{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Acura Long Beach Grand Prix with Andre Mullins | EP 323","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/acura-long-beach-grand-prix-with-andre-mullins-ep-323","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/b319574/podcast/play/119316487/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-1%2F423241125-44100-2-23cc6b179c6ad.mp3","description":"Episode 323: Andre Mullins joins Jhae Pfenning in studio for a full recap of their trip to the Acura Long Beach Grand Prix.In this laid-back, bourbon-fueled conversation, the duo breaks down the last-minute NSX parade team assembly, driving their cars in the 40th anniversary celebration, behind-the-scenes access, celebrity sightings, and all the Honda/Acura community vibes from the weekend.Pure car guy storytelling at its best on the non-automotive automotive podcast.Timestamps00:00 - Intro & Studio Welcome03:10 - How the Long Beach Trip Came Together Last Minute08:45 - Assembling the NSX Owner Parade Team18:00 - Arrival at Acura Long Beach Grand Prix35:50 - The 40th Anniversary NSX Parade Experience48:20 - Driving the NSX on Track & Streets01:05:30 - Celebrity Sightings & Event Highlights01:22:40 - Bourbon Chat & Weekend Takeaways01:35:10 - Future Honda/Acura Events Talk01:48:00 - Listener Questions & Community Shoutouts01:52:30 - Patreon Thanks & ClosingContactEmail: info@hardparking.comWebsite: www.hardparking.comPatreon: patreon.com/hardparkingpodcastInstagram: @hardparkingpodYouTube: youtube.com/@HardParking\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":17.9,"endTime":21.0,"type":"company","title":"right on and right Toyota","url":"/glossary/right-on-and-right-toyota","quote":"This is hard parking brought to you by right on and right Toyota out of Scottsdale, Arizona.","canonicalId":"company:right-on-and-right-toyota","priority":0.2,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Right on and Right Toyota” is mentioned as a sponsor for the show segment. 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