Driver Spotlight

There is a Factory Stock Driver from Corpus Christi, Texas known as the South Texas Grave Digger. His name is Stephan Danielsen, Stephan drives the number 149 and has been racing since 1982 and has amassed much success with feature wins as well as Championships. Next week Danielsen will be making the 7 hour long…

We tend to start them young in the sport of Dirt Track racing but it seems the Rookie Drivers and Young Superstars of Racing get younger and younger as the years go by. The DFW Metroplex has multiple tracks that showcase the youth of the sport through the Junior Limited Class, the Ark-La-Tex area does…

The most iconic last name from East Texas in the Dirt Track racing world is undoubtedly the last name of Ingalls. It starts with Ray Ingalls, the patriarch of the Ingalls racing history. The next branch of the family tree brings National Dirt Late Model Hall of Famer Doug Ingalls, and Ricky Ingalls, who is…

Versatile drivers, you see them at all levels of motorsports, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, RTJ, Chase Hatton, Dean Abbey, Mark Underwood Jr….. Patrik Daniel. This week’s Day Motorsports Driver Spotlight will focus on the incredible talent that is Wills Point, Texas native Patrik Daniel, whom has already raced in 4 different divisions in 2024.  Patrik’s racing…

DIANA, Texas — Take more than a passing glance inside the world of Modified racing around the Great State of Texas, and a certain family name keeps appearing. A father and his two sons have made their mark on the division, enjoying success in a highly-competitive arena while touring the country.  For 24-year-old second generation…

SEMINOLE, Texas — Within our world of short track racing dwells a rare breed of driver; men who can wheel almost any type of car and still find success. Guys who adapt quickly, squeeze the most out of every machine and put them directly into Victory Lane. It’s an almost innate ability few men possess. …

PARIS, Texas — Within this highly-popular world we call short track racing on dirt, the landscape is often dominated by drivers in their 20s and 30s gunning for the best possible results every time out. Yet you’ll also see a handful of older drivers simply looking to enjoy their favorite hobby a few more years. …

HUFFMAN, Texas — Ask just about any racer what a handful it is to run an active short track team while juggling the duties of work and family obligations. Now add in administrative chores for a brand-new Modified touring series, and you’ve got a plate that would overflow even with tall sideboards.  For 23-year-old second-generation…

RUSTON, Louisiana — While it’s the Factory Stocks that often garner most of the headlines across the talent-filled Ark-La-Tex region, you’ll also find a ton of big guns within the Limited Modified ranks. To wins races here, it takes experience, a hot car and a cool driver with the skills to get the job done. …

 SCURRY, Texas — It’s been said you have to be well acquainted with any given track before you can win there. Learning the right lines, how conditions change throughout the night and other details are essential before it can all come together. Occasionally, some first-timer rolls in and spoils that theory.  Take 40-year-old third-generation racer…