DirtOnDirt.com Search Results
12422 items match your search
Column: Pierce cements come-from-behind trait
Posted: 10/10/2018, 06:23 pmBob Pierce, the Hall of Fame driver-turned-chassis builder, was standing alongside his RV in the souvenir area at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial on Sunday night, ready to head home to Oakwood, Ill., when he was asked Full Story
Evaluate your World 100 IQ with this tricky quiz
Posted: 10/10/2018, 12:06 am By Bob MarkosWith the postponed 48th annual World 100 coming up at Ohio’s Eldora Speedway, test your knowledge of Dirt Late Model racing’s most prestigious event (click here for answers): 1. Who won the first World 100 run under the lights? 2. Full Story
World 100 quiz answers
Posted: 10/10/2018, 12:02 am By Bob Markos(Find questions here) 1. Jeff Purvis in 1986. 2. Mike Duvall won $15,000 in 1982 (with a $10,000 bonus from J.W. Hunt; Donnie Moran won $25,000 in 1992. 3. Austin Dillon in 2010 and '11 and Ernie Irvan in 1984 both qualified; Tiny Full Story
Notes: Positive PPMS run gives Thornton big boost
Posted: 10/09/2018, 02:58 pm By Kevin KovacIMPERIAL, Pa. (Oct. 7) — Ricky Thornton Jr. won the B-main for Sunday afternoon’s postponed 30th annual Pittsburgher 100 at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway, giving him a 12-lap preview of what was to come shortly thereafter Full Story
Top 25: Pierce climbs four spots in rankings
Posted: 10/09/2018, 09:19 am By Alli CollisAfter scoring a $20,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory in Sunday’s Pittsburgher 100 at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway in Imperial, Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., made the biggest jump in this week’s Top 25 power Full Story
Pittsburgher's 88th lap collects Sheppard again
Posted: 10/08/2018, 06:57 pm By Kevin KovacIMPERIAL, Pa. (Oct. 7) — For two straight years Brandon Sheppard has been a contender in the Pittsburgher 100. And for two straight years he’s seen his hopes for a solid finish dashed by tough luck on the same circuit late in the Lucas Full Story
Seventh title meaningful for Ohio driver
Posted: 10/08/2018, 02:33 pm By Alli CollisALMA, Ohio — Mark Frazier’s unexpected seventh Late Model championship at Atomic Speedway turned out to be his most meaningful. At the end of 2017 season, the 53-year-old Frazier announced his retirement from racing with plans to sell Full Story
Fast Talk: Pierce's rally and Eldora predictions
Posted: 10/08/2018, 10:16 amOur weekly roundtable sponsored by Out-Pace Racing Products considers a busy national touring weekend while looking ahead to another busy late-season month in Dirt Late Model racing (edited for clarity and length): Recap the Pittsburgher Full Story
Notes: Davey J. makes Pittsburgher 100 return
Posted: 10/06/2018, 07:26 am By Kevin KovacIMPERIAL, Pa. (Oct. 5) — One year away from the Pittsburgher 100 was enough for Davey Johnson. After sitting out the 2017 running of the marquee event at Pittsburgh’s Pennsylvania Motor Speedway — the first time he failed to enter Full Story
Quick Time: National tours month-by-month
Posted: 10/03/2018, 12:23 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: Fayetteville on rebound after hurricane
Posted: 10/06/2018, 07:27 amConsidering the devastating impact that last month’s Hurricane Florence had on the area in and around Fayetteville (N.C.) Motor Speedway, no one would have been surprised if the track’s promoter, Jim Long Jr., had decided to simply Full Story
Top 25: McDowell climbs three spots in poll
Posted: 10/02/2018, 09:17 am By Alli CollisAfter scoring a $12,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory Saturday at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga., Dale McDowell of Chickamauga, Ga., was among the biggest movers in DirtonDirt.com’s Top 25 power rankings, while Brandon Sheppard Full Story
Fast Talk: Weighing Terbo's impressive WoO sweep
Posted: 10/01/2018, 01:13 pmOur weekly roundtable sponsored by Out-Pace Racing Products considers a busy national touring weekend while looking ahead to another busy late-season month in Dirt Late Model racing (edited for clarity and length): Recap WoO’s Atomic Full Story
Texan's Atomic two-step provides satisfying boost
Posted: 10/01/2018, 09:18 am By Alli CollisALMA, Ohio (Sept. 29) — When Tyler Erb scored his first career World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series victory Friday at Atomic Speedway, he told series announcer Rick Eshelman he hoped it marked “a sign of things to come.” Sure Full Story
Notes: Bare can't build on Bedford track record
Posted: 09/30/2018, 09:36 pm By Kevin KovacBEDFORD, Pa. (Sept. 29) — Tyler Bare of Rockbridge Baths, Va., was fast — record-setting fast, in fact — during Friday’s Keystone Cup qualifying at Bedford Speedway. He didn’t win that evening’s dash, but finishing second and Full Story
Notes: Marlar moves into position for WoO crown
Posted: 09/30/2018, 11:51 am By Alli CollisALMA, Ohio (Sept. 29) — With Atomic Speedway’s Outlaw Invasion in the rearview mirror, just two races remain on the 2018 World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series slate. And after posting a pair of top-five finishes in the Ohio oval’s Full Story
Notes: Bedford stages Delaware sweethearts
Posted: 09/29/2018, 03:32 am By Kevin KovacBEDFORD, Pa. (Sept. 28) — Ross Robinson and Amanda Whaley have a close relationship — they’ve been dating for five years — so a night like they had Friday at Bedford Speedway will always stick out. | RaceWire The Delaware born-and-bred Full Story
Notes: New Yorker sheds non-qualifier king label
Posted: 09/27/2018, 07:01 am By Alli CollisJason Genco remembers a time when he was best known for winning non-qualifiers’ races. Fast forward a few years later and the 34-year-old Jamestown, N.Y., driver isn’t just piling up victories, but also clinching track championships Full Story
Quick Time: National tour home run frequency
Posted: 09/26/2018, 02:20 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: Pennsy upstart considers his next step
Posted: 09/26/2018, 02:21 pmColeby Frye’s 2018 racing season isn’t yet over, but he’s already thinking of next year. The 33-year-old driver from Dover, Pa., knows that’s necessary if he intends to continue his Dirt Late Model driving career. As Frye eyes Full Story
Top 25: Sweeping Shirley joins top 10 in poll
Posted: 09/25/2018, 01:10 pm By Alli CollisAfter sweeping weekend DIRTcar events at Peoria (Ill.) Speedway and La Salle (Ill.) Speedway, Brian Shirley of Chatham, Ill., joined the top 10 in DirtonDirt.com’s Top 25 power rankings, while Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Ill., held Full Story
Finally, Pierce completes rally, wins Jackson 100
Posted: 09/24/2018, 03:47 pm By Alli CollisBROWNSTOWN, Ind. (Sept. 23) — After his rallies came up short time and again, Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., admits he was beginning to wonder if he would ever break through for a big-event victory this season. | RaceWire The 21-year-old Full Story
Fast Talk: 'Here comes Pierce' again and again
Posted: 09/24/2018, 11:10 amAfter weekend rain made it a busy Sunday in the Dirt Late Model world, our Out-Pace Racing Products-sponsored roundtable reviews the Lucas Oil and World of Outlaws action (edited for clarity and length): Does anyone come from behind better Full Story
Unheralded Rettig duels with stars at Magnolia
Posted: 09/23/2018, 08:35 pm By Robert HolmanCOLUMBUS, Miss. — In a crowd of comers and goers during Saturday’s 70-lap Magnolia State Cotton Pickin’ 100 finale at Magnolia Motor Speedway, Austin Rettig of Sikeston, Mo., and hometown driver Brian Rickman seemed to be the only Full Story
Notes: Madden fights through pneumonia bout
Posted: 09/23/2018, 01:58 pm By Kevin KovacSELINSGROVE, Pa. (Sept. 22) — Racers don’t take sick days. They can’t call in sick — especially when they’re chasing a prestigious World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series championship worth $100,000. | RaceWire That’s Full Story
