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Series previews: Peeking at regional touring plans
Posted: 01/26/2010, 12:22 pm By Todd TurnerFocus during Florida Speedweeks will be on the national travelers with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, but many of the regional tours are making big plans for the 2010 season. DirtonDirt.com Full Story
Previewing Northern tours for 2010 season
Posted: 01/26/2010, 10:09 am By Todd TurnerWhile most series don't launch until spring, here's a look at developments on Northern Dirt Late Model tours for the 2010 season. The brief capsules, with information primarily from series officials and directors, focus on changes for the Full Story
Previewing Southern tours for 2010 season
Posted: 01/26/2010, 09:53 am By Todd TurnerWhile most series don't launch until spring, here's a look at developments on Southern Dirt Late Model tours for the 2010 season. The brief capsules, with information primarily from series officials and directors, focus on changes for the Full Story
Previewing Western tours for 2010 season
Posted: 01/26/2010, 09:39 am By Todd TurnerWhile most series don't launch until spring, here's a look at developments on Western Dirt Late Model tours for the 2010 season. The brief capsules, with information primarily from series officials and directors, focus on changes for the Full Story
Previewing Midwestern tours for 2010 season
Posted: 01/26/2010, 09:22 am By Todd TurnerWhile most series don't launch until spring, here's a look at developments on Midwestern Dirt Late Model tours for the 2010 season. The brief capsules, with information primarily from series officials and directors, focus on changes for Full Story
Short's DTWC returning home to West Virginia
Posted: 01/25/2010, 08:17 pm By Brian TidballThe Dirt Track World Championship is heading back home to West Virginia. After a nine-year sojourn to tracks in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, race promoter Carl Short is taking his $50,000-to-win crown jewel to the state where it began back. Full Story
Speedweeks questions? We've got the answers
Posted: 01/25/2010, 12:09 amAlthough there've been several Dirt Late Model races already in 2010, the off-season ends with a vengeance Thursday with Georgia-Florida Speedweeks on Jan. 28-Feb. 13 with 15 races at Golden Isles Speedway, East Bay Raceway Park and Volusia Full Story
WoO sophomore heads to Florida with new confidence
Posted: 01/24/2010, 08:08 pm By Kevin KovacRuss King remembers the timid, uncertain feeling he took into last year’s DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH at Volusia Speedway Park. One flip of the calendar, however, has produced a dramatic change in the up-and-coming driver’s mental Full Story
Thomas slips by Johnson for victory at Columbus
Posted: 01/24/2010, 06:36 am By Roby HelmCOLUMBUS, Miss. (Jan. 23) — William Thomas of Phenix City, Ala., overtook polesitter Ronnie Johnson of Chattanooga, Tenn., on the 35th lap and went on to the the Crate Late Model portion of the Winter Classic at Columbus Speedway. Full Story
Dacus ends cabin fever, wins $3,000 at Columbus
Posted: 01/23/2010, 10:24 pmCOLUMBUS, Miss. (Jan. 23) — Just a few weeks ago, Dane Dacus of Lakeland, Tenn., was in "winter mode" with his racing program, the suspension out from underneath his race car and no body on the car at all. That's when racing buddy Full Story
Speedweeks preview index
Posted: 01/12/2010, 10:28 amDirtonDirt.com's previews of Georgia-Florida Speedweeks from Jan. 28-Feb. 13 at Golden Isles Speedway in Brunswick, Ga., East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Fla., and Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla.: Friday, Jan. 29 • Full Story
Daytona is part of busy Speedweeks for Richards
Posted: 01/22/2010, 10:06 am By Kevin KovacJosh Richards is ready for what just might be the first week in the rest of his racing life. With his national profile soaring in the wake of a World of Outlaws Late Model Series championship season in 2009, the 21-year-old sensation brings Full Story
Ohio notes: New Hilltop owner making changes
Posted: 01/21/2010, 03:13 pm By Dustin JarrettRacer turned track owner turned racer Jesse Wardell will be turning back to a track owner for the 2010 season as he and his wife Tracey have purchased Hilltop Speedway from Roger Patterson. Wardell has earned kudos from fans and drivers Full Story
Notes: Wreck wads up last of cars for Phillips
Posted: 01/17/2010, 09:38 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 17) — Terry Phillips was among the fastest drivers during the Wild West Shootout. The first three nights were solid, including a victory and third-place finish, while things went decidedly worse the final three Full Story
Mars dominates to win $10,000 Tucson finale
Posted: 01/17/2010, 08:48 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 17) — Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, Wis., lost Saturday's Wild West Shootout race amid lapped traffic at USA Raceway, and two things helped him make sure that didn't happen in Sunday's $10,000-to-win Bill Cheesbourg Full Story
Notes: Heckenast tries to get brand new car rolling
Posted: 01/17/2010, 05:53 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 17) — You hear stories about racers who say a brand new car was quick "right out of the box," but it's more likely that most drivers take a while to get adjusted when fielding a new Dirt Late Model. That's the Full Story
Moyer outduels Mars for third victory in Tucson
Posted: 01/16/2010, 08:44 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 16) — When the peppy trophy queens at USA Raceway saw Billy Moyer heading for the top of the track's podium, one asked: "Are you up here again?" Indeed Moyer made his third trip to victory lane Saturday in capturing Full Story
Notes: Roof light helps owner track Daly's car
Posted: 01/16/2010, 02:28 am By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 15) — There are plenty of cars at the fourth annual Wild West Shootout with flashy graphics and colorful designs, but only one competitor at USA Raceway has a light atop the car's roof that makes it easy to track. Clay Full Story
Moyer takes Tucson after trouble derails Phillips
Posted: 01/15/2010, 10:37 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 15) — It wasn't quite the revenge he might've been seeking, but Hall of Famer Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., got the better of Terry Phillips in Friday's fourth round of the Wild West Shootout at USA Raceway. Rebounding Full Story
Notes: Long Arizona trip provides boost for Long
Posted: 01/14/2010, 11:49 am By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 14) — Starting outside the front row in Sunday's second round of the Wild West Shootout, Rylan Long didn't stay up front long at USA Raceway. The 19-year-old from Greenfield, Mo., fell to fifth place after one Full Story
Last-lap pass lifts Phillips past Moyer at Tucson
Posted: 01/13/2010, 11:45 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 13) — Racing past Billy Moyer to regain the lead on the last lap, Terry Phillips notched his miniseries-leading ninth victory Wednesday in the thrilling third round of the Wild West Shootout at USA Raceway. The Full Story
Notes: Looneys enjoying Tucson despite struggles
Posted: 01/13/2010, 09:48 pm By Todd TurnerTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 13) — After recounting a nightmarish week-long stretch that has included a season's worth of bad luck, Nicki Looney was still able to smile and joke on Wednesday evening along with her husband, driver Brad Looney. Full Story
Notes: Eldora adding video display in turn two
Posted: 01/13/2010, 12:03 amEldora Speedway fans who've wished they could see more action around one of Dirt Late Model racing's most famous racetracks will get their wish in 2010. The installation of a 720-square-foot video display is the latest planned improvement Full Story
Feger thanks hero in collecting UMP honors
Posted: 01/11/2010, 04:14 pm By Kevin KovacSPRINGFIELD, Ill. (Jan. 9) — Rising Midwestern star Jason Feger saw his dreams meet reality during Saturday night's 26th annual UMP DIRTcar Racing Night of Champions awards banquet at the Springfield Crowne Plaza Hotel. Feger, 31, Full Story
Moyer turns back Mars, earns $5,000 at Tucson
Posted: 01/10/2010, 08:32 pmTUCSON, Ariz. (Jan. 10) — Polesitter Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., led all 30 laps Sunday at USA Raceway to capture the second round of the fourth annual Wild West Shootout. The 51-year-old Hall of Fame driver collected $5,000, Full Story
