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Roster preview

With the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series opening its season this week at All-Tech Raceway in Ellisville, Fla., senior writer Kevin Kovac breaks down the tour roster. | Story

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Opener to B-Shepp

Brandon Sheppard (1) captured Thursday's Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series opener at All-Tech Raceway in Ellisville, Fla., for a $10,000 victory over Devin Moran (99). | RaceWire | Sidebar | Slideshow | Video

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Magical journey

Racing historian Bob Markos takes us through his magical journey of Florida Speedweeks in 1981, when Larry Moore, Jack Boggs and Pete Parker were among the standouts. | Story | Slideshow

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Rocket1 status

With Saturday's World of Outlaws victory at Volusia Speedway Park, the Rocket Chassis house car team and Brandon Sheppard hope they're regaining the team's mojo. | Inside Dirt Late Model Racing |

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All-Tech win another key step for Rocket1 gang

February 20, 2026, 6:30 am

ELLISVILLE, Fla. (Feb. 19) — Instant reaction and analysis from Thursday’s Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season opener at All-Tech Raceway, a $10,000-to-win Wieland Winternationals event won …Full Story