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From the thrill of driving to the technical details of track performance, he shares what fuels his passion for racing and how JDM cars like the Skyline fit into that story.If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to balance car ownership with a love for motorsport, or just want to hear from someone living the JDM dream in New England, this episode is a must-listen.Find us on Facebook groups - RHDGUYS-JDMBOYSSocials - @RHDGUYS&nbsp;Merch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code \"RHDGUYS\" athttps://nizmopartsplug.com"},"annotations":[{"startTime":38.48,"endTime":40.84,"type":"car","title":"Nissan Skyline","url":"/cars/nissan/skyline","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d4/1966-1968_Nissan_Prince_Skyline_GT.jpg","quote":"...ise a lot of people. He is a manor with an Nissan Skyline. 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