This edition of the Quick Six blog offers some tips on a variety of subjects in dirt racing. 1. The sudden passing of mini stock driver Mike Townsend should be a reminder to everyone to take care of their health first and foremost. People in the racing community don’t lead…
Though summer does not technically start until June 21, Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kick off to the start of summer. Here are some random thoughts as summer gets under way. 1. In seeing some of the same drivers winning each week, it would be nice to see the…
This edition of the Quick Six looks back at last weekend’s World of Outlaws action. 1. The World of Outlaws Late Model Dirt Series brought two huge crowds of fans to both Ponderosa Speedway in Junction City, KY and Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, TN. Both tracks also saw some pretty…
There were some happenings this past weekend that could be described as “unbelievable.” 1. Randy Weaver just seems to be on another level than anyone else in the area, if not the country. It will be interesting to see who and when anybody has anything for him. 2. Weather forecasters…
The recently postponed Ultimate Super Late Model Series race at 411 Motor Speedway has been rescheduled for Friday, June 12. The race will still pay $4,000 to win. The race was originally scheduled for April 18, but was removed from the schedule two weeks ago because of another conflict.
This week’s Quick Six looks at some big happenings over the weekend. 1. Billy Ogle Jr. showed he still has it as a driver after this World of Outlaws win at Tazewell Speedway. Ogle has wins in the Hav-a-Tampa Dirt Series, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, and the World…
The Cookeville Speedway, formerly known as Tennessee Motor Speedway, is on the auction block. Inside Dirt Racing has learned the auction will take place on Saturday, May 9. Mills Auctions of Scottsville, Kentucky will be conducting the auction. The 3/8-mile track has mostly sat idle over the last 10 years. The…
In this week’s edition of the Quick Six, we take a look at some tidbits from the opening few weeks of the season. 1. Randy Weaver went 4-for-4 during the month of March. It doesn’t look like anyone has anything for the Crossville driver at this point. It will be…
1. Several area tracks are getting new scoreboards with LED displays and connections to transponders. Improvements are a good thing, especially when it takes the track out of the 1960’s into the 21st century. 2. Ever notice there isn’t much talk about traction control and soaking tires? Have series done…
Inside Dirt Racing is starting a new weekly segment called Quick Six. Michael Moats will offer six quick thoughts on the topics of the day on a weekly basis through the season. When racing slows down, the blog will run every few weeks. In the first installment, topics on the…
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