Lighter Side of Dirt

the lighter side of DIRT

QUICK QUIZ

Question: What is Fremont Speedway champion Nate Dussel doing right now?

A) Attempting to wash some errant track dust from his eyes.

B) Cooling himself down on a very warm, humid night.

C) Working on product placement for a prospective future sponsor.

D) Celebrating like there’s no tomorrow.

Your first 3 guesses don’t count.

NATE DUSSEL DIY CELEBRATION KIT*

*Must be 21 years or older and wearing a fire safety suit for protection.

YOU’VE BEEN WARNED!

Whether it is for pandemic protection or not getting plastered with Northern

Ohio mud pellets, Duane

Zablocki has a piece of really good advice on the rear of his top wing.

Photos by Rick Sherer

the lighter side of DIRT

THE TUCKASEE TOILET BOWL race at Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee was rescheduled from February to March 11th, 12th & 13th 2021. Whether sitting or standing, winners Tanner English in the Super Late Models, Beau Deyoung in the UMP Open Wheel Modifieds and Matt Cooper in the 604 Crate Late Models are proud of their new thrones.

Photos: Josh James Artwork Photos: David Giles

TOM AND FRAN CHIAPPELLI like to use their Sprint Car not just to advertise their sponsors but also to advertise their ideas and their motivations. The nose wing features a quote from author Michael Nolan about why they are so passionate about hauling their car to Port Royal Speedway every Saturday night.

Meanwhile, the quote on the dash is Latin and translates roughly to “don’t let the bastards grind you down” According to photographer David Giles, it was originated by British Army intelligence agents at the beginning of World War 2 and adopted by U.S. Army General “Vinegar” Joe Stilwell and 1964 presidential candidate Barry Goldwater.

“Go-karts are what you ride at amusement parks. Karts are what you race at racetracks.” - Bill Blumer Jr.

PITSIDE PARTY GAMES

The MLRA tour can get to be a grind, particularly during a pandemic, but these guys found some levity during 2020. No one has ever had more fun grinding a tire than Casey Mooneyham at Outlaw Motor Speedway while Brett Ladenhoff doffs an air filter at Tri-City Speedway.

Photos: Todd Boyd

Photo: Donna Rosenstengal

COMFORT ZONE

World of Outlaws 2021 regular James McFadden grabbed a few quiet moments to himself as he reflects on a successful, but difficult, year spent racing in America and his home country of Australia that was often punctuated by travel restrictions between the two countries due to COVID. Perhaps no one has dealt with more red tape trying to get to the racetrack.

the lighter side of DIRT

VINTAGE T-SHIRTS WITH holes, or new designs that are wholly awesome! We don’t care, if it’s a cool looking racing tee, we love ‘em!

HOLEY SHIRTS

THROWBACK TO THROWBACK

The 14th Annual Bob Miller Reading Racing Reunion was in 1999 and the drivers shown on the front of the collectible shirt were Kenny Brightbill (19),Gerald Chamberlain (76),Jimmy Horton (3) and Tommy Long. Submitted by Mike Feltenberger

OUTLAW TRAVELER

Brad Furr was a regular competitor with the World of Outlaws and the WoO Gumout series at the turn of the century but this shirt came from California before he hit the road full-time. Submitted by David Giles

HOLEY SHIRTS

If you have a favorite vintage t-shirt or a new design that grabs your eye, send it to Dirt Empire Magazine at zoch24@hotmail.com with a quick quip about why you love it.

PRETTY IN PINK

Three-time IMCA Super Nationals champion Mark Noble campaigned the Wolf Racing/Larry Groen Breast Cancer Awareness 74 in the 2009 event and likely sold a lot of this design. Submitted by Chad Meyer