Jonathan Davenport Archives

Are We Good at Finding Excuses to Not Race?

EditorialFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025 J.A. Ackley

It’s too cold. It’s too hot. The pits are too muddy. The track’s too rough. It might rain. They won’t have any cars. They have

Grooving Tires: 5 Tips for Success

Dirt, Sponsored EditMarch 31, 2023April 4, 2023 J.A. Ackley

Grooving tires can make the difference between first place and going home without the trophy and big check. Don’t just do it any ole way.

Booger Brooks: 40 Wins and a Championship

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Sponsored EditOctober 13, 2022October 13, 2022 J.A. Ackley

This year has been a career year for Booger Brooks. He took win No. 40 for the season last Saturday. It occurred during the Red

Larry Greer: Crunch-Time Blunder

Dirt, Dirt Late ModelsApril 20, 2022April 20, 2022 Mike Adaskaveg

Super late model driver Larry Greer (9G) admitted this wasn’t one of his shining moments. It occurred during a heat race for Valvoline Iron-Man Late

Tire Grooving Tips: Wide or Narrow?

Sponsored Edit, TechOctober 11, 2021October 11, 2021 J.A. Ackley

Ideal Heated Knives, Inc., the manufacturer of the Ideal Tire Groover, commissioned us to research tire grooving techniques. Specifically, when is it appropriate to groove