{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Mark Kidd; NorthWest Hall of Famer","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/mark-kidd-northwest-hall-of-famer","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/10dfcaa68/podcast/play/120874235/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-2%2Fb92c7d33-d88b-abf9-e0de-75c01c4a502d.mp3","description":"The Bracket Breakdown Welcomes Special Guest Mark Kidd! As an accomplished racecar driver, engine builder and proud grandfather, we are excited to hear Mark's thoughts this evening.\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":168.62,"endTime":176.9,"type":"term","title":"IHRA","url":"/glossary/ihra","quote":"been at that track, the first time TB had worked with IHRA on an event. And then that event itself,","canonicalId":"term:ihra","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.92,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"IHRA stands for International Hot Rod Association. It’s a drag racing sanctioning body that organizes and governs events, rules, and competition formats for drag racers.","simplifiedExplanation":"IHRA is a group that runs and standardizes drag racing events. They set the rules so racers compete under the same guidelines."}},{"startTime":252.3,"endTime":259.9,"type":"term","title":"tiebreaker","url":"/glossary/tiebreaker","quote":"So as they come into the final, you know, it's for the tiebreaker and Mikey Sturge will pushing through the finish line","canonicalId":"term:tiebreaker","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In drag racing, a tiebreaker is an extra determination run (or rule-based method) used when competitors are otherwise tied in results. It’s used to decide who advances or wins when standard runs don’t separate them.","simplifiedExplanation":"A tiebreaker is how they decide the winner when two racers end up equal. 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That kind of connection often comes up because the Firebird name is part of the history of how people raced and built cars for competition.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Pontiac Firebird is a muscle car made by Pontiac, designed for strong acceleration and track-style driving. The podcast mentions “Firebird Raceway,” which connects the car to a place where people raced.","imageAttribution":"Wikimedia Commons / Public domain"}},{"startTime":903.0,"endTime":922.8,"type":"place","title":"Lyons Dragstrip","url":"/glossary/lyons-drag-strip","quote":"My dad took me to Lyons Dragstrip\n[915.5s] in, like, 1969, I think.","canonicalId":"place:lyons-dragstrip","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Lyons Dragstrip is referenced as the drag strip the speaker visited around 1969 with their dad. 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The idea is that the track became famous because it kept improving and hosting better events."}},{"startTime":1353.6,"endTime":1358.0,"type":"term","title":"staging lanes","url":"/glossary/staging-lanes","quote":"I'm pretty sure the staging lanes look like a dirt road to me. Oh yeah. Yeah, there's no asphalt on them.","canonicalId":"term:staging-lanes","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Staging lanes are the pre-start areas at a drag strip where cars line up and prepare to launch. The speaker notes that, historically, Firebird’s staging lanes looked like a dirt road before the track was modernized.","simplifiedExplanation":"Staging lanes are the lanes where race cars line up before the start. 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Once a place gets that kind of status, there are usually extra rules about changes so it can be preserved."}},{"startTime":1550.0,"endTime":1556.0,"type":"place","title":"Indy","url":"/glossary/indy","quote":"Oh, undoubtedly. Yeah. It's, it's, it's, it's been such a blessing. I mean, we didn't, we didn't like push, you know, I love that picture there. That's awesome. 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People like it because it’s a popular engine to modify and build for racing."}},{"startTime":2139.7,"endTime":2149.7,"type":"term","title":"hydraulic roller","url":"/glossary/hydraulic-roller","quote":"That's pretty impressive. Yeah, it's hydraulic roller because obviously,\nyou know, in the business I'm in, I, you know, it's be wildly, whatever the word is,\nthey're dangerous to not look at a solid lifter one.","canonicalId":"term:hydraulic-roller","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “hydraulic roller” camshaft uses roller lifters with hydraulic lash adjustment. That design reduces the need for frequent valve-lash adjustments compared with solid lifters, while still supporting aggressive cam profiles.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “hydraulic roller” is a type of engine cam/lifter setup that automatically takes up small clearances. 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It generally needs regular checking/adjusting so the valves stay in the right clearance range."}},{"startTime":2166.6,"endTime":2171.8,"type":"term","title":"cam grind","url":"/glossary/cam-grind","quote":"Dustin Lee actually come up with the cam grind for me.\nAnd it was kind of a collaboration between myself and him.","canonicalId":"term:cam-grind","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “cam grind” is a specific camshaft profile (lift, duration, and timing) that’s ground to match a target engine behavior. Changing the cam grind can strongly affect idle quality, powerband, and how the engine responds under load.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “cam grind” is the exact shape of the camshaft. It determines how the engine breathes, which changes where the power shows up and how it feels to drive."}},{"startTime":2178.5,"endTime":2187.0,"type":"term","title":"427s","url":"/glossary/427s","quote":"That being said, Andy Schmoll, you know, he doesn't go real fast with his stuff, but the 427s,\nand then like the last engine, I finally convinced him to put a little bit more bore size in it.","canonicalId":"term:427s","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“427” refers to a 427 cubic-inch V8 displacement class (commonly associated with Ford’s 427 big-block era). In racing builds, the 427 size is often chosen for its strong displacement and torque potential.","simplifiedExplanation":"“427” is shorthand for an engine displacement around 427 cubic inches. 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If you lose, you’re out—so it matters a lot for advancing."}},{"startTime":2321.3,"endTime":2327.4,"type":"term","title":"red","url":"/glossary/red","quote":"And so I staged at eight cars and the guy goes red. I staged at four cars and the guy went red. I kid you not.","canonicalId":"term:red","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “red” refers to a red-light start, meaning the driver triggered the start system too early. In bracket racing, red lights can decide races even if the car is otherwise fast, because the rules penalize early launches.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “red” means the driver left the line too early. In drag racing, that usually costs you the race even if you’d have been fast enough."}},{"startTime":2321.3,"endTime":2327.4,"type":"term","title":"staged","url":"/glossary/staged","quote":"And so I thought, well, heck, we needed the money. 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Getting that gap right helps the engine seal properly and run reliably."}},{"startTime":2353.8,"endTime":2361.1,"type":"part","title":"grind the crank","url":"/glossary/grind-the-crank","quote":"And we took that thing apart and got the heads fixed up and got bearings and had a guy grind the crank and threw everything in the trailer","canonicalId":"part:grind-the-crank","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Grind the crank” means machining the crankshaft journals to restore correct surface finish and dimensions. This is often done after wear or damage so the bearings can seat properly and maintain the oil clearances needed for reliable operation.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Grind the crank” means reshaping the crankshaft’s contact surfaces. It helps the bearings fit correctly so the engine can run without excessive friction or damage."}},{"startTime":2353.8,"endTime":2361.1,"type":"part","title":"bearings","url":"/glossary/bearing","quote":"And we took that thing apart and got the heads fixed up and got bearings and had a guy grind the crank and threw everything in the trailer","canonicalId":"part:bearings","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Bearings are the precision surfaces that allow rotating parts (like the crankshaft) to spin with controlled clearances. In a racing rebuild, bearing condition and fit are critical because improper clearances can cause oil starvation or rapid wear.","simplifiedExplanation":"Bearings are the parts that let moving metal parts rotate smoothly. If they’re worn or not fitted right, the engine can fail quickly."}},{"startTime":2382.5,"endTime":2387.8,"type":"place","title":"Columbus","url":"/glossary/columbus","quote":"And that's the same year you went to the final or no? No, no, that was it. That was at Columbus. You guys were talking about Derana Speedway. That was when it was at Columbus.","canonicalId":"place:columbus","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Columbus” is referenced as the location where the racing run happened (“That was at Columbus”). In bracket racing, the venue matters because track prep and conditions can change traction and how a tuned engine performs.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Columbus” is the place where that race happened. Different tracks can make a big difference in how the car launches and runs."}},{"startTime":2387.8,"endTime":2391.13,"type":"place","title":"Derana Speedway","quote":"You guys were talking about Derana Speedway. 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If the car won’t leave it, it can’t get up to speed and the run is basically over."}},{"startTime":2426.5,"endTime":2431.4,"type":"term","title":"fuel system problem","url":"/glossary/fuel-system-problem","quote":"I either got the back half of the run right and it wouldn't leave the starting line. It was having a fuel system problem or it would go to eighth mile and then quit.","canonicalId":"term:fuel-system-problem","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A fuel system problem means something in the car’s fuel delivery—like the pump, lines, filter, or carb/injection supply—was preventing consistent operation. In drag racing, even a small fuel issue can cause the car to stall early or shut off after a short distance.","simplifiedExplanation":"A fuel system problem means the engine isn’t getting the fuel it needs. On a drag strip, that can make the car run for a bit and then die."}},{"startTime":2431.4,"endTime":2437.4,"type":"term","title":"eighth mile","url":"/glossary/eighth-mile","quote":"It was having a fuel system problem or it would go to eighth mile and then quit. And so I spent several hours once we found the problem, we got it fixed, kind of morphine runs together,","canonicalId":"term:eighth-mile","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.88,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The eighth mile is a drag racing distance (half of a quarter-mile) commonly used in shorter-track formats. Saying the car “went to eighth mile and then quit” pinpoints where the failure occurred during the run.","simplifiedExplanation":"The eighth mile is a shorter drag-racing distance. He’s saying the car would make it partway down the track, then stop."}},{"startTime":2460.1,"endTime":2466.3,"type":"term","title":"990","quote":"I literally, I got a 990 with a zero belt buckle in the semis or in the quarters.","canonicalId":"term:990","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In drag racing, “990” is shorthand for a reaction-time number shown by the timing system (often in thousandths of a second). He’s describing how perfectly timed his launch was in the elimination rounds.","simplifiedExplanation":"“990” is a timing number from the drag strip that reflects how quickly the car reacted when the lights signaled. He’s saying his reaction time was extremely good."}},{"startTime":2460.1,"endTime":2466.3,"type":"term","title":"belt buckle","quote":"I literally, I got a 990 with a zero belt buckle in the semis or in the quarters.","canonicalId":"term:belt-buckle","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Belt buckle” is drag-racing slang for a specific staging/launch timing reference point—essentially how far the car is from the starting line when the driver reacts. In bracket racing talk, pairing it with a reaction-time number suggests he launched cleanly without fouling.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Belt buckle” is slang racers use to describe how well you staged and launched. He’s saying his launch was dialed in and didn’t cause a foul."}},{"startTime":2466.3,"endTime":2471.6,"type":"term","title":"double O on the tree","quote":"I literally felt like I was dialing it to the thousands and I could be nothing but double O on the tree.","canonicalId":"term:double-o-on-the-tree","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Double O” on the tree refers to an extremely fast, near-perfect reaction-time result shown by the drag strip’s timing system. He’s emphasizing that he could “dial it in” so his launch timing matched what he wanted.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Double O” is slang for a very fast reaction time when the starting lights come on. He’s saying he was able to time his launch perfectly."}},{"startTime":2726.6,"endTime":2733.0,"type":"term","title":"windlight","url":"/glossary/wind-light","quote":"I mean, it, you know, 98% of the time you probably needed to be 18 total or better to turn on the windlight in Columbus this last weekend, but crazy stuff.","canonicalId":"term:windlight","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Windlight” here refers to the starting-light system used in drag racing, commonly called the “Christmas tree” or “tree.” The host is talking about needing a certain “18 total or better” to be able to activate it, which implies a rules-based eligibility or class requirement.","simplifiedExplanation":"In drag racing, the “tree” is the set of start lights. This host is saying you usually need to meet a certain requirement before the lights will activate for your run."}},{"startTime":2740.2,"endTime":2746.0,"type":"term","title":"pulled into the lanes","quote":"I saw the old 96 pack got it done multiple times though, you know, and it's just like pulled into the lanes just right, you know, let go 40, you know, and put a five above for the W.","canonicalId":"term:pulled-into-the-lanes","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Pulled into the lanes” describes moving the car into its assigned drag-strip lane for the run. 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The exact number could be RPM or another target, but the host doesn’t spell it out here."}},{"startTime":2750.8,"endTime":2756.8,"type":"term","title":"put a five above for the W","quote":"I saw the old 96 pack got it done multiple times though, you know, and it's just like pulled into the lanes just right, you know, let go 40, you know, and put a five above for the W.","canonicalId":"term:put-a-five-above-for-the-w","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Put a five above” is likely shorthand for choosing a dial-in or target elapsed time (ET) that’s “five” higher than something—common in bracket racing where cars are assigned target times and the winner is the one closest without going under. The transcript doesn’t provide the full rule context, so the exact reference point is ambiguous.","simplifiedExplanation":"Bracket racing often uses target times for each car. This phrase likely means they picked a time that was “five” higher to help them win, but the host doesn’t explain the exact rule in this snippet."}},{"startTime":2784.0,"endTime":2798.0,"type":"car","title":"white Camaro","url":"/cars/chevrolet/camaro","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/%2716_Chevrolet_Camaro_Convertible_%28MIAS_%2716%29.jpg","quote":"Either way, it was the first time he wanted, I believe in that white Camaro, the early one.","canonicalId":"car:chevrolet:camaro","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.72,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Chevrolet Camaro is a long-running American muscle car known for its V8 options and drag-racing-friendly straight-line performance. In this segment, the host mentions a “white Camaro” as a specific car involved in the story, but without a year or trim it’s not possible to pin down the exact generation.","simplifiedExplanation":"A Camaro is a popular American muscle car made by Chevrolet. 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It’s just the place where the story took place."}},{"startTime":3303.1,"endTime":3310.2,"type":"term","title":"flat spotted","url":"/glossary/flat-spotted","quote":"And so when he\nlets off, of course, they're flat spotted to the cords. And it's just then you turn the corner\nand they're out of say again.","canonicalId":"term:flat-spotted","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Flat spotting is tire damage where the tread develops a flat area after being dragged or locked in one position. When the tire rotates again, that flat section can cause vibration and poor grip until the tire is replaced or the damage is otherwise addressed.","simplifiedExplanation":"Flat spotting means the tire got dragged while it was locked, so part of it got worn into a flat patch. 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