JANUARY 2009 NEWS

SATURDAY, JANUARY 31
Chupp earns $10,000 in Southern All Star finale at Golden Isles Speedway
Johnson collects annual Honda Winter Classic win at Columbus Speedway
Johnson scores NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS victory at Columbus Speedway

FRIDAY, JANUARY 30
Quick start boosts Bloomquist to $7,500 victory at Golden Isles Speedway
Battleground Speedway to roar back on scene with World of Outlaws LMS
Mid-Atlantic Championship Series announces first marquee event of 2009
THURSDAY, JANUARY 29
Madden banks $5,000 Southern Allstars opener at Golden Isles Speedway
Lucas Oil Late Models to broadcast 33rd DART Winternationals on Internet
Volusia victory in early 2004 sparks McCreadie's Dirt Late Model success
WoOLMS top mechanic ready to start another title chase at Alltel Nationals

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28
Rain forces cancellation of Speedweeks opener at Golden Isles Speedway
Breazeale and Voodoo Motorsports kick off the 2009 season at East Bay
Central Mississippi Speedway joins NeSmith Chev. Weekly Racing Series
TUESDAY, JANUARY 27
Chubzilla ready for return to winning ways in 2009, heads to GIS, Volusia
Tri-City Speedway presents the $10,000-to-win Late Model Frostbuster 50
Dakota State Fair Speedway to host four-day WISSOTA 100 in September

MONDAY, JANUARY 26
O'Reilly NCRA Late Model announce ambitious 17 race schedule for 2009
Racing Community mourns passing of dirt racing Hall of Famer Lou Blaney
Cook seizes his second victory of early 2009 season at Boyd's Speedway
Knowles opens 2009 with a top five in Mid-Nite Oil 50 at Boyd's Speedway
Night of Honor and Awards Banquet for the Susquehanna Speedway Park
Rescheduled 9th Annual Carl Hogan Honda Winter Classic this Saturday
Volusia Alltel All-Star contest gave Hess 12,000 reasons to smile last year
Contest and Exhibit Info for the 22nd Annual Ozark's Area Racers Reunion
Inaugural Midwest Chassis Seminar slated for February 27-28 in Ames, IA
Sugar Creek Raceway becomes part of NeSmith Chevrolet WRS for 2009
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24
Cook scores $5,000 Mid-Nite Oil Racing Fuels 50 win at Boyd's Speedway
Lee crowned the O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass DirtCar Series Champion
Linville honored Super Late Model track champion at Ponderosa Speedway
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
Dubuque and Farley Speedway ink dates for IMCA Late Model point races
Senic took 'Scenic' route out of Volusia at the '05 Alltel DIRTcar Nationals
Green Valley Speedway making the switch to Friday night racing for 2009
Cedar Lake Speedway celebrates its 51st season at 2008 Awards Banquet
NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS announces schedule adjustments and additions
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
O'Reilly MLRA releases tentative 2009 Race Schedule featuring 24 events
9th Annual Carl Hogan Honda Winter Classic postponed until January 31st
Boles launches new website, opens season in DirtCar Nationals at Volusia
Tickets now on sale for World of Outlaws LMS event at Iowa's 34 Raceway
Lucas Oil Speedway introduces a new family pass option for 2009 season
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
12th Annual Bama Bash begins on February 19 at Green Valley Speedway
Tri-County Race Track brings NeSmith Chevrolet WRS to North Carolina
Moyer Jr opens 2009 season at the 9th Annual Winter Classic in Columbus
Beard eyes $3K in this weekend's Winter Classic at Columbus Speedway
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
$5,000 to win Mid-Nite Racing Fuel 50 set on Saturday at Boyd's Speedway
Smith earned emotional win in '08 at Volusia, WoO star returns in 14 days
World of Outlaws Late Model Series News & Notes: Eckert in Atlantic City
Knowles kicks off 2009 race season this weekend at Columbus Speedway
BHL Motorsports & Anthony Burroughs set to strong arm competition in '09
McCool takes Make-A-Wish Campaign 2009 to Columbus' Winter Classic
Cooley to debut Victory Circle M1 Chassis by Moyer at Columbus weekend
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctions the 2009 DART Winternationals
Who will be the championship contenders in '09 in sixteen days at Volusia
O'Reilly Battle of the Bluegrass Series Awards Banquet Set for January 23
Guidace the Late Model and Modified champion at Mercer Raceway Park
NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS ready for Winter Classic at Columbus Speedway
Blair honored as 2008 champion at the Fastrak Northeast Awards Banquet
Ponderosa Speedway 2008 Championship Awards Banquet on January 24
FRIDAY, JANUARY 16
Bama Super Late Model Series announced for Moulton and North Alabama
Sullivan launches brand new website; prepares for the 2009 racing season
I-96 Speedway signs with NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series for '09
ULMA confirms 2009 weekly sanctioned tracks, announces new sponsors
THURSDAY, JANUARY 15
McCreadie suffers back injury in crash at Tulsa Chili Bowl Midget Nationals
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14
O'Reilly Southern Nationals Series Releases 2009 Schedule; New Sponsor
Dirt Late Model legend is only 19 days from another run at Volusia victories
9th Annual Carl Hogan Honda Winter Classic on January 24th at Columbus
Mountain Raceway Park joins up NeSmith Chevrolet Weekly Racing Series
Henry is ready for the challenges that lie ahead in the 2009 racing season
Lernerville Speedway Awards Banquet draws near, Ferree crowned champ
TUESDAY, JANUARY 13
Alltel DIRTcar Nationals powers World of Outlaws Late Model Series to life
Breazeale to contend for the 2009 Lucas Oil Late Model Rookie of the Year
Deery Series to invade Oskaloosa half-mile during the Southern Iowa Fair
Cresco Speedway to host Deery Brothers Series for Tuesday night rumble
MONDAY, JANUARY 12
Ashley crowned 2008 MSCCS Champion, tentative 2009 schedule released
O'Reilly Southern All Star Racing Series Awards Dinner is set for Saturday
MLRA welcomes several new tracks to 2009 event schedule, new partners
O'Reilly MSRA Super Late Model Series releases tentative 2009 schedule
Miller firms up '09 plans thanks to increased support from USA Spares, Inc
Duty releases 2009 schedule, set for I-5 DIRTCar LM championship chase
Jon 'Catman' Mitchell gearing up for racing season seeking 2009 sponsors
Long set for '09 campaign, ready to rebound from late 2008 season woes
NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS announces a 23-race National LM tour schedule
Tyler County Speedway the latest to join Fastrak Late Model fold for 2009
JANUARY 11
Erb collects $51,000 at 26th Annual UMP DIRTcar Racing Awards Banquet
O'Reilly MSRA Late Model Series crowns Joey Mack as 2008 Champion
Creel wins Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series Rookie title
Bakersfield Speedway releases 2009 event schedule supporting 32 events
JANUARY HEADLINES
Red Clay Report - Season opening Ice Bowl a good sign for 2009 season
Long road to World of Outlaws LM title begins with Alltel DIRTcar Nationals
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announces the '2009 Road to Wheatland'
Paducah International Raceway plans most aggressive schedule for 2009
John Duty Racing included in Premium Drivers Line at Dirthead graphics
Rick Schwallie Photography completes updating the 2008 photo galleries
2009 Fastrak season opens with $10,000 to win 'Modoc 100' on March 6-7
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series announces Schedule Changes for 2009
Cook kicks off 2009 season with Ice Bowl victory at Talladega Short Track
Cook takes 18th Annual Ice Bowl feature win at the Talladega Short Track
Hall scores NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS victory at the Talladega Short Track
Knowles, Busha earn NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS Ice Bowl front row spots


DECEMBER 2008 NEWS


DECEMBER NEWS
Talladega 'Ice Bowl XVIII' - Super Late Model Teams Tech and Information
Richards eyeing February's Alltel DIRTcar Nat'ls at Volusia Speedway Park
Home for the Holidays: WoO Late Model Stars spending some rare time off
Casey to begin race season early at Baypark Speedway in New Zealand
ULMA readies for third year of competition with weekly and special events
Krall announced the new 'Voice' of the O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series
Lakeville announces five racing division that will compete on Friday nights
McCool Motorsports proud to announce the Make-A-Wish Campaign 2009
Mataragas new addition to the MSR family of drivers, launches new website
Shannon Babb Racing set to join forces with Sheltra Motorsports in 2009
Record 22 dates for IMCA Deery Bros Summer Series Late Models in 2009
McGuire featured in recent Dirt Nation interview, brings ButlerBuilt for 2009
Chub Frank Racing on sponsorship search after the loss of Lester Buildings
Casey and Precision Suspension/JRI Development partner for 2009 season
Magnolia Motor Speedway announces Johnny Stokes as General Manager
Lucas Oil Speedway announces tentative race schedule for the '09 season
Cornett Racing Engines wins 2008 World of Outlaws Engine Builders award
White disqualified from NeSmith Chevrolet Crate World Championship race
The O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series hires Hawk as new Tech Inspector
UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals 'Hell Tour' schedules 27 races in 31 days
Lucas Oil Late Models to sanction event at Paducah International Raceway
Buckingham collects $10,000 NeSmith Chevrolet win at Easy Bay Raceway
2009 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Schedule Released at PRI Show
O'Reilly Southern All Star Racing Series releases a 2009 working schedule
Lanigan collects $100,000 Championship prize at World of Outlaws banquet
Glaser takes Gary Jacob Memorial Western Rankings for 2nd straight year
NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS $10K to win season finale at East Bay Raceway
Final 2008 O'Reilly Southern Allstars Dirt Late Model Series point standings
O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series headed to the annual PRI Trade Show
Lucas Oil Motorsports Hour highlights 33rd Annual DART Winternationals
McLaughlin earns career-first Deery Brothers Summer Series championship

Thanksgiving Classic event at Dublin Motor Speedway has been cancelled
Moyer wins '08 LMR Gary Jacob Memorial National Rankings championship
Final 2008 LMR Gary Jacob Memorial National Rankings Top 100 Drivers
Lucas Oil LM Dirt Series kicks off SPEED Channel schedule this Saturday
Boyd's Speedway $5,000 to win SLM special rescheduled for January 24th
2008 O'Reilly NCRA Championship Awards Banquet slated for January 24
Lanigan earns 'Honorable Mention' Recognition in AARWBA team balloting
Days Inn Tampa North is NeSmith DLMS host Hotel for East Bay Raceway
Facts, Figures and Statistical Notes from the 2008 World of Outlaws Series
Casebolt and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series to be Broadcast on SPEED
O'Reilly MSRA Series 2008 Awards Banquet is scheduled for January 10th
World Dirt Racing League names Daufeldt as new Series marketing director
Mooneyham set to promote DLRA/MARS DIRTCar Series for 2009 season
Columbus' Annual Possum Town Grand Prix event will not be rescheduled
Warrior Race Cars wins NeSmith Chevrolet Chassis manufacturers crown

NOVEMBER 2008 NEWS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Phillips scores $5,000 'Wes Hurst Memorial' modified win at USA Raceway
Mitchell named AMP Series Points Champion; preps for USMTS at Houston
Another bonus race season comes to an end at the Hagerstown Speedway
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
O'Reilly MLRA Late Model tour honors Anderson as 2008 Series Champion
Deese gets sixth Late Model track championship at Hagerstown Speedway
7th Annual Possum Town Grand Prix at Columbus Speedway is postponed
Dublin's Thanksgiving Shoot Classic has been postponed to December 6th
Boyd's Speedway Mid-Nite Oil Racing Fuel 50 rains out, next race is 2009
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
Rain postpones Possum Town Grand Prix events at Columbus Speedway
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
Robinson set for final event of 2008 race season at Dublin Motor Speedway
2nd Annual Christmas for Kids Race next weekend at Thunderhill Raceway
Free Gas give-away at Boyd's Speedway Benson Midnite Oil Racing event
Top 10 drivers in the NeSmith Chevrolet WRS to battle in Race of Regions
NeSmith Chevrolet DLMS final points race up next at Columbus Speedway
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
World Dirt Racing League honors Simpson as 2008 Champion at Banquet

Moyer Jr. closes out 2008 season at 7th Annual Possum Town Grand Prix
McCool set to go Possum hunting this weekend at the Columbus Speedway
NeSmith Chevrolet WRS highlights champions this weekend at Columbus
Cooley is set for NeSmith Chevrolet Late Model Series finale at Columbus
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
World of Outlaw Late Model Series News & Notes: Prestigious Nominations
Coffey wins World of Outlaws Late Model Series Rookie of the Year Award

O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series announces point fund, driver incentives
Boyd's Blast: $5,000 to win SLM's Mid-Nite Oil Racing Fuel 50 on Saturday
Knowles wins at GVS; Possum Town Grand Prix this weekend at Columbus
Arizona's Annual Wild West Shootout Series has been cancelled for 2009
Cornett, Richards, Hargrove, Walker highlight Tuesday's Motorsports Hour
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
Knowles and Smith score SLM main event wins at Green Valley Speedway
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22

Knowles takes opening night Super Late victory at Green Valley Speedway
Clanton grabs $11,000 sweep in Late Model action at Cleveland Speedway
Kirby clinches Late Model championship with win at Perris Auto Speedway
Padgett claims Dodge Daytona Late Model win at Volusia Speedway Park
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
Whitner captures Late Model feature win Friday night at Ocala Speedway
Red Clay Report - 2008 Racing Season… Southern Dirt Track Review
Lernerville announces adoption of UMP DIRTcar Late Model specifications
O'Reilly SUPR Late Model Series will honor its drivers on December 13th
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
Moyer concludes a tremendous season with weekend sweep at Manzanita
7th Annual Possum Town Grand Prix a week away at Columbus Speedway
Ponderosa Speedway '08 Championship Awards Banquet on January 24th
Florence Speedway Annual Award Presentation to be held November 21st
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
News & Notes: DIRTcar 'Barnett Harley Davidson Nationals' at Manzanita

Joe Lee Johnson Memorial and OSAS Gobbler this weekend at Cleveland
Newly formed O'Reilly All Star Late Model Series now has an online home
Beard travels to Green Valley Speedway for a doubleheader this weekend
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
Herrick captures second straight Late Model title at Deer Creek Speedway
Kirby looks to clinch LM title on Champions Night at Perris Auto Speedway
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 17
Larson rewarded as Wisconsin Champ at NASCAR Banquet in Las Vegas

Knowles launches a new website; prepares for Green Valley SLM Nationals
FASTRAK Racing Series welcomes pair of new tracks to Northeast Region
Drivers show interest in GM 602 Crate Stock class at Mercer Raceway Park
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16
Pennington $4,000 victory sweeps Fall Nationals at Deep South Speedway

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15

Moyer sweeps Barnett Harley Davidson Nationals at Manzanita Speedway

Saturday Images - Barnett Harley Davidson Nationals from Manzanita
Pennington opens Fall Nationals with $2,500 win at Deep South Speedway
Mayea, Hogge running out of time as Glaser leads LMR Western Rankings
Fayetteville Motor Speedway postponed by rain, reset for November 22nd
Fall Sizzler at Winchester Speedway cancelled due to the forecast of rain
Green Valley Speedway SLM Championship $30,000 purse next weekend
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Moyer takes Barnett Harley Davidson Nationals prelim victory at Manzanita

Event Images - Barnett Harley Davidson Nationals at Manzanita Speedway
Williams posts Crate Late Model feature win at the Deep South Speedway
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13
Deep South Speedway closes 2008 season with Late Model Fall Nationals
Kinzer Motorsports finishes out 2008 racing season with Duck River victory
Boyd's Speedway 'Mid-Night Oil Racing Fuel 50' reset for November 29th
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
Weather postpones the Joe Lee Johnson Memorial weekend at Cleveland
Southwest DIRTcar Series champ Parker Jr eyes another win at Manzanita
Ferree successfully defends track championship at Lernerville Speedway

McCool invades Deep South Speedway this weekend for the Fall Nationals
Virginia Motor Speedway closes out '08 race season with Awards Banquet
NeSmith Chevrolet Dirt Late Model Series Awards Banquet set Dec. 10th
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
Moyer can clinch 2008 LMR National Rankings Championship in Arizona
Madden champion, Owens solidifies second in the LMR Southern Rankings
Moyer to headline Barnett Harley Davidson Nat'ls at Manzanita Speedway
$11,000 weekend possible with Car Smart Auto bonus for Cleveland sweep
Owens looking ahead this weekend for more 'Morrow' money at Cleveland
Bad luck for Breazeale at Pike County Speedway; Deep South event next
Annual awards banquet for Deer Creek Speedway is set for November 15th
Stuhler brings home 21st Century Fireplace Services Hard Charger award

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