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Reinhardt Stepping Out of the Seat

Reinhardt Stepping Out of the Seat...

12/5/2024
New Oxford, PA – December 5, 2024 by Addicted2Dirt PR & Media Mgmt Photo Credit: Brent Smith Photography Kyle Reinhardt has made the decision to step out of the seat as a full-time racer. Life, work, and racing have continued to evolve in recent years for the Neptune City, NJ native who moved to Pennsylvania to go full-time racing in 2019, leading him to a crossroads. THE DECISION “I feel good about the decision I have made and the direction I am heading moving...more
administrator
  • administrator on Dec 05, 2024
  • Article Date: 12/5/2024
Tags: Kyle Reinhardt, Bridgeport Motorsports Park, Eldora Speedway
Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Po

Big Game Motorsports and Gravel Po...

10/22/2024
(Photo by Trent Gower Photography/World of Outlaws) Inside Line Promotions – JOLIET, Ill. (Oct. 22, 2024) – David Gravel recorded a pair of podium finishes last weekend at The Dirt Oval at Route 66 Raceway to increase his lead in the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship standings to 78 points with five races remaining this season. The Big Game Motorsports driver’s results of second place on Friday and third on Saturday give him three career...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Oct 22, 2024
  • Article Date: 10/22/2024
Tags: David Gravel, Dirt Oval at Route 66, World of Outlaws
Not Done Yet; Route 66 to Close 20

Not Done Yet; Route 66 to Close 20...

10/2/2024
While the 2024 points season may have concluded this past weekend at Plymouth, the AutoMeter Wisconsin WingLESS Sprint Series presented by Gandrud Performance Parts have two more races on the 2024 schedule in the Land of Lincoln. On October 18th and 19th (Friday-Saturday), the series will provide elbows up, non-wing sprint car action to contrast the high-flying stars of the NOS Energy Drink World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series at the Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, IL...more
Loren Kelly
  • Loren Kelly on Oct 02, 2024
  • Article Date: 10/2/2024
Tags: Dirt Oval at Route 66, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints, Non Wing Crate Sprints
Change of Plans No Route 66 on 5/1

Change of Plans No Route 66 on 5/1...

4/28/2022
The scheduled May 14h race at the Dirt Oval @ Route 66 in Joliet is cancelled. There is current uncertainty regarding the future of the dirt oval that we'll not be settled by our race date, thus the IRA 410 and wingLESS portions are cancelled, as is the entire event. wingLESS still race that weekend as Wilmot is running Sunday May 15th.
Dakoda Tennyson
  • Dakoda Tennyson on Apr 28, 2022
  • Article Date: 4/28/2022
Tags: Dirt Oval at Route 66, IRA Interstate Racing Association, Wisconsin wingLESS Sprints
May 14th Show Canceled at Route 66

May 14th Show Canceled at Route 66

4/27/2022
Merrill, MI (April 27, 2022) With confirmed uncertainties with the scheduled season opener at the Dirt Oval at Route 66 Speedway, the May 14th show of Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP is now officially canceled. Other options for racing on May 14th, following a Friday night show at I-96 Speedway on May 13th are being explored. However at this time, nothing has been scheduled. Great Lakes Super Sprints presented by Engine Pro & ARP will be...more
Barry Marlow
  • Barry Marlow on Apr 28, 2022
  • Article Date: 4/27/2022
Tags: Dirt Oval at Route 66, GLSS-Great Lakes Super Sprints, Beacon and Bridge Markets
Bill Balog Claims Another “All Sta

Bill Balog Claims Another “All Sta...

5/20/2021
Hartland, Wisconsin (May 19th, 2021) – Bill Balog and B Squared Motorsports have hit their stride with the 2021 FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions presented by Mobil 1 race series. Coming off a pair of top five finishes with the series at Sharon Speedway and Tri-City Raceway Park May 1st and 2nd, the team returned with back to back visits to I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, MI for the $8,500 to win Mace Thomas Classic and the $8,000 to win event at the Dirt Oval at...more
Bill Balog
  • Bill Balog on May 20, 2021
  • Article Date: 5/20/2021
Tags: Bill Balog, Gas City I-69 Speedway, I-96 Speedway
Wilson Heading to Michigan and Ill

Wilson Heading to Michigan and Ill...

5/10/2021
(Photo by Paul Arch) Inside Line Promotions – ROSSBURG, Ohio (May 10, 2021) – Greg Wilson is hoping history repeats itself this weekend when he joins the FloRacing All Star Circuit of Champions for a doubleheader. The action begins on Friday at I-96 Speedway in Lake Odessa, Mich., during the Mace Thomas Classic before The Dirt Oval at Route 66 in Joliet, Ill., hosts a race on Saturday. Wilson guided his Hercules Tires, Ohio Logistics and DNC Hydraulics sponsored team...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on May 10, 2021
  • Article Date: 5/10/2021
Tags: Greg Wilson, I-96 Speedway, Dirt Oval at Route 66
The Sage Fruit Top Apple Rookie of

The Sage Fruit Top Apple Rookie of...

1/24/2020
The Bumper To Bumper IRA Outlaw Sprint Series is extremely proud to announce their enhanced 2020 Rookie of the Year program. Washington State based Sage Fruit which provides "An Exceptional Eating Experience" is also providing new IRA 410 racers, an exceptional rookie experience. IRA has been hungering to grow its rookie crop, and thanks to Sage Fruit, IRA can produce this tasty treat, The Sage Fruit Top Apple Rookie of the Year Award. IRA's 2020 Sage Fruit Top Apple...more
Kim Tennyson
  • Kim Tennyson on Jan 24, 2020
  • Article Date: 1/24/2020
Tags: Mark Dobmeier, Terry McCarl, Austin McCarl
Paul Nienhiser Roughed Up Late at

Paul Nienhiser Roughed Up Late at...

7/3/2019
PETERSEN MEDIA: Disappointed that Friday’s All Star event at Jacksonville Speedway succumbed to Mother Nature, Paul Nienhiser turned his attention to Route 66 on Saturday night where he had a great night going until a late incident saw him get upside down. “It was a bummer getting rained out on Friday night, because it was a race that I was looking forward to,” Paul Nienhiser said. “Heading to Route 66, we were pretty good there a year ago, so I was hoping to match...more
Paul Nienhiser
  • Paul Nienhiser on Jul 03, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/3/2019
Tags: Paul Nienhiser, Fairbury Speedway, Jacksonville Speedway
Wilson Rallies for Seventh-Place R

Wilson Rallies for Seventh-Place R...

7/2/2019
(Photo by SprintFun Photos) Inside Line Promotions – JOLIET, Ill. (July 2, 2019) – Greg Wilson recorded a seventh-place result last Saturday at The Dirt Oval at Route 66, marking his sixth top 10 of the season with the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions. The weekend got off to a wet start as Friday’s event at Jacksonville Speedway in Jacksonville, Ill., rained out. Saturday’s show had a slow pace as wet weather made for a tricky track. Wilson...more
Shawn Miller
  • Shawn Miller on Jul 02, 2019
  • Article Date: 7/2/2019
Tags: Greg Wilson, Dirt Oval at Route 66, All Star Circuit of Champions
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