{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Our Race Recap w/ Tommy Kendall and Mateo Siderman","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/our-race-recap-w-tommy-kendall-and-mateo-siderman","audioUrl":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/mgln.ai/e/10/clrtpod.com/m/cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/08e542fe-7675-4c90-abeb-0cff5f9a3d6d/bceb3f91-afbb-4f97-87f6-5f4387bbb382/episodes/audio/group/3379b2f8-2eb0-4da2-a8cf-9cbc91588465/group-item/53cb7648-ddeb-4b36-821e-59782cd08698/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=c2RzTGta","description":"Matt Farah and Zack Klapman went racing and lived to tell the tale! It's a race recap with our teammates, Tommy Kendall (multi-time Trans-Am champ and overall legend) and Mateo Siderman (Super Trofeo pro with many podiums. Watch this space).\nWe recap the ups and downs of our weekend; talk about our speed vs the competition; the importance of seats; Mateo's hospital visit; what it's like joining a team of this caliber; our \"oh sh*t\" moments; learn WHAT caused our mysterious engine problem; and more.\nPatreon questions include:\nProudest racing moment\nYou can take ANY road legal car on the track...\nWhich series would you want to race, of any time period?\nFavorite corner?\nWhy did we go faster when our car broke?\nRace cars that caught your childhood eye\nIs the new Porsche 911 race car mid-engine?\nWhat's happening with F1 drivers and taxes\nRecorded May 7, 2026\nShow Notes\nAura Frames\nExclusive $25-off Carver Mat at https://on.auraframes.com/TIRE. Promo Code TIRE\n \nHimsFor simple, online access to personalized and affordable care for Hair Loss, ED, Weight Loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/TIRE.\n \nTrueWerk\nUpgrade to the T2 WerkPant and stay comfortable no matter what the day brings. 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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":363.4,"endTime":368.7,"type":"term","title":"limp mode","url":"/glossary/limp-mode","quote":"I'm like, oh, limp mode. You know, the lap would go from 238 to like four minutes.","canonicalId":"term:limp-mode","priority":0.65,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Limp mode is a protective strategy where the car limits power and sometimes changes how it shifts or controls the engine to prevent damage. 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They compare how it works in real racing versus practice events."}},{"startTime":1752.2,"endTime":1774.8,"type":"concept","title":"pit entry speed rules","url":"/glossary/pit-entry-speed-rules","quote":"I got the, don't fucking slow down\nuntil you're like at the gate for the pit.\nLike you're still racing even in the,","canonicalId":"concept:pit-entry-speed-rules","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Pit entry speed rules control how and when a driver transitions from full racing pace to the slower pit lane. The key idea here is that you may stay at racing speed until a defined “gate”/point, then decelerate—unlike many slower track-day formats where you’re asked to slow down much earlier.","simplifiedExplanation":"Races often require you to slow down for the pit lane, but the rules usually say exactly when you’re allowed to start slowing. In this story, the driver says the correct timing was later than what people do on track days."}},{"startTime":1762.2,"endTime":1769.8,"type":"term","title":"track day","url":"/glossary/track-day","quote":"Cause like on a regular like track day or at fucking,\n[1765.8s]\n[1767.8s] you know, a slower series,\n[1767.8s] they would slow you down much, much further.","canonicalId":"term:track-day","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.8,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A track day is a non-race event where drivers practice on a circuit, typically with different marshal/pace rules than competitive racing. Because track-day groups often manage traffic more conservatively, drivers may be instructed to slow down earlier than they would during a race.","simplifiedExplanation":"A track day is when regular drivers go to a race track to practice. The rules are usually less strict than in an actual race, so you may be told to slow down earlier."}},{"startTime":1781.9,"endTime":1784.3,"type":"term","title":"speedo","url":"/glossary/speedo","quote":"And I was like, oh, I'll have plenty of time to stop. And then I just watched the speedo going down","canonicalId":"term:speedo","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speedometer (speedo) is the driver-facing instrument that displays vehicle speed. In racing, drivers often reference it to judge whether they’re meeting a braking target at a specific point on track.","simplifiedExplanation":"The speedo is just the speed gauge on the dashboard. Here it’s used to confirm whether the car is slowing down enough at the right time."}},{"startTime":1797.9,"endTime":1799.4,"type":"concept","title":"break point","url":"/glossary/break-point","quote":"The uphill doesn't compress as much as I thought. 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If you wait too long, you won’t slow down enough."}},{"startTime":1801.6,"endTime":1804.1,"type":"term","title":"in-lapse","url":"/glossary/in-lapse","quote":"The in-lapse and the out-lapse are often, and so someone either has a better one worked out,","canonicalId":"term:in-lapse","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An in-lap is the lap a driver uses to get up to speed and operating conditions (especially tire temperature) before the race’s key performance window. It’s often contrasted with the out-lap, which is the lap after a pit stop or restart when the car is again transitioning to race pace.","simplifiedExplanation":"An in-lap is the lap where the driver is getting the car ready for fast driving—especially getting the tires working. 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The driver is trying to get back to good grip quickly so the car can go fast."}},{"startTime":1807.4,"endTime":1809.7,"type":"term","title":"cold tires","url":"/glossary/cold-tires","quote":"and in any car, it's leaving on new cold tires, IMSA as well.","canonicalId":"term:cold-tires","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Cold tires are tires that haven’t reached their ideal temperature yet, so they provide less grip and can be more prone to sliding. Drivers manage this with driving style and timing, because tire temperature strongly affects traction and braking performance.","simplifiedExplanation":"Cold tires are tires that aren’t warmed up yet. They don’t grip as well, so the car can feel slippery until the tires heat up."}},{"startTime":1810.8,"endTime":1812.0,"type":"term","title":"tire blanket","url":"/glossary/tire-blanket","quote":"Formula One has the tire blanket, so they're leaving on hot stuff.","canonicalId":"term:tire-blanket","priority":0.7,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A tire blanket is a heating device used to bring race tires up to temperature before the car goes out. In Formula One, this helps ensure the tires have grip immediately, which affects lap time, braking confidence, and how quickly the driver can push.","simplifiedExplanation":"A tire blanket is a heater that warms the race tires before you drive. It helps the tires grip sooner instead of needing a few laps to heat up."}},{"startTime":1810.8,"endTime":1812.0,"type":"term","title":"hot stuff","quote":"Formula One has the tire blanket, so they're leaving on hot stuff.","canonicalId":"term:hot-stuff","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.66,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Hot stuff” refers to tires that are already at high temperature when the car leaves the pits or starts a stint. Hot tires can offer immediate grip, but they can also be riskier because overheating can reduce tire life and increase the chance of losing traction.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Hot stuff” means the tires are already very warm when you go back out. 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This MPH Industries device uses radar waves to estimate how fast a car is moving."}},{"startTime":1959.9,"endTime":1962.9,"type":"term","title":"radar detector","url":"/glossary/radar-detector","quote":"He wants to know if we can put a radar detector in the race car.","canonicalId":"term:radar-detector","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A radar detector is an electronic device that listens for police radar signals so the driver can get advance warning. In motorsports talk, it’s often discussed as a way to avoid speed enforcement, even though rules may prohibit it.","simplifiedExplanation":"A radar detector is a device that tries to “hear” radar from speed enforcement. It alerts the driver so they can slow down before getting caught."}},{"startTime":1962.9,"endTime":1967.2,"type":"term","title":"jammer","url":"/glossary/jammer","quote":"And a jammer that will send a signal of 35 or 35 by 9. 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[1978.4s] Is there a rule it says in the book, no jammers.","canonicalId":"concept:radar-speed-enforcement-on-track","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.55,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"This segment discusses the tension between on-track rules and off-track enforcement technology. Even if a device can technically interfere with radar, motorsport rulebooks may prohibit jammers/detectors, making legality and compliance part of the “engineering” problem.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about whether speed-enforcement tech (like radar) even matters during a race, and whether devices that interfere with it are allowed. In racing, the rules can be stricter than what’s technically possible."}},{"startTime":2253.8,"endTime":2260.0,"type":"brand","title":"Contis","url":"/glossary/contis","quote":"Yeah, those Contis are solid. What are the Contis? 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They’re known for supporting spec classes like the BMW E30 series mentioned here.","simplifiedExplanation":"Here, “NASA” isn’t space—it’s a U.S. racing organization that puts on car events. They run amateur racing series, including spec-style classes."}},{"startTime":5729.4,"endTime":5752.1,"type":"concept","title":"spec series","url":"/glossary/spec-series","quote":"And NASA has a pretty good field with the E30 spec series. ... I mean, NASA's spec E30's there.","canonicalId":"concept:spec-series","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “spec series” is a motorsport category where most performance parts are standardized or heavily restricted by rules. That reduces the advantage of expensive engineering and shifts competition toward driver skill and allowed setup changes.","simplifiedExplanation":"A “spec series” is a racing class where the rules keep the cars similar. 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They’re saying the guest got a podium there."}},{"startTime":5766.7,"endTime":5769.8,"type":"topic","title":"Super Trefeo","quote":"Fun way you podiumed last weekend in fucking Laguna and Super Trefeo.","canonicalId":"topic:super-trefeo","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.45,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Super Trefeo” appears to be the name of a specific racing event or series the hosts are referencing. It’s mentioned alongside Laguna as another place where the guest had podium success.","simplifiedExplanation":"“Super Trefeo” sounds like the name of a particular race event/series. They’re listing it as another competition where the guest did well."}},{"startTime":5774.5,"endTime":5778.6,"type":"term","title":"fast lap","url":"/glossary/fast-lap","quote":"[5774.5s] What is a fast lap in a Super Trefeo at Laguna? [5778.6s] So the fastest lap I was able to get down to","canonicalId":"term:fast-lap","priority":0.55,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A fast lap is the single quickest lap time a driver records during a race weekend (or session). It’s often used as a quick snapshot of pace and how well the car and driver are working together on that track.","simplifiedExplanation":"A fast lap is the quickest one lap a driver can do. It’s a simple way to compare speed between drivers and cars."}},{"startTime":5794.0,"endTime":5796.1,"type":"term","title":"Lap record","url":"/glossary/lap-record","quote":"[5792.8s] First time ever there. [5794.0s] Lap record for Super Trefeo. [5795.5s] What?","canonicalId":"term:lap-record","priority":0.6,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A lap record is the fastest lap time ever achieved in that specific car class/session at that track. 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The wing pushes the car down onto the track so it can turn faster."}},{"startTime":5809.2,"endTime":5811.8,"type":"term","title":"horsepower","url":"/glossary/horsepower","quote":"[5808.6s] Yeah, unbelievable. [5809.2s] 13-ohr horsepower and a lot of wang. [5811.8s] Big wang.","canonicalId":"term:horsepower","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.6,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Horsepower is a measure of engine power—how much work the powertrain can do over time. Higher horsepower generally helps a car accelerate harder and maintain speed, though actual performance also depends on gearing, traction, and aerodynamics.","simplifiedExplanation":"Horsepower is a way to measure how strong the engine is. More horsepower usually helps the car go faster, but it’s not the only factor."}},{"startTime":5812.8,"endTime":5814.3,"type":"term","title":"Minimo-ero","quote":"[5811.8s] Big wang. [5812.8s] Yeah, we got Minimo-ero. 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