West Texas Raceway Archives

Corky Matthews: Remembering the West Texas Raceway Promoter

DirtJuly 20, 2023July 21, 2023 Mike Adaskaveg

The owner and promoter of West Texas Raceway in Lubbock, Corky Matthews, passed away on July 8. The local racing community remembered him for keeping

Kynlie Smith: The Value of a Mentor

Dirt, Dirt Sprint Cars/MidgetsMay 18, 2023May 17, 2023 Mike Adaskaveg

After seasoned driver Kolt Walker drove the 305 sprint of Kynlie Smith to West Texas Raceway’s victory lane, it was Smith’s turn behind the wheel.

Bob Sikes: Happily Racing Since 1977

Dirt, 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

Tommy Fain: A Winning Message

Dirt, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory StocksOctober 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Mike Adaskaveg

Tommy Fain emerged from his IMCA stock car victorious at the Ryan Bard Memorial Southern Challenge event at Abilene Speedway in Texas. Fain only raced

Real Races to Watch: May 11–17

Dirt, Dirt Late Models, Dirt Modifieds, Dirt Sport Compacts/FWDs/Mini Stocks, Dirt Sprint Cars/Midgets, Dirt Stock Cars/Street Stocks/Hobby Stocks/Factory Stocks, Late Model Stock Cars, Late Models, Legend Cars, NASCAR and ARCA, National, Pavement, Streaming & Televised, TrucksMay 11, 2020May 15, 2020 J.A. Ackley

Your favorite oval-track racing media outlet put together a list of races, with real, live racing, you can watch from the comfort — and safety