{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Hocevar Takes Talladega, NASCAR'S future under Steve O'Donnell + Responding to Stephen A. Smith","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/hocevar-takes-talladega-nascar-s-future-under-steve-o-donnell-responding-to-stephen-a-smith","audioUrl":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/FOXM8818303953.mp3?updated=1777347203","description":"Kevin Harvick and Will Buxton take you around the world for the ultimate weekly breakdown of the global motorsports landscape. From the high-banked chaos of NASCAR’s Talladega to the high-tech precision of Formula 1, SPEED delivers expert analysis, unfiltered opinions, and inside access you won't find anywhere else.In this episode, the racing world is reeling from a massive corporate shakeup: Jim France is out as NASCAR CEO, and Kevin Harvick gives us the exclusive breakdown of what the Steve O’Donnell era means for the future of the sport.The guys also dive deep into:\n\n\n  Talladega Chaos: Carson Hocevar’s maiden Cup win and the 26-car \"Big One.\"\n\n  The Athlete Debate: Will & Kevin fire back at Stephen A. Smith’s controversial comments regarding NASCAR drivers' athleticism.\n\n  The Cleetus Effect: Cleetus McFarland nearly pulls off the upset of the century in ARCA.\n\n  Global Speed: New F1 regs, NHRA records, Ken Roczen’s Supercross surge, and Katherine Legge’s Indy 500 news.\n\n  Replay Review: From SVG’s dog relieving himself in the Talladega infield to Jason Kelce joining a pit crew, we review the wildest highlights of the week.\n\n\nChapters:0:00 Intro0:40 Hot Topics0:50 NASCAR'S New CEO3:00 Under The Hood: NASCAR's New Leadership4:45 FIA Announces Changes To Regulations In F17:58 Turkish Grand Prix Returns8:30 AUDI Appoints Allan McNish9:00 Carson Hocevar Wins At Talladega12:30 Cleetus McFarland Finishes 2nd16:15 Corey Day Wins At Talladega17:00 NHRA Recap17:30 Supercross17:53 MotoGP18:15 Rest of Hot Topics20:20 Driver Of The Week25:40 Buxton's Breakdown: Responding To Stephen A. Smith34:00 The Racing Line42:00 Replay Review46:32 Final Lap50:16 Wrecks of the Week\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":39.0,"endTime":69.12,"type":"topic","title":"NASCAR'S future under Steve O'Donnell","url":"/glossary/nascar-s-future-under-steve-o-donnell","quote":"A lot of news going on in NASCAR this weekend... you've had a massive shakeup in NASCAR right at the top of the sport... Steve O'Donnell has been named CEO of NASCAR","canonicalId":"topic:nascar-s-future-under-steve-o-donnell","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts discuss NASCAR leadership changes and what they could mean for the sport’s direction. Steve O’Donnell being named CEO is framed as a major shift at the top of NASCAR’s organization.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about who’s running NASCAR now and how that could change the sport. 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I think I burned 2400 calories the next week because we had so many more moments to where your heart rate went back down during the caution periods.","canonicalId":"concept:cautions-affecting-heart-rate-and-calorie-burn","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts connect race cautions to changes in driver heart rate and estimated calorie burn. Under caution, drivers experience lower sustained load than during green-flag racing, so their heart rate can drop and energy expenditure changes.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re saying that when the race goes into caution, the driving is less intense. Because of that, the driver’s heart rate can come down, which affects how many calories the watch estimates were burned."}},{"startTime":1727.2,"endTime":1732.3,"type":"concept","title":"two-seater laps in a NASCAR","url":"/glossary/two-seater-laps-in-a-nascar","quote":"...I'm sure we can get you some two seater laps in a NASCAR so you can feel what it is like to be in a NASCAR.","canonicalId":"concept:two-seater-laps-in-a-nascar","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Two-seater laps” refers to riding with a driver in a passenger seat (or passenger-capable setup) to experience the car’s speed, braking, and cornering firsthand. In NASCAR, this is a common way to demonstrate how intense the cockpit environment and driving forces are, even for non-racers.","simplifiedExplanation":"Two-seater laps mean you ride along with a driver so you can feel what the car is doing. 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In a race car, the suspension is tuned to handle hard driving, which can make the ride feel very intense."}},{"startTime":1820.46,"endTime":1826.5,"type":"concept","title":"throttle","url":"/glossary/throttle","quote":"your lungs compress you cannot breathe you hit the throttle [1826.5s] and everything then is thrown back in the seat and that's one corner of maybe a 17 18 corner","canonicalId":"concept:throttle","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Hit the throttle” means pressing the accelerator to increase engine power and speed. In racing, throttle application is tightly controlled because small mistakes can destabilize the car, especially when you’re near other drivers at high speed.","simplifiedExplanation":"Hitting the throttle means giving the engine more power by pressing the gas. In racing, how you apply it matters a lot because it can change how the car behaves right away."}},{"startTime":1839.7,"endTime":1852.4,"type":"concept","title":"heat in the cockpit","url":"/glossary/heat-in-the-cockpit","quote":"which is what we're talking about in Fahrenheit that's like 120 130 Fahrenheit I think that's a good enough comparison 130 130 140 you will do that 70 times in an hour","canonicalId":"concept:heat-in-the-cockpit","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The segment describes cockpit temperatures reaching roughly 120–140°F during racing. That level of heat affects breathing, concentration, and physical endurance, which is why drivers are treated like endurance athletes and why safety and cooling systems matter.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about how hot it gets inside the driver’s seat during a race. That heat can make it harder to breathe and stay focused, so drivers train for it like athletes."}},{"startTime":1882.9,"endTime":1914.7,"type":"concept","title":"racing driver as an elite athlete","url":"/glossary/racing-driver-as-an-elite-athlete","quote":"you go and take a look at a Joseph [1895.5s] Newgarden who will just smash out a high rock you go and take a look at any Formula One champion who [1899.6s] will can go and do a triathlon on their off weekends","canonicalId":"concept:racing-driver-as-an-elite-athlete","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts argue that top-level motor racing requires athletic conditioning, not just driving skill. Physical demands include sustained high G-forces, heat stress, and the ability to react precisely for long stints—similar to endurance sports.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re making the point that race drivers train like athletes. The job is physically hard—your body gets hit with strong forces and heat, and you still have to think and react perfectly."}},{"startTime":2047.2,"endTime":2053.0,"type":"topic","title":"road course","url":"/glossary/road-course","quote":"...if you could build a racetrack one which type of track would you build road course street course oval four track model half super speedway et cetera","canonicalId":"topic:road-course","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Road courses are tracks with a mix of turns and braking zones, typically emphasizing cornering and driver skill over pure top speed. In NASCAR and other series, road courses often require different setups than ovals.","simplifiedExplanation":"A road course is a type of race track with lots of turns, like a winding road. 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It often races on tracks built for racing, including some that are set up on city streets."}},{"startTime":2118.9,"endTime":2134.16,"type":"concept","title":"go kart track","url":"/glossary/go-kart-track","quote":"What would I love to do uh really I'd like to build a go kart track and I would put it in my back garden but the wife's never going to allow that","canonicalId":"concept:go-kart-track","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A go-kart track is a smaller racing facility designed for kart racing, typically with tighter turns and lower speeds than car circuits. The host’s idea of putting one in a back garden is more about grassroots motorsport culture than vehicle technology.","simplifiedExplanation":"A go-kart track is a small track for racing lightweight karts. It’s usually simpler and cheaper than a full car race track, and it’s a common way to get into racing."}},{"startTime":2134.2,"endTime":2140.0,"type":"concept","title":"open-wheel cars","url":"/glossary/open-wheel-cars","quote":"“street tracks… open-wheel cars driving through London…”","canonicalId":"concept:open-wheel-cars","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Open-wheel cars are race cars where the wheels are exposed rather than covered by bodywork. They’re common in series like IndyCar and Formula racing, and they have distinct aerodynamics and handling characteristics compared with closed-wheel stock cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"Open-wheel cars are race cars with wheels that stick out where you can see them. 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Instead of going as fast as possible for a short time, teams have to keep the car running, manage tires and fuel, and make smart pit stops."}},{"startTime":2203.8,"endTime":2218.9,"type":"topic","title":"Le Mans","url":"/glossary/le-mans","quote":"“Tom Christensen… known as Mr Le Mans… nine times a winner at Le Mans”","canonicalId":"topic:le-mans","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Le Mans is the famous French endurance race (the 24 Hours of Le Mans) that’s considered one of the toughest tests in motorsport. Drivers and teams earn prestige there by combining speed with durability and strategy over a full day.","simplifiedExplanation":"Le Mans is one of the most famous endurance races in the world. Cars race for a very long time—so teams need both speed and the ability to keep the car alive."}},{"startTime":2226.4,"endTime":2231.5,"type":"topic","title":"Indy 500","url":"/glossary/indy-500","quote":"“he should have been in Formula One… I would have loved to have seen him try like the Indy 500”","canonicalId":"topic:indy-500","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Indy 500 is a major American open-wheel race held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 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They’re designed to stay reliable and efficient, not just to be the fastest for a few laps."}},{"startTime":2318.9,"endTime":2324.8,"type":"term","title":"wing adjustments on the fly","url":"/glossary/wing-adjustments-on-the-fly","quote":"John Emerson on X who says why can't drivers be given the ability to make wing adjustments on the fly how would this be different than adjusting the weight jacker uh","canonicalId":"term:wing-adjustments-on-the-fly","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This refers to changing aerodynamic wing settings during a race without waiting for a pit stop. In practice, it’s about altering downforce and balance so the car grips better in different parts of the track.","simplifiedExplanation":"It means you could tweak the rear wing while the race is going, not just in the pits. That changes how much the car “pushes down” on the tires, which affects grip and how easy it is to pass."}},{"startTime":2318.9,"endTime":2424.7,"type":"topic","title":"why drivers can't (or shouldn't) adjust aero on the fly","url":"/glossary/why-drivers-can-t-or-shouldn-t-adjust-aero-on-the-fly","quote":"John Emerson on X who says why can't drivers be given the ability to make wing adjustments on the fly ... i like that you have to save that to the pit stops make a wing adjustment i i do a couple of turns of front wing","canonicalId":"topic:why-drivers-can-t-or-shouldn-t-adjust-aero-on-the-fly","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts discuss a rules-and-design question: allowing in-car, on-the-fly aerodynamic adjustments versus keeping aero changes limited to pit stops or controlled systems. 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If you adjust it, the car can turn in better and feel more stable, which can help you run faster through corners."}},{"startTime":2371.9,"endTime":2387.0,"type":"concept","title":"movable aerodynamic device","url":"/glossary/movable-aerodynamic-device","quote":"used to be a thing in in in Formula 1 you weren't allowed to have a movable aerodynamic device on the car um so if you were able to change the wing from inside the car then that would be considered a movable aerodynamic device","canonicalId":"concept:movable-aerodynamic-device","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A movable aerodynamic device is any wing or aero element that can change position/angle during the race. Rules often restrict these because they can effectively turn the car into a continuously adjustable system, reducing the challenge of driving and racing.","simplifiedExplanation":"It’s a wing or aero part that can move while the car is running. Racing rules sometimes ban this because it would let teams “dial in” the car too easily during the race."}},{"startTime":2387.0,"endTime":2396.8,"type":"term","title":"drag reduction system","url":"/glossary/drag-reduction-system","quote":"but of course that all changed with the drag reduction system because when you open that rear wing you got the speed overrun on the car in front and then everybody hated that because overtaking just became too easy","canonicalId":"term:drag-reduction-system","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The drag reduction system (DRS) is an F1 feature that temporarily reduces aerodynamic drag by adjusting a rear wing element. It’s designed to help cars overtake by increasing top speed in specific zones.","simplifiedExplanation":"DRS is a system that makes the rear wing open/adjust to reduce drag. 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