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Notes: Dixie youngster's future bright in No. s5
Posted: 03/05/2010, 04:16 pmLonnie Morse remembers the first time that Michael Page sat behind the wheel of his Rocket Chassis, rallying from the tail for a seventh-place finish last fall at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Ga. "I about had a heart attack," the 67-year-old Full Story
Weaver awarded NeSmith victories after Dixon's DQ
Posted: 02/21/2010, 12:20 pm By Roby HelmGIBSONTON, Fla. (Feb. 20) — Randy Weaver of Crossville, Tenn., was awarded the victory in the 50-lap NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series race Saturday at East Bay Raceway Park's 34th annual Winternationals after apparent winner Full Story
SAS-suspended Pearson unhappy with procedures
Posted: 02/18/2010, 04:07 pm By Todd TurnerDriver Earl Pearson Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., faces a 60-day suspension from the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series after laboratory tests revealed he attempted to use a chemically-altered tire in a series event last month at Golden Full Story
Four in a row: Richards wins WoO opener again
Posted: 02/11/2010, 06:09 pmBARBERVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 11) — No one was surprised to see Josh Richards win Thursday night's 50-lap World of Outlaws Late Model Series season opener at Volusia Speedway Park. But from the 17th starting spot? Even Richards couldn't Full Story
Volusia coverage index
Posted: 02/09/2010, 11:50 amBARBERVILLE, Fla. — DirtonDirt.com's coverage of the DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH, sanctioned by UMP and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, at Volusia Speedway Park from Feb. 8-13 (also see DirtonDirt.com blogs, Georgia-Florida Full Story
Up on the wheel, Real Deal wins East Bay finale
Posted: 02/06/2010, 05:48 pm By Todd TurnerGIBSONTON, Fla. (Feb. 6) — Through the first half of Saturday night's Late Model finale of the 34th Dart Winternationals, Don O'Neal wasn't exactly letting it all hang out. The 45-year-old driver from Martinsville, Ind., took a rather Full Story
Bloomquist tops Owens, wins again at East Bay
Posted: 02/06/2010, 11:33 am By Todd TurnerGIBSONTON, Fla. (Feb. 6) — Scott Bloomquist had a 17-year stretch between his first and second victories at East Bay Raceway Park. On Saturday afternoon, the Hall of Famer from Mooresburg, Tenn., made it just a four-day stretch Full Story
East Bay rainout sets up Saturday doubleheader
Posted: 02/05/2010, 03:08 pmGIBSONTON, Fla. — Steady Friday rain around Tampa forced postponement of the fifth round of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned Dart Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park, the track announced. After determining early Full Story
Managing Labonte team stressful but satisfying
Posted: 02/05/2010, 08:56 am By Todd TurnerGIBSONTON, Fla. (Feb. 4) — With both cars from the Bobby Labonte Motorsports gambling with hard-compound tires in Thursday's Dart Winternationals feature — and struggling early in the 40-lapper at East Bay Raceway Park — Full Story
Tire-gambling Pearson overcomes Bloomquist
Posted: 02/04/2010, 04:55 pm By Todd TurnerGIBSONTON, Fla. (Feb. 4) — Outside front-row starter Scott Bloomquist's start in Thursday's 40-lap Dart Winternationals feature at East Bay Raceway Park couldn't have been much better as he pulled away from the field. Fifth-starting Full Story
Notes: Sub for Richards is no slouch at East Bay
Posted: 02/04/2010, 10:03 am By Todd TurnerGIBSONTON, Fla. (Feb. 4) — On Thursday at East Bay Raceway Park, the Ernie Davis-owned No. 25 Dirt Late Model will get some modest modifications by crew members. They'll pull out the original racing seat and replace it with slightly Full Story
Moyer vs. Richards? Mr. East Bay Past triumphs
Posted: 02/03/2010, 04:09 pm By Todd TurnerGIBSONTON, Fla. (Feb. 3) — In Wednesday's Dart Winternationals feature, it was Josh Richards vs. Billy Moyer. The driver formerly known as Kid Rocket vs. the veteran known as Mr. Smooth. Mr. East Bay Present vs. Mr. East Bay Full Story
Dominating Bloomquist wins $5,000 at East Bay
Posted: 02/02/2010, 05:12 pm By Todd TurnerGIBSONTON, Fla. (Feb. 2) — Scott Bloomquist's shakedown was a success. Wanting to test a new self-designed No. 0 before the weekend's big-money races, the reigning Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion cruised to a tuneup victory Full Story
East Bay coverage index
Posted: 02/02/2010, 04:22 pmGIBSONTON, Fla. — DirtonDirt.com's coverage of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned Dart Winternationals at East Bay Raceway Park from Feb. 1-6 (also see DirtonDirt.com blogs and the Georgia-Florida Speedweeks statistics): Tuesday, Full Story
Mothballed car carries Marlar to win at East Bay
Posted: 02/01/2010, 04:15 pm By Todd TurnerGIBSONTON, Fla. (Feb. 1) — Most drivers head to Florida Speedweeks with brand new equipment or a trusty car from the previous season. Mike Marlar came to East Bay Raceway Park with a race car that hadn't hit a racetrack in a full Full Story
Notes: Pearson's tire, 5 others sent for lab tests
Posted: 01/31/2010, 09:02 pm By Todd TurnerBRUNSWICK, Ga. (Jan. 31) — Laboratory tests on the right-rear tire Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series officials confiscated Saturday from Earl Pearson Jr. will determine whether the rubber was altered by chemical substances, series 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
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
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
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
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
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
