{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 392 - Macri's Injury, Late Models in The South and The Weather Still Sucks","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-392-macri-s-injury-late-models-in-the-south-and-the-weather-still-sucks","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dirtnerds/Dirt_Nerds_Episode_392_-_Macris_Injury_Southeaster_Late_Model_Racing_and_The_Weather_Still_Sucks.mp3?dest-id=511138","description":"This week we return and talk about some of the racing from around the country where the weather wasn't a problem. We talk about Anthony Macri's injury in PA, late model races in the south and how the economy may affect racing this season."},"annotations":[{"startTime":77.4,"endTime":154.3,"type":"term","title":"propane","url":"/glossary/propane","quote":"our first one our friends over at propane.com actually use propane today for dinner tonight ... use some propane ... propane.com learn about what propane can do for you ... they can do stuff for your house ... and your vehicle","canonicalId":"term:propane","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Propane is a fuel gas (often sold as LP) that can be used for heating, cooking, and some vehicle applications. In the automotive context, it’s commonly discussed as an alternative to gasoline or diesel, especially for fleets.","simplifiedExplanation":"Propane is a type of fuel gas. 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Fleet operators like it because it can be cheaper and may reduce some operating costs compared with gasoline, depending on local pricing and vehicle setup."}},{"startTime":230.3,"endTime":242.2,"type":"company","title":"Eldora Speedway","url":"/glossary/eldora-speedway","quote":"our next sponsor is our friends over at the whistle stop whistlebarangrill.com is the website just down the road from Eldora Speedway in Ansonia Ohio hey coming up here in a couple weeks Eldora's got their opener","canonicalId":"company:eldora-speedway","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Eldora Speedway is a well-known dirt track venue in Ohio, and it’s referenced here in the context of an upcoming “opener” event. For dirt-racing fans, the track’s schedule and local events are a big part of the culture.","simplifiedExplanation":"Eldora Speedway is a famous dirt-racing track in Ohio. 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That can make racing unsafe or unpredictable, so events get delayed or canceled."}},{"startTime":548.8,"endTime":553.0,"type":"concept","title":"rain out","url":"/glossary/rain-out","quote":"[546.6s] people besides attica trying now yeah Wayne county was supposed to rain saturday they had to rain out\n[551.6s] yep um lorenzberg tries this weekend","canonicalId":"concept:rain-out","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “rain out” is when an event is canceled due to weather, typically because the track can’t be made safe or raceable. Dirt tracks are especially sensitive to moisture, so rain-outs are common during early spring.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “rain out” means the race gets canceled because of rain. If the track is too wet, it’s not safe or fair to race."}},{"startTime":594.7,"endTime":603.0,"type":"concept","title":"non-wing sprint car race","url":"/glossary/non-wing-sprint-car-race","quote":"[595.7s] weather's gonna cooperate first brownstown has a big non-wing sprint car race saturday night uh you\n[601.9s] know there's a lot of tracks yeah kicking the gates open usually april's about time we get fired up","canonicalId":"concept:non-wing-sprint-car-race","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A non-wing sprint car race is a type of short-track racing where the cars run without a rear wing. Without the wing, the car typically makes less downforce, so traction and handling changes a lot compared to winged sprint cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"Sprint cars are small, fast race cars that run on dirt tracks. 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The speaker is saying it’s a bigger deal than some of the other races because of the prize money."}},{"startTime":820.0,"endTime":823.2,"type":"concept","title":"flat tire","url":"/glossary/flat-tire","quote":"because he had a flat tire but and that was all their fault so well i don't get it either i hate","canonicalId":"concept:flat-tire","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A flat tire in dirt racing is a major setback because it can force a driver to stop or go out of the race, often under green or during a sequence of cautions. Even if the driver stays on track, handling and braking are compromised immediately.","simplifiedExplanation":"A flat tire means the tire loses air or gets damaged. 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It helps protect the body so the person can move more safely."}},{"startTime":1257.4,"endTime":1267.4,"type":"term","title":"HANS device","url":"/glossary/hans-device","quote":"...but you hans device and you know trying to keep you stable without moving...","canonicalId":"term:hans-device","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The HANS (Head and Neck Support) device is a head-and-neck restraint used in motorsports to reduce the risk of severe neck injuries. 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In racing, it matters a lot because it can affect how someone thinks and reacts, and repeated injuries can force a driver to stop."}},{"startTime":1429.3,"endTime":1436.5,"type":"term","title":"back injuries","url":"/glossary/back-injuries","quote":"[1422.7s]  had a couple injuries you may think this or this i hope not i'm just who knows yeah it's\n[1429.3s]  right there with you but like i said concussions and back injuries yeah besides aging out or yeah\n[1436.5s]  economics cost all that yeah those that's two big things oh yeah stop you back injury or you know","canonicalId":"term:back-injuries","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Back injuries can include strains, herniated discs, or fractures that make it difficult to sit, brace, and control the car. 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They’re saying organizers don’t want to raise it too much if it won’t actually bring more teams to the next, more expensive level."}},{"startTime":3526.0,"endTime":3532.2,"type":"concept","title":"pileup","url":"/glossary/pile-up","quote":"[3526.0s] inside wall and looped it in front of everyone behind them and pile up she went yes took a lot of [3532.2s] a lot of cars out yes for sure","canonicalId":"concept:pile-up","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “pileup” is a multi-car crash where several cars collide or get trapped together, often due to one car spinning into traffic. The speaker links it to the inside-wall hit and the resulting loop in front of other cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “pileup” is when multiple cars crash into each other or get stuck together. 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