{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Ty Gibbs Wins at Bristol, Blaney Finishes 2nd Despite Pit Struggles & Kansas Preview","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ty-gibbs-wins-at-bristol-blaney-finishes-2nd-despite-pit-struggles-kansas-preview","audioUrl":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/FOXM8135105577.mp3?updated=1776145290","description":"Ty Gibbs’ first NASCAR Cup Series win at Bristol Motor Speedway, emotional celebration with Joe Gibbs and mom, Ryan Blaney’s pit crew mistakes, Kyle Busch and Richard Childress Racing struggles continue. 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