NASCAR trucks at Eldora? The world of short track racing seems to be divided on this blockbuster development.

To be sure, this is news. Like it or not, NASCAR is a magnet for media coverage and public interest. This race — schedule for Wednesday night, July 24 — will bring an enormous amount of attention to Eldora. It isn’t a stretch to predict that the TV audience for this event will be the largest in recent history for the Camping World Truck series.

But what does this mean for Dirt Late MORE

There is an intriguing discussion surrounding this year’s DirtonDirt Driver of the Year award. After a long and arduous season three drivers have emerged as the prime candidates: Darrell Lanigan, Don O’Neal, and Jimmy Owens (notice that I’ve listed them in alphabetical order to dispel any hint of personal bias).

This is, of course, a delicious topic because it isn’t a black-and-white criteria; there are a thousand shades of gray. How should the vote be weighed? Owens didn’t fare well at MORE