{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"GTD vs GT3; Lambo Temerario Drive; Lemons Buttonwillow; More","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/gtd-vs-gt3-lambo-temerario-drive-lemons-buttonwillow-more","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/10/claritaspod.com/measure/cdn.simplecast.com/audio/bceb3f91-afbb-4f97-87f6-5f4387bbb382/episodes/a838cbc5-c448-4bbb-a52a-b5625419ad47/audio/bb1f267c-d5b2-42da-b9d3-3dc1428cf8c0/default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=c2RzTGta","description":"Zack raced some old, loud things at the 24 Hours of Lemons Buttonwillow and tells us about what went right and wrong. Matt is at PCOTY and has spent a lot of time driving some of the best high-performance metal on offer, where he has some new thoughts on the Mustang GTD vs GT3 debate, and is confused by the Audi RS3. Note: We didn't have enough time for Patron questions so we'll hit those when we return to studio shows next week.Recorded September 30, 2025  Buy or sell your next car today with CarGurus.  Make sure your big deal is the best deal.  QuinceKeep it classic and cool this fall—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/TIRE for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  TruewerkUpgrade your day with workwear built like it matters. Get 15% off your first order at TRUEWERK.com Code: TIRE. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? 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Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire  Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman"},"annotations":[{"startTime":60.0,"endTime":65.0,"type":"concept","title":"performance car of the year","url":"/glossary/performance-car-of-the-year","quote":"...but I am in the middle of a 2.5 week trip. And so in this case, it was on the void of all we're doing performance car of the year. 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