Ray Cook: “Probably the simplest tech I’ve done in a couple years.”
The drool rule was introduced to the dirt late model world back in March. We’ve heard from several drivers who’ve run one of those races with the Southern Nationals Series. How about from the officials side?
The droop rule is a chain that’s installed on the left rear of the car.
Read MoreShanon Buckingham: “I don’t have a problem with the droop rule. I don’t have a problem with any of those rules. The problem I got is the rules being different.”
Shanon Buckingham finished runner-up in the 2017 Southern Nationals Series standings. He one of the many drivers that bounces between multiple regional and national dirt late model series divisions.
Read MoreWith direction from Scott Bloomquist, Ricky Weiss came prepared for the first droop rule race
The droop rule was featured in it’s first race on March 16th at the Tri-County Race Track. The new rule for the Southern Nationals Series hooks a chain from the rear end to the chassis on the left rear.
Read MoreThe first race featuring the droop rule has been completed
Last night, the Tri-County Race Track hosted the debut race for the Southern Nationals Bonus Series. In addition, this was also the first race featuring the much talked about ‘droop rule’ which went in effect over the winter.
The rule places a chain on the left rear suspension.
Read MoreRay Cook comments on costs of new rules, testing and droop rule alternatives he tested
In December, Ray Cook announced the droop rule. A chain will hook from the rear end to the chassis on the left rear. That chain will limit the amount of lift on the left rear specifically.
Read MoreSouthern Nationals Bonus Series will now debut the droop rule on March 10th at Dixie Speedway
BRASSTOWN, NC (February 7, 2018)-Officials with the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Bonus Series presented by Sunoco Race Fuels and Tennessee RV have announced that the season-opening event will now take place at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock,
Read MoreRay Cook: “I’ve spoken to every series that would listen to me.”
Back in December, the droop rule was introduced to Dirt Late Model Racing. Ray Cook announced the rule will go into effect via the Southern Nationals Series.
The droop rule is designed to help aid these cars,
Read MoreRay Cook: “It’s got a whole list of positives that goes along with it, after the safety aspect.”
A few weeks ago, Ray Cook introduced the droop rule to dirt late model racing. It’s a way of limiting the lift on the rear suspension.
With a simple piece of chain,
Read MoreRay Cook will tech deck lid height rule in a new way, limiting left rear extension
The deck lid height rule has been exploited in dirt late model racing. The new droop rule has been announced as the cure.
Watch the video below which explains how the new rule will be enforced.
Read MoreDonald McIntosh join list of drivers that will tour with the LOLMDS in 2018
Donald McIntosh is a 24-year-old dirt late model driver from Dawsonville, Georgia.
In 2014, McIntosh came into a new opportunity. It was announced at the PRI show that he would become the primary driver for Larry Garner and Blount Motorsports.
Read MoreThere’s some problems with dirt late model tire tests
I wouldn’t put all the blame on the series’. More, just the cards they are dealt. It’s a mess of a situation to control.
There’s a lot of variables, things that are out of the drivers’ control. Like what if the chemicals on the track cause the bad tire test?
Read MoreZack Dohm threatens legal action as he seeks to clear his name after failed tire tests
Zack Dohm won the 27th Annual Fall Classic at Ponderosa Speedway on October 6th. The win payed $15,000, the biggest win of his career. Until it wasn’t.
The win was taken away following a failed tire test.
Read MoreJonathan Davenport Claims Second Tarheel 50 Victory at Tri-County Race Track
See the full 2015 Tarheel 50 results posted below. Jonathan Davenport claims the Southern Nationals win at Tri-County Race Track.
BRASSTOWN, NC (October 29, 2015) — Jonathan Davenport of Blairsville, Ga. claimed the $1,000 bounty on Casey Roberts at Tri-County Race Track when he took the $3,500 payday in the 12th annual running of the event sanctioned by the Southern Nationals Bonus Series by Collins Signs and sponsored by Rick’s Rental,
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