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Hubbard raising standards heading into 2011
Posted: 01/28/2011, 09:21 am By Kevin KovacAustin Hubbard’s standout rookie season on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series in 2010 earned him plenty of attention and adulation — and not only for his unique skin-flashing, Ricky Bobby-in-Talladega Nights victory lane Full Story
Every-day racing helps Erb shine at Speedweeks
Posted: 01/27/2011, 03:27 pm By Joshua JoinerTackling the rugged Georgia-Florida Speedweeks schedule can be a daunting task for any Dirt Late Model driver. More than two weeks of racing virtually every night can wear down even the hardest working drivers and their crews. But that’s Full Story
Q&A: A quick look at the upcoming Speedweeks
Posted: 01/27/2011, 08:53 am By Todd TurnerA question-and-answer approach to the upcoming Georgia-Florida Speedweeks, which launches Feb. 3 at Screven Motor Speedway before heading to Golden Isles Speedway (Feb. 4-5), East Bay Raceway Park (Feb. 7-12), Ocala Speedway (Feb. 13) and Full Story
After sophomore slump, WoO's King refocusing
Posted: 01/26/2011, 05:43 pm By Kevin KovacGood riddance, 2010. Hello, 2011. That’s Russ King’s simple mindset as he prepares for the upcoming World of Outlaws Late Model Series campaign, which kicks off with 50-lap events Feb. 17 and 19 during the 40th DIRTcar Nationals Full Story
Roberts aiming to erase recent Speedweeks jinx
Posted: 01/25/2011, 07:54 am By Joshua JoinerCasey Roberts has proven over the past few years that he’s one of the Southeast’s top drivers. The Toccoa, Ga., driver has dominated the Southern All Stars East Series, winning the tour’s championship four consecutive Full Story
2011 Georgia-Florida Speedweeks preview index
Posted: 01/10/2011, 05:01 pmWith Georgia-Florida Speedweeks set to launch in early February, DirtonDirt.com previews the action coming up at Screven Motor Speedway, Golden Isles Speedway, East Bay Raceway Park, Ocala Speedway and Volusia Speedway Park: Videos • Full Story
DTWC returning to K-C, joining Lucas Oil Series
Posted: 01/21/2011, 06:19 pm By Todd TurnerChanging venues for the fourth time in four years, the Dirt Track World Championship is heading back to Ohio's K-C Raceway in 2011 for a $50,000-to-win event that will be sanctioned for the first time by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, Full Story
McDowell gets teammate as Bowyer taps Landers
Posted: 01/19/2011, 02:30 pm By Joshua JoinerMost Dirt Late Model drivers don’t begin their first full season of competition having already won one of the sport’s crown jewel events. But Jared Landers isn’t your typical first-year driver. After racing part time Full Story
Notes: WVMS shrinking down to 4/10-mile oval
Posted: 01/19/2011, 09:31 amWest Virginia Motor Speedway, one of the largest dirt ovals that hosts Dirt Late Model events, is trimming down for the 2011 season. The 5/8-mile oval in Mineral Wells, W.Va., will be reduced to a 4/10-mile oval in time for the Memorial Full Story
Back from Down Under, Richards eyes Volusia
Posted: 01/17/2011, 11:24 am By Kevin KovacJosh Richards enjoyed some off-season fun in the sun during his holiday-week trip to New Zealand. Now it’s back to the regular grind for the 22-year-old sensation, who is just over one month away from beginning his chase of an unprecedented Full Story
Arizona fans embrace new hope in Late Models
Posted: 01/17/2011, 08:03 am By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 16) — Following Sunday's Bill Cheesbourg Memorial at USA Raceway, dozens of fans and well-wishers dropped by R.C. Whitwell's pit area to congratulate the hometown driver on his third runner-up finish during the Full Story
Moyer overtakes Phillips late, takes Tucson finale
Posted: 01/16/2011, 02:05 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 16) — After chasing polesitter Terry Phillips for 35 laps, Billy Moyer knew the clock was ticking on his chances to capture the 40-lap Bill Cheesbourg Memorial. Moyer turned up the heat just as traffic hampered Full Story
McCool's victory wasn't over until it was over
Posted: 01/16/2011, 01:19 am By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 15) — When Saturday's action came to a halt at USA Raceway — after a wild last-lap collision between winner Bub McCool and race-long leader Ronny Lee Hollingsworth — there were a few confusing moments Full Story
McCool-Hollingsworth clash spices Tucson main
Posted: 01/15/2011, 02:44 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 15) — Last-lap fireworks marked the fifth round of USA Raceway's Wild West Shootout on Saturday as turn-four contact between Bub McCool and race-long leader Ronny Lee Hollingsworth sent Hollingsworth into the frontstretch Full Story
Despite struggles, Californian isn't discouraged
Posted: 01/15/2011, 11:30 am By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 14) — Rob Sanders guided his Victory Circle Chassis back into his windowed trailer Friday night in the USA Raceway pits, then let out a sigh. "Those guys are good," said the 35-year-old driver from Bakersfield, Full Story
Moyer outruns Doar for two in a row at Tucson
Posted: 01/14/2011, 07:31 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 14) — Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., overtook polesitter Pat Doar of New Richmond, Wis., on the 16th lap and pulled away for a victory Friday at USA Raceway's Wild West Shootout. The sixth-starting Moyer earned Full Story
Notes: Whitwell proving his mettle at home track
Posted: 01/13/2011, 09:28 am By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 12) — Climbing the podium following Wednesday's Wild West Shootout feature, 25-year-old R.C. Whitwell extended his right hand to congratulate winner Billy Moyer, apologizing for late-race contact between the Full Story
Notes: McCreadie, Owens represent at Chili Bowl
Posted: 01/12/2011, 07:04 pmDirt Late Model drivers Tim McCreadie and Jimmy Owens are opening their 2011 race seasons this week by competing in USAC-type midgets at the 25th annual Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals at QuikTrip Tulsa (Okla.) Expo Raceway. The five-day Full Story
Moyer's 3rd-to-1st move leads to Tucson victory
Posted: 01/12/2011, 07:57 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 12) — When race-long leader Ray Moore got hung up in traffic on the 17th lap Wednesday at USA Raceway, second-running R.C. Whitwell saw the opportunity to make his move. But third-running Billy Moyer beat him Full Story
Notes: Lobb gets ready to take big leap in 2011
Posted: 01/11/2011, 12:20 pm By Ben Shelton and Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. — John Lobb has big plans for 2011, and the 31-year-old driver from Frewsburg, N.Y., is getting an early jump racing season by competing in the Wild West Shootout at USA Raceway for the first time. Racing in six events Full Story
Notes: Crim awaits error that winner never makes
Posted: 01/10/2011, 08:57 am By Joshua JoinerEASTABOGA, Ala. (Jan. 9) — Dillon Crim drove a flawless race Sunday during the Ice Bowl XX feature at Talladega Short Track. The only problem for the 17-year-old hometown racer was the fact that Shane Clanton of Fayetteville, Ga., Full Story
Doar's victory makes lengthy trip worthwhile
Posted: 01/10/2011, 12:33 am By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 9) — While Pat Doar was relishing his latest winter victory — relaxing in his hauler Sunday evening with a celebratory pork chop — someone reminded the New Richmond, Wis., of his first winter victory Full Story
Clanton first three-time winner of TST's Ice Bowl
Posted: 01/09/2011, 04:20 pm By Joshua JoinerEASTABOGA, Ala. (Jan. 9) – Making 50 laps glued tight to the bottom of Talladega Short Track may sound like an easy task. But with heavy lapped traffic blocking the way and a hard-charging, second-year driver breathing down his neck, Full Story
Doar survives botched restart for Tucson victory
Posted: 01/09/2011, 02:28 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 9) — Winning his first Arizona miniseries race in eight years, Pat Doar of New Richmond, Wis., led the final 11 laps Sunday afternoon at USA Raceway for a dramatic $5,000 victory in the second round of the Wild Full Story
Notes: Hollingsworth's Tucson charge burns out
Posted: 01/09/2011, 12:03 am By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 8) — While most drivers took the high road early in Saturday afternoon's feature at USA Raceway, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth was making up ground in the low groove in the opener of the six-race Wild West Shootout. The Full Story
