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McKinney Takes Summit Modified Points Lead With Win at Wayne County

Mike McKinney had been chasing Trevor Neville in the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals standings for most of the summer until he finally moved ahead of him Sunday night at Wayne County Speedway. McKinney of Plainfield, IL, led all 25 laps of the Feature while having to persevere through

Tyler Erb Clinches Hell Tour Championship With Wayne County Win

When Tyler Erb set out to do the first week of the 39th annual DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models tour, he had no intentions of competing for the overall championship. Even when he was atop the points standings after Week 3, he still had no plans to take the crown.

Winger Wins Second-Straight Birthday Race at Oakshade

The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models race at Oakshade Raceway has become a special date for Ashton Winger with three Birthday Race wins in his three appearances at the event. Winger, 24, of Hampton, GA, led all 40 laps at Oakshade Raceway Saturday night for his second-straight DIRTcar Summer Nationals

McKinney Wins First Start at Crystal With DIRTcar Summit Modifieds 

Mike McKinney dominated in his first-ever trip to Crystal Motor Speedway with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Friday night.  McKinney of Plainfield, IL, led all 25 laps of the Feature for his second-straight Summit Racing Equipment Modified National win and sixth of 2024.  McKinney rode the high side

Trent Young Leads Every Lap at Paducah for Third Career Summit Modified Win

Eight minutes and one second was all Trent Young needed to win the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Feature Friday Night at Paducah International Raceway. Young, 39, of Crofton, KY, led all 25 laps and finished over five seconds ahead of runner-up Cole Falloway for his third career Hell

Race Time Storms Cancel Summer Nationals, Summit Modifieds at Benton Speedway

Due to weather models showing heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout the evening and into Wednesday night, DIRTcar Racing and Benton Speedway officials have canceled the DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals programs, which will not be made up. Week 4 of the 39th Hell Tour continues

McKinney Outduels Neville at Old No.1 for Fourth Summit Modified Win of 2024

The Hell Tour’s first visit to Arkansas served up one of the most exciting DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals races of the season Tuesday night at Old No.1 Speedway. With two laps-to-go, Mike McKinney took the lead from race-long leader Trevor Neville in lapped traffic and led the last

Tanner English Claims First Summer Nationals Win of 2024 at Old No.1

Tanner English was banging on the door for his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals win of the season and finally kicked it down Tuesday night at Old No.1 Speedway. Coming into the event, English had recorded seven-straight top-five finishes on the Hell Tour in 2024. In the tour’s first-ever visit to

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: New Faces, New Race Places in Week 4 of 39th Hell Tour

The 39th DIRTcar Summer Nationals has officially crossed the halfway point and now prepares for a Southern swing of six races in five different states. Week 4 kicks off Tuesday with the Late Models’ and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals’ first-ever visits to the state of Arkansas at Old

Krup Dominates at Red Hill For First Summit Modified Win Since 2021 

Will Krup returned to Victory Lane with the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals for the first time since 2021 at Illinois’ Red Hill Raceway Sunday night.  He did so in dominating fashion, leading all 25 laps and finishing over two seconds ahead of current Series points leader Trevor Neville. 

McKinney Claims Third Summit Modified Nationals Race of 2024 at Highland 

After winning the first DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals race of the season, Mike McKinney struggled to find his rhythm on the Hell Tour. However, he found it this week.  He scored his second win of the week Saturday night at Highland Speedway, only a couple days after winning

Feger Passes Bloomquist on Hell Tour Win List With Victory at Highland 

Jason Feger’s third DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Model Feature win at Highland Speedway came with a bonus milestone Saturday night.  The victory was his 29th career win overall, passing Scott Bloomquist for sixth on the Hell Tour’s all-time wins list.  “Growing up, I never dreamed of winning one Summer Nationals

Michael Long wins at Farmer City Raceway
Long Scores 10th Hell Tour Win, Third of 2024 at Farmer City

Michael Long hit a milestone with the Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Friday night at Farmer City Raceway, picking up his 10th Hell Tour win – and third of the season.  Long, of Fowler, IL, led all 25 laps of the main event, holding off the most recent Modified Nationals winner Mike

Mike McKinney Wins Summit Modifieds at Macon for Second-Straight Year

For the second year in-a-row, Mike McKinney led all 25 laps of the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Feature at Macon Speedway. McKinney, 31, of Plainfield, IL, set himself up by earning Quick Time honors in Qualifying, winning his Heat Race and redrawing the pole for the Feature. He

Jason Feger Wins Wild Herald & Review 100 at Macon Speedway

Jason Feger summed up Thursday’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals main event the best. “It’s Macon,” he said. “Nothing surprises me here. I’ve seen so many crazy races here over the years and to me that’s what makes this special.” Feger, the 46-year-old former champion of the Hell Tour from Bloomington, IL,

Thunderstorms Cancel Summer Nationals, Summit Modifieds at Tri-City

Due to rainfall received Tuesday night and weather models indicating Thunderstorms throughout the day Wednesday, DIRTcar Racing and Tri-City Speedway officials have canceled Wednesday’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals events, which will not be rescheduled. Week 3 competition resumes Thursday, June 27, at Macon Speedway

Cole Falloway Wins Second-Straight Summit Modified Feature at Lincoln

Before the week began, Cole Falloway was still chasing his first career DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Feature win. Fast forward to the checkered flag on Sunday at Lincoln Speedway, and he’s now got two. While it took him multiple seasons to punch through for his first win Saturday

Jason Feger Wins at Lincoln, Claims Summer Nationals Week 2 Points Title

Jason Feger had come close to victory multiple times during Week 2 of the Hell Tour until he finally broke through for his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature win of the season Sunday at Lincoln Speedway. Feger, 46, of Bloomington, IL, came into Sunday’s event with five-consecutive top-5 finishes that

Cole Falloway Gets First Career Summit Modified Win at I-55

After several seasons trying and coming so close, Cole Falloway finally broke through for his first career DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Feature win Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. The 21-year-old from Owensboro, KY, had been knocking on the door with three top-5 finishes in

Tyler Erb Wins at I-55 for Sixth Summer Nationals Triumph of 2024

Same story, different racetrack for Tyler Erb. The 27-year-old from New Waverly, TX, padded his stats with his sixth Feature win of the 39th annual DIRTcar Summer Nationals Saturday night at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55. The 10th Hell Tour victory of his career came after taking the lead