J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Willie Mullins: Defying Stereotypes

NASCAR and ARCA, PavementFebruary 22, 2022February 22, 2022 J.A. Ackley

ARCA Menards Series driver Willie Mullins shatters stereotypes. Many think that ARCA, as well as TikTok, consists of only teenagers and twentysomethings. However, Mullins, at

Scott Velez: Racing in Search of a Kidney

Dirt, Dirt Sport Compacts/FWDs/Mini StocksFebruary 18, 2022February 18, 2022 J.A. Ackley

Last October, doctors diagnosed Scott Velez with kidney failure. Now, the 19-year-old front-wheel-drive racer is using racing to try to find a kidney donor. “The

Iowa: Fertile Ground for Gator Winners

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022 J.A. Ackley

The late model portion of the DIRTcar Nationals started out with two feature winners with years of experience on Iowa dirt — Ryan Gustin (left)

Michael Hinde: New Smyrna’s Hottest Driver

Late Models, PavementFebruary 17, 2022February 17, 2022 J.A. Ackley

During the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing, Michael Hinde has grabbed the headlines and the attention of onlookers. Two pro late model wins

Odin Motorsports: The Team’s Mascot

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Dirt ModifiedsFebruary 16, 2022February 16, 2022 J.A. Ackley

Spectators at the DIRTcar Nationals have enjoyed the mascot of Odin Motorsports. The helmet is owned by Steve Spinazzola, who crew chiefs for World of