{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Moron Nation Unfiltered Ep. 15: Drag Racing Is Changing...","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/moron-nation-unfiltered-ep-15-drag-racing-is-changing","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO8757068311.mp3","description":"The drag racing world changed this week.In Episode 15 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, Shawn and Phantom talk about the IHRA canceling the remainder of its season, what it means for racers, and why they believe organizations like the Midwest Drag Racing Series and Outlaw Syndicate continue to grow.We also catch everyone up on what's happening around 187 Customs:• IHRA's season comes to an end• Midwest Drag Racing Series keeps gaining momentum• Outlaw Syndicate updates• Blue is getting ready for another test session• Aiden's GoldMember burnout Blazer suffers its first failure• Shawn's twin turbo Chevelle continues making progress• ShopTruck lays down over 1,200 horsepower on the dyno• Behind-the-scenes stories from the shopWhether you're into Pro Mod, small tire, no prep, burnout cars, or just love hearing what really happens behind the scenes at 187 Customs, this episode has plenty to talk about.If you enjoy these weekly podcasts, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.#187Customs #MoronNation #DragRacing #OutlawSyndicate #MidwestDragRacingSeries👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mTAGSFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/\n"},"annotations":[{"id":513609,"startTime":119.3,"endTime":227.32,"type":"place","title":"Darlington Dragway","url":"/glossary/darlington-dragway","quote":"Experts, that's right, and they are closely monitoring the situation around Darlington Dragway. 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