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Faxing press releases out for the Chickadee Commodore team the year they won Bathurst, and why Allan Grice almost didn’t make it to the track in time! Working in the UK for a time before returning for a big radio opportunity on the Gold Coast, and celebrity races at the Surfers Paradise Indy Carnival. Craig has a knack for storytelling, and he tells them well. Strap in for a fun conversation. 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A leak can lead to a loss of lubrication, potentially causing serious damage to the differential and affecting the vehicle's performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"A diff leak is when the part of the car that helps the wheels turn at different speeds has a leak. This can cause problems if not fixed, as it can lead to damage and make the car harder to drive."}},{"startTime":2559.92,"endTime":2568.6,"type":"concept","title":"24 hour race","url":"/glossary/24-hour-race","quote":"And I know in the first 24 hour race, which came along, which again, Ross and I put together, he had it sponsored by Formula Green.","canonicalId":"concept:24-hour-race","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A 24 hour race is an endurance racing event where teams of drivers compete to cover the most distance in 24 hours. These races test not only the speed of the cars but also their durability and the team's strategy in managing driver changes and pit stops.","simplifiedExplanation":"In a 24 hour race, cars race for a full day, and the goal is to drive as far as possible in that time. It's a team effort, with drivers switching in and out of the car to keep it running."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"LiSTNR","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/craig-denyer-part-1-tailor-made-for-media-gricey-s-close-call/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}