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Three drivers plan to chase Lucas rookie title
Posted: 04/11/2013, 05:17 pmThe roster of Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series regulars boasts three first-time national travelers this season with Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., Billy Moyer Jr. of Batesville, Ark., and Jason McBride of Carbondale, Ill., all planning Full Story
Notes: Nebraska driver takes big step to Supers
Posted: 04/11/2013, 07:06 am By Joshua JoinerThe Leonard family has become almost synonymous with Limited Late Model racing at Mid-Nebraska Speedway in recent seasons with four family members competing regularly at the Doniphan, Neb., racetrack. But one member of the Leonard racing Full Story
Chris Simpson races to quick start in new car
Posted: 04/10/2013, 01:33 pm By Joshua JoinerChris Simpson had a hunch that a switch to MB Customs race cars over the offseason would lead to improved results for his Kevin and Cindy Trca-owned race team. But he never thought that improvement would come as quickly as it has. The Full Story
Quick Time: Comparisons on the court, racetrack
Posted: 04/10/2013, 11:17 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
Marlar's crew chief takes a turn behind the wheel
Posted: 04/09/2013, 01:43 pm By Joshua JoinerAs a young race fan, Josh Davis spent most of his weekends watching Mike Marlar of Winfield, Tenn., race at his local tracks. Now, as crew chief on Marlar’s No. 5B Rocket Chassis, Davis watches Marlar race at some of the biggest Dirt Full Story
Top 25: Richards still leads as rankings tighten
Posted: 04/09/2013, 08:47 amWorld of Outlaws Late Model Series points leader Josh Richards of Shinnston, W.Va., remains the only driver to hold the No. 1 spot in DirtonDirt.com’s Top 25 power rankings, but voters are beginning to spread the wealth. A season-high Full Story
Fast Talk: A review of Feger's Illini 100 victory
Posted: 04/08/2013, 01:03 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
Beard grabs Fastrak victory at Gordon Park
Posted: 04/08/2013, 06:30 amGROVETOWN, Ga. (April 6) — Frankie Beard of Hartwell, Ga., captured the Fastrak Racing Series tour event Saturday at Gordon Park Speedway. Beard earned $2,000 in outrunning Gib Gibbons and Ron Parker. Gibbons led the first half of Full Story
Phillips leads all the way at I-80's Spring Meltdown
Posted: 04/07/2013, 07:17 am By Trenton BerryGREENWOOD, Neb. (April 6) — Terry Phillips of Springfield, Mo., started on the pole and led all 35 of laps of Saturday’s Spring Meltdown main event at I-80 Speedway on his way to claiming a $3,000 victory co-sanctioned by the Full Story
McDowell tops Weaver at North Georgia
Posted: 04/07/2013, 06:39 amCHATSWORTH, Ga. (April 6) — Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Ga., raced to his third victory of the season Saturday night at North Georgia Speedway, earning $4,000 in the third-mile oval’s Ultimate Super Late Model Series event. Full Story
Davenport rolls on, dials up Clash victory at 311
Posted: 04/07/2013, 06:21 amMADISON, N.C. (April 6) — Jonathan Davenport kept his hot streak rolling another week with a $4,000 victory in Saturday night’s Carolina Clash Super Late Model Series event at 311 Motor Speedway. Fresh off a $30,000 victory Full Story
Madden claims Tazewell's Trammell Memorial
Posted: 04/07/2013, 05:59 amEditor's note: After getting lab results of tire tests, the Southern All Stars on April 17 disquaified apparent winner Chris Madden, saying his tires didn't meet series requirements. Billy Ogle Jr. was declared the winner. TAZEWELL, Tenn. Full Story
Drake earns $2,750 in Jacob Memorial at Kings
Posted: 04/07/2013, 05:59 am By Stephanie OdomHANFORD, Calif. (April 6) — Steve Drake of San Luis Obispo, Calif., led every lap at Kings Speedway’s Gary Jacob Memorial for his first West Coast Late Model Shootout victory since 2011. Drake picked up $2,000 in purse money Full Story
Blair turns back Knight, Hess at Mercer
Posted: 04/07/2013, 05:40 amMERCER, Pa. (April 6) — Pole-starting Rob Blair of Titusville, Pa., captured his series-leading 10th career victory on the NDRL’s ULMS Racing Series in Saturday’s season-opening Chiller Thrill at Mercer Raceway Park. Blair Full Story
Scott captures Fastrak Northeast opener
Posted: 04/07/2013, 05:30 amMERCER, Pa. (April 6) — David Scott of Garland, Pa., led all 40 laps at Mercer Raceway Park’s Chiller Thriller for a $2,000 victory in the Fastrak Northeast opener for Crate Late Models. Colton Flinner and Wayne Robertson dueled Full Story
Owens tops Bloomquist for $10,000 at Lone Star
Posted: 04/07/2013, 05:28 am By James EssexKILGORE, Texas (April 6) — Two-time and reigning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tenn., survived a rough racing surface during Saturday’s High Banks Havoc main event at Lone Star Speedway and Full Story
Denny Eckrich captures Deery opener, $5,555
Posted: 04/07/2013, 05:24 am By Bill MartinWEST BURLINGTON, Iowa (April 6) – The lucrative season opener on the 2013 Deery Brothers Summer Series belongs to Denny Eckrich. The Tiffin, Iowa, driver battled younger brother Andy much of the way before winning Saturday’s Full Story
Feger thrills home-state fans with Illini 100 win
Posted: 04/07/2013, 04:50 am By Kevin KovacFARMER CITY, Ill. (April 6) — Jason Feger’s dreams met reality on Saturday night at Farmer City Raceway. The 34-year-old star from Bloomington, Ill., marched to victory in the fifth running of the Illini 100, becoming the first Full Story
Covert grabs fifth victory at Williams Grove
Posted: 04/06/2013, 07:54 amMECHANICSBURG, Pa. (April 5) — Jason Covert of York Haven, Pa., led all 25 laps Friday at Williams Grove Speedway for an unsanctioned Super Late Model victory, giving him a personal two-race win streak. Covert, who won on the Three Full Story
Chris Simpson captures opener at I-80, $2,000
Posted: 04/06/2013, 06:14 amGREENWOOD, Neb. (April 5) — The beginning of Friday’s Spring Meltdown didn’t go so well for Chris Simpson. But the 29-year-old Oxford, Iowa, driver made up for that miscue and more, dominating the final 12 laps at I-80 Full Story
Kennedy teammates roll through Illini 100 prelims
Posted: 04/06/2013, 05:36 am By Kevin KovacFARMER CITY, Ill. (April 5) — Kennedy Motorsports teammates Shane Clanton of Fayetteville, Ga., and Tim Fuller of Watertown, N.Y., shined brightly Friday at Farmer City Raceway, claiming heat-race victories during the qualifying program Full Story
Farmer City draws 29 for Illini 100 practice
Posted: 04/05/2013, 06:50 am By Kevin KovacFARMER CITY, Ill.l. (April 4) — The chase for the $20,000 Illini 100 champion’s prize began on Thursday night at Farmer City Raceway. Twenty-nine Dirt Late Model drivers practiced to kick off the April 5-6 World of Outlaws Full Story
Ex-Birkhofer crew chief ratcheting up his racing
Posted: 04/04/2013, 12:44 pm By Joshua JoinerPlenty of IMCA Late Models competitors are anxiously awaiting Saturday’s IMCA Deery Brothers Summer Series season opener at 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa. But perhaps no driver is more excited for the $5,555-to-win Brent Slocum Full Story
Shirley's 2013 goals get rolling at WoO Illini 100
Posted: 04/03/2013, 04:07 pm By Kevin KovacBrian Shirley has his sights set on big Dirt Late Model prizes in 2013 — starting this weekend. Contending for victory in the sport’s richest and most prestigious races is the stated goal for the defending UMP DIRTcar Summernationals Full Story
Engineering helps steer Longhorn back on course
Posted: 04/03/2013, 12:35 pm By Joshua JoinerMajor offseason changes can often take well into the following race season before improvements show up one the racetrack. But the offseason merger of Bobby Labonte Racing and Kevin and Lee Roy Rumley’s K&L Rumley Enterprises has already Full Story
