Jason Feger Passes Ryan Unzicker Late to Win at Farmer City
When Jason Feger and Ryan Unzicker square-off in a battle for supremacy on the tight bullrings of Illinois, the excitement level is sure to reach fever pitch. Fans…
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Rain Cancels Summer Nationals at Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway
Heavy rainfall over Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway prior to Hot Laps Thursday has left the track surface and facility in unsuitable conditions for a safe and efficient race program,…
Thunderstorms Cancel DIRTcar Summer Nationals at Davenport Speedway
Due to severe thunderstorms present in the area throughout the morning and future weather models showing more precipitation through this afternoon, DIRTcar Racing and track officials have made…
Chris Simpson Dominates Hell Tour’s Return to West Liberty
Winning is always big, but winning in your home state means even more. That’s exactly what Chris Simpson accomplished Tuesday night at West Liberty Raceway, leading all 30…
Jason Feger Dominates Wilmot for 37th Career Summer Nationals Win
Twice has Jason Feger come to race at Wilmot Raceway and finished one spot short. But on Monday night, he was not going to be denied a third…
Brian Shirley Dominates at Sycamore for 44th Career Summer Nationals Win
The road hasn’t been easy for Brian Shirley this week, but he was finally able to punch through to DIRTcar Summer Nationals Victory Lane Sunday night at Sycamore…
McKenzie Outduels Harrison at Fairbury for Biggest Career Summit Modified Victory
A big win on a big stage in Illinois has been a long time coming for Zeke McKenzie. Saturday night at Fairbury Speedway, he finally got it. The…
Babb Outduels English at Fairbury for Second Win in Three Races
History continues to follow Shannon Babb. Fairbury Speedway was the scene of the latest chapter in his history-making campaign Saturday night with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals. Babb fended…
Mike Harrison Wins 63rd Career Summit Modified Nationals Event in Coles County Debut
Mike Harrison has shifted more of his focus to Late Models over the past few years. But Friday night at Coles County Speedway, the six-time DIRTcar Summit Racing…
Jason Feger Wins 36th Career Summer Nationals Race in Series Debut at Coles County
Winning never gets old, but winning the DIRTcar Summer Nationals’ debut at an Illinois bullring makes it so much sweeter. Third time was the charm for Jason Feger…
Rain Postpones Summer Nationals at Kankakee County, Peoria
Peoria replaces Poplar Bluff on June 22, Kankakee takes July 6 spot
Jacob Steinkoenig Wins First Career Summit Modified Feature at Brownstown
A dream came true for an Illinois native Tuesday night at Brownstown Bullring. Jacob Steinkoenig became the 89th different driver to win a DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified…
Shannon Babb Gets Summer Nationals Career Win No. 103 in Season Opener at Brownstown
Some people are happy with their legacy. Others strive to add to it. That’s exactly what Shannon Babb did Tuesday night in the DIRTcar Summer Nationals’ 40th anniversary…
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Hell Tour Set to Celebrate 40 Years with Big Names, New Tracks
Summertime is a season of relaxation and calm for some. But for an elite group, it’s hell. And it’s time for them to jump back into the fire.…
Feger Reflects on Importance of Summer Nationals With 40th Anniversary Season Ahead
Few dirt Late Model drivers of the modern era know the DIRTcar Summer Nationals like Jason Feger, both on and off the track. As The Hell Tour celebrates…
Coles County Speedway Replaces Tri-City Speedway on Summer Nationals Slate June 12
For the first time in track history, Coles County Speedway will host the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Models and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals in a one-night-only…
FROM THE PIT BOX: Championship-Winning Crew Chiefs Maintain Hell Tour’s Prestige Despite Grueling Schedule
Heather Lyne, Bob Pierce, Jason Palubicki speak on the grind of Hell Tour turning wrenches
HELL’S NINE: Digging Into Summer Nationals’ Longest Running Tracks
Throughout the four decades of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, each schedule contains a rotation of new tracks to challenge drivers while leaving a share of traditional areas that have become mainstays. In…
SUMMER MADNESS: Hell Tour’s 40th Anniversary Season Begins June 9
The 40th anniversary season for the DIRTcar Summer Nationals kicks off in under one month’s time, saluting four decades of history, tradition, and the most intense dirt track…
Pete Willoughby: From Dirt Late Models to Keith Kunz’s Inseparable Partner
Pete Willoughby is known among most people as the right-hand man to Keith Kunz in forming the most successful dirt Midget program of the modern era. Before that, he was…
Hell’s Historian: Todd Turner Recounts Building Career With Summer Nationals Coverage
While drivers spent grueling days and nights up and down the road with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, Todd Turner pioneered instant news coverage in dirt racing through pure passion. The…
Sam Driggers Reflects on Summer Nationals Memories, Guidance of Mentors, Upcoming Hall of Fame Induction
To reach the top, you’ll have some hell to face. Sam Driggers, who has been DIRTcar director for 22 years, is no different. As a veteran of the industry, he is an instrumental figure in…
BY THE NUMBERS: Breaking Down Four Decades of Dominant Summer Nationals Seasons
Over the 40 years of lore packed in the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, few drivers have been able to dominate the grind that mixes national and regional talent over a month-long…
Ryan Unzicker Balances Work Life with Late Models, Laying Foundation for Son’s Racing Future
Ryan Unzicker enjoys racing as a family sport, not as a full-time living. While he works 10 hours a day, five days a week, as the owner of…