Off Track with Hinch and Rossi

SiriusXM

A look into the lives of professional IndyCar drivers, reality television stars, and best friends James Hinchcliffe and Alexander Rossi. Though Hinch and Rossi have seen plenty of success on the track, the show is meant to highlight their off-the-track lives, including their unfiltered opinions on what’s trending in popular culture. Off Track is at its heart a sports show, but Hinch and Rossi are well-versed in popular culture and have experience relating to influential figures across a variety of disciplines. The interviews consist of athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs -- really anyone with a passion for what they do, regardless of what that is. read less

Our Editor's Take

The Off Track with Hinch and Rossi podcast gives listeners a glimpse into the world of IndyCar drivers. IndyCar is an open-wheel racing league. Its top event is the Indianapolis 500. Hosts James Hinchcliffe and Alexander Rossi have won several IndyCar races each. They share their experiences on the show, but they also enjoy discussing any subject. The podcast offers a personable and humorous view into the racers' lives.

Hinchcliffe has raced for IndyCar teams Schmidt Peterson Motorsports and Andretti Autosport. He won the IndyCar Rookie of the Year award in 2011. Hinchcliffe is a committed and resilient racer. Even in the face of setbacks and dangerous crashes, he continues to compete in IndyCar. Hinchcliffe also has a passion for motorsports journalism. His inclination is apparent on Off Track. Hinchcliffe also came in second on ABC's Dancing with the Stars in 2016.

Rossi has competed with Andretti Autosport and Arrow McLaren. In his rookie year in 2016, he won the Indianapolis 500. Rossi was also IndyCar's Rookie of the Year and has traveled, lived, and raced across the globe. He has appeared on various reality programs and talk shows. Rossi visited The Rich Eisen Show and Harry Connick Jr.'s talk show, Harry. He also teamed with fellow IndyCar racer Conor Daly in 2018 on The Amazing Race. Rossi is well spoken on Off Track and brings interesting questions and observations.

Hinchcliffe and Rossi discuss the latest racing results on Off Track. Besides IndyCar, both hosts love NASCAR and Formula One racing. Racing isn't the only sport discussed on the show. College football and the NFL receive regular recaps. Hinchcliffe and Rossi also veer into topics that have nothing to do with sports. These might include food, artificial intelligence, music, movies, embarrassing stories, and hot tubs. The hosts also enjoy chatting with their producer, Tim Durham.

The Off Track with Hinch and Rossi podcast releases episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays. Episodes last between 20 and 45 minutes.

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