{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Rob King Part 3","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/rob-king-part-3","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134004/episodes/18990917-rob-king-part-3.mp3","description":"Send us Fan MailRob King is the owner and founder of S-Car-Go Racing, a well-known Porsche shop and tuning specialist.  His company has built several notable cars that have been featured in various automotive publications.  Before starting his own shop, he worked as a factory-authorize Porsche mechanic for 18 years.In this episode we talk about: -Fastest he has ever driven.-24 hour races.-12 hour Sebring race he crewed for.-Ruf.Send questions and suggestions to  porschepatterpod@gmail.com https://www.circuitsixfour.com/https://www.instagram.com/circuit6four/https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox"},"annotations":[{"startTime":46.6,"endTime":68.7,"type":"concept","title":"group drive","url":"/glossary/group-drive","quote":"Alright, I should be on a drive today... 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