If you felt a strong gust of wind coming from the direction of the Carolinas sometime Tuesday afternoon, it was likely made by the combined sighs of relief breathed by Cody Sommer and Scott Autry when Autry was finally declared the official winner of the inaugural Carolina Crown.

Understandably, Autry was relieved to be cleared of inaccurate postrace tire tests that initially stripped him of his career-defining $20,000 victory. Sommer, the race’s promoter, was likely just as relieved to finally MORE

If you’re the type of fan who would rather see race programs skip consolation races and head straight into the main event, then you would love races in South Carolina. The Palmetto State has apparently placed a statewide ban on last-chance races at Dirt Late Model events, appeasing fans who realize that rarely do any of the drivers forced to rely on a consy to make the main event lineup ever have much of an impact on the feature race.

Obviously, I’m only kidding. I doubt any promoters will MORE

Recapping the 41st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals presented by Summit Racing Equipment with a list of superlatives from Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla.:

Best driver: It would seem to be common sense that the winner of the most races should be the week’s best driver, but it’s not that easy this year. Billy Moyer was the only driver to post multiple wins with his UMP victory Tuesday and his $10,000 triumph in Saturday’s finale, but he only had one other top-five and added finishes of 12th, MORE