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Did you see the big dirt late model change this week? | Daily 6-19-2026

June 19, 2026 • 8 mins
For 2026 late model speedweeks, we saw the World of Outlaws zag on years of cooperation and schedule a race weekend directly against the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series opener. The move drew mixed opinions at the time, and it split cars in Florida and forced teams to make early decisions on what tour they would follow. No more games on signing up for both series, and deciding later in the spring. I assumed this would be the case a...
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A decision to skirt rules 5 YEARS AGO continues to effect sprint car racing TODAY | Daily 6-17-2026

June 17, 2026 • 9 mins
One illegal decision five years ago set off a chain reaction that reshuffled teams, drivers, and crew chiefs across sprint car racing, and the effects are still shaping championships today. We trace the full timeline, connect the dots you might have missed, and look ahead to the richest week in sprint car racing at Huset's.
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Bobby Pierce has them, but not many others. So why? | Daily 6-15-2026

June 15, 2026 • 8 mins
Bobby Pierce is dominating with a package that almost nobody else in dirt late model racing is running. I dug into who else is on them and why more teams haven't made the switch. Plus, Brent Marks finally won again, a young Outlaw driver is quietly having the best stretch of his career, and there's a concerning development at a well-known Ohio dirt track.
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Tanner Holmes breaks through for first sprint car national tour win | Daily 6-12-2026

June 12, 2026 • 8 mins
He's been doubted, criticized, and counted out, but last night a polarizing young driver broke through on his birthday — and he did it the hard way from fifth. Meanwhile, the High Limit title race took another wild turn, a late model crossover event has everyone talking, and we've got Indiana Midget Week and weekend previews.
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The Ford experiment continues, where were the High Rollers? | Daily 6-10-2026

June 10, 2026 • 8 mins
Rico Abreu led every lap at Eagle while most of the High Limit regulars had a night to forget, and the championship standings look completely different this morning. We break down what went wrong for the favorites, why a familiar blue oval logo quietly appeared on a sprint car last night, and what it all means heading into a pivotal stretch.
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You moved next to a RACE TRACK and you're upset about noise?! | Daily 6-8-2026

June 8, 2026 • 9 mins
A single crash may have blown the World of Outlaws championship wide open, and a tiny Pennsylvania race track might be fighting for its survival against complaints from a neighbor. We cover it all, plus talk Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora, High Limit, and more.
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The speed is back, and it's not just the wrap that's different | Daily 6-5-2026

June 5, 2026 • 9 mins
Brent Marks suddenly has the speed he's been missing all year. But outside of his sprint car's wrap, have things changed? We've got the answers, plus sprint car crew chief changes, early action at Eldora, and more.
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A frightening crash and quick reactions! | Daily 6-3-2026

June 3, 2026 • 9 mins
A 13-year-old racer lost control, left the track, and landed upside down in a river — and the photos are unbelievable. Plus, Tanner Thorson did something you almost never see in racing, and Dream week at Eldora is here with 87 cars and one driver chasing history.
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Millions spent, car owners doing track prep, surprise paydays... It was a wild weekend at Mansfield! | Daily 5-31-2026

May 31, 2026 • 8 mins
Mansfield Speedway's first big weekend drew packed crowds and six-figure paydays — but what happened on the track left drivers fuming and two rival chassis builders grabbing heavy equipment in the middle of the night. We break down the good, the bad, and why this $8 million gamble isn't done yet.
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We're drafting teams of sprint car drivers, but there's a catch... DIRTRACKR + Knoxville Nights | Daily 5-29-2026

May 29, 2026 • 53 mins
We've joined up with the guys from Knoxville Nights to draft teams of sprint car drivers, but there are rules and some guys can't be taken. It's on you to decide who got the best team. Plus it was just a fun excuse to get together and talk racing.
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Will a sprint car bounty work + late model chassis changes | Daily 5-27-2026

May 27, 2026 • 8 mins
Huset's Speedway is dangling a $100,000 bounty to lure High Limit drivers away from Super Dirt Cup — but will it actually work when the biggest names are already committed to Skagit? Plus, a Hall of Fame late model driver switches chassis brands, Ryan Gustin makes a surprising move, and Bobby Pierce's Show-Me 100 charge was one for the ages.
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Missing more races, crown jewel favorite, a sneaky rise | Daily 5-24-2026

May 24, 2026 • 8 mins
A sprint car driver is on an absolute tear that could rewrite the second half of the season, a 46-year-old fill-in keeps defying expectations, and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series championship standings look nothing like anyone predicted. We break down the hottest streak in dirt racing, a temporary ride that's not done yet, and $75,000 on the line at the Show-Me 100.
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Dirt racing stuff and thoughts on Kyle Busch | Daily 5-22-2026

May 22, 2026 • 9 mins
David Gravel's $2,000 fine from the World of Outlaws reveals a deeper power struggle behind the scenes involving Huset's Speedway, streaming rights, and rival series leverage. Plus, Carson Macedo's title chase math, Spencer Bayston's pressure, sprint car ride changes, and remembering Kyle Busch.
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It was already a tough year, and now it's gotten worse | Daily 5-20-2026

May 20, 2026 • 8 mins
It's a tale of two sprint car seasons: Brent Marks is searching for sponsors and speed after his deal with Fenton fell apart, while Aaron Reutzel can't stop winning and is pulling away in the High Limit championship.
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A surprise sprint car appears at Port Royal | Daily 5-17-2026

May 17, 2026 • 9 mins
The Shark Racing 1A made a surprise return at Port Royal with a new driver nobody expected. Plus, Aaron Reutzel's incredible streak continues, Rico Abreu and Logan Schuchart split Eldora wins, and an emotional rookie victory that'll hit you right in the feels.
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The tires were CLEAN, but this all could have been AVOIDED... | Daily 5-15-2026

May 15, 2026 • 9 mins
Logan Rumsey's confiscated tires passed the lab test — but his own car owner admitted he didn't even know the rules they were breaking. Plus, Aaron Reutzel is on a four-win tear, and the High Limit championship field should be worried.
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Bogucki OUT, Torgerson IN. Plus a strange David Gravel penalty situation. | Daily 5-12-2026

May 12, 2026 • 8 mins
Another World of Outlaws rookie is out as Scott Bogucki loses his ride and Ashton Torgerson jumps into the 51. Plus a social media post raises questions about a possible points penalty for series leader David Gravel. We dig into the rulebook, the rookie shakeup, and more.
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"DROPPING OFF THE TOUR. It's one of the hardest decisions I think I've ever had to make..." | Daily 5-10-2026

May 10, 2026 • 9 mins
Freddie Carpenter's dream of running Lucas Oil full time hits a financial wall, and his numbers reveal just how brutal the economics of national tour racing really are. Plus, Brandon Sheppard keeps rolling, Aaron Reutzel takes the High Limit points lead, and a Sunday dirt late model hot take.
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The win we thought might never come | Daily 5-9-2026

May 9, 2026 • 8 mins
After 200+ World of Outlaws starts and a legendary motorsports career, Kasey Kahne finally breaks through with his first career Outlaw win — and it came in a ride many doubted he belonged in. Plus, a heat race incident at the Grove leads to a helmet swing, a disqualification, and some fiery words.
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Sometimes it's just not that simple | Daily 5-7-2026

May 7, 2026 • 8 mins
Ashton Torgerson is suddenly out of the Shark Racing 1A after Jacob Allen decides to park the team — and the reason goes deeper than on-track results. We break down what's really behind the move, what's next for both sides, and the latest from Illinois Speedweek.
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