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Check out the Caprice PPV giveaway and new merch: https://themurdernova.comMoron Nation Unfiltered is finally back for Episode 17, and we had a LOT to catch up on.We spent what felt like forever at Flyin H for the Midwest Drag Racing Series doubleheader, only for Mother Nature to have other plans. We talk about the rainout, Blue finally making some solid progress, the sketchy big end of the track, and what happens next with the unfinished races.Meanwhile, Aiden went back to Flyin H for Boost & BBQ and came home with another burnout win and $3,000. We also get into what happened with the Blazer at Ice Cream Cruise, burnout car engine setups, dry sump systems, and why we think some of these guys might be making things way more complicated than they need to be.Then we get into the Jimmy Taylor/PDRA turbo controversy, how ridiculously fast radial racing has gotten, and our take on where everything went sideways.And racing isn't slowing down. We've got PSRA at our home track, ShopTruck is headed to an all-truck NO PREP race in Arkansas, and the Murder Nova has one final shot at an NHRA Outlaw Street Wally at the FallNationals in Texas.We also talk about Chapman Custom Baths and Salmon Speedworks coming onboard, what we're changing on the Nova before Texas, LS Fest, the PPV giveaway, and plenty of the normal Moron Nation bullshit along the way.Thanks for watching Episode 17 of Moron Nation Unfiltered!👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mTAGSFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 16 comes to you from an almost completely empty Brainerd International Raceway following our runner-up finish in NHRA Outlaw Street!Testing the Monday before Brainerd was terrible. The car shook hard, tore up parts and left us heading into the race with more questions than answers. Once we arrived, Brandon and the crew went to work, the car improved nearly every trip down the track and we qualified No. 2.Shawn’s work on the tree paid off when we won an incredibly close semifinal on a holeshot, but Scott earned the final-round win with a .004 reaction time. We break down the entire weekend, what finally made the car happy and why NHRA Outlaw Street appears to be winning over both the racers and the fans.Then come the reality checks.We’re missing Outlaw Armageddon for the first time ever as we prepare for the biggest drag race in the country—the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Shawn will also be signing autographs at the Cruz Pedregon Racing open house before we head to Beech Bend for our first LS Fest East with ShopTruck and Aiden’s GoldMember burnout Blazer.Finally, Shawn addresses the bombshell he dropped in Sunday’s video: Could we really give Blue back?We love racing that car, but we’re essentially trying to fund and operate two Pro Mod-level programs with one crew and a limited budget. We either need more partners, more resources or fewer cars competing for the same time and money.Let us know what you think about the future of Blue, the NHRA Outlaw Street class and where you’re watching or listening to the podcast!👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mTAGSFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
The drag racing world changed this week.In Episode 15 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, Shawn and Phantom talk about the IHRA canceling the remainder of its season, what it means for racers, and why they believe organizations like the Midwest Drag Racing Series and Outlaw Syndicate continue to grow.We also catch everyone up on what's happening around 187 Customs:• IHRA's season comes to an end• Midwest Drag Racing Series keeps gaining momentum• Outlaw Syndicate updates• Blue is getting ready for another test session• Aiden's GoldMember burnout Blazer suffers its first failure• Shawn's twin turbo Chevelle continues making progress• ShopTruck lays down over 1,200 horsepower on the dyno• Behind-the-scenes stories from the shopWhether you're into Pro Mod, small tire, no prep, burnout cars, or just love hearing what really happens behind the scenes at 187 Customs, this episode has plenty to talk about.If you enjoy these weekly podcasts, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.#187Customs #MoronNation #DragRacing #OutlawSyndicate #MidwestDragRacingSeries👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mTAGSFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
A LOT has happened in the drag racing world over the past couple of weeks, and we're breaking it all down.This episode covers our disappointing weekend at the Midwest Drag Racing Series race at US 131, the Jacob McNeal controversy, the future of the IHRA Triple Crown and Jason Harris' shot at the million-dollar bonus, why Outlaw Syndicate continues to gain momentum, and everything we broke at Skelton Raceway.We also talk about Chase Womack's huge Small Tire No Prep win, why we're glad to see a different style of race car winning again, the upcoming Outlaw Syndicate events, and Aiden's adventure hauling GoldMember all the way to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada for Diesel Days.If you enjoy honest opinions, behind-the-scenes stories, and hearing what it's really like inside the drag racing world, this episode is for you.#MoronNation #SmallTire #ProMod #OutlawSyndicate #MWDRS👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mTAGSFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
Welcome back to Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 13!This week Shawn and Phantom go down memory lane and talk about the many different lives they've lived before becoming full-time race car addicts. From old stories and lessons learned to how racing has changed over the years, this episode covers a little bit of everything.The guys also dive into the current state of small tire racing and discuss why they don't believe every class needs a "participation trophy" division just so slower cars have a chance to win. If you want to win, build a faster car and step up to the challenge.We also talk about what's next on the schedule, including upcoming MWDRS Pro Mod competition with Blue and the next stop for the Outlaw Syndicate Small Tire Series.If you're a racer, gearhead, or just enjoy hearing two idiots talk racing, life, and everything in between, this episode is for you.👍 Like the video💬 Leave a comment with your thoughts on multiple small tire classes🔔 Subscribe so you don't miss future episodes#MoronNation #SmallTire #ProMod #OutlawSyndicate #MWDRS👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mTAGSFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
The Outlaw Syndicate Small Tire Series is HEATING UP! In Episode 12 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, Shawn and Phantom break down race #2 of the Outlaw Syndicate series at Brainerd Motorsports Park. The car count was up, the crowd was bigger, and the competition was tougher as racers battled it out for OVER $30,000 in prize money!
We talk about:
Then we shift gears and recap our HUGE win at the Midwest Drag Racing Series opener with Blue! After qualifying #1 in Pro Mod, we managed to park Blue in the winner’s circle and kick the season off exactly how we wanted.
We break down:
Moron Nation Unfiltered Episode 12 is packed with racing stories, behind-the-scenes insight, and all the chaos that comes with chasing wins at the highest level.
In Episode 11 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, Shawn and Dalton break down everything that went into testing the Murder Nova for its NHRA debut—and what it was actually like stepping into the NHRA Outlaw Street class for the first time.From prep, pressure, and performance… to how different NHRA racing really is compared to what we’re used to—we’re giving you the real, unfiltered take on the entire experience.We also dive into Outlaw Syndicate Small Tire Series Race #2, happening this weekend—what to expect, who’s showing up, and what our game plan looks like heading into it.If you’re into fast cars, behind-the-scenes racing insight, and real talk about what it takes to compete at the highest level… this one’s for you.👇 Drop a comment and let us know:Would YOU rather race NHRA or Small Tire No Prep?👤Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDXQTeSFsE-3LRguz9q65dA/join👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
In Episode 10 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, we’ve got a special guest in the studio — Daddy Dave.This one isn’t your typical structured podcast… we just sat down and bs'd for a couple hours about whatever came up. From calling out the giant wings on no prep cars, to diving into suspension theories, race schedules, and what Dave’s been working on lately — it’s all over the place in the best way possible.If you like real conversations, hot takes, and behind-the-scenes racing talk… this one’s for you.Let us know in the comments — are the big wings getting out of control or nah? 😂👇 Follow & listen everywhere:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cUdy20g9aepLOj8sx3pfQ?si=0b916f9d2ad141e2Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moron-nation-unfiltered/id1858094365Amazon: https://a.co/d/0f6hJ35F👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
In Episode 9 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, we break down everything from our first Outlaw Syndicate race—what went right, what didn’t, and what we learned right out of the gate.We also get into the growing tension in the Pro Mod world… screw blower vs centrifugal setups, the drama behind it, and why it’s starting to spill over beyond just racing.Then we talk about something a lot of people won’t say out loud—what happens when people get a little too comfortable talking reckless in person… and why that can go sideways real quick.We wrap it up with some hard lessons from the pits at Dig or Die, including mistakes that cost time, money, and momentum.This episode is brought to you by Quick Performance.New episodes weekly featuring racing stories, behind-the-scenes shop talk, and whatever ridiculous stuff we get ourselves into.👕Get your official Murder Nova and 187 Customs apparel or order parts for your hotrod at:https://www.themurdernova.comGet your Never Eyewear here:https://neveneyewear.com/?rfsn=8810281.b585c0&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=8810281.b585c0 mFollow Us!https://www.facebook.com/187Nova/https://www.facebook.com/187customsLLC/https://www.instagram.com/murdernova/https://www.instagram.com/187customs_/https://www.instagram.com/phantom.405/
Episode 8 of Moron Nation Unfiltered is a wild one.
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Shawn and I break down the absolute World Series of ProMod week from hell and everything that went wrong while trying to keep Blue alive in the quickest ProMod field ever.Then we dive into the brand new Outlaw Syndicate Small Tire series, which is paying $20,000 to win each race and over $50,000 in prizes to the series champion across 8 races. This series could shake up small tire racing in a big way.And finally… we wrap things up with the most ridiculous story of the week.Shawn tells the story of getting a mobile vasectomy from a guy who literally shows up and does the procedure in your driveway. Yep… that happened.Welcome to Moron Nation Unfiltered.New episodes weekly featuring racing stories, behind-the-scenes shop talk, and whatever ridiculous stuff we get ourselves into.
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