Benefit auction being organized for Josh McGuire

Eddie Carrier Jr and his wife Jamie are putting together a benefit auction for Josh McGuire to help him out during his recovery following the terrible wreck he had at 201 Speedway last Saturday night.

All the proceeds will be going to Josh.

Kudos to Eddie and Jamie for doing a great thing for their dear friend Josh McGuire and his wife Tracy.

For more information check out Eddie's website: EddieCarrierJr.com

Latest update on McGuire

Latest update on Josh McGuire:

Well after a rough day he is very excited to have walked for the 3rd time today (well that and Sons of Anarchy is on--his favorite show). Early today he was up twice today. Once to walk 3 steps forward, 3 steps back. And then about 5 o'clock he got up and sat in the chair for about 30 minutes. These were not easy feats--it took a lot out of him each time and was in a lot of severe pain. But the goal was to move and that he did! Third time tonight was a charm--he asked to get up and walked to his room door and back with some reduction in pain this time. Still in the hospital--we have to get the pain controlled before we can go home. We will try again tomorrow. We can't brag enough on the St. Mary's staff--they have been so compassionate and such great cheerleaders. Plus--we don't want to forget each of you...Thank you for cheering us on with you messages and prayers.

-Tracy McGuire

191 Speedway will run in 2014

Rumors surfaced this past week that 191 Speedway in Campton would not be running next year, however those rumors are false and 191 will run next year.

Follow 191's Facebook page for updates on the next years schedule and changes.

191 Speedway's Facebook

Boggs wins Halloween 50 at 201

(photo taken by B. Meyer Images / Halloween 50 winner #4B Jackie Boggs)

What was a cold night, didn't deter the speed of the 800HP super late models, as we seen the previous 201 track record held by Josh McGuire (12.85) broke by 7 different drivers tonight. Josh McGuire eventually got on the track while Jackie Boggs was holding the record with a 12.60, and 'Bad Fast' set both the fast time and new track record with a 12.50.

(photo taken by B. Meyer Images / #41 Josh McGuire's car after wreck)

Sadly though, Josh's night come to an end in his heat race, as he come into turn 1 and flipped his far at least 5 times and was transported to Paul B. Hall Medical Center in Paintsville. Josh was later airlifted to St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, WV where it was determined that he had a broken C1 vertebrae. Prayers go out to Josh and his family!

The night of racing continued on, as Dustin Linville come away with a win in the first heat over Eddie Carrier Jr. Jackie Boggs won heat 2 and 201 track champion Shannon Thornsberry won heat 3.

Boggs started on the front row along side Dustin Linville and took the lead going into turn 1 and didn't look back. Boggs went on to dominate the 50 lap $5000 to win Halloween 50.

Walker Arthur and Linville made runs at Boggs on restarts but never could get by him. Track was very racy, as cars where able to run all over the place, but no one had anything for the 4B machine. Was a good race behind Boggs though, as you seen quite a bit of shuffling and some drivers got a little angry with one another. Very entertaining!

Feature finish (top 8):
1. Jackie Boggs
2. Walker Arthur
3. Tim Dohm (light at scales)
4. Chris Combs
5. Dustin Linville
6. Chris Wilson
7. Stephen Breeding
8. Eddie Carrier Jr.

25 late models entered tonight's race and 20 started the feature.

(photo taken by B. Meyer Images / Chris Garnes)

(photo taken by B. Meyer Images / Rod Conley)

Rod Conley took home $5000 at Florence last night and Chris Garnes took home $2000 at Atomic.




Congrats to all feature winners from last night and again, our thoughts and prayers go out to Josh McGuire and his family!

Video of Josh McGuire's wreck at 201 last night

Looking Ahead: Halloween 50 at 201 & 2014

201 Speedway will host their race of the year tomorrow night, as 20+ of the best super late model drivers from around the Ohio Valley area will take over arguably the most popular track in Kentucky for their 2nd annual Halloween 50 paying $5000 to the winner.

Six of the twenty-eight who made the 33rd annual DTWC at Portsmouth last weekend are expected to be at 201. Jackie Boggs, Mason Zeigler, Eddie Carrier Jr, Jared Hawkins, Dustin Linville, and Chris Combs will all be competing for $5000. Track champion Shannon Thornsberry, local favorite Josh McGuire, up-and-comer Walker Arthur, plus many, many more are expected to be at 201 Speedway tomorrow night.

Drivers list:

Eddie Carrier Jr

Dustin Linville

Jackie Boggs

Josh McGuire

Roger Stacy

Chris Combs

DJ Wells

Shannon Thornsberry

Derek Fisher

Walker Arthur

Steve Stollings

Charlie Jude

Josh Hall

Mason Zeigler

Rick Williams

Brandon Kinzer

Zack Dohm

Tim Dohm

Stephen Breeding

Chris Wilson

Jared Hawkins

JT Conley

Gates open at 2PM - Drivers Meeting 5:30PM - Hot Laps 6PM 

General Admission $20 - Pit Pass $35 - Kids 10 & under get in free both on the hill and in the pits.

201 is not the only track hosting a big race this weekend within the area. Florence Speedway is hosting their $5000 to win Fall Classic for late models along with a $5000 to win AMS mod race. Atomic Speedway in Chillicothe, OH is hosting a $2000 to win late model race, $2500 to win 410 Sprint car race, $1500 to win mod's with open tire rule for all divisions. Smokey Mountain Speedway in Maryville, TN is hosting a $10,000 to win race, which is where majority of the big named drivers will be.

Also in the news this week:

#15B Brian Birkhofer

- Brian Birkhofer will be selling his MasterSBilt cars and purchasing two new Rocket chassis. 

#5B Mike Marlar

- Mike Marlar is leaving Bryson Motorsports. Not clue who he'll be driving for in '14, but he raced for Dillon Wood last week at the DTWC and racing for someone else tonight and tomorrow at Smokey Mountain.

#71 Don O'Neal

- Don O'Neal has also left MasterSBilt to join Clint Bowyer Racing and take over the #5 Peak Oil Barry Wright chassis that Jared Landers wheeled the last few years.

- Rumor is also out that Jimmy Owens and Darrell Lanigan will be joining forces and building their own chassis. It's just a rumor right now, but many believe it to be true.

For updates for tomorrow night from 201 Speedway, be sure to follow my Twitter account.

Follow Dirt Racing Media for Facebook updates from 201.

DTWC Weekend Recap

(photo taken by Steve Alcorn / #1 Brandon Sheppard & #4B Jackie Boggs)

The last "Crown Jewel" event is in the books for the year as 79 late models competed for $50,000 Saturday night at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Ohio.

The weekend began Friday night for the late models and the 20-year old Illinois native, Brandon Sheppard captured the overall fast time with a 14.57. Grayson native and track favorite Jackie Boggs was second fastest with a 14.75. 

Top 3 advanced to DTWC A-main:

Heat #1 finish: Earl Pearson Jr, Brandon Sheppard, Don O'Neal, Tim Dohm, Chris Wilson, Jared Hawkins, Mark Frazier, KC Burdette, Stephen Breeding, Paul Davis, Tommy Bailey, Mike Unger, Duane Chamberlain

Heat #2 finish: Steve Shaver, Jeep VanWormer, Steve Francis, Jared Landers, Davey Johnson, DJ Wells, Andrew Reaume, Dennis Roberson, JT Conley, Lee Logan, Shannon Thornsberry, Josh Bocook

Heat #3 finish: Eric Wells, Dale McDowell, Will Vaught, Jimmy Mars, Greg Johnson, Dustin Linville, Nick Bocook, Michael Chilton, Kenneth Howell, Jeff Arnold, Richie Edwards, Jeff Babcock

Heat #4 finish: Jackie Boggs, John Blankenship, Jason Feger, RJ Conley, Billy Moyer Jr, Jeff Provinzino, Donnie Moran, Russ Frohnapfel, Bobby Pierce, Delmas Conley, Zack Dohm, Mike Marlar, Billy Ogle Jr.

Heat #5 finish: Scott Bloomquist, Eddie Carrier Jr, Johnathan Davenport, Mason Zeigler, Josh McGuire, Devin Moran, Walker Arthur, Tim Fuller, Billy Guillion, Wayne Chinn, DJ Miller, Chris Garnes

Heat #6 finish: Billy Moyer, Jimmy Owens, Shane Clanton, Chris Combs, Dennis Erb Jr, Greg Satterlee, Steve Casebolt, Rod Conley, Steve Lucas, David Webb, Charlie Jude.

Heat #6

Top 2 advance to DTWC A-main:

B-main #1 finish: Davey Johnson, Jared Hawkins, Andrew Reaume, Tim Dohm, Duane Chamberlain, Stephen Breeding, Tommy Bailey, Josh Bocook, Lee Logan, KC Burdette, Chris Wilson, JT Conley, Shannon Thornsberry, Mark Frazier, Dennis Roberson, DJ Wells, Jared Landers, Paul Davis.

B-main #2 finish: Jimmy Mars, Dustin Linville, RJ Conley, Billy Moyer Jr, Donnie Moran, Nick Bocook, Greg Johnson, Zack Dohm, Delmas Conley, Jeff Babcock, Jeff Provinzino, Kenneth Howell, Jeff Arnold, Michael Chilton, Mike Marlar, Russ Frohnapfel

B-main #3 finish: Mason Zeigler, Chris Combs, Josh McGuire, Dennis Erb Jr, Steve Casebolt, Rod Conley, Chris Garnes, Gregg Satterlee, Tim Fuller, Billy Guillion, Charlie Jude, Wayne Chinn, DJ Miller, Devin Moran, Steve Lucas, Sam Hobbs

Jim Dunn Memorial Non-Qualifier Race finish: RJ Conley, Tim Dohm, Andrew Reaume, Donnie Moran, Josh McGuire, Stephen Breeding, Nick Bocook, Zack Dohm, Mike Marlar, Chris Garnes, Delmas Conley, Duane Chamberlain, Jeff Babcock, Tommy Bailey, Jeff Provinzino, Greg Johnson, Billy Guillion, DJ Miller, Billy Moyer Jr, Gregg Satterlee, Lee Logan, Josh Bocook, Steve Casebolt, Kenneth Howell

Dirt Track World Championship A-main finish:

1. Brandon Sheppard 

2. Steve Francis

3. Jackie Boggs

4. Jason Feger

5. Jimmy Owens

6. Don O'Neal

7. Billy Moyer

8. Dennis Erb Jr.

9. Eric Wells

10. Steve Shaver

11. Earl Pearson Jr.

12. Johnathon Davenport

13. John Blankenship

14. Mason Zeigler

15. Rod Conley 

16. Jared Landers

17. Scott Bloomquist

18. RJ Conley

19. Jared Hawkins

20. Will Vaught 

21. Dustin Linville

22. Eddie Carrier Jr.

23. Dale McDowell

24. Davey Johnson

25. Jeep VanWormer

26. Jimmy Mars

27. Shane Clanton

28. Chris Combs

Congrats to B-Shep on the win. He becomes the youngest driver to ever win the DTWC. Sheppard wasn't racing in his usual B5 Rocket, as he was wheeling the Rocket house car of Josh Richards who decided to take the weekend off.

Also congrats to EKY natives Steve Francis, Jackie Boggs, Eric Wells, and Chris Combs on making the DTWC!

Good showing for Josh McGuire and Stephen Breeding as well.

Brandon Kinzer didn't race at PRP, but did travel to Talledega short track and finished 3rd down south. Congrats Brandon!

Next up is the Halloween 50 at 201 Speedway this upcoming Saturday night.

Info for the 33rd Annual Dirt Track World Championship at PRP

The last late model crown jewel event of the year is finally upon us. Tomorrow night the 33rd annual DTWC will be kicked off at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio.

Weekend schedule (weather permitting):

Thursday
2:00 PM - Pits Open
4:00 PM - Grandstands Open
6:00 PM - Modified Hot Laps
8:00 PM - Modified Heat Races
10:00 PM - Modified Consolation Races

Friday
2:00 PM - Pits Open
4:00 PM - Granstands Open
6:00 PM - Late Model Hot Laps
7:30 PM - Late Model Qualifying
9:00 PM - Late Model Heat Races

Saturday
3:00 PM - Pits Open
4:00 PM - Grandstands Open
7:00 PM - Late Model B-Mains
8:15 PM - $3,000 to win Modified Feature
9:00 PM - 33rd Annual DTWC $50,000 to win 100 lap Feature
10:30 PM - Jim Dunn Memorial $3,000 to win Non-qualifier Feature

Ticket information
3-day General Admission: $50
3-day Kids General Admission: $15
3-day Pit Pass (All Ages): $60
1-day General Admission: $40
1-day Pit Passes: $50

****Confirmed Drivers List****

As of right now over 80 late models have been confirmed for the DTWC. Last year there was nearly 100 that showed up, I expect somewhere in the 90s to be the final number of entrees.

Weather looks good for Friday & Saturday, so let's hope we get to see some great racing action!

Look for updates on my Facebook & Twitter account.

Also check out Facebook.com/DirtRacingMedia for updates as well.

Best of luck to all drivers especially the local guys making the trip north!

Weekend recap

Another weekend in the books for dirt track racing in the area, as we inch closer to winter. With great weather this past weekend, also provided some great racing over the weekend at a few local tracks in the mountains and in central Kentucky.

(photo taken by 191 Speedway / #17 Steve Stollings)

The weekend of racing began in Isom at Mountain Motor Speedway, where Isom native Michael Wright posted the fast time, won his heat, and started on the front row of the feature. However, Wright's night didn't pan out the way he had hoped, as he got caught up with a lapped car and from reports done some serious damage to the car. The night however would end up belonging to Steve Stollings. He picked up the win over Joe King.

Late model feature finish: 1. Steve Stollings 2. Joe King 3. John Kincaid 4. Josh Hall 5. Raymond Nichols 6. Michael Wright 7. Steve Martin 8. Paul Davis (DNS) 9. Kenneth Howell (DNS)

Other winners where: Jamie Maggard (Mods); Tim Mason (Bombers); Logan Burke (4-cyl).

Willard Speedway also ran Friday night. Tyler Carpenter won in the limited late model division, followed by Richie Edwards and James Williamson. Shaun Holliday won open wheel mods, followed by David McWilliams and Jimmy Crabtree. Terry Hicks won sports mods over Todd Brumfield and Weston Crosby. Brian Sammons won bombers, followed by Brett Carey and Charlie Mullet. Shane Yates wins 4-cylinders, followed by PJ LeMasters and Roy Wilburn.

(photo taken by Rick Schwallie Photography / #97 Michael Chilton)

It was also announced on Willard's Facebook page that they would not be racing next weekend, due to the DTWC at Portsmouth. They had also plan to race on Saturday October 26th, but will be racing on Friday the 25th instead, because of the Halloween 50 at 201 on the 26th.

Ponderosa Speedway also had one of their biggest racing weekend's of the year this past weekend. They hosted the $3000 to win Ironman Classic Friday night and the $5000 to win Fall Classic Saturday night. Both nights seen a loaded field of cars.

35 cars entered Friday night, with the fast time going to Mike Marlar, who drove his brother Skylar's car. Marlar, Derek Fisher, Michael Chilton, and Greg Johnson where your 4 heat race winners. Your two B-main winners where, Jeff Watson and James Rice.

22 cars made the feature with Michael Chilton coming away with the win over Greg Johnson, Dustin Linville, Stephen Breeding, Derek Fisher, and Dustin Neat. Allen native Brandon Kinzer finished 9th.

(photo taken by Michael Moats / #D8 Dustin Linville)

On Saturday the Fall Classic seen 36 entries with the fast time award going to Dustin Linville, who winded up sweeping the night, as he won his heat and the A-main.

Heat race winners where: Dustin Linville, Brad Neat, Skylar Marlar, and Greg Johnson. B-main winners where: Stephen Breeding and Dan Schlieper.

Linville won the Fall Classic over Brad Neat, Greg Johnson, David Webb, Victor Lee, Brandon Kinzer, and James Rice. Notable local drivers: Chris Combs 8th, Stephen Breeding 9th, Shannon Thornsberry 16th, DJ Wells 18th, Derek Fisher 19th.

The two big pay day races around the country this weekend where at Pittsburgh, where racing legend Scott Bloomquist won $20,000 over Billy Moyer and at Magnolia, where Jimmy Owens won $25,000 over Billy Moyer Jr.

Congrats to all the winners from this past weekend!!!

Info for the upcoming weekend

It seems like Fall has finally set in and with more great weather expected this weekend, the racetrack seems like the perfect place to be both tomorrow and Saturday night.

One of two of the only tracks running in the mountains tomorrow night will be Willard Speedway. They discussed moving their racing schedule to Saturday nights, but decided to stick with Fridays. They also hinted at a big night for October 18th. I'm guessing a big payout for all classes, maybe just limited late models and modified's. We will have to see. Gates will be opening at 4, drivers meeting at 6:30, and hot laps begin at 7. 

To our west in Junction City, KY, Pondersosa Speedway will be having their 9th annual Ironman Classic paying $2,000 to late models Friday night and on Saturday night they'll also be hosting the $5,000 to win 23rd annual Fall Classic for their super late model division as well. Modified's will being paying $1,500 to win Friday and $2,000 to win Saturday as well. With not many tracks racing in the tri-state area, should be a good turnout. 

If you're interested in heading over to Ponderosa for the weekend, check out the following link: Ponderosa Speedway

Super late model racing is back in action this weekend also in the mountains, as Mountain Motor Speedway will race tomorrow night. Their paying $800 late models, $600 to modified, $400 bombers, and $300 4-cylinders. All these payouts are guaranteed.

Lucas Oil series will be off until the Dirt Track World Championship at Portsmouth next weekend. The DTWC weekend kicksoff Thursday, as qualifying and heat racing begins for the modified's. Late models will qualify and race their heats on Friday night. Of course, both features for the modified's and late models will be on Saturday night.

World of Outlaws late model series is off until their World Championship weekend at Charlotte in November.

The two big races this weekend are the Pittsburgher 100 at Pittsburgh Motor Speedway in Pennsylvania paying $10,000 for the NDRL series and the Cotton Pickin' 100 at Magnolia Speedway in Columbus, MS paying $20,000.

That should wrap up enough information for you for the upcoming racing weekend.

Get out and support your local dirt track!!!

Weekend Recap: Boggs wins at Southern & Owens wins Lucas Oil

The dirt track racing season closed for many track in the region this past weekend, with 191 Speedway promoters announcing last week that they wouldn't even be racing their final race of the season this past Saturday due to economic times. A lot of race tracks around the country are struggling, that's why it's so important that people get out and support their local dirt track. 191 promoters did say that they would announce their 2014 rules on their Facebook page soon.

Willard Speedway was one of only two tracks that raced in the area this weekend. Although they don't race super late models, they still host limited late models, open wheel mods, bombers, sport mods, and 4 cylinders. 

Friday night winners at Willard where: James Williamson (Limiteds), Jimmy Crabtree (Mods), Fred McGlone (Sports Mods), Brett Carey (Bombers), Brandon Kelly (4-cylinders), Dustin Gwinn (Enduros).

Willard will be racing against this upcoming Friday night as well (Oct. 11).

Lucky 7 raced Friday night as well, but they haven't posted any results on their Facebook page, however we do know that #9 Justin King won limited late model feature.

(photo taken by B. Meyer Images / Feature winner #4B Jackie Boggs)

The big race of the weekend was at Southern Ohio Speedway, just across the river in Wheelersburg, OH. Southern hosted Black Jack & Farley Boggs Memorial paying $3000 to the winner, and to no one's surprise, Jackie Boggs come away with the win. 

Feature results:

1. Jackie Boggs

2. Josh McGuire

3. Rod Conley

4. Stephen Breeding

5. Shannon Thornsberry

6. Paul Davis

7. Tommy Twinam

8. Danial Kattine

9. Duane Pick

10. Mike Estep

11. Randy Wynett

12. Kenny Howell

13. Jeremy Akers

14. Shawn Martin

Congrats on yet another big win for Jackie Boggs and the 4B team! They've just dominated this area this year.

(Dixie Shootout winner #44 Chris Madden)

Lucas Oil series visited the Peach state this past weekend, as they competed at Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, GA. The man who has dominated super late model racing in the south this year, Chris Madden come away with the win. This is Madden's second Lucas Oil win this year and the man doesn't even travel with the series. 

Dixie Shootout feature results:

1. Chris Madden

2. Billy Ogle Jr.

3. Randy Weaver

4. Scott Bloomquist

5. Jimmy Owens

6. Ray Cook

7. Casey Roberts

8. Steve Casebolt

9. John Bankenship

10. Dale McDowell

Other notables: 15th Steve Francis, 20th Eddie Carrier Jr, 22nd Eric Wells.

(Lucas Oil Series champ Jimmy Owens)

With the 5th place finish Saturday and Sunday's rainout at Rome Speedway, Jimmy Owens captures another Lucas Oil series championship. 

That wraps up this past weeks news and results for dirt track racing in EKY.