J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

TJ Steele: The Mentors That Helped Him Get Up to Speed

Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditOctober 15, 2025October 15, 2025 J.A. Ackley

When TJ Steele made his dirt late model debut two years ago, it didn’t go as planned. However, since then, he’s learned and grown, thanks

Jesse Lowe: Champion Racer to Mountain View Promoter

Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditSeptember 17, 2025September 17, 2025 J.A. Ackley

Two years ago, Jesse Lowe won the Dirt Rich TV American All-Star Series Presented by PPM Racing Products championship. This year, he took over the

Mike Smith: Becoming Crew Chief for his son Ryan

Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditAugust 29, 2025August 29, 2025 J.A. Ackley

Mike Smith has raced for the 30 years, but when his son Ryan started getting serious, he hung up the helmet and grabbed a wrench.

Zane Powell: Family Man Racer Still Finds Success

Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditAugust 22, 2025August 22, 2025 J.A. Ackley

Late model driver Zane Powell readily admits he doesn’t race that much. Between juggling a family of seven and a business, he competes about 15

Lawrenceburg Speedway: American All-Stars Visits for First Time

Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditAugust 14, 2025August 14, 2025 J.A. Ackley

It’s the first visit to Lawrenceburg Speedway for the Dirt Rich TV American All-Star Series Presented by PPM Racing Products. It’s also the rare occasion