{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"219 - Listener Questions Time!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/219-listener-questions-time","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/348125fc/podcast/play/112692568/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-16%2Fc3e36fe5-ddb3-ede4-748a-10bdc92652de.mp3","description":"Seth knows you need data... Scott wonders if drivers are trying to protect their feelings...We FINALLY get to respond to the questions from our Discord! 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It's not as common today, but some people talk about it because it was part of a famous car brand that no longer exists.","imageAttribution":"SsmIntrigue (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3301.8,"endTime":3309.88,"type":"car","title":"Miata","url":"/cars/mazda/mx-5-miata","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/1990_Mazda_MX-5_Miata%2C_front_left%2C_06-08-2024.jpg","quote":"...doing some autocrosses in the Miata might be pretty silly, stupid and very fun at the...","canonicalId":"car:mazda:mx-5-miata","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a lightweight, two-seat sports car known for its agile handling and fun driving experience. It's popular for events like autocross due to its size and performance characteristics.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Mazda MX-5 Miata is a small sports car that’s really fun to drive. It’s often used in racing events where drivers compete on a small course, making it a great choice for that kind of activity.","imageAttribution":"MercurySable99 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":3301.8,"endTime":3309.88,"type":"concept","title":"autocross","url":"/glossary/auto-cross","quote":"...doing some autocrosses in the Miata might be pretty silly, stupid and very fun at the...","canonicalId":"concept:auto-cross","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"Autocross is a timed competition in which drivers navigate one at a time through a defined course on either a sealed or unsealed surface. It emphasizes precision and control rather than outright speed, making it accessible for a wide range of vehicles and drivers.","simplifiedExplanation":"Autocross is a type of racing where drivers go through a course marked by cones, one at a time. 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If a car is lighter and has a strong engine, it can be quicker and more fun to drive."}},{"startTime":3506.1,"endTime":3512.7,"type":"term","title":"iRacing","url":"/glossary/iracing","quote":"...as I don't think that iRacing like can equate it necessarily to the visceralness, visceralness did, I guess that's a word now. Sure it is. In real life, but some of my favorite cars in iRacing are formula cars.","canonicalId":"term:iracing","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"iRacing is a popular online racing simulation game that allows players to compete in realistic racing environments, including various types of cars and tracks. It is known for its accurate physics and detailed car models.","simplifiedExplanation":"iRacing is a video game where you can race cars online against other players. It tries to make the experience feel as real as possible, like driving a real race car."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Scott","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Seth","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/219-listener-questions-time/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}