J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

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

Alexis Manning: Staying Upbeat Results in Sponsorship

Dirt, Dirt Sport Mods/B-Mods/SportsmanAugust 26, 2021August 26, 2021 J.A. Ackley

If Alexis Manning didn’t have bad luck, she would have no luck at all. However, her fortunes may be changing despite a rough go at

Brayton Laster: His Wonderfully Whimsical World

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Dirt Sport Compacts/FWDs/Mini Stocks, Figure 8s, Pavement, Sport Compacts, Street StocksAugust 26, 2021August 26, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Brayton Laster, the “Master of Disaster,” steers the “Golddigger” dirt late model while wearing a helmet adorned with a pepperoni pizza motif. Don’t worry —

Dustin Duncan: Wanderlust Winner

Dirt, Dirt Sport Compacts/FWDs/Mini StocksAugust 25, 2021August 25, 2021 J.A. Ackley

This year, Dustin Duncan racked up 31 feature victories in the front-wheel-drive class. What makes the feat even more remarkable is that he accumulated those

Ideal Tire Groover: A Cut Above the Rest

Dirt, Sponsored Edit, TechAugust 25, 2021August 25, 2021 J.A. Ackley

The Ideal Tire Groover outperforms its competition by excelling at the basics. It’s durable. It performs. And, it’s affordable. Since 1948, Ideal Heated Knives has