{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"To Bump or Not to Bump","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/to-bump-or-not-to-bump","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/sxm.simplecastaudio.com/c4975f47-4d85-4129-b692-8d3784e110bd/episodes/cec53be2-017c-4f75-940b-0fc259d14ef7/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c4975f47-4d85-4129-b692-8d3784e110bd&awEpisodeId=cec53be2-017c-4f75-940b-0fc259d14ef7&feed=qaiDidW0","description":"The guys catch up before open testing this week. Hinch brings up a debate topic: what's more important: 33 cars starting the 500, or bumping. Plus, Alex is going open testing, Thim gave a tour of other team garages, and more.\n+++\nOff 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.\nWant some Off Track swag? 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