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Hoffman triumphs

Nick Hoffman (9) overtakes Ethan Dotson (74x) en route to Friday's World of Outlaws victory at Mississippi Thunder. He earned $10,000 and regained the WoO points lead. | RaceWire | Sidebar | Slideshow | Video

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Michigan standout

Scoring a pair of early-season victories in Ohio, Mike VanderMark Jr. of Cedar Springs, Mich., is off to one of his best starts during his nine-year Dirt Late Model career. | Story

Clockwise from top: Jim Butler; Bobby Markos; Dean Malone

Legendary chats

Longtime dirt racing historian Bob Markos writes about his longtime relationship and frequent phone calls with Hall of Fame driver Larry Moore, who died April 23 at the age of 83. | Story

Clockwise from left: Rick Schwallie; Tony Hammett; Matt Butcosk

A giant remembered

The Dirt Reporters discuss late Hall of Fame driver Larry Moore with the help of Dave Argabright, who worked with Moore on his "On Top of the World" autobiography. | Apple | SoundCloud | Video

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Thornton denies O'Neal, grabs Circle City victory

May 1, 2026, 12:00 am

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. — Twice overtaking Hudson O'Neal on laps 41 and 42 and holding on the rest of the way, Ricky Thornton Jr. of Chandler, Ariz., grabbed a $15,000 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series victory…Full Story