Kyle Kirkwood on Detroit, Indy 500 Pressure & Why He Loves Racing Downtown Detroit

Defending Detroit Grand Prix winner Kyle Kirkwood joins Big Jim to talk about returning to the streets of downtown Detroit later this month for one of the biggest races of the IndyCar season. After winning in Detroit last year, Kirkwood explains why the city, the fans, and the challenging downtown circuit have become one of his favorite stops on the schedule.

We also talk about:

• His incredible pass on Alex Palou in Arlington
• Why Detroit’s bumps and tight corners create great racing
• How he’s evolved as a driver in his fifth IndyCar season
• The mental chaos of the final laps of the Indy 500
• Why Detroit feels different from every other race weekend

Kyle also talks about how much he enjoys coming back to the Motor City and why racing fans in Detroit bring a unique energy to the IndyCar calendar.

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