J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Outside Groove Celebrates 5 Years Since Its Relaunch

Outside Groove NewsApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025 J.A. Ackley

Just after the covid pandemic hit, what’s more sensible to do in that time of uncertainty than to relaunch Outside Groove? That’s what we did

Lil’ Bill Corum: His Son’s Tribute to a Hometown Hero to Many

Dirt Late Models, Dirt VintageApril 17, 2025April 17, 2025 J.A. Ackley

If things seemed brighter and more colorful back in the day, this tribute car to Lil’ Bill Corum might provide proof it was. Back 50

PT Cruiser: Don’t Laugh — It’s a Championship-Winning Car

Sport CompactsApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025 J.A. Ackley

Many people underestimate the PT Cruiser of Jay Workman. Then, they see it on track. It’s fast. So fast that it won six of nine

Phillip Ramirez: Racing, the Sport that Mended a Relationship

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditApril 7, 2025April 4, 2025 J.A. Ackley

When he was younger, Phillip Ramirez frequently butted heads with his late stepfather, Jeff Kirby. Nowadays, he races with Kirby in his heart. This weekend

Smoky Mountain: Free admission for vets at WoO race on Saturday

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsMarch 14, 2025March 14, 2025 J.A. Ackley

Thanks to Elite Petroleum, Smoky Mountain Speedway will offer free general admission to veterans displaying a military ID. This isn’t for any ole weekly show,