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Seavey compares the Gateway Dirt Nationals to the Chili Bowl Nationals
There were a few unknowns heading into the 2018 Gateway Dirt Nationals. One of those was the new addition of the dirt midgets.
They far exceeded my own expectations. But, what do the drivers think about it?
Read MoreNASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones was in St. Louis to watch the indoor dirt race as a race fan
Last week, the Gateway Dirt Nationals rolled into downtown, St. Louis, Missouri. The indoor race brought the crowds along with it as it set record pre-sale ticket numbers.
On the floor inside The Dome at America’s Center a 1/5-mile dirt track was constructed.
Read MoreBrad Loyet hasn’t driven since his injury but for the Gateway Dirt Nationals he would ‘Make it work’
St. Louis, Missouri racer Brad Loyet has spent his whole life chasing race tracks. In February 2018, Loyet was seating the bead on a race tire. To do that, tires are inflated until the tire is flush against the edge of the rim.
Read MoreGateway Dirt Nationals lineups for Friday night at The Dome in downtown St. Louis, Missouri
Tonight, day-two of the Gateway Dirt Nationals gets underway. It’s the third annual running of the indoor dirt track racing event.
View 2018 Friday lineups for the Gateway Dirt Nationals below.
Twelve heat races are set for the super late model division based on Thursday qualifying.
Read MoreShaun Horstmann is running this Mike Harrison tribute car in the 2018 Gateway Dirt Nationals; See and hear Harrison’s reaction to the surprise dirt modified wrap
Mike Harrison has been racing since 1995. Since then, he’s collected well over 500 victories. In 2018, he claimed the UMP Nationals Championship for the seventh time.
Read MoreGateway Dirt schedule for the indoor race in downtown St. Louis, Missouri
It’s wintertime but we’re going racing anyway. This weekend, The Dome at America’s Center will host the Gateway Dirt Nationals. Action packed indoor dirt oval racing.
View the full 2018 Gateway Dirt Nationals schedule below.
Three classes are on the ticket this year.
Read MoreCody Sommer: “I haven’t been in a race car in eight years and most people don’t even know I’ve ever been in a race car.”
You can watch the video of the Cody Sommer test session at the Gateway Dirt Nationals below
On Tuesday ahead of the 2016 Gateway Dirt Nationals,
Read MoreBest Performance Motorsports will debut their new dirt midget racing operation this week
Partnership to begin at Gateway Dirt Nationals, November 29 – December 1
INDIANAPOLIS (November 26, 2018) — It was announced today that reigning Lucas Oil WAR Wildcard Series Champion Landon Simon will drive for Best Performance Motorsports in 2019.
Read MoreThe staff of the Gateway Dirt Nationals are attempting to talk management of The Dome into allowing more banking for 2018
The first year of the Gateway Dirt Nationals saw a track that was hooked up and full of moisture. Holes in the surface sent cars flying through the air down the front straight while still on the throttle.
Read MoreNASCAR TV Schedule: Sonoma Raceway / Gateway Motorsports Park
Sonoma Raceway will host the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series this weekend. Practice begins today on the 1.99-mile road course in Sonoma, California.
The 1.25-mile oval of Gateway Motorsports Park is also in action this weekend. The track across the river from St.
Read MoreBabb put on a show at the Gateway Dirt Nationals
Shannon Babb made some fans at the Gateway Dirt Nationals. Most everyone else moved to the bottom lane in the Saturday night feature.
Meanwhile, Shannon Babb was the lone ranger running the top side of the race track.
Read MoreThe Gateway Dirt Nationals brings $3.1 million to the city of St. Louis
The Gateway Dirt Nationals might be the biggest dirt race in the world from a dollar figure. If it’s not the most attended, it’s close and it will be in the coming years.
Eldora Speedway has a seating capacity of 18,000.
Read MoreTanner English comments on the Gateway Dirt Nationals layout and national dirt late model touring series competition
The Gateway Dirt Nationals was very different compared to last year. Regarding layout and track prep, it was night and day different. Last year, the track had a lot of grip and it was also narrow.
Read MoreOn that caution, it was a game of inches
There’s a lot of people who feel Tanner English was wronged at the Gateway Dirt Nationals last night. Below is an explanation of the events and a look at the rulebook.
Bobby Pierce, Tanner English and Tyler Carpenter were all running nose to tail for the lead on the bottom of the race track.
Read More2017 Gateway Dirt Nationals results featuring the Open Wheel Modifieds on Saturday, December 16, 2017
Tonight, was the final night of racing for the Gateway Dirt Nationals.
View the full 2017 Gateway Dirt Nationals modified results below.
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Read More2017 Gateway Dirt Nationals results featuring the Super Late Models on Saturday, December 16, 2017
Tonight, the Gateway Dirt Nationals comes to a close. After two nights of racing action, the 40 lap dirt late model event will conclude the racing weekend in St. Louis.
View the full Late Model Gateway Dirt Nationals results below.
Read MoreGateway Dirt Nationals Lineups: Super Late Models + Dirt Modifieds
Tonight is the final night of the 2017 Gateway Dirt Nationals.
The dirt late model feature is a 40 lap race around the 1/5 mile bullring. The super late model winner will hit the road with a $30,000 check.
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