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McDowell blessed with variety of roles in racing
Posted: 02/20/2014, 01:13 pm By Todd TurnerBARBERVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 19) — When Dale McDowell pulled his No. 17m onto the racing surface Wednesday evening, Volusia Speedway Park fans were told it was the 47-year-old Chickamauga, Ga., driver’s first race of the season. | Complete Full Story
Rocket restructures crew heading into '14 season
Posted: 02/04/2014, 09:09 am By Joshua JoinerJosh Richards’s medical hiatus from the Rocket Chassis house car has left the team with a bit of uncertainty heading to Speedweeks, but the addition of a new crew member should help the team find some stability. Veteran setup guru Randall Full Story
Best of 2013: South's state-by-state capsules
Posted: 12/19/2013, 07:30 am By Joshua JoinerDirt Late Model racing’s 2013 superlatives of the Southern states (individually for states with at least five weekly Late Model tracks; other states combined), primarily focusing on local and regional events (Best of 2013 coverage): Alabama Top Full Story
Best of 2013: Midwest's state-by-state capsules
Posted: 12/17/2013, 08:43 am By Todd TurnerDirt Late Model racing’s 2013 superlatives of the Midwestern states (individually for states with at least five weekly Late Model tracks; other states combined), primarily focusing on local and regional events (Best of 2013 coverage): Illinois Top Full Story
Richards soaks up record third WoO championship
Posted: 11/11/2013, 07:13 am By Kevin KovacCONCORD, N.C. (Nov. 10) — Josh Richards’s triumphant return to the World of Outlaws Late Model Series reached its zenith on Sunday night. The 25-year-old superstar from Shinnston, W.Va., was crowned the champion of the renowned national Full Story
Quick Time: Knoxville enjoys 10th anniversary
Posted: 09/25/2013, 10:40 am By Todd TurnerTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with managing editor Todd Turner for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing through the latest weekend of action along with some other quirks of racing (and the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Berlin aims to top last year's thrilling WoO race
Posted: 09/18/2013, 07:59 am By Kevin KovacDarrell Lanigan succinctly summed up last year’s inaugural Keyser Manufacturing Down & Dirty 100 presented by NAPA Auto Parts at Berlin Raceway moments after climbing out of his car in victory lane to celebrate his spectacular World of Full Story
Live updates: Blankenship wins World 100
Posted: 09/07/2013, 04:10 pm By Todd Turner and Joshua JoinerROSSBURG, Ohio (Sept. 7) — Live updates from Eldora Speedway for Saturday’s action at the 43rd annual World 100, where the $46,000-to-win finale caps the evening. Six heat races, two consolations and two consolation scrambles set the Full Story
Arment dominates third Gerlach Memorial
Posted: 08/15/2013, 06:11 amABERDEEN, S.D. (Aug. 14) — Quickly racing to the front from his third starting spot, hometown driver Kent Arment led all the way at Brown County Speedway at Wednesday’s third annual Larry Gerlach Memorial for a $2,000 victory Full Story
Satterlee tries to get over Firecracker 100 hump
Posted: 06/25/2013, 09:43 am By Kevin KovacGregg Satterlee has a love-hate relationship with the Firecracker 100 presented by GottaRace.com at Lernerville Speedway. On one hand, he absolutely adores the event. On the other hand, the 100-lap World of Outlaws Late Model Series race Full Story
Live updates: Richards, Miller win at Big E
Posted: 06/06/2013, 04:16 pm By Todd TurnerROSSBURG, Ohio (June 6) — Action is under way Thursday for the first of three nights of action at Eldora Speedway's Dream XIX; the program includes twin $2,500-to-win features after the odd and even qualifiers were split from an 84-car Full Story
Fast Talk: Dreaming about Big E's big event
Posted: 06/03/2013, 12:46 pmHere’s the latest edition of Fast Talk, a DirtonDirt.com feature appearing each Monday and sponsored by Out-Pace Racing Products. Staffers Michael Rigsby, Todd Turner and Joshua Joiner gather weekly for a roundtable discussion about Full Story
Wheatland prepares for Show-Me 100 weekend
Posted: 05/13/2013, 02:55 pmThe 21st annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com is drawing closer and the excitement is building for the crown jewel event held at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo. The Show-Me 100 weekend kicks off Thursday, Full Story
Lots of buzz for WoO's visit to revitalized Lavonia
Posted: 05/02/2013, 06:36 am By Kevin KovacLavonia Speedway is ready for its return to the national Dirt Late Model scene. Less than two months into its comeback season following two years of inactivity and nearly a full decade since a major touring series last visited, the 3/8-mile Full Story
Recent penalties ratchet up tire-cheating concern
Posted: 04/29/2013, 01:27 pm By Todd TurnerAfter a series of high-profile drivers have faced penalties for cheating tires over the past month, four people with a keen perspective of the Dirt Late Model industry see varied views of a sport facing a dilemma. One sees the quality Full Story
Quick Time: James is the latest to drive 'Maude'
Posted: 04/03/2013, 11:52 am By Todd TurnerTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with managing editor Todd Turner for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing through the latest weekend of action along with some other quirks of racing (and the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Previewing Northern tours for the '13 season
Posted: 03/13/2013, 08:18 am By Joshua JoinerWith spring just around the corner (or already here in many places), here's a look at developments on Northern Dirt Late Model tours for the 2013 season. The brief capsules, with information primarily from series officials, directors and Full Story
Lucas Oil tire rule draws mixed driver reactions
Posted: 03/07/2013, 05:21 am By Joshua JoinerScott Bloomquist looks forward to carrying a smaller variety of tires in his hauler at upcoming Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series races. Ray Cook doesn’t plan on running as many series races because his preferred tire brand is no longer Full Story
Hoosier-only tire rule instituted by Lucas Oil
Posted: 02/27/2013, 06:10 pmCiting an aim to reduce the amount of tires required by race teams, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Wednesday announced a new tire rule as part of an exclusive partnership with Hoosier Tire. In a rule change series officials had Full Story
Friday's live updates from IMIS trade show
Posted: 12/07/2012, 07:50 am By Todd TurnerINDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Dec. 7) — Friday marks the second day of the final International Motorsports Industry Show at the Indiana Convention Center. More than 25,000 attendees are expected with more than 500 exhibitors at the event that Full Story
PRI absorbs IMIS, will return to Indy in 2013
Posted: 11/19/2012, 01:28 pmStarting in 2013, Dirt Late Model teams will no longer have to choose which major postseason auto racing trade show to attend. The Performance Racing Industry show held in Orlando, Fla., since 2005 is returning to Indianapolis, Ind., and Full Story
DQ'd Marlar risks career in proclaiming innocence
Posted: 11/14/2012, 01:58 pm By Todd TurnerProtesting his National 100 disqualification, driver Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tenn., says he’ll put his racing career on the line with a challenge to East Alabama Motor Speedway and the track's process of inspecting tires for illegal Full Story
Notes: MLRA's former owners saying goodbye
Posted: 10/25/2012, 12:07 amSaturday’s Lucas Oil Midwest LateModel Racing Association event at Lakeside Speedway in Kansas City, Kan., marked a special moment for Allen “Cowboy” Chancellor and his wife Harriett. The event not only meant the end of Full Story
Eldora expands tradition of its crown jewel events
Posted: 10/24/2012, 08:48 am By Joshua JoinerLike most of the country’s top national and regional Dirt Late Model drivers, Jason Feger travels to Eldora Speedway at least twice a year for June’s Dirt Late Model Dream and September’s World 100. All of those trips Full Story
Greenville victory turns around Shaw's season
Posted: 10/07/2012, 09:21 am By Roby HelmGREENVILLE, Miss. (Oct. 6) — Jeremy Shaw of Millport, AL turned his 2012 season around Saturday by winning the sixth Annual Gumbo Nationals for the NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series at Greenville Speedway. Shaw led all 60 laps Full Story
