J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Cherokee Speedway: The $20K-to-Win Race Gains Momentum

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditAugust 10, 2023August 10, 2023 J.A. Ackley

“People breed people,” said Cherokee Speedway promoter Tony Adair on how an event can gain momentum. Adair’s mantra fits, especially when it comes to this

Maddox Langham: Into the Woods and Into Victory Lane

Pavement, Street Stocks, TrucksAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023 J.A. Ackley

Saturday night didn’t start off well for Maddox Langham. He found himself out of the ballpark, in the woods, during his first feature at Mobile

Gunner Johnson: Mini Stock Champ Seeks First Late Model Win

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditAugust 3, 2023August 3, 2023 J.A. Ackley

Earlier in his career, Gunner Johnson had made a name for himself in Kentucky by racking up RWD mini stock wins. However, he’s still chasing

Benji Knight: Overcoming a Mistake to Win

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksAugust 2, 2023August 1, 2023 J.A. Ackley

Benji Knight and Mattison Hoots collided during the second lap of the 25-lap feature. Despite that, Knight rallied from the back of a 17-car field

Skylar Marlar: Finding Fun in Crate Racing

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditJuly 21, 2023July 21, 2023 J.A. Ackley

Skylar Marlar once aspired to race super late models. However, he said he found more fun competing in crate late models, such as those in