J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Are We Good at Finding Excuses to Not Race?

EditorialFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025 J.A. Ackley

It’s too cold. It’s too hot. The pits are too muddy. The track’s too rough. It might rain. They won’t have any cars. They have

Hayden Cardwell: Fighting Through Adversity for a Championship

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025 J.A. Ackley

Everything about this year made it seem like Hayden Cardwell wasn’t destined for a championship. However, true champions are made in the face of adversity.

AJ Hicks: The Hardest-Fought Trophy on the Mantel

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditJanuary 16, 2025January 16, 2025 J.A. Ackley

For four years (2020-2023), AJ Hicks was the champion of his home track, Willard Speedway. That success translated to three titles (2021-2023) in the Rick

American All-Star Series Reveals its 2025 Schedule

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditDecember 12, 2024December 13, 2024 J.A. Ackley

The American All-Star Series Presented by PPM Racing Products enters its seventh season with three new tracks, four $10,000-plus-to-win races, and a schedule that offers

Mountain State Racing Expo Moves to New West Virginia Venue

National, Sponsored EditDecember 9, 2024December 16, 2024 J.A. Ackley

The second annual Mountain State Racing Expo is moving to a new venue for 2025. It’ll remain in West Virginia, but Summersville Arena & Conference