Mike Murillo joins host Cliff McFadden on The DownShifting Podcast.

In this conversation, we explore Mike’s journey from growing up in Ohio to becoming one of the most respected names in Texas drag racing. A 16-time world champion and pioneer in True Street and Street Outlaw racing, Mike shares how he went from knowing very little about cars to building some of the fastest street-driven Mustangs in the country.

We get into the early days of street racing, Fun Ford Weekend, and the evolution of turbo and supercharger technology, including firsthand perspective on the rise of companies such as Vortech and ProCharger and the impact those innovations had on modern performance racing.

Mike also takes us behind the scenes of Street Outlaws, discussing the realities of filming, the risks involved, and what that experience was like from the inside.

But the conversation goes far beyond racing. Mike reflects on loss, family, serious illness, a frightening fire at the track, and the experiences that reshaped his priorities. Through it all, he talks about what matters most now: family, legacy, and building something meaningful alongside his son.

If you're into drag racing, street racing, performance cars, forced induction, tuning, automotive history, and the stories behind the machines, you're in the right place.

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