{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"NHRA on Fox's Brian Lohnes joins WFO Radio before the NHRA Western Swing","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/nhra-on-fox-s-brian-lohnes-joins-wfo-radio-before-the-nhra-western-swing","audioUrl":"http://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/feeds.soundcloud.com/stream/2360668271-wforadio-nhra-on-foxs-brian-lohnes-1.mp3","description":"#NHRA #DragRacing #NHRAschedule\nNHRA on Fox's Brian Lohnes joins Joe Castello on WFO Radio  before the NHRA Western Swing. The DENSO Sonoma Nationals and Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals are back to back  as the NHRA travels up the West Coast. Brian and Joe will recap the season to this point, preview the blockbuster Sonoma event, and relive Brittany Force's unforgettable 343 MPH  record  run under the lights in last year's  Friday night qualifying session. It's all on the table as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series has just three races remaining before the Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals.\n\n🚨 Don’t miss out! Subscribe to WFO Radio for weekly NHRA updates, driver interviews, and exclusive motorsport content. Hit the bell 🔔 for notifications!  \n\n\nMERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/wfo-radio?ref_id=24678\nPATREON: https://www.patreon.com/WFORadio\nAPPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wfo-radio-podcast/id449870843?ls=1\nSPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/0oo5mn0E3VmfhRCTHyLQIS"},"annotations":[{"id":489421,"startTime":32.5,"endTime":44.0,"type":"term","title":"friction","url":"/glossary/friction","quote":"More friction and temperature means more wear and less horsepower.","canonicalId":"term:friction","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.78,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"In engine terms, friction is the resistance to motion between moving parts, like piston rings sliding on cylinder walls. Higher friction typically increases heat and wear, which can reduce power output over time.","simplifiedExplanation":"Friction is the “drag” created when engine parts rub against each other. 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