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…
Richard: Well, we’ve made our way through spring and the rainy weather that hampered a great many races over the past couple of months. Now we’re set to move into what looks to be a very busy summer with scores of races scheduled locally, regionally and nationally on the dirt racing…
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…
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…
*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: During each off season, I purchase a yearly planner and and then write in the schedules…
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…
Richard: First off, we would be remiss if we did not mention the passing of legendary dirt racing figure Earl Baltes to start off this blog. The former owner of Eldora Speedway really helped bring dirt racing to the forefront with Late Model events such as the World 100, The Dream…
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…
*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: I have to admit that when I first heard about Blount Motorsports considering young Donald McIntosh…
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