Category: News
Ronnie Johnson, Rocky Estes, Jimmy “Pup” Thomas head 2018 Smoky Mountain Speedway Hall of Fame class
The Smoky Mountain Speedway Hall of Fame is excited to announce the 2018 class that will be inducted on Saturday, August 25 at the speedway. Committee members recently met to discuss numerous candidates in three categories: drivers, contributors, and asphalt driver. The committee received numerous public nominations as well as…
Bloomquist tests reveal arthritis clearing way to race throughout 2018
What impact will Scott Bloomquist’s absence have on Dirt Late Model racing?
Bloomquist denied qualifying attempt on night 2 at Wheatland
Scott Bloomquist won the Cowboy Classic on the first night of competition in the three-night event that will culminate in the Show-me 100 race on Saturday night at Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland, Missouri. However, the Mooresburg, Tenn. driver was not allowed to take a qualifying lap on the second…
Spring Nationals races toward conclusion amid tight points battle
The Spring Nationals mini-series is slated to conclude this Memorial Day weekend with four races set to be run on four consecutive nights. Eric Wells enters the final stretch run with 1,132 points with competitors Zach Leonhardi, Aaron Ridley and Casey Roberts all well within striking distance. At the same…
East Tennessee tracks continue alliance toward curb fighting
Most of the area’s dirt tracks are continuing an alliance to curb fighting. 411 Motor Speedway, I-75 Raceway, Tazewell Speedway, and Wartburg Speedway will uphold each other’s suspensions regarding fights and other serious altercations. The tracks formed the alliance last season and it seemed to have a positive affect on…
Tight points battle leads into WoO Late Models big money event at Fayetteville
National Tours Set to Get Back Into Action This Weekend
After numerous weather related issues along with planned breaks within their schedules, the two national touring series for Dirt Late Model racing are set to return to action this weekend. Both the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series have had difficulty getting…