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Dale McDowell

A second cataract surgery helped sharpen the vision of 60-year-old Hall of Fame Dale McDowell, who saw his way to three strong Dream XXXII weekend finishes. | Inside Dirt Late Model Racing |

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Satisfying twilight

At 60 years old, Missouri driver Jeff Sloan is still enjoying competition with the fledgling Gateway Outlaw Steel Block Late Models providing an outlet to the sport. | Story

Charlie Orns

Oakshade winner

Colin Shipley won Saturday's non-stop Late Model feature at Oakshade Raceway in Wauseon, Ohio. Find weekly results from more than 100 dirt tracks nationally. | Weekly results | Slideshow

Sue Stevenson, Heath Lawson and Rick Schwallie

Role reversal

A half-dozen Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series crew chiefs will get behind the wheel at Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tenn., in this weekend's Crown Vic Challenge. | Story

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Take Five

Notes: Missourian finds gateway to longevity

June 18, 2026, 8:01 am

Like many dirt racers in the twilight of their careers, Jeff Sloan doesn't want to simply turn laps. The 60-year-old Charleston, Mo., racer wants to continue being competitive. "It's easy as you…Full Story