{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"S3, E63 - Vaughn Gittin Jr.","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/s3-e63-vaughn-gittin-jr","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/truckshowpodcast/TSP_S3E063_comp_v1.mp3?dest-id=671427","description":"Holman hits the dirt once again, joining Vaughn Gittin Jr. with RTR and Ford, to conquer the terrain of Johnson Valley for the 2nd annual Bronco Golf Invitational. Listen in on an interview with Vaughn while chasing down fellow driver Loren Healy and also get some insights from Ford's own Dave Rivers. Holman ends this episode with a truck review of the Bronco Free Wheelin' package. The Truck Show Podcast is produced in partnership with AMSOIL, Kershaw Knives, and OVR Mag. Don't forget to check out truckshowpodcast.com for special offers from our friends and sponsors!   AMSOIL Use promo code HOLMAN2025 until 12/31/25 to get a free AMSOIL UTV Blocks Kit with any purchase of $125 or more.   Kershaw Knives Use promo code 2TSP2025 for 40% of MSRP and free shipping on great, high-quality knives.   OVR Magazine Use promo code @truckshowpodcast for a free annual digital subscription or a discount on a print subscription  "},"annotations":[{"startTime":332.0,"endTime":335.0,"type":"part","title":"RTR rover package","url":"/glossary/rtr-rover-package","quote":"my favorite hole was our final one where they took a Bronco with the RTR rover package on in a roof rack","canonicalId":"part:rtr-rover-package","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"An RTR rover package is an aftermarket kit that adds off‑road features such as larger tires, lift kits, and protective plates to a vehicle.","simplifiedExplanation":"It’s a set of upgrades that makes the car better for rough terrain, like bigger wheels and stronger body parts."}},{"startTime":373.0,"endTime":376.0,"type":"part","title":"free wheeling package","url":"/glossary/free-wheeling-package","quote":"I was also able to spend the day driving a brand new Bronco free wheeling package on a four door","canonicalId":"part:free-wheeling-package","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"A free‑wheeling package allows the vehicle’s wheels to spin freely when the engine is not driving them, useful for off‑road or low‑speed maneuvers.","simplifiedExplanation":"It’s a set of parts that lets the wheels turn on their own when you’re not pushing the car, handy for off‑road driving."}},{"startTime":404.0,"endTime":406.0,"type":"brand","title":"Ford","url":"/glossary/ford","quote":"I'm sitting in a brand new free wheeling Bronco with Dave Rivers and what's your job title now at Ford?","canonicalId":"brand:ford","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Ford is an American automaker known for producing a wide range of vehicles including trucks, SUVs, and cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ford is a big car company from the U.S. that makes trucks, SUVs, and cars."}},{"startTime":506.0,"endTime":519.0,"type":"term","title":"MCE 2.3 liter engine","url":"/glossary/mce-2-3-liter-engine","quote":"So we're in a freewheeling. 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