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World 100: Patterson ready for last Eldora run
Posted: 09/04/2008, 05:58 pm By Todd TurnerROSSBURG, Ohio (Sept. 4) — Fans of Kris Patterson need to enjoy his appearance at the 38th annual World 100. With the 54-year-old St. Johns, Mich., driver recently announcing his retirement, it'll likely be his last appearance at Full Story
Rogers wins at Tazewell, snaps Kerr's streak
Posted: 09/02/2008, 03:32 pm From series reportsTAZEWELL, Tenn. (Aug. 31) — Rick Rogers of Knoxville, Tenn., overtook early leader Tommy Kerr of Maryville, Tenn., on the 10th lap at Tazewell Speedway and went on to a $5,000 victory in the Honda-Yamaha of Knoxville Labor Day Shootout Full Story
Jacobsen's wreck gives Kerr fourth in a row
Posted: 09/02/2008, 02:12 pm From series reportsMARYVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 30) — California driver Eric Jacobsen's lap-35 wreck at Mountain Raceway Park allowed hometown driver Tommy Kerr to regain the lead at Mountain Raceway Park and collect his fourth consecutive victory on the Full Story
Kaanta tops Steidinger for Quad City victory
Posted: 09/01/2008, 10:58 am By Bucky DorenEAST MOLINE, Ill. (Aug. 31) — Front-row starter John Kaanta of Elk Mound, Wis., overtook 11th-starting Wes Steidinger of Fairbury, Ill., late in the 50-lap feature at Quad City Speedway to solidify his points lead on the World Dirt Full Story
Hillbilly-winning Owens eyes another World 100
Posted: 08/31/2008, 04:21 pm By Todd TurnerMIDDLEBOURNE, W.Va. (Aug. 31) — So Jimmy Owens, what did you think of your first trip to Tyler County Speedway, a bullring with a reputation for high-speed action? "It's a tight little track. I barely did see the checkered flag Full Story
McGuire grabs richest victory at Portsmouth
Posted: 08/31/2008, 07:59 am By James EssexPORTSMOUTH, Ohio (Aug. 30) — Josh McGuire of Grayson, Ky., started his racing career at nearby Portsmouth Raceway Park with a championship in the bomber division. Now the third-mile oval on the Ohio River is the site of his richest Full Story
Cryderman outruns Laursen for first Dart win in a year
Posted: 08/30/2008, 08:24 am By Ed ReichertRICE LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 29) — Canadian veteran Joel Cryderman of Thunder Bay, Ontario, overtook polesitter Steve Laursen of Cumberland, Wis., with three laps remaining at Rice Lake Speedway to pick up his first 2008 victory on the Dart Full Story
Notes: Rain keeps Duck River surface plenty moist
Posted: 08/30/2008, 07:09 am By Robert HolmanWHEEL, Tenn. (Aug. 29) — Local standout Jay Brinkley, a former O'Reilly Southern All Star winner who cut his racing teeth at Duck River, has seen just about every possible condition the tiny bullring could throw at a driver through Full Story
Sprint veteran West gets rolling in Late Models
Posted: 08/26/2008, 04:20 pm By James BakerOver the years in the diverse worlds of sprint car and Dirt Late Model racing, there has never been much common ground between the two divisions. Sprint car enthusiasts say that they wouldn't walk across the street to watch the taxis run. Full Story
Racers embrace family's long wait for liver donor
Posted: 08/26/2008, 12:43 pm By Todd TurnerSince the spring of 2007, David and Trish Barker, along with the dirt racing community in and around Kansas City, Mo., have been praying for 21-month-old Tyler Barker to receive a liver transplant and a degree of health he's never enjoyed. Full Story
Wow is right: Hot Rod tops WoO foes at K-C
Posted: 08/24/2008, 06:30 am By Kevin KovacALMA, Ohio (Aug. 23) — Rod Conley gave a simple answer when asked how he felt after scoring his first career World of Outlaws Late Model Series triumph at K-C Raceway. While standing in victory lane following the 50-lapper, the 46-year-old Full Story
Blair slips past Troutman in final laps at The Rock
Posted: 08/23/2008, 10:13 am By Matt FeltenCUMBERLAND, Md. (Aug. 22) — Series points leader Robbie Blair of Titusville, Pa., picked off home-track driver D.J. Troutman in the waning laps to claim the $5,000 prize in the Independent Racing Series event at Allegany County Speedway. Full Story
Clanton redeemed with WoO victory at the Gap
Posted: 08/22/2008, 05:58 am By Kevin KovacBULLS GAP, Tenn. (Aug. 21) — Shane Clanton wasn’t about to suffer the same fate twice. Twenty-four hours after having a victory slip through his fingers thanks to some problems with lapped traffic, Clanton made all the right Full Story
Lapped traffic falls Owens way for Volunteer victory
Posted: 08/21/2008, 08:38 am By Kevin KovacBULLS GAP, Tenn. (Aug. 20) — One year after coming oh-so-close to victory in World of Outlaws Late Model Series action at Volunteer Speedway, Jimmy Owens got the job done in a midweek event. The standout from Newport, Tenn., shined Full Story
Crouch tops Feathers for first Winchester victory
Posted: 08/20/2008, 08:31 am From track reportsWINCHESTER, Va. (Aug. 16) — After a near-miss a week earlier, Walter Crouch of Bealeton, Va., captured his first career Late Model victory at Winchester Speedway. Crouch jumped into the lead at the outset with Bubby Dillman Jr. and Full Story
Hoover pulls off $2,000 surprise at Friendship
Posted: 08/20/2008, 08:24 am From track reportsELKIN, N.C. (Aug. 16) — Ronnie Hoover of China Grove, N.C., scored an upset at Friendship Motor Speedway with a $2,000 victory in a 40-lap Super Late Model special. Fast qualifier and polesitter Gary Mabe jumped into the early lead Full Story
First SWDLMS victory big boost for Williams
Posted: 08/19/2008, 11:28 am By Kevin KovacBrad Williams will always remember his first career Southwest DIRTcar Late Model Series feature win. The milestone came Aug. 16 at Prescott Valley Raceway with a horde of his relatives in the bleachers to cheer him on. | Williams wins at Full Story
Kerr wins third straight, dominates Tri-County
Posted: 08/18/2008, 10:21 am From track and team reportsBRASSTOWN, N.C. (Aug. 16) — Polesitter Tommy Kerr of Maryville, Tenn., fended off challenges from fast qualifier Jamie Oliver of Murphy, N.C., to lead all 40 laps at Tri-County Racetrack and capture his third consecutive victory on Full Story
Francis stays hot with WoO win at Screven
Posted: 08/17/2008, 11:33 am By Kevin KovacSYLVANIA, Ga. (Aug. 16) — Steve Francis knows he’s running out of time to catch Darrell Lanigan in the 2008 World of Outlaws Late Model Series points standings. But judging by his triumphant performance at Screven Motor Speedway, Full Story
McCreadie leads all the way, wins Topless 100
Posted: 08/16/2008, 07:15 pm By Todd TurnerLOCUST GROVE, Ark. (Aug. 16) — Since joining the Dirt Late Model ranks after a successful career in big-block modifieds, Tim McCreadie has made his mark and then some with his quick study of the full-fendered cars, with major victories Full Story
Kerr takes Lavonia for two in a row on AAPTS
Posted: 08/16/2008, 10:34 am From track reportsLAVONIA, Ga. (Aug. 15) — Tommy Kerr of Maryville, Tenn., won at Lavonia Speedway for his second straight victory on the Advance Auto Parts Thunder Series. The fifth-starting Kerr picked up $4,000 for outrunning Rick Rogers of Knoxville, Full Story
Jensen overtakes Laursen for Superior victory
Posted: 08/16/2008, 08:33 am By Jerry O\'BrienSUPERIOR, Wis. (Aug. 15) — Eighth-starting Joey Jensen of Forest Lake, Minn., overtook Steve Laursen of Cumberland, Wis., on a late-race restart and drove away the final 10 laps at Superior Speedway to capture his first-ever victory Full Story
New car helps Plessinger end 2-year drought
Posted: 08/12/2008, 05:11 pm From track reportsHAGERSTOWN, Md. (Aug. 9) — After months of struggles at Hagerstown Speedway, Frankie Plessinger of Big Cove Tannery, Pa., decided to get a new car. It didn't take him long to get his new Rocket Chassis up to speed as he captured Full Story
New car helps Plessinger end 2-year drought
Posted: 08/12/2008, 05:03 pm From track reportsHAGERSTOWN, Md. (Aug. 9) — After months of struggles at Hagerstown Speedway, Frankie Plessinger of Big Cove Tannery, Pa., decided to get a new car. It didn't take him long to get his new Rocket Chassis up to speed as he captured Full Story
Noonan rallies from 15th, tightens title chase
Posted: 08/12/2008, 04:44 pm From track reportsWAUSEON, Ohio (Aug. 9) — Casey Noonan of Sylvania, Ohio, rallied from his 15th starting spot at Oakshade Raceway for his third victory of the year at the 3/8-mile oval. Noonan's victory kept him in the thick of the chase for the $10,000 Full Story
