Mike Warren – Page 12 – World of Outlaws

Heavy Rain, Dangerous Wind, Plummeting Temperatures Headed Toward Farmer City Leads Officials to Cancel Illini 100 Weekend

March 28, 2023 by Mike Warren

After much discussion involving World of Outlaws Late Model Series, Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series, and Farmer City Raceway officials, along with guidance from Precision Weather Service, an extremely difficult decision has been made to cancel this weekend’s Illini 100. Heavy rain and thunderstorms expected from the early hours on Friday to the early hours on … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Illini 100 at Farmer City on Tap for World of Outlaws Late Models

March 27, 2023 by Mike Warren

For the first time in 2023, the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models will rumble into the Midwest for the highly anticipated Illini 100 at Farmer City Raceway. The 1/4-mile bullring will host the Series for three nights of action, with a total weekend purse of $136,000. A practice session kicks off Illini … Read more

A SENSE OF FAMILIARITY: Nick Hoffman Hopes to Get Back on Track in Return to Farmer City

March 22, 2023March 22, 2023 by Mike Warren

When the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series returns to Farmer City Raceway, March 30-April 1, there will be a sense of needed familiarity for Nick Hoffman. He grew up developing his skills on Midwest bullrings and scored two national wins in a DIRTcar UMP Modified at Farmer City. However, he admitted … Read more

FULL STEAM AHEAD: Illinois’ Dennis Erb Jr. Looks For Home State Win at Farmer City

March 17, 2023 by Mike Warren

While Dennis Erb Jr. has accomplished many feats throughout his World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model career, a Series win in the Illinois driver’s home state has eluded him. The defending Series champion, from Carpentersville, IL, hopes to change that when he returns to Farmer City Raceway, in Farmer City, IL, for the … Read more

Freezing, Wet Weather System Rolling East Forces Officials to Cancel Boyd’s Event, Smoky Mountain Make-up Race

March 15, 2023 by Mike Warren

Precision Weather Service (PWS) has cited an outlook of below freezing temperatures, including wind chills in the 20s, together with heavy rain and thunderstorms this weekend throughout northern Georgia. After consulting with PWS, World of Outlaws and Boyd’s Speedway officials decided in the best interest of fans and competitors to cancel this weekend’s event. Also, … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Late Models Gear Up for Southeast Tripleheader

March 13, 2023 by Mike Warren

Three nights of high-octane action in the Southeast await the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series as they prepare for St. Patrick’s Day weekend in Tennessee and Georgia. The epic tripleheader kicks off in the Volunteer State for the 10th annual Tennessee Tipoff at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, TN, on Thursday, … Read more

TAKING CHANCES: Jordan Koehler Betting Big in 2023 by Joining World of Outlaws, Starting Own Business

March 8, 2023 by Mike Warren

Jordan Koehler’s racing career took a significant jump in 2023. Not an easy one. But he knew that going in. The Mount Airy, NC driver took the step from regional Crate Late Model racing to a national tour with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series this year, driving the #114 Longhorn … Read more

Smoky Mountain’s Tennessee Tipoff Moves to March 16 For Epic Southeast Tripleheader With Boyd’s

March 2, 2023March 1, 2023 by Mike Warren

With the thoughts of traveling fans and drivers in mind, an unstable weekend forecast, including the potential for thunderstorms, high winds, and the possibility of heavy rains at Smoky Mountain Speedway, has forced World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series and track officials to postpone this weekend’s Tennessee Tipoff. The event at Smoky … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Tennessee Tipoff on Tap for World of Outlaws Late Models at Smoky Mountain

February 28, 2023 by Mike Warren

The 10th annual Tennessee Tipoff is on tap for the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models, March 3-4 at Smoky Mountain Speedway, as drivers contend for a $115,000 overall purse. A 35-lap, $10,000-to-win Feature kicks off the Volunteer State doubleheader on Friday, March 3, before an epic 50-lap, $15,000-to-win finale caps off the … Read more

SMOKEY CONQUEROR: Chris Madden Prepares for Tennessee Tipoff, Eyes World of Outlaws Title

February 22, 2023 by Mike Warren

Chris Madden already has the upper hand on his fellow World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model competitors. When the Series returns to Smoky Mountain Speedway on March 3-4 for the Tennessee Tipoff, the Gray Court, SC driver enters as the points leader—14 points ahead of Brian Shirley. It’s a strong start toward a … Read more