87-Race Championship Begins on February 9-11 at Volusia’s DIRTcar NationalsCONCORD, NC – January 26, 2023 – The “Rour for 4” is complete and now the “Drive for 5” is on for Brad Sweet and Kasey Kahne Racing.After announcing a multi-year extension to keep loyal partner NAPA Auto Parts on the #49, the four-time and reigning World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series champions announced today their intentions to return full-time in pursuit of a fifth consecutive title with The Greatest Show on Dirt in 2023.Already establishing himself as a future Hall of Famer, Sweet’s fourth championship last year gives him the third most in the 45-year history of the World of Outlaws – trailing only Steve Kinser (20) and Donny Schatz (10). The longest streak of consecutive championships is six-straight by Kinser from 1983-88, an iconic feat that Sweet is still determined to reach by the end of 2024.”Winning at the highest level of Sprint Car Racing is something you don’t take for granted, and I think our consistent drive for more success and passion to be better is what has made our Kasey Kahne Racing, NAPA Auto Parts #49 team so strong over the years,” Sweet lamented on his successes. “You’re never perfect out here on the road, so there are always improvements to be made and we are always chasing those. I think last year was kind of statistically, if you will, our worst championship in a way. Winning only five races was strange, especially after winning 16 before that, so there’s a big chip on our shoulder coming back this year.”Although his numbers at the top dropped in 2022, the 37-year-old native of Grass Valley, CA remained as consistent as ever as he outdueled championship competitors David Gravel, Carson Macedo, Donny Schatz, Sheldon Haudenschild, Logan Schuchart, and more. For the second time in four years, the title hunt came down to the final race of the season but yet again, the #49 withstood the pressure and thrived when they needed it most.As a 2018 Knoxville Nationals champion and two-time Kings Royal winner, Sweet’s successes – and struggles – on the biggest stages in the sport have prepared him for all of the ups and downs of a grueling World of Outlaws campaign. Entering his 10th year on tour in 2023, The Big Cat joins an elite group of veterans who have been traveling down the road for more than a decade-plus and that experience is one of his biggest advantages.”Experience is the single greatest asset you can have as a Sprint Car driver,” Sweet added. “You saw it with Donny [Schatz] and so many other eventual stars, this is a process and it takes time but if you put in the work, it pays off in the end. Your mindset really changes over the years as we learn more and more and that has been a tool I’ve put to use battling for championships. I try not to think about the points until maybe September. To me, if I’m winning, I’m doing my job and the rest will take care of itself.”Entering this year, Sweet’s career numbers with the World of Outlaws read as follows – 793 starts, 79 wins, 257 podiums, 406 top fives, 610 top 10s, 2,446 laps led, 69 Quick Times, and 216 Heat wins. He’s currently five away from tying Stevie Smith for 10th on the All-Time Win List, which would give us a new member of the top-10 for the first time since his former KKR teammate Daryn Pittman surpassed Jac Haudenschild in 2018.After building a dynasty with the same three core crew members since 2019, the mold of the Kasey Kahne Racing #49 team will look slightly different in 2023 following the departure of car chief Joe Mooney – who took over the crew chief role for Pennsylvania’s Anthony Macri.Eric Prutzman – a disciple of the legendary Ricky Warner – will remain as Sweet’s crew chief and Ohio-native Andrew Bowman is back for his sixth season as Tire Specialist, but they’ll welcome a new Car Chief in Tye Wolfgang – transitioning in-house from Kasey Kahne’s #9 team.”I think our camaraderie, you know having the same group of guys for so long, has played a large part in our success,” Sweet noted. “It will obviously be a little bit different with Joe moving on, but he’s got a really great opportunity to further his career and we’re all thrilled for him. Luckily, Tye isn’t a stranger to our operation at all coming over from Kasey’s team, so hopefully we can all get acquainted with each other and hit the ground running.”Sweet’s 10th full-time season on the World of Outlaws tour officially begins with the season-opening Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park on February 9-11. At 64 appearances, “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile” is his third third-most visited track and home to more of his wins (6) than any other on tour. He’s already one of three drivers to earn the Big Gator Championship twice, but now has aspirations of becoming the first to do so on three occasions in Barberville, FL.The Kasey Kahne Racing #49 will continue to use Cappetta Engines and Maxim Chassis, and will be supported by NAPA Auto Parts, Karavan Trailers, FuelMe, Curb Records, ASE Certifications, Kahne Screen Print, Aerodine, AL Driveline, ATL, Brown and Miller, Cometic Gaskets, C & R Racing, Debeer Paint, Durst, Donovan Engines, Engler Machine, FK Rod Ends, FK Shocks, Godfrey Engines, HMS Motorsports, Kaedings Performance, KSE Racing Products, K1, Racing Optics, RPM Chassis, Shadow Graphics, Schoenfeld Headers, Smith Titanium, Weld Wheels, Wing Dynamics, Winters Performance, and WIX Filters.To watch Sweet and the rest of the Outlaws all year, get tickets HERE or watch every race live on DIRTVision.

The Oakwood, IL driver chases his first “Big Gator” trophy at Volusia Speedway Park Feb. 16-18

Barberville, FL– January 26, 2023 – Bobby Pierce has accomplished many feats throughout his career. However, 2023 will present new mountains to climb. 

While navigating his first full tour with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models, he’ll be doing so in a new chassis – a Longhorn. 

In the offseason, Pierce announced he was switching to Longhorn from his dad’s Bob Pierce Race Cars. And it didn’t take long for “The Smooth Operator” to get acquainted. He found Victory Lane in his fourth race at Vado Speedway and backed it up with a second win earlier this month. 

However, when he returns to Volusia Speedway Park for Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 16-18, he knows his new venture is still a work in progress. 

“Volusia was my first race on a really big track with the Longhorn,” Pierce said. “Two years ago, we had a lot of success, and that was kind of one of the reasons I wanted to come back. We felt like we were pretty confident out there in Vado with it, so we figured we’d come here and have the same luck and see what we could do. 

“We know this year is going to be a bit of a learning curve just getting adjusted to it and figuring out what makes it fast on all different types of surfaces. So, we’re excited.” 

Pierce will see those different types of surfaces soon after Volusia when the Series visits Smoky Mountain Speedway, March 3-4, and Boyd’s Speedway, March 17-18. 

While those tracks aren’t his forte, he said being comfortable in the new chassis already will be a key benefit. 

“I’m pretty confident that we’ll have a decent run,” Pierce said. “They really seem to be maneuverable on a lot of surfaces, and the comfortability inside the race car is probably the key. You have to be comfortable, and I feel like these cars have a good balance and a good attitude.  

“It’s definitely not my cup of tea, but we’ll just give it our best shot and go from there. That’s all you can do.” 

After the Series battles in Tennessee and Georgia, it’ll return to a routine stop in Pierce’s home state—Farmer City Raceway, March 31-April 1. 

The last time World of Outlaws CASE Late Models raced at the Central Illinois track, he scored his first Series triumph in the Illini 100. It’s a place he’s excited to get back to, along with Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Boone Speedway, and Tri-City Speedway, where he’s also found success. 

“I’ll be excited when I get to places I’m familiar with,” Pierce said. “But until we get to some of those places. It’s doing what you can. Learn what you can. Drive hard and try to do your best.” 

However, before the season moves into the Spring portion of the schedule, he knows there’s another feat he wants to accomplish—a Big Gator championship trophy at DIRTcar Nationals. 

Pierce narrowly missed out on winning the gator in 2021, finishing second to Devin Moran.  With that experience, he knows what it’ll take to stand tall at the end of the week-long chase. 

“Just like anything, you have to qualify well,” Pierce said. “But, on this really fast half-mile, I think it’s super important. If you can get that down to a science, the rest of the night goes a lot easier. But this competition, there’s a lot of competition, a lot of good guys who will be here. It’ll be tough. We just have to try to do the best we can. 

 
“Hopefully, we can win it this time.” 

Pierce and the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models return to action on February 16-18 at Volusia Speedway Park during Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. FOR TICKETS: CLICK HERE. 

If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online on with the DIRTVision App. 

WAYNESVILLE, Ga. (January 25, 2023) – Steady rain has forced the cancelation of Wednesday’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series practice at Golden Isles Speedway. The remainder of the Super Clean Super Bowl of Racing weekend is still on as scheduled. The pit gates will open at 2:00PM ET each day, followed by general admission gates at 3:00PM ET. The on-track excitement is slated for 5:30PM ET each day with Hot Laps. A complete program is on the docket each night for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, with Thursday’s 40-lap A-Main event paying $10,000-to-win, Friday’s 50-lap A-Main paying $12,000-to-win, and Saturday’s 60-lap finale boasting a Golden Isles Speedway record purse of $25,000 to the winner. Additionally, the 602 and 604 Late Models will compete in a full program each night. The Enduro division joins the racing card on Saturday. To purchase tickets or find more information, please visit www.gisdirt.com.  Track Information:Golden Isles SpeedwayPhone Number: (912) 386-0061Location: 101 Speedway Drive, Waynesville, GA 31566GPS Coordinates: 31.236022 -81.756976Directions: I-95 to exit 29, then 13.5 miles west on US 82, then north on CR 229Website: www.gisdirt.com Tire Rule:Must use the same set of 4 tires for Time Trials, Heat Races, and B-Mains:- Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT1- Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) LM20 For the A-Main, competitors may use 3 new tires:- Left Rear/Fronts – Hoosier (90) NLMT1, (90) NLMT2, (90) LM20, (90) NLMT3, (90) LM30s- Right Rear – Hoosier (92) NLMT2, (92) LM20, (92) NLMT3, (92) LM30s *Can cut and/or sipe any tire.*Flat tire must be replaced with a used tire of the same compound and construction to retain starting position. Super Clean Super Bowl of Racing Purses:Thursday 1/26 – 1. $10,000, 2. $5,500, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,700, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,000, 15. $950, 16. $925, 17. $900, 18. $875, 19. $850, 20. $825, 21. $800, 22. $800, 23. $800, 24. $800 = $48,575 Friday 1/27 – 1. $12,000, 2. $6,000, 3. $3,500, 4. $2,800, 5. $2,500, 6. $2,300, 7. $2,200, 8. $2,100, 9. $2,050, 10. $2,000, 11. $1,600, 12. $1,400, 13. $1,200, 14. $1,100, 15. $1,050, 16. $1,000, 17. $1,000, 18. $1,000, 19. $1,000, 20. $1,000, 21. $1,000, 22. $1,000, 23. $1,000, 24. $1,000 = $52,800 Saturday 1/28 – 1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,500, 6. $2,700, 7. $2,500, 8. $2,300, 9. $2,200, 10. $2,100, 11. $2,000, 12. $1,900, 13. $1,800, 14. $1,700, 15. $1,600, 16. $1,500, 17. $1,500, 18. $1,500, 19. $1,500, 20. $1,500, 21. $1,500, 22. $1,500, 23. $1,500, 24. $1,500 = $82,800

WELCOME, N.C. (January 25, 2023) – Ferris Mowers, a leading commercial and industrial turf care equipment provider, will sponsor Ty Dillon for select NASCAR Xfinity Series races in 2023. Dillon, who returns to Richard Childress Racing for the first time since 2018, will drive the No. 3 Chevrolet Camaro SS on a limited basis this season, beginning with Darlington Raceway on May 13. The announcement was made today in Concord, N.C. at Charlotte Motor Speedway.  This is the second consecutive year that Ferris has partnered with Dillon and marks the 10-year anniversary of the brand’s first sponsorship of the North Carolina veteran driver. The Ferris brand originally partnered with Dillon in the dirt late model series in 2013.  Ferris will also be featured on Dillon’s No. 77 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in the NASCAR Cup Series.   “Ty is a great ambassador for the Ferris brand, and we enjoy a great relationship with him,” said Christin Wam, senior director of marketing, Briggs & Stratton. “We’re excited to see what he can do this season with both Spire Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing.” “I’m excited to be partnering with Ferris once again,” said Dillon. “Ferris has supported my career since 2013 when I drove dirt late models and I’m grateful for a continuing relationship. To carry and represent their brand 10 years later is an honor and I know we will accomplish great success on and off the track in 2023.” The links between Ferris and racing run deep. The company’s patented suspension system is inspired by stock-car racing. That suspension system is unlike any other in the outdoor power equipment industry and is prized by lawn contractors for its comfort, traction and mowing efficiency.

Santa Ana, California [January 25, 2023] — Just west of where rockets regularly blast into space, the Red Line Oil NMCA Muscle Car Nationals will launch its 2023 season at Orlando Speed World in Orlando, Florida. The new venue will pack the same excitement from a host of heads-up and index drag racing featuring the World’s Fastest Muscle Cars. From the insanely quick VP Racing Lubricants Xtreme Pro Mods and high-flying Holley EFI Factory Super Cars classes to the retro-cool Quick Fuel Technology Nostalgia Super Stock and sealed-engine Chevrolet Performance Stock categories, there is something for every muscle car fan at NMCA events in 2023.

“After a wildly successful campaign last season, we can’t wait to kick off in March with Scoggin Dickey NMCA Muscle Car Mayhem presented by Holbrook Racing Engines,” Steve Wolcott, President and CEO of NMCA, said. “For the first time, NMCA will race at Orlando Speed World to begin the season, and we’re sure racers can’t wait to head south and warm up their tires at a venue known for hosting historic street-car races.” Along with the full roster of NMCA heads-up and index classes, several classes will add to the excitement in 2023. The familiar TorqStorm Superchargers True Street class is joined by everything from the classic machines to the modern Dodge // Mopar HEMI Shootout, there is automotive excitement for all fans of Big Three muscle. For more on the NMCA Muscle Car Nationals season opener and the rest of the 2023 season, visit NMCAdigital.com.

Celebrating the start of a landmark season at Daytona surrounded by Chevrolet vehicles DETROIT (Jan. 25, 2023) – Twenty-five years ago, no one knew what to expect when two Chevrolet Corvette C5-R racecars showed up at Daytona International Speedway for the Rolex 24 At Daytona – the first event for the then-new factory sports car program. The volumes of stories and successes that came after that first race are enough to fill up multiple books. That’s what happens when a single program with the same manufacturer, the same team and the same car wins 122 races around the world – including four at the Rolex 24 – to go along with 15 Team championships, 14 Manufacturers and Drivers titles in North American competition and more than 350,000 racing miles covered. Chevrolet and Corvette Racing leaders, current and past drivers offer their thoughts on this monumental achievement and what Corvette Racing has meant to them personally…

The Corvette C5-R at Daytona

The Corvette C6.R at Sebring

Photos: Richard Prince, Chevrolet Racing

JIM CAMPBELL, CHEVROLET U.S. VICE PRESIDENT, PERFORMANCE AND MOTORSPORTS: “Twenty-five years of Corvette Racing is a remarkable achievement. I remember being part of our first race at Daytona in 1999 and the excitement around our first race. Now 25 years later, that level of anticipation and thrill remains for everyone within our team and our Corvette owners and supporters. This program is a benchmark in our company for technology and development transferring from racetrack to showroom. Engine technology, advanced aerodynamics and light-weighting materials are hallmarks of how Corvette Racing has influenced Chevrolet vehicles for 25 years. I can’t thank the team members, our Corvette owners and our Corvette fans enough for their 25 years of loyalty, and we look forward to many more.” LAURA WONTROP KLAUSER, GM SPORTS CAR RACING PROGRAM MANAGER: “Corvette Racing is very special to me personally. Coming from the production side of Chevrolet, I saw first-hand the influence that our motorsports participation – Corvette Racing, in particular – had in design and development. It was nothing new as the program already had established itself as a leader in technology transfer. But seeing that in real-life was very cool, especially given the Corvette I had in my garage. Moving to competition and working close with the Corvette Racing team – the crew, the engineers and the drivers – and meeting so many of our passion Corvette owners and fans has been an absolute thrill of a lifetime. As exciting as that is, I’m even more excited for what the future holds for Corvette Racing.” ANTONIO GARCIA, CURRENT CORVETTE RACING DRIVER: “I knew when I joined Corvette Racing that my goal was to be here long-term. I’m really happy that it worked out that way. When I joined in 2009, I had the option to stay with another manufacturer, but I had discovered American racing a few years before that and my choice was to join what I thought was the best team, and I still think we are the best. I’m very thankful. It’s quite unique to see a 25-year relationship at this level. I’m happy to have driven Corvettes for 14 years and going on 15.“The first time I saw Corvette Racing was watching footage of the win at Daytona in 2001. Even though I wasn’t racing in sports cars then, I still saw a lot of the Le Mans 24 Hours. You knew those yellow cars were going around and winning races. When I moved to GT in 2006, we knew that the bigger battles would be in America with Aston Martin vs. Corvette. I was on the other side then and experienced how hard those battles were when we would race at Le Mans and Sebring. My eyes were really opened to how hard Corvette Racing competed. The relationship between the two teams was great always.“This is part of the Corvette Racing environment: My family has always been welcomed in and it is an extended family. During the week at home, I have my own family and on the weekends I have Corvette Racing. When I joined, I was 28 and was probably one of the youngest members of the team. Now it’s the complete opposite! I don’t know how many people on the team are older than me now! But I’m happy I can still provide experience and speed to the team. Consistency is big here and so is experience.” JORDAN TAYLOR, CURRENT CORVETTE RACING DRIVER: “It’s amazing. In motorsports, I don’t know how many relationships make it to 25 years. For GM, Chevrolet, Pratt Miller and Corvette Racing to be this family for so long, it comes down to success. If they weren’t successful, I don’t think this relationship would still be going on. It speaks volumes for everyone involved. For me to be part of it for all these years is a very special feeling and something I’m very proud of. The last few years as a full-time driver have been amazing with winning a couple of championships and winning races like Daytona and Sebring and all the special ones that everyone talks about is huge, and that’s what Corvette Racing is known for.“I was 10 years old at Le Mans watching my dad for the first time, and we shared hospitality with Corvette Racing. So I saw it first-hand back then seeing all the Corvette Racing guys on the biggest stage against the biggest manufacturers. It was always the goal back then to be in that position so for all of that to come full circle, it’s almost impossible to believe that it’s happened. It’s hard to picture that I was once a kid watching the team back then. It’s super special and something I’m always thankful for. I know the opportunity could have never come and I could have been doing something way different with my life. It’s always something I’m thankful for.” TOMMY MILNER, CURRENT CORVETTE RACING DRIVER: “Twenty-five years is incredible for a team and car manufacturer partnership. To last that long is unheard of. It’s a testament to how well the foundations of the program from Day One have allowed it to continue this long. Each year, the team and Chevrolet grow that relationship and partnership with closer links to racecar and production cars. In many ways, it starts with the commitment that Chevrolet has toward sports car racing – not just in the United States but around the world. “Car manufacturers oftentimes love to play for a little bit and then take a break or go somewhere else. But Chevrolet and Corvette have been consistently here for 25 years. Any car manufacturer looking at going racing needs to look at what Corvette Racing has done. The production cars have transformed from what they had been in the late 1990s when this program came about to where the eighth-generation Corvette is now. In terms of being faster, better handling and everything you want in a car, the Corvette has improved over the years. The racecars have gone hand-in-hand with those production cars as well in improving over the years. It’s a good mirror of having a great product for the road and a great product on the racetrack. I feel very fortunate to have been part of this program for as long as I have, and hopefully that continues on in the future.” RON FELLOWS, CORVETTE RACING DRIVER FROM 1999-2007: “It’s amazing. I sat down with some of the Chevy leadership in September of 1997 and they talked about taking a Corvette to Le Mans. I was dumbfounded! But they were serious about it and said they wanted me to be part of it and lead the program as a driver. I couldn’t say yes fast enough! “It’s great to see not only the success of Corvette Racing but also the development of generations of production Corvette. They both improved hand-in-hand. To see how both have evolved is awesome to look at.”We certainly learned a ton at that first Rolex 24. And we continued to get better throughout 1999 and into 2000. When you look at how long development occurred, you realize how much work went into it. In 2000, we knew we had a fast car and it was a matter of putting all the pieces together to finish it off. But the evolution of the cars and people was phenomenal. There were tough times but everyone kept digging and we were all better for it.” OLIVER GAVIN, CORVETTE RACING DRIVER FROM 2002-2020: “When I first tested for Corvette Racing in 2001, the team already was established and it was a force in the paddocks of the American Le Mans Series and at Le Mans. When you get into three or four years of a program, you think that something will change and something will happen to move on to the next thing. But it was amazing to see how Corvette Racing grew from C5-R to C6.R through the different competition we faced. The racing back then, thinking about it now, makes the hair stand up on the back of my neck. It was fantastic fun and great, intense racing. “You get to 2010 and I’d been there for nine seasons. You think how this keeps building and building every year. The competition level in any form of GT racing is so high, no matter where you go. But this team has constantly been running at the front. Part of that key is building on the foundation of the road car, and you see that from generation to generation. You see the lessons that have been learned and how they are applied in production and with the race team. It shows how hard everyone works together and the overall effort of the individual groups. Everyone is pulling in the same direction and wanting to keep progressing and continuing the level and standard that Corvette Racing has established for so long.”

DALLAS, TX (January 25, 2023) — Buddy Hull announced Methanol Moonshine as his primary sponsor in December at the PRI Show and today the Dallas-based Top Fuel driver announced veteran Top Fuel tuner Mike Guger will take the reins as his full-time crew chief. Hull plans to race at least eight races in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Hull’s first race this season will be the Arizona Nationals at Wild Horse Motorsports Park at the end of March.

“Adding someone like Mike Guger to the team is a dream come true,” said Hull. “He has so much experience and has worked with so many great drivers, I honestly pinched myself after he said yes to working with our team. We are building a solid foundation to move forward and Mike along with David Shaff, our car chief. They will be a great one-two punch. David joined our team over a year ago and has shown great leadership from the beginning as well as a great work ethic. I can’t wait to get to Phoenix and see what we can do.”

Guger, who learned the basics of drag racing under the tutelage of Hall of Famer Dale Armstrong, was crew chief first to Larry Dixon and then to Leah Pruett when they drove Top Fuel dragsters for Bob Vandergriff Jr. in 2015 and 2016.

Mike Guger

 “I am excited to get back to leading a Top Fuel team. I was really impressed with the parts Buddy has as well as his attitude and goals. I have known David for a while and he helped me with my Funny Car. He is a great worker and I am really comfortable with him. Buddy has given me free reign and I think we will work very well together. I have been trying to stay on top of the sport. I haven’t been hands on day to day but I will be honest, I make an effort every day to think about racing . I stay in touch with a lot of the current crew chiefs, and I think with Buddy’s inventory and his team we can have some fun and turn some heads.”

He began a lengthy association with Armstrong when he was just 13, eventually working his way into a position as Armstrong’s crew facilitator when he and Hall of Famer Kenny Bernstein dominated the pro tour in Funny Car and later in Top Fuel.

“What I learned from Dale was just a work ethic,” Guger said, “how to conduct yourself; how to tune the car. I have been fortunate to work with great people throughout my career. I want to especially thank Robert Mills for giving me the flexibility to work with Buddy and his team.”

In 2015, after securing his first crew chief assignment, Guger sent Dixon to the two No. 1 starts and six final round appearances.  Unfortunately, the duo never could close the deal and wound up fourth in the final Top Fuel point standings. 

A year later, Guger won his first race as crew chief when Pruett beat Brittany Force in the final round at Phoenix.  A month-and-a-half later, though, after only four races, Vandergriff pulled the plug on his two-car team and Guger found himself once again without a full-time gig.

 A resident of Austin, Texas, he has worked the past several years for Integrated Metal Products, Inc., while working to secure a license to drive a fuel Funny Car.

Additionally, long-time Buddy Hull Racing crew member Shaff has been promoted to car chief for the 2023 season and beyond. Shaff joined Buddy Hull Racing in January of 2022. Hull will continue to work with Tim Wilkerson in the transition and Wilkerson will continue to manage the machine work on Hull’s blocks and heads.

“I can’t thank Tim Wilkerson enough for all the support he has shown me since I started driving and also well before that,” said Hull. “I have known Tim all my life and his support and guidance has been so critical and helpful to me as a driver, team owner and a person. He is one of the greatest guys I know.”

Buddy Hull Racing and Methanol Moonshine will collaborate on a uniquely themed brand of merchandise available exclusively through Buddy’s website and other merchandise avenues. The team is currently talking with a variety of vendors for the 2023 season.

“Methanol Moonshine is an absolute perfect fit with our team and the look of the car is something special. I can’t wait to launch this partnership into a new gear through our racing program and hopefully make that trip ‘down under’ to race in a dragster there as well,” added Hull.  

For more information, visit https://methanolmoonshine.com.au/ and https://www.buddyhullracing.com/ and for merchandise visit https://www.buddyhullracing.com/shop

CONCORD, NC – January, 25, 2023– The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series is raising the stakes even higher for the 2023 season.

After tremendous support from Dirt Late Model teams during the season’s opening weekend at Volusia Speedway Park, the Winner Circle program announced in December will expand from the top 12 teams to the top 15.

READ MORE: World of Outlaws Late Models Raise Stakes with Increased Championship Points Fund, Monthly Payouts

The Winner Circle program will now pay $2,500 a month to each of the top-15 full-time drivers (from February to November) – meaning if a contracted driver runs the entire season and maintains a top-15 points position, they will earn an extra $25,000 by the end of the season.

“The support we’ve had to start the season is incredible,” said World Racing Group CEO Brian Carter. “That’s why we’re expanding this program to make sure as many teams can make it up and down the road as possible during the grind of the season.”

The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models continue their 2023 season during DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park Feb. 16-18. For tickets: CLICK HERE.

If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision – either online on with the DIRTVision App.

Three Cadillac prototypes to take green flag for 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona in GTP class

DETROIT (Jan. 24, 2023) — Nine Cadillac Racing drivers, their respective team personnel and a large support group have the common goal of visiting Victory Circle in the 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona. Excitement has been building for the debut of the three Cadillac hybrid prototypes in the reborn Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class with the command to start engines Saturday, Jan. 28, for the twice-around-the-clock race given by grand marshal Mark Reuss, president of General Motors.

The No. 01 Cadillac prototype led the three-car contingent in the 20-minute qualifying session on the 3.56-mile, 12-turn Daytona International Speedway road course by claiming a second-row spot. The No. 02 Cadillac prototype qualified fifth and the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac qualified sixth. Cadillac Racing has earned the overall victory in the Rolex 24 At Daytona – the traditional season-opening race of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship – four times since the 2017 debut of the DPi class. Not one has come from a pole start. “I think there’s always a big excitement coming into a new season, especially with the first event so big,” said 2021 DPi champion Pipo Derani, co-driver of the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac prototype with Alexander Sims and Jack Aitken.  “After you do this for a few years, you learn how to control your emotions. Everything just falls into place. You just do what you have to do. Once you focus on that and know you have that support from the team, then you’re also more relaxed.

Commanding leadThe exciting Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing — a 10Best for ’23 by Car and Driver — is a Safety Car for the race that takes the green flag at 1:40 p.m. ET. Learn more  Media resourcesBackground: New race car info, driver bios, statistics and moreResults: Cadillac aims for fifth Rolex 24 At Daytona overall victory since 2017Gallery: Driver firesuit photos

“There’s really nothing different to do than what you’ve already done and those things have worked because we’ve won races and championships. That also helps you calm down and focus on the important things. Come race day and come Sunday afternoon, you hope everything fell into place and you have the shot at victory in this event.”  Design of the new race car began more than two years ago, with on-track development beginning in July 2022. Cadillac Racing continues to collect data and gain insights about the car, its systems and the new Michelin tires with every on-track session. And the race will be a learning opportunity for future events. GTP entries have five free practice sessions available over Thursday and Friday.  “There has been a ton of work leading up to that moment here in Daytona to get ready and get the cars there,” said Sebastien Bourdais, co-driver with Renger van der Zande and Scott Dixon of the No. 01 Cadillac entry. “Every time there’s a regulation change, you show up at Daytona, the hardest race of the year, it’s a 24-hour race, and it’s in January. Nobody feels ready, but you’ve got a job ahead and you have to make the best of it. Thanks for all of the efforts the team has done whether at Cadillac or at Ganassi. Looking forward to a great season, and it starts today.”

The electrified Cadillac prototype features an all-new Cadillac 5.5-liter DOHC V8 engine developed by GM’s Performance and Racing propulsion team based in Pontiac, Michigan, with a seven-speed sequential gearbox. IMSA has specified the power output at 670 horsepower, including the hybrid system; weight at 1,030kg without fuel and driver; and a maximum of 8,800 RPM. Cadillac, the only LMDh manufacturer with a naturally aspirated engine in the GTP class, will seek to build on its legacy of success in the 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona with its fifth overall victory 2017. The list:* 2020 (Renger van der Zande, Ryan Briscoe, Scott Dixon, Kamui Kobayashi)* 2019 (Renger van der Zande, Fernando Alonso; Jordan Taylor, Kamui Kobayashi)* 2018 (Christian Fittipaldi, Filipe Albuquerque, Joao Barbosa)* 2017 (Jeff Gordon, Jordan Taylor, Ricky Taylor, Max Angelelli) Also, since 2017, a Cadillac prototype has recorded 27 victories in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition – the most by any manufacturer — and three Manufacturer Championships. Cadillac midway display Spectators can see the lineup of exciting Cadillac performance vehicles at the Cadillac display in the midway. Times:Friday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m.Vehicles: 2023 Escalade-V, 2022 CT5-V, 2022 CT4-V, 2022 CT5-V Blackwing, 2022 CT4-V Blackwing, 2023 CT5-V Blackwing safety car Cadillac Racing driver lineup for Grand Touring Prototype class No. 01 Cadillac (qualified fourth) Sebastien Bourdais: “I think (qualifying) is a strong start; obviously not the pole but as close as we can get without getting it. I think it bodes well for the race. Now it’s just about executing, making no mistakes. It’s like a crash course of learning. There’s so much to absorb, so much to figure out, so much to strategize with the new car because up until not long ago we were completely in practice mode trying to get the car reliable, tire testing, this and that and the other and then all of a sudden get ready for the biggest race of the season. It’s a big adjustment, mind switch and get into the racing vibe for a 24-hour race with my two great teammates. We’ve learned a lot of the car and we’re gaining confidence.”  Renger van der Zande: “I’m excited how close the field is; everybody is within a couple of tenths (of a second) and that’s an impressive effort for a new class, new regulations and for the systems that have been put in place to go racing for the future. Starting fourth is an amazing achievement and a compliment to whole team.”  Scott Dixon: “I’m looking forward to the race this weekend. It’s kind of crazy when you look at the preparation from when the first car arrived to its development of it and how the technology has shifted. It’s been fun to work with it, so I think everyone is excited to finally get to the race. There’s been a lot of prep and lead time and expectations for this one. It’s one of my favorite races of the year. You get to drive the car a lot, you get to have some fantastic racing. I think this year one of the largest fields that we’ve seen in years. It’s going to be fun, but I think it will possibly a race of reliability as well. Knock on wood that we’ve done as much as we can as a group between Cadillac, GM and Chip Ganassi Racing that we can make it to the win and be fighting for the win.”  No. 02 Cadillac (qualified fifth)Richard Westbrook: “We had a productive three days at the Roar. We got exactly what we were searching for, which is more miles, more knowledge about the car, more knowledge about the tire and more knowledge about the whole new formula that we’re going into. Now we’re all out there together, we can see our pace against everyone else and it just makes us all more even more determined and excited with one eye on the future.” Earl Bamber: “A good qualifying with everyone learning these cars. We can see already that it’s ultra-competitive and it’s a true credit to IMSA, the manufacturers, the teams and everyone who’s been involved to make for a great race.”  Alex Lynn: “I really am enjoying driving this car and it’s giving me really good feedback. We’re improving so much with each session and it’s a really enjoyable job when you start making huge strides on improving this brand-new vehicle that we got, so I’m excited for the race.” No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac (qualified sixth)Pipo Derani: “The car is working well and the most is that it looks like we have a good car for the race. That’s our goal. We’re trying to use every session that we have, even qualifying, to learn more about our equipment. Any time we can be on track it helps us get better and improve the car. Not the fantastic final result in qualifying but lots of data has been gathered that will help us next week.” Alexander Sims: “We’re working through things in the practice sessions and there are still some things for us to learn with these new cars. We have time this week to try a few things. In the first part of the race we have to take it step by step and try to improve, even if it means making changes during the pit stops – just tweaks we can do during the race – because it’s about being fast at the end and being there at the end. It’s an incredibly tight field and Pipo (Derani) was compromised in qualifying with the red flag, not getting a reference beforehand while others did.” Jack Aitken: “We didn’t get a huge amount of mileage (during the Roar) just with red flags and weather, so this week we’ll keep building on what we’ve learned and get the car dialed in more on specifics. We’re all disappointed with the quals, but it’s probably the least important qualifying of the year for us. I’m looking forward to getting track time in practice and excited to compete for the first time in the race with this team.”

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Continued Development the Goal for 2022 Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Winner

January 24, 2023 – After a standout debut season with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Spencer Bayston is back in the CJB Motorsports, TrueTimber #5 full-time with more improvement, more wins, and more experience on his mind.

The 24-year-old native of Lebanon, IN enjoyed a breakout campaign in 2022 and hopes to further that success in 2023. His inaugural year on the road resulted in two wins (Bristol Motor Speedway and Huset’s Speedway), five podium finishes, 16 top-five efforts, 40 top-10 runs, 70 laps led, four QuickTimes, eight Heat Race wins, and 32 Dash appearances.

In the 45th season of World of Outlaws history, Bayston became the seventh driver to score multiple Feature wins in his maiden attempt with The Greatest Show on Dirt and locked up the Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year Award with an eighth-place finish in the championship standings.

“The experience itself exceeded all of my expectations,” Bayston said looking back on 2022. “The environment at the track and being on the road for the first time was all awesome and something I had dreamed of since I was a little kid. In terms of our performance, I feel like we were there most nights and competed at the front, but I think I personally lacked a little bit and I’m excited to get the chance to work on that and continue developing as a full-time Outlaw this year.”

After leading six shows and averaging a 10.66 finish, Bayston is excited to remove the rookie stripes and feels like a “real Outlaw” entering 2023. However, being on the road isn’t the goal; being the best is, and Bayston knows that takes time.

“I feel like I’m part of the group now, but I know there’s a whole new level to reach if I want to be a top dog,” Bayston continued. “I think that is achievable with this team, but I just have to put it all together. There are several little things that kept us from more wins and we have a short list of things to clean up. The good news is we have 90 races to work on that this year.”

Along with the 62nd Knoxville Nationals at Iowa’s Knoxville Raceway (Aug. 9-12), the 40th Kings Royal at Ohio’s Eldora Speedway (July 14-15), and the 61st National Open at Pennsylvania’s Williams Grove Speedway (Sept. 29-30), Bayston is excited to get back to Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, SD for the second High Bank Nationals – offering a $250,000 payday on June 21-24.

“Huset’s was a big week for us last year with the release of TrueTimber and then winning right out of the gate,” Bayston said. “I think that might be one of my most anticipated weeks of the year. I think we left plenty on the table come showtime last year, so we’re eager for a chance at redemption this year. Plus, how can you not be excited racing for a quarter of a million dollars? I think that will be an epic week.”

Veteran crew chief Barry Jackson will return to lead the #5 Team, along with crew members Aydin Lloyd and Erik Coyle. Based out of Carlisle, PA, the CJB Motorsports camp will enjoy 14 World of Outlaws races in their home state this year – a slight advantage they hope to take capitalize on.

For Bayston, the Lebanon, IN resident will get two nights in “The Hoosier State” with World of Outlaws races at Haubstadt’s Tri-State Speedway on Saturday, April 29, and Lawrenceburg Speedway on Monday, May 29.

His second year on the World of Outlaws tour officially begins with the season-opening Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park on February 9-11. Through a short seven appearances at The World’s Fastest Half-Mile, the former NOS Energy Drink USAC National Midget Series champion has admittedly struggled at the Barberville, FL 1/2-mile with a career-best of 16th – a stat he’s determined to improve in two weeks.

CJB Motorsports will again be supported by TrueTimber Camo, Signing Day Sports, Bubbly Brands, JRC Transportation, Nyce Crete and Landis, Ecynbro Trucking, C&S Lawn and Landscape, Kistler Engines, The Dunn Group, Highlands’ Power Sports, High Performance Lubricants, FK Rod Ends, Allstar Performance, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, Walker Filtration, Schoenfeld Headers, Ti22 Performance, Wilwood Disc Brakes, Fine Line Auto Body, All Pro Aluminum Cylinder Heads, Smith Titanium, HRP, Factory Kahne Shocks, Kinsler Fuel Injection, ATL, Winters, Fastener Specialties, KSE Racing Products, System 1 Pro Ignition, Maxim Racing, KH Suspension, RRi Designs, QuickCar Racing Products, Outerwears, Moose Blocks, Safety-Kleen.

To watch Spencer and the rest of the Outlaws all year, get tickets HERE or watch every race live on DIRTVision.

Texas-Oklahoma team begins championship chase March 10-11 indoors at Southern Illinois Center 

CONCORD, NC – Jan. 23, 2023 – After a career-best run at the 2023 Chili Bowl Nationals, Kyle Jones and the No. 7U Trifecta Motorsports team are committed to chasing the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota championship.

Jones and car owner Steve Carbone are currently in their fifth year of partnership, and already have some goals set for the 35-race slate.

“We really want to win a race,” Jones said. “We’ve been really close to winning a national Midget race, and that’s our ultimate goal for sure.

“Once you get over the hill and win the first one, I think they start coming a little bit easier. Of course, none of them are way easy. But we’ve just gotta get over that mountain, and once we do that, I feel like it’ll be a little easier for us.”

Though they did not reach Xtreme Outlaw Victory Lane last season, they came close on more than one occasion – a third-place run after starting on the pole at Davenport Speedway last August, and a fourth-place finish at Port City Raceway in October. Those two top fives and six top 10s collected throughout the season added up to a fourth-place finish in the final points standings.

Together, Jones and Trifecta are reaching new heights every season. For a team that used to compete only at the Chili Bowl, their evolution has been a long and winding road.

Jones was first introduced to the Tulsa, OK-based team when fellow Texan and former NASCAR driver David Starr mentioned Jones’ name to Trifecta management and told them to give Jones a call. Jones got that call during the 2018 season and won the first outdoor race they entered together before competing in their first Chili Bowl the following January.

Fast forward five seasons, and it’s full steam ahead on a full national Midget schedule.

“It’s so awesome to see how much it’s grown over the years,” Jones said. “It went from one race a year, to five races a year, to doing 15… now we’re running a national tour. It’s just really cool to be a part of it.”

With Jones’ Texas residency and the team’s home base in Oklahoma, travel can sometimes have a big presence on the team expense report. However, the great partners for the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota season have paved the way for a hefty contingency program and a healthy nightly purse that will keep current teams on the road and attract newcomers to join.

“For some of the races, like the ones out in PA, it makes it a little tough on us,” Jones said. “But the fact that the Xtreme Outlaw Series gives you incentives to get out there and do that, like the tow money and helping with pit passes and stuff like that, it helps a ton. We don’t have to worry about that.”

They’ve already had a strong start to the 2023 season with a solid run at Chili Bowl. A smooth and steady line around the bottom of the Tulsa Expo Raceway in his Tuesday night prelim A-Main drove the 29-year-old Texan from 14th on the starting grid to P2 for several laps at his peak, before ultimately settling for fourth by the checkered flag. That prelim night momentum carried over to Saturday, where, after transferring into the big show from a B-Main, Jones again came from deep on a 16th-to-sixth tear through the A-Main, marking his best career finish in the event.

Taking the momentum that he built-up in Tulsa, Jones is arguably the most confident and comfortable he’s ever been in the car. It’s the jumpstart he and the team needed before the Xtreme Outlaw season opener at the Southern Illinois Center in DuQuoin, IL, Friday-Saturday, March 10-11.

“Your whole year – people think the season starts in March or February or whenever – it starts right here for me,” Jones said. “If you come in here and have a really good run, that’s momentum throughout the whole year.”

Catch Jones and the Trifecta No. 7U on track at every Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota in 2023 – for tickets and the full schedule, visit XtremeOutlawSeries.com. If you can’t be at your nearest event, stream every lap live on DIRTVision.

The Jonestown Jet Excited to Continue Living Dream with The Greatest Show on Dirt

January 23, 2023 – Remaining a constant with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, Brock Zearfoss is set to bring the Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill #3Z back on tour for a third consecutive season in 2023.

The Jonestown, PA native is more confident than ever entering year three with new sponsors – Milton Hershey School and A.Lane Living – joining his program, a schedule allowing him to race close to home more often, and lofty, but realistic goals in mind for his family-owned operation.

“I can’t wait to get going,” Zearfoss said on the World of Outlaws campaign while taking time from his Australian adventure. “We obviously progressed in year two compared to year one, and I think we can only get better in year three. Our performance is continually improving the more we return to unfamiliar tracks, which is a crucial element of succeeding on the road. We’re adding some sponsors, help, and components that will make our team more competitive and I feel we can have a great season for our partners that support us.”

After going winless throughout his rookie campaign in 2021, Zearfoss came back with a chip on his shoulder in 2022 and certainly showcased improvement all throughout the country. Along with 20 top-10 finishes and a 10th-place championship finish, he recorded top-five runs at South Dakota’s Huset’s Speedway and New York’s Weedsport Speedway to go with his first win as a full-timer at Wisconsin’s Cedar Lake Speedway.

In 2023, Brock is determined to grow those numbers and turn in a career year with The Greatest Show on Dirt.

“Obviously, we’re going to shoot for the moon but we have realistic goals, too,” Zearfoss noted his expectations. “We basically want to double our totals from last year, so hopefully we’re around three-to-five wins, 20-30 top fives, 30-40 top 10s. We want to be somewhere in those ranges for a successful season.”

The Keystone State racer is excited about the new changes coming to the 2023 schedule, which keeps him in his home state of Pennsylvania for 14 of the 87 scheduled World of Outlaws races. He’ll get seven shows at Williams Grove Speedway in Mechanicsburg, PA (home of his first Series win), four nights at Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, PA (where he is a former track champion), another two races at Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, PA, and a new date at BAPS Motor Speedway in York Haven, PA.

In the meantime, Zearfoss is soaking up the sun down under as he remains sharp with another off-season campaign in Australia. Driving for the Goldstar Transport team, he’s already earned multiple podium finishes at Perth Motorplex and now prepares for the biggest week of the year in Australia Sprint Car Racing. His trip will conclude this weekend on Friday-Sunday, January 27-29 with the 50th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Premier Speedway in Warrnambool, Victoria – an event available to stream for DIRTVision’s American audience.

Zearfoss’ third year on the World of Outlaws trail officially begins with the season-opening Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park on February 9-11. Through 14 appearances at The World’s Fastest Half-Mile, he owns a career-best finish of 11th which he established during last year’s pursuit of the Big Gator Championship.

Todd Berkheimer will return as crew chief on the #3Z, along with crew members Matt Frisbie and Kasey Walters.

Zearfoss will again be supported by Moose’s LZ Bar & Grill, Heavy Equipment, Loaders & Parts Inc., C&D Rigging Inc., Klick Lewis Cars, J.P. Adamsky Trucking, Milton Hershey School, A. Lane Living, Berkebile Oil Company, XXX Race Company, K1 RaceGear, BK Titanium, AL Driveline, Bruce’s Speed Shop, Walker Performance Filtration, Bell Helmets, System 1 Pro Ignition, Allstar Performance, Wilwood, FK Rod Ends, Brown and Miller Racing Solutions, and CSI Shocks.

To watch Brock and the rest of the Outlaws all year, get tickets HERE or watch every race live on DIRTVision.

BARBERVILLE, FL (Jan. 23, 2023) – History will be made at Volusia Speedway Park with the inaugural Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout, Jan. 26-28, and some of the biggest names in Sprint Car racing are set to join the field.

The event will mark the United Sprint Car Series’ first time back at Volusia in 18 years and give fans the chance to see Sprint Car racing at the track for the first time in January since 1987.

More than 30 drivers are currently expected to attend the event, representing 14 states and three countries – the United States, United Kingdom and Canada.

On that list include two NASCAR connected entries, the winningest driver in 410 Sprint Car racing last year, two National Sprint Car Hall of Fame Inductees, one of the biggest rising stars from New York, several Florida natives and more.

They’ll all gather in Barberville, FL for a $3,000-to-win prize Friday, Jan. 27, and then an impressive $5,000 top prize on Saturday, Jan. 28. There will be an open practice on Thursday, Jan. 26. Tickets are available at the track. If you can’t make it, you can watch every lap live on DIRTVision.

Here are the top storylines to follow:

NASCAR CONNECTIONS: Two of the biggest names in NASCAR will have a presence at the inaugural Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will pilot his NOS Energy Drink #17, while Christopher Bell will debut his new Bell Kemenah Racing team with 14-year-old prodigy Gavan Boschele.

Stenhouse – Along with Stenhouse’s duties of driving for JTG Daugherty Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series, he’s also co-owner of Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing, which fields the #17 410 Sprint Car in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. But from time to time, with his dad helping wrench on the car, Stenhouse will go back to his roots and run his own #17 360 Sprint Car. Before joining NASCAR, Stenhouse was initially set to become a full-time World of Outlaws driver.

Stenhouse has made 14 starts with the United Sprint Car Series and has collected five wins – two in 2020 and three in 2021. Should he make the show, it will be his Feature debut at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile.”

Bell – Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell recently announced the formation of Bell Kemenah Racing, partnering with his father-in-law, Brian Kemenah, who will help lead the team. Kemenah is a veteran Sprint Car mechanic, having claimed All Star Circuit of Champions titles with Chad Kemenah and Tim Shaffer and was the mechanic on Shaffer’s 2011 Knoxville Nationals winning car.

While Bell has driven his own #21 Sprint Car before, he’s tapped rising-star Gavan Boschele to pilot the car at the Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout. Boschele is one of three drivers Bell and Kemenah plan on working with. The 14-year-old North Carolina native has already established himself on the national scene, winning the inaugural Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series race last May and having won an iconic Golden Driller in the Stock Non-Wing class during December’s Tulsa Shootout in Oklahoma.

MACRI AFTER MORE: Anthony Marci, of Dillsburg, PA, was the winningest driver in 410 Sprint Car racing last year, picking up 23 victories overall, including two with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series – his first with the Series.

Already eager for more, Macri has entered the two-day show at Volusia, also giving him prep time for the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park with the World of Outlaws, Feb. 9-11. He’s made six previous starts at Volusia – all in a 410 Sprint Car – earning a career best finish of fifth with the World of Outlaws last year.

UK TO VOLUSIA: Traveling the farthest distance to compete in the Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout is Ryan Harrison, of North Hampshire, UK. The Englishman has been traveling to the United States to race Sprint Cars for the past five years. This year will mark his first time competing at Volusia Speedway Park.

He’s making sure to show up in style this year, too. Harrison has purchased a car from NASCAR driver Alex Bowman – which Bowman drove a few times in 2022 – and is having it assembled by legendary Sprint Car mechanic and engine builder Joe Gaerte.

Harrison won his first Sprint Car race with the United Sprint Car Series last year at Travelers Rest Speedway in South Carolina.

HALL OF FAMERS: Two National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductees are set to join the inaugural event – Terry Gray and Danny Smith.

Gray, of Bartlett, TN, is the 14-time and defending USCS champion and was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame last year. He was also the last driver to win with the USCS at Volusia – his sole victory at the track.

Smith, of Chillicothe, OH, is the 2021 USCS national champion and 2015 National Sprint Car Hall of Fame inductee. He has five wins overall with USCS, along with 25 All Star Circuit of Champions victories and three World of Outlaws win.

LOCKED IN: Of the more than 30 drivers attempting to make the 24-car Feature, Tyler Clem already has a spot locked for him. He won the inaugural Battle in Barberville in December at Volusia, giving him an edge on the competition.

The St. Petersburg, FL driver is multi-talented, having driven Sprint Cars, Late Models and Modifieds. He dominated the Battle in Barberville event, leading all 25 laps and claiming his second victory at Volusia. By virtue of being locked into the main event, Clem and his team can focus on race set ups, rather than having to stress about getting a good qualifying lap to start off the night.

NY’S STAR: Paulie Colagiovanni, of Cicero, NY, gained international attention in 2021 when he finished second with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at Ransomville Speedway after nearly winning the event. He then backed that up with a third-place run with the Series in 2022.

The 21-year-old, has already established himself as one of the top Sprint Car drivers in New York, having claimed the 2019 Empire Super Sprint Series championship. In five starts with USCS, he picked up one win in 2021, and has finished sixth or better in four of those starts.

ENTRY LIST (with more expected by race day):
Car No. – Driver – Hometown
1 – Brenham Crouch – Lubbock, TX
1 – Glynn Styres – Ohsweken, ON, Canada
4 – Danny Smith – Chillicothe, OH
4M – Michael Miller – Pascagoula, MS
4X – Scott Baldwin – Jupiter, FL
5 – Hayden Campbell – Montverde, FL
7 – Devon Borden – Raymond, WA
7e – Eric Gunderson – Canton, GA
9 – Liam Martin – Binbrook, ON, Canada
10 – Terry Gray – Bartlett, TN
10 – Paulie Colagiovanni – Cicero, NY
14 – Tyler Clem – St. Petersburg, FL
14 – Jordon Mallett – Greenbrier, AR
15 – Ryan Turner – Caistor Centre, ON, Canada
17 – Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. – Olive Branch, MS
20 – Anthony Macri – Dillsburg, PA
21 – Gavan Boschele – Mooresville, NC
22 – Riley Goodno – Knoxville, IA
23 – Lance Moss – Cherryville, NC
24 – Danny Martin, Jr. – Sarasota, FL
24 – Danny Sams III – North Port, FL
28 – Jeff Willingham – Ripley, MS
28F – Davey Franek – Sussex, NJ
28 – Jordan Poirier – Saint-Mathieu-de-Beloeil, QC, Canada
43 – Terry Witherspoon – Jacksonville, FL
44 – Chris Martin – Ankeny, IA
47 – Eric Riggins, Jr. – Charlotte, NC
47x – Dylan Westbrook – Scotland, ON, Canada
63 – Josh Weller – Mertztown, PA
82 – Garrett Green – Valrico, FL
83 – Mark Ruel, Jr. – Jacksonville, FL
96s – Brandon Sampson – Mesa, AZ
99 – Tanner Witherspoon – Jacksonville, FL
197 – Ryan Harrison – North Hampshire, UK

BATAVIA, Ohio (January 22, 2023) – Brandon Ford, the World’s Largest Volume Ford Truck Dealer, continues their support of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge in 2023. Brandon Ford is also the Official Pace Truck of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and will lead the field at every event in 2023. The Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge is a mini-series within the 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series schedule that will award points to drivers at the thirteen (13) tape-delayed events airing on the MAVTV Motorsports Network. The first Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge for the mini series will be on Saturday, January 28th at Golden Isles Speedway in Waynesville, GA. during the opening weekend for the series in 2023. The driver earning the most Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge points will receive a $15,000 cash bonus, while second and third will receive $5,000 and $2,000 respectively at the year-end awards banquet. Drivers must maintain perfect attendance with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to be eligible for these awards. 2023 Brandon Ford TV Race Challenge Schedule: Sat. Jan. 28 – Golden Isles Speedway – Waynesville, GA – $25,000Thurs. Feb 9 – East Bay Raceway Park – Tampa, FL – $10,000Fri.. Feb 10 – East Bay Raceway Park – Tampa, FL – $12,000Sat. Feb 11 – East Bay Raceway Park – Tampa, FL – $15,000Sat. May 27 – Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO – $50,000Sat. Jun. 24 – Lernerville Speedway – Sarver, PA – $50,000Sat. Jul. 8 – Deer Creek Speedway – Spring Valley, MN – $50,000Sat. Jul. 15 – Lucas Oil Speedway – Wheatland, MO – $15,000Sat. Jul. 22 – Huset’s Speedway – Brandon, SD – $53,000Sat. Aug. 12 – Florence Speedway – Union, KY – $75,000Sat. Aug. 26 – Port Royal Speedway – Port Royal, PA – $50,000Sat. Sep. 16 – Knoxville Raceway – Knoxville, IA – $50,000Sat. Oct. 21 – Eldora Speedway – Rossburg, OH – $100,000 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. About MAVTV:MAVTV Motorsports Network is the only linear television network and media platform dedicated exclusively to the global culture of motorsports, and powered by a passion for speed. Offering an unparalleled line-up of exclusive events and narrative programming, MAVTV explores the people, vehicles, races and places within the depth and breadth of global motorsports, including: stock car, open-wheel racing, rally cars, sports cars, drag racing, off-road truck racing, sprint cars, dirt track, ice racing, motocross, endurocross, enduro, motoGP, drifting, offshore racings, powerboats, powersports and everything in between. MAVTV knows you don’t have to be a race fan to be an automotive enthusiast, which is why we have curated a collection of documentary, reality and “build” series and specials that are second-to-none. From our LIVE and exclusive content on MAVTV Motorsports Network to the free streaming motorsports on MAVTV Select and the LIVE streaming service of MAVTV on Flo Racing, if it has a motor, it’s probably on MAVTV – The Motorsports Network! MAVTV is available on a variety of viewing platforms. Click here to learn how you can watch MAVTV.

Garcia fourth-fastest in GTD PRO qualifying with No. 3 Corvette C8.R DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 22, 2023) – A new season – and Corvette Racing’s 25th – will see Antonio Garcia and the No. 3 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C8.R start fourth in class for next weekend’s Rolex 24 At Daytona. During Sunday’s 15-minute qualifying session, Garcia posted a best lap of 1:48.077 (118.582 mph) around the 3.56-mile Daytona International Speedway road course to slot into the top-five in the GT Daytona (GTD PRO) class and 12th among all GTD entries for the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

The No. 3 Corvette – with Garcia teaming with Jordan Taylor and Antonio Garcia – completed 146 laps for nearly 520 miles across the three-day Roar Before the 24 test days. The focus now turns to adding a sixth class win at the Rolex 24, the last coming in 2021. As is traditionally the case, exploring different mechanical setups and aero configurations were the most important items to cross off during the Roar. Aside from a steering issue in Friday’s opening session, the Corvette spent minimal time in the pitlane, which helped maximize the amount of data gathering for next week. This is the second year for Corvette Racing in the GTD PRO class, which is comprised of GT3-level cars from multiple manufacturers. Corvette Racing won one race in 2022 and finished third in the GTD PRO championship. Corvette Racing returns to the track for the first official Rolex 24 practice at 11:05 a.m. ET on Thursday.

ANTONIO GARCIA, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R – QUALIFIED FOURTH IN GTD PRO: “It was a little bit messy. I didn’t know which cars had Pro drivers and which had Bronze drivers. I got caught out a few times but that’s just the way it is. Whatever I lost behind in traffic is what I gained on the draft so it was a trade-off. The track changed a little bit with the rain yesterday but it was pretty much the same in the end. The wind was pretty strong so the car felt a little slower. We will see what we can find in the data to try and be a little quicker next week.”

JORDAN TAYLOR, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “From a pace perspective, it’s hard to tell where we’re going to stack up next week. For us, we’re focusing on what we can control. We’ve made a lot of headway, especially since 2022. When we hit the ground here last year, we were guessing on what was going to work and what wasn’t going to work. Coming in this year, I feel like we are so far ahead of where we were last year. This weekend went smoothly other than one incident we had. Now we’re fine-tuning the car and making small changes here and there to make all three drivers happy. It’s nice to have three guys who agree on what the car should feel like. We’re all heading in the same direction from a setup point of view. This weekend was about doing the little things – not just the driver side but also on the crew side and engineering side with things like pit stop practice and driver change practice. We’re very much prepared for next week.”

TOMMY MILNER, NO. 3 MOBIL 1/SiriusXM CHEVROLET CORVETTE C8.R: “Last year was very different with the required changes we had to make for the GTD spec. From a driver’s perspective, we need to be diligent with our preparation into next week. The car was really good yesterday in both the wet and dry conditions. We made some progress there and we’ll come up with a plan to get more speed out of it if we can. Having had a full year on this car and tire combination, the crew has the car already in a better place than last year. We have the knowledge and experience from last year, which is helpful. The goal obviously is to win this race, so we’ll take whatever we can from last year’s race and last year’s season to apply it to this year’s Rolex 24.”

Drivers of three Cadillac V-LMDh race cars aim for fourth Rolex 24 pole since ’17

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 21, 2023) — Every test session is a learning opportunity with the new Cadillac V-LMDh race car. Full fuel runs and work on incremental performance gains were among the main points of the test program on the second day of the Roar Before the Rolex 24 as Cadillac Racing continued preparations for the 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona.The three Cadillac V-LMDh race cars combined for 209 laps in the three test sessions totaling 270 minutes in changeable weather conditions on the 3.56-mile, 12-turn Daytona International Speedway road course. With a drying circuit under the lights, the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac V-LMDh was among the four cars in the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class to venture onto the track in the two-hour session and turned 18 laps.

“We starting to get more and more prepared each run, each session with driver changes, refueling, getting used to all the cars around and test the car in the rain,” said Earl Bamber, co-driver of the No. 02 Cadillac V-LMDh. “I think session by session we feel better about qualifying on Sunday.” The 20-minute qualifying session for the Grand Touring Prototype (GTP) class is scheduled for 2:40 p.m. ET Jan. 22. Peacock will provide streaming coverage of qualifying starting at 1:25 p.m. Cadillac earned the pole for the twice-around-the-clock race in 2017, 2018 and ’21 in the DPi era. “We did a really long run. It was nice to do a full stint all the way through, then stop and fill up the tank and see that difference between the first fuel fill with a new set of tires and fuel fill and a used set,” said Alexander Sims, co-driver of the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac V-LMDh after the late afternoon session. “Useful information. It’s just a test session but so many cars on track there is stuff happening all the time, which is useful for running in traffic during the race.” Added Ranger van der Zande, co-driver of the No. 01 Cadillac V-LMDh: “I think we made good steps to control the systems that we have on this car. It’s a complicated car and I think we have a good group from General Motors, Ganassi, Dallara and Bosch. We want to make sure everybody is facing the same way, so that’s a good base to move forward from. Today, we started to dial in our group more and more.” The electrified Cadillac prototype features an all-new Cadillac 5.5-liter DOHC V8 engine developed by GM’s Performance and Racing propulsion team based in Pontiac, Michigan, with a seven-speed sequential gearbox. IMSA has specified the power output at 670 horsepower, including the hybrid system; weight at 1,030kg without fuel and driver; and a maximum of 8,800 RPM. Cadillac, the only LMDh manufacturer with a naturally aspirated engine for the new prototype in the GTP class, will seek to build on its legacy of success in the 61st Rolex 24 At Daytona with its fifth overall victory 2017.

Sporting championship rings Members of Action Express Racing were presented rings for their 2021 IMSA DPi team championship season by George “Sonny” Whelen and Christine Whelen – owners of Whelen Engineering, the primary sponsor on the No. 31 Cadillac V-LMDh. Whelen Engineering first partnered with Action Express Racing in 2015. “It’s a little emotional because we won the championship in 2021 and it shows that despite all the (medical) issues they’ve had they still consider us part of their family,” said Pipo Derani, the ’21 DPi driver champion. “To come back here and do this amazing gesture for all of us is fantastic. It shows what kind of people they are and it’s great to be part of a fantastic group like this.” Since 1952, the Whelen Engineering Company has been a global leader in the design and manufacturing of reliable and powerful warning lights, white illumination lighting, sirens, controllers and high-powered warning systems for automotive, aviation and mass notification industries.Collaboration from the start From the outset, Cadillac Racing and its drivers have been instrumental in developing the Michelin GTP class tires for the 2023 season both on the Dallara and Chevrolet simulators and during on-track testing. “The tire is probably the most critical component on the car in that it’s the only place that the entire car connects to the ground and the car itself is built around the tire,” GM sports car racing program manager Laura Wontrop Klauser said. “The tire and the suspension need to work together or otherwise you’ll be fighting the car constantly. “So, developing the tire with Michelin from the beginning was critical in making sure our car performed. Between the simulation that we’ve done, the many miles we’ve put on the car, the countless feedback sessions we’ve had with Michelin working together, that collaboration has given us a great package because ultimately the car is the sum of its parts.” GTP teams have 33 sets of Michelin tires (12 soft “low temperature” and 21 soft “high temperature”) at their disposal for this weekend and the sessions leading into the twice-around-the-clock race. They will have 21 sets total for the race. Did you know about the unicorn? Jack Aitken, endurance driver of the No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac V-LMDh incorporated a unicorn in his helmet design. “The core design on the side is my logo, so it’s a big JA. My painter is kind of a made genius who lives in The Netherlands and he made the initials out of geometry shapes, like a mosaic, and put some tartan in there for your Scottish heritage and some of the colors of the Korean flag. On the back is a unicorn in the same motif and that’s because the national animal of Scotland is a unicorn. Most people are shocked when I tell them. It’s like a cool conversation piece.” … Earl Bamber, co-driver of the No. 02 Cadillac V-LMDh, drove in the 24H Dubai last weekend. The Grove Motorsports team finished fourth in the GT3 class. “I treated it as a good warm-up for the Rolex 24,” he said.

BARBERVILLE, FL – Jan. 20, 2023 – Deep in a field of 67 DIRTcar Pro Late Model drivers, four emerged victorious for the first time in their careers at Volusia Speedway Park Friday night.

Austin Yarbrough, Freddie Carpenter, Donald McIntosh and Randy Weaver were the victors of their respective Qualifying Features, each scoring a $1,500 paycheck and 75 points in the Sunshine Nationals event standings. Each of them are all in great shape to lock into the championship Feature Saturday night, following solid runs on Thursday.

The top-20 in the division points standings will now automatically advance to Saturday’s main event, where all starters will battle for a $10,000 grand prize.

Qualifying Feature #1 – Austin Yarbrough

There’s nothing quite like the jubilation and adrenaline rush that stems from a first career Feature win. Austin Yarbrough earned himself a big helping of that feeling Friday night, leading the first Qualifying Feature wire-to-wire to score his first-ever Feature win on dirt.

Yarbrough, the 24-year-old part-time racer from Little River, SC, turned the fastest of all 67 competitors in Qualifying, setting him on the pole for the 20-lap event. He took off in a hurry at the drop of the green, running away from a stacked field that included Super Late Model talents Ross Bailes, Kyle Bronson and Michael Page – all winners in the division on Thursday night.

A quick caution restacked the field with seven laps remaining and gave Bailes and Bronson their best chance to make a move. But Yarbrough kept it cool under the pressure, hammered the throttle on the restart and drove away from the competition to the $1,500 big check in Victory Lane.

“It’s pretty awesome to be able to do it at Sunshine Nationals and beat guys like Ross Bailes, Kyle Bronson, Michael Page – a lot of heavy hitters,” Yarbrough said. “It just shows that if we can get the right people around us to help get it dialed-in, I can do my best on the track.”

While Bailes and Bronson made up the rest of the podium, Thursday Feature winner Page was not as fortunate. Page was on a charge from 13th, running seventh when he retired to the infield with presumed mechanical issues.

Feature 1 (20 Laps): 1. 127-Austin Yarbrough[1]; 2. 114-Ross Bailes[2]; 3. 40B-Kyle Bronson[3]; 4. 66J-Jake Knowles[5]; 5. 86-Chase Collins[4]; 6. 28P-Jeff Provinzino[8]; 7. 72-Trevor Collins[16]; 8. 17-Zach Blackwell[9]; 9. 18B-Mark Fleischer[10]; 10. 131-Matt Herlong[11]; 11. 721-Joe Kump[15]; 12. 24-Mason Diaz[12]; 13. 18X-Michael Page[13]; 14. 42T-Jake Traylor[6]; 15. 10-Dalton Hood[14]; 16. (DNS) 29S-Cameron Saunders; 17. (DNS) 50-David Markham Jr

Qualifying Feature #2 – Freddie Carpenter

A Super Late Model veteran of several years, Freddie Carpenter now has a DIRTcar Pro Late Model Feature win at Volusia Speedway Park.

The native West Virginian had a slower start Thursday night but turned things around immediately on Friday, turning in a second-quick lap overall in Qualifying to claim the pole for the Feature.

Carpenter took off at the drop of the green, stretching his lead out to over 1.5 seconds at its height before second-running Mark Whitener began rapidly closing the gap. The caution flag was thrown with six laps left on the board, resetting the field and putting Whitener and a hungry Nevin Gainey right on Carpenter’s rear bumper for the restart.

Though Gainey made quick work of Whitener for second on the restart, he was unable to make up the distance to the leader as Carpenter crossed the stripe to collect the victory.

“The cars started getting tight in the middle of the race and I had to start braking a little bit getting [into the corner],” Carpenter said. “The car felt good. It’s one of the new Vision Chassis we’ve been promoting, trying to make racing more affordable, and it was just on a rail.”

Feature 2 (20 Laps): 1. C4-Freddie Carpenter[1]; 2. 15-Nevin Gainey[2]; 3. 17F-Richard Ferry[4]; 4. 5-Mark Whitener[3]; 5. 67F-Jadon Frame[6]; 6. 54-Tuck Trentham[5]; 7. 87-Walker Arthur[9]; 8. 66-Jody Knowles[7]; 9. 555-Brock Pinkerous[15]; 10. 80-Ben Scott[16]; 11. 20-Owen Osteen[14]; 12. KB-Kerry King[11]; 13. 08-Ray Love Jr[10]; 14. 38-Nick Love[12]; 15. 515-Bubba Roling[8]; 16. 30-Steven Stratton JR[13]; 17. (DNS) 73-Trevor Sise

Qualifying Feature #3 – Donald McIntosh

It’s been a long time since the Late Model world saw Donald McIntosh in a Crate-engine car. Friday night, he took one to Volusia Victory Lane for the first time in his career.

The Super Late Model veteran of Dawsonville, GA, linked up with Tennessee driver/owner Joe Denby last fall, and fitted Denby’s #27 with a Chevy Performance 604 Crate engine for their Sunshine Nationals debut together. The combo proved to be a lethal combination Friday, as McIntosh turned the fastest Qualifying lap in his group early in the evening to earn the pole for the third Feature.

In short, McIntosh dominated, leading all 20 laps unchallenged for the $1,500 check and 75 points toward the division standings in the event. The team’s efforts to turn things around from a dull Qualifying effort on Thursday proved fruitful, which McIntosh acknowledged.

“Yesterday, I got us behind in Qualifying a little bit – it’s so easy to do,” McIntosh said. “I haven’t Crate raced that much, and I feel like if you miss it just a little bit, you miss it a lot. But I was lucky enough to have a really good car in Qualifying today, and the car really carried me through.”

2021 Sunshine Nationals champion Mack McCarter soared from fifth to finish second, while Thursday winner Rye Faulk rounded out the podium and reigning Crate Racin’ USA champion Jason Welshan crossed in fourth from a P7 starting spot.

Feature 3 (20 Laps): 1. 27M-Donald McIntosh[1]; 2. 51-Mack McCarter[5]; 3. 4-Rye Faulk[3]; 4. 29-Jason Welshan[7]; 5. 20G-Chub Gunter[4]; 6. 6H-Clay Harris[10]; 7. B8-Tyler Bare[8]; 8. 7A-Corey Almond[9]; 9. 18-Joshua Bishop[2]; 10. 25-Donnie Chappell[6]; 11. 26JR-Jimmy Sharpe Jr[16]; 12. 67-Garret Stewart[13]; 13. 32-Curtis Glover[12]; 14. 42-Steven Stratton Sr[11]; 15. T2-Tanner Hauger[15]; 16. 89-Jeff Choquette[17]; 17. 314-Michael Daugherty[14]

Qualifying Feature #4 – Randy Weaver

Three years ago, Randy Weaver stepped foot on the hallowed grounds of Volusia for the first time in his renown Late Model career and ran second – twice, to inaugural Sunshine Nationals champion Kyle Bronson. Friday night, he found redemption and took the Hatchers Auto Sales #6 Longhorn to Victory Lane.

Leading every lap from the pole, Weaver dominated the entire distance, crossing the stripe over two-and-a-half seconds ahead of runner-up Cory Hedgecock. But the Tennessee veteran’s run was nearly blemished when the caution was thrown for a spinning car directly in his path.

Leading by a wide gap with eight laps remaining, Weaver came up on the rear decklid of Tim Ryan in Turns 3-4, when Ryan lost the handle on his #27 and looped it right in front of the leader. Weaver took evasive action and narrowly squeaked by without contact.

The ensuing restart was no challenge for the multi-time regional Super Late Model champion from Crossville, TN, leaving Hedgecock and third-place Demetrios Drellos in his wake as he crossed the stripe for the $1,500 payday.

It was a big turnaround for Weaver and the Hatchers team, who Qualified 31st fastest of 33 cars in Group B on Thursday.

“We had fuel problems the last two days, Qualified terrible last night, got it a little better and got up to fifth,” Weaver said. “Today, they finally got it to where it Qualified good and put us in a good position. We just hit our marks and got it done.”

Feature 4 (20 Laps): 1. 6-Randy Weaver[1]; 2. 23-Cory Hedgecock[3]; 3. 111-Demetrios Drellos[5]; 4. 14JR-Trey Mills[9]; 5. 388-Jackson Hise[12]; 6. 18E-Ethan Wilson[2]; 7. 117-Phillip Anderson[7]; 8. 74-Jason Garver[6]; 9. 40-Kaden Honeycutt[11]; 10. 11-Cody Overton[16]; 11. 118-David Showers Jr[10]; 12. 27-Derrick Shaw[14]; 13. 05-David Whitener[8]; 14. 16-Brandon Dewitt[4]; 15. 57-Keaton Smith[13]; 16. 28-Tyler Dettor[15]

UP NEXT

The DIRTcar Pro Late Model action continues at Volusia Saturday night with Last Chance Showdowns for non-qualified cars, in addition to a redraw for the frontmost starters and the 30-lap, $10,000-to-win DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals finale.

Tickets will be available at the gate. If you can’t be at the track, watch every lap live on DIRTVision.

Tim McCreadie, Ricky Thornton Jr. and Chris Madden score top five finishes for second straight night

BARBERVILLE, FL – January 20, 2023 – Devin Moran delivered history Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park.

The Dresden, OH native became the first driver to win two Sunshine Nationals Features with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Series, sweeping the first two nights of the season-opening event.

Moran said he could only describe his perfect start with one word: Awesome.

“I said we could only go downhill from here last night, but the ship ain’t sinking yet,” Moran said. “My guys have been working their butts off, working really hard, and doing everything they can to provide me with a good race car.”

 “The Mailman” started third in the 25-lap Feature as Ricky Thornton Jr. and Rookie of the Year contender Nick Hoffman traded the lead in front of him.

However, a caution on Lap 8 for Mark Whitener gave Moran a chance to battle for the lead.

Restarting on the outside lane, Moran nosed ahead of Ricky Thornton Jr. down the front stretch and then closed in on Hoffman.

Using a similar move that got him the win over Tim McCreadie Thursday night, Moran thundered underneath Hoffman in Turn 4, sliding his spoiler across the Mooresville, NC driver’s nose and using that momentum to lead Lap 8 by inches.

Those inches were all he needed, as a caution for Jimmy Owens slowed the field for the second time on Lap 9, giving Moran a lead he wouldn’t relinquish.

Moran said that caution was crucial in scoring his 11th career Series win—one worth $8,000.

“I really didn’t know if we completed a lap or not,” Moran said. “I was praying that we did. I saw the [scoreboard] say 99, then 9, so I kind of assumed we did. I knew [Hoffman] wouldn’t make a mistake twice on that restart, so I’m glad we took advantage of it when we did.”

Tim McCreadie crossed the line behind Moran, charging to second from his seventh starting position. The Watertown, NY driver said he thought his chances for victory dwindled after he lost a few spots on a restart.

“I thought being on the outside on the restart was the way to be,” McCreadie said. “Off of [Turn 4] (Kyle) Strickler pushed and shut down, it got me shut down and got (Chris) Madden back beside me. We all went into Turn 1, and all three of us kind of made mistakes, and (Max Blair) got by all of us, and I kind of got hung out to dry.

“Then, the yellow came out, and it’s just kind of a racing deal. But that one full row back for the next start one lap later, it just took me a little while to get by the guys. I thought maybe I could scoop on the restart.”

Thornton grabbed the podium’s final spot and his second top five of the weekend.

After leading the race’s first lap, the Adel, IA driver said his car was too tight on the outside.

“You never want to start on the pole and run third,” Thornton said. “Overall, we had a really good night, won our [Heat Race], and qualified well. I was pretty good in the [Feature]. I was just a little too tight to run the outside like I needed to.”

Hoffman, the rookie of the race, finished fourth—his best-career World of Outlaws finish. 

Despite falling back a few spots, he said he feels closer to scoring his first career Series win.

“I’m one or two adjustments away from now a fourth-place car to a winning car,” Hoffman said. “I’m just building a notebook, and I feel like we’re really close. I was able to kind of momentum around while I was in the lead. Then, that cushion got so far around where I was getting too tight to get to it, and I was really scared I was going to end up blowing through it.

“I was a little conservative, but I probably should’ve started doing that slider line in Turns 1 and 2 a little earlier, and maybe that would’ve helped me.”

Chris Madden rounded out the top five—his third straight top-five finish at Volusia Speedway Park.

After two races, the Gray Court, SC driver has an eight point lead in the Series standings over Hoffman and Brian Shirley.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models return to Volusia Speedway Park on Saturday, Jan. 21 for the 50-lap, $20,000-to-win Sunshine Nationals finale. For Tickets: CLICK HERE

CASE Construction Equipment Feature (25 Laps): 1. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 2. 39-Tim McCreadie[7]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 4. 9-Nick Hoffman[2]; 5. 44-Chris Madden[5]; 6. 8-Brian Shirley[11]; 7. B5-Brandon Sheppard[15]; 8. 40B-Kyle Bronson[18]; 9. 19R-Ryan Gustin[20]; 10. 8S-Kyle Strickler[4]; 11. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[9]; 12. 16-Tyler Bruening[8]; 13. 111-Max Blair[6]; 14. 11-Gordy Gundaker[14]; 15. 1ST-Johnny Scott[13]; 16. 96V-Tanner English[21]; 17. 32-Bobby Pierce[28]; 18. 18-Chase Junghans[16]; 19. 25-Shane Clanton[22]; 20. 22*-Payton Freeman[25]; 21. 97-Cade Dillard[26]; 22. 99B-Boom Briggs[24]; 23. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[23]; 24. B1-Brent Larson[17]; 25. 18D-Daulton Wilson[19]; 26. 20-Jimmy Owens[27]; 27. 5-Mark Whitener[10]; 28. 10-Garrett Smith[12] Fox Factory Hard Charger: Ryan Gustin [+11]

Tim McCreadie, Ricky Thornton Jr. and Chris Madden score top five finishes for second straight night

BARBERVILLE, FL – January 20, 2023 – Devin Moran delivered history Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park.

The Dresden, OH native became the first driver to win two Sunshine Nationals Features with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Series, sweeping the first two nights of the season-opening event.

Moran said he could only describe his perfect start with one word: Awesome.

“I said we could only go downhill from here last night, but the ship ain’t sinking yet,” Moran said. “My guys have been working their butts off, working really hard, and doing everything they can to provide me with a good race car.”

 “The Mailman” started third in the 25-lap Feature as Ricky Thornton Jr. and Rookie of the Year contender Nick Hoffman traded the lead in front of him.

However, a caution on Lap 8 for Mark Whitener gave Moran a chance to battle for the lead.

Restarting on the outside lane, Moran nosed ahead of Ricky Thornton Jr. down the front stretch and then closed in on Hoffman.

Using a similar move that got him the win over Tim McCreadie Thursday night, Moran thundered underneath Hoffman in Turn 4, sliding his spoiler across the Mooresville, NC driver’s nose and using that momentum to lead Lap 8 by inches.

Those inches were all he needed, as a caution for Jimmy Owens slowed the field for the second time on Lap 9, giving Moran a lead he wouldn’t relinquish.

Moran said that caution was crucial in scoring his 11th career Series win—one worth $8,000.

“I really didn’t know if we completed a lap or not,” Moran said. “I was praying that we did. I saw the [scoreboard] say 99, then 9, so I kind of assumed we did. I knew [Hoffman] wouldn’t make a mistake twice on that restart, so I’m glad we took advantage of it when we did.”

Tim McCreadie crossed the line behind Moran, charging to second from his seventh starting position. The Watertown, NY driver said he thought his chances for victory dwindled after he lost a few spots on a restart.

“I thought being on the outside on the restart was the way to be,” McCreadie said. “Off of [Turn 4] (Kyle) Strickler pushed and shut down, it got me shut down and got (Chris) Madden back beside me. We all went into Turn 1, and all three of us kind of made mistakes, and (Max Blair) got by all of us, and I kind of got hung out to dry.

“Then, the yellow came out, and it’s just kind of a racing deal. But that one full row back for the next start one lap later, it just took me a little while to get by the guys. I thought maybe I could scoop on the restart.”

Thornton grabbed the podium’s final spot and his second top five of the weekend.

After leading the race’s first lap, the Adel, IA driver said his car was too tight on the outside.

“You never want to start on the pole and run third,” Thornton said. “Overall, we had a really good night, won our [Heat Race], and qualified well. I was pretty good in the [Feature]. I was just a little too tight to run the outside like I needed to.”

Hoffman, the rookie of the race, finished fourth—his best-career World of Outlaws finish. 

Despite falling back a few spots, he said he feels closer to scoring his first career Series win.

“I’m one or two adjustments away from now a fourth-place car to a winning car,” Hoffman said. “I’m just building a notebook, and I feel like we’re really close. I was able to kind of momentum around while I was in the lead. Then, that cushion got so far around where I was getting too tight to get to it, and I was really scared I was going to end up blowing through it.

“I was a little conservative, but I probably should’ve started doing that slider line in Turns 1 and 2 a little earlier, and maybe that would’ve helped me.”

Chris Madden rounded out the top five—his third straight top-five finish at Volusia Speedway Park.

After two races, the Gray Court, SC driver has an eight point lead in the Series standings over Hoffman and Brian Shirley.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws CASE Late Models return to Volusia Speedway Park on Saturday, Jan. 21 for the 50-lap, $20,000-to-win Sunshine Nationals finale. For Tickets: CLICK HERE

CASE Construction Equipment Feature (25 Laps): 1. 99-Devin Moran[3]; 2. 39-Tim McCreadie[7]; 3. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 4. 9-Nick Hoffman[2]; 5. 44-Chris Madden[5]; 6. 8-Brian Shirley[11]; 7. B5-Brandon Sheppard[15]; 8. 40B-Kyle Bronson[18]; 9. 19R-Ryan Gustin[20]; 10. 8S-Kyle Strickler[4]; 11. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[9]; 12. 16-Tyler Bruening[8]; 13. 111-Max Blair[6]; 14. 11-Gordy Gundaker[14]; 15. 1ST-Johnny Scott[13]; 16. 96V-Tanner English[21]; 17. 32-Bobby Pierce[28]; 18. 18-Chase Junghans[16]; 19. 25-Shane Clanton[22]; 20. 22*-Payton Freeman[25]; 21. 97-Cade Dillard[26]; 22. 99B-Boom Briggs[24]; 23. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[23]; 24. B1-Brent Larson[17]; 25. 18D-Daulton Wilson[19]; 26. 20-Jimmy Owens[27]; 27. 5-Mark Whitener[10]; 28. 10-Garrett Smith[12] Fox Factory Hard Charger: Ryan Gustin [+11]

Corvette Racing drivers Antonio Garcia, Jordan Taylor, Tommy Milner, and GM Sports Car Racing Manager Laura Wontrop Klauser met with members of the media at Daytona International Speedway on Friday during the opening day of the Roar Before the 24. FULL TRANSCRIPT:

JORDAN, THIS IS THE 25TH SEASON OF CORVETTE RACING AND IT KICKS OFF THE WITH THE ROLEX 24. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO THE TEAM?

Jordan Taylor: “It’s a big deal. It’s also the last year for the C8.R before the new GT3 Corvette comes out, so we’re hoping to have a big send-off for it. The Rolex 24 is the perfect place to do that. We won it in 2021 so it’s been a couple of years. Whenever you come to the Rolex, you race for the win; you’re not really thinking of the championship or anything like that. With this being Corvette Racing’s 25th season, it’s a big achievement. The team has an amazing history in endurance events so I think when you look at what caters to this team, it’s usually these types of events where you need to execute for all 24 hours. Whether its pit stops, strategy or driver execution, the team is known for those as a staple. We’re looking forward to getting through the Roar and getting the raceweek started.”

TOMMY, YOU’RE BACK IN IMSA WITH ANTONIO AND JORDAN AFTER RUNNING THE ROLEX LAST YEAR AND THE FIA WEC. WHAT’S IT LIKE BEING PART OF THIS SQUAD THIS TIME AROUND?

Tommy Milner: “It felt a little funny to see Antonio this morning in my car – I say my car! – but I last drove with him 2011 so it’s been a long time. But we’ve all been teammates and have been for a long time, so part of it feels very normal. They’re both are great guys on and off the racetrack. I’m excited to do this one, Sebring and Petit Le Mans with them this year. Then it’s lots of testing for me this year with the Corvette GT3 car coming up both in the simulator and on the racetrack testing, so that will take up a lot of my time this year.”

ANTONIO, YOU’VE BEEN PART OF CORVETTE RACING THE LONGEST OF YOUR TEAMMATES HERE. WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR MOST SPECIAL MOMENTS SO FAR WITH THIS PROGRAM?

Antonio Garcia: “Definitely being able to win twice here with Corvette Racing was very special. The first one (in 2015) was kind of normal. The last one (2021) was a little bit odd because I was out in the parking lot watching my car win! So that was different. I’m looking forward to have another go at it and see if we can win another race with Tommy. The last time we raced together, we were able to win Le Mans so I think we can win this one together, too.”

LAURA, YOU’RE WEARING A COUPLE OF DIFFERENT HATS BUT LET’S TALK ABOUT THE CORVETTE ONE. HOW IMPORTANT IS THIS PROGRAM TO EVERYTHING THAT GOES ON WITH GENERAL MOTORS AND CHEVROLET?

Laura Wontrop Klauser: “We’re so excited to be working on the Corvette GT3 and getting to launch that. We’ll have a sneak peek at it for those that are here next week for those that want to see it. So that’s exciting. Everything we’ve learned from the C8.R has been transferred into that and will continue to transfer into that. Every time we run a racecar, we’re learning. Being able to work with the current cars in IMSA and the WEC in getting ready for the GT3 is great. We have a great heritage of winning races, and we do count them! We’re hoping to put some more on the board and get ready for the new car and show the world how cool it is, too.”

WHAT WILL THE LOGISTICS LOOK LIKE FOR THE CORVETTE WEC PROGRAM THIS YEAR? WILL IT BE THE SAME AS IT WAS IN 2022?

Laura Wontrop Klauser: “Considering all the chaos of getting a car all over the world, the team did an amazing job last year. We have a really nice working relationship with Larbre Competition, who supports us with that. We wanted to continue with that. We found our groove and it made sense just to keep on grooving that way for 2023 since we know how to do that. We’ll evaluate that for GT3 when we get the European operations started for that. But for this year, it will be same as for 2023.”

CAN YOU TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED THIS MORNING IN PRACTICE?

Jordan Taylor: “We had a steering issues, and the guys are looking into it. We left the Bus Stop and didn’t have many options. There isn’t a lot of room for error there and we had some contact. It’s definitely unfortunate to kick off the week that way, but we’d rather do it now than later this week or next week during the Rolex.”

LOOKING AHEAD TO THE SEASON, THERE ARE SOME NEW CARS FROM YOUR COMPETITORS COMING IN. HOW ARE YOU LOOKING AT THIS YEAR’S COMPETITION? 

Antonio Garcia: “The same way. Last year for us was a learning experience for us all the way. We didn’t have a lot of knowledge of this car on the GTD tire, so we were learning race-by-race how the car interacts with that customer tire. Every race was new for us. This year will be a little different with some more knowledge. It’s true that many manufacturers have a new car so it’s difficult to know where they will be stronger than us. We need to carry on with what we have. Tommy will focus on having a really nice Corvette for the following year. From now on, we just need to do what we’ve been doing. Last year we only won Sebring but this year should be better. Hopefully we can win some races – some of the big ones – and be in the championship.”

IN THE TIME YOU HAD ON THE TRACK THIS MORNING, HOW MUCH OF A CHANCE DID YOU HAVE TO MINGLE WITH THE NEW GTP CARS VERSUS THE DPi AND IF THEY MIGHT BE A LITTLE MORE IN THE WAY THAN USUAL.

Antonio Garcia: “Not in the way. If we were in the GTLM spec that was five to seven seconds faster (per lap) than we are now, maybe we would have more interaction in the infield, But now we are way slower than them anyway. I can see when they go by on a straight line that they are way faster. It’s not bad that they aren’t very aggressive in the field. Maybe we’ll be less in the way of each other going forward.”

WHAT WOULD IT MEAN TO WIN THE ROLEX 24 TO START THE 25TH SEASON OF THIS PROGRAM?

Tommy Milner: “That’s why we’re here. This is one of our biggest races of the year. For this team, Le Mans is big but Daytona is right up there. It also sets these guys (Antonio and Jordan) up well for the championship. Daytona is a huge part of our goals of the season – to win big races. It would be a big deal and would be great do it in the 25th season of this program. You only get to 25 years as a partnership with GM and Pratt Miller by having success and both sides growing together. They’ve done a great job in the past and no reason to think we won’t do it again this year.”

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