{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Why This Car Meet Is Better Than The Rest S3 E56","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/why-this-car-meet-is-better-than-the-rest-s3-e56","audioUrl":"https://anchor.fm/s/fce1fb0c/podcast/play/117530802/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-26%2F420841991-44100-2-e84ea12304a96.mp3","description":"We just got back from Riverside 11 and were pumped to tell you guys all about it. Hang out with Alex, Gels, and Dakota to hear about what makes this car meet one of the best in the United States!  #cars #podcast #automotivePick up our Coffee here! https://martiniworks.com/products/other/show-merchA HUGE thank you to Continental, Motegi, and Fortune Auto for being the official tire, wheel, and suspension of the MartiniWorks Podcast! Let us know if you need a set of tires or coilovers.Shop Continental tires here https://martiniworks.com/products/wheels-tires/tires?brands=continentalShop Motegi wheels here https://martiniworks.com/aftermarket-car-parts-brands/wheels/motegiShop Fortune Auto suspension here https://martiniworks.com/products/suspension/coilovers?brands=fortune-autoCheck out the main channel!: @MartiniWorksOfficialWe also have an unboxing channel : @MartiniWorksUnboxedFollow Alex @alexmartini__Follow Dakota @dakotastoneeFollow Gels @akagels\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":21.7,"endTime":31.0,"type":"company","title":"MartiniWorks","url":"/glossary/martini-works","quote":"Remember, if you guys are looking for car parts, mod your car with your friends at martiniworks.com. 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