{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"JPL & Long Beach","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/jpl-long-beach","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/sxm.simplecastaudio.com/c4975f47-4d85-4129-b692-8d3784e110bd/episodes/d477eda1-abab-4518-9ca5-db34e430de15/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c4975f47-4d85-4129-b692-8d3784e110bd&awEpisodeId=d477eda1-abab-4518-9ca5-db34e430de15&feed=qaiDidW0","description":"Before the Long Beach Grand Prix, the guys got to tour JPL. Plus, Alex was inducted into the Long Beach Walk of Fame. Alex recaps his race, then Hinch and Rossi discuss the new push to pass scandal, and more!\n+++\nOff Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.\nWant some Off Track swag? 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