Late Models

Chub Frank Looks To Recapture Old Wayne County Speedway Magic On Friday, May 25

World of Outlaws Late Model Series Returning To Ohio Track For First Time Since 2006

By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director

ORRVILLE, OH – May 16, 2012 – The first World of Outlaws Late Model Series event in six years at NAPA Auto Parts Wayne County Speedway might be coming at just the right time for Chub Frank.

It’s been nearly three years since Frank has won an A-Main on the renowned circuit, but his improved 2012 performance shows he’s on the verge of a slump-busting victory – and no track presents a better breakthrough opportunity for the veteran than Wayne County, which returns to the national spotlight on Fri., May 25, with a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win WoO LMS program.

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Fans Running Out Of Time To Purchase Tickets For $550,000-Plus ‘Bullring Bonanza’ Lottery On May 26 At Tyler County Speedway

Inaugural $25,000-To-Win World of Outlaws Late Model Series ‘Jackpot 100’ Caps Huge Memorial Day Weekend Event

By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director

MIDDLEBOURNE, WV – May 14, 2012 – Tim McCreadie and Bub McCool already have their tickets for the inaugural ‘Bullring Bonanza’ contest on Sat., May 26, at Tyler County Speedway. Rick Eckert, Chub Frank, Clint Smith and Mark Richards are among the other World of Outlaws Late Model Series personalities who plan to buy theirs this week.

Care to join them?

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Young Brandon Sheppard Gets Opportunity To Drive Rocket Chassis House Car

Rising Star Will Make World of Outlaws Late Model Series Debut In Coveted Ride On Memorial Day Weekend

By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director

CONCORD, NC – May 9, 2012 – Could Brandon Sheppard be the next Josh Richards?

The rising young star – and the dirt Late Model world – is ready to find out.

Sheppard, 19, of New Berlin, Ill., was hired on Monday to drive the Rocket Chassis house car, giving him a golden opportunity to make his mark on the national scene in a high-profile ride that Richards recently vacated to pursue a NASCAR career.

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Unique Winner’s Trophy Provides Added Incentive For World of Outlaws Late Model Series Entrants Saturday (May 5) At Swainsboro

By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director

SWAINSBORO, GA – May 3, 2012 – A $10,000 first-place prize will be the primary motivator for drivers competing in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series portion of the ‘Pine Tree 100’ this Saturday night (May 5) at Swainsboro Raceway.

But on this evening, at least, the racers will also have more than a passing interest in claiming the trophy that Swainsboro promoter Paul Purvis will present to the winner of the 50-lap A-Main.

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Program Targets Sprints, Late Models, and Big Blocks along with Engine Builders

CONCORD, NC – May 2, 2012 – World Racing Group announced today that Cometic Gasket, Inc.,- a leading worldwide supplier of shelf stock, custom and short-run gaskets for the performance aftermarket, original equipment and motorsports industries- has become the latest addition to the DIRTcar HP Program. The DIRTcar HP Program revolves around the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, the Super DIRTcar Series, and the DIRTcar Summit Nationals Hell Tour while supporting both the racers and engine builders, alike.

Established in 1989, Cometic has grown into a leading supplier of gaskets for championship-winning teams across the motorsports industry. Located just 30 miles east of Cleveland, in Concord, Ohio, Cometic produces and ships more than 5,000 types of gaskets worldwide.

Cometic Gasket prides themselves on the 17 years of experience and more than 5,000 types of gaskets that are shipped worldwide every year. They also value their close relationships with their customers and attention to detail that goes into every product produced in their state of the art facility located in Concord, Ohio.

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311 Motor Speedway Returns To National Spotlight This Friday Night (May 4) With First-Ever Visit By World of Outlaws Late Model Series

By Kevin Kovac, WoO LMS P.R. Director

PINE HALL, NC – May 2, 2012 – The time has come for 311 Motor Speedway to explode back onto the national dirt Late Model scene.

With the running of a 50-lap, $10,000-to-win World of Outlaws Late Model Series event this Friday night (May 4), the venerable half-mile Tar Heel State oval will host a national tour for the first time in nearly a decade.

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