{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"We Sparked a Viral NASCAR Hall of Fame Debate…","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/we-sparked-a-viral-nascar-hall-of-fame-debate","audioUrl":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/sxm.simplecastaudio.com/8402ddef-50ff-4346-b787-d6640c0d98d2/episodes/2e6e000e-dccf-4d57-ba65-076df29250b8/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=8402ddef-50ff-4346-b787-d6640c0d98d2&awEpisodeId=2e6e000e-dccf-4d57-ba65-076df29250b8&feed=xHwJAwNo","description":"We covered a lot of ground this week ... from Formula 1 stories, to stolen cake and a debate that still has the NASCAR world buzzing — this Dirty Thirty is 30 minutes of prime content for your listening pleasure.\nTo kick things off, Scott Speed walks us through the wreck that ended up leading to his departure from Formula 1 and his entry in the NASCAR Cup Series, of which he knew next to nothing about.\nYou'll hear from Denny Hamlin after his race at Darlington, where his co-host Jared asks about all the hype leading up to the race and whether or not the product lived up to the expectations.\nIf you haven't heard this next part yet, buckle up. It's one of the most controversial takes we've had on any platform yet. Producer Travis Rockhold makes a claim about Hall of Fame Nominees you'll just have to hear to believe.\nOn Door Bumper Clear this week, we asked Freddie, Tommy, Karsyn, and guest Matt Weaver the question: Is Hendrick Motorsports worried about being this far into the season without a win?\nLastly, we end with as classic of a Dale Jr. as we've heard over on Bless Your 'Hardt, where Amy might have gotten a stolen cake for her birthday.\nWe'll catch you right here next week on Dirty Thirty! Don't miss us too much. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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