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MSRA BRINGS COMP CAMS & WELD WHEELS
June 18th, 2008
The O'Reilly Late Model Challenge is about to make history as Nine O'Reilly Auto Parts Sponsored Late Model sanctioning bodies race together for the first time. They are all expected to show up at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks with their best drivers but some are bringing even more with them."We have some great sponsors that work with us all season," said O'Reilly MSRA promoter Cary Jones. "Comp Cams and Weld Wheels are two that are coming with ...read more
FRIDAY O’REILLY LATE MODEL CHALLENGE - PAST CHAMPIONS RACE
June 18th, 2008
Day one of the O'Reilly Late Model Challenge, Friday June 20th is a very special race from a very special event. Of course you already know about the historic meeting of nine O'Reilly Auto Parts sponsored late model sanctioning bodies this next weekend. You know their names, but on Friday they put their best names forward, literally in the Past Champion's Race.The premise of the race is to showcase the best of the best for the fans. The ...read more
O'REILLY LATE MODEL CHALLENGE RUNNING ORDER
June 18th, 2008
The running order for the O'Reilly Late Model Challenge has just been posted. For Friday gates open at 5 p.m. with hot laps to begin between 6:45 and 7 p.m. Late Model Hot Laps"A" Modified Hot LapsLate Model Hot Laps (Additional Session)"A" Modified Heat RacesLate Model Heat Races"A" Modified "B" FeaturesLate Model Past Champions Race (20 Laps)"A" Modified Feature"We added an extra hot lap session for Late Models on ...read more
LUCAS OIL PRO PULLERS ROUND OUT HORSE POWER MONTH
June 20th, 2008
Anytime a motor sports event rule books starts our with, "If you have four supercharged motors, the largest supercharger you can run on each is an 8-71," you know you are in for a wild ride. "We'll see plenty of multi-engine supercharged vehicles here next weekend," said Kevin Greven, General Track Manager. "There will also likely be duel engine Allison and Rolls Royce types not to mention ...read more
O’REILLY LATE MODEL CHALLENGE
June 23rd, 2008
The O'Reilly Late Model Challenge saw 65 of the top Late Model drivers representing the O'Reilly MLRA, MARS, SUPR, NCRA, TORA, and the MSRA. It's been less the 24 hours and the race is already topping the charts as one of the best ever."I hate to say this because we have so many great late model races here," said Kevin Greven, General Track Manager, "but that was the best late model race I have ever seen on the ...read more
RAIN OUTS FORCE SCHEDULE CHANGES
June 30th, 2008
This past weekend rain once again tortured the Diamond of Dirt Tracks as we lost day one of the Dixie Chopper Pro-Pulling Nationals. Counting the SuperClean Diamond Nationals and the Lucas Oil World Series of Off-Road Racing Event, this is the third straight National event loss. Not to mention the Lucas Oil Round Up PRCA Pro Rodeo and numerous weekly shows.“It’s been a tough year on all the area tracks,” said Kevin Greven, General Track Manager. “Bad weather ...read more
THEY’RE BAAAACK! WEEKLY RACING RETURNS
June 30th, 2008
After several special events and one rain out, what's been called the "Best Weekly Racin' in the Nation" returns to action this Saturday night at the Diamond of Dirt Tracks."We are ready to get back to racing," said Kevin Grevin, General Track Manager. "I know the racers and fans are as well."June was labeled horse power month at the Lucas ...read more
DIXIE CHOPPER PRO-PULLING NATS
June 30th, 2008
After rain canceled the Saturday Dixie Chopper Pro-Pulling Nationals event, the sun came out Sunday for round 2 and it was a "doozie!" There are quotations around that word because it is a direct quote from a man that shook my hand on his way to the parking lot after the pull."The Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling League always put on a good show," said Kevin Greven, General ...read more
LUCAS OIL DIRT LATE MODELS RETURN
June 30th, 2008
The Lucas Oil Dirt Late Model Touring Series returns to the Diamond of Dirt Tracks Saturday July 19th for their second and final appearance this season. They will be joined by the O'Reilly MLRA for another late model, Midwest brawl for it all."It was our biggest race last season," said Kevin Greven, Track General Manager. "We ...read more