J.A. Ackley, Author at Outside Groove

Jay Crabill: Safety Gear Stolen; Racers Show Support

Dirt, Dirt Sport Compacts/FWDs/Mini StocksApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021 J.A. Ackley

All that Jay Crabill has left of his personal safety gear are memories and photos such as this one. At some point last week, a

Jensen Ford: Man of Metal Rocks First Super Win

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsApril 19, 2021April 19, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Jensen Ford, a man who earns a living rocking sheet metal while wearing a mullet, made his first trip to super late model victory lane

Luigi Truden: Taking Advantage of What’s Free

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksApril 15, 2021April 15, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Stock car racer Luigi Truden and his father, Mario Truden, proudly campaign cars they built themselves. Their penchant for doing their own work stems from

Booger Brooks: The Racer You Can’t Forget

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditApril 13, 2021April 13, 2021 J.A. Ackley

If you can’t remember Booger Brooks by his nickname, his on-track performance will leave a lasting impression. Case in point, last Friday at the ¼-mile

Randy Brewer: A Colorful Throwback

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsApril 12, 2021April 12, 2021 J.A. Ackley

For those longing for the colorful characters of the past, Randy Brewer may be what you seek. His late model sportsman carries a chrome green