Will the new hauler help you get to the racetrack on time? Scott Bloomquist: “Absolutely”
ICYMI, Scott Bloomquist has a new hauler. It’s the most amazing semi of all-time.
He raised the bar for motorsports as a whole. Then, he unhooked the bar and took it home with him so nobody else could touch it.
Read MoreA tacky Knoxville Raceway surface is hard on the small teams
On Saturday, hours after a heavy rain shower, water trucks circled the racing surface at Knoxville Raceway. At the same time, Jason Feger was engaged in a long discussion with Rick Schwallie at the LOLMDS trailer.
Keeping my distance,
Read MoreHas Knoxville Raceway had conversations with NASCAR about a dirt race? “Yes”
The Eldora Dirt Derby is a huge success for the NASCAR Truck Series. The 2017 race was the fifth running of the NASCAR dirt race.
Now, there’s a lot of talk in the NASCAR world about adding a 2nd dirt race to the NASCAR schedule.
Read MoreTyler Erb: “He wrecked himself.”
There was an incident in the B Main on Friday at Knoxville Raceway. Tyler Erb and Billy Moyer Sr got into each other, twice, maybe 3 times. The on-track action resulted in a pit lane altercation.
Friday night’s pit lane altercation resulted in series officials asking Billy Moyer Sr to leave the speedway.
Read MoreLucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series director explains Late Model Nationals fuel stop
2004 was the first year of the Lucas Oil Late Model Nationals at Knoxville Raceway. Since it’s inception, 14 years ago, the race weekend has concluded with a 100 lap main event.
This year, the race was advertised as a 100 lapper.
Read MoreSteve Francis: “The more downforce you have, the faster you go. The faster you go, the narrower the track is.”
Yesterday at Knoxville Raceway, Steve Francis stated it could be his final Late Model Nationals. Pending sponsorship, he may retire at the end of this dirt racing season.
Steve Francis also cited another reason for his possible departure.
Read MoreI hate it
Everything about it. Darlington Raceway was such a great race. One of the best of the year so far. Now, the whole weekend has been tarnished.
Related: Darlington NASCAR Penalties
Encumbered, not only is that a highly pretentious word by itself.
Read MoreMuskingum County Speedway has found a niche market in running just a handful of races per season
Donnie Moran started racing in 1979. Back then, there was an Ohio dirt track known as Zanesville Speedway. Moran won the first heat race he was ever in, at that track.
It was originally built by Louie Morosco in 1940’s.
Read MoreSince when did we start telling racers not to race?
This is the politically correct society creeping into our NASCAR circuits. Fans cringe at the name Kyle Busch. More than anything, they hate to see him win. This weekend, Kyle Busch melted all the snowflakes in the grandstands.
Naturally,
Read MoreDual interview: #49 driver Jonathan Davenport and car owner G.R. Smith
Jonathan Davenport is now driving for G.R. Smith. The #22 has been replaced by a #49. Smith has climbed out of the seat and put Davenport on the track.
It’s a new role for G.R. Smith. He’s never been the owner of a car that wasn’t driven by himself.
Read MoreBelle-Clair Speedway in Belleville, IL
Dirt tracks are typically buried off in the hills or standing alone while surrounded by corn. That’s not the case in Belleville, IL.
Belle-Clair Speedway is a badass 1/5 mile high-banked bullring. It’s been here awhile. So long that it still has wooden walls.
Read MoreKevin Harvick: “I believe that Dale Jr has had a big part in kind of stunting the growth of NASCAR.”
Harvick’s comments rung true. But why say them at all?
Related: Kevin Harvick talks Dale Jr
Kevin’s filter switch was completely turned off, borderline broken
Kevin’s filter switch was completely turned off,
Read MoreWhere he shows up to the racetrack, just the driver and a single crew member
On a national tour, that’s near unheard of. Even for local short track racing events, teams generally fill the pit area with friends and family who might pick up a wrench or two.
Yet,
Read MoreRick Schwallie discusses his role as Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series director, dirt racing attendance and future details goals for LOLMDS
One day, I knew Rick Schwallie as dirt late model photographer. I blinked. He partially put down the camera and picked up the role as series director of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series.
Read MoreKenny Wallace and Paul Bailey made on-track contact while racing for the lead at Belle-Clair Speedway – Crew member choke slams driver post-race
The altercation took place in the pits following the UMP Modified event. Kenny Wallace and Paul Bailey raced side-by-side for the lead last night at Belle-Clair Speedway.
Read MoreNo grooving, no siping or open tire rule? Dirt late model racing is in an experimental time period
But what’s best option for dirt late model tire rules? I went to the four-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion to get his thoughts.
Earl Pearson Jr, “Well,
Read MoreHow is it working with the Dirt Late Model Council?
To me this was one the greatest things I’ve seen for the sport, in years. It puts all the major dirt late model series directors, in the same room. They collectively make changes, together, for both the safety and the overall health of the sport’s growth.
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