SEND IT: Thirlby Passes Spangler with Slider in Turn 4 to Win at Merritt
A run, a dive, a bump, a pass, and a victory. That was Brandon Thirlby’s 40th lap around Merritt Speedway Saturday night – one that made him $10,000 richer…
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BAUER FORWARD: Bauer Dominates at Merritt to Win Second Career Summit Modified Feature
It took him several seasons to win his first, but only one week to win his second. Chad Bauer is once again a DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified…
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Michigan Rivals Take on Summer Nationals in Four-Race Tour Finale
One final week remains on the trail of the 37th annual DIRTcar Summer Nationals. A four-race stretch in the state of Michigan is on-tap, pitting the Summer Nationals…
FOR THE LOVE OF RACING: Joe Godsey, team enjoying Hell Tour nuances
Joe Godsey has been racing for more than 20 years, but the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Late Model Hell Tour is like nothing he’d experienced before. He went from…
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];…
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Champions Week in Michigan Caps 36th Season
Four races in four days puts Hell Tour regulars against DIRTcar stars of the north The final week of the 2021 DIRTcar Summer Nationals and Summit Racing Equipment…
Shirley Clinches Fourth Championship While Feger Takes Checkers at Merritt
LAKE CITY, MI – What started just 45 days ago in Illinois is now all said and done. With seven Feature victories to his credit, Brian Shirley is…
Krup Denies Hoffman at Merritt for Fourth Victory of 2020
LAKE CITY, MI – Five DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals races contested in Racing Electronics Champions Week #5, five wins for the Elite Chassis combo of Nick…
8/22/20 – Merritt Speedway
Feature (25 Laps) 1. K19-Will Krup [2][]; 2. 7-Nick Hoffman [4][]; 3. 99-Hunt Gossum [6][]; 4. 1E-Jeffery Erickson [7][]; 5. 5CS-Curt Spalding [1][]; 6. 4B-Brian Brindley [3][]; 7.…