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12/11/2025

FloSports Takes Over Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series in Landmark Move — Lucas Oil Stays as Title Sponsor

The national dirt late model landscape just shifted in a big way.
FloSports — the company behind FloRacing — has officially purchased the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS), transforming their role from exclusive media partner to full series owner and operator. Lucas Oil Products, meanwhile, steps back from day-to-day control but remains firmly locked in as the multi-year title sponsor, keeping the Lucas Oil name on the tour for the long haul.

What the Deal Means

Announced jointly by FloSports CEO Mark Floreani and Lucas Oil CEO Morgan Lucas, the acquisition is being framed as a major investment into the future of dirt racing. FloSports now takes command of:
• Marketing & promotion
• Content development
• Advertising
• Business operations
• Live event production

The goal? More exposure, more professionalism, and more growth for one of the crown-jewel national tours in dirt racing.

Series director Rick Schwallie is backing the move, saying teams and fans can expect stronger purses, better at-track experiences, and more racer-focused opportunities as FloRacing takes the wheel.

2026 Shape-Up: Big Schedule, Big Money

FloSports’ first season as owner is already mapped out:
• 58 events
• 26 tracks
• 15 states
• Season opens with the traditional Georgia–Florida Speedweeks, boasting $650,000+ in purse money.
• Season closes with Carl Short’s iconic Dirt Track World Championship, paying $100,000 to win as the finale.

A national tour with national weight — now backed by one of the biggest digital sports platforms in the game.

FloRacing’s Growing Dirt Portfolio

This acquisition follows FloSports’ minority investment into the High Limit Racing sprint car series — meaning Flo now owns or influences major properties in both premier dirt disciplines.
And the appetite is clearly there: Lucas Oil Late Model events have pulled over a million viewers and hundreds of millions of streamed minutes in recent years.

Fast Talking Points

Use these on Facebook, in group chats, or at the track:
• “FloRacing owns the series now — but Lucas Oil stays on the hood. New boss, same name.”
• “A new era begins: centralized promotion, bigger purses, and a 58-race 2026 schedule under FloSports.”

12/07/2025

🏁 Ricky Thornton Jr. parks it in St. Louis!
Starting on the pole, the 20RT turned 30 laps inside The Dome into a clinic, holding off Illinois legend Mike Harrison (24H) and hard-charging Carlos Ahumada Jr. (65X) to win the Gateway Dirt Nationals Modified A-Feature.

🔥 Big movers?
North Dakota’s Tyler Peterson (1TPO) came from 10th to 4th in a savage run through traffic, and the wildcards were deep in the pack with Trevor Neville (777) rallying from 20th to 13th for the night’s biggest jump.

👎 Tough breaks at The Dome:
Trent Young, Rodney Sanders, and Drake Troutman all took heavy losses, with Sanders and Troutman parking it early. Dome giveth. Dome taketh away.

📌 Top 5 Finishers
1️⃣ Ricky Thornton Jr. (20RT) — Chandler, AZ
2️⃣ Mike Harrison (24H) — Highland, IL
3️⃣ Carlos Ahumada Jr. (65X) — El Paso, TX
4️⃣ Tyler Peterson (1TPO) — Hickson, ND
5️⃣ Ryan Ayers (6) — Newton, NC

Photo Credit 📸 That Whynot Kid Photography

12/07/2025

🏆 Bobby Pierce Owns the Dome — Again

Bobby Pierce didn’t just win the Gateway Dirt Nationals.
He walked back into St. Louis like a man who’d already signed the building’s deed.

Three Gateway Super Late Model crowns.
32 wins on the year.
And one nickname that fits better every time he fires the engine: The Smooth Operator.

On a tiny 1/5-mile racetrack built inside America’s Center — a football stadium turned dirt madhouse — Pierce once again proved that when the Dome gets loud and the clay starts flying… smooth is deadly.

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🔥 Why This One Hits Different

Sure — fans remember Pierce winning in 2017.
They remember him doing it again in 2018.
Now, the 2025 victory plants him as the first and only three-time Super Late Model champion in Gateway Dirt Nationals history.

That’s not luck.
That’s craft.

Pierce has built a résumé on outlaw-style chaos, but the Smooth Operator part isn’t a joke:

He wins not by driving harder — but by driving smarter.

When everyone else is sawing at the wheel and sweating every corner, Pierce is locked in, razor-steady, turning bullring warfare into a clinic.

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📌 His Path to the Crown

Thursday night, Pierce popped the cork early — winning the prelim and locking himself into the finale. That wasn’t just a win… it was a warning:

“Give me clean air, and it’s over.”

Saturday proved the prophecy right.
Perfect restarts.
Ice-cold traffic management.
No panic. No theatrics. Just pure ex*****on from a driver in full command of his tools — and the moment.

That’s what 32 victories in a season gives you:
Confidence that doesn’t have to shout.

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🏟️ A Stadium Built for Football — Claimed by Pierce

The Gateway Dirt Nationals isn’t “just another race.”

It’s a pressure chamber.
You drop dirt on turf, blind the drivers with concrete walls, and hand them $70k to figure it out.

Mistakes explode.
Patience evaporates.
Championships are forged in the tightest spaces imaginable.

Pierce has now mastered that environment — not once, not twice, but three times.
That’s no trend. That’s ownership.

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👑 The Indoor King

There are drivers who survive Gateway.
Then there’s the one who controls Gateway.

The Dome may host dozens of warriors each December…
but only one has proven he owns the battlefield.

Bobby “The Smooth Operator” Pierce.
32 wins in 2025.
Three Dome finales in his pocket.
A legacy sealed in clay beneath a roof.

So until someone knocks him off the throne, the message at the entrance might as well read:

“Welcome to Bobby Pierce’s playground.”

Past Winner (Super Late Model)
2025
Bobby Pierce
2024
Brandon Sheppard
2023
Brandon Sheppard
2022
Tyler Erb
2021
Tyler Carpenter
2020
— (event canceled)
2019
Tyler Carpenter
2018
Bobby Pierce
2017
Bobby Pierce
2016
Scott Bloomquist

Photo Credit 📸 That Whynot Kid Photography

11/30/2025

Meatball on a Mission: Jackson Controls the Turkey 100 at Swainsboro in the Street Stock Portion

Caiden Jackson, Spencer Hughes, and Tyler Nicely owned the spotlight again in Street Stocks during the Turkey 100 weekend at Swainsboro Raceway—combining to lead all 30 laps of the A-Feature on the 3/8-mile Georgia clay.
Fast-timer Roger McKenzie showed early muscle in qualifying, but when it came time to cash in, it was Jackson who rose to the moment.

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Jackson’s March to Victory

Norco, Louisiana’s own Caiden “Meatball” Jackson put together a complete, statement-making weekend. He fired off early with a sharp 17.757 in qualifying, then backed it up by winning Heat 2 from the pole to secure a prime feature start.

Rolling off P2 in the A-Feature, Jackson took command and never looked rattled, pacing 21 of 30 laps and fending off late pressure to lock down the Turkey 100 Street Stock win.

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Hughes Backs Up the Speed after Mid Pack Qualifing effort

Mississippi’s Spencer Hughes had to dig himself out early after a mid-pack qualifying run—18.379, 17th overall—but he came alive when it counted. Hughes hustled from fifth to second in Heat 1, which put him back in the conversation.

Starting 5th in the A-Feature, Hughes charged to the front, led 8 laps, and settled into a strong third-place finish behind Jackson and Nicely.

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Nicely’s Big Drive Forward

Owensboro, Kentucky’s Tyler Nicely delivered the drive of the night. A solid 17.967 in qualifying , which eventually led to him locking into the show after finishing 3rd in Heat 4 but starting 12th in the feature , he had work to do. And he did it.

Nicely carved through the field with authority, gained 10 positions, briefly led 1 lap, and powered his way to a runner-up finish—one of the most impressive charges of the event.

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McKenzie’s Early Dominance Fades

Local favorite Roger McKenzie looked like the guy early on—fast time in qualifying with a 17.706, then a Heat 1 win from the front row. He started the A-Feature on the pole, but the setup faded away, and he slipped to 13th, losing 12 spots by the checkered.

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A Fitting Finale at Swainsboro

Swainsboro Raceway’s 3/8-mile, slightly banked red-clay oval—sitting at 289 feet of elevation—offered multiple lines and plenty of grip, creating exactly the kind of race where momentum, patience, and lane choice mattered.

With Jackson (21 laps), Hughes (8), and Nicely (1) combining to lead every single lap, the Street Stock showdown delivered a competitive, crowd-pleasing finale to cap off Turkey 100 weekend.

Notables :
Roger McKenzie , Cadien Jackson , Rodney Wing and Josh Hellams each won their heat races on Friday night

Photo Credit 📸 That Whynot Kid Photography

11/29/2025

Shock Shift: Zack Mitchell Exits Coltman Farms After Breakout Year

After an 18-month stretch that delivered big wins, big moments, and a few bumps along the way, Zack Mitchell and Coltman Farms Racing have officially gone their separate ways. The move ends Mitchell’s tenure with the Maysville, Georgia-based Super Late Model outfit and sets the stage for a new chapter for both sides.

Why the Split Happened

Mitchell didn’t hide from the truth—this wasn’t drama, it wasn’t chaos, it was simply two parties looking down different roads headed into 2026. He called the split “mutual,” noting that he and team owner Brett Coltman just had “different visions moving forward.” Still, Mitchell made it clear he’s grateful for the opportunity and sees this as a natural time to pivot, not a bad breakup.

A 2025 Season Loaded With Highlights

If you’re judging by results, Mitchell’s run with Coltman Farms was anything but disappointing. Wheeling the No. 57, he delivered one of the strongest seasons of his career, stacking up regional wins all across the Southeast. The crown jewel came at Cherokee Speedway, where he stormed from deep in the field to bag the Blue-Gray 100—a career-defining payday and one of the most memorable drives of the year.

By the Numbers

Mitchell’s 2025 slate was heavy, intense, and productive: over 50 feature starts, double-digit wins, and a pile of top-five and top-ten finishes. The stats paint the picture—a driver and team that were nearly always in the hunt and had become one of the most consistent regional threats by the final months of the season.

Where Coltman Farms Goes From Here

Coltman Farms Racing is shifting gears themselves. The team announced Donald McIntosh for a full national touring run in 2026, pairing him with Tanner English. Notably missing from that announcement? Zack Mitchell. The silence didn’t last long—Mitchell confirmed he was no longer part of the organization, paving the way for Coltman to chase a national-tour identity while he explores his own next move.

What’s Next for Mitchell

Mitchell isn’t stepping away—not even close. He’s sitting on plenty of resources: his family-owned hauler, cars, engines, and the infrastructure to go racing at a high level. He’s actively searching for the next opportunity and fully intends to stay a force in the Super Late Model world in 2026. Once the right deal locks into place, he’ll share it publicly. Until then, he’s loading up, staying sharp, and getting ready for the next green flag.

Photo Credit 📸 That Whynot Kid Photography

11/27/2025

Crate Racin’ USA’s call to allow quick-change rear ends with a +100 lb weight add is the kind of smart, modern update the Street Stock division needed.

This move keeps things affordable, makes gear swaps faster for working-class racers, and lines up with what the rest of the sport already runs — without creating a performance arms race.

🔧 Pros for Racers
• Faster, cheaper gear changes all season long
• More durable, widely available parts
• Less thrashing in the pits between heats and features

⚖️ Competitive Balance
• The 100-pound penalty keeps QC rears from becoming a “must-have” advantage
• Budget teams running 9-inch rears stay fully competitive

📈 Big Picture
This is a progressive but controlled rule change that modernizes the division while protecting the core of crate racing. If CRUSA tweaks the rule as data comes in, this decision should age extremely well.

Rules below ⬇️
https://www.crateracinusa.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=1167065

Photo credit 📸 That Whynot Kid Photography

11/25/2025

Gateway Dirt Nationals: Where St. Louis Turns Into a Colosseum of Clay

Each December, St. Louis transforms into the loudest, wildest indoor arena in dirt racing as the Kubota Gateway Dirt Nationals storm into The Dome at America’s Center. From December 4–6, 2025, the roar under the roof returns — three packed days of heat races, stars, fireworks, and that unmistakable Gateway electricity that hits you the moment you walk in the building.

Where Tradition Meets Thunder

Since its debut in 2016, the Gateway Dirt Nationals has grown into one of the sport’s most iconic winter showcases. It’s where Super Late Models and Open Wheel Modifieds take center stage under NFL-style lights, in a venue built for football but reborn as dirt racing’s winter battleground.

There’s nothing else like it — a stadium sound system shaking your ribs, thousands of fans cheering from every angle, and drivers wrestling their machines on a bullring built inside a dome. This isn’t just racing… this is Gateway.

The 2025 edition delivers wall-to-wall action:
• Thursday – Qualifying & heat races
• Friday – More prelims & survival-of-the-strong mains
• Saturday – The big-money finales where legends are crowned

Can’t make it to The Dome? FloRacing has the entire event live so fans everywhere can feel that St. Louis heartbeat.

The Gateway Vibe — Nothing Else Comes Close

Ask any driver, especially a multi-time champion like Bobby Pierce, and they’ll tell you the same thing:

“Drivers feel like football players at Gateway Dirt Nationals.”
Under the bright lights, surrounded by massive crowds, the adrenaline hits different. The Dome adds a pressure and spectacle that no outdoor track can replicate.

Why Gateway Stands Alone

• An NFL stadium turned dirt colosseum – The Dome becomes the most intense indoor dirt arena in the world. Fans sit right on top of the action, and drivers get that “big game” feeling every time they strap in.

• A roster of giants – It’s invite-only and performance-based. Champions, past winners, and the who’s-who of dirt racing converge for three days of all-out combat. Every lap matters. Every mistake costs.

• A show built for fans – Gateway is as much entertainment as competition. The driver introductions are legendary, the energy is electric, and in 2025, a bonus for the best walkout turns the intros into a must-see moment of their own.

This is why the Gateway Dirt Nationals isn’t just an event — it’s a winter tradition, a spectacle, and a proving ground for the toughest racers in the country.

Past Champions: The Ones Who Tamed The Dome

2024

• Open Wheel Modified: Trevor Neville
• Super Late Model: Brandon Sheppard

2023

• Open Wheel Modified: Drake Troutman
• Super Late Model: Brandon Sheppard

2022

• Open Wheel Modified: Ricky Thornton Jr.
• Super Late Model: Tyler Erb

2021

• Midget: Jonathan Beason
• Open Wheel Modified: Tyler Peterson
• Super Late Model: Tyler Carpenter

2020

• Event cancelled – COVID-19

2019

• Midget: Kyle Larson
• Open Wheel Modified: Derek Losh
• Super Late Model: Tyler Carpenter

2018

• Open Wheel Modified: Mike Harrison
• Super Late Model: Bobby Pierce

2017

• Open Wheel Modified: Ray Bollinger
• Super Late Model: Bobby Pierce

2016

• Open Wheel Modified: Tommie Seets Jr.
• Super Late Model: Scott Bloomquist

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St. Louis, It’s Almost Show Time

Whether you’re in the stands, watching from home, or gearing up to make the trip, the 2025 Gateway Dirt Nationals promises memories, moments, and the kind of raw racing intensity only The Dome can deliver.

Full schedule & live stream:
• Gateway Dirt Nationals Event Info
• FloRacing Live Broadcast

Get ready — because winter racing doesn’t get bigger, louder, or more legendary than Gateway.

11/23/2025

Ragin Cajun Races to Victory and Runner-Up Finishes in Weekend Showcase

Luling, Louisiana’s own Mickey Trosclair, better known across the Gulf South as the “Ragin’ Cajun,” delivered another high-impact weekend at Pike County Speedway during the November 21–22, 2025 doubleheader, rolling into both the Factory Stock and Street Stock divisions and rolling out with hardware — including a big Street Stocks A-Feature victory on Saturday night.

Pike County Speedway Weekend Recap

Trosclair showed up fast, consistent, and dialed-in all weekend:
• Friday, Nov. 21:
• 3rd in Factory Stock
• Competitive Street Stock showing
• Saturday, Nov. 22:
• Runner-up (2nd) in Factory Stock
• 1st place in Street Stocks A-Feature, charging from 5th to the front with precision and patience.

Race-by-Race Breakdown

Factory Stock:
Starting deep in 9th, the Ragin’ Cajun clawed forward seven spots to finish 2nd, putting on a masterclass in traffic management and late-race momentum.

Street Stocks:
From 5th on the grid, Trosclair went to work. Methodical early, aggressive late… and once he hit clean air, the deal was sealed. He advanced four positions to score the A-Feature win.

Qualifying Times:
• Factory Stock – 21.271 sec (9th)
• Street Stocks – 20.159 sec (5th)

Team Effort & Gratitude

After climbing out of the car Saturday night, Trosclair made it clear — the wins and the momentum aren’t just his. He credited his crew, supporters, and everyone behind the scenes who put in the hours that fans never see. Calling himself “blessed,” he emphasized how much this season’s progress reflects the dedication of his entire racing circle.

His program continues to be powered and supported by
• • •
— a tight-knit group that keeps the 1 car sharp every time it unloads.

2025 Season Highlights
• 35 Feature Starts in 2025
• 3 Feature Wins
• 20 Top-Five Finishes
• 27 Top-Ten Finishes

Final Word

Mickey Trosclair’s Pike County weekend was the perfect snapshot of his 2025 season — gritty, focused, and fueled by heart. Running multiple divisions night after night and delivering results in both, the Ragin’ Cajun remains one of the most respected and dangerous racers in Louisiana’s dirt-track lineup. When Trosclair rolls through the gate, fans know one thing: he’s coming to compete.

Photo credit 📸 That Whynot Kid Photography

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