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GARY WEBB just keeps spinning. The veteran race car driver will soon kick off his 50th season behind the wheel of a race car. The Iowa native was inducted into the National Late Model Hall of Fame back in 2008 and will look to add to his 521 wins total during the season. Webb will turn 72 in April.
PRI HAS FILED an amicus brief in a lawsuit between the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Gear Box Z. Inc. (GBZ), arguing against EPA’s contention that the Clean Air Act (CAA) does not allow a motor vehicle to be converted into a racing vehicle used solely for competition. For more on this topic, check out the AFTER WORD column on page 82 of this issue. If you can’t sleep at night, and are adverse to taking sleeping pills, you can use the QR code below to read the entire amicus brief.
https://www.performanceracing.com/sites/ default/files/magazine/89-1.pdf
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LUCAS OIL PRODUCTS has had a major impact on short track racing and they have now promoted their key motorsports coordinator. Dan Robinson has a new expanded role within Lucas Oil’s Motorsports Division, which includes Lucas Oil Speedway in Wheatland. As Vice President of Motorsports Operations, Robinson will be responsible for all operational aspects of the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League and the Lucas Oil MLRA along with Lucas Oil Speedway. His duties will include financial performance, operations, marketing, sponsorships, staffing, human resources, safety, scheduling and event planning. “Dan’s knowledge and experience of the grassroots motorsports industry will help us build on what is an integral part of our marketing strategy,” said Morgan Lucas. “Dan has earned this role with what he has accomplished in Wheatland and we are proud to have him leading our motorsports promotional efforts.”
DIRT EMPIRE MAGAZINE | APRIL/MAY 2021
MATT SHEPPARD will start the 2021 season on probation with the Super DIRTcar Series after an incident during Florida Speedweeks with Max McLaughlin. According to the official complaint, “Event and explanation: During the Feb. 11, 2021 Super DIRTcar Series event at Volusia Speedway Park, driver Matt Sheppard went into the Michael “Max” McLaughlin’s pit area after the feature event was completed. Verbal discussion from Sheppard, escalated into a physical confrontation.” Sheppard will be on probation until July 1.
