Summer Nationals at Sycamore Speedway Rescheduled to July 18
June 18, 2024
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Tyler Erb clinches Week 1 championship
Author: Jordan DeLucia
Persistent Rain Postpones Summer Nationals at Sycamore to July 8
June 16, 2024
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Due to persistent rainfall Sunday evening and weather models showing more precipitation into the night, DIRTcar Racing and Sycamore Speedway officials have decided to postpone the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models event to Monday, July 8. The decision comes with drivers’ and fans’ safety in mind with the wet conditions
Race Time Weather Outlook Cancels Summer Nationals, Summit Modifieds at Kankakee
June 13, 2024
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With weather models showing severe thunderstorms around the Kankakee, IL area for Thursday evening, DIRTcar Racing and Kankakee County Speedway officials have decided to cancel the DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals events. The decision comes with the safety of traveling fans and teams in mind.
Mike McKinney Wins 14th Annual Summit Modified Season Opener at Peoria
June 13, 2024
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There’s a reason why Mike McKinney is currently the No. 1-ranked DIRTcar UMP Modified driver in the nation, and he showed exactly why Wednesday night at Peoria Speedway. McKinney, 31, of Plainfield, IL, kicked off competition in the 14th annual DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals with a win, taking
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 39th Summer Nationals Kicks Off With National Stars, New Faces in Illinois
June 11, 2024
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Tyler Erb, past champions Erb Jr. and Feger plus Hunt the Front regulars all scheduled to race
1 MONTH ALERT: 39th Summer Nationals, 14th Modified Nationals Kicks off June 12
May 15, 2024
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The summer’s hottest tour for daily Late Model and Modified racing across the Midwest is nearly ready for action. The 39th edition of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals and 14th DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals begins in one month with the first event at Peoria Speedway – Wednesday, June 12. Late
2024 SCHEDULE: Five-Week Lineup Features 29 Late Model Races, 25 Modified Events
December 8, 2023
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The DIRTcar Summer Nationals returns for its 39th installment with a five-week lineup of events in 2024. Late Models will contest a total of 29 races over a 33-day period, starting with the season opener at Peoria Speedway on June 12, traveling through nine different states before ending with the
Nate Young Nets First Career Summit Modified Feature Win at Wayne County
July 17, 2023
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Nate Young had been waiting for years for his chance to compete for a win with a touring DIRTcar UMP Modified series. On Sunday night at Wayne County Speedway, he didn’t just compete, he won. With a big run on the bottom out of Turn 2 on Lap 8 of
Kyle Moore Wins First Feature, Ashton Winger First Championship at Wayne County
July 17, 2023
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Though it was the last race on the schedule, the 38th annual DIRTcar Summer Nationals season finale at Wayne County Speedway was a night full of firsts. A first-time champion was crowned in 23-year-old Ashton Winger, the resilient racer from Senoia, GA, who met his summer’s ultimate goal and clinched
Dalton Lane Wins First Career Summit Modified Feature at Oakshade
July 16, 2023
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There’s nothing like the first time in Victory Lane, and Dalton Lane won’t soon forget his first trip Saturday night at Oakshade Raceway. The 20-year-old from Botkins, OH, started on the outside pole and led all 20 laps around the 3/8-mile oval, staying smooth and focused on the top side
Ashton Winger Captures Second Birthday Race Title at Oakshade
July 16, 2023
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Two visits to Oakshade Raceway for Ashton Winger, two Feature wins. The 23-year-old from Senoia, GA, led the final 36 laps of the 25th annual Birthday Race Saturday night, bagging the $10,000 check, his sixth DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature win of the season and 12th of his career – tying
Rain Cancels Summer Nationals, Summit Modifieds at Hartford
July 14, 2023
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With rain in the forecast throughout the day, thunderstorms projected to occur later in the evening and lack of a more optimal reschedule date, DIRTcar Racing and Hartford Speedway officials have canceled Friday’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models and Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals events with the safety of fans