Two Late Model Series to Merge
The American Late Model Series has merged with the Iron-Man Late Model Series and will rebrand as the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series. The series will compete under DIRTcar Late Model technical and tire rules, and will feature races in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama. Chris Tilley will manage day-to-day operations
World of Outlaws 2024 Late Models Schedule
The series will stop at 33 different tracks during the 54-race schedule, including 16 new venues.
Shop Tour of Gibbons Motorsports
We recently visited Mooresville, NC and got a chance to see inside Gibbons Motorsports, an engine machine shop that does a lot of machining and engine building in-house. Anything from dirt track, circle track to drag racing and street engines, Pete Gibbons and his team can do it. Pete gives us a tour.
Hunt the Front Launches Super Dirt Series Under DIRTcar Sanction
Hunt The Front—multi-car dirt late model team and one of the most successful content creation organizations—has announced a new regional tour called the Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series presented by Sweet Victory Apparel. DIRTcar Racing will sanction the inaugural season, which will adhere to the 2023 DIRTcar Late Model rulebook. Drivers can earn points
Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series to Partner with DIRTcar Racing
Officials with the Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series have announced a new partnership with DIRTcar Racing for the organization to sanction all Late Model events under the DIRTcar banner in 2023. The announcement allows drivers on the Kentucky-based Valvoline Iron-Man Late Model Series to compete for national and regional points—plus an additional points funds already
Events for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in 2023
Officials have announced the 2023 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) schedule, its biggest to date. The nation’s premier tour for dirt late models will bring 56 events to 32 tracks across 16 states from January to October, with over $5 million in purse money up for grabs. As usual, the 2023 campaign will
XC Acquires Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series
XR has announced an agreement to acquire the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series, one of the nation’s longest-running Super Late Model Series. The 2022 season marks its 40th anniversary. In assuming ownership of the Huntsville, Alabama-based Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series, XR will work with current series personnel to conduct, produce, and promote
65 Events Scheduled For 2022 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) has announced the 2022 schedule, with a groundbreaking lineup that includes 65 feature events at 35 different venues across 18 states. Of those, 17 events will offer a top prize of more than $20,000—including 11 marquees that pay $50,000 or more to the winner. In addition, next year’s
Karl Kustoms Sponsors Bristol Dirt Nationals
Karl Kustoms, a national retailer of GM crate engines and a specialist in Chevrolet Performance, is the new title sponsor for the Bristol Dirt Nationals in Bristol, TN. The dirt race is taking place March 15-20. The Karl Kustoms Bristol Dirt Nationals will showcase more than 1,200 racers throughout eight racing classes and multiple sanctioning
Moroso Dart/Rocket, Spread Rail, Dirt Late Model Oil Pan
The oil pan has billet end seals to ensure a consistent sealing surface and a large kick-out design for maximum horsepower and oil temperature reduction.
2022 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Speedweeks Dates Announced
Officials have revealed the dates for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series 2022 Speedweeks, set for January 27 through February 12 in Georgia and Florida. Competitors will visit four tracks over 17 days, with 14 nights of racing action at Golden Isles Speedway, Bubba Raceway Park, All-Tech Raceway, and East Bay Raceway Park. Event purses
434 cid Dirt Late Model LS Engine
Blue Chip Racing Engines builds high-performance engines for super late models, UMP modifieds, super stocks, crate cars, and pure stocks, but one of its more popular engines is its dirt late model engine package – a 434 cid LS engine build. Offering nearly 900 HP, it’s not hard to see why. Find out what goes into the build.
