WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 37th Hell Tour Kicks off in Illinois, Iowa
It’s time to feel the heat on the trail of the Hell Tour. The 37th DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals is here. Illinois-Iowa…
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RACE ADDED: Charleston Speedway Hosts Late Models, Modifieds July 5
For the first time since 2017, DIRTcar Late Models are going racing at Charleston Speedway. The DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models will grace the banks of the three-eighths-mile…
Georgia Rookie Payton Freeman Plans Full-Time Run on 2022 Tour
Eight days remain before the start of the 37th DIRTcar Summer Nationals, and the first rookie contender has emerged to lay claim to the 2022 championship. Payton Freeman,…
LEGACY COMPLETE: DIRTcar UMP Modified Legend Jeff Leka Taking a Victory Lap on Career
Former national champion making his final laps this season Jeff Leka’s never been one to brag. He won’t tell you about his 40-plus years of racing around the…
Inaugural St. Louis Firecracker Faceoff June 24-25 Showcases Late Models, Non-Wing Sprints, UMP Modifieds
St. Louis is one of the biggest sports cities in the country, with some of the most ardent fans anywhere. The Blues are once again skating toward another…
BANK ON IT: Points Fund Increase, Tow Money Program in Play for 37th Hell Tour
Potential $39,000 champion’s check on the line for thirty-two race season Two seasons in competition with a non-traditional Hell Tour format has brought the DIRTcar Summer Nationals…
Racing Electronics extends DIRTcar, World of Outlaws, Super DIRT Week partnership
Racing Electronics’ top-of-line two-way radios and headsets will continue to be the source of communication on race day for all World Racing Group series with a new multi-year…
NEW RACE PLACES: Hell Tour Lands More Dates in Illinois, Missouri, Indiana
Montpelier hosts for first time, Benton returns, Red Hill to reopen Less than 100 days until its 37th consecutive season begins, the DIRTcar Summer Nationals schedule is getting…
GLORY DAYS: 2022 Summer Tours Feature Six Consecutive Weeks of Racing
Traditional non-stop schedules return for 37th DIRTcar Summer Nationals, 12th DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals seasons The Midwest’s most beloved Dirt Late Model and Modified racing tours…
A LONG, SMOOTH SUMMER: Pierce Feels Improved, Back on Top After Fourth Hell Tour Crown
New crew help, quest for new records propelled Illinois icon to dominant season At just 24 years of age, Bobby Pierce has now reigned supreme over the Midwest’s…
SUMMIT OF THE MOUNTAIN: Hoffman Reflects on Record-Breaking Season, Fourth Championship
Father Darrell’s support and inspiration from former Modified star Jimmy Owens helped drive the dominant campaign Twenty starts, 19 wins. Four-hundred fifty-four of 495 laps led. $32,000 in…
MIGHTY MICHIGAN: Poel Earns Eleventh Career Victory in Season Finale at Merritt
Erickson runner-up in three-straight nights, Hoffman clinches championship The outside groove was faster, and Jacob Poel knew it. With one quick decision and the throttle down just a…
THAT’S A WRAP: Winger Wins Sixth of Season, Pierce Crowned 2021 Champion at Merritt
Winger wins weekly points title, passes English for second in overall standings The start of the 36th annual DIRTcar Summer Nationals ushered in a new theme to the…
8/21/21 – Merritt Speedway
Feature (30 Laps) 1. 82-Jacob Poel[3]; 2. 1E-Jeffery Erickson[1]; 3. 19B-Chad Bauer[5]; 4. 92-Caleb Kill[12]; 5. 47-Collin Thirlby[11]; 6. 242- Brandon Bollinger[2]; 7. 77-Joe Rokos[7]; 8. 36-Kenny Wallace[6];…
8/21/21 – Merritt Speedway
Feature (40 Laps) 1. 12-Ashton Winger[1]; 2. 9-Devin Moran[3]; 3. 4-Travis Stemler[2]; 4. 42-Chad Finley[4]; 5. 81E-Tanner English[5]; 6. 83- Scott James[6]; 7. 27-Eric Spangler[9]; 8. 14G-Joe Godsey[8];…
DID IT AGAIN: Gossum Beats Michigan Regulars at TCMS for Back-to-Back Wins
Coming into the final week of the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals in Michigan, young Hunt Gossum said did not expect to win any of the four…
GREAT LAKES THRILLER: Winger Beats Moran to the Line at TCMS for Fifth Career Victory
English and Winger’s points battle comes to a boil with only one race remaining When the pressure’s high and the money’s on the line, Ashton Winger only seems…
8/20/21 – Tri-City Motor Speedway
Feature (30 Laps) 1. 99-Hunt Gossum[2]; 2. 1E-Jeffery Erickson[1]; 3. 5CS-Curt Spalding[3]; 4. 36-Kenny Wallace[6]; 5. 47-Collin Thirlby[5]; 6. 19B-Chad Bauer[8]; 7. 242-Brandon Bollinger[4]; 8. 15-Dave Baker[16]; 9.…
8/20/21 – Tri-City Motor Speedway
Feature (40 Laps) 1. 12-Ashton Winger[4]; 2. 9-Devin Moran[3]; 3. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[2]; 4. 81E-Tanner English[1]; 5. 6M-Dona Marcoullier[12]; 6. 42-Chad Finley[9]; 7. 74-Mitch McGrath[16]; 8. 4-Travis Stemler[8];…
GOSSUM SAUCE: Teenage UMP Modified Sensation Wins Third of Career at I-96
The young gasser from Mayfield, KY, has done it again. Sixteen-year-old Hunt Gossum parked it in I-96 Speedway Victory Lane Thursday night after a dominating performance in the…
MAILMAN DELIVERS: Moran Dominates I-96 for Third Career Victory
English rebounds from Wednesday to finish second, Pierce DNF after late engine issues Seven starts, two wins. Devin Moran has made his 2021 DIRTcar Summer Nationals campaign a…
8/19/21 – I-96 Speedway
Feature (25 Laps) 1. 99-Hunt Gossum[5]; 2. 1E-Jeffery Erickson[1]; 3. K19-Will Krup[4]; 4. 242-Brandon Bollinger[9]; 5. 36-Kenny Wallace[7]; 6. 65-Todd Sherman[11]; 7. 5CS-Curt Spalding[6]; 8. 80-Rich Dawson[8]; 9.…
8/19/21 – I-96 Speedway
Feature (40 Laps) 1. 9-Devin Moran[2]; 2. 81E-Tanner English[10]; 3. 12-Ashton Winger[7]; 4. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[6]; 5. 6M-Dona Marcoullier[12]; 6. 74-Mitch McGrath[9]; 7. 42-Chad Finley[11]; 8. 4-Travis Stemler[1];…
OVER THE HILL: Pierce Nets 40th Career Hell Tour Victory at Butler
Winger bags another podium, English takes DNF and points standings hit Since his days as a rookie teenager, Bobby Pierce has been winning races and winning over fans…