{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Kimi vs Russell… | The Car Podcast #89","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/kimi-vs-russell-the-car-podcast-89","audioUrl":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/66ab67440913aff5a4615e97/e/6a18585c69630795d8a74bc6/media.mp3","description":"Get your tickets to HOWL below!https://thruxtonracing.co.uk/event/howlhttps://thruxtonracing.co.uk/event/chris-harris-live-podcastDownload Car & Classic’s app today to see our 2CG’s, and our weekly pick of our favourite listings: https://candc.li/App_Download_ (00:00) Intro⁠⁠(00:06)Thank you for GBJD and why it's important!(07:31) What have you done in cars/good new!(18:15) “They won't make cars like this again, this is the last because…” excuse for buying a car(34:46) Any car plans for next few months? It’s car trip season (42:36) F1(58:00) 2CG with Car & Classic(1:05:12) Music Hosted on Acast. 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