Lucas
Oil Late Model Dirt Series Returns to Smoky Mountain June 13
(May
28, 2020) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns
to Smoky Mountain Speedway on Saturday, June 13 for the Mountain
Moonshine Classic presented by East Tennessee Auto Outlet. The
$15,000 to win race is expected to draw many top drivers from
across the country
Tim McCreadie leads the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series point
standings heading into Smoky Mountain Speedway. Jimmy Owens is
closed behind followed by defending series champion, Devin Moran,
and Tyler Erb. Other series regulars include Kyle Bronson, Shane
Clanton, Josh Richards, Brian Shirley, Billy Moyer Jr., Tanner
English, Hudson O’Neal, Tyler Bruening, Earl Pearson Jr.,
Shanon Buckingham, G.R. Smith, and Stormy Scott.
Other regional and area drivers expected include Dale McDowell,
Mike Marlar, Donald McIntosh, Tommy Kerr, Vic Hill, Robby Moses,
Dakotah Knuckles, Ryan King, Brandon Overton, Kyle Strickler,
David Crabtree, and more. Previous Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series
winners at Smoky Mountain Speedway were Casey Roberts in 2014,
Randy Weaver in 2016, Dale McDowell in 2017, and Hudson O’Neal
in 2019.
Also racing on June 13 will be the limited late models for $1,200
to win and the sportsman late models for $800 to win.
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Randy
Weaver Returns to Smoky Mountain Victory Lane!
(May
23, 2020) Randy Weaver made his way back to victory lane
in taking Saturday’s American Crate All-Stars race. Cory
Hedgecock took the lead from the pole position with Weaver quickly
settling into second. Following a caution on lap 13, Weaver began
to turn up the heat on Hedgecock. Weaver kept looking to the outside
to make the pass. Hedgecock moved up to take away Weaver’s
line. Weaver then dropped to the bottom to grab the lead before
the halfway point of the race. Weaver held on to win over Hedgecock
and Eli Beets. (MRM
Racing Photos)
The Topless Outlaw Late Model Series made their first ever visit
to Smoky Mountain Speedway. Cory Hedgecock and Jesse Lowe led
the field to green. Hedgecock grabbed the lead over Lowe with
Kyle Courtney close by. Hedgecock put some distance over the field
in cruising to the win over a hard charging Chase King and Courtney.
Travis Fultz took the Sportsman late model win. Fultz got the
early lead over Jed Emert. Fultz eventually put distance between
himself and Emert in cruising to the win. |
full results
East TN
Dirt Tracks Announce Revised Scheduling for 2020!
(April
22, 2020) East Tennessee dirt track owners, Mitch McCarter
(411), Roger Sellers (Smoky Mountain), Gary Hall (Tazewell), and
Landon Stallard (Volunteer) have recently held a series of meetings
to discuss a variety of topics concerning dirt tracks in the East
Tennessee area centering on a central theme of how we can all
be better if we work together. Exciting progress has been made
with the goal in the future of a common rulebook, combined points
funds, among other items that will be discussed in detail going
forward.
However, with the current situation that our country is facing
in regards to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the main focus
is getting all of the tracks back open and operational for our
racers, fans, sponsors, and staff. A newly revised collective
schedule for 2020 has been published at the end of this statement.
The schedule has been developed with much input from all parties
involved. Each track having its own schedule of special events
and weekly events with as little overlap as possible with our
neighboring track. Support classes for each date will be confirmed
and published by each track as the opening date approaches. We
hope that our fans and racers are as excited as we are for the
future - let's go racing!!! |
full press release
Smoky
Mountain Speedway's Rockin' with the Stars Event Postponed
(April
1, 2020) Track officials with Smoky Mountain Speedway
have announced that the annual Rockin' with the Stars event featuring
the Southern All Stars Super Late Model Series scheduled for Friday,
April 24th has been postponed. We are working with the series
to find a suitable make-up date for both parties involved.
Unfortunately, our country is still going through unprecedented
times with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. We are going to
strictly adhere to federal, state, local, and public health official
guidelines regarding social distancing and limiting crowd sizes
to stem the spread of the virus. Please stay safe and lets work
together to defeat this invisible enemy. We look forward to getting
back to racing and enjoying the sport that we all love so much.
The next scheduled event for Smoky Mountain Speedway is the Memorial
Day Mayhem in the Mountains event on Saturday, May 23rd. It will
feature the American Crate All Stars Series ($5000 to win), Topless
Outlaws Late Model Series ($5000 to win), and Sportsman Late Models
($1200 to win).
Marlar
Madness; Tennessean Slides Weiss to Win at Smoky Mountain!
(March
7, 2020) Just like on the college basketball court, Saturday
night’s World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series
race featured two of the best in the sport up against each other
with the pressure on the line and a big trophy awaiting the winner.
By the time 60 laps around Smoky Mountain Speedway were complete,
the packed grandstands had been treated to an incredible race
that saw home-state hero Mike Marlar regain the lead after a late
restart and bring it back to the checkered flag for his first
ever Tennessee Tipoff victory. (MRM
Racing Photos)
The 2018 Series champion made the winning move on 2019 Rookie
of the Year Ricky Weiss in a big slidejob for the lead with just
over two laps remaining to secure the victory, Weiss settling
for the runner-up spot. Josh Richards crossed in third after a
climb from 10th and strong presence inside the top-five all race
long.
Polesitter Chris Madden, of Gray Court, SC, led the field to
the drop of the green with Brandon Sheppard and Marlar, from Winfield,
TN, on his heels as he pulled away to a nice gap before suffering
a reported power steering issue on lap 25, ending his night early.
By then, Weiss had made his way to the runner-up position from
eighth, picking off cars one at a time down low before inheriting
the lead from Madden’s misfortune under the caution.
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Track Announces
2020 Plans for Support Classes!
(February
18, 2020) The support class program at Smoky Mountain
in 2019 was well received by drivers and owners alike so we have
made a few minor adjustments and plan on duplicating that in 2020.
Drivers were very appreciative of our investment in the local
racing scene. We were able to offer a points championship for
running a limited amount of races instead of investing an entire
season. Thanks to our great partners, we awarded perfect attendance
drivers with not only cash, but great contingency awards. Our
champions (Chase King - LLM and Jed Emert - Sportsman) also received
trophies, big checks, custom designed championship t-shirts, and
Hoosier Racing embroidered jackets. (Heath
Lawson Photo)
Limited Late Models and Sportsman Late Models will compete at
all SMS events in 2020. A total of 8 races, however one change
from 2019, Each driver will be able to drop one race at the end
of the season. The best 7 finishes will determine the champions
in 2020. The race dates and purse structures are posted at the
end of this press release. |
full press release
(May
28, 2020) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returns
to Smoky Mountain Speedway on Saturday, June 13 for the Mountain
Moonshine Classic presented by East Tennessee Auto Outlet. The
$15,000 to win race is expected to draw many top drivers from
across the country
(May
23, 2020) Randy Weaver made his way back to victory lane
in taking Saturday’s American Crate All-Stars race. Cory
Hedgecock took the lead from the pole position with Weaver quickly
settling into second. Following a caution on lap 13, Weaver began
to turn up the heat on Hedgecock. Weaver kept looking to the outside
to make the pass. Hedgecock moved up to take away Weaver’s
line. Weaver then dropped to the bottom to grab the lead before
the halfway point of the race. Weaver held on to win over Hedgecock
and Eli Beets. (
(April
22, 2020) East Tennessee dirt track owners, Mitch McCarter
(411), Roger Sellers (Smoky Mountain), Gary Hall (Tazewell), and
Landon Stallard (Volunteer) have recently held a series of meetings
to discuss a variety of topics concerning dirt tracks in the East
Tennessee area centering on a central theme of how we can all
be better if we work together. Exciting progress has been made
with the goal in the future of a common rulebook, combined points
funds, among other items that will be discussed in detail going
forward. 
(April
1, 2020) Track officials with Smoky Mountain Speedway
have announced that the annual Rockin' with the Stars event featuring
the Southern All Stars Super Late Model Series scheduled for Friday,
April 24th has been postponed. We are working with the series
to find a suitable make-up date for both parties involved.
(March
7, 2020) Just like on the college basketball court, Saturday
night’s World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series
race featured two of the best in the sport up against each other
with the pressure on the line and a big trophy awaiting the winner.
By the time 60 laps around Smoky Mountain Speedway were complete,
the packed grandstands had been treated to an incredible race
that saw home-state hero Mike Marlar regain the lead after a late
restart and bring it back to the checkered flag for his first
ever Tennessee Tipoff victory. (
(February
18, 2020) The support class program at Smoky Mountain
in 2019 was well received by drivers and owners alike so we have
made a few minor adjustments and plan on duplicating that in 2020.
Drivers were very appreciative of our investment in the local
racing scene. We were able to offer a points championship for
running a limited amount of races instead of investing an entire
season. Thanks to our great partners, we awarded perfect attendance
drivers with not only cash, but great contingency awards. Our
champions (Chase King - LLM and Jed Emert - Sportsman) also received
trophies, big checks, custom designed championship t-shirts, and
Hoosier Racing embroidered jackets. (
