J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

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

Russ Morseman: A Racer Who Wears Many Hats

Dirt, Dirt ModifiedsFebruary 15, 2022February 15, 2022 J.A. Ackley

Some people, such as Russ Morseman, seem to find ways to squeeze more time out of a day than most people. Among the many hats

Mark Whitener: Looking to Rebound After This Flip

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsFebruary 14, 2022February 14, 2022 J.A. Ackley

During the last World of Outlaws Late Model Series swing at Volusia Speedway Park, Mark Whitener wound up on his roof. The accident occurred during

Kevin Chaffee: Singing the Blues in the Sunshine State

Dirt, Dirt Sport Mods/B-Mods/SportsmanFebruary 11, 2022February 11, 2022 J.A. Ackley

The 2022 season has already been an odd one for Kevin Chaffee (73). He’s not only racing a car with a color atypical for him

Delmas Conley: An Influence Beyond the Driver’s Seat

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsJanuary 25, 2022January 25, 2022 J.A. Ackley

Earlier this month, Wheelersburg, Ohio, driver Delmas Conley passed away on January 4. Many remember him for his 561 feature wins across seven decades, including