J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Cameron Weaver: Breakout Year for Second-Gen Racer

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditSeptember 15, 2021September 15, 2021 J.A. Ackley

When compared with many racers of today, Cameron Weaver first stepped behind the wheel of a race car at a late age. To make up

Ricky Greene: Son Celebrates Win with Runner-Up Fav

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditSeptember 9, 2021September 9, 2021 J.A. Ackley

After many years of success in stock-bodied classes, Ricky Greene jumped into the late model world this season. He scored his first late model victory

Doug Penny: The Homemade Bus Hauler

Dirt, Dirt Modifieds, Legend CarsSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Among a seemingly never-ending sea of black and white boxes in the pits, the hauler of Doug Penny stands out. He repurposed a school bus

Jason Bass: The Man Behind Dem Nuts

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksSeptember 2, 2021September 2, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Jason Bass combined three passions in his life — cooking, serving others, and racing. The 20-year retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force is the

Willard Speedway Hosts Races Again

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsAugust 31, 2021September 1, 2021 J.A. Ackley

After laying dormant for five years, Willard Speedway reopened its gates in July. Now, the dirt oval in Willard, Kentucky, hosts its first touring series