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On the show today, rare issues for some World of Outlaws contenders, Rico Abreu stays rolling, Ricky Thornton Jr. Hunts the Front, and tragedy strikes with USAC.
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Today's Topics:
0:00 Intro
0:27 ShopRico.com
1:12 Outlaws struggle; Rico, Sheldon win
4:04 Busy sprint car weekend elsewhere
6:50 Hunt the Front Series debuts
7:35 Other weekend winners
8:23 Godspeed Justin Owen
9:11 Outro

[@jeffperry7971]

The crash in the USAC race was disturbing. Condolences to the Owen family and friends. Glad to see Rico get a good win! Thanks for another great show!

[@vaughanoke1059]

Catch fences back behind the wall exposing the top corner of the concrete to the cars, catch fences incorporated on to the concrete level with the front surface. In this case the wall broke right into the cage, fence level would have prevented this. Tracks safety need to be more focused on driver safety and their wall catch fence designs. Our tracks in Australia get audited so safety standards are being maintained and met. RIP Justin Owen and condolences to the entire Speedway family friends and family.

[@gititcam3248]

@@vaughanoke1059 wasn't the wall.

[@michaelkruse6536]

I send all of my prayers out to the Owens family. It sucks to always seen a racer and a part of the family pass. These are the types of crashes that are always viscous and I hate to see them. It doesn’t look like too much can be done to prevent this from happening but these are the accidents that prompt safety changes. I truly appreciate seeing other series doing the missing man formation to honor a racer and a brother lost

[@melabshier5812]

+1. I echo this sentiment., RIP Justin.

[@bryonkidder6199]

Prayers to the Owen family!

[@barryallen6612]

Heart goes out for the Owen's family! Good to see zeb win

[@saltybildo9448]

RIP kid

[@billmellinger1134]

Atomic Speedway had a good field of cars for Saturday night. Brandon Wimmer 1st JJ Hickle 2nd Chis Windom 3rd Cap Henry 4th.

[@happywrenching960]

The top of the cage has always been the weak point of the sprint car chassis. It needs to be redesigned to take an major impact. Such a shame.

[@unclemuir]

Another reminder that the sport we love is dangerous. We need to do better. Go Rico!

[@davidcorless5581]

THE WORLD OF OUTLAWS REALLY NEEDS TO GET THERE ACT TOGETHER IT IS NOW THE 25TH OF AUGUST AND WWO HAVEN'T UPDATED THE POINTS ON THERE WEB PAGE SINCE 5TH AUGUST, WOO GET WITH IT .

[@teresagoodwin7458]

Thank you Justin for sharing all information on all things Dirt 💞🤗💞🏁🏆🏁 GOD BLESS THE FAMILY AND CREW, FRIENDS AND FANS OF THE 26 YEAR OLD JUSTIN WHO WAS TAKEN FAR TOO SOON 🙏 MAY THEY ALL FEEL GOD'S PRESENCE AND LOVING ARMS HOLDING THEM ALL CLOSE GIVING THEM PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING 🙏 AND MAY GOD MEET THEIR EVERY NEED 🙏 AMEN 🙏

[@manga12]

yea I was a rough one knowing that tumbler crash killed that driver, first time I seen a wreck that killed someone, seen many bad ones though especially at the 4 crowns last year in 2022 being there, racing is inherantly dangerous and always will be especially openwheel cars, irony is the driver was that class champion last year at the burg, the dirt race at bristol though was quite a wild show.

[@joshuawheeler9068]

Peck went out west because 2 outlaw shows and a high limit show within 3 hours of each other

[@joeracerable]

Dear Donny get rid of the ford engines.

[@AdamOutlaw87]

However anybody is running now dont matter until the hotter months when tracks get slick then all of the sudden the guys running good early start to fall off which is wierd but they do. We need to see how these tires will really perform when the tracks are constantly slick

[@dennisbrown8108]

Are Schatz and the crew still into it?

[@nhracer]

Where can I get that picture on your wall?

[@DIRTRACKR]

www.annikakoserart.com/s/shop

[@dirt4racemore]

The race at 36 was incredible. My 3 year old got to meet his hero(Brad Sweet) and Kasey Kahne. Robbie Price and Spencer Bayston really went out of their way to make him feel special. He called Spencer his buddy all night, and took his autographed picture to Pre School to show off. Watching cars cover 3/8ths mile in 10.5 never gets old.

[@davidhoover9950]

🙏🙏🌹🏁

[@jimbobinman]

I have become a big fan of the IRA racing series. They put on some excellent racing as we have seen these last two races. I am a Bill Balog fan but I feel that Chase Randall did nothing wrong...well except be underweight.

[@albondigas9549]

did you steal the opening music from wagertalk?

[@TheNWCowboy1]

Was the IRA race on Floracing?

[@DIRTRACKR]

Both nights were, yes.

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

Yup,...... Balog took a wicked tumble. Randel was definitely faster and gonna pass on outside of Balog so,....?

[@scottmeckley]

@@fivecitydirttracker4776 I'd love to know what Balog was mad about. Video shows Balog hitting the front stretch wall on his own, then drifting left into Randall's car.

[@fivecitydirttracker4776]

@@scottmeckley Agree, I watched race on flo but, did not see or hear about Balogs antics or Chase being lite till now. Looked like a racing deal to me, unfortunate about the wreck and he did move into Chase. IMO ✌️

[@bcmagoo]

I do not like or care about Abreu. Sorry you are hooking up with him but money speaks loud. No doubt he has stepped it up with his new crew chief, but it's a long season. We will see how it all works out.

[@steveovenden6350]

So you're not going to buy his stuff?

[@jimbobinman]

I am sorry to hear that you don't care for Rico. He is incredibly nice to his fans, especially the younger ones. I also believe he is entertaining to watch on the race track. I am glad to see him supporting Justin and his show.