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Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 6: Life After NPK | With Ryan Martin & Carson Baker

Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 6: Life After NPK | With Ryan Martin & Carson Baker

Moron Nation Unfiltered Jan 27, 2026 104 min
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About this episode

Ryan Martin and Carson Baker dive into the exciting world of small tire racing in this episode, discussing their new series, the Outlaw Syndicate. They share insights on upcoming races, class formats, and the thrill of competition. Ryan reflects on his recent racing experiences, including a close call with a turbo competitor, while Carson recounts his journey from a novice to a top contender. With a mix of humor and camaraderie, they explore the challenges and triumphs of drag racing, all while gearing up for the next big event.

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Car

Rolls-Royce Phantom

"...lcome. Yeah, welcome. So we the Ryan Sean myself phantom was own Text message got together one night sat ..."

The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a super fancy car that costs a lot of money and is made to be very comfortable. People talk about it because it's one of the most luxurious cars you can buy, often seen as a status symbol.

Car

Chevrolet Camaro

"Just no all glass no chassis cars. That's pretty much what it says. What about a 69 Camaro with a bolt on front end?"

The 1969 Camaro is a famous muscle car made by Chevrolet. It's known for being fast and stylish, and many people like to modify it for racing.

Concept

Brainerd

"Um, then we're going to um brainerd. That was so listen. I never got a chance to race at brainerd"

Brainerd is a racetrack in Minnesota where people go to watch or participate in car races. It's famous for different types of racing events.

Concept

junior dragsters

"...they have a huge presence with uh junior dragsters. So we're gonna do a couple junior dragster classes with at amy's deal..."

Junior dragsters are small racing cars for kids and teenagers. They allow young people to learn about racing in a safe environment.

Concept

drag strip

"But I do know that uh, I was talking with kala earlier and she literally said that that's one of the her favorite tracks that she's ever been to that county has like three drag strips"

A drag strip is a straight track where cars race against each other to see who can go the fastest in a short distance. It's like a speed contest on a straight road.

Term

daily driver

"...it's so heavy and because it's got all the daily driver type stuff on it air conditioner..."

A daily driver is just a car you use every day to get around, like going to work or running errands. It's usually practical and reliable.

Car

BMW 550S

"... Man, he never run 530. Yeah, I hear he's running 550s out there, you know, and then there'd be a gut it..."

The BMW 5 Series is a nice car that feels good to drive and has a lot of cool features inside. It's a bit more expensive than regular cars, but many people like it for its mix of comfort and sportiness.

Car

Dodge Hellcat

"...but they supplied us with Hellcats. Yep. Yeah. So we got the idea out of Spokane..."

The Dodge Hellcat is a very powerful car that comes in two models: the Challenger and the Charger. It's famous for having a super strong engine that makes it really fast and fun to drive.

Concept

Pro Mod

"So we came down here and we raced pro mod ryan you raced the the 10 five class the true 10 five class"

Pro Mod is a type of drag racing where cars are highly modified to go really fast. They can use different kinds of engines to help them race better.

Concept

Outlaw 10.5

"...and then you raced the outlaw pro 10 five, which is always called outlaw 10 five or pro street"

Outlaw 10.5 is a drag racing category where cars can only use tires that are 10.5 inches wide. It allows for many modifications, so racers can make their cars faster.

Term

Willy bars

"My class with willy bars. My class is a 28 10 5 no willy bars."

Willy bars are parts on racing cars that help keep the car from flipping over when it goes really fast. They stop the back of the car from lifting too much.

Term

nitrous

"...Kai was out there going had a nitrous car in the shock a nitrous boat in the shocker going..."

Nitrous is a gas that helps cars go faster by giving the engine more power. When it's added to the engine, it allows the car to burn more fuel and produce more energy.

Term

small tire

"...there's going to be people I forget about everybody here is the who's who of small tires..."

Small tire racing is a type of racing where cars use thinner tires. These tires can make it harder to grip the road, so drivers need to be very skilled to go fast.

Term

mile an hour

"...he comes and when he goes to a small tire race, it goes 200 plus mile an hour..."

Mile per hour is a way to measure speed, telling you how far something goes in one hour. In racing, drivers want to go as fast as possible, so they often talk about their speeds in mph.

Term

boost

"...he had a Boost 12. Yeah boost 12. Sorry. Everybody probably knows him as a boost 12..."

Boost means adding more air to the engine, which helps it make more power. This is usually done with special parts like turbochargers or superchargers.

Term

Mickey Thompson tires

"Man, he went like 204 this weekend. Yes, just with them mickey's just ripping apart. Yes"

Mickey Thompson tires are special tires made for racing that help cars go really fast and grip the road well. They're popular among racers for their performance.

Term

horsepower

"...But that's I mean that's horse power. That's horsepower. That's all it is. Yeah, so I knew at that point in time..."

Horsepower is a way to measure how powerful an engine is. The more horsepower an engine has, the faster and stronger it can make a car go.

Term

lock-up

"Uh, a five speed lingo with a lock up and he leaves in fifth..."

Lock-up is a feature in some car transmissions that helps the engine work better by connecting directly to the wheels at high speeds. This makes the car more efficient and saves fuel.

Car

BMW M5

"Hang on M5 and I'm not taking nothing away from him because what he did was he went..."

The BMW M5 is a fast and powerful car made by BMW. It's designed for high performance and is popular among car enthusiasts for its speed and handling.

Term

fogger

"...I need to get a fogger put to this thing asap..."

A fogger is a device that helps mix nitrous gas with fuel in a car's engine to make it run faster.

Term

blower

"...to see those cars sitting up there at those big ass blowers..."

A blower is a machine that pushes more air into the engine, helping it produce more power.

Term

Hoosier tires

"Everybody knows that we tried the the we like staying on the Hoosiers because we came from the streets. The Hoosier bites harder, you know, and that's also the same reason that people were taking the Hoosiers off the car."

Hoosier tires are special tires made for racing. They help cars grip the road better during races, which is important for going fast and making sharp turns.

Part

rods

"There's a good possibility by the time we make it to this third race. They'll need rods again. Yeah, you know"

Rods are parts inside an engine that help move the pistons up and down. They connect the pistons to the crankshaft, which turns the motion into power for the car.

Car

Dodge Charger

"...t had it Yes, same. I even thought yeah, the pro charger cars needed screw screw cars don't Yeah, there w..."

The Dodge Charger is a big car that looks sporty and can go really fast. It's popular because it combines being a family car with the fun of a race car, making it exciting to drive.

Term

supercar

"...the super car guys and all that type of stuff..."

Supercars are very fast and expensive cars that are designed for high performance. They usually have powerful engines and look really cool.

Term

PPF

"...the whole ppf ceramic coat window tent..."

PPF is a protective film that you put on a car's paint to keep it safe from scratches and damage. It's especially used by people who own expensive cars.

Term

ceramic coat

"...the whole ppf ceramic coat window tent..."

Ceramic coating is a special liquid you put on a car to make it shiny and easier to clean. It also helps protect the car from dirt and other things that can damage the paint.

Term

window tint

"...the whole ppf ceramic coat window tent..."

Window tint is a film that you put on car windows to make them darker. It helps keep the car cooler and gives you more privacy.

Term

stage five motors

"But it was term key in racing and this car was a roller. Correct. So you ended up with one of my stage five motors that I pulled out of the 69."

Stage five motors are special engines that have been upgraded a lot to make them faster and more powerful, usually for racing. They have many parts changed or improved to help them perform better.

Car

BMW 330S

"...ht. We made what couple of 60 foot. Yeah a couple 330s james famous I didn't tell him to go that far. Y..."

The BMW 3 Series is a smaller luxury car that is fun to drive and has a nice interior. It's popular because it combines a sporty feel with everyday usability, making it a great choice for many drivers.

Concept

Pro Street

"So in so that class is called pro street now in pdra and fletcher set the record with a 382"

Pro Street is a type of drag racing class where cars are heavily modified for speed. They look like regular street cars but are built to go really fast in races.

Term

60 foot

"So you go up there and you go 104 to the 60 foot..."

The '60 foot' time shows how fast a car can go in the first short distance after it starts racing. It's important for understanding how well a car can take off from a stop.

Term

eighth mile

"So at the eighth mile you pull out a 389 with a two. I mean, look at the mile just real close."

The 'eighth mile' is a shorter distance used in drag racing, measuring how fast a car can go in 660 feet. It's a way to see how well a car performs before the full race is done.

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