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Westfall clicks off another strong Eldora finish
Posted: 06/05/2015, 03:50 am By Todd TurnerROSSBURG, Ohio — If they ask drivers at Friday’s pre-race meeting to raise their hands if they’ve had three top-five feature finishes at Eldora in 2015, just one hand will go up. That’ll be Matt Westfall of Ludlow Falls, Ohio, Full Story
Notes: Johnson-Logan pairing debuts at Dream
Posted: 06/04/2015, 03:43 pmROSSBURG, Ohio (June 4) — The last couple weeks have a been a whirlwind for Tim Logan of Ashland, Ky., who in short order went from a Dirt Late Model team owner without a driver to entering this weekend’s Dream XXI presented by Ferris Full Story
Notes: Nebraska's Pospisil off to hot start
Posted: 06/04/2015, 06:24 am By Alli CollisTad Pospisil of Norfolk, Neb., admits there is something special about showing up at any given racetrack and ending the night with a competitive run. After a standout 2014 season that included the track title at I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Full Story
Quick Time: Dreamers must focus on prelims
Posted: 06/03/2015, 01:22 pm By Todd TurnerTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with managing editor Todd Turner for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing through the latest weekend of action along with some other quirks of racing (and the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Column: Spanning years, Morans share talent, fun
Posted: 06/02/2015, 06:07 pmWith his Hall of Fame Dirt Late Model career effectively behind him, Donnie Moran has come to relish the opportunity he has to spend quality time in the shop, on the road and at the track with his children — mostly up-and-coming driver Full Story
Handicapping drivers for $100,000-to-win Dream
Posted: 06/02/2015, 06:36 am By Andy SavaryHandicapping Dream XXI presented by Ferris Commercial Mowers, a $100,000-to-win crown jewel event at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio, on June 4-6 (complete Dream coverage): Scott Bloomquist (0), Mooresburg, Tenn. Odds: 8-1 History: Full Story
Eldora ace aims to keep $100,000 prize in Ohio
Posted: 06/02/2015, 06:31 am By Alli CollisMatt Miller loves Eldora Speedway. And looking at his history at the famed Rossburg, Ohio oval, it’s easy to see why. The 43-year-old driver from Whitehouse, Ohio, owns many victories at the legendary oval, including at 2005’s $100,000-to-win Full Story
Complete Dream XXI coverage index
Posted: 05/25/2015, 03:59 pmROSSBURG, Ohio — DirtonDirt.com's previews and coverage of Dream XXI presented by Ferris Commercial Mowers, the $100,000-to-win non-touring event sanctioned by UMP DIRTcar Racing scheduled for June 4-6 at Eldora Speedway: Monday, June Full Story
Fast Facts: Dream XXI presented by Ferris
Posted: 06/01/2015, 03:49 pmDream XXI presented by Ferris Commercial Mowers Dates: June 4-6 (Twin $2,500-to-win features Thursday, twin $5,000-to-win features Friday and heats, consolations and $100,000-to-win main event Saturday). | Complete Dream coverage Track: Full Story
Notes: Closer to home, James still finds success
Posted: 05/28/2015, 08:41 am By Alli CollisScott James of Bright, Ind., spent several years of his racing career on tour with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. He’s followed the UMP DIRTcar Summernationals tour and competed with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. But Full Story
Quick Time: Failing to menace (or even worse)
Posted: 05/27/2015, 02:33 pm By Todd TurnerTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with managing editor Todd Turner for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing through the latest weekend of action along with some other quirks of racing (and the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Fast Talk: Recapping Memorial Day weekend
Posted: 05/25/2015, 12:08 pmHere’s the latest edition of Fast Talk, a DirtonDirt.com feature each Monday sponsored by Out-Pace Racing Products. Staffers Michael Rigsby, Todd Turner and Kevin Kovac gather weekly for a roundtable discussion about who’s hot, who’s Full Story
Notes: California driver at nine victories and counting
Posted: 05/21/2015, 08:35 am By Alli CollisJust weeks ago, traveling Tennessee driver Randy Weaver demanded national attention as he captured eight consecutive victories to start his 2015 season. While he’s competing in the weekly division of two tracks, Ryan McDaniel of Chico, Full Story
Handicapping the 23rd annual Show-Me 100
Posted: 05/19/2015, 07:40 am By Andy SavaryHandicapping the 23rd annual Show-Me 100 presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, a $30,000-to-win event on the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Mo. (complete Show-Me 100 coverage): Jimmy Owens (20), Newport, Full Story
Notes: Youngster Droste keeping family tradition
Posted: 05/14/2015, 06:34 am By Alli CollisThe last name Droste is a familiar one in the Iowa racing community. As one of the Hawkeye State’s most successful stock car drivers, the late LaVern “Red” Droste is remembered as a dirt racing legend. Years later, Droste’s grandson, Full Story
Quick Time: Georgia hostess with the mostest
Posted: 05/13/2015, 11:29 am By Todd TurnerTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with managing editor Todd Turner for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing through the latest weekend of action along with some other quirks of racing (and the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Notes: Sweep boosts Schmitt's confidence
Posted: 05/07/2015, 07:48 am By Alli CollisAs a hotbed for Dirt Late Model racing, picking up a weekly victory at just about any Illinois dirt track is an accomplishment. But driver Scott Schmitt of Tonica, Ill., was up to the challenge and more, topping foes at Farmer City (Ill.) Full Story
Quick Time: It's broom time on national tours
Posted: 05/06/2015, 08:15 am By Todd TurnerTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with managing editor Todd Turner for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing through the latest weekend of action along with some other quirks of racing (and the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Notes: Port Royal champ racking up victories
Posted: 04/23/2015, 06:52 am By Alli CollisFor Mike Lupfer of Shermans Dale, Pa., notching just one win over the stout competition at his home Port Royal Speedway would have been to an ideal start to the 2015 season. Clicking off three straight victories at the Pennsylvania oval, Full Story
Big E victory boosts Schlenk's confidence
Posted: 04/21/2015, 10:43 am By Alli CollisSurreal. That’s the word Rusty Schlenk of McClure, Ohio, used to describe his $5,000 Sunoco American Late Model Series victory Saturday at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. Making the first start of the season for car owner Mike Lawrence, Full Story
Fast Talk: Sheppard capitalizes on staying home
Posted: 04/20/2015, 01:47 pmHere’s the latest edition of Fast Talk, a DirtonDirt.com feature each Monday sponsored by Out-Pace Racing Products. Staffers Michael Rigsby, Todd Turner and Kevin Kovac gather weekly for a roundtable discussion about who’s hot, who’s Full Story
Notes: Modified champ makes Late Model foray
Posted: 04/16/2015, 05:05 am By Alli CollisThere are only two drivers in UMP DIRTcar history to ever capture three consecutive modified championships. One of those drivers is Late Model superstar and three-time Lucas Oil Series champion Jimmy Owens of Newport, Tenn. The other is Full Story
Notes: Mississippi Crate racer off to hot start
Posted: 04/09/2015, 06:52 am By Alli CollisMichael Arnold of Hattiesburg, Miss., admits that balancing racing with life’s other demands is not always easy. While the 23-year-old driver would much rather be in the shop working on cars or at the racetrack, his job in the trucking Full Story
Quick Time: Evaluating the driver stock market
Posted: 04/01/2015, 02:20 pm By Todd TurnerTake a quick lap around the proverbial dirt track with managing editor Todd Turner for a roundup of Dirt Late Model racing through the latest weekend of action along with some other quirks of racing (and the occasional ax-grinding). Quick Full Story
Baltes molded Eldora into unique destination
Posted: 03/24/2015, 02:33 pm By Alli Collis and Kevin KovacWhen Earl Baltes built Eldora Speedway in 1954, he had a dream. And 17 years later, that vision became a reality as the racetrack hosted the inaugural World 100. Over time, Eldora has continued to grow and flourish as the home of some of Full Story
