2022 Dirt Racing Awards: Jonathan Davenport, Matt Sheppard & Year of Superman
The only thing that could keep Matt Sheppard from winning driver of the year in 2022 was another driver nicknamed Superman, one Jonathan Davenport.
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Thinkin’ Dirty: 2022 Sunshine State 50 at All-Tech
Jonathan Davenport won the 2022 XR Super Series title by winning the Sunshine State 50, eclipsing $2 million earned for the first time in dirt racing history.
Thinkin’ Dirty: 2022 Turkey Night Grand Prix at Ventura
USAC national champion driver Justin Grant proved the last man standing in winning the Turkey Night Grand Prix at Ventura Raceway.
Thinkin’ Dirty: 2022 Hunt the Front Southern Showcase at Deep South
Payton Freeman emerged the only real winner of the Hunt the Front Southern Showcase, prevailing in a demolition derby at Deep South Speedway Sunday (Nov. 20).
Thinkin’ Dirty: 2022 Peach State Classic at Senoia
Ricky Thornton Jr. did more damage than Hurricane Nicole to the Peach State Classic field at Senoia Saturday night (Nov. 12).
Dirty (Half) Dozen: 6 Highlights of 2023 World of Outlaws Late Model Schedule
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series announced their 2023 schedule today. Here’s six major highlights from the announcement.
Dirty (Half) Dozen: Pivotal XR Super Series Stretch, Renegades of Dirt Can’t Cash a Check
NASCAR is done and Formula 1 is academic, but the dirt racing season marches on, with the points crown for the XR Super Series still up for grabs.
Thinkin’ Dirty: 2022 World Finals at Charlotte
Brad Sweet capped World Finals weekend with his fourth World of Outlaws championship, joining Dennis Erb Jr. and Matt Sheppard on the year-end podium.
The Last (Quarter) Mile: 72 Laps End 72 Years of Five Mile Point Speedway
Unlike all the natural beauty to be seen in the Southern Tier of New York this weekend, Five Mile Point Speedway will not be returning to green in 2023.
Dirty (Half) Dozen: World of Outlaws Finals on the Line & New York Dirt Moves On
The headline World of Outlaws sprint cars enter the World Finals at Charlotte Wednesday with the series title very much in play.