1 Hot Take; and Daytona 500 Sportswashing
Welcome to another episode of Lapped Traffic, a fun bonus episode with some of MJ and Andrea’s closest motorsports friends. Our inner circle, or inner oval if you prefer, of motorsports creatives and buddies we meet at the track. In this...
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42:58
Lewis Hamilton Going for EGOT?; IndyCar False Advertising; NASCAR Minus The Wheels
This week MJ and Andrea recap the first F1 race of 2025, and probably one of the most insane season openers in history, with plenty of rookie mistakes and drama on and off track. They also talk about the NHRA accusations of false advertising in...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:28:37