{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Episode 399 - The First Dirt Cup, Ohio Sprint Speedweek Begins and Indiana Midget Week","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-399-the-first-dirt-cup-ohio-sprint-speedweek-begins-and-indiana-midget-week","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/dirtnerds/Dirt_Nerds_Episode_399_-_The_Innagural_Dirt_Cup_Ohio_Speedweek_Begins_and_Indiana_Midget_Week.mp3?dest-id=511138","description":"This week Duane returns and tells us about his trip to Mexico and some races he hit up when he returned. We also talk about the first Dirt Cup held at Muskingum which created a new concept for dirt racing. 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