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The NHRA Outlaw Street season is officially over, and the finals at Ennis didn't exactly go according to plan!In Episode 19 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, we're breaking down everything that happened at the NHRA Fall Nationals with Murder Nova. From destroying a ProCharger and fighting qualifying issues to our first-round matchup against Clay Cole, we talk about where things went wrong, why we weren't as prepared as we should've been, and what needs to change moving forward.We also get into the NHRA's 3.66-second limit, the competition in Outlaw Street, and what the future of the class could look like.Next up, BLUE is headed to Tulsa for THREE races in one weekend! We're finishing the two rain-delayed MWDRS races from Flying H and taking on the Throwdown in T-Town. Three races, one weekend, and some seriously fast competition!Meanwhile, Aiden is taking Gold Member to Abilene, Texas, for Liberty Nats, where he'll compete in a 32-car, bracket-style burnout competition against some of the best in the country.Then we get into the mess surrounding the cancellation of our upcoming Outlaw Syndicate race. We discuss the disagreements with the track, the financial arrangements, the communication problems, and how everything fell apart just weeks before the event.And with that race off the schedule, ShopTruck is headed to Radial Round Up at the Texas Motorplex to compete in Quick Street!It's another packed episode of Moron Nation Unfiltered!🏁 **IN THIS EPISODE:**- Murder Nova's NHRA Outlaw Street finale at Ennis- ProCharger damage, qualifying struggles & Clay Cole- The NHRA 3.66-second limit and what's next for Outlaw Street- Three races in Tulsa with Blue- Aiden & Gold Member heading to Liberty Nats- The Outlaw Syndicate race cancellation controversy- ShopTruck heading to Radial Round Up🔥 **SHOP MURDER NOVA MERCH & ENTER TO WIN OUR CAPRICE PPV!**Every $5 spent at https://themurdernova.com gets you one entry for a chance to win our 6.2L-swapped, 450 HP Caprice PPV!Giveaway ends November 20, 2026. Full details and official rules available on the website.Subscribe for more Murder Nova, 187 Customs, and Moron Nation Unfiltered!#MoronNationUnfiltered #MurderNova #StreetOutlaws

Check out the Caprice PPV giveaway and new merch: https://themurdernova.comIt's Episode 18 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, and this week we've got our buddy Nick Rutledge from That Nick Stuff hanging out with us!We finally get the story behind That Nick Stuff, how Nick got into building transmissions and tuning cars, and how he went from car audio to street racing. Of course, we had to talk about his badass turbocharged 1989 Dodge Caravan, better known as The Instigator. Yes, a minivan that runs 10s!We also get into his single-cab truck, his S10, some memorable street and grudge races, and why he prefers the challenge of no-prep racing.Then we're talking about this weekend's Tailgate Throwdown at Newport Raceway in Arkansas! We're taking ShopTruck, Nick's bringing his S10, and we're going to see what we can do on a no-prep surface that neither of us is taking lightly.Plus, we've got updates on the Murder Nova as we prepare for our final NHRA Outlaw Street race of the year, problems with the new carbon doors, the latest IHRA mess, Aiden's Chevelle, and plenty of the usual Moron Nation nonsense.Thanks to Nick for coming down and hanging out with us!Drop a comment, hit that like button, and subscribe for more from 187 Customs and Moron Nation Unfiltered!#MoronNation #187Customs #ThatNickStuff #MurderNova #StreetRacing #NoPrepRacing

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:

• The growth of the Outlaw Syndicate series
• Big competition and standout cars from Brainerd
• Behind-the-scenes stories from the weekend
• Small tire racing getting CRAZY in 2026

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:

• Qualifying #1 with Blue
• Race day strategy and tuning decisions
• What it took to win against tough Pro Mod competition
• Plans moving forward for the season

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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In Episode 7 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, we cover our 2026 plans, OG Murder Nova updates, and the drag & drive debate.

We also discuss how modern street racing somehow turned into picking the worst possible roads and calling it “good competition.” Some decisions aren’t about racers — and it shows.

And yes… we share a huge Blue update that changes things.

If you like honest opinions instead of politically correct ones, you’ll enjoy this one.

Episode 6 of Moron Nation Unfiltered is stacked.

We’re joined by Ryan Martin and Carson Baker to talk about what’s next now that No Prep Kings is officially over.

We introduce everyone to our brand-new small tire race series, Outlaw Syndicate, break down the 2026 schedule, and talk about where small tire racing is headed.

Ryan walks us through his historic first-ever 3-second pass on 28x10.5 slicks, what it took to make it happen, and why it’s such a big deal for small tire racing. We also put Carson on the hot seat to find out what happened at the US Street Nationals — how he qualified #1 in Pro 10.5 and still managed to cut a brutal light and miss the win.

Unfiltered conversations, real racing talk, and behind-the-scenes insight you don’t get anywhere else.

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Episode 5 of Moron Nation Unfiltered finally answers one of the questions we get asked the most — who are Billy and Ben?

After leaving the Freedom Factory where we watched the Altima 600, we sat down and introduced our two crew guys: Billy (The Appliance Guy) and Ben (The Mailman). We talk about who they are, where they came from, how they got involved with the crew, and why they’ve become such a big part of the 187 Customs chaos.

We also touch on how testing went the day before, racing stories, and some behind-the-scenes moments that usually never make it on camera.

Unfiltered, unscripted, and long overdue — meet the crew.

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Episode 4 of Moron Nation Unfiltered is all over the place — just how we like it.

We kick things off talking about Fireball Camaro ripping a 3-second small tire pass and what that kind of performance really means. Then we shift gears and talk about getting back on the golf course for the first time in a year, especially with Shawn finally being able to play again after his stem cell treatment.

Somehow the conversation ends up with Shawn admitting his love for fantasy movies and TV shows — Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and all things wizards, dragons, and epic storylines — while Phantom tries to process how that fits into race car life.

As always, it’s unscripted, unfiltered, and full of random tangents, shop talk, and opinions nobody asked for.

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In Episode 3 of Moron Nation Unfiltered, we dig into fan questions and comments and get real about something that’s been on my mind for a while.I talk with Shawn about why I don’t care about street racing anymore—and yeah, it honestly makes me a little sad. Not sad enough to go do it again… but still weird to admit out loud.We also answer questions from Moron Nation, talk racing, life changes, and how priorities shift when you’ve been doing this stuff for a long time.No scripts. No filters. Just two morons talking it out.🎙️ Moron Nation UnfilteredNew episodes where racing, life, and random thoughts collide.🤝 Episode SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Kinetic Engineering — the absolute best in the business for custom suspension components!🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and everywhere you listen to podcasts.

Episode 2 of Moron Nation Unfiltered is LIVE — and this one’s loaded.

Shawn “Murder Nova” Ellington and Phantom recap the first race of the DI Winter Series, talk about being terrible losers when things don’t go our way, and break down how pot-splitting and race money really works behind the scenes. We also dive into PRI 2025, what that show actually means for racers and builders, and the BIG moment when we announced at PRI that we’ll be racing with the NHRA next season.

As usual, the conversation goes off the rails with shop talk, racing politics, hard truths, and unfiltered opinions — exactly how Moron Nation likes it.

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Welcome to the Moron Nation Podcast — the official home of two certified morons with too many race cars, too many stories, and not enough adult supervision. Join Phantom and Shawn “Murder Nova” Ellington as they BS their way through cars, racing, builds, bad decisions, good ideas, and everyday life in the 187 Customs universe.

Automotive chaos, shop talk, and unfiltered conversations… just how Moron Nation likes it.