Super DIRTcar Series stars celebrate the careers of Northeast Dirt Hall of Fame 2021 inductees Brett Hearn and Pat Ward WEEDSPORT, NY – ​​The Super DIRTcar Series returns to Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, July 25, for the Hall of Fame 100 – a $10,000-to-win NAPA Super DIRT Week XLIX Qualifier for the Billy Whittaker Cars 200. It’s an event that bears its name from another historic event that takes place three days prior.On Thursday, July 22, two of the Series’ biggest stars will be inducted in the Northeast Dirt Hall of Fame, located directly in front of the state-of-the-art speedway. They are the all-time Series champion and Feature win leader Brett “The Jett” Hearn and Series veteran Pat Ward, who has five Super DIRTcar Series win and a plethora of trophies from tracks across the Northeast.Ward, the “Genoa Giant,” was also partially responsible for building the foundation of Dirt Modified racing with his history as a chassis builder.“Pat Ward has done a lot for the modified division,” said Ward’s Gypsum Racing teammate Larry Wight. “He worked at Show Car Engineering building race cars. Then the Show Car burned down and that was the end of it but when you look back at history, the way the cars look today really stems from Pat and his car. He was one of the first ones to build a conventional body from a Gremlin-style car. There’s a lot of history with the “Genoa Giant.”A good portion of that history has been spent with the Wight family and Gypsum on the side of his car. You’ll rarely see the #42P or Ward and the #99L of Wight – who currently rides eighth in Series points with on top-five and four top-10s – far apart in the pit area.“It was really cool to have been the main sponsor for him for a couple of years,” Wight said. “Then we got into being a car owner and Pat was our driver. I think it’s been over twenty years that he’s been driving for us. We’re really happy as a family for Pat to be going into the Hall.”Their tie goes beyond the business of racing, too.“He’s taught me a lot about racing and working on the cars and even just being the best person, I could be,” Wight continued. “He was like an Uncle to me. I was always in the shop helping him and then when I got a Sportsman, he was helping me. I used to ride in the top of his stacker with the Sportsman because his hauler held three cars. We’ve always had a really good relationship.”While Wight saw Ward as a role model, Australian native Peter Britten – who is currently sixth in Series points (only 15 points out of third) – has done the same with Hearn.“Brett who?” Britten joked. “Racing against Brett Hearn for the latter part of his career and seeing what he’s been able to build and accomplish has been really inspiring. To be so successful for so long is a testament to how hard he worked and how he was able to surround himself with good people. That’s always been one of his strengths. He was able to put teams around him to survive in this deal.” Hearn was one of the first Big Block Modified drivers to sport a stacker hauler and corporate sponsorship. His persona was built through professionalism with sponsors, taking time with fans, and ferocity on the racetrack. That perfect storm of attributes shaped Hearn’s legacy not only in dirt modified racing but in American auto racing.“I look up to him as a racer but more so how he was able to build a career and a foundation for himself,” Britten continued. “I know things are different than the way it used to be but at the same time I feel like we are on an upswing as a Series. General racing fans out there know more about Big Blocks than they have in a long time. It can help bring sponsorship along too like I was with Pepsi for our Land of Legends Raceway program. There’s no one more deserving to go into the Hall of Fame than him and I wish him well on all his future endeavors.”For Weedsport Speedway track promoter and Series star Jimmy Phelps, seeing his fellow competitors get inducted into the Hall of Fame on the same weekend as one of his biggest events is a rewarding experience.“It’s a bit of a catch 22 when the guys you race against start getting inducted into the Hall of Fame,” Phelps said. “On one hand, great for them but on the other that means I’m getting a little older. Both Brett Hearn and Pat Ward are great racers who left a huge mark on our area’s racing. I am proud that we at Weedsport Speedway are a part of that whole thing. It’s well-deserving for sure.”Phelps is also eager for fans to return to the historic 3/8-mile speedway again after the lack of events in 2020.“We’ve put a lot of effort into the atmosphere and the show,” Phelps noted. “There’s going to be live music and all the entertainment we are known for pre-race. We have also been making some big gains on the racetrack. It’s getting where we know what to do prep-wise to ensure multiple lanes of racing. We’re excited to get the Series back to the track and open the gates up to fans again. That’s what it’s all about. We didn’t get to do that last year and we missed it.”Race fans can join in the Hall of Fame celebration starting on Thursday, July 22 at the Northeast Dirt Hall of Fame 2021 induction ceremony at 7 pm. Then on Sunday, July 25, be there at Weedsport Speedway for 100 laps of action for $10,000 and a guaranteed start at NAPA Super DIRT Week XLIX (Oct. 6-10). If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all of the action live on DIRTVision with the annual Platinum FAST PASS or monthly FAST PASS subscription.PHOTO: Nick Graziano

The Super DIRTcar Series is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel), Chevy Performance Parts, iRacing (Official Online Racing Game) and NAPA Auto Parts. Contingency sponsors include: ARP (Automotive Racing Products), ASI Race Wear, Bicknell Racing Products, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Drydene, Fox Factory, MSD, and Wrisco (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including: FireAde, Intercomp, and Racing Electronics

Greenwood, NE (July 21, 2021) – Tyler Erb flexed his muscles on Wednesday Night leading all 30 laps to win the Al Belt Custom Homes I-80 Nationals at I-80 Speedway. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series regular picked up his first series win since his two early season victories at East Bay earlier this year. Ricky Weiss came home in second after starting in sixth. A hard-charging, wall running, Ricky Thornton Jr. came from the 13th starting spot to finish in third, earning another podium finish at I-80 Speedway. Monday night’s winner, Brandon Overton finished fourth with Stormy Scott completing the top five. The race was slowed by three Stop-Tech Cautions as Erb held off Weiss by 1.03 seconds for the win. Stormy Scott held the second spot until Weiss got by him just before the lap 22 caution for a slowing Scott Bloomquist.  Erb had Weiss breathing down his neck before the yellow flag came out with eight laps to go, allowing Erb to pull way in the final laps for the win. “Right before they threw the caution, I saw Randall’s stick close up. I was probably going to move up the lap before the caution and it kind of made it little easier on my mind. Honestly, after last night everyone was racing for second. We worked on our car the best we could. I want to thank Brandon Overton for coming in here and whipping up on us, it makes everyone better.” Weiss, a former Sunoco North-South 100 winner came home in second behind Erb. “We were really good on the long runs. I think he (Erb) was little bit better on the short runs. I definitely didn’t want to see that caution. I am just proud of my guys. Glad to get back up here on the podium and to be consistent again. Last night we held our heads high, and we knew we had to be better and tonight proved it. Tomorrow will be another day and hopefully we can be up here tomorrow night one spot better.”   Ricky Thornton Jr. had another impressive race at I-80 to come home in third. “That was fun. I wasn’t quite as good the middle and bottom as I wanted to be. After there was that big pile-up in three and four, we knocked the right rear off the car. I was just going to go for broke. I was going to stay around the cushion. I never felt like I was far enough ahead of Weiss that I could run my line again. To start 13th and finish third we’re definitely happy.” The winner’s Eric and Kelly Brock Best Performance Motorsports Rocket Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by M&W Transport, Roberts Bee Company, Posi Flow, Bazell Race Fuels, Go Lithium, Lucas Oil Products, Keyser Manufacturing, First Class Septic, and KBC Graphics Completing the top ten were Spencer Hughes, Chase Junghans, Jonathan Davenport, Tyler Bruening, and Jimmy Owens. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Al Belt Custom Homes I-80 NationalsWednesday, July 21st, 2021I-80 Speedway – Greenwood, NE Allstar Performance Time TrialsFast Time Group A: Jonathan Davenport / 17.242 seconds (overall)Fast Time Group B: Jake Neal / 17.726 seconds Penske Race Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps): 1. 40B-Kyle Bronson[2]; 2. 71-Hudson O’Neal[4]; 3. 49-Jonathan Davenport[6]; 4. 76-Brandon Overton[5]; 5. 24-Bill Leighton[1]; 6. 0-Scott Bloomquist[3]; 7. 3S-Brian Shirley[7]; 8. 7R-Ross Robinson[9]; 9. 7D-Dusty Leonard[8]; 10. 45-Dan Battaglia[11]; 11. 26JR-Corey Zeitner[10] Summit Racing Equipment Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps): 1. 11H-Spencer Hughes[5]; 2. 20-Jimmy Owens[3]; 3. 2S-Stormy Scott[6]; 4. 16-Tyler Bruening[4]; 5. 157-Mike Marlar[7]; 6. 22H-Daniel Hilsabeck[8]; 7. 80-Allan Hopp[1]; 8. 6H-Al Humphrey[9]; 9. 14M-Reid Millard[11]; 10. 10C-Junior Coover[10]; 11. 04-Tad Pospisil[2] Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps): 1. 1S-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 2. 32S-Chris Simpson[3]; 3. 22M-Charlie McKenna[2]; 4. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[4]; 5. 1C-Chad Simpson[8]; 6. 25-Shane Clanton[5]; 7. 39-Tim McCreadie[11]; 8. 14J-Jake Neal[6]; 9. 99B-Boom Briggs[9]; 10. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[10]; 11. 49T-Jake Timm[7] Ohlins Shocks Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps): 1. 7W-Ricky Weiss[3]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[6]; 3. 66C-Matt Cosner[1]; 4. 18J-Chase Junghans[4]; 5. 14-Josh Richards[5]; 6. 98-Ben Schaller[7]; 7. 22F-Chris Ferguson[2]; 8. 1-Earl Pearson Jr[11]; 9. 3C-Mike Collins[10]; 10. 52-Brian Kosiski[8]; 11. 53-Andrew Kosiski[9] LINE-X B-Main #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 66C-Matt Cosner[1]; 2. 1C-Chad Simpson[3]; 3. 98-Ben Schaller[4]; 4. 22H-Daniel Hilsabeck[5]; 5. 24-Bill Leighton[2]; 6. 49T-Jake Timm[10]; 7. 7D-Dusty Leonard[8]; 8. 7R-Ross Robinson[7]; 9. 99B-Boom Briggs[9]; 10. 04-Tad Pospisil[6]; 11. 14M-Reid Millard[11]; 12. 10C-Junior Coover[12]; 13. 45-Dan Battaglia[13] UNOH B-Main #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 0-Scott Bloomquist[1]; 2. 39-Tim McCreadie[6]; 3. 157-Mike Marlar[2]; 4. 22F-Chris Ferguson[3]; 5. 1-Earl Pearson Jr[8]; 6. 3S-Brian Shirley[5]; 7. 3C-Mike Collins[10]; 8. 6H-Al Humphrey[7]; 9. 26JR-Corey Zeitner[13]; 10. 53-Andrew Kosiski[12]; 11. 52-Brian Kosiski[9]; 12. 80-Allan Hopp[4]; 13. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[11]

Liberty 100 to be made up as 60-lap Feature on Wednesday, August 4 with previously scheduled Series race at Land of Legends RacewayCANANDAIGUA, NY – Super DIRTcar Series fans will see double the excitement at Land of Legends Raceway on Wednesday, Aug. 4, with twin 60-lap Features. Series and track officials agreed to run the remainder of the postponed Liberty 100 (from July 20) in addition to the already scheduled full program on that day. Both Features will be 60 laps.Positions 1-20 for the Liberty 100 Feature were set by Heat Races and the top 12 redraw before rain fell on July 20. Two Last Chance Showdowns and the 60-lap Feature will conclude the event. Then, the regularly scheduled Super DIRTcar Series program, featuring the $7,500-to-win 60-lap Feature, will commence.Series star Peter Britten was the Billy Whittaker Cars Fast-Time Award winner and kept Stewart Friesen at bay to win his Heat Race. Britten redrew the second place starting position alongside polesitter Tim Fuller, from Watertown, NY. Alan Johnson and Dave Marcuccilli are the Last Chance Showdown pole-sitters. Series regulars like Chris Hile and Jordan McCreadie are also on the outside looking in. Both start in row two of Last Chance Showdown #2.This is the first time since 2018 that two Super DIRTcar Series Features will occur on the same day. The last time was due to a fog-delayed race at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Nationals in 2018. Tim McCreadie and Tyler Siri won those races. Joining the Series on Aug. 4 is the DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Series: Central Region. Matt Janczuk, Tyler Corcoran, and Zach Payne are currently the top three in points. Go to LandofLegendsRaceway.com for ticket information including queries regarding Liberty 100 ticket stubs and wristbands. DIRTVision will carry the entire show live for those unable to attend in person. The DIRTVision annual Platinum FAST PASS or monthly FAST PASS is the best way to watch the greatest dirt racing in the world, including NAPA Super DIRT Week, World of Outlaws Nos Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar Summer Nationals and more. Liberty “60” Feature Lineup Positions 1-20Row 1 – Tim Fuller – Peter BrittenRow 2 – Mat Williamson – Larry WightRow 3 – Jimmy Phelps – Matt SheppardRow 4 – Demetrios Drellos – Billy DeckerRow 5 – Justin Haers – Erick RudolphRow 6 – Stewart Friesen – Mike Mahaney Row 7 – Ronnie Davis – Kyle CoffeyRow 8 – Kevin Root – Just Wright Row 9 – Zach Payne – Pat WardRow 10 – Mac McLaughlin – Tim Sears Jr. Last Chance Showdown #1Row 1 – Alan Johnson – Derrick McGrewRow 2 – Gary Tomkins – C.G. MoreyRow 3 – Brandon Walters – Jamie MaierRow 4 – Daniel Johnson – Olden DwyerRow 5 – Derrick Podsiadlo – Dave Rauscher Last Chance Showdown #2Row 1 – Dave Marcuccilli – Robbie Johnston Row 2 – Chris Hile – Jordan McCreadie Row 3 – Adam Pierson – Marcus Dinkins Row 4 – Garrison Krentz – Lance Dusett Row 5 – Dan Wiesner – Brain Swarthout PHOTO: Quentin Young

The Super DIRTcar Series is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel), Chevy Performance Parts, iRacing (Official Online Racing Game) and NAPA Auto Parts. Contingency sponsors include: ARP (Automotive Racing Products), ASI Race Wear, Bicknell Racing Products, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, Drydene, Fox Factory, MSD, and Wrisco (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including: FireAde, Intercomp, and Racing Electronics.

LONG BEACH, Calif. (July 21, 2021) – Global Time Attack (GTA) and Grand Prix Association of Long Beach officials announced today that the Global Time Attack Pro Championship will run at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach, set for Sept. 24-26.

The GTA event will take place with competition laps on all three days. The event will feature 20 cars in three different divisions trying to set the fastest flying lap of the iconic 11-turn, 1.97-mile Long Beach race circuit. It’s the first time Global Time Attack has run at the Acura Grand Prix.

Global Time Attack, which staged its first-time attack in 2011, was founded with the goal of assembling the world’s fastest dedicated time attack cars together on a particular circuit. At Long Beach, it will feature the Unlimited, Limited and Street classes. The cars will be sent out 5-10 seconds apart so each can complete a number of flying laps of the circuit – laps with no race traffic – to see which car and team can set the fastest time. Only a team’s fastest lap over the course of the weekend will count. The cars are required to be mass-produced street cars that can be modified to GTA specifications. GTA is sanctioned by the SCCA Pro Racing.

“Words cannot explain how excited we are at Global Time Attack to join the 2021 Acura Grand Prix,” said Jason Dienhart, president of Global Time Attack. “We are honored to take part in this historic event and look forward to the GTA drivers attacking the iconic Long Beach Race Circuit.”

“This is an ideal addition to an already action-packed weekend,” said Jim Michaelian, president and CEO of the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach. “The ‘rapid fire’ format and constant action should make for a lot of excitement for our fans and having them compete over the weekend brings even more entertainment to the 2021 Acura Grand Prix.”

In addition to Global Time Attack, the 2021 Acura Grand Prix will be headlined by a round of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and also feature the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, plus doubleheader action from the Super Drift Challenge, Robby Gordon’s SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks and the also new-for-2021 Historic Formula Atlantic Challenge.

Off the track, the event’s menu of family entertainment will also include the Lifestyle Expo featuring a large Family Fun Zone with racing simulators, kids’ racing cars, computer games and action sports. Add to that driver autograph sessions, special events, the popular Food Truck Experience and Sunday’s Mothers Exotic Car Paddock, it’s a weekend that will be packed full of activity with more activities to be announced in the coming weeks.

Tickets are on sale now at gplb.com, or by phone at (888) 827-7333. Ticket prices range from $34 for a Friday General Admission ticket to $155 for a three-day ticket that includes Sat./Sun. reserved seating in grandstand upper levels.  Pre-paid parking is also available, along with handicapped seating, NTT INDYCAR SERIES Paddock passes, Super Photo tickets and a wide variety of hospitality packages.

Fans can also follow the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach on Facebook (GrandPrixLB), Twitter @GPLongBeach (#AGPLB) and Instagram @GPLongBeach.

 It is always fun to go to the Poconos in the Summer for this event. This year was filled with small pop-up storms all around us before and after the event. It didn’t keep the diehard fans away or competitors and enthusiasts saw some great competition.

However we still had plenty of very nice trucks represented at the show. On top of that mountain it was clear and sunny but hot all day long on Saturday. Perfect time to get our show in with some great racing match ups and even a few past champions tried their best at Numidia Dragway. All of the trucks chose to run 1/4 mile with speeds well over 120mph. The crowds saw some great action on the Estimated Time Class with many different diesels represented in the class.

Sled pulling got started about 30 minutes behind schedule because the track needed a little more prepping considering the rain it had received the last two days but in the end it was a very good track with plenty of traction. The Allison sled was a nice addition this year with even pulling weights and digital readout of footage. Overall classes provided plenty of entertainment with high footage pulls on a newly redone track. 

Vendors were busy all day with people asking about products and services along with concessions. With it being hot for this region there was plenty of drinks and Italian Ice being purchased. Family fun on top of the mountain watching trucks, tractors and rods plus vendors all in one day. It is the only venue I know where you can watch drag racing and sled pulling going on during the same time right next to each other. 

The dyno had trucks lined up all day long with much breakage among the trucks but always controlled and safe. This was a competition for the highest horsepower which was won by the four time champion from past years. This competition always draws a crowd!

Show-N-Shine was fewer trucks because many were afraid of dangerous storms with hail and high winds but we still had some diehards who provided great views of their personal builds! We hurried the track officials all day long and they moved it along quickly so we could finish early with more incoming storms. Not only did we beat the storms we had time to properly cleanup the tracks and head to the motels. No sooner than we pulled into the hotel all of our phone started to buzz with weather alerts to take shelter because a huge black storm cloud front was bearing down on us.

Regardless of the hurried day we got the event in with all activities completed and made sure everyone had some fun on top of the mountain at Numidia Dragway! What a great crew there and a big thank you to our DIESEL Motorsports crew who has done these shows so often they know how to complete our event effiiciently. . . . winners and photo link is below: Photos:https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=DIESELMotorsports.US&set=a.4518378251529704
 ECDN 21 Winners RacingET BracketChampion – Jake Allison2nd – Dennis HarnishHeads -UpChampion – Marlin Shirk2nd – Mark Vandice Sled Pulling WorkStock1 – Matthew Fessler – 339.192- Nick Harter – 322.653- Ben Gelsinger – 321.06Hot WorkStock1 – Tom Hassler – 317.952 – Lyndall Steiner – 306.213 – Seth Ulmer – 298.704 – Ross Harter – 296.855 – Steven Raap – 291.992.5/2.6 Class1- Brenden Finck – 315.282 – Kyler Zechman – 302.493 – Lovis Sloboda – 301.834 – Benny Stone – 299.445 – Stefan McGowan – 295.926 – Dennis Gemloerling – 294.097 – Dave Orwin – 261.228 – Cody Cameron – 258.269 – Collin Zechman – 123.0 Class1 – Jared Brown – 342.682 – Joshua Gardiner – 341.143 – Jason Heinbach – 335.334 – Tyler Bogley – 321.352WD 6200 LB Trucks1 – Dale Forrester – 311.392 – Jason Forrester – 304.933 – Andy Forrester – 295.704 – Ian Errickson – 292.135 – Cheryl Foley – 274.878500 LB Mod Tractors – (single/Multiple engine)1 – Vern Zerby – 315.812 – Steve Beckley -314.553 – Jason Forrester – 314.434 – Vern Zerby – 313.925 – Vern Zerby – 271.896 – Justin Latour – 106.107800 LB Tractors1 – Amber Blizzard – 351.122- Jason Weikel – 349.553 – Andy Forrester – 343.994 – Rick Blizzard – 343.135 – Ian Errickson – 329.44 Mothers Polishes Show-N-ShineBest of Show – Ben MaurerBest Dodge – Mike MacLeanBest Ford – Bryanna DickinsonBest Dmax – Derek BedwayBest Modified – Rich StrubeBest Rat Rod – BJ KeifferBest Import – Steve Berry Dyno – Ken’s Diesel/AutoHighest HP – Justin BurkeHP Ford – Nicholas CadiganHP Dmax – Andrew Martin

One driver could collect $40K if they sweep all four eventsMIDDLETOWN, NY – JULY 21, 2021 – A grueling weekend awaits the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models in mid-August. The Series will race four 40-lap, $10,000-to-win, Features in four days spanning New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio. The trip begins with a second stop in New York at the Orange County Fair Speedway on Thursday, August 19. It’s the first time the World of Outlaws Late Models will visit the Middletown, NY venue since 2004, when Rick Eckert, the 2011 Series champion, found Victory Lane.  Joining the World of Outlaws will be the Pro Stocks who are also making their return to the “House of Power.”  PREVIOUS ORANGE COUNTY FAIR SPEEDWAY WINNERS2004- Rick Eckert On Friday, August 20, the Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet head to the iconic Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA. Three-time and defending champion Brandon Sheppard found Victory Lane the last two times the Series visited the facility, including last year when he held off late charges from Pennsylvania competitors Eckert and Gregg Satterlee for the win.  TICKETS: https://bit.ly/2V0xIeQ PREVIOUS WILLIAMS GROVE SPEEDWAY WINNERS2020- Brandon Sheppard2019- Brandon Sheppard1988- Larry Phillips The Series moves west on Saturday, August 21, for the Battle at the Border at Sharon Speedway. It’s the second appearance for the World of Outlaws at the Dave Blaney-owned venue in Hartford, OH.  Last year’s venture to the speedway resulted in a battle for the ages. Sheppard, Ricky Weiss, Chase Junghans and Shane Clanton each took a turn leading the race in the final 10 laps with Sheppard getting the upper hand at the end.  PREVIOUS SHARON SPEEDWAY WINNERS2019- Brandon Sheppard The four-race weekend ends on Sunday, August 22, with a stop at Eriez Speedway in Erie, PA. It’s the Series’ sixth appearance at the Western Pennsylvania oval and the final chance to see the World of Outlaws in the Keystone State in 2021.  Last season, Dennis Erb Jr. found Victory Lane, passing Boom Briggs on the inside with 10 laps to go, and driving away for his only win of 2020.  PREVIOUS ERIEZ SPEEDWAY WINNERS2020- Dennis Erb Jr.  2018 – Chase Junghans 2017 – Brandon Sheppard 2016 – Josh Richards 2015 – Josh Richards  Fans who plan to attend these events have the chance to see Sheppard’s chase for World of Outlaws history. The New Berlin, IL driver is one win away from tying Darrell Lanigan for second on the all-time wins list (74) and five away from tying Josh Richards for the top spot (78). These events are also another step in his path to try and tie Richards for the most Series championships (4). The “Rocket Shepp” currently holds an 88 points lead over Chris Madden. Sheppard will have to fend off several drivers looking to keep him out of Victory Lane, including fellow Illinois campaigner Dennis Erb Jr. The “One Man Band” has been on a hot streak since June, racking up three wins and moving into the top five in the points standings.  The Northeast swing is also the final chance for Boom Briggs to race in front of his home-state crowd in 2021. The Bear Lake, PA driver finished second to Erb at Eriez Speedway last season and hopes to bring the crowd to its feet with his first career World of Outlaws triumph.  If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision with the annual Platinum FAST PASS subscription for $299/year or the monthly FAST PASS subscription for $39/month.

The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings® Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Drydene (Official Motor Oil), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), Morton Buildings (Official Building), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider) VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to contingency sponsors, including: Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, MSD, Penske Racing Shocks, Quarter Master, Slick Woody’s (Quick Time Award), and Wrisco (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Capital Race Cars, FireAde, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, Racing Electronics, Reliable Painting, and Rocket Chassis.Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings® Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.

GREENWOOD, NE (July 20, 2021) – Brandon Overton found himself in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory lane at I-80 Speedway for the Al Belt Custom Homes I-80 Nationals. During the 30 lap A-Main event, Overton had his hands full with several other drivers along his way to the checkers. Overton pulled away from Hudson O’Neal after a restart with five laps to go for his second series win of the year and his first ever at the Nebraska speedplant. Overton led on two different occasions during the race as O’Neal briefly led laps 15-18 until Overton forged back ahead for the final time on the 19th circuit. O’Neal finished in second followed closely by Ricky Thornton Jr., Kyle Bronson, and Frank Heckenast Jr. In Lucas Oil Victory Lane for the ninth time in his career, the 30-year-old Georgia native continued his two-month winning streak. “The first restart out there he (O’Neal) was ready. He snuck around me there on the outside and I just stayed calm. Our car is good, it’s really balanced. It isn’t all the way right yet, but we just have to keep working on it. All-in-all, to come out here and set fast time and win the race it’s pretty cool. This is such a cool place with a great payout. I am glad to be here to support the Kosiski’s and Lucas Oil.” O’Neal, the 2021 Show-Me 100 winner challenged Overton for several laps before coming home in second. “I don’t think I would have outrun him [Overton], but maybe I would have competed a little better than I did. I rolled that top really good on that restart. I mean, I was just running as hard as I could. I wasn’t going to sustain up there for very long until he was going to drive right back around me because I was going to get my tires really hot. It’s pretty amazing the way he’s running. I am not disappointed at all to finish second to him.”   Eibach Springs Rookie-of-the-Year candidate, Thornton Jr. came home in third. “This track kind of fits the way I drive. I am super-aggressive, but then you have to back up your exit. The track was really good tonight, hopefully it’s a really good week.” Overton’s Wells Motorsports Longhorn Chassis is powered by a Clements Racing Engine and sponsored by Allstar Concrete, Crossfit Overton, Garnto Southern, Big Dog Stump and Tree, R.W. Powell Construction, Clean Way Clearing and Grading, ATC Site Construction, Dirt Mafia, Hurst Construction, and EZ-GO. Completing the top ten were Shane Clanton, Tim McCreadie, Chase Junghans, Ricky Weiss, and Jonathan Davenport. Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Race Summary Al Belt Custom Homes I-80 NationalsTuesday, July 20th, 2021I-80 Speedway – Greenwood, NE Allstar Performance Time TrialsFast Time Group A: Spencer Hughes / 16.669 seconds Fast Time Group B: Brandon Overton / 16.644 seconds (overall)Penske Race Shocks Heat Race #1 Finish (8 Laps): 1. 49-Jonathan Davenport[2]; 2. 1S-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 3. 3S-Brian Shirley[4]; 4. 71-Hudson O’Neal[5]; 5. 20-Jimmy Owens[3]; 6. 1-Earl Pearson Jr[9]; 7. 49T-Jake Timm[7]; 8. 22H-Daniel Hilsabeck[10]; 9. 7D-Dusty Leonard[8]; 10. 11H-Spencer Hughes[6]; 11. 45-Dan Battaglia[11] Summit Racing Equipment Heat Race #2 Finish (8 Laps): 1. 04-Tad Pospisil[1]; 2. 14-Josh Richards[2]; 3. 18J-Chase Junghans[3]; 4. 7W-Ricky Weiss[4]; 5. 39-Tim McCreadie[5]; 6. 40B-Kyle Bronson[6]; 7. 98-Ben Schaller[8]; 8. 26JR-Corey Zeitner[9]; 9. 99B-Boom Briggs[10]; 10. 7R-Ross Robinson[7]; 11. (DNS) 214-Jake Neal Simpson Race Products Heat Race #3 Finish (8 Laps): 1. 25-Shane Clanton[2]; 2. 66C-Matt Cosner[1]; 3. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[4]; 4. 76-Brandon Overton[6]; 5. 157-Mike Marlar[5]; 6. 32S-Chris Simpson[8]; 7. 1T-Tyler Erb[3]; 8. 3C-Mike Collins[9]; 9. 10C-Junior Coover[10]; 10. 53-Andrew Kosiski[7] Ohlins Shocks Heat Race #4 Finish (8 Laps): 1. 24-Bill Leighton[1]; 2. 1C-Chad Simpson[3]; 3. 2S-Stormy Scott[4]; 4. 16-Tyler Bruening[5]; 5. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[6]; 6. 0-Scott Bloomquist[2]; 7. 22M-Charlie McKenna[7]; 8. 52-Brian Kosiski[8]; 9. 6H-Al Humphrey[9]; 10. 22F-Chris Ferguson[11]; 11. 80-Allan Hopp[10] LINE-X B-Main #1 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 20-Jimmy Owens[2]; 2. 1T-Tyler Erb[3]; 3. 32S-Chris Simpson[4]; 4. 49T-Jake Timm[5]; 5. 66C-Matt Cosner[1]; 6. 98-Ben Schaller[6]; 7. 3C-Mike Collins[7]; 8. 10C-Junior Coover[11]; 9. 6H-Al Humphrey[10]; 10. (DNF) 7D-Dusty Leonard[8]; 11. (DNS) 53-Andrew Kosiski; 12. (DNS) 80-Allan Hopp; 13. (DNS) 214-Jake Neal UNOH B-Main #2 Finish (10 Laps, Top 3 Transfer): 1. 11H-Spencer Hughes[2]; 2. 1S-Brandon Sheppard[1]; 3. 0-Scott Bloomquist[3]; 4. 22F-Chris Ferguson[11]; 5. 1-Earl Pearson Jr[4]; 6. 26JR-Corey Zeitner[7]; 7. 22M-Charlie McKenna[5]; 8. 22H-Daniel Hilsabeck[9]; 9. 52-Brian Kosiski[6]; 10. 99B-Boom Briggs[10]; 11. 7R-Ross Robinson[8]; 12. 45-Dan Battaglia[12]

Sye Lynch, Son of Local Hero Ed Lynch Jr., Nearly Completes Perfect Night at Home TrackSARVER, PA – July 20, 2021 – Gold is always the goal, but once a season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy DrinkSprint Car Series, silver is sweeter.That one occasion came on Tuesday night when the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup XXX offered a $25,000 payday at Lernerville Speedway.In the end, it was Brad Sweet piecing together a dominant 40-lap performance to take the check and walk away with his 14th win of the season. The Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49 started third, took the lead on Lap 12, and crossed the stripe with a massive margin of victory at 5.381-seconds.However, all night long, the story throughout the pits, in the nearly sold-out crowd, and on social media was Sye Lynch.The 23-year-old Apollo, PA native entered the 40-lap Feature with a perfect night under his belt. He had set Slick Woody’s QuickTime, won his Team Drydene Heat Race, and dominated the DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash to put the #42 on the pole position.To the Lernerville locals, it was beginning to feel all too similar to the 2002 Silver Cup which sent Sarver into pandemonium. On that July night 19 years ago, it was Sye’s father Ed Lynch Jr. defeating the Outlaws and earning his first career victory at their home track. On this night, it was about the next generation and Sye’s golden opportunity.He commanded the opening lap of the Feature, but the crowd really came to life when Lynch fought Sweet for the top spot. The two-time and defending World of Outlaws champion tossed four different sliders at him, but Sye continued to rally back with his crossovers becoming savvier by the lap as the roars only echoed louder.Eventually, Sweet made his turn one slide job stick on the 12th circuit as Lynch was unable to find the drive off turn two to counter him. From there, The Big Cat never saw another challenge.The Grass Valley, CA native lapped his way up to 11th-place as he cruised away to a dominating victory worth $25,000. The win is Sweet’s third at Lernerville, but his first in the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup. He joins his brother-in-law Kyle Larson as the only two Californians to win the Sarver, PA special event.It’s his 72nd career World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series triumph, tying him with “The Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild for 11th on the All-Time Wins List. He now is only 12 wins away from reaching the top-10.”I about gave it away when I drove off the backstretch with five or so to go,” Sweet quickly said as the rain came down. “I had a really good car, we just got too free at the end. This NAPA Auto Parts car is fast right now. Excited for the rest of summer.”Donny Schatz made a late charge to put the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Ford Performance, Carquest #15 in the runner-up position.Aaron Reutzel ran second for most of the race but eventually slipped back to finish third aboard the Roth Motorsports #83. That’s nine podium results for the Clute, TX native, who is in the midst of a heated battle for The Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award.After starting on the outside pole, David Gravel brought the Big Game Motorsports #2 home with a fourth-place finish. Rounding out the top-five was Alice Springs, NT, AUS native James McFadden with a fifth-place bid for the Kasey Kahne Racing, Karavan Trailers #9.Closing out the top-1o on Tuesday night was Logan Schuchart in the Shark Racing #1S, Carson Macedo in the Jason Johnson Racing #41, Tim Shaffer in the Bryan Grove #28, Christopher Bell in the Swindell SpeedLab #39, and Sheldon Haudenschild in the Stenhouse Jr. Marshall Racing #17.Citing the wrong setup decision, Lynch’s #42 faded in the late going and ultimately ended up 15th, but his remarkable run through the beginning of the night lost no luster.UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series will travel to Central Pennsylvania for another matchup vs. the PA Posse this weekend. Mechanicsburg’s Williams Grove Speedway is the site of the battleground with Summer Nationals kicking off on Friday night and offering a $20,000/Win finale on Saturday.NOS Energy Drink Feature (40 Laps): 1. 49-Brad Sweet [3][$25,000]; 2. 15-Donny Schatz [6][$7,000]; 3. 83-Aaron Reutzel [4][$5,000]; 4. 2-David Gravel [2][$4,000]; 5. 9-James McFadden [11][$3,000]; 6. 1S-Logan Schuchart [10][$2,900]; 7. 41-Carson Macedo [5][$2,800]; 8. 28-Tim Shaffer [15][$2,700]; 9. 39-Christopher Bell [7][$2,600]; 10. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [8][$2,500]; 11. 49X-Ian Madsen [14][$2,400]; 12. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss [9][$2,300]; 13. 11K-Kraig Kinser [17][$2,200]; 14. 11-Carl Bowser [24][$2,100]; 15. 42-Sye Lynch [1][$2,000]; 16. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [13][$1,500]; 17. 1A-Jacob Allen [12][$1,300]; 18. 6-Bob Felmlee [19][$1,200]; 19. C1-Clay Riney [23][$1,200]; 20. 2F-AJ Flick [22][$1,200]; 21. 7S-Jason Sides [21][$1,200]; 22. 2C-Wayne Johnson [20][$1,200]; 23. 13-Brandon Matus [18][$1,200]; 24. 33-Brent Matus [25][$]; 25. 29-Michael Bauer [16][$1,200]. Lap Leaders: Sye Lynch 1-11, Brad Sweet 12-40. KSE Hard Charger Award: 11-Carl Bowser[+10]NEW Championship Standings (47/81 Races): 1. Brad Sweet (6,520); 2. Carson Macedo (-128); 3. David Gravel (-148); 4. Donny Schatz (-252); 5. Sheldon Haudenschild (-274); 6. Logan Schuchart (-278); 7. Aaron Reutzel (-410); 8. James McFadden (-704); 9. Kraig Kinser (-838); 10. Brock Zearfoss (-1050).

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink® Sprint Car Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Drydene (Official Motor Oil), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), Morton Buildings (Official Building), NOS Energy (Official Energy Product), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider) and VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors include ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, KSE Racing Products (Hard Charger Award), MSD and Slick Woody’s (Quick Time Award); manufacturer sponsors include FireAde, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, and Racing Electronics.Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts all World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.

Inside Line Promotions – WATSONVILLE, Calif. (July 20, 2021) – The last couple of weeks have been fruitful for Dominic Scelzi both at the track and away from it.

Scelzi welcomed his first child – a daughter – last weekend, which helped erase the sour taste from a frustrating outing during the 11^th annual Howard Kaeding Classic at Ocean Speedway. on Saturday.

“I think at the end of the day it’s more of the big picture,” he said. “We’re still not going to be happy with anything but a win, but it’s one of those things you have the big picture. At the end of the day you get to go home to an amazing family and beautiful baby girl.”

Scelzi qualified 13^th quickest and finished third in a heat race, which lined him up on the inside of the eighth row for the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Series main event. He was then caught up in an early crash that resulted in his car getting upside down. However, his team repaired enough damage to send Scelzi back onto the track and he hustled from the rear of the field to salvage the night with an 11^th -place result.

“We went out late in qualifying and didn’t qualify very good,” he said. “In the heat we were third by the flagstand. In the feature we were up to 10 ^th or 11^th a few laps in. There was a big crash in turns one and two. We had nowhere to go and got into it. We blew the front end out of it and I sat on my side for 20 minutes and watched the oil drain out of it. My guys worked their butts off in the work area and we were able to get back out there. That was huge because every guy involved in the points battle was involved in a crash.”

The rally helped Scelzi close to within one point of the leader in the championship standings.

Scelzi posted his 13^th win of the season during a weekly 360ci winged sprint car show at Ocean Speedway on July 9. He charged from eighth to garner the victory, which was his first of the season at the track.

“We qualified fifth and were really, really good,” he said. “We started third and ran third in the heat race, but were right with first and second. I felt extremely confident going into the feature. The race car was perfect and we got a little better as the race went on. The track slicked off and slowed down. I was the only guy who could make the bottom in turns one and two work. When we got into traffic and started sliding guys I started rolling the bottom and got Justin Sanders coming to the white flag. It was awesome that we were as fast as we were and could pass Justin, who is the guy to beat at Ocean.”

The next night Scelzi timed in seventh quickest, won a heat race, placed second in the dash and finished fourth in the King of the West-NARC Fujitsu Series A Main at Petaluma Speedway in Petaluma, Calif., during the Salute to Baylands Raceway Park.

“We qualified seventh and won a heat race to make the dash,” he said. “We were leading the dash and had a caution with one lap to go. The NARC officials made a mistake and went double file instead of single file for the restart. It went lights out as half the field was waving off the start. I was stuck on the outside and not able to get lane choice. We lost the restart and ran second so we had to start second in the main event. The officials acknowledged the mistake after, but we were locked into the outside front row for the feature. We went green in the feature and went with the leader, but the officials decided I jumped the start. I had to restart fourth and kind of just ran there. We ended up gaining two positions and lost two positions to guys who could maneuver better.”

Scelzi enters a pair of series shows this weekend – Friday at Thunderbowl Raceway in Tulare, Calif., for the Chris and Brian Faria Memorial and Saturday at Santa Maria Raceway in Santa Maria, Calif. – hungry to reclaim the points lead.

“We’ve won the last NARC races at both tracks,” he said. “We’re extremely confident. Tulare is one of my best tracks and we’ve been really good there. I feel we have a really good package there. We’re running the 360 and the 410 that night. And I think we’ve run at Santa Maria three or four times over the years. You never know what to expect. I’m excited to get there for the first time with Jimmy (Carr).”

SONOMA, Calif. (July 20) — For most drag racers, arriving at Sonoma Raceway for this year’s 33rd annual NHRA Sonoma Nationals will immediately conjure up warm memories of former track manager Kyle “Big Nasty” Seipel, who passed away last month at the age of 50 after a long battle with cancer. That is certainly the case for Pro Stock driver Troy Coughlin, pilot of the JEGS.com Elite Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro. “This weekend I’m racing in Kyle’s honor,” Coughlin said “He did so much for the sport, as a driver, a crew chief, a track manager, and an event organizer, that his contributions set him apart from others. We lost a great person and his impact is sorely missed. “I can’t wait to see his parents, Georgia and Ted Seipel, and tell them in person what Kyle meant to me. I know I’m not alone in my sentiments but I want them to hear it directly from me. I loved the guy and admired him quite a bit.”

Quite the opposite of his racing nickname, Seipel was universally respected and loved by drag racers, especially those competing at the sportsman and bracket racing level. Together with fellow sportsman superstar Peter Biondo, Seipel co-created the wildly-popular “Fling” series of high-dollar bracket races, which have exploded in popularity since their inception. He was also a cutthroat competitor, both behind the wheel and under the hood. “I look up to successful people like Kyle and I try to emulate what they do,” Coughlin said. “I try to stay within the process and routine of making competitive runs every time I pull up to the starting line. I think about guys like Kyle, proven winners, and try my best to follow in their footsteps. “It helps a great deal. Just last weekend I raced at Atco in a big bracket race and I was able to make 23 passes, going as far as the fifth round one day and fourth in another, amongst a very tough field of drivers. That’s what it takes to progress, and no one knew that better than Kyle.”

In his first full season in the Pro Stock class, Coughlin has managed to maintain a top-10 ranking in the Camping World championship points standings. Led by crew chief Mark Ingersoll, Coughlin’s year has been highlighted by final-round appearances in Gainesville, Fla, and Charlotte. “Being a part of Elite Motorsports, you know you’re always going to have the best car, power and crew,” Coughlin said. “The guys in the engine shop never stop figuring out ways to make these motors sing. The chassis is constantly being tweaked. The clutch and suspensions are always fine-tuned. It’s a relentless pursuit. “As such, I always try to be that precise with my driving. It’s the best way I know to say thank you to everyone that works around the clock to make us successful.” Prior to the race, a few members of Team JEGS will have a chance to play a round of golf at the historic Olympic Club as guest of longtime supporter Ken Campbell.

Batavia, OH (July 20, 2021) – Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series teams are headed to I-80 Speedway for the chance at over half a million dollars in purse money over the next five days.  The Al Belt Custom Homes I-80 Nationals will start the week off with two $7,000-to-win shows on Tuesday, July 20th and Wednesday, July 21st followed up with the $30,000-to-win A-Main on Thursday, July 22nd. Teams will regroup for dual heat races on Friday that will set the lineups for the $53,000-to-win Silver Dollar Nationals on Saturday, July 24th. The Al Belt Custom Homes I-80 Nationals kicks off with two, 30 lap, $7,000-to-win preliminary events, one on Tuesday, July 20th, the other on Wednesday, July 21st. Tuesday and Wednesday’s shows will set the stage for Thursday’s event with the top 18 locked in, using their best points night to determine lineups. Thursday, July 22nd will be the 53 lap, $30,000-to-win, $2,000-to-start, I-80 Nationals finale. The Lyle’s Tire and Wheels Last Dance non-qualifier will pay $2,000-to-win and $530 to start on Thursday. Bragging Rights Late Models will also be in competition on Tuesday and Wednesday, while the Stock Cars will be joining the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series on Thursday. The Speedway Motors Museum will be open and free to anyone on Thursday with an I-80 Nationals / Silver Dollar Nationals ticket. For more information on the Speedway Motors Museum visit: www.museumofamericanspeed.com The focus then shifts to the Silver Dollar Nationals with action continuing on Friday, July 23rd, with dual heat races. The heats will award passing points to drivers, which will line up Saturday’s A-Main and B-Mains. The top 18 in passing points will be locked into Saturday’s show, with everyone else going to a B-Main. Each heat race will also pay the top 3 finishers $250, $150, and $100 respectively. Saturday’s 80 lap Silver Dollar Nationals will pay $53,000-to-win, $5,300 to start. Once again, there will be a non-qualifiers race, the S&S Showdown, which will pay $5,300 to the winner, $1,000 to start.  In addition to the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the Modified division will also be racing on Friday and Saturday with Hot Laps, Heats, B-Mains, and an A-Main each night. While waiting for racing action to begin on Saturday, test your skills in a Cornhole Tournament at 1:00 PM CT. The Pit Gate and Will Call will open at 12:00 PM CT (noon) each day. The General Admission gates will open at 4:00 PM CT Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, while on Saturday it will open at 12:30 PM CT. The Drivers Meeting will take place at 6:30 PM CT each day, with Hot Laps and the live broadcast on MAVTV Plus beginning at 7:00 PM CT. Championship points for the series will be awarded for Thursday’s Al Belt Custom Homes I-80 Nationals and Saturday’s Silver Dollar Nationals. Tim McCreadie continues to sport the Midwest Sheet Metal orange spoiler, leading the Championship Point Standings. Jonathan Davenport cut down McCreadie’s lead with a win at the Diamond Nationals on Saturday at Lucas Oil Speedway. Davenport sits 70 points out of the lead, with Hudson O’Neal in third, 125 points behind Davenport. Kyle Bronson and Josh Richards round out the top five in Championship Point Standings.  For tickets or more information, call: (402) 342-2453 or visit: www.i-80speedway.com

NHRA^® Team Report

NHRA – Sonoma Nationals

Pre-Race Report

Cruz Pedregon and team are ready to take the next win of the year in Sonoma for the Snap-on^® “Makers and Fixers” Dodge^® SRT^® Hellcat^® Funny Car. Coming off the higher elevation tuning in Denver, Crew Chief John Collins is looking forward to sea level tune ups much like their winning plan last month in Ohio.

“We like the way the car has been running in lower elevations, so we plan to have a similar set-up to what we had in Norwalk that proved successful for us,” Cruz says. “I’m from California and have won Sonoma before, so I’m sure the team will plug in the right parts and numbers so we can get off to a good start in my home state. I’m a proponent of getting that first solid run in and just kind of improving as you go.”

Cruz says he’s proud of the work JC, Assistant Crew Chief Rip Reynolds, and the crew have been doing and the solid progression the team has made. Even with the challenges of racing in high altitude last weekend, Cruz posted a third quickest session run, earning a bonus point.

Joining Cruz in his pit this weekend will be Nick Pinchuk, chairman and CEO of Snap-on, Inc., the team’s primary sponsor, along with several members of the company’s leadership and Snap-on associates and franchisees. Cruz says he enjoys hosting Snap-on representatives and talking with them about all the company’s new tools and products, especially the ones used on the car and in the shops he visits with franchisees along the racing route. As a 101-year-strong company, Snap-on has long been active in motorsports and with Cruz as a sponsor for more than 20 years. 

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Rising stars, new big shows to be featured in coverage at leading Outlaw Kart and Micro-Sprint track

CONCORD, NC – July 20, 2021 – From The Greatest Show on Dirt to standout weekly racers, DIRTVision is the home to elite dirt racing drivers around the world and now it’ll be home for the sport’s young rising stars.

Millbridge Speedway, in Salisbury, NC — the premier dirt track in the country for Outlaw Karts and Micro-Sprints — will have its weekly racing broadcast live on DIRTVision presented by Drydene. The speedway’s Tuesday and Wednesday night programs, 10 Saturday shows, and special Micro-Sprint and Midget events presented by DIRTVision will all be included in the annual and monthly FAST PASS subscriptions.

“I’m excited for this new platform to showcase the young talent at Millbridge,” said Ashly Burnett, Millbridge Speedway co-owner. “Not only are we in the racing business, we’re race fans. I’m really excited to be on the same platform as series like DIRTcar and the World of Outlaws. I think that will bring us in a new spotlight and put us in front of new fans.”

The partnership kicks off with the Tuesday, July 27, and Wednesday, July 28, shows at the track — featuring the Cadet, Beginner, Box Stock and Open divisions on Tuesday, and the Jr. Wing, Intermediate and Wing 600 classes on Wednesday.

To showcase the excitement and level of talent you can expect on a weekly basis at Millbridge, the July 27 and July 28 shows will be free to watch on DIRTVision.com and DIRTVision’s Facebook page.

“DIRTVision was started with the goal of showing the greatest races and drivers on dirt, from all levels and divisions,” said Brian Dunlap, director of broadcast for DIRTVision. “It’s exciting to bring that full circle with the addition of Millbridge Speedway to DIRTVision’s extensive lineup of top-tier events. You’ll not only see a consistency of great racing from Millbridge, you’ll be watching where future stars of the sport get their start.”

One of those rising stars is 13-year-old Gavan Boschele. Backed by Drydene and teamed with Swindell Speedlab, the young racer has collected more than 20 championships and 300 wins between his time racing Outlaw Karts, Micro Sprints, Quarter Midgets and Sprint Karts.

“Millbridge is a really fun track and we always put on exciting races,” Boschele said. “Along with myself, there’s a lot of good young talent at the track so it is really exciting to have our races showcased on DIRTVision along with the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar.

“I’ve watched my heroes on DIRTVision and strive to be where they are. It’s a great opportunity to get to be on the same platform as them.”

Along with showcasing Millbridge’s weekly racing, the partnership includes two high-profile events. The first is the two-day Carolina Midget Showdown presented by DIRTVision, Oct. 25-26, with $2,500-to-win and $7,500-to-win races – one of the top-paying Midget events in the country. The other is the $10,000-to-win Carolina Micro Showdown presented by DIRTVision, Nov. 2-3, which attracted more than 100 Micro-Sprint drivers from around the nation last November.

Both the Carolina Midget Showdown and Carolina Micro Showdown bring the superstars and rising stars of racing together in one place. It’s where fans can see the likes of Christopher Bell and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. compete against those still looking to make a name for themselves. With these events also being shown live on DIRTVision, Burnett said it will allow the track to further grow the events and potentially do more in the future.

“I want to be able to put the kids in a spotlight,” Burnett said. “Our Micro races put on a show of their own and bring a lot of fans into that environment, but to bring the spotlight to the kids is what I’m excited about. Their racing is just as exciting as the Micro-Sprints even at their young ages.”

Millbridge joins an unmatchable lineup of events on DIRTVision which include the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models, Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar Summer Nationals, weekly racing from Knoxville Raceway, Williams Grove Speedway, Attica Raceway Park, Huset’s Speedway and Jacksonville Speedway and the biggest dirt events from Australia.

You can watch all of these with the annual Platinum FAST PASS, which exclusively includes the 60th NOS Energy Drink Knoxville Nationals, or the monthly FAST PASS subscription. CLICK HERE to subscribe.

$25,000/Win at Lernerville on Tuesday, $20,000/Win at Williams Grove on Fri-SatSARVER, PA – July 20, 2021 – The Greatest Show on Dirt is on the heels of a historic week in Ohio, but there’s no slowing down.This week, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series heads to Pennsylvania for three nights, and two big paydays available as the “Month of Money” rolls on.Tonight’s mid-week stop at Lernerville Speedway brings us Silver Cup XXX, the 3oth edition of the Don Martin Memorial with a $25,000 check on the line. On Friday & Saturday, Mechanicsburg’s Williams Grove Speedway renews the Outlaws vs. PA Posse rivalry with the $20,000/Win Summer Nationals.LERNERVILLE TICKETS (Tues) WILLIAMS GROVE TICKETS (Fri-Sat)Here are some of the top storylines to follow this week:THE BATTLE RESUMES: It’s been two months since the 2021 edition of the World of Outlaws vs. the PA Posse kicked off back in May. Continuing on their 2020 dominance, which included a complete sweep of the Posse on their own porch, the Outlaws did it again by shutting out the Central PA stars in their first bout this year.The more impressive part of the Outlaws’ May sweep of the Posse was the fact that it came from three different drivers all winning their first Series race at their respective tracks. Brad Sweet conquered Lincoln Speedway for the first time, then Carson Macedo and Aaron Reutzel split Williams Grove wins.A host of other worthy Outlaw superstars including David Gravel, Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild & Logan Schuchart all hope to put their names on the scorecard this weekend.DEWEASE & DIETRICH: When it comes to the PA Posse’s active drivers, Lance Dewease of Fayetteville and Danny Dietrich of Gettysburg have defeated the Outlaws more than anyone, and they’re both on a hot streak lately.When the Outlaws were last in town during May, Dewease was struggling to find that elusive 100th career Williams Grove win. He put it on the podium at both nights of the Morgan Cup and has since rattled off four victories including a $15,000 PA Speedweek triumph at the 1/2-mile. The 103-time Williams Grove winner has earned 14 of his 17 World of Outlaws victories at the track.For Dietrich, he’s fresh off a $20,000 runner-up run in his first-ever Kings Royal Feature on Saturday. A few weeks back, the 33-year-old dominated a weeklong battle for the PA Speedweek championship, which included two podium runs at Williams Grove. He’s won two of his five-career World of Outlaws victories at the track.LERNERVILLE LOCALS: Separated from the hotbed of Central Pennsylvania, Sarver’s stout group of locals is its own story over in Western Pennsylvania outside of Pittsburgh. On Tuesday, thanks to a large contingent of fans, the highest finishing Lerenrville regular will receive a huge bonus of more than $1,600 on top of their race winnings.Among the many contenders is current points leader Sye Lynch of Apollo, PA. The 23-year-old son of Ed Lynch Jr. will try to join his father, who conquered the Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup in 2002, as the only father-son champions of the event. Other notables in contention include A.J. Flick, Brandon Matus, Michael Bauer, Carl Bowser, and Jack Sodeman Jr., among others.SCHATZ-SYLVANIA: Donny Schatz enters both events this week as the winningest driver at each of them. He’s topped Lernerville’s Silver Cup and Williams Grove’s Summer Nations on seven occasions each.The 10-time Series champion is ranked inside the top-three when it comes to World of Outlaws wins at both tracks. He’s won nine races with 22 top-fives in 52 Lernerville starts and owns 21 wins and 66 top-fives in 124 Williams Grove appearances.Although they’ve only won once this year, the Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing, Ford Performance, Carquest #15 has been consistent with 23 top-fives in 46 races, which ranks third among all drivers. It’s not consistency, but victory lane that he’s chasing this week with $25,000 at Lernerville and $20,000 at Williams Grove available.POINTS SHAKEUP: After five nights of action in Ohio, the championship outlook looks quite different for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Saturday’s double Kings Royals were exempt as show-up points only, but the other three nights allowed all the opportunity for change.Two-time and defending champion Brad Sweet continues his stronghold over the top spot, but positions two through six all swapped behind him. Thanks to a third at Attica and two Eldora preliminary wins, Carson Macedo (-114) and the Jason Johnson Racing #41 surpassed David Gravel’s (-140) Big Game Motorsports #2 for the runner-up spot with 35 events remaining this season.Behind them, Donny Schatz (-248) jumped from sixth to fourth in the standings with more consistency coming from his Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15. Sheldon Haudenschild (-254) and Logan Schuchart (-266) both dropped a spot to fifth and sixth due to some unlucky runs.This Week at a Glance – When and WhereTuesday, July 20 at Lernerville Speedway in Sarver, PA Friday-Saturday, July 23-24 at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PAOn the Internet World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Twitter – @WorldofOutlaws Instagram – @WoOSprint Facebook – Facebook.com/WorldofOutlawsSprintCarSeries YouTube – Youtube.com/WorldofOutlaws DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com – Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/monthAround the Turn: After this week in Ohio, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series travels back to the state of Pennsylvania for mid-season match with the PA Posse. The Don Martin Memorial Silver Cup awards $25,000/Win on Tuesday, July 20 at Lernerville Speedway, followed by a doubleheader at Williams Grove Speedway capped by the $20,000/Win Summer Nationals on Friday-Saturday, July 23-24.NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (14 Drivers): 13 wins – Brad Sweet, Kasey Kahne Racing w/ Mike Curb #49 7 wins – Carson Macedo, Jason Johnson Racing #41 6 wins – David Gravel, Big Game Motorsports #2 4 wins – Sheldon Haudenschild, Stenhouse Jr. Marshall Racing #17 3 wins – Aaron Reutzel, Roth Motorsports #83 3 wins – Logan Schuchart, Shark Racing #1S 2 wins – Kerry Madsen, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #14 2 wins – Kyle Larson, Silva Motorsports #57 1 win – James McFadden, Kasey Kahne Racing w/ Mike Curb #9 1 win – Brent Marks, Brent Marks Racing #19M 1 win – Dave Blaney, Dave Blaney #10 1 win – Donny Schatz, Tony Stewart/Curb-Agajanian Racing #15 1 win – Spencer Bayston, Sam McGhee Motorsports #11 1 win – Tyler Courtney, Clauson-Marshall Racing #7BCFEATURE LAPS LED (23 Drivers): 267 laps – Brad Sweet 185 laps – Carson Macedo 173 laps – Sheldon Haudenschild 158 laps – Aaron Reutzel 150 laps – David Gravel 148 laps – Logan Schuchart 117 laps – Donny Schatz 63 laps – Kerry Madsen 57 laps – Tyler Courtney 46 laps – Kyle Larson 36 laps – James McFadden 33 laps – Spencer Bayston 27 laps – Sam Hafertepe Jr. 19 laps – Giovanni Scelzi 17 laps – Brent Marks 10 laps – Jacob Allen & Brock Zearfoss 3 laps – Ian Madsen 1 lap – Kasey Kahne, Kraig Kinser, Brandon Spithaler, Dave Blaney, Brian BrownSLICK WOODY’S QUICKTIME AWARDS (17 Drivers): 10 QuickTimes – David Gravel 5 QuickTimes – Brad Sweet, Sheldon Haudenschild 4 QuickTimes – Logan Schuchart, Kerry Madsen 3 QuickTimes – Aaron Reutzel 2 QuickTimes – James McFadden, Cory Eliason, Giovanni Scelzi, Sam Hafertepe Jr. 1 QuickTime – Carson Macedo, Danny Dietrich, Anthony Macri, Kasey Kahne, Brian Brown, Brock Zearfoss, Rico AbreuDRYDENE HEAT RACE WINNERS (35 Drivers) 20 Heat Wins – David Gravel 18 Heat Wins – Carson Macedo 14 Heat Wins – Aaron Reutzel 12 Heat Wins – Donny Schatz 10 Heat Wins – Logan Schuchart, Sheldon Haudenschild 9 Heat Wins – James McFadden 8 Heat Wins – Brad Sweet 6 Heat Wins – Brian Brown 5 Heat Wins – Kerry Madsen 4 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Tyler Courtney 3 Heat Wins – Brock Zearfoss, Jason Sides, Kraig Kinser, Ian Madsen, Sam Hafertepe Jr. 2 Heat Wins – Jacob Allen, Kasey Kahne, Kyle Larson, DJ Netto 1 Heat Win –  Wayne Johnson, Danny Dietrich, Hunter Schuerenberg, Lance Dewease, Anthony Macri, Brandon Spithaler, Parker Price-Miller, Tim Kaeding, Jack Dover, Scotty Thiel, Paul McMahan, Daryn Pittman, Justin Peck, Jac HaudenschildPODIUM FINISHES (24 Drivers): 22 Podiums – Brad Sweet 18 Podiums – Carson Macedo 13 Podiums – David Gravel 12 Podiums – Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, Donny Schatz 8 Podiums – Aaron Reutzel 6 Podiums – Kerry Madsen 5 Podiums – Brent Marks, Giovanni Scelzi 4 Podiums – James McFadden 3 Podiums – Brian Brown 2 Podiums – Cory Eliason, Lance Dewease, Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich, Tyler Courtney, Kyle Larson 1 Podium – Kraig Kinser, Justin Peck, Brian Brown, Anthony Macri, Dave Blaney, Spencer Bayston, Daryn Pittman, Sam Hafertepe Jr.2021 World of Outlaws Sprint Car Schedule & WinnersNo. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins) 1. Fri, Feb. 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1) 2. Sun, Feb. 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Logan Schuchart (1) 3. Fri, March 5 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Carson Macedo (1) 4. Sat, March 6 / East Bay Raceway Park / Tampa, FL / Aaron Reutzel (1) 5. Fri, March 12 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Sheldon Haudenschild (1) 6. Sat, March 13 / The Rev / Monroe, LA / David Gravel (1) 7. Fri, March 19 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Sheldon Haudenschild (2) 8. Sat, March 20 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brad Sweet (2) 9. Sat, March 27 / Lake Ozark Speedway / Eldon, MO / Brad Sweet (3) 10. Fri, April 2 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (4) 11. Sat, April 3 / I-55 Raceway / Pevely, MO / Brad Sweet (5) 12. Fri, April 9 / Kokomo Speedway / Kokomo, IN / James McFadden (1) 13. Sat, April 10 / Tri-State Speedway / Haubstadt, IN / Carson Macedo (2) 14. Fri, April 22 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / David Gravel (2) 15. Sun, April 24 / Bristol Motor Speedway / Bristol, TN / David Gravel (3) 16. Thur, April 29 / Jacksonville Speedway / Jacksonville, IL / Brad Sweet (6) 17. Fri, April 30 / I-70 Motorsports Park / Odessa, MO / Brad Sweet (7) 18. Sat, May 1 / I-70 Motorsports Park / Odessa, MO / Brad Sweet (8) 19. Sat, May 8 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Brent Marks (1) 20. Sat, May 8 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Sheldon Haudenschild (3) 21. Wed, May 12 / Lincoln Speedway / Abbottstown, PA / Brad Sweet (9) 22. Fri, May 14 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Carson Macedo (3) 23. Sat, May 15 / Williams Grove Speedway / Mechanicsburg, PA / Aaron Reutzel (2) 24. Tues, May 18 / Bridgeport Speedway / Swedesboro, NJ / Logan Schuchart (2) 25. Fri, May 21 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / David Gravel (4) 26. Sat, May 22 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / Dave Blaney (1) 27. Mon, May 31 / Lawrenceburg Speedway / Lawrenceburg, IN / Kyle Larson (1) 28. Sat, June 5 / Granite City Speedway /Sauk Rapids, MN / David Gravel (5) 29. Fri, June 11 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Carson Macedo (4) 30. Sat, June 12 / Knoxville Raceway / Knoxville, IA / Carson Macedo (5) 31. Thur, June 17 / 34 Raceway / West Burlington, IA / Brad Sweet (10) 32. Fri, June 18 / Dubuque Fairgrounds Speedway / Dubuque, IA / Donny Schatz (1) 33. Sat, June 19 / Beaver Dam Raceway / Beaver Dam, WI / Sheldon Haudenschild (4) 34. Mon, June 21 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / David Gravel (6) 35. Tues, June 22 / Huset’s Speedway / Brandon, SD / Aaron Reutzel (3) 36. Thur, June 24 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Kerry Madsen (1) 37. Fri, June 25 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Kerry Madsen (2) 38. Sat, June 27 / Jackson Motorplex / Jackson, MN / Logan Schuchart (3) 39. Fri, July 2 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (11) 40. Sat, July 3 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Brad Sweet (12) 41. Sat, July 10 / Wilmot Raceway / Wilmot, WI / Brad Sweet (13) 42. Tues, July 13 / Attica Raceway Park / Attica, OH / Spencer Bayston (1) 43. Wed, July 14 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (6) 44. Sat, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Tyler Courtney (1) 45. Sat, July 17 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Kyle Larson (2) 46. Sun, July 18 / Eldora Speedway / Rossburg, OH / Carson Macedo (7)

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink® Sprint Car Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Drydene (Official Motor Oil), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), Morton Buildings (Official Building), NOS Energy (Official Energy Product), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider) and VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); contingency sponsors include ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, KSE Racing Products (Hard Charger Award), MSD and Slick Woody’s (Quick Time Award); manufacturer sponsors include FireAde, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, and Racing Electronics.Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts all World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.

EVENT RECAP: Round 4

Another new track in the books, Formula Drift brought us to Lake Erie Speedway in Pennsylvania this time! The track layout put the Supra to the test and it handled beautifully transitioning from high speeds into tight zones and powering through the long 3rd outer zone. The rainy weather made another appearance during the race weekend, constantly keeping the team on its toes with fine tuned adjustments. Rad Dan made his way into another Top 16 but we had just a little too much grip in the car during our Top 16 battle. We were able to move up in the ranks this round but can’t wait for our next competition in Seattle. We are gaining so much data this year and are constantly looking ahead as our program continues to progress with your valuable help and support.

LOUDON, NH – July 19, 2021 – Ford Performance and Roush Yates Engines won their fourth straight NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway with Stewart-Haas Racing’s Aric Almirola during the Foxwoods Casino 301. Almirola’s win marks number 3 of his career and guarantees him a spot in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.

“Congratulations to Aric, Mike, Tony, Gene, and the entire No. 10 crew,” said Doug Yates, President and CEO of Roush Yates Engines. “Ford Performance Teams ran strong at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, and it was great to see 5 Mustangs finish in the top 6. Despite a delayed start and rain, Aric and Mike were able to make their way to the front of the field and take home a well-deserved checkered flag at the Magic Mile.”

Almirola started the race in 22nd position but was able to maneuver the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Ford Mustang through the field, avoiding a multi-car accident at the beginning of the race. An early rain delay brought darkness into play at the end of the race and the decision was made to end 8 laps early as a precaution. With only 15 of 37 drivers on the lead lap, Almirola was able to pass lapped traffic and finish just over half a second in front of second place.

“I’m so proud of everybody at Stewart-Haas Racing, Roush Yates Engine Shop.  We have been fighting, scratching, clawing and, man, this feels so good to have something pay off for all the hard work, so just really happy” commented Almriola.

Team Penske’s Brad Keselowski led 53 laps to finish P3 and won Stage 2, Joey Logano in P4, and Ryan Blaney in P5 while leading 64 laps and winning Stage 1. Kevin Harvick with Stewart-Haas Racing led a race high 66 laps and finished in P6.  In total, Ford Performance teams led 228 laps out of 293.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series raced on Saturday while Ford Performance teammates Austin Cindric with Team Penske finished P4, Riley Herbst with Stewart-Haas Racing in P10, and Ryan Sieg with RSS Racing in P13.

The NASCAR Cup & Xfinity Series take a two-week break for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo and return on August 7th & 8th at Watkins Glen International.   33 CHAMPIONSHIPS – 421 WINS – 382 POLES!

Top Fuel — Steve Torrence, 3.860 seconds, 320.36 mph def. Joey Haas, 4.142 seconds, 262.08 mph. 

Funny Car — Matt Hagan, Dodge Charger, 4.105, 305.70 def. Alexis DeJoria, Toyota Camry, 4.227, 297.68. 

Pro Stock Motorcycle — Matt Smith, EBR, 7.118, 189.04 def. Eddie Krawiec, Buell, 7.175, 189.34. 

Pro Modified — Jose Gonzalez, Chevy Camaro, 5.972, 236.51 def. Steve Jackson, Camaro, 6.050, 234.70. 

Factory Stock Showdown — Stephen Bell, Chevy Camaro, 8.259, 164.79 def. Leah Pruett, Dodge Challenger, 8.265, 166.48. 

Competition Eliminator — Joe Mozeris, Dragster, 7.342, 181.08 def. Jim Greenheck, Chevy Camaro, 7.678, 175.02. 

Super Stock — Kayla Mozeris, Dodge Daytona, 10.832, 117.94 def. Scott Burton, Pontiac Firebird, 10.229, 122.69. 

Stock Eliminator — Dwayne Scheitlin, Dodge Challenger, 10.920, 120.69 def. Craig Maddox, Challenger, 10.069, 131.10. 

Super Comp — Shannon Nicoletti, Dragster, 9.557, 160.23 def. Mitch Mustard, Dragster, 9.579, 162.16. 

Super Gas — Darin Dolezal, Roadster, 10.495, 148.90 def. Jeremy Siffring, Chevy Corvette, Foul – Red Light. 

Super Street — Tim Schell, Plymouth Duster, 11.461, 124.69 def. Dave Thompson, Chevrolet, Foul – Red Light. 

Top Sportsman presented by Vortech Superchargers — Jimmy Lewis, Pontiac GXP, 9.475, 98.86 def. Duane Doffing, Sedan, Foul – Red Light. 

Top Dragster presented by Vortech Superchargers — Kari Stark, Dragster, 7.391, 181.79 def. Betsy Peek, Dragster, Foul – Red Light. 

Sheppard holds off Dillard for fourth win of 2021It’s the New Berlin, IL driver’s 73rd career World of Outlaws winMENOMONIE, WI – July 18, 2021 – Brandon Sheppard climbed from his car in Victory Lane with two thumbs up in the air, a smile, and a look in his eyes showing he’s back in championship form. The New Berlin, IL driver mastered lap traffic and held off a hard-charging Cade Dillard to win Sunday night at Red Cedar Speedway.The two drivers played a cat-and-mouse game for more than 20-laps, as Dillard tried to power past Sheppard on the inside multiple times. But Sheppard’s momentum carried him on top, keeping Dillard at bay for his fourth Series win of 2021.Sheppard knew Dillard could be a potential threat to keep him out of Victory Lane before the Feature started.“I watched [Dillard] in the Heat Race and I knew he was going to be tough on that top side,” Sheppard said. “He raced me really clean like he always does, and I try to do the same for him. He does a great job so congratulations to him on second place.”Dillard wasn’t the only driver Sheppard dealt with. He was mired in lap traffic, having to make quick decisions to stay one step ahead of “The Thriller.”“[Lap traffic] was really hairy because they were running the top and bottom, they weren’t really in a distinct line,” Sheppard said. “A couple of them I had to slide, a couple I had to hit the bottom just right in [Turns] 1 and 2 and slide them in [Turns] 3 and 4, and a couple of them I had to squeeze around the top side of them.”The win is Sheppard’s 73rd career World of Outlaws triumph. He’s one victory away from tying Darrell Lanigan for second on the all-time wins list.The reigning champion also gained an advantage on his quest for a fourth Series title—extending his lead over Chris Madden to 88 points.Dillard finished second—his seventh top five of the season. The Robeline, LA driver had a couple of chances to pass Sheppard but didn’t want to be too aggressive in the heat of the battle.“At one point I thought I might’ve been far enough I could’ve slid him, but I took the more conservative route there and made sure I left him room,” Dillard said. “We had a very good car, but track position was huge.”That track position may have put Madden, who finished third, out of contention for the win. The Gray Court, SC driver dropped out of the top-five early in the race but worked his way back to the podium.The top-five finish is “Smokey’s” 18th of the season, continuing a trend of consistency this season.“We were really good [Sunday] on the middle to the bottom of the track and [Sheppard and Dillard] were beating that wall and that cushion hard,” Madden said. “I started reeling them in there but when they got by the lap cars, all the lap cars just kind of lined up in my line I was running, so they kind of held me up.”Jimmy Mars, from Menomonie, WI finished fourth in front of his hometown crowd.  Ricky Weiss rounded out the top five.Sheppard’s confident look in Victory Lane could be a sign that more wins are coming for the Rocket1 racing team. It also means his competitors will have to dig deeper to knock the reigning champion off his throne.UP NEXT: The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet return to action July 30-31 for the Prairie Dirt Classic at Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, IL.Morton Buildings Feature (40 Laps)-1. 1-Brandon Sheppard [2][$10,000]; 2. 97-Cade Dillard [5][$6,000]; 3. 44-Chris Madden [9][$3,500]; 4. 28M-Jimmy Mars [4][$2,800]; 5. 7-Ricky Weiss [1][$2,500]; 6. 19R-Ryan Gustin [15][$2,300]; 7. 10C-A.J. Diemel [12][$2,200]; 8. 16-Tyler Bruening [16][$2,100]; 9. 55C-Chad Mahder [13][$2,050]; 10. 28-Dennis Erb [3][$2,000]; 11. 45-Kyle Hammer [11][$1,600]; 12. 11G-James Giossi [17][$1,400]; 13. 85-John Kaanta [6][$1,200]; 14. 71-Rick Hanestad [14][$1,100]; 15. 22-Nick Panitzke [22][$1,050]; 16. B1-Brent Larson [8][$1,000]; 17. 12-Ashton Winger [7][$1,000]; 18. 22E-Kevin Eder [18][$1,000]; 19. 99B-Boom Briggs [21][$1,000]; 20. 3-Brett Swedberg [20][$1,000]; 21. 27-Jake Redetzke [23][$1,000]; 22. 6M-Jeff Massingill [19][$1,000]; 23. 519-Steve Laursen [24][$1,000]; 24. 99JR-Frank Heckenast [10][$1,000] Hard Charger: 19R-Ryan Gustin[+9]Qualifying Flight-A –1. 1-Brandon Sheppard, 16.513; 2. 7-Ricky Weiss, 16.577; 3. 12-Ashton Winger, 16.67; 4. B1-Brent Larson, 16.836; 5. 44-Chris Madden, 16.926; 6. 45-Kyle Hammer, 16.957; 7. 6M-Jeff Massingill, 17.007; 8. 27-Jake Redetzke, 17.028; 9. 55C-Chad Mahder, 17.069; 10. 11G-James Giossi, 17.072; 11. 11-Pat Doar, 17.104; 12. 19R-Ryan Gustin, 17.112; 13. 90-Lance Matthees, 17.287; 14. 38-Thomas Hunziker, 17.434; 15. 99B-Boom Briggs, 17.443; 16. 65-Jake Miller, 17.577; 17. 71jr-Buddy Hanestad, 17.952Qualifying Flight-B-1. 99JR-Frank Heckenast, 16.925; 2. 85-John Kaanta, 17.045; 3. 28M-Jimmy Mars, 17.052; 4. 28-Dennis Erb, 17.174; 5. 28SM-Sam Mars, 17.319; 6. 68-Mike Prochnow, 17.342; 7. 97-Cade Dillard, 17.354; 8. 16-Tyler Bruening, 17.355; 9. 22E-Kevin Eder, 17.416; 10. 10C-A.J. Diemel, 17.416; 11. 519-Steve Laursen, 17.509; 12. 10-Paul Parker, 17.591; 13. 71-Rick Hanestad, 18.067; 14. 3-Brett Swedberg, 18.09; 15. 13-Mark Hessler, 18.132; 16. 92-Aaron Wilson, 18.181; 17. 22-Nick Panitzke, 18.376

The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings® Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Drydene (Official Motor Oil), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), iRacing (Official Online Racing Game), Morton Buildings (Official Building), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider) VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel); in addition to contingency sponsors, including: Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, MSD, Penske Racing Shocks, Quarter Master, Slick Woody’s (Quick Time Award), and Wrisco (Exclusive Racing Aluminum); along with manufacturer sponsors, including: Capital Race Cars, FireAde, Integra Shocks, Intercomp, K1 Race Gear, Racing Electronics, Reliable Painting, and Rocket Chassis.Founded in 1978, the World of Outlaws®, based in Concord, NC, is the premier national touring series for dirt track racing in North America, featuring the most powerful cars on dirt, the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series and the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings® Late Model Series. Annually, the two series race nearly 140 times at tracks across the United States and Canada. CBS Sports Network is the official broadcast partner of the World of Outlaws. DIRTVision® also broadcasts World of Outlaws events over the Internet to fans around the world. Learn more about the World of Outlaws.

His 53rd career victory now ties him with six-time champ Mike Harrison for most all-time TERRE HAUTE, IN – July 18, 2021 – Eighteen DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals races have been contested so far this season. Nick Hoffman has now won 83 percent of them. With his 15th victory in 15 starts Sunday night at the Terre Haute Action Track, Hoffman has written yet another chapter in his master volume of domination over the DIRTcar UMP Modified world in 2021. This time, he topped the 35-car field on the fast half-mile of The Legend Terre Haute, which was extra fast Sunday night. Recent rainfall in the area forced the drivers to move up an entire groove to avoid the wet conditions in the corners near the inside guardrail. This simply gave Hoffman more time to stand on the throttle. “[The low groove] was up a lane, so I just prepped for that and changed the gear ratio for that,” Hoffman, of Mooresville, NC, said in Victory Lane. “Just made the straightaways a little bit longer, a little bit different than what we would normally run here, but this thing is just running really well.” After setting a new track record of 22.077 in Qualifying and winning his Heat Race, Hoffman redrew fourth best – his deepest spot on the starting grid all season. But that only held him back for a short time, as he passed Jacob Rexing on the first lap, Will Krup on the third and Hunt Gossum for the lead on a Lap 4 restart using a daring outside groove charge. “I’ve made that pass a lot of times here – the way I got around Hunt and Will. Just charge into Turn 1 really hard and you almost just free skate all the way across the center of Turns 1-2, then you gotta traction back up and try and drive off Turn 2,” Hoffman said. From there on out, it was all Hoffman in control. Nobody was able to challenge the Elite Chassis #2 as he cruised to his 53rd career Summit Modified victory, tying him with six-time champion Mike Harrison for most all-time. This win comes just one day after an impromptu visit to a track he’ll see again very shortly on the Summit Modified tour – Fairbury Speedway. Hoffman and his crew originally had plans to race a UMP Modified special at Charleston Speedway on Saturday night but landed in Fairbury after Charleston’s cancelation. Long story short, he ended up in Victory Lane at FALS, too. High-banked quarter-miles to big, flat half-miles, his formula for winning this number of races in a single season works just about anywhere. “Gotta hustle it really hard to try and get to the lead, then once I got to the lead, just try and slow the pace down a little bit and just cruise,” Hoffman said. UP NEXT The Summit Modifieds will now get four days off from competition and regroup Friday, July 23 for the second appearance of the season at Tri-City Speedway in Pontoon Beach, IL. Catch all the action live on DIRTVision presented by Drydene. ABBREVIATED RESULTS (view full results) Feature (20 Laps) 1. 2NH-Nick Hoffman[4]; 2. K19-Will Krup[3]; 3. 8-Kyle Steffens[10]; 4. 36-Kenny Wallace[8]; 5. 7-Richie Lex[7]; 6. 1S-Brian Shaw[6]; 7. 95-Ed Roley[11]; 8. 50-Tyler Weiss[14]; 9. 59R-Jacob Rexing[2]; 10. 9H-John Demoss[22]; 11. 92-Kenny Carmichael Sr[9]; 12. 96-Cole Parker[18]; 13. 2ND-Jake Leitzman[20]; 14. N59-Chad Evans[17]; 15. 2B-Brent Hudson[21]; 16. E21A-Kim Edington[24]; 17. 21D-Danny Schwartz[16]; 18. 2H-Brian Hayden[15]; 19. 10-Jason Highley[23]; 20. 99-Hunt Gossum[1]; 21. 15-Richard Gibson[12]; 22. 34T-Tanner Reed[5]; 23. 6B-Dave Baldwin[13]; 24. 19-Travis Thrasher[19]

DIRTcar Summer Nationals is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners, including: Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, Chevy Performance, DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), FireAde, Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), Indiana Decal Company, Intercomp, iRacing, Racing Electronics, SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), Summit Racing Equipment, and VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel). Contingency sponsors include: ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Beyea Custom Headers, COMP Cams, Drydene, Fox Factory, Hoosier Racing Tire, MSD, Quarter Master, Summit Racing Equipment, VP Racing Fuels, and Wrisco (Exclusive Racing Aluminum).Summit Modified Nationals is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners, including : Summit Racing Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts/Gotta Race, Chevy Performance, DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), FireAde, Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), Indiana Decal Company, Intercomp, iRacing, Racing Electronics, SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), and VP Racing Fuels (Official Racing Fuel). Contingency sponsors include: ARP (Automotive Racing Products), Bassett Racing Wheel, Bell Helmets, Beyea Custom Headers, COMP Cams, Drydene, Fast Shafts, Fox Factory, Hoosier Racing Tire, Jerovetz Motorsports Shock Service, K1 Race Gear, KSE Racing Products, MSD, Mulit FireX, Schoenfeld Headers, Summit Racing Equipment, Velocita USA, VP Racing Fuels, Wrisco (Exclusive Racing Aluminum), and Xceldyne.

DENVER (July 18, 2021) — Alexis DeJoria’s Bandero Premium Tequila ROKiT Toyota Camry took a calculated risk to test at Bandimere Speedway immediately following her semifinal performance at the NHRA Norwalk Nationals. The extra effort paid off today for the five-time Funny Car national event winner as DeJoria raced to her first final round of the season and ninth of her career at the NHRA Mile-High Nationals outside of Denver. 

The team had an excellent qualifying effort heading into race day as the No. 2 qualified Funny Car and made the most of race day turning on three win lights against Jack Wyatt, Funny Car point leader Bob Tasca III and veteran Tim Wilkerson. In a tough final round match-up with Matt Hagan, the No. 1 qualifier, DeJoria was not able to get the win but will leave the start of the historic Western Swing with momentum and confidence as the tour heads to Sonoma, California, next weekend.

“This is definitely the best race weekend I have ever had at Bandimere Speedway,” said DeJoria. “We qualified No. 2.  We had a pretty consistent car during eliminations and we made it to my team’s first final round since I came back into the sport last year. We are just so hungry. We have had so many semifinals leading up to this. We have had great success in qualifying. We were just missing those final rounds. Now that we have tasted it we are going to have more of these. It is just a matter of time and I know I keep saying that but it is true.”

In the final round DeJoria’s race car was down on power during the run but the veteran driver kept her opponent within striking distance.

“In the final round we dropped cylinders right at the start,” said DeJoria. “My car was down on power. I saw Hagan move ahead and I was on his tail the whole way down. If he slipped up at all we had him. It is just one of those things. We are going to go to Sonoma with our heads held high.”

Over the past five races DeJoria’s Bandero Premium Tequila ROKiT Toyota Camry has been one of the most consistent race cars in qualifying and has reached at least the semifinals in three of those five races. After coming back to racing in 2020 this is the kind of performance DeJoria and crew chief Del Worsham knew was attainable even under some of the toughest conditions on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series tour.

“I am just really proud of my team. Racing up here is tough and I love this track. I make a point to hike the Red Rocks trails on Friday and Saturday morning. I have always wanted to win here and hopefully next year we will get it,” said DeJoria.

The Bandero Premium Tequila ROKiT Toyota Camry will be back on track next weekend for the NHRA Sonoma Nationals in Sonoma, California. The team is sitting solidly in seventh place in the Camping World Funny Car point standings and is just outside the top five.

Qualifying Results

Q1: 3.982 sec, 323.50 mph; Qual. 2

Q2: 4.605 sec, 210.14 mph; Qual. 2

Q3: 7.777 sec, 63.06 mph; Qual. 2

Bonus Points: +2 (2^nd quickest in Q1)

Race Results

First Round
Driver                                    Qual       R/T         ET           MPH 
Alexis DeJoria                     2              .107        4.042     317.27 (W)          

Jack Wyatt                           13           .089        4.363     240.12

First Round
Driver                                    Qual       R/T         ET           MPH 
Alexis DeJoria                      2              .086        4.070     309.91 (W)          

Bob Tasca III                         8              .086        4.418     211.63

Semifinals
Driver                                    Qual       R/T         ET           MPH 
Alexis DeJoria                       2              .073        4.034     313.22 (W)          

Tim Wilkerson                       3              .108        8.009     118.91

Finals

Driver                                    Qual       R/T         ET           MPH 
Alexis DeJoria                       2              .089        4.227     297.68   

Matt Hagan                            1              .046        4.105     305.70 (W)