Donny Schatz has mastered the winged sprint car as he has won 5 of the last 7 World of Outlaws titles. This weekend he will pull double duty when he runs with the NLRA Late Model Series and WoO Sprints at River Cities Speedway on the same night.
Ben Baker of AFCO Racing gives us a crash course on dirt track shock technology. Read here how crucial your shock package is to your success on the dirt track.
12-Year-Old Michael Lake Wins Crate Late Feature at Roaring Knob
by Chris McWilliams
on June 19, 2013
Michael Lake became the youngest driver to ever win a late model feature in Pennsylvania when the 12-year-old driver won the RUSH Crate Late Model feature at Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex on Saturday night.
Christopher Bell burst onto the USAC National Midget scene in a big way during “Indiana Midget Week” as he was able to earn his first two USAC midget victories and the “Indiana Midget Week” points title.
The motorsports world has come together and is making sure that Jason Leffler’s son Charlie Dean will be taken care of. Kasey Kahne Racing has also joined in to ensure that Charlie’s needs will be taken care of. KKR is selling hats that feature Jason Leffler’s nickname “LEFturn”.
Nine Events In Ten Days Starts Thursday For USMTS Drivers
by United States Modified Touring Series
on June 17, 2013
The most grueling part of the schedule is just getting started for the stars and cars of the United States Modified Touring Series with nine events in ten days beginning this Thursday.
Although no amount of money will ever replace the loss of a loved one, the wonderful folks at USAC and USAC Benevolent Foundation Executive Director Bill Marvel, have established a program to ensure Charlie Leffler’s needs are taken care of and that he has a chance for a bright future.
Centerforce debuts its latest disc clutches for 2005-12 Dodge Ram Cummins Turbo Diesel trucks, with 5.9L or 6.7L engines with G56 six-speed stick transmission. These things will work to peak ability whether you’re towing, off-roading, or simply cruising around your hometown.
Greg Wheeler Suffers Fractured Vertebrate at Butler Motor Speedway
by Chris McWilliams
on June 14, 2013
Indiana racer Greg Wheeler fractured his C4 vertebrate in a scary accident during a non-sanctioned sprint car race at Butler Motor Speedway. Doctor’s successfully performed surgery to stabilize the vertebrate but he will face a long recovery. OneDirt sends our thoughts and prayers to the Wheeler family.
Stewart Friesen Lands Ride For WoO Late Model Series Event At Fonda
by The World of Outlaws Late Model Series
on June 14, 2013
Stewart Friesen is set to make his dirt Late Model debut at the half-mile Fonda Speedway that he knows well, behind the wheel of a second Rocket Chassis car from WoO LMS veteran Chub Frank’s stable.
The 2013 Hell Tour kicked off it’s grueling schedule last night at Brownstown Speedway. Dennis Erb Jr., gave fans plenty to watch as he rallied from 18th position to take the lead with 5 laps to go.
Breaking News: Jason Leffler Involved In Serious Sprint Car Accident
by John Gibson
on June 12, 2013
We are getting reports tonight that sprint car ace, USAC Champion, and NASCAR driver Jason Leffler was involved in a very serious accident tonight at Bridgeport Speedway.
Teenagers Reddick & Pierce Ready To Inject Youth Into 2013 Hell Tour
by DIRTcar Racing PR
on June 12, 2013
School’s out for summer, but two rising-star teenage drivers are ready to continue their education – their Dirt Late Model education – by spending the coming weeks attacking the DIRTcar UMP circuit’s marquee series.
Blazing Racing team owners Todd and Susan LaHaise have announced that they have mutually agreed to part ways with driver Lucas Wolfe effective immediately. A replacement driver has yet to be named at this time.
Jacob Hawkins Has Surgery After Shattering Nose in Incident at Dream
by Chris McWilliams
on June 11, 2013
There were at least two incidents during the Dream at Eldora where rocks or dirt clods from the racing surface flew up and injured drivers. Doug Drown escaped with minor injuries while Jacob Hawkins had to be transported to a hospital where he would later have surgery on a badly broken nose.
Keeping up with the fast-changing developments in piston design can be challenging for the engine builder. Trey McFarland of Mahle Motorsports answers questions about topics like piston speed, coatings and materials.
Video: Crash Peals Fence Back And Leaves Tire Outside The Track
by Chris McWilliams
on June 10, 2013
A wild accident at Kokomo Speedway during World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series action sent one of Parker Price-Miller’s wheels outside the track. Check out the crazy video here where luckily nobody was injured.
Numbers Reveal How Dollansky’s Impressive Weekend Stacks Up
by The World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series
on June 10, 2013
Entering this past weekend, Craig Dollansky was not having the type of season he was expecting after finishing second in the overall World of Outlaws STP Sprint Car Series championship last year. What a difference a weekend makes.
The USAC National Sprint Car Series put on a spectacular show on last Wednesday night at Grandview Speedway in Pennsylvania. Daron Clayton drove the wheels off of his sprint car and held off USAC’s best to earn a hard fought victory. Check out the feature highlights in this great video.
Saturday nights main event at the 19th annual Dirt Late Model Dream featured everything that a dirt track fan could hope for – great racing, multiple grooves, and a great battle for the top spot. Watch the dramatic A-feature here.
