The 24th running of dirt racing’s ‘Dream’ payoff posts nearly $400,000 for world’s top drivers
ROSSBURG, Ohio (June 7, 2018) – Dirt Late Model racers from across the United States, Canada and Australia are filing into the Eldora Speedway’s infield in anticipation of the 24th running the $100,000-to-win Dirt Late Model Dream Weekend.
Read MoreFederated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (formerly I-55 Raceway) will host the 2018 UMP Fall Nationals
The DIRTcar UMP Fall Nations heads to a new location. The 3/8-mile track in Pevely, MO will host the event.
CONCORD, NC – March 22, 2018 – The annual DIRTcar UMP Fall Nationals,
Read More4/10-mile dirt oval in West Michigan will wrap up two-race stretch in the Great Lakes State
CONCORD, NC — March 2018 — A final adjustment to the 33rd Annual DIRTcar Summer Nationals schedule was put into place with the addition of the I-96 Speedway on Thursday, July 12th. The DIRTcar Super Late Models and UMP Modifieds will wrap up their Michigan swing with a date at the 4/10-mile (0.400) high-banked dirt oval located east of Grand Rapids in Lake Odessa,
Read MoreKyle Steffens: “The biggest thing was, I really couldn’t make up my mind”
Growing up in St. Louis, I’ve seen Kyle Steffens driving a wide range of race cars. He’s been in late models, midgets, modifieds and more.
In recent years, Kyle Steffens has found a home in the dirt modified division.
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 MoreNick Hoffman on innovation that leads to new pages in the rulebook: “It’s kinda fun. I really enjoy it.”
“Racer/ChassisBuilder. Never won hotlaps. Creator of a page or two in the rule book. Originally from Illinois, Now live in Mooresville, NC.”
That quote above is the current twitter bio for dirt modified driver and chassis builder Nick Hoffman.
Read MoreKevin Gundaker on the crate late model class: “They’ve allowed too much of the high dollar equipment in that class.”
The crate late model came into the St. Louis and surrounding areas by storm. Then, just as soon as the arrived, they evaporated.
Kevin Gundaker is the owner of Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach,
Read MoreKenny Wallace: “I was embarrassed about it and I didn’t like it.”
Back in August, Kenny Wallace and Paul Bailey were battling for the win at Belle-Clair Speedway. Bailey was hanging onto Wallace’s right rear at the exit of turn two. Wallace ran him up the track a bit and Bailey ended up in the wall.
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 MoreThe Hell Tour Unleashed: 28 Races in 32 Days Highlight the 2018 DIRTcar Summer Nationals Schedule
33rd annual Hell Tour for DIRTcar Racing Late Models to feature nine races paying $10,000 to win
View the full 2018 DIRTcar Summer Nationals schedule below.
CONCORD, NC — Dec.
Read MoreWilly Myers rusty wrap featured on his UMP Pure Stock
I really enjoy out of the box thinking. Willy Myers certainly checked that box with this rustic race car wrap. Not just the wrap itself, the entire car.
What you’re looking at might be deceiving. Some pure stocks/street stocks get rolled from the barn and feature actual rust.
Read MoreChris Madden: “I have asked from day one to let me clear my name by taking a polygraph test and I told them I would do whatever I needed to do, as of this moment I yet have been given that opportunity.”
Late on September 28th, the World Racing Group handed out a penalty to Chris Madden.
Read MoreWRG suspension confusion
Nothing like starting your 30 day suspension on day 19. That’s what just happened to Chris Madden. He failed the tire test following the 2017 World 100 at Eldora Speedway.
Related: Madden fails tire test at Eldora Speedway
It’s hard to make sense out of it.
Read More2017 World 100 tire test failed
Chris Madden has been suspended after failing a tire test following the 2017 World 100 at Eldora Speedway. Madden finished 6th in the event on September 9th.
Chris Madden is currently sits 2nd place in World of Outlaws Late Model Dirt Series standings.
Read MoreSteve Francis: “There’s too much gray area right now.”
Steve Francis is very frustrated with the current direction of the sport. He voiced some of his concerns in an interview below.
Tires
“The no groovin’, no sippin’ to me… Yeah it’s easier. It’s way easier, if you want to buy new tires every night.
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 MoreBelle-Clair Speedway results from August 4, 2017 featuring the UMP Dirt Late Model TTG 100 Lapper
Tonight, it’s the Belle-Clair Speedway Budweiser TTG 100 lapper. It’s a big show for the local and regional UMP Late Model drivers.
100 bullring dirt late model laps around Belle-Clair Speedway. The tiny 1/5 mile high banked track is located in Belleville,
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