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Pitlane Pour

Pitlane Pour

By: Shawn and Tim
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Formula 1 talk, news, updates, opinions, with a side of Brew and Liqueur added in for fun.Shawn and Tim Politics & Government
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  • David Byrd (Byrd racing)
    Oct 11 2026

    00:00 — Welcome to Pit Lane Poor

    01:43 — The show’s drink tradition

    04:35 — How the Byrd family got into racing

    05:51 — The family racing room and car No. 42

    06:55 — The Speedrome years

    08:10 — David’s own brief racing career

    09:11 — Midgets, Rich Vogler, and the Indy 500

    11:12 — Bird Racing’s IndyCar historyThe conversation covers the team’s drivers, its Indy 500 entries, the 1996 qualifying record, and the end of his father’s racing program.

    14:42 — Returning to Indianapolis after his father’s stroke

    17:17 — The comeback and “Chasing Two Hundred”

    20:18 — The Indiana double and Brian Clauson’s legacy

    21:30 — James Davison and the focus on Nathan

    24:03 — “Anything, anytime, anywhere”

    27:27 — David’s racing experiences behind the wheelFrom quarter midgets to adult go-karts and a Porsche track session, David explains why he’s more fulfilled supporting Nathan than racing himself.

    34:17 — Why Nathan became the family’s racer

    40:26 — David’s Formula 1 fandom

    50:44 — The USF scholarship ladder

    54:05 — Driver reputations and team performance

    60:11 — The F1 championship conversation

    64:03 — Dominant drivers and what makes racing exciting

    67:35 — The sound and feel of older race cars

    71:40 — Why David gravitates toward open-wheel racing

    76:52 — Nathan’s vintage Indy Lights experience

    79:55 — Racing multiple cars in one endurance race

    84:28 — A quick detour: Tim’s internet connectionShawn and David joke about Tim’s connection issues and discuss Starlink.

    86:48 — Shawn’s Nevada roots and family

    89:17 — NASCAR stages and race formats

    92:58 — Fueling, pit stops, and racing costs

    99:02 — Sports beyond racingA brief discussion of basketball, football, college sports, and how racing has taken priority in David’s life.

    102:59 — How Shawn and Tim started the podcast

    105:19 — David on trying new thingsDavid shares how he got into stand-up comedy, writing, and other creative projects—and encourages pursuing ideas.

    108:07 — Family, timing, and building the “Byrd” story

    111:32 — How Nathan’s racing path expanded

    115:00 — A Porsche, a Ferrari, and a hotel shift

    117:39 — Balancing racing, work, and college

    120:21 — What it would take to reach the Indy 500

    129:10 — Keeping the Indy 500 opportunity alive

    133:19 — Super License points and racing pathways

    137:02 — Questions, IndyCar seats, and driver experience

    143:24 — David as Nathan’s racing historian

    146:49 — Preserving racing and family stories

    149:07 — Max Verstappen, McLaren, and Zak Brown

    153:37 — American fans and Formula 1Shawn and David discuss the growth of U.

    155:06 — Christian Horner and what might come next

    157:56 — Closing and possible future racing plans

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    2 hrs and 39 mins
  • Singapore GP 2026 predictions
    Oct 9 2026

    Chapters


    00:00 Introduction to Singapore GP and race setup

    02:07 Lighting and power requirements for night race

    04:11 Driver exhaustion and heat challenges

    05:27 History of the Singapore GP

    06:53 Last year's top finishers and current contenders

    11:00 Predicted top five finishers for this race

    12:21 Top team predictions and driver insights

    14:31 Sprint race predictions and pole position

    16:36 Personal stories and racing nostalgia


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    23 mins
  • Maylaysian GP thoughts 2026
    Oct 7 2026

    0:00 Welcome back and celebrating Max Verstappen’s first win

    0:38 What Shawn and Tim are drinking

    1:52 Race-day stories and being at the track

    2:35 Race recap: Max’s win, rain delay, and chaotic opening laps

    4:23 Ferrari’s recovery, Mercedes’ start, and Ford’s first F1 win

    5:54 Fernando Alonso’s result and drivers familiar with the track

    6:57 Liam Lawson’s strong start and other standout drives

    7:35 Lando Norris’ near-miss and Valtteri Bottas’ incident

    8:19 Safety car pit stops, Mercedes’ double stack, and pit-lane incidents

    9:28 Alex Albon’s retirement and the debate over driver responsibility

    10:42 Late-race strategy, Red Bull’s pit stop, and Isack Hadjar’s radio complaints

    12:58 Red Bull’s pace and Mercedes’ upgrades

    13:34 George Russell’s retirement and Toto Wolff memes

    14:48 Whether today’s F1 drivers are too friendly—and the desire for stronger rivalries

    19:20 Team orders, intra-team competition, and the Mercedes driver dynamic

    21:30 Hadjar’s future at Red Bull and the search for its next lead driver

    22:15 Arvid Lindblad, Liam Lawson, and rising talent

    24:16 Young drivers competing for seats while veterans remain in the sport

    25:27 Whether F1 needs to replace underperforming drivers

    26:06 Possible seat changes at Aston Martin and other teams

    27:03 Lance Stroll’s performance, points, and salary

    29:08 The hosts’ fantasy F1 points update

    31:27 Aston Martin’s improved weekend and speculation about outside influence

    32:29 Closing thoughts and sign-off

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    33 mins
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