2024 claims its first racer.
https://www.speedsport.com/sprints-midgets/other-sprint-cars/ohio-traveler-rick-ferkel-84/
I saw him lap up to second place in a stacked field on the 1/2 mile Tri-City Speedway in the mid-70s. He was bad-ass fast.
They got a Lucas Oil LM date and a High Limit race but no World of Outlaws Sprints or Late Models, no Castrol FLO Racing Night, no midweek High Limit race, no ASCS sprints, no USAC sprints or midgets, no Xtreme midgets, No POWRi . . . . .
It's a great track. What's going on?
Seems like the Outlaws and High Limits are forcing tracks to choose a side. We are lucky to have two great tracks in town so we get to see both series. Thanks I-55 and Tri-City.
https://racer.com/2023/02/28/new-alternate-tire-procedures-for-st-pete-long-beach-and-wwtr/
At World Wide Technology Raceway in August, an idea IndyCar and Firestone has had in the works for years will finally become a reality as the series will hold its first oval race where Firestone’s...
https://www.speedsport.com/sprints-midgets/other-sprint-cars/more-big-money-as-high-limit-reveals-three-more-events/
Tri-City is putting together a nice package for sprint car fans. Thanks!
I'm not much of a NASCAR fan this Century, but Chastain's move is incredible. All this Hamlin/Chastain points drama was set up by their antics at the Gateway Cup race.
Video: Ross Chastain's 1-in-a-Million Move to Qualify for NASCAR Championship 4
https://racer.com/2022/08/24/trans-am-series-and-svra-to-visit-world-wide-technology-raceway-in-2023/
Does anyone else remember that last Trans Am race in 1985? The Roush Racing Mercury Capris kicked butt!
World of Outlaws- rained out
ASCS two night show- rained out
Great weather forecast for MOWA this Firday- tire shortage
Sure hope things go much better in '23!