{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"GTR Festival 2025 - EP.161","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/gtr-festival-2025-ep-161","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/2145436/episodes/18233827-gtr-festival-2025-ep-161.mp3","description":"Send us a textIn this special on-location episode of the Right Hand Drive Guys Podcast, we travel to Ennis, Texas for the three-day GT-R Festival 2025 at the legendary Texas Motorplex. Thanks to a Tier 1 Media Pass, we had full access to the action — from the pits to the grandstands to the staging lanes — capturing the event from every possible angle.We watched some of the wildest GT-Rs on the planet, including a 2,000HP R34 GT-R from Australia, a 1-of-9 HKS Zero R, and countless builds that pushed the limits of what these cars can do. The festival also brought out major names like Adam LZ, Tommyfyeah, and even T-Pain, all soaking in the GT-R madness.This episode is a raw, energized look at the cars, the people, and the culture that make the GT-R community one of the most passionate in the world.🎙️ From legendary builds to once-in-a-lifetime access — buckle up for our full GT-R Festival experience.Find us on Facebook groups - RHDGUYS-JDMBOYSSocials - @RHDGUYS Merch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code \"RHDGUYS\" athttps://nizmopartsplug.comNeed An ECU? Visit Haltech!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":36.379999999999995,"endTime":38.8,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Skylines","url":"/cars/nissan/skyline","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/1966-1968_Nissan_Prince_Skyline_GT.jpg","quote":"Yeah. 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