Here it is, the second full week of April. Normally, race teams and fans would be getting into their routine of heading to their respective racetracks each week. But this year has been unlike many in the past. There hasn’t been much racing in the east Tennessee area. What little…
Racers are mostly known for one thing – racing. Often times, fans may not realize drivers have other interests and talents off the track, even those that race professionally. One east Tennessee driver has been showcasing one of his talents behind the mic instead of behind the wheel singing the…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BATAVIA, OH (March 20, 2018) – Thursday’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series-sanctioned, 16th Annual Spring Thaw at Volunteer Speedway has been canceled. With the forecast for accumulating snow and overnight lows below freezing on Wednesday, Speedway and Series officials have agreed to cancel the event.…
As was reported earlier on Inside Dirt Racing, Cleveland Speedway has been sold. Little information was known at the time of the sale, but some information is slowly leaking out. According to sources, the track was sold to Cleveland businessman Alvin Calhoun. The plans are to demolish the racetrack and…
In the latest edition of the Quick Six blog, we look at some interesting bits regarding the use of social media, weather forecasts, and more. Race tracks that use social media can see the benefits of promoting their events on there. One negative is some tracks have too many people…
Fans eager to attend the Tennessee Tipoff featuring the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series this weekend at Smoky Mountain Speedway will have to wait a little longer than expected as track and series officials have postponed the event to April 27-28. The Tennessee Tipoff will feature the same…
MARYVILLE, TN – Feb. 21, 2018 – The Tennessee Tipoff on March 9-10 at Smoky Mountain Speedway is definitely going to be “two” big to miss. The World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series will lead an expected huge field of star drivers into two, complete $10,000-to-win events. The Outlaws…
The off-and-on saga of Cleveland (TN) Speedway continues. The 1/3-mile track is officially back on the real estate market. Following the 2015 season, the speedway was considered shut down until a group leased the track for the 2016 season. But that group only ran a handful of races before the…
The 2018 race season is upon us. Drivers have their cars ready and fans are eager to see dirt flying again. In this edition of the Quick Six, we look at some various tidbits as the new season approaches. It’s hard to believe in 2018 there are some racetracks and…
Sylvania, Georgia (February 7, 2018) – Officials of the Screven Motor Speedway in coordination with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series, FASTRAK Racing Series and SCDRA Series have made the difficult decision to cancel the Winter Freeze event scheduled for February 8-10 at the Sylvania, Georgia oval. With…
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