{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"\"The King\" Richard Petty Interview","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/the-king-richard-petty-interview","audioUrl":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/FOXM1880991551.mp3","description":"There is only one \"King\" in racing. In this exclusive interview, seven-time NASCAR champion Richard Petty joins us to reflect on his unparalleled career and the 75-year legacy of Petty Enterprises. From the raw, grit-and-glory days of 1960s short-track racing to the high-tech evolution of Legacy Motor Club, Richard shares what it really takes to stay relevant in a changing sport. Plus, he opens up about the work that matters most to him now: Victory Junction and ensuring the Petty name is remembered for more than just 200 wins.\n\nChapters:0:00 Intro0:30 Richard Petty Joins The Show1:10 Coming Back To Daytona3:00 What Do You Shake Your Head At?4:00 Thoughts On The Changes To NASCAR5:10 Any Temptation To Drive Other Races?7:20 Guy You'd Love To Race?9:15 Best Driver In NASCAR13:30 Your Love Of NASCAR15:30 Kids Getting Into Driving17:15 Social Media?18:18 Outro\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"},"annotations":[{"startTime":6.8,"endTime":9.5,"type":"concept","title":"green flag","url":"/glossary/green-flag","quote":"The only thing the same race in the day, or it used to be, is that they were the green flag to begin with, so the checkers went and sold it.","canonicalId":"concept:green-flag","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In NASCAR and other motorsports, the green flag signals the race has started (or restarted) and cars are cleared to race at full speed. It’s the opposite of caution periods, where the yellow flag controls the field.","simplifiedExplanation":"A green flag means the race is officially underway and drivers can go all-out. It usually comes after a restart or after a caution period ends."}},{"startTime":9.5,"endTime":12.5,"type":"concept","title":"checkers","url":"/glossary/checkers","quote":"...they were the green flag to begin with, so the checkers went and sold it. 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Drivers and fans associate it with big, memorable races and lots of history."}},{"startTime":65.0,"endTime":69.82,"type":"concept","title":"tunnel","url":"/glossary/tunnel","quote":"...every year when I get to come back to Daytona... What's it like for you now when you drive in the tunnel?","canonicalId":"concept:tunnel","priority":0.4,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The “tunnel” is the trackside passage drivers use to enter the racing surface, often from the garage area. It’s a ritual spot where drivers experience the crowd and build focus before going out.","simplifiedExplanation":"The tunnel is basically the route drivers walk through to get from the garage area onto the track. It’s a special moment before they start racing."}},{"startTime":81.6,"endTime":85.0,"type":"concept","title":"infield","url":"/glossary/infield","quote":"They had one little building in the infield and everything was flat. 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That matters because it changes how fans and teams think about engineering: less emphasis on bespoke race electronics and more on mechanical fundamentals that resemble what you could buy off a showroom floor.","simplifiedExplanation":"He’s talking about an earlier time when the race cars were more like regular cars you could buy. 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When he says he had no ambition except driving cups, he means he mostly wanted to stay focused on NASCAR’s main racing level."}},{"startTime":364.8,"endTime":371.0,"type":"concept","title":"drag racing","url":"/glossary/drag-racing","quote":"Was there not a year that you went drag racing? We went drag racing, uh, not because we had to.","canonicalId":"concept:drag-racing","priority":0.22,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Drag racing is a straight-line motorsport where cars accelerate over a short distance to determine a winner. 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That shape helps the engine burn fuel efficiently, which can make it perform better—especially when you’re spinning it fast."}},{"startTime":383.9,"endTime":389.2,"type":"brand","title":"Plymouth","url":"/glossary/plymouth","quote":"[383.9s]  So I was at that time employed through, through Plymouth.\n[389.2s]  And so they said, look, if you can't do that, we want to keep\n[393.8s]  you out there.","canonicalId":"brand:plymouth","priority":0.3,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Plymouth was a Chrysler brand that supported NASCAR and other motorsports programs in the muscle-car era. Mentioning Plymouth here ties Richard Petty’s career to the manufacturer-backed racing ecosystem of that time.","simplifiedExplanation":"Plymouth was a car brand under the Chrysler umbrella. 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