{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Elliott Takes Texas & Busch Wrecks Nemechek + Kimi Antonelli’s F1 Takeover","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/elliott-takes-texas-busch-wrecks-nemechek-kimi-antonelli-s-f1-takeover","audioUrl":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/FOXM6820221691.mp3?updated=1777943321","description":"Join racing icons Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton for a jam-packed episode of SPEED with Harvick and Buxton, fueled by POET.The racing world experienced a seismic weekend, and we’re breaking it all down—from Chase Elliott’s clutch NASCAR victory at Texas Motor Speedway to the historic rise of F1’s new phenom, Kimi Antonelli, who continues his dominant streak in Miami. Kevin takes us \"Under the Hood\" to dissect the heated Kyle Busch and John Hunter Nemechek scuffle, while Will looks ahead to a future of screaming V8 engines as the FIA pledges to move away from hybrids.We also pay tribute to the legendary Alex Zanardi, celebrate Mitch Evans’ record-breaking Formula E charge from 17th to 1st, and look forward to a massive Mother’s Day weekend at Watkins Glen and the start of the Month of May at Indy. Plus, we answer your fan questions about multi-class racing and teammate rivalries.\n\nChapters:0:00 Intro0:50 Hot Topics1:00 Chase Elliot Wins2:25 Under The Hood: Kyle Busch Clash6:00 Kimi Antonelli Wins 3rd Straight10:25 O'Reilly: Kyle Larson Wins11:55 Truck Series: Hocevar Wins13:40 Shawn Langdon 345MPH Record14:40 High Limit15:00 Supercross: Lawrence Dominates15:25 Rest of Hot Topics19:25 Driver of the Week23:17 Could Kimi Force Out George Russell?25:00 Buxton Breakdown: Hybrid Era Over?29:52 The Racing Line37:15 Replay Review40:52 Final Lap43:32 Wrecks Of The Week\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":4.7,"endTime":8.7,"type":"term","title":"momentum","url":"/glossary/momentum","quote":"[4.7s]  There is nothing better than momentum\n[6.2s]  because that just goes straight into the brain\n[8.7s]  and the confidence goes straight into your foot.","canonicalId":"term:momentum","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In racing, “momentum” is the idea that once a car is moving well—especially through a corner—its speed and stability can carry you forward into the next phase of the lap. 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That can help the driver go faster and keep the car stable."}},{"startTime":1978.3,"endTime":1981.48,"type":"concept","title":"car and track combinations","url":"/glossary/car-and-track-combinations","quote":"I wanted to get your guys' take on what car and track combinations","canonicalId":"concept:car-and-track-combinations","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Car and track combinations” refers to how specific race cars perform differently depending on the circuit layout, surface, and speed profile. In motorsport, teams often tailor setups (like aerodynamics and tire usage) to match each track’s demands.","simplifiedExplanation":"This phrase means that different race cars can behave differently on different tracks. Track layout and conditions can change what setup works best."}},{"startTime":1991.1,"endTime":1993.4,"type":"topic","title":"Monaco","url":"/glossary/monaco","quote":"[1991.1s]  Monaco and Formula One.\n[1993.4s]  I just think that in order to make those,","canonicalId":"topic:monaco","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Monaco is best known in motorsport for the Monaco Grand Prix, a Formula One race on a tight street circuit. The track’s narrow layout and barriers make it one of the most challenging and dramatic races on the F1 calendar.","simplifiedExplanation":"Monaco is famous for a Formula One race run on city streets. 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It’s the company behind the cars that get entered into races, not just a person."}},{"startTime":2147.0,"endTime":2149.3,"type":"company","title":"Richard Schilder's racing","quote":"So I was driving in the O'Reilly series for Richard Schilder's racing. And we got to the end of the race","canonicalId":"company:richard-schilder-s-racing","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This refers to Richard Schilder’s racing team/program. In motorsports, the team is responsible for car preparation, strategy support, and getting the driver into the right equipment for the series.","simplifiedExplanation":"That’s the name of the racing team/program the driver was working with. 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They make a racing fuel called bioethanol, which is designed to be better for the environment than regular fuel."}},{"startTime":2594.1,"endTime":2596.4,"type":"term","title":"high-octane bioethanol","url":"/glossary/high-octane-bioethanol","quote":"Poet produces high-octane bioethanol, delivering maximum performance from zero carbon intensity.","canonicalId":"term:high-octane-bioethanol","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"High-octane bioethanol refers to ethanol-based fuel formulated to resist engine knocking and support higher-performance combustion. “Bioethanol” means the ethanol is produced from biological feedstocks rather than purely from fossil sources.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a type of fuel made from plants (bioethanol). “High-octane” means it’s formulated to help the engine run harder without making it ping or knock."}},{"startTime":2614.6,"endTime":2616.8,"type":"concept","title":"clipped Bell","url":"/glossary/clipped-bell","quote":"It clipped Bell, Bell's around. 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It’s not a standard car part or universal technical term, but it’s a key contextual marker for where in the race the incident happens.","simplifiedExplanation":"This sounds like a specific point in the race—like a lap/time marker—where the commentators say the wrecks are happening. It helps you follow the timing of the incidents."}},{"startTime":2631.4,"endTime":2633.6,"type":"concept","title":"turned four","url":"/glossary/turned-four","quote":"Got a car in the wall and turned four. Check this out, not happy.","canonicalId":"concept:turned-four","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Turned four” indicates the car went through or into Turn 4 and then ended up in the wall. In oval/road-course racing, turn-specific references help explain where loss of control occurred.","simplifiedExplanation":"This means the crash happened around Turn 4 of the track. The commentators are pointing to the exact corner where the driver lost control."}},{"startTime":2640.0,"endTime":2641.8,"type":"concept","title":"crushes through the infield","url":"/glossary/crushes-through-the-infield","quote":"Stewart Freezin goes around, and crushes through the infield.","canonicalId":"concept:crushes-through-the-infield","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Crushes through the infield” describes a high-energy impact where the car penetrates into the infield area after leaving the racing surface. It signals severe damage potential and often explains why the race goes to caution.","simplifiedExplanation":"That phrase means the car left the track and slammed into the area inside the oval/track. It usually means the damage is serious and the race may slow down."}},{"startTime":2660.3,"endTime":2662.3,"type":"concept","title":"opening lap","url":"/glossary/opening-lap","quote":"20-yard, and here we go, opening lap. We've got a crash. Knock it down.","canonicalId":"concept:opening-lap","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The opening lap is the first lap of a race, when the field is still bunching up and drivers are jockeying for position. That makes it a common moment for early contact and spins because cars are maneuvering aggressively at close range.","simplifiedExplanation":"The opening lap is the very first lap of the race. Early on, cars are packed together and drivers are trying to get position, so crashes happen more often."}},{"startTime":2662.3,"endTime":2666.6,"type":"concept","title":"crash","url":"/glossary/crash","quote":"We've got a crash. Knock it down. Oh!","canonicalId":"concept:crash","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “crash” in racing usually means a loss of control or collision that forces cars to slow, stop, or spin out. In NASCAR broadcasts, it often triggers immediate caution procedures and changes to the race strategy for everyone still running.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “crash” means the cars collide or one spins out and can’t keep going normally. When it happens, the race situation changes quickly for the other drivers."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"FOX Sports","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/elliott-takes-texas-busch-wrecks-nemechek-kimi-antonelli-s-f1-takeover/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}