Category: Blogs
Turn 2 Blog: Owens/Bloomquist, Day Racing, and the End of 2014

*Turn 2 Blog is a regular feature on InsideDirtRacing.com. Here, site operators Michael Moats and Richard Allen take turns offering their thoughts on the dirt racing topics of the day from east Tennessee and beyond. Richard: Between Scott Bloomquist and Jimmy Owens, east Tennessee has dominated the Lucas Oil Late Model…
Turn2 Blog: Is Scott Bloomquist the greatest Late Model racer of all time?

Richard: Well, Scott Bloomquist has done it again. On Saturday night at the famed Eldora Speedway the Mooresburg, Tenn. driver notched the fourth World 100 victory of his career. The coveted globe shaped trophy will be yet another award to add to a race shop filled with memorabilia commemorating major Dirt…
Looking back at past Labor Day weekend events
Local tracks consider new safety rules

In the wake of Saturday’s tragic accident in New York that took the life of Kevin Ward Jr., racetracks all across the country are re-evaluating their safety rules regarding drivers leaving their cars following an accident. Though many questions still remain concerning that awful event, much of the talk among…
Turn 2 Blog: Lots of news from around east Tennessee
Turn 2 Blog: Co-sanctioning of Lucas and WoO Late Models as the NDRL goes away
Turn 2 Blog: Fighting

Michael: In recent years, we have seen some unpleasant fights that have taken place at area racetracks. In some instances, weapons were displayed, but thankfully never fired, and tools were used as weapons. The most recent incident took place at Tazewell Speedway last Saturday night. A number of people were…
Turn 2 Blog: Talking about The Dream and picking the winner
Turn 2 Blog: Unpredictable Weather Forces Promoters to Make Tough Decisions

Richard: This past weekend, track officials at the Smoky Mountain Speedway faced a tough decision prior to their scheduled World of Outlaws Late Models event. Light rain had fallen across the area early in the day and more was in the forecast for later. So, the race was ultimately cancelled. But before…