Meghann reports in from her commute this week. We had a slight family emergency which absorbed a lot of our brains this week.

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We're thinking about Robert Wickens and his crash in Indy and wishing him a speedy recovery. Find out about his recent surgery here. Get well soon, bud! https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/2018/08/21/robert-wickens-undergoes-successful-spine-surgery/1050436002/

Scientists turning fatbergs into biofuel: https://jalopnik.com/gross-scientists-saving-the-world-by-turning-fatbergs-i-1828521353

Watch the Fatburg camera! FatCam: https://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/discover/fatcam-watch-fatberg-live

We get into lots of stuff on this one guys, from track car safety to NASCAR's CEO getting busted for DUI, to car world politics. We are so thrilled to be able to have a laugh with you here and on the YouTubes! Thanks for listening. 

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We also touch on some wackiness in Texas at a Ford dealership. The Jalopnik article is below.

Texas Auto Dealer & Ford Floorplan Loans By Ryan Felton at Jalopnik: https://jalopnik.com/texas-auto-dealer-goes-belly-up-after-ford-sues-it-over-1828085424

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