{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Officially Gassed’s Jamie Talks UK Racing, Street Car Records, and Car Culture Evolution","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/officially-gassed-s-jamie-talks-uk-racing-street-car-records-and-car-culture-evolution","audioUrl":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/de37ef19-97c6-458c-94d6-2268a96fe1c1/stream.mp3","description":"In todays episode we sit with Jamie from Officially Gassed to talk about the UK racing scene, the fastest street cars in the UK, and what really makes UK car culture unique. From BMWs and Porsches to McLarens and Hondas, Jamie breaks down his builds, wild experiences, and lessons learned in the scene. 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