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Hauler woes plague Eckert on northern swing
Posted: 06/27/2012, 04:41 am By Kevin KovacCANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 26) — The World of Outlaws Late Model Series trek through Canada and upstate New York has been an utter nightmare for Rick Eckert. It began on a sour note when he suffered terminal engine problems during time Full Story
Red-hot Lanigan denies T-Mac at Canandaigua
Posted: 06/27/2012, 04:23 am By Kevin KovacCANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (June 26) — Darrell Lanigan spoiled Tim McCreadie's home-track party Tuesday, driving to a convincing 40-lap World of Outlaws Late Model Series victory at Canandaigua Motorsports Park. In a midweek event carrying Full Story
Feger survives, claims first 2012 Hell Tour win
Posted: 06/26/2012, 05:18 pm By Joshua JoinerPUTNAMVILLE, Ind. (June 26) — Jason Feger of Bloomington, Ill., led every lap of Tuesday night’s 12th-round UMP DIRTcar Summernationals feature at Lincoln Park Speedway, holding off points leader Brian Shirley's late charge Full Story
Poll Position: McCreadie breaks up the Big Five
Posted: 06/26/2012, 12:12 pmWelcome to one of the newest DirtonDirt.com features, Poll Position, as DirtonDirt.com staffers Michael Rigsby, Todd Turner and Joshua Joiner rank the nation's top 25 Dirt Late Model racers by consensus. Future rankings will appear Full Story
Fast Talk: All things T-Mac, Hell Tour and Firecracker
Posted: 06/25/2012, 11:48 amHere's the latest edition of Fast Talk, a new DirtonDirt.com feature appearing each Monday. Staffers Michael Rigsby, Todd Turner and Joshua Joiner gather weekly for a roundtable discussion about who's hot, who's not and other issues regarding Full Story
McCreadie anxious for return to Canandaigua
Posted: 06/25/2012, 04:11 am By Kevin KovacCanandaigua Motorsports Park isn’t just one of Tim McCreadie’s favorite racetracks. It’s also his home away from home. So it should come as no surprise that McCreadie will happily lead the World of Outlaws Late Model Full Story
Babb leads all 40 laps, bags $5,000 at I-96
Posted: 06/24/2012, 04:52 pm By Joshua JoinerLAKE ODESSA, Mich. (June 24) — Polesitter Shannon Babb of Moweaqua, Ill., led every lap of Sunday’s UMP DIRTcar Summernationals feature at I-96 Speedway, holding off points leader Brian Shirley of Chatham, Ill., on a pair of Full Story
Martin cruises to capture Knollinger Jr. Memorial
Posted: 06/24/2012, 03:32 pm By Mike LeoneHARTFORD, Ohio (June 23) — Joe Martin led all 30 laps of Saturday’s Gary Knollinger Jr. Memorial at Sharon Speedway for a $2,000 payday on the Sweeney Chevrolet Buick GMC Pace Performance Fastrak Northeast tour for Crate Late Full Story
NLRA champ Weiss outduels Balcaen at Devil's Lake
Posted: 06/24/2012, 02:32 pmDOYON, N.D. (June 23) — Ricky Weiss, winning a back-and-forth battle with fellow Winnipeg, Manitoba, driver Mike Balcaen, took the lead for good on a lap-18 restart Saturday at Devil’s Lake Speedway and raced to a Northern LateModel Full Story
Leighton triumphs at McCool Junction
Posted: 06/24/2012, 07:32 amMcCOOL JUNCTION, Neb. (June 23) — Third-starting Bill Leighton Jr. of Omaha, Neb., raced to victory Saturday at Junction Motor Speedway, his first of the season on the Nebraska-based Super Late Model Racing Series. Leighton Full Story
Miller-DeLong pairing wins joins for Barney Oldfield win
Posted: 06/24/2012, 07:08 amWAUSEON, Ohio (June 23) — Rick DeLong won the inaugural Barney Oldfield Race in 1990 as a driver, and now he’s got a victory in Oakshade Raceway’s historic event as a car owner. Driver Matt Miller continued his success Full Story
Blankenship charges to Lucas Oil win at Wythe
Posted: 06/24/2012, 02:17 am By James EssexRURAL RETREAT, Va. (June 23) — John Blankenship of Williamson, W.V., was the last driver to pull in the pit area Saturday afternoon at Wythe Raceway, but at the end of the night he was the first driver to cross the finish line in Full Story
Shirley rules Fairbury, bags $10,000 payday
Posted: 06/23/2012, 06:08 pm By Joshua JoinerFAIRBURY, Ill. (June 23) — Series points leader Brian Shirley of Chatham, Ill., led every lap of Saturday night’s UMP DIRTcar Summernationals feature at Fairbury American Legion Speedway, earning a $10,000 victory in the 10th Full Story
Most captures SLMRS victory at Jefferson
Posted: 06/23/2012, 01:48 pmJEFFERSON, S.D. (June 21) — Josh Most of Red Oak, Iowa, captured his first victory on the Nebraska-based Super Late Model Racing Series, advancing from the fifth position for a $1,000 victory at Raceway Park. Polesitter Mike Marushak Full Story
McCreadie tops Lanigan in conquering Quebec
Posted: 06/23/2012, 03:37 am By Kevin KovacGRANBY, Quebec (June 22) — Tim McCreadie of Watertown, N.Y., gained a measure of redemption on Friday night, outrunning World of Outlaws Late Model Series points leader Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., to win the national tour’s Full Story
Francis repels Davenport to snap Lucas dry spell
Posted: 06/23/2012, 03:19 am By James EssexGAFFNEY, S.C. (June 22) — Winning his first series race since Florida Speedweeks, Steve Francis of Ashland, Ky., survived a late-race charge from Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga., to capture the 14th annual Grassy Smith Memorial Full Story
Moyer grabs $10,000 UMP victory at Tri-City
Posted: 06/22/2012, 06:33 pm By Joshua JoinerPONTOON BEACH, Ill. (June 22) — Billy Moyer of Batesville, Ark., survived contact while battling race-long leader Randy Korte on lap 29 of Friday’s UMP DIRTcar Summernationals feature at Tri-City Speedway and led the final 21 Full Story
Juice putting his focus on Firecracker 100
Posted: 06/22/2012, 09:03 am By Kevin KovacDavey Johnson is one of western Pennsylvania’s most decorated Dirt Late Model drivers. But in the race that has become the biggest full-fender extravaganza held in his native area, he’s a mere mortal. So it’s no surprise Full Story
Shirley denies Logue, wins at Fayette County
Posted: 06/21/2012, 06:19 pm By Joshua JoinerBROWNSTOWN, Ill. (June 21) — Brian Shirley of Chatham, Ill., was on cruise control for much of Thursday night’s UMP DIRTcar Summernationals feature at Fayette County Speedway. But for the final nine laps of the 40-lap race, Full Story
Denny Eckrich grabs victory at Oskaloosa
Posted: 06/21/2012, 12:10 pmOSKALOOSA, Iowa (June 20) — Denny Eckrich of Tiffin, Iowa, helped make the scorer’s job easier Wednesday at Southern Iowa Speedway. Eckrich led every time around the half-mile oval at Oskaloosa, winning his career second Deery Full Story
Daytona 500 winner dips toe into Dirt Late Models
Posted: 06/21/2012, 10:42 am By Michael MoatsThe Dirt Late Model world has seen its share of NASCAR drivers either coming through the ranks or dabbling in the dirt for fun at Tony Stewart-owned Eldora Speedway's Prelude to the Dream charity race. Add 2011 Daytona 500 winner Trevor Full Story
Roberts captures Laurens Shrine Race, $3,500
Posted: 06/21/2012, 06:07 amLAURENS, S.C. (June 19) — Casey Roberts of Toccoa, Ga., earned $3,500 on Tuesday night at Laurens County Speedway with a victory in the 32nd annual Laurens County Shrine Race. The Battle of the Eastern All Stars Tour event was a benefit Full Story
Notes: Drown off to hot start as Weekley racer
Posted: 06/21/2012, 04:50 am By Todd TurnerIn Doug Drown’s first time-trial session in his new Sean Weekley-owned ride, he felt like he was struggling in adjusting to the No. 63 Rocket Chassis. The lap might not have felt good in the driver’s seat, but it looked great Full Story
Melvin's last-lap pass pays $5,000 at Highland
Posted: 06/20/2012, 06:07 pm By Joshua JoinerHIGHLAND, Ill. (June 20) — Completing a furious late charge from outside the top five, Rodney Melvin of Benton, Ill., made a dramatic final-lap pass of polesitter Randy Korte Wednesday night at Highland Speedway to earn a $5,000 victory Full Story
Notes: Robinson forging ahead on WoO tour
Posted: 06/20/2012, 05:35 pm By Kevin KovacKent Robinson knew that his rookie season on the WoO wouldn't go by without some bumps in the road. He just wishes he didn't have to experience the rough patch that struck him last weekend. In the span of 24 hours, Robinson exploded an Full Story
