Mike Weeks was poised to have one of his biggest seasons in his racing career. Instead, 2013 turned out to be his most disappointing. And with that, comes uncertainty for 2014. Weeks was locked in a back-and-forth battle with Riley Hickman for the Southern All-Stars series title. The two traded…
We at InsideDirtRacing.com recognize the contributions made to the sport of dirt racing by those who race in the support classes each week at our local tracks. Their work, dedication and sacrifice are just as great as those who compete in the Late Model divisions. As a result, we hope…
We at InsideDirtRacing.com recognize the contributions made to the sport of dirt racing by those who race in the support classes each week at our local tracks. Their work, dedication and sacrifice are just as great as those who compete in the Late Model divisions. As a result, we hope…
Cory Hedgecock experienced what had to be considered a breakout year as a dirt late model driver in 2013. Racing primarily at the 411 Motor Speedway with ventures to other tracks such as Smoky Mountain Speedway and the Volunteer Speedway, the 21 year old former drag racer piled up a…
The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series assembled on Saturday evening at the Bearden Banquet Hall in Knoxville to celebrate their 2013 season. Awards and money were doled out to several drivers, crew members and supporters of the series from the past year. New series announcer Ray Tennyson stated that the…
Jimmy Owens was just crowned the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion for the third consecutive year. It’s not a mere coincidence that such a feat has occurred. Behind Owens’ tremendous success, that has not only included those titles but also wins in virtually every major dirt late model…
Wartburg Speedway will be under new leadership in 2014. Raymond Shepard has moved from the Spring City Raceway after running that track for the past two years to assume the roles of track manager and race director at Wartburg. Track owner Mike Kittrell announced Shepard’s hiring on the track’s MRMracing.net…
Riley Hickman didn’t necessarily plan on going for the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series title when the 2013 season began, but he did plan to race as many times as he possibly could. As it turned out, he did both win a championship and race a lot. So what…
By Richard Allen Rusty Ballenger has learned the secret to success over the long haul of a racing season. That secret is consistency, and consistency comes from hard work and dedication. In 2013, the 23 year old Seymour, Tenn. driver applied what he has learned and was rewarded with the…
Randy Weaver has been one of East Tennessee’s most successful dirt late model racers over the past decade or so. And in 2014, the Crossville, Tenn. star hopes to take that success to an even higher level. The three time Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series champion(2009, 2010 & 2012)…
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