{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 391 - Sad News From the WoO and The No Way Out 40","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-391-sad-news-from-the-woo-and-the-no-way-out-40","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dirtnerds/Dirt_Nerds_Episode_391_-_Sad_News_From_The_WoO_and_The_No_Way_Out_40.mp3?dest-id=511138","description":"This week we talk about the sad news out of Texas at a World of Outlaws Event where a race official sadly lost his life and another injured. We also talk about Duane's trip to Paragon Speedway for the No Way Out 40 and more!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":127.3,"endTime":132.0,"type":"concept","title":"Star Wars night","url":"/glossary/star-wars-night","quote":"Well, it was Star Wars night. So that was why we want my wife's huge Star\nWars fans. 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