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Scott Bloomquist Tribute Wrap: The Story Behind the Design

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsSeptember 4, 2024September 4, 2024 J.A. Ackley

The design of the wrap paying tribute to Scott Bloomquist at Eldora Speedway harkens back to 1986. Back then, Bloomquist wasn’t a national force to

Jack Brown: Making the Winning Move from Karts to Late Models

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditAugust 30, 2024August 31, 2024 J.A. Ackley

It didn’t take long for Jack Brown to get acclimated to dirt late models. In just his fifth race, fresh out of karts, he won.

Jimmy “Pup” Thomas: When a Tire Guy is More Than a Tire Guy

DirtAugust 30, 2024August 30, 2024 J.A. Ackley

The late Jimmy Thomas, the man affectionately known as “Pup,” worked for years as a Hoosier tire guy. However, he wasn’t just a tire guy.

Dan Stein Jr.: The Honde Carlo That Brought Two People Together

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024 Mike Adaskaveg

The Honde Carlo driven by Dan Stein Jr. may have melded two cars, but it also melded the hearts of two people. Those two being

Braeson Fulton: Former Division I Baseball Player Now Wins Races

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditAugust 29, 2024August 29, 2024 J.A. Ackley

A few years ago, Braeson Fulton was chasing his dream of becoming a Major League baseball player. When injuries curtailed that effort, he went racing.