Abilene Speedway Archives - Outside Groove

Dale Parson: His Final Lap

Dirt, Dirt Sprint Cars/MidgetsApril 18, 2022April 18, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

Noted racer and car builder Dale Parson took his final lap around Abilene Speedway in Texas on April 9. His son, Kim, drove the last

Karter Haralson: Winning One for the Family

Dirt, Sport CompactsFebruary 25, 2022February 25, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

As Karter Haralson won the first junior sport compact event at Abilene Speedway, his grandfather laid in a hospital bed. Tommy Simons, 62, was battling

Cody Kinard: Friend Debuts His New Car with a Win

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksFebruary 24, 2022February 24, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

Cody Kinard had a new street stock to drive at Abilene Speedway, but, due to shoulder surgery, he relinquished his seat to a friend. That

Bob Sikes: Happily Racing Since 1977

Dirt, ModifiedsJuly 13, 2021July 13, 2021 Mike Adaskaveg

At 75 years old, Bob Sikes still enjoys racing. He has continuously competed in the sport since 1977, with only a short break when he

Ryan Sanford: Sacrificing Racing to Serve His Country

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksApril 9, 2021April 9, 2021 Mike Adaskaveg

IMCA stock car driver Ryan Sanford plans to temporarily hang up the helmet. He felt a calling to enlist in the Texas Army National Guard.