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Fast Talk: Series-by-series summer recap
Posted: 07/15/2019, 10:24 amIn a roundup of busy stretches for multiple series, our weekly roundtable considers the most important takeaways with more big events coming up (edited for clarity and length): What’s your World of Outlaws reflection? Kevin Kovac, DirtonDirt.com Full Story
Unexpected win gives Ivey taste of success
Posted: 07/15/2019, 09:22 am By Alli CollisGAFFNEY, S.C. (July 14) — Trent Ivey of Union, S.C., has turned hundreds of laps at Cherokee Speedway. But that didn’t mean he had high expectations heading into Sunday’s Schaeffer’s Southern Nationals Series event. | Complete Southern Full Story
Strickler eager for busy stretch in Wells entry
Posted: 07/14/2019, 12:26 pm By Alli CollisRURAL RETREAT, Va. (July 13) — Clicking off solid performances against tough fields, modified ace Kyle Strickler of Mooresville, N.C., as already set himself apart as one of 2019’s top Late Model rookies. But now Strickler and the Hazard, Full Story
One thing after another stings Pierce at I-96
Posted: 07/12/2019, 01:53 pm By Kevin KovacLAKE ODESSA, Mich. (July 11) — Two points races still remained on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals schedule following Thursday’s stop at I-96 Speedway, but the body language Bobby Pierce displayed as he watched his crew working on his car Full Story
Grinding wreck setback for Thunderbird racer
Posted: 07/11/2019, 12:02 pm By Kevin KovacMUSKEGON, Mich. (July 10) — Shawn Reed stood in the dim light of the Thunderbird Raceway pit area after Wednesday’s 40-lap DIRTcar Summer Nationals feature, the top of his fireproof racing uniform tied around his waist as he eyeballed Full Story
Notes: Heck sails along in return to Crates
Posted: 07/11/2019, 01:20 am By Todd TurnerA few summers ago, 2013 DIRTcar Crate Late Model champion Aaron Heck was enjoying leisurely weekends as a recreational boater on Rend Lake in southern Illinois, thinking his dirt racing career was behind him. With his parents both battling Full Story
Quick Time: Checking Summer Nationals stats
Posted: 07/10/2019, 03:30 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
Column: After cancer scare, Smith back in car
Posted: 07/10/2019, 08:03 amWhen Jeff Smith missed a handful of early-season events that he had planned to enter — most notably Ultimate Southeast Super Late Model Series programs on March 2 at North Georgia Speedway in Chatsworth and March 23 at County Line Raceway Full Story
B-Shepp strengthens No. 1 grip; Gundaker joins
Posted: 07/09/2019, 10:24 am By Todd TurnerTwo more World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series victories and a three-race win streak on the national tour kept Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., atop DirtonDirt.com’s weekly power rankings while Gordy Gundaker’s back-to-back, Full Story
Fast Talk: Reviewing holiday-week action
Posted: 07/08/2019, 11:04 amOur weekly roundtable gathers to look back on a busy Independence Day holiday week of action across the country while also looking ahead to the final week of the 2019 DIRTcar Summer Nationals (edited for clarity and length): With Brian Full Story
Notes: DIRTcar atones for reversed Macon finish
Posted: 07/06/2019, 12:36 pm By Alli CollisFARMER CITY, Ill. (July 5) — DIRTcar Summer Nationals officials on Friday took steps to avoid another controversial finish like Thursday's at Macon (Ill.) Speedway, putting their money where their mouth is with runner-up Bobby Pierce Full Story
Notes: Focused W.Va., rookie finds success
Posted: 07/04/2019, 12:31 am By Todd TurnerWhen he added a Late Model to his family’s race team in the offseason, Tyler Evans had intentions of two-division nights at the racetracks in 2019, fielding his trusty modified along with his Longhorn Chassis in the full-fendered division Full Story
Trivia Time: DIRTcar Summer Nationals quiz
Posted: 07/04/2019, 12:18 am By Bob MarkosPart of a continuing feature at DirtonDirt.com, test your Dirt Late Model knowledge with a 20-question quiz from longtime racing historian Bob Markos. Here’s a special edition related to the DIRTcar Summer Nationals (click here for Full Story
Column: A seamless transition for Clanton
Posted: 07/03/2019, 01:21 pmShane Clanton was already looking toward the future. He knew that, in all likelihood, he would need a new ride come 2020 with his car owner and father-in-law, Ron Davies of Warren, Pa., indicating that his days fielding a national-level Full Story
Quick Time: Doling out 2019 midseason awards
Posted: 07/03/2019, 11:01 amTake 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
Ferris builds momentum at Lucas Oil Speedway
Posted: 07/02/2019, 12:02 pm By Lyndal ScrantonLittle did Larry Ferris know it at the time, but a spur-of-the-moment trip to Nevada Speedway some 30 years ago ignited a love for dirt-track racing that's still burning. Ferris, a veteran in the Late Model division at Lucas Oil Speedway Full Story
Top 25: Babb joins rankings at No. 24
Posted: 07/02/2019, 08:17 am By Alli CollisAfter scoring his first 2019 DIRTcar Summer Nationals victory Saturday at Highland (Ill.) Speedway, Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, Ill., joined DirtonDirt.com’s Top 25 power rankings, while Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., maintained Full Story
National tour drop-ins enjoy Hell Tour benefits
Posted: 07/01/2019, 01:45 pm By Alli CollisLINCOLN, Ill. (June 30) — While the DIRTcar Summer Nationals has its own field of series regulars, the Hell Tour presents a unique opportunity for national touring drivers to drop in for a stretch of events while out on the road. Still Full Story
Fast Talk: Midseason reset of national tours
Posted: 07/01/2019, 11:22 amAs we careen toward the Fourth of July, we reset the national tours while considering the rain-plagued DIRTcar Summer Nationals (edited for clarity and length): Reset the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at midseason. Kevin Kovac, DirtonDirt.com Full Story
Dillard's Dirt Late Model education continues on
Posted: 06/28/2019, 07:46 am By Todd TurnerBROWNSTOWN, Ind. — Stop me if you’ve heard an announcer say this during the 2019 season: “Cade Dillard is making his debut at the track …” Indeed, the 28-year-old Robeline, La., driver who is following the World of Outlaws Morton Full Story
Modified standout Chasteen feels Late Model allure
Posted: 06/27/2019, 10:13 am By Todd TurnerPEORIA, Ill. — When it comes to dirt track racing, Mike Chasteen Jr. is a modified guy through and through. His dad ran on the United State Modified Touring Series. He’s been a 10-year standout in the division. It’s his bread and Full Story
Notes: Focus on I-35 oval pays for Missourian
Posted: 06/27/2019, 01:29 am By Alli CollisTommy Cordray of Browning, Mo., has spent the last decade chasing the United Late Model Association weekly points championship, finishing runner-up in final ULMA standings last season. But in 2019, the 55-year-old Cordray has turned his Full Story
Column: Rumley program clicking with T-Mac
Posted: 06/26/2019, 04:12 pmKevin Rumley can’t yet read Tim McCreadie like other drivers he’s worked with over the years. After all, the noted engineer and crew chief of his father Lee Roy’s iconic K&L Rumley No. 6 machine is a mere two months into working closely Full Story
Quick Time: Summer Nationals state of mind
Posted: 06/26/2019, 12:28 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: Shirley salvages visit to Tri-City
Posted: 06/26/2019, 08:29 am By Todd TurnerGRANITE CITY, Ill. — After winning three of the first four DIRTcar Summer Nationals features, Brian Shirley of Chatham, Ill., came to Tri-City Speedway Tuesday as the driver to beat. But for most of the night at the 3/8-mile oval, Shirley Full Story
