As Dunn-Benson Motorsports boycotts WRG, Bobby Pierce is set to run World of Outlaws events in his family owned machine
On June 9th, 2018, Bobby Pierce and Dunn-Benson Motorsports rolled into Eldora Speedway. The Dirt Late Model Dream paid $100,000 to the winner and was sanctioned by DIRTcar UMP, a World Racing Group subsidiary.
Read MoreDunn Benson Motorsports Official Statement about the Tire Infraction and Appeal Decision from the World Racing Group
DUNN, NC (July 23, 2018) – Dunn Benson Motorsports has received the final decision from the World Racing Group (WRG) about the Tire Infraction and Final Appeal Decision concerning the events at Eldora Speedway June 7-9th.
Read MoreDunn Benson Motorsports sent a sample of the same tire to another lab, it passed
Dunn Benson Motorsports was fined $28,970 following a failed tire test from the Dirt Late Model Dream back in June. The team was notified a week following the event.
The team appealed the penalty and say in front of the appeal council.
Read MoreThe appeals board has reduced the penalty to Bobby Pierce for the alleged illegal tire found at Eldora Speedway following polygraph test
CONCORD, NC — July 20, 2018 — The DIRTcar Appeals Board has amended a penalty served to Bobby Pierce, driver of the No 32p DIRTcar Late Model, following tire sampling at the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway in June.
Read MoreDIRTcar and Tony Stewart Racing issue statements on the passing of Joyce Newton
Joyce Newton has passed at age 85.
Her husband, Bob Newton was the founder of Hoosier Racing Tire. Between 2012-2016, Joyce Newton ran the company which specializes in purpose built racing tires.
In 2016,
Read MoreRick Salter discusses DIRTcar strong holding, late model costs and the need for a drivers’ council
Below is an interview that was done toward the end of the 2017 season.
Rick Salter was in his final season of dirt late model racing. Since he’s run his last race and has begun to look at RC racing.
Read MoreCan-Am Speedway returns to DIRTcar sanctioning
It was announced this past week, that local businessman and racer Tyler Bartlett, has purchased the Can-Am Speedway in Lafageville, NY from owners Charlie and Billy Caprara. Tyler, owner of D.P. Bartlett & Son’s Plumbing, Heating and AC LLC, The Sunset Motel LLC, TRB Properties,
Read MoreLand of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua, NY joins DIRTcar Racing banner
Canandaigua Speedway has undergone a name change.
CONCORD, NC — The race track formerly known as Canandaigua Speedway will join the DIRTcar Racing sanctioning banner in 2018 as Land of Legends Raceway.
The Ontario County Fair Board and promoter Paul Cole have signed a deal for 2018 and ‘19 for the operation of the speedway in Canandaigua,
Read MoreJacob Hawkins in violation of DIRTcar Racing drug policy – Driver drug tested during Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway
CONCORD, N.C. — World Racing Group has announced penalties in DIRTcar Racing. Per the Series rulebooks and the integrity of the sport, such infractions shall be announced.
Members in good standing have the right to appeal the decision to the World Racing Group Appeals Commission as provided in Section 12 of the General Rules and Specifications.
Read MoreScott Bloomquist tells the other side of the story
While, setting the pressures for his tires at a recent Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event, Scott Bloomquist invited me into his hauler for a quick interview. He confirmed that he will be returning to the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway on June 8-10,
Read MoreWorld Racing Group lawsuit dropped ahead of the 2017 Dirt Late Model Dream
Last year, DIRTcar issued failed tire tests after the Dirt Late Model Dream. 5 drivers were disqualified from the Eldora Speedway event. Each driver was fined $1,000 and 1,000 DIRTcar Late Model points were removed.
Read More2017 World Short Track Championship returns to the Dirt Track at Charlotte
DIRTcar Racing is excited to announce the second annual OneDirt World Short Track Championship will return to The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 26-28, 2017. The mega-event will once again give the best weekly racers from eight different divisions across the United States and Canada the chance to shine at one of the country’s premier dirt racing facilities.
Read MoreChris Dolack Returns to World of Outlaws Family as Late Model Series Director
The World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series is excited to announce the return of Chris Dolack to the World of Outlaws family as the new Late Model Series Director, effective May 1.
Chris Dolack will succeed Tim Christman,
Read MoreJason Feger calls for dirt late model drivers union – Fans are hurt most by DIRTcar driver suspensions
And he couldn’t be more correct. When was the last time you saw a driver or an entire team suspended in NASCAR for rule violations? I know many will hate that I compare dirt to NASCAR,
Read MoreSanction withdrawn from Thaw Brawl, Penalties Issued for allowing suspended team with driver Josh Richards to race
Big news out of the DIRTcar sanction.
DIRTcar Racing has removed it’s sanctioning from LaSalle Speedway. They have plans to move their Summer Nationals event to a different track.
A fine has been issued to Josh Richards.
Read MoreJustin Ratliff drug test refused – Driver pulled from DIRTcar Nationals, suspended for 90 days and fined
Justin Ratliff has become the first driver to fail the newly formed World of Outlaws drug testing program.
New for 2017, the World Racing Group, including DIRTcar Racing as well as the World of Outlaws are cracking down on drugs.
Read MoreVermont’s Bear Ridge Speedway Celebrates 50 Consecutive Years of Racing in 2017 – The fastest 1/4 mile dirt track in VT
CONCORD, N.C. – MARCH 22, 2017 –Bear Ridge Speedway will celebrate its 50th anniversary of racing in 2017, but the accomplishment is even more impressive when you dig deeper into the story of the tight quarter-mile track in rural Vermont.
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