{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Phoenix Testing & Jimmy Hinch","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/phoenix-testing-jimmy-hinch","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/sxm.simplecastaudio.com/c4975f47-4d85-4129-b692-8d3784e110bd/episodes/511bb6da-4ce1-40fd-95a9-8add08496017/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c4975f47-4d85-4129-b692-8d3784e110bd&awEpisodeId=511bb6da-4ce1-40fd-95a9-8add08496017&feed=qaiDidW0","description":"Rossi's with everyone else, testing in Phoenix. Plus, there's a new option for everyone to be in a car during the off season, the new F1 cars still leave a lot to be desired, and Jimmy Hinch is goin' truck racing.+++Off Track is part of the SiriusXM Sports Podcast Network. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, please give a 5-star rating and leave a review. Subscribe today wherever you stream your podcasts.Want some Off Track swag? 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