{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Sam Shahin | Part 2 - calls to Dorna, Supercars and how close he came to F1","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/sam-shahin-part-2-calls-to-dorna-supercars-and-how-close-he-came-to-f1","audioUrl":"https://enrichment.soundstack.com/4vjqq8/traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/820f09cf-2ace-4180-a92d-aa4c0008f5fb/dd2804cb-1f45-4c79-83e9-aa4c003f9f4b/18073b57-7903-4672-8938-b3fb016aa2a1/audio.mp3?utm_source=Podcast&in_playlist=4dbd5294-795c-4844-a0b0-aa4c003f9f4b","description":"From Supercars CEO James Warburton’s faith in him before The Bend had even been built to the global award it received that he at first thought was a prank. The importance of forging a relationship with Dorna and the fascinating Covid period convos with Formula One management. Why he can’t stand still and the message for other promoters and circuit owners on acting now to stay relevant. Plus the big news around MotoGP’s move to the streets of Adelaide from Phillip Island in 2027. Why it didn’t end up at The Bend & his part in bringing the key players together as a proud South Aussie including a secret track inspection after the Adelaide Grand Final last year. And what about the rumours of World Superbikes heading this way too? This isn’t just for motor racing fans. Business owners will be glued to his insights in this area too. And Sam shares a few ‘life lessons’ that are takeaways for us all. Hope you enjoy the listen as much as we did during the record.  Head to Rusty's Facebook, Twitter or Instagram and give us your feedback and let us know who you want to hear from on Rusty's GarageSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information."},"annotations":[{"startTime":48.5,"endTime":52.3,"type":"concept","title":"motorsport","url":"/glossary/motorsport","quote":"finding motorsport and being there as he outlined his vision for a world-class motorsport facility just an hour from the CBD here at Tailum Bend.","canonicalId":"concept:motorsport","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Motorsport refers to competitive sporting events involving the use of motorized vehicles, typically cars or motorcycles, on circuits or tracks. It encompasses various disciplines such as Formula 1, rallying, touring car racing, and more.","simplifiedExplanation":"Motorsport means racing cars or bikes in competitions on special tracks or roads. 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