J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

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

Tyler James: Meditative Reflections on Racing

Dirt, Dirt Sport Mods/B-Mods/SportsmanJuly 19, 2021July 19, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Sportsman modified driver Tyler James understands the value of one’s mind when it comes to racing. As he climbs into his car, James enters into

Carson Ferguson: The Hauler Behind the $10K Win

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditJuly 15, 2021July 15, 2021 J.A. Ackley

In an age when big haulers dominate the pits, the trailer used by dirt late model racer Carson Ferguson may seem modest. Some feel the

Austin Byrd: A Wiser & Smarter Racer as an Adult

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksJuly 12, 2021July 12, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Prior to this season, Austin Byrd last raced eight years ago. However, in only his second race back, Byrd found victory lane in the B-hobby

PPM Racing Products: Three Brothers Built a Business

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditJuly 8, 2021July 8, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Brothers Randy Hamby (left), Rodney Hamby (center), and Ricky Hamby (right) founded PPM Racing Products with their father, Ronald Hamby (not pictured), in 1999. They