{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Was Mecum's $18 MILLION Ferrari Sale a Lie?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/was-mecum-s-18-million-ferrari-sale-a-lie","audioUrl":"https://mgln.ai/e/441/pscrb.fm/rss/p/claritaspod.com/measure/prfx.byspotify.com/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/BVLLC3841387727.mp3","description":"Spike and co. discuss price manipulation conspiracies around the insane multimillion dollar Porsche and Ferrari auctions at Mecum, and review Ineos' 2026 revision on the Grenadier. Ducati NA CEO Jason Chinnock drips by the garage to reveal the company's exciting entry into Supercross racing and unveil the limited-edition Desmo450 MX Factory dirt bike.\n______________________________________________\n\n🛠️ RaceDeck - Transform Your Garage\nGet 15% off plus free shipping with code SPIKE356\nhttps://RaceDeck.com\n\n📅 Odoo - Modern Management Made Simple\nAll your business on one platform. Try it at https://www.odoo.com\n\n💼 NEXT Insurance - Affordable Coverage for Your Business\nInsurance tailored for small businesses for as little as $29 a month!\nhttps://nextinsurance.com/spike\n\n🔵 BlueChew - Get Bricked Up with BlueChew Gold\nTry it for 10% off with code SPIKE911\nhttps://BlueChew.com\n\nCheck out BidBetter by Jonny!\nhttps://bidbetter.ai\n\nGRAB SOME SCR MERCH:\nhttps://spikescarradio.com\n\nGET MORE SCR ON PATREON:\nhttps://www.patreon.com/spikescarradio\n______________________________________________\n\nThis week's episode brings together car market analysis and motorcycle racing excitement. The hosts debate whether recent Mecum auction results showing sky-high prices for 90s/2000s supercars represent genuine market shifts or potential manipulation schemes. Jonny introduces his new BidBetter software designed to help collectors make smarter auction bids with data-driven insights.\n\nThe highlight comes when Jason Chinnock joins to discuss Ducati's 100th anniversary and their strategic entry into Supercross racing. Jason's remarkable journey from parts counter to CEO exemplifies the passion driving the iconic motorcycle brand. The conversation culminates with a detailed look at the stunning Ducati Desmo450 MX, featuring titanium exhaust, Showa front forks, and limited production with numbered engine cases.\n_____________________________________________\n\n📧 To advertise with Spike’s Car Radio, contact Neon Tiger Media:\ncontact@neontiger.media\n🌐 or visit:\nhttps://scrpod.com/sponsor\n\nProduced by \nSkyview Entertainment\n&\nQ6 Media\nhttps://q6.media\n______________________________________________\n\nTimestamps:\n00:00 - Terrible jobs\n06:00 - Mecum Ferrari auction sales a lie?\n12:11 - BidBetter\n21:27 - 2026 Ineos Grenadier review\n30:08 - Babolat\n32:24 - Introducing Jason Chinnock\n34:06 - Ducati at Supercross\n38:46 - Racing technology\n40:23 - Training for racing\n42:04 - Jason's journey from parts counter to CEO\n46:25 - Working with the Volkswagen group\n51:32 - Ducati Desmo450 MX Factory review\nLearn more about your ad choices. 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It allows for the connection of various electrical functions between the towing vehicle and the trailer, such as brake lights and turn signals.","simplifiedExplanation":"A seven pin harness is a type of connector that helps connect the electrical systems of a vehicle and a trailer, allowing things like lights to work together."}},{"startTime":1786.5,"endTime":1788.5,"type":"part","title":"NATO plug","url":"/glossary/nato-plug","quote":"it actually has a NATO plug. So it's a huge aperture.","canonicalId":"part:nato-plug","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4o-mini","data":{"explanation":"A NATO plug is a type of electrical connector used primarily in military applications. It allows for a robust and secure connection for powering equipment, such as winches, from a vehicle's electrical system.","simplifiedExplanation":"A NATO plug is a special kind of connector used to connect electrical equipment to a vehicle, often found in military vehicles. It's designed to be strong and reliable."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Spike Feresten","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/was-mecum-s-18-million-ferrari-sale-a-lie/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}