J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Austen Ziacik: Weekend Racing to Southern Nationals

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsJuly 30, 2021July 30, 2021 J.A. Ackley

While Austen Ziacik periodically helped on late model teams near his home, nothing could prepare him for his stint as a crew member on the

Dillon Brown: Attention to Detail Wins Marquee Events

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditJuly 29, 2021July 29, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Gaffney, South Carolina, racer Dillon Brown may have grabbed your attention by winning two marquee American All-Star Series Presented by PPM Racing Products events. In

Ryan Winchester: Knows How to Judge Dirt

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsJuly 27, 2021July 27, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Late model driver Ryan Winchester probably analyzes a racetrack’s dirt surface a bit differently than most. He works as a soil conservationist for the NRCS

Ronny Wren: Determined to Prove the Deaf Can Race

UncategorizedJuly 21, 2021July 21, 2021 J.A. Ackley

You can clearly see and feel the enthusiasm that Ronny Wren has for dirt-track racing. You don’t need to hear his words to know that.

Jordy Nipper: A “Lil Nip” and the Wall

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsJuly 20, 2021July 20, 2021 J.A. Ackley

This summer, Jordy Nipper wanted to hit the road and tour several new tracks by following the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series. Instead, he started