J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Pack the Track Challenge: Paying 5 Fans $1,000 Each

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditApril 4, 2023April 3, 2023 J.A. Ackley

Most oval-track events pay the drivers, of course, but the Pack the Track Challenge also pays select fans. Five randomly selected lucky fans will receive

Kaleb Miller: Racing for his Late Uncle

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsApril 3, 2023April 2, 2023 J.A. Ackley

Despite a wrecked race car, Kaleb Miller could still crack a smile in the pits at Bristol Motor Speedway. That’s because he got to race

Grooving Tires: 5 Tips for Success

Dirt, Sponsored EditMarch 31, 2023April 4, 2023 J.A. Ackley

Grooving tires can make the difference between first place and going home without the trophy and big check. Don’t just do it any ole way.

Tommy Eastridge: Bristol is a Dream Come True

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023 J.A. Ackley

You may have never heard of Tommy Eastridge, but that’s not the point. He, like many Saturday-night racers, dream of racing at places like Bristol.

Crate Seals: Divide Between Sanctions Grows

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsMarch 13, 2023August 30, 2023 J.A. Ackley

Andrew Lankford found out the hard way about how series differ with rules regarding crate seals. Lankford hauled more than 10 hours to East Bay