{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Midweek Motorsport s21 e15","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/midweek-motorsport-s21-e15","audioUrl":"https://media.blubrry.com/3563126/media.blubrry.com/midweekmotorsport/ins.blubrry.com/midweekmotorsport/mwm21-15.mp3","description":"Nick Daman explains why F1 drivers could be going to prison in Italy. 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Teams do this to keep cars running and to manage repairs or rules, even if the underlying setup changes."}},{"startTime":3901.4,"endTime":3905.4,"type":"concept","title":"super speedway car","url":"/glossary/super-speedway-car","quote":"they have a super speedway car a short oval car and what they would call a circuit car","canonicalId":"concept:super-speedway-car","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A super speedway car is a race car configured for very high-speed oval tracks, typically emphasizing stability at speed and efficient aerodynamics. It’s usually associated with oval racing rulesets (like NASCAR-style setups), which differ from road-course or rally-style cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"A super speedway car is built to go fast and stay stable on huge oval tracks. The setup is different from cars meant for twisty road courses because the track demands lots of aerodynamic stability."}},{"startTime":3903.4,"endTime":3905.4,"type":"concept","title":"short oval car","url":"/glossary/short-oval-car","quote":"they have a super speedway car a short oval car and what they would call a circuit car","canonicalId":"concept:short-oval-car","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A short oval car is tuned for shorter oval circuits where braking, cornering, and traction management are more frequent than on longer speedways. Compared with super speedway setups, short-oval cars often need different aerodynamic balance and suspension behavior to handle tighter turns.","simplifiedExplanation":"A short oval car is set up for shorter oval tracks with more frequent turns. Because the corners come faster and tighter, the car’s balance and grip characteristics are tuned differently than for the biggest speedways."}},{"startTime":3907.4,"endTime":3913.4,"type":"concept","title":"circuit car","url":"/glossary/circuit-car","quote":"what they would call a circuit car a natural terrain road circuit car","canonicalId":"concept:circuit-car","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A circuit car is a race car intended for continuous road-course style racing (left/right corners, braking zones, and consistent lap-to-lap driving). In the transcript, it’s contrasted with oval and rally-style cars, implying different chassis, aero, and setup priorities.","simplifiedExplanation":"A circuit car is meant for road-course racing—tracks with repeated laps and lots of cornering and braking. It’s different from oval cars and rally cars because the driving demands are different."}},{"startTime":3913.4,"endTime":3921.4,"type":"concept","title":"monocoque","url":"/glossary/monocoque","quote":"are you working on the same basic monocoque all the time we have different chassis for the season","canonicalId":"concept:monocoque","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A monocoque is a car body structure where the shell itself carries most of the loads, rather than relying on a separate frame. In racing, using a monocoque can improve stiffness and safety, but teams may still swap or update chassis specs across a season.","simplifiedExplanation":"A monocoque is basically a car where the body shell is the main “skeleton.” Instead of a heavy frame underneath, the shell is built to handle the forces of racing. Teams can still change the chassis setup from event to event."}},{"startTime":3929.4,"endTime":3937.4,"type":"concept","title":"tarmac stages","url":"/glossary/tarmac-stages","quote":"Mary Island is super smooth very little pollution on the stages and these are high speed tarmac stages","canonicalId":"concept:tarmac-stages","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Tarmac stages are timed sections of a rally run on paved surfaces, as opposed to gravel, dirt, or mixed terrain. Surface type strongly affects tire choice, braking behavior, and how the car’s setup (suspension and aero balance) is tuned for grip and traction.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tarmac stages are the rally’s timed sections on pavement. Because pavement grips differently than gravel or dirt, the car setup and tires have to be chosen to match that surface."}},{"startTime":3949.4,"endTime":3957.4,"type":"concept","title":"chassis in rotation","url":"/glossary/chassis-in-rotation","quote":"so we do have chassis in rotation but they're not dedicated between different surfaces","canonicalId":"concept:chassis-in-rotation","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Chassis in rotation” means teams use multiple car frames (or chassis builds) across events rather than relying on a single one. In rallying, this helps manage wear, damage risk, and setup changes when moving between very different stages.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Chassis in rotation” means the team uses more than one car frame for different rallies. That way, if one gets beat up or needs different setup, they can swap to another car instead of starting from scratch."}},{"startTime":3971.4,"endTime":3977.4,"type":"concept","title":"compromise","url":"/glossary/compromise","quote":"but it's the compromise that we have to have in order to be able to have the variance that we have in the world rally championship","canonicalId":"concept:compromise","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In multi-event series like the WRC, teams must compromise between setups that work best for different rally surfaces. The goal is to keep the car good enough across events rather than perfectly optimized for only one type of terrain.","simplifiedExplanation":"Because rallies are different, teams can’t make one setup that’s perfect everywhere. They choose a middle-ground setup so the car still performs well when the surface changes."}},{"startTime":3981.4,"endTime":3985.4,"type":"topic","title":"TCR","url":"/glossary/tcr","quote":"that seems very different from the TCR or the 24 hour the Nürburgring which we see your cars at","canonicalId":"topic:tcr","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"TCR refers to a touring-car racing formula (TCR) that’s distinct from rallying and endurance events. It’s mentioned here to highlight how different racing disciplines demand different car characteristics and setups.","simplifiedExplanation":"TCR is a type of race series for touring cars. 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It’s often more tarmac-like, but if they introduce new stages, teams have to relearn the route and adjust their setup."}},{"startTime":4041.4,"endTime":4045.4,"type":"term","title":"Rally One","url":"/glossary/rally-one","quote":"[4041.4s] the rally one car\n[4043.4s] which is what runs at the front","canonicalId":"term:rally-one","priority":0.8,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Rally One is the FIA’s current top-tier rally car technical category (the ruleset that defines what the leading WRC cars look like and how they’re built). It standardizes key elements like engine configuration and overall performance targets so competition is more about setup and reliability than loopholes.","simplifiedExplanation":"Rally One is the top rules package for modern WRC cars. 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In rally racing, you don’t just need to be fast—you need to keep running through rough roads and long days."}},{"startTime":4095.4,"endTime":4115.4,"type":"concept","title":"overheating risk from blocked cooling","url":"/glossary/overheating-risk-from-blocked-cooling","quote":"when we block the radiators\n with the mud\n we ran pretty hot\n these cars ran pretty hot for a very long time\n ...\n they came back\n and they fired up again","canonicalId":"concept:overheating-risk-from-blocked-cooling","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The segment describes a cooling failure mode: mud blocking radiators reduces airflow through the cooling system, raising temperatures for long periods. Despite that, the cars continued running and were able to restart and keep competing. 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Being in the right mindset helps you stay consistent and make the right moves when it counts."}},{"startTime":6253.4,"endTime":6255.4,"type":"topic","title":"Carrera Cups","url":"/glossary/carrera-cups","quote":"it’s a first year in a championship any of the Carrera Cups it’s often a two year commitment but do you consider yourself a championship contender","canonicalId":"topic:carrera-cups","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The hosts reference “Carrera Cups,” which are Porsche one-make racing series. One-make formats emphasize driver skill and setup within tight technical rules, so championship contention often comes down to consistency and racecraft.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Carrera Cup” is a Porsche racing series where many cars are very similar. 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In endurance racing, it’s not enough to be fast—you have to keep the car running for a long time."}},{"startTime":6837.4,"endTime":6850.4,"type":"company","title":"Gibson","url":"/glossary/gibson","quote":"all the manufacturers need to go and speak to the guys at Gibson because their LMP2 engines have been changed more times than most people change their socks","canonicalId":"company:gibson","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Gibson is a motorsport engine builder that supplies powerplants for endurance racing categories like LMP2. In this segment, they’re referenced because their LMP2 engines have undergone multiple changes, which affects reliability and performance planning.","simplifiedExplanation":"Gibson is a company that builds race engines for endurance racing. The hosts are saying their LMP2 engines have been updated many times, so teams have to account for reliability and rules changes."}},{"startTime":6855.4,"endTime":6858.4,"type":"term","title":"fuel flow","url":"/glossary/fuel-flow","quote":"they have fuel flow and restrictors and all sorts of things yeah but the thing to remember is","canonicalId":"term:fuel-flow","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Fuel flow is the rate at which fuel is delivered to the engine. In many prototype racing rulesets, fuel flow is managed (often alongside restrictors) to control power output and keep competition closer while protecting reliability.","simplifiedExplanation":"Fuel flow is how quickly the engine gets fuel. 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The hosts are saying everyone has to make an engine that follows the rules and can survive racing, not just make power."}},{"startTime":6877.4,"endTime":6881.4,"type":"concept","title":"cost caps","url":"/glossary/cost-caps","quote":"yes and there's money involved and of course the\n[6877.4s] cost caps\n[6879.4s] and the engines have cost caps now as well","canonicalId":"concept:cost-caps","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Cost caps are limits on how much teams can spend to compete in a racing series. They’re meant to reduce runaway budgets and keep competition closer by forcing teams to manage spending more tightly.","simplifiedExplanation":"A cost cap is a rule that limits how much racing teams are allowed to spend. 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The hosts are saying the series is about to start and that new rules—especially about tyres—are coming."}},{"startTime":6903.4,"endTime":6907.4,"type":"topic","title":"British super bikes","url":"/glossary/british-superbikes","quote":"[6901.4s] I think it's the last\n[6903.4s] thing to start isn't it\n[6903.4s] British super bikes\n[6905.4s] British super bikes obviously doesn't start","canonicalId":"topic:british-super-bikes","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“British super bikes” refers to the British Superbike Championship, a major motorcycle road-racing series in the UK. The hosts mention it as an example of a championship that doesn’t “start” the way DTM does, implying different season timing.","simplifiedExplanation":"British Super Bikes is a UK motorcycle racing championship. They’re using it as a comparison for how different racing series kick off their seasons."}},{"startTime":6921.4,"endTime":6927.4,"type":"concept","title":"tyre rules","url":"/glossary/tyre-rules","quote":"[6921.4s] and have they got the new tyre rules?\n[6923.4s] probably not\n[6925.4s] they wouldn't have had them till today\n[6927.4s] the DTM","canonicalId":"concept:tyre-rules","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Tyre rules are regulations governing which tyres can be used, how many sets are allowed, and sometimes performance limits. Changes to tyre rules can significantly affect race strategy, qualifying pace, and how long tyres last.","simplifiedExplanation":"Tyre rules are the regulations about what tyres teams are allowed to run and how many they can use. If the rules change, teams may have to change their race strategy and how they manage grip over a race."}},{"startTime":6931.4,"endTime":6953.4,"type":"topic","title":"tyre allocation per weekend","url":"/glossary/tyre-allocation-per-weekend","quote":"[6931.4s] teams are going to be allocated three sets\n[6933.4s] of new tyres\n[6935.4s] per weekend\n[6937.4s] except for","canonicalId":"topic:tyre-allocation-per-weekend","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The transcript describes a tyre allocation rule: teams are given a limited number of new tyre sets per weekend, plus extras for specific events. This kind of regulation controls costs and prevents teams from doing unlimited tyre testing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Racing series often limit how many new tyres teams can use. That keeps spending down and stops teams from just trying everything all the time."}},{"startTime":6939.4,"endTime":6943.4,"type":"term","title":"handcooked","quote":"[6937.4s] except for\n[6939.4s] is it still handcooked?\n[6941.4s] it is handcooked","canonicalId":"term:handcooked","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Handcooked” appears to be a mishearing of “Hankook,” another tyre brand used in racing. The context is a tyre-brand correction, so the key point is that the supplier/brand matters for compound behavior and wear.","simplifiedExplanation":"This sounds like a tyre brand being mentioned, then corrected. 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It’s basically a rule that gives a small advantage for the season start without letting teams run unlimited tyres."}},{"startTime":6955.4,"endTime":6961.4,"type":"topic","title":"double headers","url":"/glossary/double-headers","quote":"[6955.4s] the season finale\n[6957.4s] at Hockenheim because they're both double\n[6959.4s] headers and at Zandvoort","canonicalId":"topic:double-headers","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “double header” means two races held over the same weekend at the same venue. That increases tyre workload and makes tyre management across multiple races more critical.","simplifiedExplanation":"A double header is two races in one weekend. 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Teams win by working together—sharing driving duties, timing pit stops, and keeping the car running strong."}},{"startTime":7084.4,"endTime":7086.4,"type":"company","title":"CrowdStrike","url":"/glossary/crowdstrike","quote":"they're going to get a crowd strike endurance team work and speed award","canonicalId":"company:crowdstrike","priority":0.25,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"CrowdStrike is a company name attached here to an endurance award. Sponsorship like this is common in motorsport, where brands support events and teams through marketing partnerships.","simplifiedExplanation":"CrowdStrike is a sponsor name mentioned with the award. 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