Henry Makes it Count & Taylor Takes Sprint Title in Ventura Finale

by Cliff Morgan 
Ventura, CA | Nov. 19, 2013 - The 2013 season at Ventura Raceway ended Saturday night November 16, with a night of exciting racing in the seven classes present.

VRA Sprints crowned Greg Taylor their 2013 Champion after a night that saw 22 sprints take the green flag in their 30 lap feature. The race was highlighted by Johnathan Henry passing Danny Faria Jr. on lap six as the two drivers exited turn two. He then went on to lead the remaining 24 laps to take the win over Richard Vanderweerd, Troy Rutherford, Dominic Scelzi and Jace Vanderweerd. Taylor got all the points he needed to clinch another VRA Sprint title with his eighth place finish. His nearest competitor Tom Hendricks fell out on lap 13 when he lost a wheel in turn three in an incident that also gathered up Taylor. In the end, Taylor was 185 points ahead of Hendricks in the season's standings. Three heat races were run with wins going to Johnathan Henry in Extreme Mufflers heat one, Richard Vanderweerd in Saldana Racing Products heat two and Troy Rutherford in BR Motorsports heat three. 

411 MOTOR SPEEDWAY BACK ON BOARD WITH NeSMITH RACING FOR 2014

CARTERSVILLE, GA | Nov. 19, 2013 – 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, TN is back on board with the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series for the 2014 season.  Drivers in the NeSmith Chevrolet Old Man’s Garage Weekly Racing Series Late Model Division will compete for both a track point fund and a National point fund that will pay $10,000 to the champion.

VIDEO:: DIRT DOGS IN SOUTH AFRICA!! Highlights of Tygerberg Speedway Season Opener

(Yes, some classes run in the opposite direction!)

video by Kieron Swart
Kraaifontein, South Africa | Oct. 26, 2013 - Highlights of Tygerberg Speedway Season Opener that featured nearly 100 cars in several divisions including; 1660 & 2.1 Mods, Hot Rods, Midgets & Super Midgets, V8 Sedans and Late Models (8 new LMs just shipped in from the USA!)

Ryan Bernal Lands Non Wing Ride for 2014; Seeks Winged Opportunity

by Petersen Media
Nov. 18, 2013 - In his brief career, Ryan Bernal has made quite the name for himself by winning tons of races and capturing series championships. After departing from the Josh Ford Motorsports team late this past season, Bernal is excited for his opportunity to drive for Mike Phelps in many non-wing events in 2014, but the Hollister, CA driver is looking to also compete in a winged car as well.

“I’m very excited to be in Mike Phelps’ machine next year,” Bernal said. “I had a chance to work with him and his team at the end of the year, and though we had some bad luck, they’re a great group, and I’m looking forward to the chance.”

Baughman Begins Alliance With Jason Johnson Racing For 2014

by Inside Line Promotions | Photo by Pole Position Photos
ODESSA, TX | Nov. 18, 2013 - Josh Baughman is excited to announce that he is joining forces with Jason Johnson Racing forthe 2014 racing season.

Baughman will pilot a second car for JJR at approximately 40 sprint car events across the country.

DIRT DOG LIVE soundBITE: Early Bird 75 Late Models at Needmore Speedway

Early Bird 75 Late Models at Needmore Speedway

video by Chris Dunn
Norman Park, GA | Nov. 17, 2013 - Enjoy some sights and sounds from the $10K to Win Early Bird 75 lap Late Model show happening now at Needmore! #22 Russell Brown Jr. wins the Limited LM Feature. A strong field is on hand including:

99 Travis carter
1 Lee Newsome
7 Jason Fitzgerald
2 Brandon Dewitt
16 Josh Southerland
111 Steven Roberts
21 Ivedent Lloyd
10 Adam Giles
21k Kelly walker
11 Stacey Roberts

CLAUSON LAST-LAP HONDA NATIONAL MIDGET “WESTERN WORLD” WINNER; BELL CLINCHES NATIONAL DIRT CHAMPIONSHIP

Rich Forman Photo
Peoria, AZ | Nov. 17, 2013 - Two-time National Midget champion Bryan Clauson pulled out the latest in his bag of tricks for a last-corner, last-lap win in the 46th “Western World Championships” at Canyon Speedway Park on Saturday. The Noblesville, Indiana driver made it his 22nd overall USAC win on the year and fifth Honda National score.

Friday night winner Darren Hagen beat Clauson off the front row as three cautions before two laps had been completed slowed the action. The battle at the front escalated quickly as Chris Bell, who clinched the Honda National Dirt Midget Championship upon starting, got the top working early to take the lead as he and Hagen completed lap five.