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Thinkin’ Dirty: 2022 Kyle Larson Late Model Challenge at Volunteer

Mike Marlar

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Winfield, Tenn.’s Mike Marlar won the inaugural Kyle Larson Late Model Challenge at Volunteer Speedway, part of a home-state sweep of the podium Thursday night.

Dirty (Half) Dozen: Eldora Lesson Learned, Was Kyle Larson Wronged at Port Royal?

Flo Racing

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1. Was Kyle Larson wronged at Port Royal? There’s no debating that a lap 25 incident between Kyle Larson and Earl Pearson Jr. derailed one of the best late model battles of the 2022 season, leaving Larson with a flat tire and retiring Pearson with suspension damage on an ultra-racy Port Royal surface Sunday. AROUND …

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Dirty (Half) Dozen: 6 Ways USAC Racing’s Tire Debacle Rivals NASCAR in Inconsistency, Incompetence

USAC

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The world of open-wheel dirt racing was rocked this past week with the United States Auto Club (USAC) sanctioning body releasing a widely-panned press release. Results from Ocala have been confirmed after extensive lab testing. Full Story: https://t.co/B7gV4ersri pic.twitter.com/IMELg0nZ0S — USAC Racing (@USACNation) March 31, 2022 That release, in summary, said that while initial tire …

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Thinkin’ Dirty: 2022 Bristol Dirt Nationals

Bristol

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The Headline(s) Chris Ferguson and Chris Madden both capitalized on track position to score dominant $50,000 wins during a lackluster Bristol Dirt Nationals. How it Happened 2022 Bristol Dirt Nationals (XR Super Series) Where: Bristol Dirt Track – Bristol, Tenn. (streamed on RaceXR) Winner’s Purse: $50,000 (nightly) After watching Chris Madden wire Friday night’s super …

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