The Robeline, LA driver is back for his fifth season with the Series

CONCORD, NC – December 19, 2023 – After a year of fine-tuning his new Longhorn Chassis, Cade Dillard is eager to bring it back on the road with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models in 2024.

The Robeline, LA driver will kick off his fifth season with the Series at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Jan. 17-20), riding the momentum of three straight top-10 finishes at the end of 2023.

“We’re ambitious,” Dillard said. “We’re ready to go. This is probably the most excited I’ve ever been to get a season started after finishing last season out with some better runs.

“More than anything, I was just trying to figure out what I like. I felt like toward the end of the year, things were getting better.”

Dillard switched to Longhorn before a stop at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in May and won a preliminary Feature event on night one of the Dairyland Showdown. However, the change didn’t translate to success everywhere. He and his team spend most of the season learning what the new chassis likes and what adjustments they needed – ending the year 10th in points with two top fives and 17 top 10s. 

While he’s found comfort with the car, Dillard knows there’s still a challenge ahead when he gets to Volusia in January. He had a strong run during the track’s Late Model Palooza in 2021, leading 14 laps and finishing second. But since then, he hasn’t been able to crack the top five at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.”

“That’s always been my toughest part of the year,” Dillard said. “It seems like I get myself behind every year. It’s the kind of place I haven’t really had much success at. I know one night it looked like we had the win and ended up in the top three. But I’m excited to go there with this Longhorn and we seem to be good on bigger tracks. So, hopefully, we can unload and have some speed.”

When the tour gets rolling nationwide, two tracks he’ll have circled on his calendar are Boothill Raceway in Greenwood, LA, where he’s won twice in a Late Model, and Rocket Raceway Park in Petty, TX, where he’s won in a Modified.

Both venues are the closest he’s raced to home since joining the tour for the first time in 2019.

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“It’s cool to get to race around home more than anything,” Dillard said. “To see some local tracks on the schedule that I’ve ran at and had success at has me excited. And we’re ready to get going.”

Dillard’s ambition for success is one he shares with his team. Long-time crew chief Donnie Pederson and tire specialist Colbey Richman will continue to travel with Dillard when the season kicks off in January. The team has worked well together over the past year, and Dillard said he believes it’s one of the keys to success.

“In the past we haven’t had enough help, or it’s been me and Donnie (Pederson) most of the time,” Dillard said. “With Colbey (Richman) on tires and Scottie (Dubois) is here at the shop. He builds my Modifieds for me, but he helps on our Late Models with anything we need done. It’s a really good group of guys right now.”

Dillard kicks off his fifth World of Outlaws CASE Late Models season at Volusia Speedway Park during Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 17-20, where he hopes his fine-tuning pays off for his first win at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.” For tickets, CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, watch all our events live on DIRTVision – available either online or through the DIRTVision App.

Stampede of Speed, NHRA Fall Nationals and Jr Dragster Western Conference Finals Highlight Major Events
 
Funny Car Chaos Tickets on Sale Today

ENNIS, TX (December 19, 2023) — The Texas Motorplex 2024 schedule has been released and it is packed with regional and national events highlighted with the Stampede of Speed and the NHRA Right Trailers Jr. Dragster Western Conference Finals. These two signature national events will be surrounded by nationally recognized multi-day races including Funny Car Chaos, TX2K, Scoggin Dickey Parts Center NHRA Divisional and Street Outlaws No Prep Kings. Texas Motorplex, the only quarter mile multi-use racing facility in Texas and home of the Stampede of Speed and NHRA Texas Fall Nationals, will also host regional and manufacture specific events that will draw fans from across the country. The 4^th annual Stampede of Speed, the largest continuous motorsports event second only to the Indy 500, will anchor an exciting season of racing action in 2024.
 

Additionally, tickets for the fan favorite Funny Car Chaos went on sale today. The jam-packed event will once again feature dozens and dozens of nostalgia nitro Funny Cars from the years gone by. The national series kicks off the 2024 season at Texas Motorplex for the fourth year in a row. Tickets can be purchased here.

 
“We are coming off an amazingly successful 2023 season that saw the Stampede of Speed and Texas Fall Nationals set attendance records,” said Christie Meyer Johnson, Texas Motorplex co-owner. “The addition of the Jr. Dragster Western Conference Finals will be great for North Texas and we are looking forward to hosting hundreds of families from across the country at that event.”
 
“The Stampede of Speed will be back and bigger than ever and the whole Texas Motorplex team is looking forward to promoting and hosting the best drag racing events in the country again in 2024,” said Meyer Johnson. “The return of Funny Car Chaos and Street Outlaw No Prep Kings will bolster a strong schedule that has something for everyone in 2024. There will also be some more announcements after the first of the year.”

 2023 Texas Fall Nationals winners Matt Hagan, Gaige Herrera, Erica Enders, and Leah Pruett (photo credit Randy Curtis)

Additional new events include the GT-R Festival, the world’s largest dedicated festival for Nissan GT-Rs, uniting enthusiasts, owners and fans of all generations and models. This event will only be held at Texas Motorplex and at Australia’s Sydney Dragway. Also, in April the track will host Camp Cosmico on Monday, April 8. The region will experience a total eclipse as the moon will blot out the entire sun and global attention will be focused on this region.
 
 
Highlight events in 2024 will include:
 
Texas Motorplex Bracket Series (February 23-25 and July 26-28) Bracket racing returns to Texas Motorplex with two events, the season opening event in February and a July event highlighting the best local and regional racers competing for big money.
 
Funny Car Chaos Classic & Camp Cosmico (April 4-8) Featuring nitro burning cars from Funny Car Chaos and Nitro Chaos, this mega-event is a crowd pleaser. During this event on Monday, April 8, the region will experience a total eclipse as the moon will blot out the entire sun. For a few minutes, it will look and feel like twilight. 
 
Scoggin Dickey Parts Center NHRA Divisional (May 16-19) This event will feature the future NHRA stars in Top Alcohol Dragster and Top Alcohol Funny Car battling for critical championship points. Four full days of racing action will kick off the summer season.
 
Stampede of Speed and NHRA Fall Nationals (October 4-13) The biggest racing event second only to the Indy 500 in length, the Stampede of Speed features concerts, bull riding, lantern festival, beer expo and racing with more racing leading up to the cornerstone event of the Motorplex schedule, the NHRA Fall Nationals. Fans will be treated to every NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series pro categories, as well as the premiere Lucas Oil categories and the JEGS All-Stars.
 
Street Outlaws No Prep Kings (October 25-26) Broadcasted on Discovery, No Prep Kings is the newest series in the Street Outlaws franchise. Racers battle at tracks across the country, earning points depending on how well they perform to ultimately be crowned the true No Prep King.
 

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1/1	Mon	7	1/7	Sun	D	CARTERSVILLE	GA	SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
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1/6	Sat	2	1/7	Sun	B	TBD
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1/8	Mon	7	1/14	Sun	D	CARTERSVILLE	GA	SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
1/8	Mon	7	1/14	Sun	D	CARTERSVILLE	GA	SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
1/13	Sat	2	1/14	Sun	B	LEEDS, UK		FIRST DIRECT ARENA
1/13	Sat	2	1/14	Sun	B	LEEDS, UK		FIRST DIRECT ARENA
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1/13	Sat	2	1/14	Sun	B	AUSTIN	TX	MOODY CENTER
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1/15	Mon	7	1/21	Sun	D	CARTERSVILLE	GA	SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
1/15	Mon	7	1/21	Sun	D	CARTERSVILLE	GA	SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
1/20	Sat	2	1/21	Sun	B	GLASGOW, UK		OVO HYDRO
1/20	Sat	2	1/21	Sun	B	GLASGOW, UK		OVO HYDRO
1/20	Sat	2	1/21	Sun	B	UNIONDALE	NY	NASSAU COLISEUM
1/20	Sat	2	1/21	Sun	B	TBD
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1/22	Mon	7	1/28	Sun	D	CARTERSVILLE	GA	SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
1/22	Mon	7	1/28	Sun	D	CARTERSVILLE	GA	SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
1/27	Sat	2	1/28	Sun	B	LYON, FR		LDLC ARENA
1/27	Sat	2	1/28	Sun	B	LYON, FR		LDLC ARENA
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1/29	Mon	7	2/4	Sun	D	CARTERSVILLE	GA	SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
1/29	Mon	7	2/4	Sun	D	CARTERSVILLE	GA	SAVOY AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM
2/3	Sat	2	2/4	Sun	B	PARIS, FR		LA DEFENSE ARENA
2/3	Sat	2	2/4	Sun	B	PARIS, FR		LA DEFENSE ARENA
2/3	Sat	2	2/4	Sun	B	CHARLESTON	WV	CHARLESTON COLISEUM
2/3	Sat	2	2/4	Sun	B	PEORIA	IL	PEORIA CIVIC CENTER
2/10	Sat	2	2/11	Sun	B	BERLIN, DE		MERCEDES BENZ ARENA
2/10	Sat	2	2/11	Sun	B	BERLIN, DE		MERCEDES BENZ ARENA
2/10	Sat	2	2/11	Sun	B	TRENTON	NJ	CURE INSURANCE ARENA
2/10	Sat	2	2/11	Sun	B	TBD
2/5	Mon	3	2/7	Wed	D	HOUSTON	TX	TIREHUB
2/17	Sat	2	2/18	Sun	B	LONDON, UK		O2 ARENA
2/17	Sat	2	2/18	Sun	B	LONDON, UK		O2 ARENA
2/17	Sat	2	2/18	Sun	B	HIGHLAND HEIGHTS	KY	TRUIST ARENA
2/17	Sat	2	2/18	Sun	B	CAPE GIRARDEAU	MO	SHOW ME CENTER
2/24	Sat	2	2/25	Sun	B	MANCHESTER, UK		AO ARENA
2/24	Sat	2	2/25	Sun	B	MANCHESTER, UK		AO ARENA
2/24	Sat	2	2/25	Sun	B	TBD
2/24	Sat	2	2/25	Sun	B	EDINBURG	TX	BERT OGDEN ARENA
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2/23	Fri	2	2/24	Sat	D	GAINESVILLE	FL	NMRA
3/2	Sat	2	3/3	Sun	B	LISBON, PT		ALTICE ARENA
3/2	Sat	2	3/3	Sun	B	LISBON, PT		ALTICE ARENA
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3/2	Sat	2	3/3	Sun	B	LAREDO	TX	SAMES AUTO ARENA
3/2	Sat	1	3/2	Sat	D	GREENVILLE	IL
3/9	Sat	2	3/10	Sun	B	MALAGA, ESP		MARTIN CARPENA ARENA
3/9	Sat	2	3/10	Sun	B	MALAGA, ESP		MARTIN CARPENA ARENA
3/9	Sat	2	3/10	Sun	B	COUNCIL BLUFFS	IA	MID-AMERICA CENTER
3/9	Sat	2	3/10	Sun	B	NEW ORLEANS	LA	SMOOTHIE KING CENTER
3/9	Sat	2	3/10	Sun	D	ANDALUSIA?	AL	ALL SPORTS EXPO
3/16	Sat	2	3/17	Sun	B	BUDAPEST, HU		MVM DOME
3/16	Sat	2	3/17	Sun	B	BUDAPEST, HU		MVM DOME
3/16	Sat	2	3/17	Sun	B	TBD		BOK CENTER
3/16	Sat	2	3/17	Sun	B	TULSA	OK	BOK CENTER
3/15	Fri	3	3/17	Sun	D	ESCANABA	MI
3/23	Sat	2	3/24	Sun	B	LODZ, POL		ATLAS ARENA
3/23	Sat	2	3/24	Sun	B	LODZ, POL		ATLAS ARENA
3/23	Sat	2	3/24	Sun	B	SAN JUAN, PR	MX	COLISEO DE PUERTO
3/23	Sat	2	3/24	Sun	B	CORPUS CHRISTI	TX	AMERICAN BANK CENTER
3/21	Thu	2	3/22	Fri	D	ADA	OK
3/30	Sat	2	3/31	Sun	B	ROTTERDAM, NL		AHOY
3/30	Sat	2	3/31	Sun	B	ROTTERDAM, NL		AHOY
3/30	Sat	2	3/31	Sun	B	EASTER WEEKEND OFF
3/30	Sat	2	3/31	Sun	B	EASTER WEEKEND OFF
3/29	Fri	2	3/30	Sat	CD	SUMMERFIELD	NC	M&M TIRE
4/6	Sat	2	4/7	Sun	B
4/6	Sat	2	4/7	Sun	B
4/6	Sat	2	4/7	Sun	B	STATE COLLEGE	PA	BRYCE JORDAN CENTER
4/6	Sat	2	4/7	Sun	B	TBD
4/6	Sat	2	4/7	Sun	B	PUERTO RICO
4/5	Fri	3	4/7	Sun	D	HUNTINGTON	WV	MOUNTAIN HEALTH ARENA
4/13	Sat	2	4/14	Sun	B	MEXICO CITY, MX		ARENA CDMX
4/13	Sat	2	4/14	Sun	B	MEXICO CITY, MX		ARENA CDMX
4/13	Sat	2	4/14	Sun	B	AMHERST	MA	MULLINS CENTER
4/13	Sat	2	4/14	Sun	B	MEXICO CITY, MX		ARENA CDMX
4/13	Sat	1	4/13	Sat	D	PUYALLUP	WA
4/12	Fri	2	4/13	Sat	D	ROCKINGHAM	NC	NMRA
4/13	Sat	1	4/13	Sat	D	PORTAGE DES SIOUX	MO	STC SMART FIELD
4/20	Sat	2	4/21	Sun	B
4/20	Sat	2	4/21	Sun	B
4/20	Sat	2	4/21	Sun	B	CHARLOTTESVILLE	VA	JOHN PAUL JONES ARENA
4/20	Sat	2	4/21	Sun	B	TBD
4/20	Sat	1	4/20	Sat	D	KENNEWICK	WA	BENTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
4/27	Sat	2	4/28	Sun	B
4/27	Sat	2	4/28	Sun	B
4/27	Sat	2	4/28	Sun	B	BRIGEPORT	CT	TOTAL MORTGAGE ARENA
4/27	Sat	2	4/28	Sun	B	TALLAHASSEE	FL	DONALD L TUCKER CENTER
4/27	Sat	2	4/28	Sun	B	SOUTH AM
4/26	Fri	2	4/27	Sat	D	PAHRUMP	NV
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5/4	Sat	2	5/5	Sun	B	TRAVEL
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5/4	Sat	2	5/5	Sun	B	KISSIMMEE	FL	SILVER SPUR ARENA
5/4	Sat	2	5/5	Sun	B	SOUTH AM
5/3	Fri	2	5/4	Sat	D	MADISON	IL	NMRA
5/3	Fri	2	5/4	Sat	D	LAKE HAVASU CITY	AZ	HAVASU 95 SPEEDWAY
5/6	Mon	7	5/12	Sun	B	TRAVEL
5/6	Mon	7	5/12	Sun	B	TRAVEL
5/11	Sat	2	5/12	Sun	B	TBD
5/11	Sat	2	5/12	Sun	B	SIOUX CITY	IA	TRYSONS EVENT CENTER
5/11	Sat	2	5/12	Sun	B	SOUTH AM
5/10	Fri	2	5/11	Sat	D	TREMONTON	UT	BOX ELDER FAIRGROUNDS
5/13	Mon	7	5/19	Sun	B	TRAVEL
5/13	Mon	7	5/19	Sun	B	TRAVEL
5/18	Sat	2	5/19	Sun	B	READING	PA	SANTANDER ARENA
5/18	Sat	2	5/19	Sun	B	BISMARCK	ND	BISMARCK EVENTS CENTER
5/18	Sat	2	5/19	Sun	B	SOUTH AM
5/17	Fri	2	5/18	Sat	D	IDAHO FALLS	ID	SANDY DOWNS
5/18	Sat	2	5/19	Sun	D	CONNEAUT	OH	BLACK ROCK ADVENTURE PARK
5/20	Mon	7	5/26	Sun	B	TRAVEL
5/20	Mon	7	5/26	Sun	B	TRAVEL
5/25	Sat	2	5/26	Sun	B	MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OFF
5/25	Sat	2	5/26	Sun	B	MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND OFF		LOAD @ AEROSTAT IN DALLAS ??
5/27	Mon	7	6/2	Sun	B	TRAVEL
5/27	Mon	7	6/2	Sun	B	TRAVEL
6/1	Sat	2	6/2	Sun	B	TBD
6/1	Sat	2	6/2	Sun	B	EVERETT	WA	ANGELS OF THE W
5/31	Fri	2	6/1	Sat	D		IL	TRI-CITY SPEEDWAY
5/31	Fri	2	6/1	Sat	D	BOWLING GREEN	KY	NMRA
6/1	Sat	1	6/1	Sat	D	ST. GENEVIEVE	MO	COUNTY LIBRARY
6/3	Mon	7	6/9	Sun	B	TRAVEL
6/3	Mon	7	6/9	Sun	B	TRAVEL
6/8	Sat	2	6/9	Sun	B	REGINA, SK	CN	BRANDT CENTRE
6/8	Sat	2	6/9	Sun	B	TBD
6/7	Fri	2	6/8	Sat	D	NORWALK	OH	NMRA
6/7	Wed	3	6/9	Fri	D	MARIENVILLE	PA	ALLEGHENY  NAT’L FOREST
6/10	Mon	7	6/16	Sun	B	TRAVEL
6/10	Mon	7	6/16	Sun	B	TRAVEL
6/15	Sat	2	6/16	Sun	B	SASKATOON, SK	CN	SASKTEL CENTER
6/15	Sat	2	6/16	Sun	B	STOCKTON	CA	STOCKTON ARENA
6/17	Mon	2	6/18	Tue	D	EAU CLAIRE	WI
6/17	Mon	7	6/23	Sun	T	TRAVEL
6/17	Mon	7	6/23	Sun	T	TRAVEL
6/22	Sat	2	6/23	Sun	B	VANCOUVER, BC	CN
6/22	Sat	2	6/23	Sun	B	SPOKANE	WA	SPONAKE ARENA
6/22	Sat	1	6/22	Sat	D	FT. SMITH	AR	KAY RODGERS PARK
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6/24	Mon	7	6/30	Sun	T	TRAVEL
6/24	Mon	7	6/30	Sun	T	TRAVEL
6/29	Sat	2	6/30	Sun	B	TBD
6/29	Sat	2	6/30	Sun	B	TACOMA	WA	TACOMA DOME
7/1	Mon	7	7/7	Sun	T	TRAVEL
7/1	Mon	7	7/7	Sun	T	TRAVEL
7/6	Sat	2	7/7	Sun	B	WINNEPEG, MB	CN	CANADA LIFE CENTER
7/6	Sat	2	7/7	Sun	B	4TH OF JULY WEEKEND OFF
7/8	Mon	7	7/14	Sun	T	TRAVEL
7/8	Mon	7	7/14	Sun	T	TRAVEL
7/13	Sat	2	7/14	Sun	B	OTTAWA, ON	CN	TD PLACE
7/13	Sat	2	7/14	Sun	B	WICHITA	KS	INTRUST ARENA
7/13	Sat	2	7/14	Sun	B	PITTSBURG	PA	PPG ARENA
7/20	Sat	2	7/21	Sun	B	ADELAIDE, SA		ADELAIDE ENT CENTRE
7/20	Sat	2	7/21	Sun	B	ADELAIDE, SA		ADELAIDE ENT CENTRE
7/20	Sat	2	7/21	Sun	B	INDIANAPOLIS	IN	GAINBRIDGE FIELD
7/20	Sat	2	7/21	Sun	B	SAN ANTONIO	TX	AT&T CENTER
7/20	Sat	2	7/21	Sun	B	ROCHESTER	PA	BLUE CROSS ARENA
7/19	Fri	2	7/20	Sat	D	MARTIN	MI	NMRA
7/28	Sun	2	7/29	Mon	B	BRISBANE, QLD		BRISBAND ENT CENTRE
7/28	Sat	2	7/29	Mon	B	BRISBANE, QLD		BRISBAND ENT CENTRE
7/27	Sat	2	7/28	Sun	B	COLUMBUS	OH	NATIONWIDE ARENA
7/27	Sat	2	7/28	Sun	B	ERIE	PA	ERIE INSURANCE ARENA
7/27	Sat	2	7/28	Sun	B	ERIE	PA	INSURANCE ARENA
8/3	Sat	2	8/4	Sun	B	SYDNEY, NSW		QUDOS BANK ARENA
8/3	Sat	2	8/4	Sun	B	SYDNEY, NSW		QUDOS BANK ARENA
8/3	Sat	2	8/4	Sun	B	NASHVILLE	TN	BRIDGESTONE ARENA
8/3	Sat	2	8/4	Sun	B	GLENDALE	AZ	DESERT DIAMOND ARENA
8/3	Sat	2	8/4	Sun	B	BUFFALO	NY	KEYBANK ARENA
8/5	Mon	2	8/6	Tue	B	BISMARK	ND
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8/10	Sat	2	8/11	Sun	B	MELBOURNE, VIC		ROD LAVER ARENA
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8/10	Sat	2	8/11	Sun	B	W. VALLEY	UT	MAVERIK CENTER
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8/12	Mon	7	8/18	Sun	T	TRAVEL
8/12	Mon	7	8/18	Sun	T	TRAVEL
8/17	Sat	2	8/18	Sun	B	CHARLOTTE	NC	BOJANGLES COLISEUM
8/17	Sat	2	8/18	Sun	B	BAKERSFIELD	CA	MECHANISC BANK
8/17	Sat	2	8/18	Sun	B	TOLEDO	OH	INTRUST BANK COLISEUM
8/17	Sat	1	8/17	Sat	D	SPRINGDALE	AR
8/19	Mon	7	8/25	Sun	T	TRAVEL
8/19	Mon	7	8/25	Sun	T	TRAVEL
8/24	Sat	2	8/25	Sun	B	WASHINGTON	DC	CAPITAL ONE CENTER
8/24	Sat	2	8/25	Sun	B	SAN FRANCISCO	CA	CHASE CENTER
8/24	Sat	2	8/25	Sun	B	PHILADELPHIA	PA	WELLS FARGO ARENA
8/24	Sat	2	8/25	Sun	CD	LAKEWORTH?	TN
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8/23	Fri	2	8/24	Sat	D	SPRINGFIELD	IL	CARSHOW
8/26	Mon	7	9/1	Sun	T	TRAVEL
8/26	Mon	7	9/1	Sun	T	TRAVEL
8/31	Sat	2	9/1	Sun	B	JACKSONVILLE	FL	VYSTAR VENTERANS MEMORIAL ARENA
8/31	Sat	2	9/1	Sun	B	ONTARIO	CA	TOYOTA ARENA
8/31	Sat	2	9/1	Sun	B	DAYTONA	FL	OCEAN CENTER ARENA
9/2	Mon	7	9/8	Sun	T	TRAVEL
9/2	Mon	7	9/8	Sun	T	TRAVEL
9/7	Sat	2	9/8	Sun	B	CLEVELAND	OH	ROCKET MORTGAGE
9/7	Sat	2	9/8	Sun	B	LAS VEGAS	NV	ORLEANS ARENA
9/7	Sat	2	9/8	Sun	B	GREENSBORO	NC	COLISEUM
9/14	Sat	2	9/15	Sun	B	SINGAPORE, SG		SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUIM
9/14	Sat	2	9/15	Sun	B	SINGAPORE, SG		SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUIM
9/14	Sat	2	9/15	Sun	B	GRAND RAPIDS	MI	VAN ANDEL ARENA
9/14	Sat	2	9/15	Sun	B	PALM SPRINGS/COACHELLA	CA	ASCISURE ARENA
9/14	Thu	2	9/15	Fri	B	TBA
9/21	Sat	2	9/22	Sun	B	SINGAPORE, SG		SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUIM
9/21	Sat	2	9/22	Sun	B	SINGAPORE, SG		SINGAPORE INDOOR STADIUIM
9/21	Sat	2	9/22	Sun	B	TBD	NY	BARCLAYS CENTER
9/21	Sat	2	9/22	Sun	B	SAN DIEGO	CA	PECHENGA ARENA
9/21	Sat	2	9/22	Sun	B	HARTFORD	CT	XL CENTER
9/20	Fri	2	9/21	Sat	D	JOPLIN	MO
9/20	Fri	2	9/21	Sat	D	ARNOLD	MO	ARNOLD DAYS
9/20	Fri	3	9/22	Sun	D			FUN RALLEY
9/28	Sat	2	9/29	Sun	B	KUALA LUMPUR, NY		AXIATA ARENA
9/28	Sat	2	9/29	Sun	B	KUALA LUMPUR, NY		AXIATA ARENA
9/28	Sat	2	9/29	Sun	B	BROOKLYN	NY	BARCLAYS CENTER
9/28	Sat	2	9/29	Sun	B	PORTLAND	OR	MODA CENTER
						KANSAS CITY	MO	T-MOBILE CENTER
10/2	Wed	2	10/3	Thu	CD	COSHOCTON	OH	CITY TIRE
10/5	Sat	2	10/6	Sun	B	BANGKOK, THA		IMPACT ARENA
10/5	Sat	2	10/6	Sun	B	BANGKOK, THA		IMPACT ARENA
10/5	Sat	2	10/6	Sun	B	WORCESTER	MA	DCU CENTER
10/5	Sat	2	10/6	Sun	B	COLORADO SPRINGS	CO	THE BROADMOOR ARENT
10/5	Sat	2	10/6	Sun	B	PORTLAND	ME	CROSS INSURANCE
10/5	Sat	1	10/5	Sat	D	ANDALUSIA	AL	KIWANIS CENTER/COVINGTON ARENA
10/5	Sat	1	10/5	Sat	D	GREENVILLE	IL	CAR SHOW
10/12	Sat	2	10/13	Sun	T	TRAVEL
10/12	Sat	2	10/13	Sun	T	TRAVEL
10/12	Sat	2	10/13	Sun	B	MILWAUKEE	WI	FISERV FORUM
10/12	Sat	2	10/13	Sun	B	OKLAHOMA CITY	OK	PAYCOM ARENA
10/12	Sat	2	10/13	Sun	B	MANCHESTER	NH	SNHU ARENA
10/11	Fri	2	10/12	Sat	D	WESTMINSTER	SC	BF FESTIVAL
10/11	Fri	2	10/12	Sat	D	CHEROKEE	NC	CAR SHOW
10/14	Mon	7	10/20	Sun	T	TRAVEL
10/14	Sat	7	10/20	Sun	T	TRAVEL
10/19	Sat	2	10/20	Sun	B	LOUISVILLE	KY	KFC YUM! CENTER
10/19	Sat	2	10/20	Sun	B	LAFAYETTE	LA	CAJUNDOME
10/19	Sat	2	10/20	Sun	B	BANGOR	ME	CROSS INSURANCE
10/21	Mon	7	10/27	Sun	T	TRAVEL
10/21	Sat	7	10/27	Sun	T	TRAVEL
10/26	Sat	2	10/27	Sun	B	COLUMBIA	SC	COLONIAL LIFE ARENA
10/26	Sat	2	10/27	Sun	B	LITTLE ROCK	AR	SIMMONS BANK ARENA
10/28	Mon	7	11/3	Sun	T	TRAVEL
10/28	Sat	7	11/3	Sun	T	TRAVEL
11/2	Sat	2	11/3	Sun	B	MEMPHIS	TN	FEDEX FORUM
11/2	Sat	2	11/3	Sun	B	ST. CHARLES	MO	FAMILY ARENA
11/9	Sat	2	11/10	Sun	B	ABU DHABI, UAE		ETHIAD ARENA
11/9	Sat	2	11/10	Sun	B	ABU DHABI, UAE		ETHIAD ARENA
11/9	Sat	2	11/10	Sun	B	FT. WORTH	TX	DICKIES ARENA
11/9	Sat	2	11/10	Sun	B	ALBUQUERQUE	NM	TINGLEY COLISEUM
11/16	Sat	2	11/17	Sun	B
11/16	Sat	2	11/17	Sun	B
11/16	Sat	2	11/17	Sun	B	TBD
11/16	Sat	2	11/17	Sun	B	TBD
11/23	Sat	2	11/24	Sun	B	RIYAHD, SA
11/23	Sat	2	11/24	Sun	B	RIYAHD, SA
11/23	Sat	2	11/24	Sun	B	ROSEBURG	TX	EPICCENTER
11/23	Sat	2	11/24	Sun	B	MINNEAPOLIS	MN	TARGET CENTER

JANUARY
Wed 10th	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNG www.DWYB.co.uk
Wed 24th	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNGwww.DWYB.co.uk
FEBRUARY
Wed 7th	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNG www.DWYB.co.uk
Wed 21st	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNG www.DWYB.co.uk
MARCH
Sun 3rd	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day www.RWYB.com
Wed 6th	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNG – www.DWYB.co.uk
Sat 9th	DIAL-IN DAY – An exclusive taster day for RWYB’ers to try out entry level bracket racing. Pre-entry only, normal RWYB rules apply. www.RWYB.com
Wed 20th	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNG – www.DWYB.co.uk
Sun 24th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day www.RWYB.com
Thu 28th	FESTIVAL OF POWER TEST DAY – Test day for racers entered into the Festival of Power.
Fri 29th Sat 30th Sun 31st	FESTIVAL OF POWER – An action-packed Easter weekend for the whole family featuring the famous annual Jet Car jamboree! See the awesome Nitro Funny Cars, Nostalgia Funny Cars, 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters and the National Drag Racing Championships including 250mph Pro Mods. A full line-up of displays and attractions with Monster Trucks, Stunt displays, sideshows, trade village and a family friendly circus!  www.SantaPod.com
APRIL
Sat 6th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day www.RWYB.com
Sun 7th	STRAIGHTLINERS – RWYB including the first round of the Straightliners Series. Info 07971 172210. www.straightliners.events
Sat 13th	SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL – Run What Ya Brung till late.  Track open from 9.30am-8pm and camping available. www.RWYB.com
Sun 14th	THE FAST SHOW – The season-opener for all performance and modified car enthusiasts. Enjoy huge Car Club displays, RWYB, Show & Shine Competition, Live Action Arena, trade village and more. There’s something for everyone whether your car is about “show” or “go”, a modified hot-hatch, a retro classic or a supercar. www.TheFastShow.com. Including KitFest, a show for enthusiasts of all makes and models of kit cars. www.KitFest.co.uk
Sat 20th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day www.RWYB.com
Sun 21st	GTI SPRING FESTIVAL – RWYB event for water-cooled VWs with Show & Shine, Club displays, autojumble and more. www.SantaPod.com
Fri 26th	SPRINGSPEED NATIONALS TEST DAY – Test day for racers entered into the Springspeed Nationals.
Sat 27th   Sun 28th	SPRINGSPEED NATIONALS – National Drag Racing Championship event, with a huge variety of race cars and bikes that will keep the track action packed all day long. www.SantaPod.com
MAY
Sat 4th Sun 5th Mon 6th	NSRA NOSTALGIA NATIONALS – The 28th annual Nostalgia Nationals, supported by the NSRA. Pre-’73 RWYB for Hot Rods, Kustoms and Street Machines alongside traditional front-engine Dragsters, Competition Altereds and early Doorslammer race cars. Live entertainment*, show car paddock, trade village. www.NostalgiaNationals.com
Sat 11th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day www.RWYB.com
Sun 12th	JAPSHOW – Showcasing power, performance, and perfection, Japshow presents the fastest and finest ensemble of automobiles from Japan. No matter what you like about the scene, there is something for everyone at the first of two events paying homage to Japanese machinery – a show dedicated to these legendary icons with Jap only RWYB, Car Club displays, Show & Shine Competition, Live Stage* and more. www.JapShow.com
Fri 17th   Sat 18th      Sun 19th	VW BREAKOUT – This springtime chilled-out family VW festival features Show & Shine, VW Club Camping, Live Music*, Live Action Arena stunt shows including the Podzilla Monster Truck, sideshows, kids’ entertainment and trade village plus Doorslammer Drag Racing and Jet Car. www.SantaPod.com INCLUDES ENTRY TO THE DOORSLAMMERS.
Fri 17th   Sat 18th      Sun 19th	THE DOORSLAMMERS 6– Huge cash pay-outs attracting the best Doorslammers in Europe. The quickest cars go head-to-head including the Pro Doorslammer class, Pro Street, Big Bracket and FWD. For entry and other info visit www.TheDoorslammers.co.uk INCLUDES ENTRY TO VW BREAKOUT.
Thu 23rd	MAIN EVENT TEST DAY – Exclusive test day for racers entered into the Main Event.
Fri 24th     Sat 25th    Sun 26th Mon 27th	‘THE MAIN EVENT’ –This hugely popular extravaganza features over 250 teams across car and bike classes from all over Europe. Witness ground-shaking, nitro-burning, 11,000-horsepower Top Fuel Dragsters accelerating from 0-100mph in less than 1 second, plus 200mph Drag Bikes, and a full range of supporting classes. The Main Event is unrivalled for both the quality and quantity of racing. With the famous Jet Car, Monster Trucks and Live Action Arena shows, this is the ultimate adrenaline-inducing family day out with a difference. www.santapod.com
JUNE
Sat 1st	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day  www.RWYB.com
Sun 2nd	THE VAUXHALL SHOW – The famous Griffin takes over Santa Pod, welcoming everything from Corsa’s to Viva’s. The dragstrip will be ready for all you VXR owners to drop the clutch and test your vehicle’s performance!  With Vauxhall only RWYB, Car Club displays, Show & Shine Competition, Live Action Arena, Jet Car and more! www.VauxhallShow.com
Fri 7th	SPORTSMAN NATIONALS TEST DAY – Exclusive test day for racers entered into the Sportsman Nationals.
Sat 8th  Sun 9th	SPORTSMAN NATIONALS –National Drag Racing Championship event, with a huge variety of race cars and bikes that will keep the track action packed all day long. www.SantaPod.com
Sun 9th	RETRO SHOW – A celebration of vehicles from yesteryear. Honouring all things classic and retro from the 1950s through to the year 2000.Featuring Show & Shine Competition, Car Club displays and all-round retro entertainment. Plus enjoy a National Drag Racing Championship with Sportsman Nationals. www.RetroShow.co.uk INCLUDES ENTRY TO SPORTSMAN NATIONALS.
Fri 14th Sat 15th Sun 16th	STREET WEEKEND- Street car competition with racing at both Santa Pod and Melbourne Raceway in York; Entries must DRIVE their cars between tracks! A competition for true street cars. www.SantaPod.com
Sat 15th	THE FAST SHOW RELOADED – The Fast Show, Reloaded on a Saturday with a prime summer date! Enjoy RWYB, Drag Racing, Live Entertainment*, Live Action Arena, Car Club displays, Jet Car and more. Celebrate the beginning of British Summer with your automotive mates for a day or weekend of putting pedal to the metal and chewing the fat surrounded by fine machinery. www.TheFastShowReloaded.com
Sat 22nd	SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL – Run What Ya Brung till late.  Track open from 9.30am-8pm and camping available. www.RWYB.com
Sun 23rd	BMW SHOW – Modern, classic and modified BMWs including the new Mini! BMW Show takes over and showcases some of the finest BMW builds in Europe. With BMW only RWYB, alongside Show & Shine Competition, Car Club displays, off-track entertainment, drift passenger rides, trade village and much more. All Bimmer owners to the front please! www.BMWShow.co.uk
Fri 28th	SUMMER NATIONALS TEST DAY – Test day for racers entered into the Summer Nationals.
Sat 29th   Sun 30th	SUMMER NATIONALS – National Drag Racing Championships headlined by Motorsport UK 250mph Pro Mods, Drag Bikes, Nostalgia classes and the Jet Car. www.SantaPod.com
JULY
Fri 5th   Sat 6th Sun 7th	DRAGSTALGIA  – A vintage lifestyle weekend dedicated to race cars, bikes and hot rods from a bygone era. Enjoy Championship racing with the headlining Cannonball class for supercharged nitro/alcohol Altereds, Funny Cars and Slingshots, period correct Gasser Circus, invited historic bikes and lots more. See vehicles from Santa Pod’s illustrious history return to the strip. Plus, Live Music*, Jet Car, Show & Shine supported by the NSRA, Vintage Fair, Cracklefest, Beer Festival and much more. www.Dragstalgia.co.uk
Sat 13th	SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL – Run What Ya Brung till late.  Track open from 9.30am-8pm and camping available. www.RWYB.com
Sun 14th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day  www.RWYB.com
Fri 19th Sat 20th Sun 21st	TRANSITMANIA – A relaxed event for owners of legendary Ford Transits of all variants, open to all owners and enthusiasts to come along and enjoy the event. www.transitmania.co.uk
Sat 20th	MUSTANG NATIONALS – NEW FOR 2024 – Paying homage to 60 years of the Ford Mustang, in collaboration with the Mustang Owners Club of Great Britain and Simply Mustangs UK. Featuring Mustang-only RWYB, Show Car Parking, Jet Car, Live Entertainment*, trade village and more! www.SantaPod.com
Sun 21st	THE FORD SHOW –The blue oval takes over Santa Pod for Fords, old and new. The Ford only RWYB will showcase some of the finest and fastest Fords from all over Europe and Ford Drag Demos will be here to put on a show, with some of them running well into the 7 second zone. Featuring Car Club displays, Live Entertainment*, Live Action Arena, Jet Car, trade village and more! www.FordShow.co.uk
Fri 26th     Sat 27th       Sun 28th	BUG JAM FESTIVAL 37 – A family friendly festival with a vibrant and fun atmosphere, bringing to life the very essence of VW and Campervan culture. Europe’s largest Show of it’s kind incorporates an eclectic mix of Drag Racing, Run What Ya Brung, 4 Music areas*, Show & Shine, Kids Zone, Comedy, Stunt Displays, Fun Fair, massive trade village, retrojumble and much more. www.BugJam.com
AUGUST
Fri 2nd     Sat 3rd    Sun 4th	USC (Ultimate Street Car) – The largest, loudest, hottest and fastest car festival in Europe! Presenting a colossal line-up packed full of electrifying and high-octane entertainment, a car festival like no other! Featuring Sports Compact Shootout with open RWYB, Show & Shine Competition, Club Camping, Live Music with top-flight evening entertainment*, Live Action Arena, Jet Car, huge trade village and more. www.UltimateStreetCar.com
Fri 9th Sat 10th Sun 11th	30th MOPAR EURO NATIONALS – The ultimate American Muscle Car show with American bodied or engine only RWYB, wheelie competition, Friday night cruise, huge Show & Shine paddock, Live Music* and more. www.santapod.com
Fri 16th	GREENLIGHT NATIONALS TEST DAY – Test day for racers entered into the Greenlight Nationals.
Sat 17th Sun 18th	GREENLIGHT NATIONALS –National Drag Racing Championship event in the peak of the British Summer, with a huge variety of race cars and bikes that will keep the track action packed all day long. www.SantaPod.com NO ACCESS TO MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS.
Sun 18th	UK MONSTER TRUCK NATIONALS – The UK’s top Monster Truck show returns to Santa Pod featuring the best Monster Trucks from the UK and Europe. Nail biting showdown and freestyle action together with non-stop family entertainment. Pre-show family friendly camping available with festival music stage and family attractions. www.MonsterTruckNationals.co.uk LIMITED CAPACITY – SELL OUT EVENT!
Fri 30th    Sat 31st	VW ACTION – All things VW with drag racing and RWYB for VWs & invited vehicles, Show & Shine Competition, Live Action Arena, side shows, trade village, autojumble and evening family entertainment*  www.VWAction.co.uk
SEPTEMBER
Sun 1st	VW ACTION – All things VW with drag racing and RWYB for VWs & invited vehicles, Show & Shine Competition, Live Action Arena, side shows, trade village, autojumble and evening family entertainment*  www.VWAction.co.uk
Wed 4th	EUROPEAN FINALS TEST DAY – Exclusive test day for racers entered into the European Finals.
Thu 5th Fri 6th Sat 7th Sun 8th	‘THE EUROPEAN FINALS’ – Santa Pod’s most prestigious Drag Racing event features over 250 of Europe’s finest teams. Witness the awesome power of 300mph Top Fuel Dragsters, 200mph Drag Bikes and over 20 supporting classes. See Europe’s elite do battle on the quarter-mile in a bid to be crowned 2024 European Champion. A full schedule of family-style entertainment is lined up away from the track with the Live Action Arena shows featuring Monster Truck and Stunt Displays. The Friday Evening Nitro Session provides a rare opportunity to witness drag racing at dusk and header flames galore with a grand finale of Jet Cars and fireworks. www.santapod.com
Fri 13th Sat 14th   Sun 15th	NSRA HOT ROD DRAGS – Now celebrating the 36th annual Original Hot Rod Drags, supported by the NSRA. It’s a hot rod show at the race track! The usual, ‘if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’ formula with Pre-’73 RWYB, invited race classes, fireworks, Live music* and much more. See you at the track. www.HotRodDrags.com
Fri 20th     Sat 21st   Sun 22nd	NATIONAL FINALS – National Drag Racing Championship Finals headlined by the wild 250mph Pro Mod doorslammers! See over 20 supporting classes including ACU Championship Drag Bikes, Junior Dragsters and many more. www.SantaPod.com
Sat 28th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day www.RWYB.com
Sun 29th	DAS GTI SHOW – The German car show comes to Santa Pod for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche and more. With German only RWYB – which marque will come out on top? Plus, Show & Shine Competition, Car Club displays, Live Action Arena, Jet Car, Drift Passenger Rides and more. www.das-gti-show.com
OCTOBER
Sat 5th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day  www.RWYB.com
Sun 6th	JAPSHOW FINALE – The season finale for Japanese car enthusiasts! Paying tribute to Japan’s fastest and finest machines, you are guaranteed to witness power, performance, and perfection in true Japanese style. Featuring RWYB competition, Jet Car, Car Club displays, Live Action Arena, Show & Shine Competition, Live Stage*, trade village and more. With a varied mix of racing, show action and all-round entertainment, there is no other Japanese show quite like it!www.JapshowFinale.com
Sat 12th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day  www.RWYB.com
Sun 13th	STRAIGHTLINERS – RWYB including the final round of the Straightliners Series. Info 07971 172210. www.straightliners.events
Wed 16th	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNG www.DWYB.co.uk
Sat 19th	SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIAL – Run What Ya Brung till late.  Track open from 9.30am-8pm and camping available. www.RWYB.com
Sun 20th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day www.RWYB.com
Sat 26th	FLAME & THUNDER– Stunts & Drag Racing Family Fireworks Spectacular! An action-packed day for all the family featuring Jet Cars galore and Drag Racing demos. Live Action Arena stunt displays including Monster Trucks and Stunt Riders. Plus Live Stage*, side shows, funfair, Halloween activities, kids’ entertainment, plus a huge firework finale! www.SantaPod.com
Sun 27th	RUN WHAT YA BRUNG – Public Track Day www.RWYB.com
NOVEMBER
Wed 6th	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNG www.DWYB.co.uk
Wed 20th	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNG www.DWYB.co.uk
DECEMBER
Wed 4th	DRIFT WHAT YA BRUNG www.DWYB.co.uk

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BARBERVILLE, FL (Dec. 18, 2023) – The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series will commence it’s 2024 season at Volusia Speedway Park during the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 17-20.

Known as a true Late Model Palooza – featuring the World of Outlaws Late Models, DIRTcar Pro Late Models and DIRTcar 602 Late Models – the massive nature of the event will serve as a grand season-opening for Volusia.

The biggest names in Late Model racing will converge on the Barberville half-mile each night, providing, wheel-to-wheel, edge-of-your seat action. Among them will be the likes of 2023 World of Outlaws champion Bobby Pierce, four-time World of Outlaws champion Brandon Sheppard, World of Outlaws star Kyle Bronson, of Brandon, FL, and more.

Wednesday, Jan. 17, will be a practice night for all divisions. Then, there will be racing Thursday through Saturday (Jan. 18-20). The World of Outlaws will compete for a $10,000 check on Thursday, a $12,000 check on Friday and then a $15,000 check on Saturday.

More Event Info: CLICK HERE

Track Record (Super Late Models): 15.141 sec. by Billy Moyer on Feb. 20, 2012

Previous World of Outlaws Volusia Winners:

2023 – Devin Moran on Jan. 19, Devin Moran on Jan. 20, Bobby Pierce on Feb. 16
2022 – Dale McDowell on Jan. 20, Ashton Winger on Jan. 21, Brandon Overton on Feb. 16, Dale McDowell on Feb. 17, Dennis Erb, Jr. on Feb. 18, Chris Madden on Feb. 19
2021 – Kyle Bronson on Jan. 14, Kyle Strickler on Jan. 16, Kyle Strickler on Feb. 10, Devin Moran on Feb. 11, Brandon Overton on Feb. 12
2020 –Brandon Sheppard on Feb. 12, Jimmy Owens on Feb. 13, Feb. 14 & Feb. 15
2019 – Brandon Sheppard on Feb. 13, Feb. 14, Feb. 15 and Feb. 16
2018 – Tim McCreadie – Feb. 14; Dale McDowell – Feb. 15; Scott Bloomquist – Feb. 16; Brandon Sheppard – Feb. 17
2017- Shane Clanton on Feb. 24; Don O’Neal on Feb. 25
2016 – Josh Richards on Feb. 18, 19; Shane Clanton on Feb. 20
2015 – Shane Clanton on Feb. 19, 20, 21
2014 – Casey Roberts on Feb. 20; Kyle Bronson on Feb. 22
2013 – Scott Bloomquist on Feb. 21; Billy Moyer on Feb. 22; Darrell Lanigan on Feb. 23
2012 – Dennis Erb Jr. on Feb. 23; Billy Moyer on Feb. 25
2011 – Scott Bloomquist on Feb. 17; Scott Bloomquist on Feb. 19
2010 – Josh Richards on Feb. 11; Brady Smith on Feb. 13
2009 – Josh Richards on Feb. 12; Steve Francis on Feb. 14
2008 – Josh Richards on Feb. 14; Billy Moyer on Feb. 16
2007 – Josh Richards on Feb. 17
2006 – Earl Pearson Jr. on Feb. 16; Steve Francis on Feb. 18; Chris Madden on Oct. 14
2005 – Billy Moyer on Feb. 17; Tim McCreadie on Feb. 19; Scott Bloomquist on Oct. 29
2004 – Steve Francis on Feb. 3; Bart Hartman on Feb. 4; Shannon Babb on Feb. 6; Scott Bloomquist on Feb. 8

The Californian is looking forward to a fresh start next season with a first championship on his mindCONCORD, NC (December 18, 2023) – Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing are set to return to the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series in 2024, committed to achieve their goal of winning a Series title.It’s a dream the Lemoore, CA driver has had since he was a kid, and one he inches closer and closer to every year with JJR.“I know it’s been my dream since day one. I’ve always wanted to be a World of Outlaws champion,” Macedo said. “For the longest time, it’s been the ultimate place in the sport, and I think it still is. There’s just a lot of history there, and it’s the reason we’re so excited about going Outlaw racing.”This season will mark Macedo’s sixth consecutive with The Greatest Show on Dirt and fourth since partnering with the team formed by the “Ragin’ Cajun.” Led by team co-owner and crew chief Phillip Dietz, Macedo and JJR have been one of the tour’s strongest forces over the past few years. Of Jason Johnson Racing’s 59 World of Outlaws wins, Macedo has supplied the most with 29.The duo emerged as early title favorites in 2023 after 16 consecutive top 10s and multiple weeks atop the standings. But a pair of accidents resulted in injuries that kept him from competing at his highest level.“There were some ups and downs, obviously, but ultimately I was happy with how we ended up considering all the stuff that happened,” Macedo said of 2023. “My wreck at Knoxville was unfortunate. We were leading the points at that point, and I felt like we had a lot of momentum on our side. That kind of knocked me back. It took me a little while to recover. I had another wreck in Skagit where I fractured my vertebrae but kept racing. I feel like there were a lot of trials and tribulations on my part as a driver. I kind of felt really bad for my team because unfortunately they were having to deal with me being not 100%. All in all, though, it was still nothing to hang our hat about.”With 2023 behind him, Macedo is eager for 2024 to get rolling. However, he’s not waiting for the new year to get back racing. Macedo is currently partaking in a small slate of Sprint Car races in Australia with Dyson Motorsport. It’s all about ensuring he’s ready for next season, both mentally and physically.“What I’m looking forward to the most about 2024 is being in a fresh state of mind and fresh body and being healed up and being 100%,” Macedo said. “I’ve taken a lot of action in my personal life to try and work out with a bit of a better routine and do more stretching and do a lot more to heal my body up.”The JJR #41 has its main cast of supporters returning along with a new addition in the form of the Scott Boyd family. All of the pieces are there. And as 2024 unfolds Macedo and company hope to complete the puzzle to reach one of Jason Johnson’s highest goals when he established JJR in 2010 – a World of Outlaws championship.“I think what’s so unique about the World of Outlaws is the history and the brand behind it,” Macedo said. “You look at the past champions over the years, and they’re incredible race car drivers. That list is so short of World of Outlaws champions that you realize how tough it is to accomplish something like that. I think for JJR it would mean the world to everybody. I know that was Jason’s dream.”The 2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season begins at Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, FL) for the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 7-10. For tickets, CLICK HERE.If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

Second year Pro Stock driver Camrie Caruso made huge strides driving the Tequila Comisario Chevrolet Camaro during the 2023 NHRA season. The 25-year-old third generation drag racer won twice in 2023 picking up her first Wally at the Arizona Nationals and securing victory at the first Pro Stock Allstar Callout event held during the Gerber Collision & Glass Rt. 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago, outlast seven fellow Pro Stock competitors. For the second time in her career, she finished the regular season in the Top Ten and last year she made improvements in the Countdown racing to multiple quarterfinal finishes. During the PRI Show in Indianapolis the rising star of the Pro Stock ranks took stock of her second season and looked ahead to a promising 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag racing Series championship run.
 
 
What did that Arizona Nationals win mean to you when you look back at your 2023 season?
 
“They were really special because the year prior our first Pro Stock round win came at the Arizona Nationals,” said Caruso. “Phoenix has always been a great track for us to go to so to win that with we had all our sponsors there was just really special. I am excited we get to go back as defending champs. We had so much support leading up to that race and then after that win it was cool to be able to talk about Tequila Comisario, Powerbuilt Tools, Big Jeff Audio, VP Racing Lubricants and so many of our other partners about that win.”

 Camrie Caruso and team celebrate Arizona Nationals win

In Chicago you picked up the first Pro Stock Allstar Callout win. Can you talk about how that impacted your season?
 
“That was a fun event because it felt like a KB Titan Racing versus Elite Motorsports race. When we went to the second round and it was me and three Elite teams, I was like wait, I don’t want to let the team down. To bring it home for KB Titan Racing was cool to show everyone we have a great team. It was a special day for sure.”
 
What was the biggest leap you made as a driver this season?
 
“Just not letting things bother me like starting line games. I have a lot more confidence and I feel like I can race with anyone. This is a tough class and you have to be on your game every run. I think just understanding how the class works was a big deal this year. In my rookie year I didn’t know what to expect and this year was so much better.”

 Camrie Caruso with Pro Stock Allstar Callout trophy, photo courtesy of NHRA/National Dragster

What are you most looking forward to in 2024?
 
“We have a lot of new things coming up. I think our Tequila Comisario team will be even stronger. We announced a full season deal with Tequila Comisario and we have a lot of marketing partners coming back plus we will be adding new companies. I am excited to enjoy some time off and then get ready for another season.”
 
Can you talk about just this was your first year with KB Titan Racing and having teammates?
 
“It’s kind of cool to have teammates because you can bounce ideas off them and talk about track conditions. We have a great mix of drivers with a lot of experience and great attitudes. It’s very helpful and resourceful, especially for a young driver like me.”
 
As one of two women racing in Pro Stock do you get a lot of questions from young female racers about how to break into the category?
 
“Luckily, I have a ton of family support and I have been building relationships with companies throughout my career. I get to talk with a lot of young fans and young drivers, boys and girls, about how to move up to the professional level. I try and tell them to be positive and just keep working hard. When I am at the track I try and stay focused on the racing but also the business side of things. We added a lot of sponsors because I reached out through social media and showed businesses how we could help them grow their businesses through the NHRA.”

Supercars Champ Will Run Full-time Xfinity Schedule With Kaulig RacingPlus a Seven-Race Cup Schedule That Includes Chicago Return

NASHVILLE, Tenn. –Beginning what will be one of the top international racing stories in the 2024 season, three-time Supercars champion Shane van Gisbergen has touched down in America and is ready to embark on his NASCAR career.  Trackhouse Racing announced today that Van Gisbergen, the winner of the inaugural Chicago Street Race in his NASCAR debut in July, will race full-time in the Xfinity Series driving the No. 97 Chevrolet Camaro with Kaulig Racing, while also driving in a minimum of seven Cup Series races in 2024.

The 34-year-old Auckland, New Zealand native landed in the United States Monday ready to take on the greatest racing challenge of his lifetime.  “After winning in Chicago, I could not stop thinking about racing full time in NASCAR,” said Van Gisbergen who won Supercars Championships for the Australian Triple Eight Race Engineering team in 2016, 2021 and 2022.  “I am still stunned at how quickly this has all come together. I must thank the NASCAR industry and fans for embracing me and allowing me to chase this dream. I respect every driver who has put in the work to make it to the Cup Series, and I am ready to put in that same effort. I am anxious to get started.” In addition to full Xfinity duties, Van Gisbergen will participate in the following Cup races:

Circuit of the Americas (COTA) in Austin on March 24 Talladega Superspeedway on April 21 and October 6 Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26 Chicago Street Race on July 7 Watkins Glen (N.Y.) International on Sept. 15 Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Oct. 20.

Trackhouse founder and owner Justin Marks brought Van Gisbergen to NASCAR and Trackhouse last year as part of the team’s PROJECT91 program created to give international stars a chance to compete in the sport. Through PROJECT91, 2007 Formula One champion Kimi Raikkonen raced in NASCAR in 2022 and 2023.  “We know Shane will be incredibly competitive at the road course events in both the NASCAR Cup and Xfinity series, but we wanted to get him as much experience on NASCAR ovals as possible, so I am really excited about his 2024 schedule,” said Trackhouse Racing founder and owner Justin Marks. “Kaulig Racing has a history of winning in the Xfinity Series and as a fellow Chevrolet team, we are so thankful Matt Kaulig and Chris Rice see the potential in Shane that we see. The anticipation for this season is palpable.” Van Gisbergen’s Chicago victory and 10th-place finish on the road course at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Aug. 13 are his only two Cup Series starts. His only other NASCAR experience came Aug. 11 at Indianapolis Raceway Park where he made his paved oval career debut. He kept a lead lap position until the final few laps, finishing 19th.  After taking over the lead from former Kaulig Racing driver Justin Haley at Chicago with five laps remaining, Van Gisbergen became one of six foreign-born drivers to win a Cup Series race and the first driver since Johnny Rutherford in 1963 to win his first Cup Series start. It was just the latest entry in a resume that includes three Supercars titles, 80 wins and 48 pole positions making him the fourth most successful driver in Supercars series history. He also won the Bathurst 1000, the premier race in Australia, in 2020, 2022 and 2023. Van Gisbergen joins a Kaulig Racing organization that has won two Cup races and 23 Xfinity races since the team’s inception in 2016. The Welcome, North Carolina team won the 2023 Bank of America ROVAL 400, as well as four Xfinity races with a variety of drivers. Van Gisbergen will join Kaulig Racing teammates Josh Williams, driver of the No. 11 Chevrolet and AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 in 2024 Xfinity season. “We started our talks with Trackhouse about the possibility of putting SVG in a Xfinity car for a few races quite some time ago, and from there the talks evolved to discussions about how much it would cost to run a full season,” said Chris Rice, president of Kaulig Racing. “Once we knew we had an open seat for next season, it became the perfect scenario to put him in the car. We partner with Trackhouse’s pit crew department, and with their key support from Chevrolet, it made teaming up an easy decision.”

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (December 12, 2023) – Tickets are now on sale to witness the 2024 Progressive American Flat Track, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing, season kick off in electric fashion at the Flat Track at Daytona International Speedway on Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 during Daytona Bike Week.  The DAYTONA Short Track I & II will again usher in the new season with back-to-back evenings of close-range, unpredictable action in one of motorsports’ most iconic venues.   Fans will see reigning Mission SuperTwins king Jared Mees open his quest to become the first-ever ten-time conqueror of the fabled Grand National Championship. In opposition stands rising superstar Dallas Daniels, two-time series king Briar Bauman, and the remainder of a stacked field lined with the world’s elite motorcycle dirt trackers. Meanwhile, the prodigious Kody Kopp will seek to create history of his own and become the only rider to claim three titles in the fiercely contested Parts Unlimited AFT Singles presented by KICKER class.  At last year’s return of the Daytona Short Track, Daniels and Kopp raised the bar with a pair of convincing double victories. Daniels’ one-two punch set the stage for an incredible back-and-forth Mission SuperTwins title fight that went down the season’s final day, while Kopp signaled his intentions to rewrite the Parts Unlimited AFT Singles record books.   Nothing less than another epic doubleheader opener should be expected this time around, and the atmosphere is guaranteed to be electric. Over half-million motorcyclists are once again expected to descend on Daytona Beach for this year’s 83rd annual Daytona Bike Week, and the DAYTONA Short Track I & II is primed to be one of the world’s largest motorcycle event’s premier attractions.  The off-track action only adds to show, including numerous vendors, designated motorcycle parking, a variety of food and beverage options, and a fireworks display to conclude what’s certain to be memorable events.  “The Progressive American Flat Track races are some of the most exciting events of Bike Week Presented by Monster Energy,” said Frank Kelleher, President of Daytona International Speedway. “There’s no better place for them to kick off the season than in the shadow of the banks of our iconic speedway, and we can’t wait to see if history is made on the track in March.”  “As we stand on the brink of the 70th anniversary of the Grand National Championship, there’s no setting more fitting than Daytona International Speedway to launch the 2024 Progressive AFT season,” said Gene Crouch, CEO of AMA Pro Racing. “The sport is steeped in a rich history dating back more than 80 years in Daytona Beach and this year is poised to add another thrilling chapter in our legacy. With the energy and excitement of Bike Week enveloping us, we’re gearing up for what could be one of the most electrifying openers in our sport’s storied history.”  General Admission Grandstand tickets are just $30 (kids 12 and under $5) each day, while Reserved Grandstand tickets are only $10 more (All Ages) per day. The Pit Pass Upgrade provides all-day access to the pit area where fans can scope out the world’s fastest dirt track motorcycles and get up close and personal with the stars of the sport. Pit access is included with Reserved Pit Grandstand tickets, which are $75 per day.  Fans can save $10 by purchasing Thursday and Friday tickets together via the Multi-Day Discount.  To purchase DAYTONA Short Track I tickets, visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/daytona-short-track-i-86846. To purchase DAYTONA Short Track II tickets, visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/daytona-short-track-ii-86992.  And to take advantage of the Multi-Day Discount for the DAYTONA Short Track I & II, visit: https://www.tixr.com/groups/americanflattrack/events/daytona-short-track-i-and-ii-86845.  For more information on Progressive AFT visit https://www.americanflattrack.com.

(12/11/23 – Jim Allen) Sacramento, CA … The Northern Auto Racing Club (NARC) 410 Sprint Car Series has rolled out a robust 26-race campaign for the 2024 season. The tour will invade 17 different dirt oval tracks in California, Oregon, and Washington and compete for more than $800,000 in prize money and awards.

The sanctioning bodies 65^th annual open wheel campaign will fire off on March 9^th at Kings Speedway in Hanford. Other highlights from the opening month include the $10,000 to win Mini Gold Cup at Chico on March 16^th and a return trip to Merced Speedway for a March Madness show on March 23^rd.

The NARC sprint cars will battle on the newly configured Stockton Dirt Track twice during the month of April. This includes the Asparagus Cup on April 6^th and the Salute to Leroy Van Conett on April 27^th. Those events will bookend the lucrative $11,000 to win April 13^th Peter Murphy Classic at Kings Speedway.

The month of May features a pair of races at the Tulare Thunderbowl Raceway (May 4^th and 18^th) and the Contra Costa County Clash at Antioch Speedway on May 11^th.

June is by far the busiest month on the schedule, featuring ten events at eight different venues. It kicks off with the popular Dave Bradway Jr. Memorial race at Placerville Speedway, which will run for the 33^rd time on June 1^st.

The centerpiece of the NARC schedule is an eight-race road show through the Pacific Northwest. The Fastest Five Days in Motorsports will get underway on June 12^th at Southern Oregon Speedway in Central Point, OR. That will be followed by shows at the Douglas County Dirtrack (Roseburg, OR), Cottage Grove Speedway (Cottage Grove, OR), Willamette Speedway (Lebanon, OR) and Grays Harbor Raceway (Elma, WA) on consecutive nights. All of these events pay $5,000 to win and $600 to start the feature.

After a short three-day intermission – which will be loaded with several fan-engagement events – the NARC sprint cars will tackle the crown jewel on the schedule, the $62,000 to win Super Dirt Cup at Skagit Speedway on June 20-22^nd.

The busy month concludes with the David Tarter Memorial at Silver Dollar Speedway on June 29^th.

Three more tracks are added to the mix during July. Petaluma Speedway will host its only NARC show of the season with the inaugural David Lindt Memorial ($5200 to win) on July 6th.  The 14^th Annual Howard Kaeding Classic, featuring a $6,900 payday to the winner at Ocean Speedway is next up on July 13th.  The NARC sprint cars plan to return to the newly reopened Santa Maria Speedway on July 27^th.

The NARC series is dark in August and September as the High Limit Series and the World of Outlaws stage dominate the calendar in California. At that point only four events remain on the schedule for those in the championship hunt. This includes the popular October 5^th Morrie Williams Memorial Twin-20’s event at Kings Speedway, and a big double-header at Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway and Kings Speedway on October 25-26^th.  The event at Kern Raceway will coincide with an NASCAR ARCA event taking place on the paved track.

The season wraps up on November 2^nd at the Stockton Dirt Track with the Tribute to Gary Patterson. This Triple Crown event is the championship night for the NARC 410 Racing Series, the Sprint Car Challenge Tour 360’s, and the JW Hunt non-wing series.

The NARC Championship Celebration awards presentation will take place on November 3^rd at the Brookside Country Club in Stockton, CA.

All of the 2024 events will be live-streamed on Floracing.

Corey Day and car owner Jason Meyers captured the NARC title in 2023.

For more information, go to NARC410.com.

2024 NARC 410 SPRINT CAR SERIES SCHEDULE

March 9 – Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA)
March 16 – Silver Dollar Speedway (Chico, CA)
March 23 – Merced Speedway (Merced, CA)
April 6 – Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA)
April 13 – Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA)
April 27 – Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA)
May 4 – Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, CA)
May 11 – Antioch Speedway (Antioch, CA)
May 18 – Thunderbowl Raceway (Tulare, CA)
June 1 – Placerville Speedway (Placerville, CA)
June 12 – Southern Oregon Speedway (Central Point, OR)
June 13 – Douglas County Dirtrack (Roseburg, OR)
June 14 – Cottage Grove Speedway (Cottage Grove, OR)
June 15 – Willamette Speedway (Lebanon, OR)
June 16 – Grays Harbor Raceway (Elma, WA)
June 20-22 – Skagit Speedway (Burlington, WA)
June 29 – Silver Dollar Speedway (Chico, CA)
July 6 – Petaluma Speedway (Petaluma, CA)
July 13 – Ocean Speedway (Watsonville, CA)
July 27 – Santa Maria Speedway (Nipomo, CA)
October 5 – Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA)
October 25 – Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway (Bakersfield, CA)
October 26 – Kings Speedway (Hanford, CA)
November 2 – Stockton Dirt Track (Stockton, CA)

Indianapolis, IN – The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Elite TEN National Championship, the apex of high school automotive engine rebuilding competitions, concluded with Forsyth Central High School Team Fragola, winning the championship title. Held at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show on December 7th-8th, 2023, in Indianapolis, this year’s event saw 32 teams from across the nation compete in the SEMA and PRI Playoffs, with the top 5 from each advancing to the Elite TEN Championship.

Forsyth Central High School Team Fragola from Georgia, under the guidance of Instructor Tyler Turner, delivered a stellar performance with an average time of 17:16, securing first place. York County School of Technology Team 1 from Pennsylvania, coached by Todd Kessler and sponsored by Motive Gear, earned second place with an average time of 18:22. The third, fourth, and fifth places were claimed by Forsyth Central High School Team JE Pistons, York County School of Technology Team NASCAR Tech, and CD Hylton High School Team SCAT, respectively.

A highlight of this year’s championship was the awarding of over three million dollars in scholarships to students who participated in the playoffs and championship. This significant investment in the future of automotive professionals underscores the importance and impact of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow program.

This program, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to automotive education, is made possible thanks to the generous support of our amazing sponsors and the dedicated efforts of countless volunteers. Their commitment to fostering the next generation of automotive experts is invaluable and deeply appreciated.
The scholarship opportunities offered by Ohio Technical College (OTC), Universal Technical Institute (UTI), and School of Automotive Machinists & Technology (SAM Tech) further exemplify the industry’s dedication to supporting aspiring automotive professionals.

The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Elite TEN National Championship not only serves as a platform for students to showcase their technical skills but also plays a crucial role in shaping the future of the automotive industry.

Contact:  For additional information in starting a team or sponsorship opportunities, contact Rodney Bingham at rbingham@hotroddersoftomorrow.org

BATAVIA, Ohio (December 8, 2023) – The highly entertaining Big River Steel Chase for the Championship – Presented by ARP is returning in 2024.  The next evolution of the Chase for the Championship will put an even greater emphasis on the final four drivers. The round-by-round format will continue to award teams cash prizes at four different intervals throughout the season. However, bonus points will not be awarded after each round. The Big River Steel Big Four will now be settled at the 20th Annual Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals on September 21. From there, the four championship contenders will battle for the 20th Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series National Championship at the remaining seven races of the season.The modified title format is already driving up purses for the new season. Sept. 28’s Jackson 100 at Brownstown Speedway and Oct. 5’s Pittsburgher now pay $50,000-to-win, both up from $30,000-to-win in 2023, simply because those crucial events are now part of the seven-race chase for the title. “It’s seven points events, and if we have a rainout along the way, it is what it is. We think that’s a unique group of racetracks,” Series Director Rick Schwallie said. “Brownstown’s a small place. Pittsburgh’s a bigger place; dry-slick usually. East Bay is wildly different than both of those. And then headed to Eldora. In that group of racetracks, the cream will rise to the top. And that’s how we’re going to crown our champion.” The four bonuses are:- Sunoco Road to Wheatland: May 25 at Lucas Oil Speedway; 32nd Annual Show-Me 100: 1. $2,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500 = $16,000 – Summit Racing Equipment Super Twelve: July 13 at Lucas Oil Speedway: 18th Annual Diamond Nationals: 1. $5,000, 2. $1,000, 3. $1,000, 4. $1,000, 5. $1,000, 6. $1,000, 7. $1,000, 8. $1,000, 9. $1,000, 10. $1,000, 11. $1,000, 12. $1,000 = $16,000 – UNOH Great Eight: August 24 at Port Royal Speedway: The Rumble by the River: 1. $7,500, 2. $1,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,500, 7. $1,500, 8. $1,500 = $18,000 – Big River Steel Big Four: September 21 at Knoxville Raceway: Late Model Knoxville Nationals: 1. $10,000, 2. $2,000, 3. $2,000, 4. $2,000 = $16,000 Big River Steel Big Four Championship Events:Date – Venue – Event – To WinSept. 27 – Brownstown Speedway – 3rd Annual CJ Rayburn Memorial – $10,000Sept. 28 – Brownstown Speedway – 45th Annual Jackson 100 – $50,000Oct. 1 – Atomic Speedway – The Night the Stars Come Out – $20,000Oct. 4 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – 36th Annual Pittsburgher – $10,000Oct. 5 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – 36th Annual Pittsburgher – $50,000Oct. 10 – East Bay Raceway Park – The Grand Finale (Prelim; Non-Points) – $5,000Oct. 11 – East Bay Raceway Park – The Grand Finale (Prelim; Non-Points) – $5,000Oct. 12 – East Bay Raceway Park – The Grand Finale – $50,000Oct. 18 – Eldora Speedway – 44th Annual Dirt Track World Championship (Prelim; Non-Points)Oct. 19 – Eldora Speedway – 44th Annual Dirt Track World Championship – $100,000 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Point Fund:1. $200,0002. $150,0003. $125,0004. $100,0005. $75,0006. $60,0007. $50,0008. $45,0009. $40,00010. $35,00011. $30,00012. $25,000Chase Bonuses: $66,000Point Fund: $935,000Total: $1,001,000 For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. About Big River Steel a U.S. Steel Company:Big River Steel started in 2014 in an area of northeast Arkansas that has been called “steel mill heaven.” They’ve we’ve always been about more than just building a steel mill. In fact, they’ve always been about more than just building a steel company. Big River takes a visionary, entrepreneurial approach to the ever-changing American manufacturing industry. They’re reimagining what it means to be a steel company in the global marketplace. To keep pace with evolving and emerging industries, they’ve attracted and trained the best steel technicians in the business. They’ve equipped them with the most advanced technology to make the steels customers need today and a decade from now. All while creating minimal impact on the environment. From their Flex Mill® equipment to AI technology to their partnerships with academic research institutes, they’re daring to be more than what you’d expect from a steel company.

BATAVIA, Ohio (December 6, 2023) – Hudson O’Neal claimed the 2023 Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge. Brandon Ford, based in Tampa Florida, not only sponsors this category but also provides the “Official Pace Truck” for the series at all events. The Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge was a mini-series within the 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule that awarded points to drivers at the 13 tape-delayed events airing on the MAVTV Motorsports Network. In 13 events, O’Neal finished in the top five on ten occasions and went to Victory Lane three times. O’Neal will take home the $15,000 prize at the Championship Awards Banquet on December 8. Jonathan Davenport will earn $5,000 as runner-up in the Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge. Ricky Thornton Jr. finished third, earning $2,000. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. 2023 Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge:Sat. Jan. 28 – Golden Isles Speedway – Waynesville, GA – $25,000 – Brandon OvertonThurs. Feb 9 – East Bay Raceway Park – Tampa, FL – $10,000 – Hudson O’NealFri.. Feb 10 – East Bay Raceway Park – Tampa, FL – $12,000 – Hudson O’NealSat. Feb 11 – East Bay Raceway Park – Tampa, FL – $15,000 – Rained OutSat. May 27 – Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO – $6,000 – Jonathan DavenportSat. May 27 – Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO – $50,000 – Devin MoranSat. Jun. 24 – Lernerville Speedway – Sarver, PA – $50,000 – Ricky Thornton Jr.Sat. Jul. 8 – Deer Creek Speedway – Spring Valley, MN – $50,000 – Bobby PierceSat. Jul. 15 – Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO – $15,000 – Jonathan DavenportSat. Jul. 22 – Huset’s Speedway – Brandon, SD – $53,000 – Brandon SheppardSat. Aug. 12 – Florence Speedway – Union, KY – $75,000 – Bobby PierceSat. Aug. 26 – Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, PA – $50,000 – Hudson O’NealSat. Sep. 16 – Knoxville Raceway – Knoxville, IA – $50,000 – Ricky Thornton Jr.Sat. Oct. 21 – Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH – $100,000 – Brandon Sheppard About Brandon Ford:Brandon Ford, located in Tampa, FL, has won Ford’s prestigious President’s Award for 20 consecutive years, saluting the top-performing Ford and Lincoln dealerships that pursue excellence in the highest levels of customer satisfaction in both sales and service. Brandon Ford has one of the largest inventories of new and pre-owned vehicles in the nation. Brandon Ford is centrally located just minutes away from the Crosstown, I-75 and I-4. They are located at the corners of State Roads 301 and 60, with entrances at both sides. Their hours are posted on their website for your convenience, as well as contact phone numbers for each of their departments. To learn more about Brandon Ford or if you are interested in purchasing a vehicle, visit: www.BrandonFord.com.

CONCORD, NC (Dec. 6, 2023) – If there was one driver and team that didn’t want the 2023 season to end, it was Zach Daum and Trifecta Motorsports. Fortunately, 2024 is right around the corner.

Daum, 32, of Pocahontas, IL, will contest the entire 2024 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota schedule with the team from Tulsa, OK, one season after earning five Feature wins, making up over 200 points in the standings and coming up one spot short of a repeat championship.

Their surge from ninth all the way up to second in the driver’s points standings was one of the largest turnarounds in modern-day national Midget series history, leaving everyone, Daum included, to wonder what might have been had he been in the seat of the Trifecta #7U from the start of the season.

“We showed speed right off the bat, and I feel like we only got better as the year went on,” Daum said.

Team owners Staton Flurry and Steve Carbone made the change in the driver’s seat in June, putting Daum in the car 1/3 of the way through the 2023 schedule. By season’s end, they clinched the Xtreme Outlaw-POWRi Challenge Series championship and narrowly lost out on the team points championship in the final weekend.

It was a season so unforgettable, they couldn’t resist coming back for more.

“It didn’t make it easier – it made it happen,” Carbone said of their results in 2023. “Our run on tour last year was kind of a one-and-done, like, ‘Hey, we’re just going to go run it so I can say that I ran it.’ I’ve always wanted to be a car owner, always wanted to go run a national tour for a year.

“I really thought I was going to the lake next year.”

Going on seven years of team co-ownership in 2024, Carbone has seen several drivers come through the Trifecta shop in his time at the helm of the 7U team, but few like Daum. They both share a similar background in pavement open-wheel racing, which Carbone said may be a contributing factor to their eye-to-eye communication and understanding at the track.

“Zach’s just different,” Carbone said. “He is one of the smartest racers I’ve ever watched.”

Before their first trip to Victory Lane together, Trifecta had gone several years racing a handful of national Midget series events every year but remained without a Feature win. Daum brought it to them at Wayne County (IL) Speedway in June – twice in one weekend – and in came the attention and the support for a 2024 campaign.

“I was kind of blown away – the phone calls that I’ve received since Zach started driving for us,” Carbone said. “I’m pretty good at soliciting some help along the way, but the people who just love Zach and were willing to open up their checkbooks and make sure it happens again – that was a big deal.”

For most of his career, Daum has wrenched on and housed his equipment at his own shop in Greenville, IL. It’s been a change for him having the 7U operation housed completely at the Trifecta Motorsports shop over 400 miles away, but a welcomed one considering his duties building King Chassis during the day and being a father at home in the evening.

“You always seem to make time for whatever you’ve gotta get done, but time is getting thinner and thinner to find,” Daum said. “Them being able to keep it [at their shop] and work on it and we show up to the racetrack and we’re ready to go – that says a lot for my sanity.”

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Prior to their full-time pairing, Daum had raced select events in Trifecta’s second car and formed a primitive working relationship with Carbone and crew chief Bobby Milliser. That became another change for Daum in going from his own operation back to driving for another team, but the chemistry is there and the results speak for themselves.

“We all have the same mindset – you know you’re not going to win every night, but you’re damn sure going to try,” Daum said. “We all just get each other. We’re all cut from different molds, but we all have the same purpose. That’s to win races and be competitive and be on the podium every night the 7U rolls out.

“It’s been fun. Haven’t had too many nights where we’ve wanted to kill each other, so that’s always a plus.”

If hard work and dedication was driving force behind their first season, then the results are the signs that point toward their potential for 2024. Daum and Trifecta are coming for the Xtreme Outlaw Series championship as one of national Midget racing’s newest nightly contenders.

“As long as we do what we did last year – we win races, we run up front, we podium a lot, we should be right there in the hunt again,” Daum said.

“We absolutely expect to win,” Carbone said.

The 2024 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota campaign opens with the first two races – March 15-16 at the Southern Illinois Center in Du Quoin, IL. If you can’t be at the track, stream all 30 races of the new season live on DIRTVision.

The Richmond, IN driver will join Max McLaughlin and Dustin Sorensen as Rookie of the Year contenders

CONCORD, NC – December 6, 2023 – At 16 years old, Tristan Chamberlain has an opportunity many his age can only dream about.

He’ll join the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series full-time in 2024, driving Holly and Wayne Gibson’s #20TC car. In doing so, he’ll become the youngest contender for the Rookie of the Year title, starting at Volusia Speedway Park’s Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 17-20.

“I didn’t think this would happen until I was at least in my 20s,” Chamberlain said. “It’s not a lot of pressure, but I’m nervous and excited. Not many 16-year-olds get the chance to race with the World of Outlaws. I’m definitely humbled and overwhelmed. But it’s cool, and I’m excited to go do it.”

It’s an opportunity he won’t be doing alone, as he’ll have his family by his side. His father, Duane, a former racer, will be Chamberlain’s crew chief in the Richmond, IN driver’s inaugural World of Outlaws season. His mom and sister will also be helping with the team’s merchandise at most of the races.

“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do,” Chamberlain said. “It’s something my dad has always wanted to do and it’s something we get to do together. And I think it’s going to be a pretty cool experience for both of us.

“It’s going to be a family thing. It’s something we all love. Holly and Wayne Gibson are giving us a chance to do something we’ve always wanted to do, and it’ll be a fun experience for all of us.”

Like his son, Duane is also grateful for the opportunity to travel with Tristan up and down the road, giving him advice along the way.

“I’m extremely excited that he’s getting the chance to do this at all on a full-time level,” Duane Chamberlain said. “Especially the fact that he’s only 16 years old. I think that we’ll turn more heads once people see how talented he really is.”

That family atmosphere is what Gibson sought when selecting Tristan to drive his Late Model in 2024.

“I think at 16 years old, we have a very mature, very talented young driver,” Gibson said. “From our standpoint, he’s a better kid than maybe even a racecar driver. He’s got a maturity about him that we’re excited about. He’s got a passion we’re excited about. And the fact that Duane, his dad, who’s been a racer his whole life has decided to take his racing career and put it in the back seat for Tristan excites us.

“We’ve decided to do this thing in more of a family atmosphere and consider the Chamberlain’s part of our family.”

While Chamberlain will run full-time on a national tour in 2024, it’s not his first time competing against the best driver’s dirt Late Model racing has to offer. He finished 18th at last year’s World 100 and earned the event’s Rookie of the Year honors.

It’s a result that gives him a lot of confidence entering Volusia—a track similar in size to Eldora.

“It builds up my confidence knowing I can run against these guys,” Chamberlain said. “They’re the best around. And just being able to run top 15 is a big accomplishment. Going into next year, just running with all these guys, I think I can learn a lot from them, racing against them almost every weekend. It’ll definitely be a lot of learning for me.”

Gibson also realizes the learning curve that’s ahead of his driver in 2024. But he said he knows Chamberlain will give it everything when the #20TC Longhorn Chassis, powered by Spec Racing Engines, hits the track.

“We can hardly wait to get down to Volusia,” Gibson said. “As good as Tristan is, there’s no illusion that we’re going to dominate in any form because we’re racing against the most professional and the best racers in the world. Our goal is to compete, and we believe Tristan will do that.”

Chamberlain kicks off the opportunity of a lifetime when the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models open the season at Volusia Speedway Park Jan. 17-20 during Sunshine Nationals, a true Late Model Palooza. FOR TICKETS, CLICK HERE.

BATAVIA, Ohio (December 5, 2023) – After coming up just short of the Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup title one year ago, Ricky Thornton Jr. found redemption in 2023.  The mini-series within the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule consisted of 16 events that boasted $30,000 or more to the winner. Of those 16 events, Thornton Jr. finished inside the top ten 12 times, 11 of which were top five performances, and went to victory lane in six of the 16 crown jewel events on the schedule. Thornton Jr. will receive a $15,000 check at the Championship Awards Banquet on December 8th. Finishing second through fifth in the Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup were Hudson O’Neal, Devin Moran, Jonathan Davenport, and Tim McCreadie. Those drivers earned $6,000, $4,000, $3,000, and $2,000 respectively. For the latest news, results, championship standings and more about the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, please visit www.lucasdirt.com. 2023 Arizona Sport Shirts Crown Jewel Cup:Sat. May 13 – Fairbury Speedway – Fairbury, IL – $30,000 – Bobby PierceSat. May 27 – Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO – $50,000 – Devin MoranSat. Jun. 3 – West Virginia Motor Speedway – Mineral Wells, WV – $50,000 – Rained OutSat. Jun. 17 – Smoky Mountain Speedway – Maryville, TN – $50,000 – Ricky Thornton Jr.Sat. Jun. 24 – Lernerville Speedway – Sarver, PA – $50,000 – Ricky Thornton Jr.Sat. Jul. 1 – Muskingum County Speedway – Zanesville, OH – $30,000 – Ricky Thornton Jr.Sat. Jul. 8 – Deer Creek Speedway – Spring Valley, MN – $50,000 – Bobby PierceSat. Jul. 22 – Huset’s Speedway – Brandon, SD – $53,000 – Brandon SheppardSat. Aug. 12 – Florence Speedway – Union, KY – $75,000 – Bobby PierceSat. Aug. 19 – Batesville Motor Speedway – Batesville, AR – $50,000 – Dale McDowellSat. Aug. 26 – Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, PA – $50,000 – Hudson O’NealSun. Sep. 3 – Tyler County Speedway – Middlebourne, WV – $30,000 – Jonathan DavenportSat. Sep. 16 – Knoxville Raceway – Knoxville, IA – $50,000 – Ricky Thornton Jr.Sat. Sep. 23 – Brownstown Speedway – Brownstown, IN – $30,000 – Ricky Thornton Jr.Sat. Sep. 30 – Pittsburgh’s PA Motor Speedway – Imperial, PA – $30,000 – Ricky Thornton Jr.Sat. Oct. 21 – Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH – $100,000 – Brandon Sheppard

After five consecutive World of Outlaws championships with Kasey Kahne Racing, Bowman is joining TRICON Garage for next seasonMOORESVILLE, NC (December 5, 2023) – Andrew Bowman has found himself on an interesting journey. A journey that’s led from Sprint Cars to NASCAR. After five consecutive World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car titles with Kasey Kahne Racing, TRICON Garage has brought Bowman aboard Tanner Gray’s NASCAR Truck Series team for the 2024 season.The starting line for Bowman’s journey was painted in a small western Ohio town named Elida. Born into a racing family, and surrounded by Sprint Car racing, his path to a motorsports career was forged early on.   “I started when my dad took my brother and I to the shop where he was working on Sprint Cars since basically my brother and I were born,” Bowman recalled. “Going there and learning growing up. The guy that he was working for – Mark Long – decided to retire from Sprint Car racing and sell his stuff to his cousin – Darren Long. That was in ’99, I believe. From there on, we just went to the shop every single night learning the ins and outs of Sprint Cars.”Throughout his youth, Bowman soaked up knowledge and experience working with his father. Once Darren Long retired, Bowman and his brother – Trey – went out on their own working with Shawn Dancer. Eventually, Bowman graduated college and came to a fork in the road.“By that time, I’m graduating college, which has nothing to do with racing at all,” Bowman explained. “So, I got a message from, I believe my brother, saying he saw on Twitter that Joe Trenca from New York was hiring. So, at that point I’m wondering do I go ahead and make my decision to go Sprint Car racing as a career? So, I did. I got hired by the Mucci Motorsports #98 with Joe Trenca behind the wheel.”It wasn’t long before Bowman was introduced to Justin Adams with Kasey Kahne Racing, who brought him aboard to join Brad Sweet’s #49 team as a Tire Specialist for the 2018 season. Since then, a magical run followed. The team won nine races that year and finished second in points before going on a run of five straight championships with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Bowman has been a part of 65 World of Outlaws Feature victories with KKR.“It’s kind of like a dream come true, but sometimes I still feel like I’m living in a dream,” Bowman said of the run. “I just remember at the 2018 World Finals when Donny (Schatz) had his 200-plus point lead. Going into it, I remember being really mad that it wasn’t us. I wanted to work harder to achieve that, which we did.”Now, Bowman is set to take on a new challenge by joining TRICON. The move was primarily motivated by his desire to focus more on family. Transitioning to the NASCAR Truck Series allows him to remain in racing while having more time at home.“When I found out my girlfriend was pregnant, I still wanted to Sprint Car race, but I knew at some point I’d probably need to come off the road full-time to tend to my kid,” Bowman said. “And at that point, George Loux from KKR spoke to me and basically said if I ever want to come off the road, he could help me get into the NASCAR world. So, I’d say probably sometime between California and World Finals I got ahold of him and he vouched for me. Right away he told me to come to the shop and talk to one of the crew chiefs and I did. One thing led to another and they hired me a couple days later.”The Trucks will tackle a 23-race schedule next year, making Bowman’s travel much less extensive. He’ll be an at-track Tire Specialist, similar to his role with KKR, while also helping in the Mooresville, NC-based shop. After a life spent in Sprint Car racing, Bowman is looking forward to learning more with a new opportunity.“I’ll be a mechanic as well as a Tire Specialist at the racetrack,” Bowman said. “So, I’ll be at the shop and part of the track crew. I’ll be able to fly in and fly right back out and still have a home life… I’m looking forward to learning how the Trucks work. I don’t know anything on the asphalt side of racing. I’ve always been on the dirt side of everything, so I’m interested to see how those type of race cars react on racetracks or in different situations.”While Bowman is excited for the next chapter, it also brings a bittersweet side. He’s spent his entire life in the Sprint Car pit area, and over the last several years has been at Sprint Car races nearly every weekend. There was a family atmosphere to it, he said, one aspect he’ll miss.“I feel like everybody in the Sprint Car world is one giant family,” Bowman said. “I just feel like in the dirt world the teams are basically family. Everybody loves each other and everything. I think that’s going to be the most difficult for me.”But even though it won’t be the focal point of his life anymore, Bowman still intends to take in some Sprint Car races when time permits. He may not work in the dirt side of the racing world anymore, but he’ll always be a part of the Sprint Car family.“Oh yeah, I’m going to try to get to some World of Outlaws events as time allows me,” Bowman said. Bowman’s NASCAR season will begin a week after the World of Outlaws kick off the 2024 campaign at Volusia Speedway Park’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Feb. 7-10). For tickets, CLICK HERE.If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision.

A longtime supporter of the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, Chevrolet Performance confirmed its commitment to grassroots competition by signing a new 3-year deal continuing as a major sponsor with the national event series dedicated to Detroit Iron. 

“We’re proud to have Chevrolet Performance as a major sponsor and contingency supporter of our series”, said Steve Wolcott, President & CEO of NMCA. “Chevrolet Performance has long supported our dedication to homegrown performance, and this new agreement cements that backing for years to come.”

In addition to its major sponsorship of NMCA through 2026, Chevrolet Performance continues as presenting sponsor of several core classes including LME Street King, Proform Rumble, and all-new Scoggin Dickey Street Warrior 10.10. Chevrolet Performance also retains its position as title sponsor of the COPO Camaro Shootout in Norwalk, Ohio, the LSX Shootout in Madison, Illinois, and presenting sponsor of the NMCA World Finals in Indianapolis. 

Additionally, Chevrolet continues as the Official Truck and Tow Vehicle of the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals, having recently delivered a pair of Sterling Gray Metallic 2024 Silverado 3500 High Country trucks that serve as racing support and safety vehicles for every NMCA event as well as additional production services clients.

“From the drag strip to the show field, NMCA offers a fantastic venue for our customers to show what Chevrolet Performance is all about,” said Jessica Earl, Specialty Marketing Manager at Chevrolet Performance. “We couldn’t be more excited to continue this partnership through 2026, and we’re proud that our Silverado 3500 trucks will keep the series moving and the racers safe again this season.”

The 2024 Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals season begins at Rockingham Dragway in early April at the first of three events shared with its sister series the Holley NMRA Ford Nationals with the NMRA/NMCA All-Star Nationals. In early May the series heads to the middle of the U.S. for the NMRA/NMCA Race For The Rings at World Wide Technology Raceway. Later that same month, NMCA returns to the historic and picturesque Beech Bend Raceway Park for the NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem. In July the series heads north as the NMRA/NMCA Power Festival returns to US 131 Motorsports Park. NMCA heads back to Summit Motorsports Park for the All-American Nationals in late August. Closing out the 2024 season, the series returns to Lucas Oil Raceway for the World Street Finals.

For more on the series, visit NMCAdigital.com, and to learn what Chevrolet Performance has to offer, visit Chevrolet.com/performance-parts.

CONCORD, NC – December 5, 2023 – Dustin Sorensen grew up watching the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models Series at his home track. And now, he’ll compete against them every night.

The Rochester, MN driver will join the Series in 2024, racing for Rookie of the Year honors in his family-owned #19.

Sorensen first saw the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models sitting in the grandstands at Deer Creek Speedway and said he’s loved them ever since.

“I remember the Gopher 50 growing up at Deer Creek, my home track,” Sorensen said. “And I loved watching the races there.”

Deer Creek was also the site of his best Series finish in eight starts—a third place behind World of Outlaws champions Bobby Pierce and Brandon Sheppard.

The podium finish boosted the confidence of the 23-year-old driver, who’s using it as fuel for 2024.

“(Deer Creek) is a track that I probably have more laps around than anyone else I raced against that night,” Sorensen said. “That’s a big part of why I ran so good is because I’m so comfortable there. It also made me realize I could probably be good and run better at other places if I could learn to adapt more quickly.”

While Sorensen is preparing for his first season with the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models, he’s no stranger to a national tour. Two years ago, he won the United States Modified Touring Series championship—a feat also claimed by Series competitor Ryan Gustin.

Sorensen said it’s more travel that he’s dealt with in the past but something he’s prepared for.

“It isn’t quite as rigorous of a schedule with USMTS,” Sorensen said. “Living in Minnesota we aren’t as far from home as we will be now or be on the road for as long as we will be with the World of Outlaws. But I have experience going to new tracks, and I’ll adapt quickly to that, and it’s just being on the road.”

As Sorensen enters his rookie season with the World of Outlaws, he knows his experience will help him, especially at tracks near home like Deer Creek and Mississippi Thunder Speedway, where he won a Dirt Kings Series Feature in August. And with that knowledge, his expectations are set for 2024.

“I guess I just want to be competitive and be consistently inside the top 10 on tour,” Sorensen said. “If we can knock off a couple of wins, that’d be great.”

From the grandstands at Deer Creek to the driver’s seat of his Late Model, Sorensen said he’s excited about what’s to come next season.

“There’s no better place to run Late Models than with the World of Outlaws,” Sorensen said.

Sorensen and the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models kick off the 2024 season at Volusia Speedway Park during Sunshine Nationals Jan. 17-20, as part of the Late Model Palooza. FOR TICKETS, CLICK HERE.

1st December 2023— Drift driver Steve “Baggsy” Biagioni, has officially unleashed a true engineering masterpiece on to the drift scene – the SB Motorsport X Quinn M-Sport X Motorsport 56 2024 GT86. This awe-inspiring custom designed and built creation is the result of a collaborative effort between SB Motorsport, Quinn M-Sport, and Motorsport 56, bringing together some of the industry’s top talents.Click here for photos & videosFacebookInstagramYouTubeBaggsyBoy.comIn His Words… “I’m incredibly excited about the debut of my 2024 GT86 drift car. It’s been a long and meticulous journey building this machine, ensuring every detail is just right. We’ve taken our time, not rushing the process, and I believe we’ve done an exceptional job. This car is not just a local contender; it’s designed to be a global force at drift events worldwide. The GT86, with its amazing platform, provided the perfect canvas for this project, and the new 2JZ engine package takes it to a whole new level.”The initial release will be at the ST Suspension Booth at Essen Motorshow, followed by appearances at the Monster Energy conference, the Autosport Show, and the Snap On Franchisee show in February. It’s an honor to unveil this masterpiece at such prestigious events. This build stands out as one of the best in the scene, featuring full carbon kevlar from HGK Racing. The collaboration between SB Motorsport, Motorsport 56, and Quinn M-Sport has been instrumental in bringing this vision to life. Motorsport 56 handled the initial fabrication and wiring, while Quinn M-Sport took charge of the dry build and paint. I can’t wait to unleash the full potential of this GT86 on the track and share it with the global drifting community. It’s more than just a car; it’s a testament to the dedication and expertise of everyone involved in this incredible project.” Power and Performance: Under the hood sits an incredible DY Engine Services 2JZ built engine, tuned to deliver a tyre shredding 1000hp and 900nm of torque. Not just that, but extra punch is added by the Garret G35 1150 turbo, Turbosmart wastegate, Walton Motorsport exhaust manifold, and a Vibrant Performance titanium exhaust system.   Fueling the Fire: Fueled by Sunoco E85 Race Fuel and a Radium Engineering fuel system, this GT86 is ready to race with ASNU 1500cc injectors and a K&N air filter. Keeping it all cool is a Forge Motorsport intercooler and radiator, supported by Funk Motorsport heat management, Vibrant Performance engine fittings, and HD clamps. Samco Sport engine hoses ensure everything stays connected in the most extreme on-track conditions.   Drivetrain Dominance: Shifting gears is handled by a fully built Quaife 69G 6-speed gearbox with a Competition Clutch triple disc, while the Winters/Sikky diff and subframe provide the necessary stability for Baggsy’s on-the-door drift runs.   Suspension and Handling: The GT86 drift car boasts ST Branded KW 3-way competition suspension, coupled with a Wisefab v2 suspension setup; ensuring precision control over every drift. Rolling on iconic BBS LM wheels, the GT86 is as stylish as it is powerful.   Safety First: Of course, inside the cockpit, safety is paramount with Sparco seats and belts, complemented by a Wilwood brake system and Hel Performance brake linesTech and Electronics: The brains behind the operation include a Link ECU, Motec PDM, AEM dash, and Motorsport 56 wiring, forming a cutting-edge electronic architecture.   Aesthetics and Branding: The eye-catching design of Baggsy’s GT86 is courtesy of Fleet Livery Solutions, using high-quality Arlon vinyl for a striking visual impact.Check out our new YouTube video of the GT86 at Essen Motorshow 2023.  Want to know more? Follow Baggsy’s journey with the new GT86 on social media @BaggsyBoyUK.