{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Matt and Angie Smith and Chad Green join WFO Radio after Route 66 NHRA Nationals","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/matt-and-angie-smith-and-chad-green-join-wfo-radio-after-route-66-nhra-nationals","audioUrl":"http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2323827335-wforadio-matt-and-angie-smith-and-chad.mp3","description":"#NHRA #dragracing #NHRAresults\nMatt and Angie Smith, and Chad Green join WFO Radio after winning the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by Peak. It was a heartbreaking win for Matt Smith as Angie's bike didn't leave the started line. The husband and wife racers will give the behind the scenes details of their final round race. Chad Green returns following his second Funny Car win of the year. Chad will recap his victorious birthday weekend. Host Joe Castello will recap the entire event from Route 66 Raceway.\n\n🚨 Don’t miss out! 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