Victor Lee releases 2014 schedule

photo taken by B. Meyer Images - #4 Victor Lee

Central Kentucky native, Victor Lee, who was named "Kentucky's Most Popular Driver" by Dirt Racing in the Bluegrass has released his 2014 racing schedule.

The schedule includes stops in 7 different states and 6 trips to 201 Speedway here in Eastern Kentucky. 

Lee did capture a $1500 win last year at 201. He also had a 13th place finish at the Coal Miners Classic at Lucky 7 Speedway and a 10th place finish at 191 Speedway during their Labor Day weekend of racing.

To check out Victor's schedule and website click on the following link: VictorLeeRacing

Thank you to B. Meyer Images for all the great photos

I'd like to take a few minutes to thank Brandon Meyer, the man that takes all the great photos that I love to use here on my blog.

Brandon hit a lot of different tracks this past year and shared all his amazing photos with us on his Facebook page (B. Meyer Images) and allowed myself to use his photos on my blog. I really appreciate it and I'm really looking forward to what's to come this new year.

Everyone needs to stop by and give his page a like on Facebook if you already haven't and let him know how much you appreciate all the great photos.

Facebook.com/B.MeyerImages

Want to relive the 2013 racing year from tracks like 201, 191, Portsmouth, etc?

If your like me and you just have that itch that can't be scratched, because it's winter time and there just isn't any dirt to be slung around here this time of year, however we can cure that itch for a short time on our computers, smartphones, and tablets via YouTube.

Our friend over at Dirt Racing Media on Facebook did a GREAT job at getting video of all of the biggest races in the Ohio Valley area this past year. You can relive this past racing year on his YouTube page and watch races from tracks like 201, 191, Portsmouth, Southern Ohio, Atomic, Ohio Valley, etc.

Here is the link to his page on YouTube to view all of his videos: ZKR06 Racing Video's

191 Speedway releases 2014 schedule

191 Speedway released their 2014 schedule last week on their Facebook page and website. The schedule will feature six $3000+ to win super late model races. There will also be the Swift Silver Mining 40 on the same weekend as the Wince Mayabb Memorial, however a payout hasn't been announced for that race as of yet.

To check out the schedule, just visit 191's website: www.191Speedway.com

Should be another great year of racing at 191 and in Eastern Kentucky.

201 Speedway kicks off year with Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series

201 Speedway announced recently that they'll kickoff their 2014 racing year with a $4,000 Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals. The series is sponsored by Old Mans Garage, and this will be their 2nd trip to 201 Speedway, as Eddie Carrier Jr captured the win in last years race.

The race will be on April 17th, another Thursday night event, like last year. So everyone may need to go ahead and put in for some vacation time for this one.

This is just one of many big super late model races to be held at 201 Speedway this year. As most already know, the World of Outlaws and Lucas Oil series will be coming to 201 this year and both races will be paying $10,000 to the winner. Plus there are many more unsanctioned super late model races this upcoming year as well.

Can spring just hurry up and be here already?

2014 Wraps at PRI

This week kicked off the annual Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis and new wraps for 2014 from the more popular drivers from around the country are being shown off.

Here are some I've found from various places on the web:

Darrell Lanigan

Scott Bloomquist

Tony Jackson Jr.

Bobby Pierce

Billy Moyer

Jimmy Schiltz

201 Speedway announces 2014 Schedule

201 Speedway released their 2014 schedule today.

The schedule includes two $10,000, two $5,000, and two $3,000 to win late model races.

April 26th - Open Practice 

May 3rd - Racing in all class's + First points race 
May 10th - Racing in all class's 
May 16th World of Outlaws 2nd annual Shine Runners 50 $10,000 to win + Rumble in the Mountains $800 to win 4 cyl stock 
May 24th - No racing this weekend 


June 7th - Racing in all class's + Compact Demolition Derby $1,000 to win
June 14th - 3rd annual Walter "Peg" Combs Memorial $3,000 to win + racing in all other class's
June 21th – Racing in all class’s
June 28th – Racing in all class’s

July 5th - Lucas Oil 2nd annual Hatfield & McCoy Feuding 50 $10,000 to win + 2nd annual Bill McCloud Memorial $1,000 to win Bomber race
July 12th - Racing in all class's + Kids night
July 19th- Racing in all class's
July 26th - Racing in all class's

August 2nd - 1st annual "coal show 50" $5,000 to win late model + Thunder in the Mountains $1,500 to win Openwheel Modified + racing in all other class's
August 9th - Racing in all class's
August 16th - Racing in all class's
August 23rd - Racing in all class's , Last points race + fan appreciation night

September 20th - 5th annual Roger Breeding Memorial $3,000 to win + racing in all other class's

October 4th - 3rd annual Halloween 50 $5,000 to win + racing in all other class's

Willard Speedway announces $5000 to win Cabin Fever 50

Willard Speedway announced on their Facebook page that they will host a $5000 to win super late model race on March 14th of 2014. The race will be called the "Cabin Fever 50" and limited late models will also have a 30-lap $1000 to win race.

** Mark Your Calendars Folks**. FRIDAY, MARCH 14th. **CABIN FEVER 50**, $5,000 to Win, $300 to start, With A *50 Laps Feature for Late Models. Also $1,000 to Win Limited Late Models With A *30 Lap Feature!! Plus Modifieds, Sport Mods, And 4 Cyls. **Pit Passes Will Change To $22, **General Admission Will Stay The Same At $12, With 10 And Under FREE!! **LETS FILL THE PITS AND STANDS UP, Pass The Word, Share Our Page, Drag Your Neighbors Out From Hibernation From The Dreadful Winter!! ;)) Stay Tuned, Well Be Posting Race Day Trivia, For Chances To Win FREE PIT PASSES From Here Until March!! **Be Sure To a check Back**.....

Looks like this race will kickoff the very big 2014 season for super late model racing in the Ohio valley area, as tracks like 201, Portsmouth, Atomic, etc will all host $10,000+ win races next year.

World of Outlaws Late Model series coming to 201 Speedway

Not only will 201 Speedway host a $10,000 Lucas Oil Series event next July, the track will also host a WoO series race on May 16th. The race will also be paying $10,000 to the winner.

The two most popular dirt late model series in the country will be coming to Eastern Kentucky and 201 Speedway! Not many tracks around the country can say that they host both series in the same year.

Hats off to the Breedings, Tony Sturgill, and everyone else that made this possible for the great dirt racing fans of EKY.

Can't wait for 2014.

Surprising day of news and rumors

I didn't expect to wake up today and find out some potential HUGE news for a few tracks in the area.

We all know that 201 Speedway is hosting a Lucas Oil series event next year on July 5th, however if you've kept up with 201's Facebook and Twitter, you also likely knew that more big news was coming and today on their Twitter they hinted at potential huge news being announced in the coming days for Friday, May 16th.

I have been informed that it is a $10,000 to win late model race and I know what series it is. You can likely guess pretty easily, but I told that I wouldn't spoil the surprise and leave that to 201.

It is another huge race for 201 Speedway, who is becoming the premier super late model racing track in Kentucky.

The other bit of information I learned today was that the old Salyersville Speedway in Magoffin County would be reopening for next year. I was told that they're already working to get the track opened next spring. Not sure on what divisions they'll be racing, but I'm guessing they'll be running on Friday nights.

If that rumor is true, then you'll now have 191, 201, Lucky 7, Mountain Motor, Salyersville, and Willard all racing weekly next year within a few hours of each other.

This many tracks could potentially hurt other tracks. Hopefully it doesn't, but dirt track racing is an expensive hobby and prices for all things dirt racing keep rising in these tough economic times.

If you're interested in some dirt racing this weekend in the area, then Willard Speedway plans on racing this Friday night. Check out their Facebook page for more information.

That's it for now.

201 Speedway makes donation for McGuire auction

Just a few days after Eddie Carrier Jr. and his wife Jamie announced that they would hold a benefit auction for friend and fellow late model driver, Josh McGuire, 201 Speedway said that they would be donating two season passes for 2014 to Eddie and Jamie.

The 2014 schedule already looks to be the most impressive we've seen in Eastern Kentucky since Thunder Ridge was open over a decade ago, as the Lucas Oil Series is already scheduled for July 5th, with other series expected as well, and also your other unsanctioned shows that will pay $3,000+.

This was a very generous donation from the Breeding's and it should alone raise a lot of money for Josh as he is recovering from his wreck at 201 a few weeks ago.

The online auction should begin next week as the Carrier's will be going to Charlotte this weekend for the World of Outlaw: World Finals to accept more donations from some of the countries most popular drivers.

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