WORKED FOR IT: McKinney Beats Hoffman in Epic Duel at Shadyhill
Since joining Team Longhorn Chassis for the start of the 2021 season, Mike McKinney has put every ounce of time and effort he’s spent on the racetrack into…
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DOWN AND DIRTY: Pierce Uses Low Side of Montpelier to Win Sixth of Season
Not even Mother Nature could hold back the determination of Bobby Pierce Wednesday night. After a rain shower delayed the program, the DIRTcar Summer Nationals’ debut at Montpelier…
12-PACK: Hoffman Bags 12th Victory of Season with Win at Montpelier
When a tough field of local powerhouses came knocking, Nick Hoffman answered the door with authority. The four-time and defending DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals champion encountered…
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Pierce, Hoffman Close-in on Titles, Two New Tracks in Tri-State Week
Two-thirds of the 37th annual DIRTcar Summer Nationals campaign is complete. Four weeks are in the can with two remaining, and the points leaders are increasing their gaps…
BIGGER AND BETTER: Freeman Gaining Experience, Knowledge While Turning Heads on First Hell Tour
At 20 years old, Payton Freeman has only scraped the surface of his bright future in Dirt Late Model racing. This summer, he’s taken on the biggest challenge…
DRIVE FOR FIVE: Pierce Conquers Freeman’s Challenge to Win at Tri-State
In the ultimate showing of rookie vs. veteran, a packed Tri-State Speedway was treated to a memorable show in the DIRTcar Summer Nationals’ return for the first time…
GOAL ACHIEVED: Lamont Earns Biggest Career Modified Win at Tri-State
It’s been a long time coming for one UMP Modified team from Crossville, IL. Mark Lamont beat some of the best regional racers in the Midwest Sunday night,…
DO IT AGAIN: English Bags Second Summer Nationals Win of Season at Highland
For the second time in three weeks, Tanner English is a DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature winner. It’s a great achievement for the Riggs Motorsports driver originally from Benton,…
NO SPRING, NO PROBLEM: Hoffman Wins Highland with Broken Suspension
Break one of his shocks, throw away a spring, even put a national champion right on his tail for the entire race. But it seems not even that…
POSTPONED: Rain Reschedules Summer Nationals at Farmer City to July 15
Due to heavy rainfall from thunderstorms in the area throughout Friday morning, DIRTcar and Farmer City Raceway officials have been forced to postpone the DIRTcar Summer Nationals and…
POSTPONED: Herald & Review 100 at Macon Rained Out, Rescheduled for Sept. 1
Heavy rainfall throughout Thursday morning and into the afternoon has forced DIRTcar and Macon Speedway officials to postpone the 42nd Herald & Review 100 to Thursday, Sept. 1.…
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Herald & Review 100 at Macon, Return to Tri-State in Illinois-Indiana Week
Halfway down, halfway to go. The 37th DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour has reached the midway point of the season with three weeks in the books and three…
HOW THE DICE ROLLS: Feger Takes Lead from Pierce-Unzicker Collision, Wins at Lincoln
Jason Feger’s third week on the 2022 DIRTcar Summer Nationals trail had seen its struggles. First, a cut tire while leading his Heat at Fayette County forced him…
ZERO-TO-HERO: Hoffman Rallies from 20th in 17 Laps to Win at Lincoln
Twenty-five laps around a quarter-mile oval. Nineteen cars ahead of him. This was Nick Hoffman’s greatest mountain to climb so far this season, and yet, he still conquered…
LAPPED TRAFFIC SHUFFLE: Shirley Passes Leader Freeman Late to Win at Clarksville
Leading since the green dropped with a fast car on the top and a full-second lead. Payton Freeman was seven laps away from his first career DIRTcar Summer…
TUCKASSEE TUSSLE: Lee Gets Redemption, Outduels Young at Clarksville
Lucas Lee knew he let one get away from him Friday night in Paducah. But Saturday night at Clarksville Speedway, he was not going to let rival Trent…
CANCELED: Extreme Heat Cancels Summer Nationals at Fayette County
With the safety of fans, drivers and officials in mind, DIRTcar and Fayette County Speedway officials have canceled Wednesday’s event due to forecasted extreme temperatures. The event for…
EXPERIENCE MATTERS: Pierce Uses Prior Visits to Win Hell Tour’s Return to Paducah
While the top side of the banking held him up through much of the race, Bobby Pierce may have leaned most on his past experiences at Paducah International…
FIRST TIMER: Young Wins at Paducah for First Career Summit Modified Victory
As one of the top DIRTcar UMP Modified drivers in his region, Trent Young had never been to DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Victory Lane. Until now.…
HEAVYWEIGHT BOUT: Hoffman Tops Harrison at Fayette County for Ninth Win of Season
They met once already this season in DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals Feature action, and Thursday night’s clash of Nick Hoffman and Mike Harrison at Fayette County…
101 REASONS: Babb Wins Fayette County, Becomes All-Time Winningest Driver
Shannon Babb won his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals Feature in 1999 at the dawn of his legendary racing career. Fast forward 23 years later, he now stands alone…
Benton Speedway Canceled, Summer Nationals Resumes Thursday at Fayette County
With the safety of drivers in mind, Wednesday’s DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals events at Benton Speedway have been canceled due to unfavorable…
EIGHT IS GREAT: Hoffman Wins Eighth of Season at Red Hill Debut
Not only did Red Hill Raceway reopen its gates to the public for the first time in nearly 18 years Tuesday night, but it now has an honorable…
TERBO TIME: Erb Invades Summer Nationals, Wins Return to Racing at Red Hill
In Red Hill Raceway’s return to racing for the first time in nearly 18 years Tuesday night, Tyler Erb made the most of his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals…