{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Racing Titan:  Antron Brown is here and we have This Week In Auto History","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/racing-titan-antron-brown-is-here-and-we-have-this-week-in-auto-history","audioUrl":"https://pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/246908/episodes/14308885-racing-titan-antron-brown-is-here-and-we-have-this-week-in-auto-history.mp3","description":"When the roar of an engine doubles as a heartbeat, you know you're in for a thrilling ride. Strap in as we catch up with Antron Brown, three-time NHRA Top Fuel champion, gearing up to ignite the 2024 season with insider details on his ABM Accelerate Program, designed to propel novice speedsters to professional pinnacles. Along with new sponsorships and the shifting landscape of NHRA, we also carve out a moment to honor the towering figure of the late Don Schumacher. His zest for life, whether helming a drag racing dynasty or wrestling with the sea's mightiest catches off-shore,  left an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to cross his path.We peel back the curtain on the Gator Nationals, where innovation collides with raw horsepower in an event that's shaking the drag racing world behind the scenes, pairing perfectly with the pulse-pounding suspense of the elite eight qualifiers. In our feature, 'This Week In Auto History',  we look at some automotive evolution, from the birth of the wartime Jeep to the electric hum of contemporary EV concerns. Listen as we navigate the milestones of yesteryear, the Dodge Viper's inception, and the record-shattering original Bullet Mustang sale, all while pondering the future of an industry in flux, brought into stark relief by Cummins Engines' recent brush with environmental regulations. Buckle up; this is a journey through the annals of automotive history and a peek into its electrified future.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":900.487,"endTime":915.012,"type":"car","title":"Chevrolet Camaro","url":"/cars/chevrolet/camaro","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/da/%2716_Chevrolet_Camaro_Convertible_%28MIAS_%2716%29.jpg","quote":"Well, I guess one of the reasons that I asked the question is because I read something yesterday that there is rumored that Ray Evernham is going to bring back the I rock race. 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