For most tracks and series — from the smallest dirt track to Formula 1 to NASCAR Sprint Cup — drivers must pilot the cars that gain points in the point standings. But at a few tracks, including Willamette Speedway in Lebanon, Ore., there's a twist on that, a twist that might cause the scorers to pay special attention and might confuse some fans.

Instead of a driver accumulating points at Willamette, points are actually awarded to car numbers. That's why, from week to week, fans might notice a MORE

While the initials “CK” might not ring a bell to most of you out there, it's plenty familiar to the Dirt Late Model community out West. Chris Kearns — or CK as he is known to many — made a significant impact on Dirt Late Model racing by bursting onto the scene a few years ago in promoting the Western Allstars Late Model Series. Kearns brought unique formats, a flair for promotion, and new sponsors into the sport which both boosted the purses and in turn boosted car counts at his events MORE

Since I'm the only DirtonDirt.com blogger affiliated with a team that races week in and week out, I feel I'm in a unique position to speak about some different aspects of things or situations that most of you might not normally get to hear about. By saying that, what I mean is I can give you the “racer's perspective” that just might help fans understand a bit more about what it takes to be competitive in this sport. Having spent time both behind the wrenches and behind the wheel, there is a MORE