J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Shannon Norwood: Racing’s Renaissance Man

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsJune 22, 2021June 22, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Many know Shannon Norwood as the proprietor of Fullmoon Graphics. However, he has done far more in racing than own a business and letter race

Matt Johnson: Won in His Fifth Time Out

Dirt, Dirt Sprint Cars/MidgetsJune 21, 2021June 21, 2021 J.A. Ackley

The teenage Matt Johnson made it look easy jumping from a go-kart into an IMCA RaceSaver sprint car. Earlier this month, the 16-year-old won in

Quicksilver 357 CT: Crate Engine Alternative

Dirt, Pavement, TechJune 18, 2021June 18, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Mercury Marine developed the Quicksilver 357 CT engine specifically for the oval-track market. It offers comparable power to the Chevrolet Performance 602 engine, with better

Grassroots Sports TV: $5K Challenge to Pack Beckley

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditJune 17, 2021June 17, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Grassroots Sports TV wants more people to watch the races — both with their streaming service and in-person. To prove their intentions, they’re offering an

T.J. Salango: Looking to Cross Off a Bucket-List Item

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditJune 14, 2021June 17, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Beckley, West Virginia, native T.J. Salango has achieved quite a bit over the course of his 26-year motorsports career. He hopes to add another accomplishment