Castrol FloRacing Night in America releases 2024 schedule

 

(Photo: Bobby Pierce was the 2023 FloRacing champion)

On Wednesday, the Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series released its 2024 slate of events. The 10-race slate will send competitors to nine separate tracks across six states with each event paying at least $20,000-to-win.

Sprint Car Photos from 2023

 Here are some of our favorite Sprint Car Photos from 2023:

James McFadden

Dirt Late Model car photos from 2023

 Here are some of our favorite Dirt Late Model car shots from 2023:

Garrett Alberson

Will new Lucas Oil format appease competitors and fans?

 

(Photo: Lucas Oil Series Director Rick Schwallie)

After only one season of awarding its championship to the driver who finished highest among the top-four in the standings going into its final race of the season, the Dirt Track World Championship at Eldora Speedway, the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series has announced a change in the format that will be used to determine the 2024 titlist. Instead of a winner-take-all system being used to decide the season-long victor, a seven-race Big River Steel Chase for the Championship will again feature the top-four in the standings racing it out for glory. 

NASCAR Head Shot Photos(Part II)

 Here are some head shot photos NASCAR drivers(Part I)

These alphabetical pictures run from Denny Hamlin to J.J. Yeley.

Denny Hamlin

Adding Abreu takes big Sprint Car name off the board in favor of High Limit

(Photo: Rico Abreu)

When the Brad Sweet and Kyle Larson-owned High Limit Sprint Car Series purchased the All Star Circuit of Champions for the purpose of expanding its schedule beyond the midweek tour it had been in 2023, it became apparent that there would be a competition for tracks, dates and drivers with the more established World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. And that new found rivalry has come to the forefront in this form of motorsports all throughout the current off-season.

Is a racing playoff winner a legitimate champion?

(Photo: Hudson O'Neal was the 2023 Lucas Oil champion)

This will likely not be one of the most popular blogs I have ever written, but then again, it is not really my job to simply write what will be considered popular. Rather, the purpose of being a blogger is to lay out an opinion then to provide evidence to defend that opinion. 

The 10 Biggest Dirt Late Model Events

(Photo: Scott Bloomquist has won most of the races on this list)

Over the past couple of seasons there has been a major influx of money into the top level of Dirt Late Model racing. There are more purses paying out $50,000 or more to the winner than has ever been the case in the history of this form of motorsports. 

NASCAR Head Shot Photos(Part I)

 Here are some head shot photos NASCAR drivers(Part I)

These alphabetical pictures run from Christopher Bell to Ty Gibbs.

Ryan Blaney

2024 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

 

(Photo: Hudson O'Neal was the 2023 Lucas Oil champion)

BATAVIA, Ohio (December 1, 2023) – The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series continues its prosperity as it embarks on its 20th season of competition as the premier tour for dirt late models.

The 2024 season will bring the elite teams of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series together for 63 events at 28 unique venues across 16 different states. The 2024 schedule is highlighted by 21 events that will pay a minimum of $20,000 to the winner. Of those, are 12 crown jewel events that boast a $50,000 or more top prize.

2024 World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series Schedule

(Photo: Bobby Pierce was the 2023 WoO Late Models champion)

After an epic 2023 season that saw Bobby Pierce claim his first World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model championship, the Series returns for another exciting season in 2024 with 16 new tracks.

2024 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Schedule

(Photo: Sheldon Haudenschild plans to run the full WoO Sprints schedule)

2024 SCHEDULE: 86-Night Calendar Highlighted by Crown Jewels, New Tracks, Returning Favorites

The World of Outlaws will visit more than 40 racetracks in 2024

2024 High Limit Sprint Car Series Schedule

 

(Photo: Brad Sweet will run the full High Limit schedule in 2024)

Inaugural Nationwide Schedule Highlighted by Three Crown Jewel Events Paying $100,000-to-Win; Midweek Money Series 11-Race Schedule Featuring a $50,000-to-Win Event

Season Begins Monday, February 12 with All Races Streamed Live on FloRacing

Could the current Sprint Car rivalry spill into the Late Model world?

 

(Photo: Might Late Model scheduling be impacted by the Sprint Car rivalry?)

Could the current Sprint Car rivalry spill into the Late Model world?

Part of the dirt racing world has turned into a bit of a battleground as what are now two competing Sprint Car tours appear to be locked into a competition for drivers, tracks, and dates with the 2024 season looming in the distance. The longstanding World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series finds itself in the somewhat unfamiliar territory of having to fight with an upstart rival which brings a considerable amount of clout to the dispute.

NASCAR's new TV deal will provide long-term stability

(Photo: NASCAR's new broadcast deal will assure long-term stability for the sport)

On Wednesday afternoon it was announced by NASCAR and its media partners that contracts will be extended with its two current broadcasters as well as new agreements that will have the sport shown on new broadcast platforms. The new deal will go into effect in 2025 and will extend through 2031 and will be worth a total of $7.7 Billion. 

Head Shots of Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Drivers(Part II)

 Here are some head shots of Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car drivers that I have taken over the past couple of years. These photos are of drivers whose last names go from McCreadie through Zeigler. 

Tim McCreadie

ALMS and Iron-Man Series merged to form new tour for 2024

 

(Photo: Josh Henry was the 2023 Iron-Man South champion)

In a press release sent out on Monday(11-27-23) it was revealed that the Midwestern-based American Late Model Series(ALMS) has been given new life after lying dormant for the past two seasons. Sam Driggers, the owner of that series, is bringing it back to life as part of his purchase of and merger with the Valvoline Iron-Man Series. The new tour will be labeled as the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series.

Team that has fielded cars for Earl Pearson Jr. shutting down

The team that has fielded Dirt Late Models for Earl Pearson Jr. since the end of the 2021 season is apparently closing its doors. The announcement of the closure came Monday afternoon on the 'Earl Pearson Jr. Racing' page on Facebook which also stated that an official press release would soon be forthcoming. 

Head Shots of Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car Drivers(Part I)

 Here are a few head shots of Dirt Late Model and Sprint Car drivers I have taken over the last couple of years. These photos go from Abreu through Marlar. Those whose last names beginning with M through Z will be posted later. 

Rico Abreu

Team Penske has found the formula for winning NASCAR championships

(Photo: Ryan Blaney drove the No. 12 Team Penske Ford to the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship)

The NextGen(or Gen 7) car was introduced into NASCAR Cup Series competition at the beginning of the 2022 season. Within the seasons of its existence, Hendrick Motorsports has won a total of 21 races with Joe Gibbs Racing running second in those totals with 14 triumphs. And in the statistic that shows teams are meeting their initial goal for each season, HMS and JGR lead all organizations with a total of six drivers each qualifying for the NASCAR Playoffs with a chance to win the championship. 

This is going to be an interesting off-season

 There are still a few races remaining on the 2023 Dirt Late Model racing schedule, including the XR Super Series events at All-Tech Raceway and the Gateway Nationals in St. Louis, but the season is quickly drawing to a close. As many who follow this sport know, the term off-season is a misnomer in that the work for the next campaign begins almost immediately after the previous year ends, or even before. As a result, many drivers and teams are already preparing the cars they will be putting to use when their first race of 2024 rolls around.

Professor Madden teaches lesson on tire management at Cherokee

Without a doubt, Chris Madden is one of the best Dirt Late Model drivers in the country. His record of success speaks for itself in terms of his numbers of feature wins and championships. One of the reasons the Gray Court, South Carolina native is so good at what he does is the fact that he knows how hard to push his car throughout the full length of a race so that he can get to the closing laps with enough speed to beat the field to the checkered flag.