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Column: Shirley gets his groove back with Cullen
Posted: 05/30/2018, 03:04 pmBrian Shirley is far from an unknown quantity in Dirt Late Model racing. With a resume that includes a $35,000 Knoxville Nationals triumph in 2006, five World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series victories and UMP DIRTcar Summernationals Full Story
Quick Time: A spring sweep for Bloomquist?
Posted: 05/30/2018, 02:56 pmTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with Todd Turner and Andy Savary for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing, statistical analysis, historical bits and racing’s other quirks (along with the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Fast Talk: Wrapping up the Show-Me weekend
Posted: 05/28/2018, 09:41 amAfter the Show-Me 100 ushered in the crown jewel season amid a busy Memorial Day weekend, our Out-Pace Racing Products-sponsored roundtable resets the Dirt Late Model world (edited for clarity and length): Did the Jimmy Owens spin rob Full Story
Pierce can't summon his Show-Me 100 theatrics
Posted: 05/27/2018, 05:07 pm By Kevin KovacWHEATLAND, Mo. (May 26) — Bobby Pierce has flair for the dramatic in the Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Lucas Oil Speedway. As a 17-year-old in 2014, the Oakwood, Ill., driver broke into third place late in the distance Full Story
Owens mourns difficult fate of Show-Me demise
Posted: 05/27/2018, 04:08 am By Kevin KovacWHEATLAND, Mo. (May 26) — The essence of Jimmy Owens’s feelings about his difficult fate in Saturday night’s 26th annual Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Lucas Oil Speedway were readily apparent on lap 78. | Complete Full Story
Bloomquist overcomes penalty for pill-draw ruse
Posted: 05/26/2018, 12:25 pm By Kevin KovacWHEATLAND, Mo. (May 25) — Scott Bloomquist stood in his trailer after finishing third in Friday night’s 40-lap Tribute to Don and Billie Gibson feature at Lucas Oil Speedway and attempted to make some sense of yet another of the many Full Story
FAQ: Dream pay-per-view information
Posted: 05/07/2018, 09:17 pmFrequently asked questions about DirtonDirt.com's pay-per-view productions of the 24th annual Dirt Late Model Dream weekend at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, scheduled for June 8-9 (complete Dream coverage): Where do I find the live Full Story
Notes: Marlar rebounds, shines in Cowboy Classic
Posted: 05/25/2018, 06:55 am By Kevin KovacWHEATLAND, Mo. (May 24) — Mike Marlar summed up his fourth-place finish in Thursday’s 45-lap Cowboy Classic at Lucas Oil Speedway succinctly: “We’re definitely fortunate we survived all the chaos we had tonight.” | Complete Show-Me Full Story
Notes: Persistence leads to Ohio driver's first win
Posted: 05/24/2018, 08:16 am By Alli CollisCraig Wolford has faced his fair share of challenges over the last couple of race seasons, from engine problems to his car catching fire. But May 12, the 36-year-old driver from St. Louisville, Ohio, put his hard luck behind him, scoring Full Story
26th annual Show-Me 100 coverage index
Posted: 05/20/2018, 03:36 pmWHEATLAND, Mo. — DirtonDirt.com's coverage from the 26th annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway with two $6,000-to-win prelims and a $30,000-to-win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Full Story
Column: Young Landers on rise with new mentor
Posted: 05/23/2018, 02:59 pmGavin Landers is anxiously awaiting this weekend’s 26th annual Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com at Lucas Oil Speedway. In fact, the slender 21-year-old from Batesville, Ark., has never felt so much anticipation for a major Full Story
Quick Time: Statistical preview of Show-Me 100
Posted: 05/23/2018, 01:46 pmTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with Todd Turner and Andy Savary for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing, statistical analysis, historical bits and racing’s other quirks (along with the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Top 25: J.D. back to top as Miley joins rankings
Posted: 05/22/2018, 09:07 am By Alli CollisAfter scoring a $12,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory on Saturday at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., regained the top spot in DirtonDirt.com’s Top 25 power rankings, while Full Story
Fast Facts: 26th annual Lucas Oil Show-Me 100
Posted: 05/22/2018, 07:47 am By Robert HolmanDates: May 24-26 (two $6,000-to-win programs followed by Saturday’s $30,000-to-win finale) Track: Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo. (semi-banked 3/8-mile oval). Sanction: Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and Lucas Oil Midwest LateModel Full Story
Fast Talk: Who'll rise to challenge on Lucas tour?
Posted: 05/21/2018, 10:33 amWith a busy Memorial Day weekend bearing down, our weekly roundtable sponsored by Out-Pace Racing Products considers recent Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and other results (edited for clarity and length): After one-third of the season, Full Story
Deery repping grassroots in his bid for SEMA board
Posted: 05/18/2018, 10:32 am By Kevin KovacTom Deery is in his final days on the campaign trail — a campaign that he hopes will give the short-track racing world a “seat at the table” with the well-respected Specialty Equipment Market Association better known by its SEMA abbreviation. The Full Story
Notes: Mississippi Crate racer rolling early in '18
Posted: 05/17/2018, 08:23 am By Alli CollisMagnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Miss., is home to some of Dirt Late Model racing’s toughest Crate Late Model competitors. But every weekend, 26-year-old Evan Ellis of Plantersville, Miss., proves he’s up to the challenge, currently Full Story
Column: Mississippi pilot on up-tick with WoO tour
Posted: 05/16/2018, 03:17 pmAt the age of 42 and with two decades of Dirt Late Model experience, David Breazeale of Four Corners, Miss., certainly doesn’t fit the mold of a rookie driver. He has that designation this season on the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Full Story
Quick Time: Divisions often divide Late Models
Posted: 05/16/2018, 01:24 pmTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with Todd Turner and Andy Savary for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing, statistical analysis, historical bits and racing’s other quirks (along with the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Notes: Smith robbed of shot to test tire strategy
Posted: 05/14/2018, 05:26 pm By Kevin KovacFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (May 12) — G.R. Smith decided to try a different plan in Saturday’s inaugural First in Flight 100 presented by Hoker Trucking at Fayetteville Motor Speedway. If luck had been on his side, it just might have paid off. Full Story
Owens eyes turnaround after Fayetteville windfall
Posted: 05/14/2018, 01:50 pm By Kevin KovacFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (May 12) — Jimmy Owens more-or-less settled on entering Fayetteville Motor Speedway’s inaugural First in Flight 100 presented by Hoker Trucking last Monday. He kept that information to himself for a couple more days, Full Story
Fast Talk: What does big win mean for Owens?
Posted: 05/14/2018, 01:36 pmOur weekly roundtable sponsored by Out-Pace Racing Products discusses the $25,001 victory for Jimmy Owens and other weekend highlights (edited for clarity and length): Evaluate the Jimmy Owens of 2018 compared to his Lucas Oil title-winning Full Story
Sheppard, Overton enjoy respect-filled WoO duel
Posted: 05/12/2018, 04:48 am By Kevin KovacFAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (May 11) — Brandon Sheppard and Brandon Overton — two young but already very accomplished regulars on this year’s World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series — demonstrated just how much esteem they have for Full Story
Notes: Bedford returnee Troutman starts red-hot
Posted: 05/10/2018, 08:09 am By Alli CollisWhen Dave Troutman of Hyndman, Pa., took the April 13 checkered flag at Bedford (Pa.) Speedway, it marked his first visit to victory lane in more than a decade. While the 59-year-old driver has raced sparingly over the last several seasons, Full Story
Notes: Texas champ lends rival backup car
Posted: 05/10/2018, 07:54 amPlenty of racers assist competitors by loaning spare parts, passing along setup advice or even helping change a flat tire in the pits. But two-time and reigning Southern Texas Late Model Series champion G.W. Egbert IV of Belton, Texas, Full Story
