Episode 79: The Justin Owen Memorial, full time STARS, and driver's on their ownIn this episode:We reflect on a historic non-wing sprint car race from 2018Discuss the current driver roster and championship contenders for the All-Star CircuitExplore the advantages of "drivers on their own" schedules, focusing on Jonathan Davenport's strategyRecap the Justin Owen Memorial’sRico Abreu’s strugglesAnalyze safety memos regarding wheel covers from World of Outlaws at Knoxville and EldoraCover recent race outcomes at I-55, Cedar County, and other tracksPreview upcoming events, from high-limit sprint racing to USAC midget series, across national and regional tracksShare insights on tire policies and safety concerns in elite dirt racingTimestamps:00:00 - Welcome and episode overview00:36 - Dirt racing history: Gas City Speedway 201801:31 - All-Star roster updates and predictions for 202603:05 - Who will be the 2026 All-Star champion?03:43 - Drivers on their own: Jonathan Davenport’s schedule & earnings05:09 - Track promoter discussions on race payments06:02 - The concept of "pick and choose" schedules in dirt racing09:21 - Justin Owen Memorial recap11:00 - Rico Abreu’s recent performance challenges12:14 - Donny Schatz and TSR struggles14:07 - Safety regulations: Wheel covers at Knoxville & Eldora16:13 - Recent race highlights: I-55, USCS, USAC, and more17:32 - Highlights from I-55 World of Outlaws race19:00 - The tire rule debate and costs in racing21:25 - Racing series schedule previews for upcoming weeks22:34 - USAC and late model race results from April27:37 - Notable races: Northern All-Stars, Paragon, Lincoln Speedway32:00 - Race highlights from Molar Raceway, Volunteer's late models, and USAC34:39 - Upcoming major dirt track events across the country37:34 - Closing thoughts & upcoming racing opportunities