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Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 2: Promods, PRI, and NHRA!

Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 2: Promods, PRI, and NHRA!

Moron Nation Unfiltered Dec 23, 2025 93 min
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About this episode

The latest episode dives into the hosts' experiences at the Winter Series and PRI, discussing their racing adventures, car troubles, and the evolution of their podcast. They share insights on the challenges of turbo cars, the excitement of qualifying, and the camaraderie among racers. The conversation touches on the NHRA's recent outreach and the importance of sponsorships in racing. With a mix of humor and candid reflections, the episode captures the highs and lows of motorsport life while teasing future plans and potential guests.

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Car

Rolls-Royce Phantom

"is what we're doing here. Like, Phantom has entirely too much time off and he's gonna st..."

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a very fancy car that costs a lot of money and is known for being super comfortable and stylish. People often talk about it because it’s one of the most luxurious cars you can buy.

Company

Parker Speed Shop

"So, no, Parker Speed Shop is, he makes all kinds of cool stuff. So, all of our turbo flanges and stuff that we have on like the FireDunk, my shop truck."

Parker Speed Shop is a business that makes special parts for cars, especially those that go fast. They create things like turbo flanges, which help attach turbochargers to engines.

Part

turbo flanges

"So, all of our turbo flanges and stuff that we have on like the FireDunk, my shop truck."

Turbo flanges are parts that help attach turbochargers to car engines. They make sure everything fits together tightly so the turbo can work properly.

Part

billet flanges

"So, he does a lot of like billet flanges, turbo flanges. I mean, he does all kinds of chassis brackets, like pretty much anything that you could dream up."

Billet flanges are strong metal pieces made from solid blocks of material. They help connect different parts of a car, like the turbo and exhaust, making sure everything fits together well.

Part

chassis brackets

"I mean, he does all kinds of chassis brackets, like pretty much anything that you could dream up."

Chassis brackets are metal pieces that help hold different parts of a car's frame together. They make sure everything stays in place and works properly, especially when driving fast.

Term

turbo kit

"So, super cool stuff. If you're building your new turbo kit or something and you need a way to mount your turbo that's nice and clean looking, he's got you fixed up."

A turbo kit helps your car's engine get more power by using a turbocharger, which pushes extra air into the engine. This makes the engine more powerful than without it.

Term

boost reference line

"we lose our boost reference line, which is very, very vital to the engine. So, I mean, we've done it before, like we've lost it out of the intake on the Nova like a bunch."

The boost reference line helps the engine computer know how much air is being forced into the engine. This information is important for making sure the engine runs smoothly and efficiently.

Term

ECU

"that's the main line that tells the ECU where to fuel and where to time. So, look, man, you would think."

The ECU is like the brain of the car's engine. It helps control how much fuel goes in and when the engine should fire, making sure everything runs well.

Part

pistons

"So, basically, what we had to do was we changed two pistons and it bent a rod, which is still mind-blowing to me."

Pistons are parts inside an engine that help create power by moving up and down. If they get damaged, the engine can have serious problems.

Part

rod

"...and it bent a rod, which is still mind-blowing to me. We got lucky that it just bent that rod."

A rod in an engine connects the piston to another part called the crankshaft. If it bends, it can cause big problems for the engine.

Part

crank

"So, after that, we had to scuff the crank. We literally sanded on the crank over there in the pits and..."

The crank is a part of the engine that helps turn the energy from the pistons into movement. It's important for making the car run properly.

Company

Turbosmart

"Marty over at Turbosmart and he sent us some restrictions."

Turbosmart makes parts for cars that use turbochargers, which help engines produce more power. They focus on improving how these parts work together.

Term

oil pressure

"Basically, how much ever oil pressure our motor has, which we're pretty proud to say, it's got 150 plus on a pass of oil pressure."

Oil pressure tells us how well the oil is flowing in the engine. Good oil pressure means the engine parts are getting the lubrication they need to work properly.

Term

turbo seals

"that runs by the turbo seals a lot. And so, you restrict how much power or how much oil goes to those turbos."

Turbo seals help keep oil inside the turbocharger, so it doesn't leak out where it shouldn't. If they fail, it can cause problems like smoke from the exhaust.

Term

whole shot

"Unfortunately, it was against our buddy, Robin. On a whole shot. We got him on a whole shot."

A whole shot is when a driver gets a quick start at the beginning of a race, helping them get ahead of the competition right away.

Company

Proline

"I think I saw a box from Proline today. I know. So I think that we got the rings in."

Proline makes parts for cars that help them go faster and perform better, especially in racing. They are a trusted brand among car enthusiasts.

Term

60 foot

"And we couldn't go very fast to the 60 foot there. And even Mark Mickey came up to me and was like, man, I just can't get to the 60 foot."

The '60 foot' is how long it takes a car to go the first 60 feet in a race. It's important because it shows how quickly the car can start moving.

Term

9-0

"Yeah, it's not, we're not trying to go 9-0. I mean, God, if we could go 9-0 with a turbo car, it's over for all y'all, but you know."

'9-0' is a time measurement in drag racing, meaning the car completes a quarter mile in 9.0 seconds. It's a benchmark for very fast cars.

Term

turbo car

"I mean, God, if we could go 9-0 with a turbo car, it's over for all y'all, but you know."

A 'turbo car' has a special part called a turbocharger that helps the engine produce more power. This makes the car faster and improves its performance.

Car

Volvo 940S

"it's over for all y'all, but you know. Trying to go 9-40s. If we could go the 9-40s that we've been,"

The Volvo 940 is a sturdy car that was made in the 1990s and is known for being safe and reliable. Many people like it because it lasts a long time and is good for everyday driving.

Term

PDRA Pro Blues Championship

"...killing it out there, man. You know? You know, PDRA Pro Blues Championship."

The PDRA Pro Blues Championship is a racing event where professional drivers race their cars in a straight line to see who is the fastest. It's part of the drag racing sport, which is all about speed and quick acceleration.

Car

Ford Mustang

"And he did. He had crashed his orange Mustang. And he was trying to sell a bunch of..."

The Ford Mustang is a popular sports car that many people love for its speed and cool design. It has been around since the 1960s and is often seen as a classic American car, which is why people talk about it a lot.

Term

trans brake

"If you have to hit the trans brake to do a burnout with your small tire car, you need a better tuner."

A trans brake helps cars with automatic transmissions get ready to go fast by locking the wheels so the engine can rev up without moving. This makes it easier to do things like burnouts before a race.

Term

line lock

"So, does everyone not have line locks on their cars? I don't know, I don't know. That's, if I have a line lock, I can do a burnout in anything."

A line lock is a tool that helps a car do burnouts by locking the front brakes so the back wheels can spin without stopping the car.

Term

burnout

"Yeah, it's to do a burnout. Yeah, yeah, I don't know. So, anyways, but anyways, I saw Bowman do the same thing."

A burnout is when a car's tires spin while the car is not moving, making smoke and noise. It's usually done for fun or to show off the car's power.

Part

single piston caliper

"With a single piston caliper that aren't the best, anyways."

A single piston caliper is a part of the braking system that helps slow down the car. It uses one piston to push the brake pads against the wheel, which creates friction to stop the car.

Part

carbon brakes

"Well, because they're carbon brakes, so there's no heat in them yet."

Carbon brakes are a type of brake made from special materials that work really well when they get hot. They're often found in race cars because they can stop the car very quickly, but they need to be warmed up first to work best.

Term

dragging the brakes

"That's why everybody talks about dragging the brakes on carbon brakes, guys."

Dragging the brakes means lightly pressing on the brake pedal while driving. This can help make the brakes work better, especially for special brakes like carbon brakes, but doing it too much can wear them out faster.

Concept

NHRA

"Like the NHRA has been for 75 years or whatever. Like, it's, you know, it's kind of a special year for them. Also, their 75th anniversary. NHRAs. Yes, yes. You know what I mean?"

The NHRA is a big organization that runs drag racing events, where cars race in a straight line to see who is fastest. Their 75th anniversary means they've been around for a long time, which is a big deal in the racing world.

Concept

Wally

"Anyone who says winning a Wally doesn't mean anything to them, doesn't have one or hasn't raced for one. Man, I don't have one and I've never raced for one."

A 'Wally' is a trophy given to drag racers when they win a race. It's a big deal in the racing community, and many racers dream of winning one to show off their success.

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