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Author: J.A. Ackley

The Outside Groove Executive Editor has covered motorsports since 2000. His many awards include the 2019 Eastern Motorsport Press Association (EMPA) Jim Hunter Writer of the Year and the 2013 Russ Catlin Award for Excellence in Motorsports Journalism.
John Ruggiero Jr.: The Trailer Behind the $10,000 Win

John Ruggiero Jr.: The Trailer Behind the $10,000 Win

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditSeptember 4, 2024September 6, 2024 J.A. Ackley

Sure, John Ruggiero Jr. runs the house car for Longhorn Chassis. Yes, he works for Hendrick Motorsports. But don’t think of Ruggiero having big money

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American All-Star Series, Hendrick Motorsports, John Ruggiero Jr. - Lincolnton, Longhorn Chassis, NASCAR, NASCAR Cup Series, Volusia Speedway Park, Wythe Raceway
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Scott Bloomquist Tribute Wrap: The Story Behind the Design

Scott Bloomquist Tribute Wrap: The Story Behind the Design

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024 J.A. Ackley

The design of the wrap paying tribute to Scott Bloomquist at Eldora Speedway harkens back to 1986. Back then, Bloomquist wasn’t a national force to

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Atomic Speedway - Tenn., Castrol FloRacing Night in America, Cedar Lake Speedway, Eldora Speedway, Ronnie Johnson, Scott Bloomquist, Shannon Norwood - Athens, Tyler Norwood - Soddy Daisy, World of Outlaws Late Model Series
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Jack Brown: Making the Winning Move from Karts to Late Models

Jack Brown: Making the Winning Move from Karts to Late Models

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditAugust 30, 2024August 31, 2024 J.A. Ackley

It didn’t take long for Jack Brown to get acclimated to dirt late models. In just his fifth race, fresh out of karts, he won.

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American All-Star Series, Beckley Motor Speedway, Jack Brown - Lexington, Natural Bridge Speedway, Wythe Raceway
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Jimmy “Pup” Thomas: When a Tire Guy is More Than a Tire Guy

Jimmy “Pup” Thomas: When a Tire Guy is More Than a Tire Guy

DirtAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024 J.A. Ackley

The late Jimmy Thomas, the man affectionately known as “Pup,” worked for years as a Hoosier tire guy. However, he wasn’t just a tire guy.

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Brady Cupp - Tazewell, Buddy Rogers, Chris Corum - Luttrell, Cindy Knowles, Dale McDowell, Hoosier Racing Tire, Jeff Purvis, Jimmy "Pup" Thomas, Jimmy Owens, Lil Bill Corum, Mike Marlar - Winfield, National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame, Pierce McCarter - Seymour, Scott Bloomquist
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Braeson Fulton: Former Division I Baseball Player Now Wins Races

Braeson Fulton: Former Division I Baseball Player Now Wins Races

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024 J.A. Ackley

A few years ago, Braeson Fulton was chasing his dream of becoming a Major League baseball player. When injuries curtailed that effort, he went racing.

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American All-Star Series, Beckley Motor Speedway, Braeson Fulton - Staunton, Natural Bridge Speedway, Wythe Raceway
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