J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Bill Lupinos: Putting Richmond on a National Stage

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsApril 20, 2021April 20, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Bill Lupinos took over Richmond Raceway in Kentucky with visions of capturing some of the magic of his childhood haunt, the highly venerated Lebanon Valley

Jay Crabill: Safety Gear Stolen; Racers Show Support

Dirt, Sport CompactsApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021 J.A. Ackley

All that Jay Crabill has left of his personal safety gear are memories and photos such as this one. At some point last week, a

Jensen Ford: Man of Metal Rocks First Super Win

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Jensen Ford, a man who earns a living rocking sheet metal while wearing a mullet, made his first trip to super late model victory lane

Luigi Truden: Taking Advantage of What’s Free

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Stock car racer Luigi Truden and his father, Mario Truden, proudly campaign cars they built themselves. Their penchant for doing their own work stems from

Booger Brooks: The Racer You Can’t Forget

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021 J.A. Ackley

If you can’t remember Booger Brooks by his nickname, his on-track performance will leave a lasting impression. Case in point, last Friday at the ¼-mile