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Raise Hell. Praise Dale. Always. There’s a special kind of tone-deaf bureaucracy that only a government-issued badge can produce. Greensboro Police decided to lecture the internet about “appropriate responses” after someone had the audacity to answer a speeding question with the sacred four words every real racing fan knows by heart: Raise Hell. Praise Dale. Apparently that phrase is “not appropriate.” Dale Jr. himself stepped in with the exact energy the moment deserved: a l

JOE MOONEY: THE CONSTANT BEHIND THE 39M In Sprint Car racing, drivers change. Teams evolve. Crew members come and go. But inside the Macri Motorsports 39M, one thing has remained constant: Joe Mooney. The Lehighton native went from racing himself around Pennsylvania to becoming one of the most respected and successful wrench-turners in the game. Mooney grew up around racing, started on pavement at Mahoning Valley, then moved to dirt and raced modifieds and other divisions whi

The Shine Was Already There — Kyle Larson Just Makes It Brighter From the HSDM perspective Kevin Harvick recently made a point about Kyle Larson’s presence in major dirt events that caught our attention: “Here’s the bottom line: their shine isn’t near as big if Kyle Larson isn’t there racing.” We understand the point. We really do. Kyle Larson is a superstar. When he straps into a sprint car, people who might not normally be watching sprint car racing suddenly start paying at

Sammy. 50 Years. One Last Knoxville. Some race cars are beautiful. Some race cars mean something. This one does both. Sammy Swindell is making his 50th and final Knoxville Nationals appearance, and his car is nothing short of perfect — a rolling tribute to a career that became permanently woven into the fabric of The Sprint Car Capital of the World. Think about that number. 50 Knoxville Nationals. Sammy first came to Knoxville in 1974. Fifty years of memories, heartbreaks, vi

Before Knoxville Nationals week officially explodes, sprint car fans enjoy one of dirt racing’s most unique traditions — the Front Row Challenge. Created in 1996 by Terry and Lori McCarl, the concept was simple: the pole-sitter could give up the front spot, drop to the rear, and race for a monster payday. In 1999, “The Wild Child” Jac Haudenschild accepted the challenge and charged from the back to win $50,000, forever cementing the event in sprint car history. Since then, th

Earlier today, we posted a writeup about Anthony Macri and Garet Williamson on our Facebook page. Accompanying the write up was a graphic which was 100% AI generated. There’s been lots of comments across the board, among many pages, from the fanbase to the creatives. Most complaining about the AI takeover. So… I’m sharing with you all my take on AI. A piece I’ve been working on for a few days. I have attached a graphic that is about 90% ‘handmade’ and one that is about 90% AI

Eldora was on fire for the Double Down Duel$ — sliders flying, hammers down, and the Big E living up to the hype! The Good The track was slick and racy with massive momentum runs and crossovers galore. Fans got treated to wheel-to-wheel battles that had everyone on their feet. Kyle Larson went on a mission from 9th to 3rd in Group A, while Tyler Courtney reminded everyone why they call him Sunshine with a charge to 2nd. Group B was pure chaos — lead changes every few laps and

THE DOTY DEBATE 🔥 If there was any doubt that sprint car racing still knows how to spark a debate, the Brad Doty Classic erased it. Kyle Larson’s aggressive racing style has fans split right down the middle. One side says he races World of Outlaws competitors differently than he does High Limit Racing. The other side says that’s simply who Kyle Larson has always been—living on the ragged edge, driving harder than almost anyone in the sport, regardless of the sanctioning body

The Brad Doty Classic isn’t just another race—it’s one of sprint car racing’s must-conquer events. Since its debut in 1989, the Brad Doty Classic has evolved into one of the sport’s most prestigious victories. What began as a tribute to one of sprint car racing’s fiercest competitors is now a race every driver wants on their résumé. Champions like Kinser, Haudenschild, Saldana, Schatz, Larson, and Gravel have all conquered it, cementing the event as a cornerstone of the World

Trone Outdoor Motorsports Welcomes Lucas Wolfe to the Iconic No. 39 Central PA (July 10, 2026) – Trone Outdoor Motorsports is proud to announce a new partnership with Central Pennsylvania fan favorite Lucas Wolfe, who will climb behind the wheel of the legendary No. 39 sprint car beginning immediately. The move marks the highly anticipated return of Wolfe to weekly PA Posse competition. The son of sprint car legend Randy Wolfe, Lucas has built a stellar career with countless

Sprint car racing lost one of its true pioneers this week with the passing of Court Grandstaff, the longtime owner of the iconic black TropArtic/Phillips 66 No. 66 from Dewey, Oklahoma. Court was more than a car owner—he was a racer, mentor, and one of the architects of NCRA sprint car racing. Alongside his wife, Sarah, he built the No. 66 into one of the most respected teams in the Midwest, earning the admiration of competitors and fans alike. Even reaching notoriety coast t

Sammy Swindell is set to make his 50th appearance at the Knoxville Nationals this summer (2026), a remarkable milestone that underscores his legendary status in sprint car racing. The Knoxville Nationals at Knoxville Raceway in Iowa is widely regarded as the “Granddaddy of Them All” for sprint car racing. Swindell, from the Memphis, TN area, has been a consistent presence and competitor there for decades. He holds the record (or is tied/near the top) for most A-Main qualifier

Anthony Macri Crowned. Rain may have won the final two nights, but nothing could wash away what was arguably one of the biggest PA Speedweeks in history. 🏁 By the Numbers: • Over $500,000 in posted purse money. • More than 400 feature laps completed. • 289 Sprint Car entries across the eight completed events. • An estimated 40,000+ fans packed grandstands from Grandview to Port Royal. • Eight races at six legendary speedways before Mother Nature ended the week early. Track-b

In a sport that sometimes gets measured by dollar signs, Rose Brothers Racing is a reminder of what Sprint Car racing has always been at its core. West Virginia brothers Brett and Aaron Rose aren’t backed by massive budgets or sprawling race shops. They’re backed by grit, sacrifice, and an unwavering love for the sport. Genuine nextdoor neighbors that happen to have a racecar in their garage. They’re the kind of racers who still hand-paint the numbers on their car. The kind o

Earlier today, discussion between myself and my son Hunter, a social media post detailing KB not competing this weekend because of an illness leading to hospitalization. I told Hunter I didn’t feel right about that post. It felt very heavy. But he’s young, fit. A giant. He’ll be OK. Just three hours later, Hunter exclaims “KB died!” my immediate reaction was “bullshit!” The world lost him today. Kyle Busch, one of the fiercest competitors to ever strap into a racecar. Two-ti

Sprint Car Racing Erupts After Emotional Williams Grove Victory Friday night at Williams Grove Speedway wasn’t just another sprint car race. It became the most celebrated dirt racing moments of the season as Kasey Kahne drove Anthony Macri’s famed 39M — a true Pennsylvania Posse machine — to a massive victory over the World of Outlaws. And the racing world absolutely exploded afterward. Social media flooded with congratulations from fans, racers, media members, and longtime K

In Central Pennsylvania, Sprint Car racing isn’t just a sport—it’s identity. And nowhere is that identity more fiercely defended than during the Morgan Cup, the annual battleground between the World of Outlaws and the legendary Pennsylvania Posse. Origins of the Morgan Cup (2011–Present) Introduced in 2011, the Morgan Cup was designed to formalize and intensify an already heated rivalry. Named in honor of former track owner Morgan Hughes, the concept is simple—but powerful: I

Central Pennsylvania Sprint Car racing—they sets the tone. The fanbase is louder. The pressure is higher. And the Posse? They’re not flinching. This isn’t a calm lead-in to a big weekend. This is a warning shot. The Fans Are Driving the Narrative Across High Speed Dirt Media, one thing is undeniable—people are paying attention. Debates. Frustration. Passion. Fans aren’t sitting quietly. They’re calling things out, asking questions, and demanding better. That kind of energy do

A recent thread from Flea Ruzic has once again pulled back the curtain on an issue many in Sprint Car racing have quietly worried about—but few have been willing to say out loud. It started with a simple premise: trying to understand a crash. Ruzic detailed conversations with driver Jason Martin following a recent incident, attempting to piece together what actually happened—not just in the moment, but in the bigger picture of how and why these crashes are unfolding the way t

Two posts from High Speed Dirt Media. One on X. One on Facebook. And just like that, the Sprint Car world lit up—again. Not because of what happened on the track… But because of how it’s being handled off of it. “So That’s Worth a Year Now?” Scroll the comments and you’ll see it immediately—this wasn’t confusion. It was frustration. “A full year for that?” “We’ve literally seen worse and nothing happened.” “So what’s the rule this week?” This wasn’t a slow burn either. It was