A $126,000 prize was in Chris Madden’s grasp. He just took the lead from Brandon Overton and looked to have Saturday’s Dirt Late Model Dream win in his sight at Eldora Speedway. But the Gray Court, SC driver was battling “Big Sexy”, the man searching for his second “Dream” win in 36 hours. Madden tried … Read more
“We can be like they are.” That’s a lyric you’ll find in Blue Oyster Cult’s famous song “Don’t Fear the Reaper.” Ryan Gustin, aka “The Reaper,” proved he can be like the prime contenders at Eldora Speedway Friday night, finishing second in his preliminary Feature at the DIRTcar sanctioned 26th annual Dirt Late Model Dream. … Read more
Leading a 100-lap race can be a blessing and a curse, especially during a crown jewel. Thursday’s 27th Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway was no different. The race began on a good note for three-time and defending Series champion Brandon Sheppard. He started on the pole and led the first 60 laps of … Read more
In a two-day show where every lap matters, a good start on night one can make or break you. For World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models driver Ricky Weiss, it puts him closer to finding a “Dream-Like” Victory Lane. The Headingly, MB campaigner finished fourth in the first of two $10,000-to-win Features Wednesday during … Read more
When the calendar turns to July, the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models will kick off their northern swing in style with a trip to the state-of-the-art Jackson Motorplex. The Series is preparing for a doubleheader weekend at the 4/10-mile speedway in Jackson, MN July 9-10. It’s the first of two trips to the … Read more
Sometimes the best defense, is a good offense. That’s the approach Rick Eckert used to win Saturday’s Morton Buildings Feature at Plymouth Speedway. Eckert led all 40-laps of the race, but he didn’t dominate. The York, PA driver had to think quickly in lap traffic while holding off challenges from Frank Heckenast, Jr. Heckenast tried … Read more
Any time a driver steps into the cockpit, they know racing is about peaks and valleys. Veteran racer Dennis Erb Jr. climbed the mountain Friday at Circle City Raceway to earn his first World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Feature win of 2021. While the Carpentersville, IL driver was $10,000 richer at the end of the … Read more
Morton Buildings Feature (40 Laps)-1. 28-Dennis Erb [2][$10,000]; 2. 1-Brandon Sheppard [4][$6,000]; 3. 19R-Ryan Gustin [5][$3,500]; 4. 111-Max Blair [6][$2,800]; 5. 99JR-Frank Heckenast [7][$2,500]; 6. 99B-Boom Briggs [3][$2,300]; 7. 0E-Rick Eckert [9][$2,200]; 8. 21-Billy Moyer [1][$2,100]; 9. 44-Chris Madden [12][$2,050]; 10. B1-Brent Larson [20][$2,000]; 11. 16-Tyler Bruening [13][$1,600]; 12. 32-Bobby Pierce [10][$1,400]; 13. 93-Pancho Lawler … Read more
Racing history in Indiana is usually reserved for the Indianapolis 500. But as the calendar turns to June, the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models have their own chance to make history in the Hoosier State. This weekend is the only time the Series will visit Indiana in 2021, with a pair of 40-lap … Read more
When you look at the top of the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models standings, there’s no surprise. Three-time defending champion Brandon Sheppard is #1 – literally. Second place, however, might raise an eyebrow. Not because of the driver. Because of his starts and proximity to Sheppard. Chris Madden has risen to second in … Read more
