NickHolt

Looks just like my 2000 Ford Ranger! Sorta...

I'm sure such a team exists in Central Texas. You might start by contacting H Nauman at Cotton Bowl Speedway. I bet he is aware of such a team. Or perhaps get in touch with Terry Tschoerner at Terry's Bodyshop in Taylor. Good guy right there.

Money plays THE major role in nearly all forms of automobile racing today. Gone are the days when a bright kid and a bunch of his buddies from the corner garage figure out how to make a car go fast and win, not because they outspent the competition, but because they outthought the competition. I was very fortunate to be involved in the sport before money became such a factor. Yes, there were rich guys fielding cars, but usually they put their money in the drive train. Smart kids put their money in the chassis/suspension and learned how to drive. These days the well-financed teams hire smart mechanical engineers as their suspension tech advisors, bring on software consultants to run their tie-down tech and telemetry systems, and pay big money to cheat up their drive trains. May the guy with the most money win. I miss the good old days.

I love hearing news about youngsters with Texas connections.

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 18 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 965; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 883; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 608; 4. William "Bill" Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 564; 5. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 520; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 407; 7. Devon Reed, Woodland, Wash., 389; 8. Jerry Flippo, Osage, Iowa, 363; 9. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 361; 10. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 353; 11. Michael Leach, Sun River, Mont., 341; 12. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 336; 13. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Wash., 334; 14. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 311; 15. Chuck Grohnke, Mesa, Ariz., 298; 16. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 297; 17. Ethan Braaksma, Des Moines, Iowa, 290; 18. Mike Dimond, Rapid City, S.D., 278; 19. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 268; 20. Eddie Belec, Arvada, Colo., 267. IMCA Sunoco Late Models – 1. Tom Svoboda, David City, Neb., 78; 2. Dylan Schmer, Aurora, Neb., 77; 3. Austin Svoboda, David City, Neb., 76; 4. Christopher Lawrence, Colona, Ill., 75; 5. Mitch Morris, Long Grove, Iowa, and Jesse Bodin, Silvis, Ill., both 73; 7. Al Humphrey, Giltner, Neb., 72; 8. Joe Beal, Milan, Ill., 71; 9. Denton Duncan, Ravenna, Neb., 69; 10. J.J. Rodeman, Cairo, Neb., and Jacob Kubicka, Juniata, Neb., both 68; 12. Bill Kubik, Grand Island, Neb., 67; 13. Andy Nezworski, Blue Grass, Iowa, and Matt Ryan, Davenport, Iowa, both 65; 15. Evan Miller, Silvis, Ill., and Shane Stutzman, Milford, Neb., both 64; 17. Travis Denning, Sterling, Ill., 61; 18. Broderick Prescott, East Moline, Ill., 58; 19. Allan Hopp, Harlan, Iowa, and Tyler Iverson, Albion, Neb., both 40. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, and Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, both 167; 3. Cody Price, Princeton, Texas, 149; 4. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, and Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., each 139; 7. Herbert Wood, Kennedale, Texas, 135; 8. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 119; 9. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, and Buddy Schweibinz, Petersburg, N.J., both 118; 11. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 116; 12. David Brown, Aston, Pa., 115; 13. Chase Schubert, Huffman, Texas, 110; 14. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 109; 15. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 104; 16. Tim Tanner Jr., Warminster, Pa., 101; 17. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, and Kent Lewis Jr., Willis, Texas, both 100; 19. Larry McVay, Bordentown, N.J., and Chris Hinson, Hamshire, Texas, both 99. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Bo Partain, Casa Grande, Ariz., 749; 2. Mitchell Ferguson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 658; 3. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 547; 4. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 451; 5. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 423; 6. Kevin Roberts, Gresham, Ore., 410; 7. Justen Yeager, Green River, Wy., 397; 8. Marcos Bojorquez, Coolidge, Ariz., 389; 9. Brad Whitfield, Casa Grande, Ariz., 376; 10. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 363; 11. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 358; 12. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wis., 339; 13. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 334; 14. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 315; 15. Jim Horejsi, Marshall, Minn., 314; 16. Chris McCurdy, Tempe, Ariz., 293; 17. Lance Hanson, Palmer, Texas, 290; 18. Nate Warren, Phoenix, Ariz., 285; 19. Cutter Spalding, Andrews, Texas, 283; 20. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 280. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks – 1. Nathan DeRagon, Peoria, Ariz., 809; 2. Nicholas Biggs, Mesa, Ariz., 584; 3. Cody Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 572; 4. Darrin Biggs, Chandler, Ariz., 565; 5. Zack Tate, Coolidge, Ariz., 560; 6. Scott Tenney, Yuma, Ariz., 553; 7. Enzo Deckers, Yuma, Ariz., 529; 8. Charles McDaniel Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 445; 9. Thomas Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 443; 10. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 11. Brycen Daffern, Yuma, Ariz., 432; 12. Scott Bernards, Phoenix, Ariz., 394; 13. Cody Williams, Minneapolis, Kan., 348; 14. John Thomas, Strasburg, Colo., 338; 15. Charlie McDaniel Sr., Phoenix, Ariz., 332; 16. Joe Peterson, Chandler, Ariz., 311; 17. Dillon Richards, Wymore, Neb., 306; 18. Morgan Olmstead, Overton, Neb., 279; 19. Jaeden Strandberg, Worthington, Minn., 277; 20. Bradly Graham, Victor, Iowa, 271. Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites – 1. Jaedon McDowell, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 490; 2. Riley Clem, Bakersfield, Calif., 432; 3. Dillon Raffurty, Kansas City, Mo., 391; 4. Ronnie Choate, Cookeville, Tenn., 311; 5. Nathan Wolfe, Lees Summit, Mo., 292; 6. Jeromy Wilson, Mabelvale, Ark., 287; 7. Tyler Garey, Royal Palm Beach, Fla., and Cory Sonner, Polk City, Iowa, both 249; 9. Ben George, Altoona, Iowa, 247; 10. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 232; 11. Corey Babbitt, New Caney, Texas, Richard Kemp, Phoenix, Ariz., and Kyle Demo, Fulton, N.Y., each 218; 14. Michael Raffurty, Kansas City, Mo., 213; 15. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 16. Joe Boyll, Kokomo, Ind., 209; 17. Bryan McCauley, Casa Grande, Ariz., 206; 18. Michael Phay, Goodyear, Ariz., and Braeden Ward, Coolidge, Ariz., both 204; 20. Devin Drew, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 201. Smiley's Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods – 1. Jerrett Bransom, Burleson, Texas, 488; 2. Jeff Shepperd, Waco, Texas, 400; 3. Cameron Gaston, Weatherford, Texas, 266; 4. Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, 255; 5. Cutter Spalding, Andrews, Texas, 243; 6. Casey Brunson, Lott, Texas, 227; 7. Mark Patterson, Merkel, Texas, 218; 8. Billy Gould, Kingwood, Texas, 214; 9. Brandon Geurin, Robinson, Texas, and Jason Hubbert, Belton, Texas, both 208; 11. Taylor Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 206; 12. Zackary Manthie, Salado, Texas, 205; 13. Kyle Wilkins, Italy, Texas, 202; 14. Josh Landers, Tom Bean, Texas, 200; 15. Cameron Cook, Fort Worth, Texas, 199; 16. Cody Smith, Kaufman, Texas, and Ryan Brown, Waxahachie, Texas, both 194; 18. Tommy Dove, Ardmore, Okla., 176; 19. Shawn Marquez Jr., Sherman, Texas, 171; 20. Corbin Willett, Lorena, Texas, 170. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 820; 2. Cam Reimers, Kelley, Iowa, 765; 3. Boddie Parker, Vail, Ariz., 561; 4. Eric Winemiller, Eloy, Ariz., 522; 5. Miles Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 517; 6. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 476; 7. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 457; 8. James Meile, Queen Creek, Ariz., 433; 9. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 427; 10. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 11. Dwayne Hogan, Marana, Ariz., 384; 12. Joey McCullough, Yuma, Ariz., 364; 13. Jason Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 362; 14. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., and Skyler Posey, Casa Grande, Ariz., both 346; 16. Joshua Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 340; 17. Shawn Keena, Bismark, N.D., 333; 18. Nathan Speten, Wilton, N.D., 324; 19. Dylan Jones, Vail, Ariz., 322; 20. Brayton Carter, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 314. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts – 1. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 510; 2. Blake Andrus, Azle, Texas, 491; 3. Jacob Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 480; 4. Christopher E. Boulware Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 465; 5. Oliver Monson, Thornton, Iowa, and Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., both 455; 7. Chase Martin, Springtown, Texas, 419; 8. Jim Hock, Apache Junction, Ariz., 388; 9. Steve Carter, Phoenix, Ariz., 327; 10. Kaylee Richards, Wymore, Neb., 326; 11. Wayne Ragland, Seeley, Calif., 324; 12. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 13. Johnny Thomas, Beatrice, Neb., 291; 14. Chris Laff, Alpine, Calif., 276; 15. Steven Bevills, Granbury, Texas, 271; 16. Randall Martin, Springtown, Texas, 263; 17. Billy Foultz, Descanso, Calif., 256; 18. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 19. Kaden Murray, Beatrice, Neb., 232; 20. Branston Arnder Jr., Salina, Kan., 231. Lady Eagle – 1. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 510; 2. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 476; 3. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 455; 4. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 334; 5. Kaylee Richards, Wymore, Neb., 326; 6. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 7. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., and Brenda Kirby, New River, Ariz., both 235; 9. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 10. Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., 216; 11. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 12. Taylor Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 206; 13. Amanda McAllister, Alpine, Calif., 203; 14. Andrea McCain, South Haven, Minn., 202; 15. Crystal Hemphill, Yuma, Ariz., 190; 16. Brooke Osler, Milford, Iowa, 160; 17. Destiny Robinson, Anna, Texas, 156; 18. Hannah Miller, Phoenix, Ariz., 147; 19. Brianna Maughlin, Colby, Kan., 141; 20. Kenzington Ogle, Lubbock, Texas, 139. Junior National Champion – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 712; 2. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 455; 3. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 4. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 427; 5. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 6. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 370; 7. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 353; 8. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 315; 9. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 10. Hunter Ferrell, Bayfield, Colo., 260; 11. Jadin Fuller, Memphis, Mo., 257; 12. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., and Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, both 255; 14. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 15. Adyn Figueroa, Yuma, Ariz., 251; 16. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., 235; 17. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 232; 18. Branston Arnder Jr., Salina, Kan., 231; 19. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 20. Luke Silber, Laveen, Ariz., 217.

Bayley Currey 14th, Memphis Villarreal 33rd at Texas Truck race

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 11 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 956; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 879; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 608; 4. William "Bill" Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 528; 5. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 520; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 407; 7. Devon Reed, Woodland, Wash., 389; 8. Jerry Flippo, Osage, Iowa, 363; 9. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 361; 10. Michael Leach, Sun River, Mont., 341; 11. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Wash., 334; 12. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 311; 13. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 297; 14. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 296; 15. Ethan Braaksma, Des Moines, Iowa, 290; 16. Mike Dimond, Rapid City, S.D., 278; 17. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 276; 18. Eddie Belec, Arvada, Colo., 267; 19. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, and Chuck Grohnke, Mesa, Ariz., both 265. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 139; 2. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 128; 3. Cody Price, Princeton, Texas, 111; 4. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 109; 5. Dillan Baldwin, Taylorsville, Ky., 105; 6. Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, 104; 7. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 96; 8. Robert Byrom, Benbrook, Texas, 89; 9. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 84; 10. George Loux, Maiden, N.C., and Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, both 79; 12. David Brown, Aston, Pa., Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, and Buddy Schweibinz, Petersburg, N.J., each 78; 15. Cale Cozad, Summerville, S.C., 77; 16. Chase Schubert, Huffman, Texas, 73; 17. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, 72; 18. Troy Betts, Middletown, Dela., 71; 19. Benjamin McCall, Fayetteville, N.C., and Robert Tyler, Mount Pleasant, N.C., both 69. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Bo Partain, Casa Grande, Ariz., 749; 2. Mitchell Ferguson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 621; 3. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 547; 4. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 451; 5. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 423; 6. Kevin Roberts, Gresham, Ore., 410; 7. Justen Yeager, Green River, Wy., 397; 8. Marcos Bojorquez, Coolidge, Ariz., 389; 9. Brad Whitfield, Casa Grande, Ariz., 376; 10. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 358; 11. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wis., 339; 12. Jim Horejsi, Marshall, Minn., 314; 13. Blake Clark, Joshua, Texas, 297; 14. Chris McCurdy, Tempe, Ariz., 293; 15. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 280; 16. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 275; 17. Rob VanMil, Barnesville, Minn., 268; 18. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 267; 19. Dylan Thornton, Keystone, Iowa, 263; 20. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., 262. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks – 1. Nathan DeRagon, Peoria, Ariz., 770; 2. Cody Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 572; 3. Zack Tate, Coolidge, Ariz., 560; 4. Nicholas Biggs, Mesa, Ariz., 547; 5. Darrin Biggs, Chandler, Ariz., 531; 6. Scott Tenney, Yuma, Ariz., 518; 7. Enzo Deckers, Yuma, Ariz., 497; 8. Charles McDaniel Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 445; 9. Thomas Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 443; 10. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 11. Brycen Daffern, Yuma, Ariz., 432; 12. Scott Bernards, Phoenix, Ariz., 364; 13. John Thomas, Strasburg, Colo., 338; 14. Charlie McDaniel Sr., Phoenix, Ariz., 332; 15. Joe Peterson, Chandler, Ariz., 311; 16. Cody Williams, Minneapolis, Kan., 293; 17. Morgan Olmstead, Overton, Neb., 279; 18. Jaeden Strandberg, Worthington, Minn., 277; 19. Ryan Gilland, Sterling, Neb., 261; 20. Hunter Ferrell, Bayfield, Colo., 260. Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites – 1. Jaedon McDowell, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 414; 2. Riley Clem, Bakersfield, Calif., 318; 3. Dillon Raffurty, Kansas City, Mo., 315; 4. Ronnie Choate, Cookeville, Tenn., 311; 5. Tyler Garey, Royal Palm Beach, Fla., 249; 6. Jeromy Wilson, Mabelvale, Ark., 248; 7. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 232; 8. Nathan Wolfe, Lees Summit, Mo., 221; 9. Richard Kemp, Phoenix, Ariz., and Kyle Demo, Fulton, N.Y., both 218; 11. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 12. Joe Boyll, Kokomo, Indiana, 209; 13. Bryan McCauley, Casa Grande, Ariz., 206; 14. Michael Phay, Goodyear, Ariz., and Braeden Ward, Coolidge, Ariz., both 204; 16. Ben George, Altoona, Iowa, 195; 17. Kyle Davidson, Shelbyville, Tenn., 190; 18. Chase Nornberg, Naples, Fla., and Cody Allen, N Fort Myers, Fla., both 189; 20. Cory Sonner, Polk City, Iowa, 186. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 820; 2. Cam Reimers, Kelley, Iowa, 688; 3. Boddie Parker, Vail, Ariz., 561; 4. Miles Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 517; 5. Eric Winemiller, Eloy, Ariz., 483; 6. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 476; 7. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 457; 8. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 9. James Meile, Queen Creek, Ariz., 397; 10. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 390; 11. Joey McCullough, Yuma, Ariz., 364; 12. Jason Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 362; 13. Dwayne Hogan, Marana, Ariz., 349; 14. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 346; 15. Shawn Keena, Bismark, N.D., 333; 16. Skyler Posey, Casa Grande, Ariz., 328; 17. Nathan Speten, Wilton, N.D., 324; 18. Joshua Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 307; 19. Brock Beeter, Minot, N.D., 294; 20. Ty Rogers, Yuma, Ariz., 292. Smiley's Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods – 1. Jerrett Bransom, Burleson, Texas, 450; 2. Jeff Shepperd, Waco, Texas, 325; 3. Cameron Gaston, Weatherford, Texas, 234; 4. Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, 229; 5. Cutter Spalding, Andrews, Texas, 203; 6. Ryan Brown, Waxahachie, Texas, 194; 7. Casey Brunson, Lott, Texas, 191; 8. Mark Patterson, Merkel, Texas, 179; 9. Brandon Geurin, Robinson, Texas, 168; 10. Kyle Wilkins, Italy, Texas, 163; 11. Josh Landers, Tom Bean, Texas, 160; 12. Cody Smith, Kaufman, Texas, 154; 13. Billy Gould, Kingwood, Texas, 153; 14. Jason Hubbert, Belton, Texas, 148; 15. Taylor Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 143; 16. Corbin Willett, Lorena, Texas, 142; 17. Cameron Cook, Fort Worth, Texas, and Zackary Manthie, Salado, Texas, both 140; 19. Klayton Reeves, Waxahachie, Texas, and Roger Hauser, Midlothian, Texas, both 139. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts – 1. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 481; 2. Blake Andrus, Azle, Texas, 451; 3. Jacob Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 443; 4. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 426; 5. Christopher E. Boulware Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 425; 6. Oliver Monson, Thornton, Iowa, 419; 7. Chase Martin, Springtown, Texas, 380; 8. Jim Hock, Apache Junction, Ariz., 349; 9. Wayne Ragland, Seeley, Calif., 324; 10. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 11. Steve Carter, Phoenix, Ariz., 292; 12. Billy Foultz, Descanso, Calif., 256; 13. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 14. Kaylee Richards, Wymore, Neb., 249; 15. Chris Laff, Alpine, Calif., 244; 16. Steven Bevills, Granbury, Texas, 234; 17. Randall Martin, Springtown, Texas, 227; 18. Luke Schwantner, Somerton, Ariz., and Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., both 216; 20. Johnny Thomas, Beatrice, Neb., 212. Junior National Champion – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 712; 2. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 3. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 426; 4. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 5. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 390; 6. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 7. Izac Mallicoat, Boone, Iowa, 301; 8. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 276; 9. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 275; 10. Hunter Ferrell, Bayfield, Colo., 260; 11. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 12. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 13. Adyn Figueroa, Yuma, Ariz., 251; 14. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., 235; 15. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 232; 16. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 17. Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, 229; 18. Jadin Fuller, Memphis, Mo., 225; 19. Keenan Glasser, Estevan, Sask., 215; 20. Jackson Harpole, Farmington, N.M., 213. Lady Eagle – 1. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 481; 2. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 476; 3. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 426; 4. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 5. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 267; 6. Kaylee Richards, Wymore, Neb., 249; 7. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., and Brenda Kirby, New River, Ariz., both 235; 9. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 10. Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., 216; 11. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 12. Amanda McAllister, Alpine, Calif., 203; 13. Andrea McCain, South Haven, Minn., 178; 14. Crystal Hemphill, Yuma, Ariz., 152; 15. Taylor Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 143; 16. Brooke Osler, Milford, Iowa, 130; 17. Destiny Robinson, Anna, Texas, 125; 18. Alyssa Smith, Norco, Calif., 111; 19. Wynona Ragland, Cave Creek, Ariz., 108; 20. Hannah Miller, Phoenix, Ariz., and Kenzington Ogle, Lubbock, Texas, both 107.

Seems weird to see Greg Dinsmore and Anthony Gordan at the bottom of any results list.

So, you're looking for a 4.3-liter engine for a '92 Chevy truck? As long as it's rebuildable, right?

I was hoping Mike would chip in here, and he did. I never met Bob. Back in the day, he and Terry were running at Corpus and I was either busy running the Mini Stock at Pan American or crewing on San Antonio cars. In those days most teams didn't travel much. And they only ran San Antonio Speedway that 1st year and I was still running at Pan American. So our paths never crossed. But Rick Rapp had a bunch of stories to tell about Bob. Terry and Rick fought for every inch of track when they were both running CC and quite often things got heated in the pits with Bob, more often than not, in the middle of dustup. I will say that Rick respected the Labontes and had no animosity towards Bob once they landed in NASCAR-land. In fact, Rick and Terry ended up being pretty good friends once all was said and done. Bob was raised in the next town to where I grew up in Maine but was about 10 years older and joined the Navy while I was still in grade school, so our paths didn't cross there either.

I Always enjoy reading your race reports, Reb!

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through April 3 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 944; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 857; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 608; 4. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 520; 5. William "Bill" Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 490; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 407; 7. Devon Reed, Woodland, Wash., 389; 8. Jerry Flippo, Osage, Iowa, 363; 9. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 361; 10. Michael Leach, Sun River, Mont., 341; 11. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Wash., 334; 12. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 311; 13. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 297; 14. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 296; 15. Ethan Braaksma, Des Moines, Iowa, 290; 16. Mike Dimond, Rapid City, S.D., 278; 17. Eddie Belec, Arvada, Colo., 267; 18. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 265; 19. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 20. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 242. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 139; 2. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 128; 3. Cody Price, Princeton, Texas, 111; 4. Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, 104; 5. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 96; 6. Robert Byrom, Benbrook, Texas, 89; 7. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 84; 8. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 79; 9. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, 78; 10. Chase Schubert, Huffman, Texas, 73; 11. Trent Dixon, East Bernard, Texas, 72; 12. Conner Thomas, Post, Texas, 70; 13. Herbert Wood, Kennedale, Texas, and Philip Fessler, Yukon, Okla., both 66; 15. Chris Hinson, Hamshire, Texas, 65; 16. Kent Lewis Jr., Willis, Texas, and Jesse "Chip" Graham, Lewisville, Texas, both 64; 18. Bruce Crockett, Porter, Texas, 62; 19. Kevin Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas, and Randy Waller, Montgomery, Texas, both 61. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Bo Partain, Casa Grande, Ariz., 749; 2. Mitchell Ferguson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 583; 3. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 547; 4. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 451; 5. Kevin Roberts, Gresham, Ore., 410; 6. Justen Yeager, Green River, Wy., 397; 7. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 389; 8. Brad Whitfield, Casa Grande, Ariz., 376; 9. Marcos Bojorquez, Coolidge, Ariz., 360; 10. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 358; 11. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wis., 339; 12. Jim Horejsi, Marshall, Minn., 314; 13. Chris McCurdy, Tempe, Ariz., 293; 14. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 280; 15. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 275; 16. Rob VanMil, Barnesville, Minn., 268; 17. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 267; 18. Dylan Thornton, Keystone, Iowa, 263; 19. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., and Jason Storbakken, Williston, N.D., both 262. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks – 1. Nathan DeRagon, Peoria, Ariz., 731; 2. Cody Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 572; 3. Zack Tate, Coolidge, Ariz., 524; 4. Scott Tenney, Yuma, Ariz., 518; 5. Nicholas Biggs, Mesa, Ariz., 517; 6. Darrin Biggs, Chandler, Ariz., 499; 7. Enzo Deckers, Yuma, Ariz., 466; 8. Thomas Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 443; 9. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 10. Brycen Daffern, Yuma, Ariz., 432; 11. Charles McDaniel Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 405; 12. John Thomas, Strasburg, Colo., 338; 13. Scott Bernards, Phoenix, Ariz., 326; 14. Joe Peterson, Chandler, Ariz., 311; 15. Charlie McDaniel Sr., Phoenix, Ariz., 303; 16. Cody Williams, Minneapolis, Kan., 293; 17. Morgan Olmstead, Overton, Neb., 279; 18. Jaeden Strandberg, Worthington, Minn., 277; 19. Ryan Gilland, Sterling, Neb., 261; 20. Hunter Ferrell, Bayfield, Colo., 260. Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites – 1. Jaedon McDowell, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 335; 2. Ronnie Choate, Cookeville, Tenn., 284; 3. Dillon Raffurty, Kansas City, Mo., 275; 4. Riley Clem, Bakersfield, Calif., 239; 5. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 232; 6. Richard Kemp, Phoenix, Ariz., and Kyle Demo, Fulton, N.Y., both 218; 8. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 9. Jeromy Wilson, Mabelvale, Ark., and Tyler Garey, Royal Palm Beach, Fla., both 209; 11. Bryan McCauley, Casa Grande, Ariz., 206; 12. Michael Phay, Goodyear, Ariz., and Braeden Ward, Coolidge, Ariz., both 204; 14. Kobe Lomasney, Mesa, Ariz., and Joe Boyll, Kokomo, Ind., both 184; 16. Kyle Davidson, Shelbyville, Tenn., 166; 17. Justin Williams, West Monroe, N.Y., 161; 18. Ben George, Altoona, Iowa, 158; 19. Darrick Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 155; 20. Cory Sonner, Polk City, Iowa, 154. Smiley's Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods – 1. Jerrett Bransom, Burleson, Texas, 376; 2. Jeff Shepperd, Waco, Texas, 251; 3. Cameron Gaston, Weatherford, Texas, 203; 4. Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, 191; 5. Ryan Brown, Waxahachie, Texas, 160; 6. Casey Brunson, Lott, Texas, 151; 7. Mark Patterson, Merkel, Texas, Cameron Cook, Fort Worth, Texas, and Zackary Manthie, Salado, Texas, each 140; 10. Kyle Wilkins, Italy, Texas, 138; 11. Cutter Spalding, Andrews, Texas, 129; 12. Brandon Geurin, Robinson, Texas, 128; 13. Josh Landers, Tom Bean, Texas, 120; 14. Jason Hubbert, Belton, Texas, 117; 15. Cody Smith, Kaufman, Texas, and Corbin Willett, Lorena, Texas, both 115; 17. Billy Burt, Carrollton, Texas, 113; 18. Taylor Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 110; 19. James Keilly, Bartlett, Texas, 108; 20. Roger Hauser, Midlothian, Texas, 107. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 786; 2. Cam Reimers, Kelley, Iowa, 590; 3. Boddie Parker, Vail, Ariz., 525; 4. Miles Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 517; 5. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 457; 6. Eric Winemiller, Eloy, Ariz., 445; 7. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 8. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 401; 9. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 390; 10. Jason Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 362; 11. James Meile, Queen Creek, Ariz., 360; 12. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 346; 13. Joey McCullough, Yuma, Ariz., 345; 14. Shawn Keena, Bismark, N.D., 333; 15. Nathan Speten, Wilton, N.D., 324; 16. Dwayne Hogan, Marana, Ariz., 320; 17. Joshua Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 307; 18. Skyler Posey, Casa Grande, Ariz., 306; 19. Brock Beeter, Minot, N.D., 294; 20. Ty Rogers, Yuma, Ariz., 292. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts – 1. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 481; 2. Jacob Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 443; 3. Blake Andrus, Azle, Texas, 415; 4. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 394; 5. Christopher E. Boulware Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 388; 6. Chase Martin, Springtown, Texas, 341; 7. Oliver Monson, Thornton, Iowa, 340; 8. Wayne Ragland, Seeley, Calif., 324; 9. Jim Hock, Apache Junction, Ariz., 314; 10. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 11. Steve Carter, Phoenix, Ariz., 258; 12. Billy Foultz, Descanso, Calif., 256; 13. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 14. Chris Laff, Alpine, Calif., 244; 15. Kaylee Richards, Wymore, Neb., 219; 16. Luke Schwantner, Somerton, Ariz., and Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., both 216; 18. Johnny Thomas, Beatrice, Neb., 212; 19. Jaxon Sanchez, Imperial, Calif., 206; 20. Amanda McAllister, Alpine, Calif., 203. Lady Eagle – 1. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 481; 2. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 401; 3. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 394; 4. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 5. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 267; 6. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., and Brenda Kirby, New River, Ariz., both 235; 8. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 9. Kaylee Richards, Wymore, Neb., 219; 10. Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., 216; 11. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 12. Amanda McAllister, Alpine, Calif., 203; 13. Crystal Hemphill, Yuma, Ariz., 152; 14. Andrea McCain, South Haven, Minn., 147; 15. Taylor Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 110; 16. Wynona Ragland, Cave Creek, Ariz., 108; 17. Kenzington Ogle, Lubbock, Texas, 107; 18. Maria Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 101; 19. Sandra Cole, Yuma, Ariz., 98; 20. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., and Destiny Robinson, Anna, Texas, both 88. Junior National Champion – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 705; 2. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 3. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 4. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 394; 5. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 390; 6. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 7. Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, 275; 8. Hunter Ferrell, Bayfield, Colo., 260; 9. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 10. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 11. Adyn Figueroa, Yuma, Ariz., 251; 12. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 238; 13. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., 235; 14. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 232; 15. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 16. Keenan Glasser, Estevan, Sask., 215; 17. Jackson Harpole, Farmington, N.M., 213; 18. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 209; 19. Jaxon Sanchez, Imperial, Calif., and Thomas Hall Jr., Lorena, Texas, both 206.

Here we go, another full night of racing action! April 6, 2024; Total eclipse of the night sponsored by GoldenWest! STIMS Racing will be back along with all of our regular classes! See ya Saturday, Apr 6! And don't forget; if you can't make it out, you can still watch all the action on Race On! Please use I-37 Speedway as your official home track!

This is from the Texana Raceway Park website: I apologize for the delay putting this Information out a lot to put together! We also know we won’t make everyone happy but we are doing what we feel is best for TEXANA Raceway Park! The Limited Modifieds will follow IMCA rules just like Race Ranch and other area tracks, Factory Stocks will follow same rules as Race Ranch and other area tracks, Emods will follow same rules as Race Ranch, the Hobby Stocks will follow the 105 Speedway Hobby Class rules. Our TRP website has issues and we have been unable to update it so the links below will take you to the Race Ranch rules and 105 rules for reference. Thank you for your patience we hope you understand we are trying to keep racing alive in Edna and this direction is our best option. http://www.stxraceranch.com/rules/ https://105speedwayracing.com/

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through March 27 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 884; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 795; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 608; 4. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 520; 5. William "Bill" Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 422; 6. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 407; 7. Devon Reed, Woodland, Wash., 389; 8. Jerry Flippo, Osage, Iowa, 363; 9. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 361; 10. Michael Leach, Sun River, Mont., 341; 11. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Wash., 334; 12. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 311; 13. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 297; 14. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 296; 15. Ethan Braaksma, Des Moines, Iowa, 290; 16. Mike Dimond, Rapid City, S.D., 278; 17. Eddie Belec, Arvada, Colo., 267; 18. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 265; 19. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 20. Jake Pike, Pahrump, Nev., 242. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Cody Price, Princeton, Texas, 111; 2. Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, 99; 3. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, 96; 4. Corby Scherb, Decatur, Texas, 91; 5. Carson Bolden, Quinlan, Texas, 84; 6. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, 79; 7. Chase Schubert, Huffman, Texas, 73; 8. Chris Hinson, Hamshire, Texas, and Daniel "D.J." Estes Jr., Fort Worth, Texas, both 65; 10. Kent Lewis Jr., Willis, Texas, 64; 11. Bruce Crockett, Porter, Texas, 62; 12. Kevin Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas, and Randy Waller, Montgomery, Texas, both 61; 14. Michael Oliver, San Antonio, Texas, 60; 15. Bobby Wisdom, Spring, Texas, 59; 16. Sean Jordan, Lumberton, Texas, 58; 17. Robert Byrom, Benbrook, Texas, 55; 18. Claud Estes, Godley, Texas, Roderick Henning, Middletown, Ohio, and Shane Morgan, Biloxi, Miss., each 40. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Bo Partain, Casa Grande, Ariz., 669; 2. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 547; 3. Mitchell Ferguson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 517; 4. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 451; 5. Kevin Roberts, Gresham, Ore., 410; 6. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 389; 7. Brad Whitfield, Casa Grande, Ariz., 376; 8. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 358; 9. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wis., 339; 10. Justen Yeager, Green River, Wy., 323; 11. Jim Horejsi, Marshall, Minn., 314; 12. Chris McCurdy, Tempe, Ariz., 293; 13. Marcos Bojorquez, Coolidge, Ariz., 291; 14. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 280; 15. Rob VanMil, Barnesville, Minn., 268; 16. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 267; 17. Dylan Thornton, Keystone, Iowa, 263; 18. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., and Jason Storbakken, Williston, N.D., both 262; 20. Chase Berkeley, Kettle Falls, Wash., 254. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks – 1. Nathan DeRagon, Peoria, Ariz., 664; 2. Cody Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 504; 3. Zack Tate, Coolidge, Ariz., 467; 4. Scott Tenney, Yuma, Ariz., 464; 5. Nicholas Biggs, Mesa, Ariz., 444; 6. Darrin Biggs, Chandler, Ariz., 442; 7. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 8. Enzo Deckers, Yuma, Ariz., 434; 9. Brycen Daffern, Yuma, Ariz., 432; 10. Thomas Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 389; 11. John Thomas, Strasburg, Colo., 338; 12. Charles McDaniel Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 331; 13. Scott Bernards, Phoenix, Ariz., 326; 14. Cody Williams, Minneapolis, Kan., 293; 15. Morgan Olmstead, Overton, Neb., 279; 16. Jaeden Strandberg, Worthington, Minn., 277; 17. Ryan Gilland, Sterling, Neb., 261; 18. Joe Peterson, Chandler, Ariz., 250; 19. Dillon Richards, Wymore, Neb., 245; 20. Brian Johnson, Yuma, Ariz., 236. Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites – 1. Jaedon McDowell, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 295; 2. Ronnie Choate, Cookeville, Tenn., 284; 3. Dillon Raffurty, Kansas City, Mo., 275; 4. Riley Clem, Bakersfield, Calif., 239; 5. Richard Kemp, Phoenix, Ariz., and Kyle Demo, Fulton, N.Y., both 218; 7. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 8. Tyler Garey, Royal Palm Beach, Fla., 209; 9. Bryan McCauley, Casa Grande, Ariz., 206; 10. Michael Phay, Goodyear, Ariz., and Braeden Ward, Coolidge, Ariz., both 204; 12. Kobe Lomasney, Mesa, Ariz., 184; 13. Jeromy Wilson, Mabelvale, Ark., 171; 14. Justin Williams, West Monroe, N.Y., and Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, both 161; 16. Ben George, Altoona, Iowa, 158; 17. Cory Sonner, Polk City, Iowa, 154; 18. Randy Bryan, Ames, Iowa, and Logan Lewis, Hanoverton, Ohio, both 153; 20. Chase Nornberg, Naples, Fla., 152. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 714; 2. Miles Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 517; 3. Cam Reimers, Kelley, Iowa, 514; 4. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 457; 5. Boddie Parker, Vail, Ariz., 446; 6. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 7. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 401; 8. Eric Winemiller, Eloy, Ariz., 374; 9. Jason Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 362; 10. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 346; 11. Shawn Keena, Bismark, N.D., 333; 12. Nathan Speten, Wilton, N.D., 324; 13. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 322; 14. Joey McCullough, Yuma, Ariz., 314; 15. James Meile, Queen Creek, Ariz., and Joshua Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., both 307; 17. Brock Beeter, Minot, N.D., 294; 18. Ty Rogers, Yuma, Ariz., 292; 19. Skyler Posey, Casa Grande, Ariz., 259; 20. Adyn Figueroa, Yuma, Ariz., 251. Smiley's Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods – 1. Jerrett Bransom, Burleson, Texas, 304; 2. Jeff Shepperd, Waco, Texas, 174; 3. Cameron Gaston, Weatherford, Texas, 169; 4. Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, 152; 5. Kyle Wilkins, Italy, Texas, 138; 6. Casey Brunson, Lott, Texas, 124; 7. Ryan Brown, Waxahachie, Texas, 121; 8. Cameron Cook, Fort Worth, Texas, 104; 9. Mark Patterson, Merkel, Texas, 103; 10. Cutter Spalding, Andrews, Texas, and Jason Hubbert, Belton, Texas, both 89; 12. Brandon Geurin, Robinson, Texas, and Jeff Mueller, Midlothian, Texas, both 88; 14. Billy Burt, Carrollton, Texas, 87; 15. Garett Rawls, Waco, Texas, and Corbin Willett, Lorena, Texas, both 85; 17. James Keilly, Bartlett, Texas, 84; 18. Josh Landers, Tom Bean, Texas, Cody Smith, Kaufman, Texas, and Zackary Manthie, Salado, Texas, each 80. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts – 1. Jacob Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 443; 2. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 418; 3. Blake Andrus, Azle, Texas, 380; 4. Oliver Monson, Thornton, Iowa, 340; 5. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 329; 6. Wayne Ragland, Seeley, Calif., 324; 7. Christopher E. Boulware Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., and Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., both 310; 9. Chase Martin, Springtown, Texas, 305; 10. Jim Hock, Apache Junction, Ariz., 278; 11. Billy Foultz, Descanso, Calif., 256; 12. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 13. Luke Schwantner, Somerton, Ariz., and Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., both 216; 15. Chris Laff, Alpine, Calif., 209; 16. Jaxon Sanchez, Imperial, Calif., 206; 17. Steve Carter, Phoenix, Ariz., 181; 18. Amanda McAllister, Alpine, Calif., 167; 19. Steven Bevills, Granbury, Texas, 155; 20. Randall Martin, Springtown, Texas, 149. Junior National Champion – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 681; 2. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 3. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 420; 4. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 329; 5. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 322; 6. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 7. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 8. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 9. Adyn Figueroa, Yuma, Ariz., 251; 10. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., and Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, both 235; 12. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 13. Keenan Glasser, Estevan, Sask., 215; 14. Jackson Harpole, Farmington, N.M., 213; 15. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 209; 16. Jaxon Sanchez, Imperial, Calif., 206; 17. Hunter Ferrell, Bayfield, Colo., 182; 18. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 162; 19. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 161; 20. Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, and Chase Nornberg, Naples, Fla., both 152. Lady Eagle – 1. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 418; 2. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 401; 3. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 329; 4. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 5. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 267; 6. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., and Brenda Kirby, New River, Ariz., both 235; 8. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 9. Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., 216; 10. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 210; 11. Amanda McAllister, Alpine, Calif., 167; 12. Andrea McCain, South Haven, Minn., 147; 13. Kaylee Richards, Wymore, Neb., 140; 14. Wynona Ragland, Cave Creek, Ariz., 108; 15. Maria Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 101; 16. Sandra Cole, Yuma, Ariz., 98; 17. Crystal Hemphill, Yuma, Ariz., 92; 18. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 88; 19. Misty Welborn, Castro Valley, Calif., and Hannah Miller, Phoenix, Ariz., both 80.

Carson Macedo Holds Off Gravel to Top World of Outlaws Kennedale Debut The Lemoore, CA native brings Jason Johnson Racing their 60th World of Outlaws win KENNEDALE, TX (March 23, 2024) - There’s no denying 2024 didn’t begin the way Carson Macedo and Jason Johnson Racing had hoped it would. The championship caliber crew stumbled out of the gate with four straight finishes of 12th or worse. But on Saturday night at Kennedale Speedway Park, the pairing put the exclamation mark on a recent stretch that’s made them forget all about the subpar start. Trent Gower Photo The driver of the Albaugh #41 started on the pole of the Series debut at Kennedale, stayed out front, and held off a charging David Gravel on the final lap for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car win. With finishes of third, second, eighth, and first in the last four races, the rough beginning to the season feels long gone. “What a great job by this JJR race team,” Macedo said. “Philip Dietz just did an incredible job, communicated well and made really good adjustments all night. I feel like my car was exceptional, laying down a good lap (in Qualifying) and just kind of took it from there. Adam Zimmerman and Robby McQuinn, they worked extremely hard and did a great job. We’re all gelling together, and the JJR team is coming together really nice.” The victory marked Macedo’s 36th with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Kennedale became the 24th different track where Macedo has visited Victory Lane and third in the state of Texas. He’s also now topped the two most recent Series debuts at a new track after claiming the inaugural Ogilvie Raceway visit last June. Jason Johnson Racing is now up to 60 total World of Outlaws wins with Macedo supplying half of them. Macedo also continued the streak of different winners to begin the year and tied the record. We’re up to eight different names to claim checkered flags to start the season, matching the mark established in 2015. The 35-lap race was brought to green by Macedo with Bill Balog to his outside. Macedo roared ahead when the green lights flashed and led the first lap. As the field navigated the opening circuits, Balog kept Macedo within striking distance with traffic ahead. The “North Pole Nightmare” closed in as lapped cars began to be a factor. Disaster nearly struck Macedo on the eighth lap when the lapped car of Jason Martin slowed ahead of him on the back straightaway. Macedo clipped Martin’s right rear tire, but not only did he save the car, he managed to hold the lead. A lap after Macedo’s close call Sheldon Haudenschild muscled by Balog for the second spot and put Macedo in the crosshairs. Macedo managed to pad his advantage by slicing through a few slower cars. But at the halfway point of the main event Haudenschild began to close back in. Right when it looked like a battle for the lead was shaping up, heartbreak hit Haudenschild as a mechanical failure caused him to slow on the front straightaway and ended his night. Haudenschild’s misfortune handed the runner-up spot to Aaron Reutzel for the ensuing restart. Macedo pulled ahead once again when the green flag resumed the action. The Lemoore, CA driver looked to be cruising toward a comfortable victory as the race dipped inside 10 laps remaining. But traffic again became a factor and set up an exciting finish. Lapped cars slowed Macedo allowing both Reutzel and David Gravel to reel him in. Reutzel began to make the top of the racetrack work. Macedo stuck with the bottom, which hadn’t failed him to that point, but Reutzel chipped away at the lead. The cushion was becoming the preferred line. The margin between Macedo and Reutzel was a mere tenth of a second when the white flag flew. But David Gravel had other plans about who might steal the win. A lapped car held Reutzel up on the final lap in Turns 1 and 2. Gravel shoved his nose to Reutzel’s inside and secured the spot heading down the back straightaway. In the final set of corners Gravel ripped the cushion with no fear but it was too little, too late as Macedo held on and crossed the finish line with only a couple car lengths between himself and the Huset’s Speedway #2. “I was getting nervous,” Macedo admitted. “I just kept telling myself, ‘Be patient. Don’t get excited.’ The bottom was really good. When I hit it right, it was excellent, but it was really easy to miss especially off of (Turn) 4. I think that’s what kind of started happening there with Bill (Rose). I’d get behind him there into (Turn) 3 and just lose my nose just enough and kind of skate out and didn’t have quite enough squirt to get by him. I could see David on the big screen. I could see Aaron kind of pacing him. I was just watching it every lap hoping I could squeak by Bill and was thankful when I finally did. I looked over and saw I had a decent amount of space.” Gravel’s runner-up finish marked his third podium of the season and first since winning night two of DIRTcar Nationals in February. The result coupled with Giovanni Scelzi’s 10th place run put Gravel back into a tie for the points lead. The Watertown, CT native felt that one extra lap might’ve led him to Victory Lane. “The car came alive the last 10 (laps), and I was really able to drive the car once we got that fuel burnt off,” Gravel said. “I lost a couple spots on those early starts. I didn’t want that to happen, but I knew (Turns) 3 and 4 were getting slick and technical. I figured the guys in front of me I could probably pick off there towards the end. I was probably going to run third there, and then Aaron got stuck behind a lapped car. The top was coming in in (Turns) 3 and 4, and Carson had no idea. It just sucks it’s not a 36-lap race.” Reutzel completed the podium in the Ridge & Sons Racing #87. The Clute, TX native was definitely hungry for a home state World of Outlaws win, but overall he came away satisfied with the speed he and the team displayed. “We had a shot. We had a phenomenal car that came in really good at the end there when I found the top and Carson didn’t know it was there yet,” Reutzel said. “It feels good to be in contention to win. It’s just a huge team effort.” Bill Balog and Brent Marks completed the top five. Sam Hafertepe Jr. grabbed the KSE Racing Hard Charger with a 24th to 11th run. Carson Macedo grabbed Simpson Quick Time honors. NOS Energy Drink Heats One, Three, and Four belonged to Bill Rose, Carson Macedo, and Ryan Timms. Milton Hershey Heat Two went to Brent Marks. Koty Adams won the Micro-Lite Last Chance Showdown. UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars make their debut at Thunderbird Speedway (Muskogee, OK) on Friday, March 29 before a stop at 81 Speedway (Wichita, KS) on Saturday, March 30. For tickets, CLICK HERE. If you can’t make it to the track, catch every lap live on DIRTVision. FEATURE RESULTS: NOS Energy Drink Feature (35 Laps): 1. 41-Carson Macedo[1]; 2. 2-David Gravel[4]; 3. 87-Aaron Reutzel[5]; 4. 17B-Bill Balog[2]; 5. 19-Brent Marks[6]; 6. 5T-Ryan Timms[7]; 7. 1S-Logan Schuchart[14]; 8. 83-Michael Kofoid[18]; 9. 15-Donny Schatz[9]; 10. 18-Giovanni Scelzi[20]; 11. 15H-Sam Hafertepe Jr[24]; 12. 41S-Dominic Scelzi[23]; 13. 73-Scotty Thiel[11]; 14. 1-Brenham Crouch[16]; 15. 6-Bill Rose[8]; 16. 3Z-Brock Zearfoss[15]; 17. 70-Kraig Kinser[13]; 18. 7S-Landon Crawley[22]; 19. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild[3]; 20. 45X-Jace Park[12]; 21. 88-Austin McCarl[10]; 22. 36-Jason Martin[17]; 23. 6A-Koty Adams[21]; 24. 2B-Brett Becker[19]

IMCA Speedway Motors Weekly Racing National Point Standings through March 20 Friesen Performance IMCA Modifieds – 1. Chaz Baca, Mesa, Ariz., 845; 2. Troy Morris III, Bakersfield, Calif., 755; 3. Kollin Hibdon, Pahrump, Nev., 608; 4. Tim Ward, Harcourt, Iowa, 520; 5. Grey Ferrando, Stayton, Ore., 407; 6. William "Bill" Miller, Yuma, Ariz., 400; 7. Devon Reed, Woodland, Wash., 389; 8. Jerry Flippo, Osage, Iowa, 363; 9. Spencer Wilson, Minot, N.D., 361; 10. Michael Leach, Sun River, Mont., 341; 11. Tyson Blood, Tumwater, Wash., 334; 12. Austin Kuehl, Cave Creek, Ariz., 311; 13. Braxton Yeager, Green River, Wy., 297; 14. Jonathan Mawhinney, Las Vegas, Nev., 296; 15. Ethan Braaksma, Des Moines, Iowa, 290; 16. Mike Dimond, Rapid City, S.D., 278; 17. Eddie Belec, Arvada, Colo., 267; 18. Jeremy Mills, Clear Lake, Iowa, 265; 19. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 20. Jess Brekke, Devils Lake, N.D., 233. IMCA RaceSaver Sprint Cars – 1. Trey Schmidt, Conroe, Texas, and Dusty Ballenger, Harrisburg, S.D., both 40; 3. Trefer Waller, Oneill, Neb., 39; 4. Chase Schubert, Huffman, Texas, Lee Goos Jr., Hartford, S.D., and Cody Price, Princeton, Texas, each 38; 7. Bruce Crockett, Porter, Texas, Stuart Snyder, Lincoln, Neb., and Whit Gastineau, Oklahoma City, Okla., each 37; 10. Kent Lewis Jr., Willis, Texas, and Chad Wilson, North Richland Hills, Texas, both 36; 12. Sean Jordan, Lumberton, Texas, Jesse Lindberg, Sioux Falls, S.D., and Colby Stubblefield, Seagoville, Texas, each 35; 15. Kevin Rutherford, Flower Mound, Texas, 34; 16. Michael Oliver, San Antonio, Texas, Brandon Allen, Saint Peter, Minn., and Jesse "Chip" Graham, Lewisville, Texas, each 33; 19. Rod Craddock, Alvin, Texas, and Nick Barger, Madison, S.D., both 32. IMCA Sunoco Stock Cars – 1. Bo Partain, Casa Grande, Ariz., 669; 2. Larry Brigner, Apache Junction, Ariz., 547; 3. Mitchell Ferguson, Queen Creek, Ariz., 517; 4. Mike Albertsen, Audubon, Iowa, 451; 5. Kevin Roberts, Gresham, Ore., 410; 6. Ryan Roath, Peoria, Ariz., 389; 7. Brad Whitfield, Casa Grande, Ariz., 376; 8. Shelby Williams, Bonham, Texas, 358; 9. Cole Czarneski, Denmark, Wis., 339; 10. Justen Yeager, Green River, Wy., 323; 11. Jim Horejsi, Marshall, Minn., 314; 12. Chris McCurdy, Tempe, Ariz., 293; 13. Marcos Bojorquez, Coolidge, Ariz., 291; 14. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 280; 15. Rob VanMil, Barnesville, Minn., 268; 16. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 267; 17. Dylan Thornton, Keystone, Iowa, 263; 18. Zane DeVilbiss, Farmington, N.M., and Jason Storbakken, Williston, N.D., both 262; 20. Chase Berkeley, Kettle Falls, Wash., 254. IMCA Sunoco Hobby Stocks – 1. Nathan DeRagon, Peoria, Ariz., 633; 2. Cody Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 473; 3. Zack Tate, Coolidge, Ariz., 467; 4. Nicholas Biggs, Mesa, Ariz., 444; 5. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 6. Scott Tenney, Yuma, Ariz., 433; 7. Darrin Biggs, Chandler, Ariz., 411; 8. Enzo Deckers, Yuma, Ariz., 403; 9. Brycen Daffern, Yuma, Ariz., 401; 10. Thomas Daffern, Brawley, Calif., 389; 11. John Thomas, Strasburg, Colo., 338; 12. Scott Bernards, Phoenix, Ariz., 326; 13. Charles McDaniel Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., 300; 14. Cody Williams, Minneapolis, Kan., 293; 15. Morgan Olmstead, Overton, Neb., 279; 16. Jaeden Strandberg, Worthington, Minn., 277; 17. Ryan Gilland, Sterling, Neb., 261; 18. Joe Peterson, Chandler, Ariz., 250; 19. Dillon Richards, Wymore, Neb., 245; 20. Brandon Beeter, Minot, N.D., 233. Stealth Racing IMCA STARS Mod Lites – 1. Dillon Raffurty, Kansas City, Mo., 275; 2. Ronnie Choate, Cookeville, Tenn., 257; 3. Jaedon McDowell, Murfreesboro, Tenn., 255; 4. Kyle Demo, Fulton, N.Y., 218; 5. Tyler Garey, Royal Palm Beach, Fla., 209; 6. Riley Clem, Bakersfield, Calif., 200; 7. Justin Williams, West Monroe, N.Y., and Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, both 161; 9. Ben George, Altoona, Iowa, 158; 10. Cory Sonner, Polk City, Iowa, 154; 11. Randy Bryan, Ames, Iowa, and Logan Lewis, Hanoverton, Ohio, both 153; 13. Chase Nornberg, Naples, Fla., 152; 14. Richard Kemp, Phoenix, Ariz., and Cody Allen, N Fort Myers, Fla., both 151; 16. Michael Phay, Goodyear, Ariz., 146; 17. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 145; 18. Collin Bender, Mesa, Ariz., and Braeden Ward, Coolidge, Ariz., both 142; 20. Bryan McCauley, Casa Grande, Ariz., 140. Smiley's Racing Products IMCA Southern SportMods – 1. Jerrett Bransom, Burleson, Texas, 265; 2. Jeff Shepperd, Waco, Texas, 146; 3. Cameron Gaston, Weatherford, Texas, 130; 4. Trevor Cogburn, Robinson, Texas, 128; 5. Casey Brunson, Lott, Texas, 124; 6. Ryan Brown, Waxahachie, Texas, 121; 7. Mark Patterson, Merkel, Texas, 103; 8. Kyle Wilkins, Italy, Texas, 98; 9. Jeff Mueller, Midlothian, Texas, 88; 10. Billy Burt, Carrollton, Texas, 87; 11. Cameron Cook, Fort Worth, Texas, 85; 12. Cody Smith, Kaufman, Texas, 80; 13. Klayton Reeves, Waxahachie, Texas, 69; 14. Chris Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 67; 15. Brandon Geurin, Robinson, Texas, 65; 16. David Phillips, Tuscola, Texas, 64; 17. Cutter Spalding, Andrews, Texas, and Steven Ashcraft, Forney, Texas, both 60; 19. Taylor Florio, Copperas Cove, Texas, 59; 20. Garett Rawls, Waco, Texas, 58. Friesen Performance IMCA Northern SportMods – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 675; 2. Cam Reimers, Kelley, Iowa, 514; 3. Miles Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 477; 4. Kaden Woodie, Milaca, Minn., 457; 5. Boddie Parker, Vail, Ariz., 446; 6. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 401; 7. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 382; 8. Eric Winemiller, Eloy, Ariz., 374; 9. Jason Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 362; 10. Tyler Bannister, Bakersfield, Calif., 346; 11. Nathan Speten, Wilton, N.D., 324; 12. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 322; 13. James Meile, Queen Creek, Ariz., 307; 14. Brock Beeter, Minot, N.D., 294; 15. Ty Rogers, Yuma, Ariz., 292; 16. Shawn Keena, Bismark, N.D., 287; 17. Joey McCullough, Yuma, Ariz., 279; 18. Joshua Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 270; 19. Skyler Posey, Casa Grande, Ariz., 259; 20. Dwayne Hogan, Marana, Ariz., 246. Mach-1 IMCA Sport Compacts – 1. Jacob Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 443; 2. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 366; 3. Blake Andrus, Azle, Texas, 349; 4. Oliver Monson, Thornton, Iowa, 340; 5. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 329; 6. Wayne Ragland, Seeley, Calif., 324; 7. Christopher E. Boulware Jr., Phoenix, Ariz., and Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., both 310; 9. Jim Hock, Apache Junction, Ariz., 278; 10. Chase Martin, Springtown, Texas, 267; 11. Billy Foultz, Descanso, Calif., 256; 12. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 13. Luke Schwantner, Somerton, Ariz., and Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., both 216; 15. Chris Laff, Alpine, Calif., 209; 16. Jaxon Sanchez, Imperial, Calif., 206; 17. Steve Carter, Phoenix, Ariz., 181; 18. Amanda McAllister, Alpine, Calif., 167; 19. Francisco Cordova, Yuma, Ariz., 146; 20. Randall Martin, Springtown, Texas, 117. Lady Eagle – 1. Taylor Kuehl, Ames, Iowa, 401; 2. Kaytee DeVries, Spencer, Iowa, 366; 3. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 329; 4. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 5. Marie Curtis, Winnemucca, Nev., 267; 6. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., and Brenda Kirby, New River, Ariz., both 235; 8. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 9. Marilyn Yawnick, Yreka, Calif., 216; 10. Amanda McAllister, Alpine, Calif., 167; 11. Andrea McCain, South Haven, Minn., 147; 12. Brandi Bender, Mesa, Ariz., 145; 13. Wynona Ragland, Cave Creek, Ariz., 108; 14. Maria Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 101; 15. Crystal Hemphill, Yuma, Ariz., 92; 16. Katelynn Robertson, Reno, Nev., 88; 17. Misty Welborn, Castro Valley, Calif., and Hannah Miller, Phoenix, Ariz., both 80; 19. Haylee Little, Pahrump, Nev., 75; 20. Kenzington Ogle, Lubbock, Texas, and Alyssa Smith, Norco, Calif., both 73. Junior National Champion – 1. Tyler Johnson, Laveen, Ariz., 664; 2. Payce Herrera, Price, Utah, 435; 3. Hudson Morris, Yuma, Ariz., 382; 4. Savannah Rice, Arizona City, Ariz., 329; 5. Jesse Johnson Jr., Laveen, Ariz., 322; 6. Ryan Brooks, Yuma, Ariz., 310; 7. Santiago Lopez, Chula Vista, Calif., 255; 8. Bryson Yeager, Green River, Wy., 254; 9. Emali VanHoff, Chowchilla, Calif., and Cameron Starry, Robstown, Texas, both 235; 11. Miley Goldwich-Rhames, Farmington, N.M., 230; 12. Adyn Figueroa, Yuma, Ariz., and Keenan Glasser, Estevan, Sask., both 215; 14. Jackson Harpole, Farmington, N.M., 213; 15. Andrew Pearce, Oakley, Calif., 209; 16. Jaxon Sanchez, Imperial, Calif., 206; 17. Hunter Ferrell, Bayfield, Colo., 182; 18. Owen Barnhill, Milton, Fla., 162; 19. Carson Hubbard, Fredericktown, Ohio, 161; 20. Chase Nornberg, Naples, Fla., 152.

If it was there when I went to search for the results, I missed it. There were several categories (classes) that made no sense with only one team listed, etc. No offence to Mr. Barker. We go back a long, long way and I have nothing but respect for him.

Oh, go ahead, Jay!

Should be a pretty good show!

Big O, Kennedale Welcome World of Outlaws for the First Time The Texas trip concludes with two new tracks for The Greatest Show on Dirt. ENNIS, TX (March 19, 2024) - The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars are heading from one Texas weekend to another. After a thrilling two nights at Cotton Bowl Speedway, a pair of new tracks await The Greatest Show on Dirt. A Big O Speedway (Ennis, TX) visit is slated for Friday, March 22, and Kennedale Speedway Park (Kennedale, TX) takes center stage on Saturday, March 23. The two will become the 12th and 13th Texas tracks visited by The Greatest Show on Dirt as the rich Sprint Car Racing tradition of the “Lone Star State” grows. This weekend will mark the first time since March of 2021 that the World of Outlaws have checked off two new facilities on the same weekend when Sheldon Haudenschild topped the first trip to Magnolia Motor Speedway and David Gravel triumphed at Dirt on the Rev. Big O and Kennedale will also be the final Texas appearances of 2024 for the World of Outlaws before the Series begins to invade the Midwest. WATCH LIVE ON DIRTVision Let’s look at the top stories to watch: LEADER IN THE CLUBHOUSE: A new driver arose atop the standings after Cotton Bowl, and his name is Giovanni Scelzi. The Fresno, CA native continued his early season hot streak with KCP Racing by posting a third and a victory. He entered the weekend 12 markers behind Gravel for the top spot and left 16 markers ahead. It’s the first time in his career that the 22-year-old has led the Series standings. Scelzi has made every Toyota Racing Dash this season, finished seventh or better in every race, and owns an average finish of fourth. He and Donny Schatz are the only drivers with top 10s in all seven races to this point. Like many others in the field, Scelzi will be getting his first look at Big O and Kennedale this weekend. He’ll look for solid debuts at both Texas tracks to maintain his early points lead. BACK ON TRACK: After some struggles to start 2024, Carson Macedo and the Jason Johnson Racing crew are beginning to resemble the powerhouse team that they established themselves as upon partnering in 2021. They kicked off the campaign with four straight finishes of 12th or worse. Since then it’s been an entirely different story. The last three races have seen the JJR #41 finish third, second, and eighth along with leading 20 Feature laps on the night Macedo finished second. The team continues to be led by owner/crew chief Philip Dietz and added Robby McQuinn and Adam Zimmerman to fill voids left by Clyde Knipp and Nate Repetz. And the new nucleus looks to be gelling. Macedo will make his first laps at both Big O and Kennedale this weekend. The Lemoore, CA driver is the most recent to top a World of Outlaws debut at a new track. He claimed the Series inaugural visit to Minnesota’s Ogilvie Raceway last June. 7 RACES, 7 WINNERS: The early season parity pattern continued over the weekend at Cotton Bowl. Brent Marks and Gio Scelzi gave us seven different winners in the first seven races of 2024. The stretch has put the World of Outlaws on the brink of history. This year is only the second time the season has started with seven different winners, and the record to begin the season is eight in 2015. It’s a mark that could be reached this weekend and even potentially passed. Two drivers that stand out as favorites to continue the trend are Logan Schuchart and Carson Macedo. The two have combined for 76 career World of Outlaws wins but each is still in search of their first of 2024. Other full-time Series drivers that are former winners with the Series – Buddy Kofoid, Brock Zearfoss, Bill Balog, and Kraig Kinser – are still seeking their first wins of the season, too. And with a strong crop of locals and invaders expected this weekend, many competitors on the roster could add their name to the list of 2024 winners. ROOKIE ROLL: It hasn’t taken long for Bill Balog to get comfortable on the World of Outlaws tour. The “North Pole Nightmare” started the year with a top 10 before experiencing engine troubles at DIRTcar Nationals but has since started to piece together a solid stretch. Balog heads to Big O and Kennedale carrying the momentum of three consecutive top 10 finishes. Two weeks ago he came home 10th at Volusia. At Cotton Bowl, qualifying toward the front led to Dash births both nights resulting in finishes of eighth and seventh. It’s the first time in Balog’s career he’s strung together three straight top-10s with The Greatest Show on Dirt. Big O and Kennedale are set to be the second and third new tracks that Balog will visit with the World of Outlaws this year. He’s already proven he can quickly adapt to new facilities. This past weekend was his first time laying eyes on Cotton Bowl. TEXAN TIME?: The last 2024 weekend in Texas for the World of Outlaws means the last opportunity for the “Lone Star State” contingent to top The Greatest Show on Dirt. Like last weekend, the locals will be led by Sam Hafertepe Jr. and Aaron Reutzel. Hafertepe has already been to Kennedale Victory Lane in 2024, topping an American Sprint Car Series (ASCS) Elite Outlaw 410 race in early March. He showed speed on night one at Cotton Bowl last Friday, but a crash ended his weekend early. Reutzel looked as if he may contend for Friday’s victory at Cotton Bowl after setting Simpson Quick Time, but a troublesome Heat Race derailed his night. Even with the problematic Heat, the Clute, TX native still rallied with a 22nd to fifth drive in the Feature. Reutzel doesn’t have any Big O laps, but he’s competed at Kennedale with ASCS. They’re expected to be joined by plenty more Texas talents including Brenham Crouch (Lubbock, TX), Chase Randall (Waco, TX), John Ricketts (Burleson, TX), Blaine Baxter (Liberty Hill, TX), and more. THIS WEEKEND AT A GLANCE WHEN AND WHERE Friday, March 22 at Big O Speedway in Ennis, TX Saturday, March 23 at Kennedale Speedway Park in Kennedale, TX ON THE INTERNET World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series X – @WorldofOutlaws Instagram – @WoOSprint Facebook – Facebook.com/WorldofOutlawsSprintCarSeries YouTube – Youtube.com/WorldofOutlaws DIRTVision – DIRTVision.com – Platinum annual FAST PASS for $299 or monthly FAST PASS for $39/month CURRENT CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS (7/84 Races): 1. Giovanni Scelzi – KCP Racing #18 (996 PTS) 2. David Gravel – Big Game Motorsports #2 (-16 PTS) 3. Donny Schatz – Tony Stewart/Curb Agajanian Racing #15 (-18 PTS) 4. Logan Schuchart – Shark Racing #1S (-34 PTS) 5. Carson Macedo – Jason Johnson Racing #41 (-84 PTS) 6. Sheldon Haudenschild – Stenhouse Jr.-Marshall Racing #17 (-94 PTS) 7. Michael Kofoid – Roth Motorsports #83 (-126 PTS) 8. Bill Balog – B Squared Motorsports #17B (-140 PTS) 9. Brock Zearfoss – Brock Zearfoss Racing #3Z (-168 PTS) 10. Brent Marks – Murray Marks Motorsports #19 (-176 PTS) NOS ENERGY DRINK FEATURE WINNERS (7 Drivers): 1 Win – Brad Sweet, David Gravel, Tyler Courtney, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, Brent Marks, Giovanni Scelzi FEATURE LAPS LED (11 Drivers): 40 Laps – Giovanni Scelzi 25 Laps – Brad Sweet, David Gravel 24 Laps – Rico Abreu 20 Laps – Carson Macedo 14 Laps – Sheldon Haudenschild 13 Laps – Anthony Macri, Michael Kofoid 12 Laps – Donny Schatz 3 Laps – Brent Marks 1 Lap – Tyler Courtney SIMPSON PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS QUICKTIME AWARDS (6 Drivers): 2 Quick Times – Brent Marks 1 Quick Time – Landon Crawley, Brian Brown, Michael Kofoid, Aaron Reutzel, Giovanni Scelzi HEAT RACE WINNERS (14 Drivers): 3 Heat Wins – Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Brent Marks 2 Heat Wins – Giovanni Scelzi, Tyler Courtney, David Gravel, Michael Kofoid 1 Heat Win – Corey Day, Justin Peck, Brian Brown, Bill Balog, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss, Logan Schuchart TOYOTA DASH APPEARANCES (20 Drivers): 7 Dashes – Giovanni Scelzi 4 Dashes – David Gravel, Rico Abreu, Brent Marks 3 Dashes – Tyler Courtney, Brian Brown, Landon Crawley, Sheldon Haudenschild 2 Dashes – Brad Sweet, Buddy Kofoid, Bill Balog, Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart 1 Dash – Anthony Macri, Justin Peck, Zeb Wise, Corey Day, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Brock Zearfoss MICROLITE LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (4 Drivers): 1 LCS – Austin McCarl, Bill Balog, Corey Day, Kasey Kahne KSE HARD CHARGER AWARDS (5 Drivers): 2 Hard Chargers – Carson Macedo, Logan Schuchart 1 Hard Charger – Donny Schatz, Aaron Reutzel, Jace Park PODIUM FINISHES (11 Drivers): 3 Podiums – Brad Sweet 2 Podiums – David Gravel, Tyler Courtney, Rico Abreu, Sheldon Haudenschild, Donny Schatz, Carson Macedo, Giovanni Scelzi, Brent Marks 1 Podium – Justin Peck, Anthony Macri TOP 10 FINISHES (24 Drivers): 7 Top 10s – Donny Schatz, Gio Scelzi 6 Top 10s – David Gravel, Logan Schuchart 4 Top 10s – Tyler Courtney, Bill Balog, Brent Marks, Buddy Kofoid, Sheldon Haudenschild 3 Top 10s – Anthony Macri, Brad Sweet, Rico Abreu, Carson Macedo 2 Top 10s – Brian Brown 1 Top 10 – Justin Peck, Kasey Kahne, Sam Hafertepe Jr., Zeb Wise, Corey Day, Cory Eliason, Landon Crawley, Aaron Reutzel, Brock Zearfoss, Jacob Allen 2024 WORLD OF OUTLAWS SPRINT CAR SCHEDULE & WINNERS: No. / Day, Date / Track / Location / Winner (Total Wins) 1. Wed, Feb 7 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brad Sweet (1) 2. Thurs, Feb 8 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / David Gravel (1) 3. Fri, Feb 9 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tyler Courtney (1) 4. Sat, Feb 10 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Sheldon Haudenschild (1) 5. Mon, March 4 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Donny Schatz (1) 6. Fri, March 15 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Brent Marks (1) 7. Sat, March 16 / Cotton Bowl Speedway / Paige, TX / Giovanni Scelzi (1)

Dear Mike Peters, The costs associated with the "upper" classes in the asphalt short track world have long since been out of reach for the average person. The only way it will ever be changed is by one person with enough time, desire and ability coming up with a reasonable plan and following that plan through to the bitter end. Committees can't do it. Ever seen a committee do anything except waste time and resources? Promoters can't do it for a lot of short-term financial reasons. Just try confronting well-financed, ego-based teams with reasonable changes to bring about cost-reducing measures. Ha. Been there. Done that. Racers can't do it. Racers want what's best for their own team, not what's best for the class. Racers want to win and therefore push for whatever's in their personal best interest and resist whatever they perceive is not. Some will even threaten to boycott the track (or actually do it) if they don't get their own way. Fans can't do it although they do have the power of the ticket money and a voice on the internet. But, again, most of the time folks advocate for whatever is in their personal best interest and there is no groundswell of folks joining together to bring about lowered costs to racers. It is going to take that one person, or maybe a couple of people of like mind, to gather enough power to change the status quo. Good luck with that. I've been down that road a few times and it wasn't much fun and only temporarily, marginally successful. Nick