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not once but twice because we could not find paper to print on. How insane! But we over came those challenges and kept pressing forward.

In late 2022 and through 2023 we are very happy to be branching out with new retail partners. You can now find Dirt Empire Magazine on the rack at Barnes & Noble stores, Books-A-Million stores and Tractor Supply Co. stores, as well as several local retailers across the country.

By Adam Cornell

SINCE THE VERY inception of Dirt Empire Magazine, I’ve tried to use this space to talk about some of the challenges and changes that we have had to face in the publication of this title. I wanted to bring everyone along on the journey from the start, as Dirt Empire doesn’t succeed without all of you. So, as we begin the quest of a third year, I thought it would be good to look back on the last two years and share some of adjustments we’re making going forward.

From the moment that we published our first issue, the dirt track racing industry has been supportive, despite our ups and downs. In 2021, I nearly died from Covid, and yet, the support I personally received from the racing community was unbelieveable. I will never forget the kind words from supporters and competitors alike. Personally, I will always reflect on that time and use it to propel myself to try to be a better person.

In 2022 we faced an unprecented global paper shortage - to the point where we had to postpone printing an issue,

With the commitments that we’ve made to the retailers, they wanted a more structured production calendar for each year. This leads us to a new adjustment.

Starting with this issue, we will be moving to a bi-monthly production schedule tied into the months of the year. With six issues a year it will help us pile the best photos and stories into each issue. Our subscribers will receive every issue you’ve paid for. So, if you purchased an 8-issue subscription, you will receive 8 issues. If you have trusted us with a multi-year subscription, you will receive every issue you paid for. Thank you, subscribers! I am confident you will continue to love each chapter Dirt Empire releases over the upcoming years!

With that out of the way, I cannot wait for all the things coming up. We will be exhibiting at the PRI show in Indianapolis in December at (appropriately) booth 410. I hope to see many of you there. Stop by and say hello and pick up some cool Dirt Empire swag!

I’m also looking forward to the 2023 racing season already. I know, I know, we literally just finished the 2022 season, but 2023 will be here in a hurry and with it we have even more great racing to look forward to. There are so many young drivers moving up through the ranks that it feels like we are on the cusp of an explosion of new talent that will demand our attention in 2023. I look forward to the interviews and amazing photos the veterans and newcomers will provide!

No doubt challenges will persist, but isn’t that life? We can only plan and execute and let all the variables dictate our successes.

Here at Dirt Empire Magazine we are thankful for the successes we’ve had and the opportunities that have presented themselves, and we are looking for ways to be even better. In 2023 we plan on making the Dirt Empire experience even more enjoyable for everyone. We are happy you’re along for the ride.

Now for some self-promotion:

Besides Dirt Empire Magazine, I am also a novelist. If you’re interested in supporting Dirt Empire Magazine vicariously, you can check out my novels, The Catskills and Hollow Pointe on Amazon.com or at Barnes and Noble and Books-A-Million (though you may have to go online or special order the books at the stores.) I’ve always felt books and magazine subscriptions make the best gifts. If you’re looking to give a gift to that person who loves dirt track racing, a subscription to Dirt Empire Magazine will make you their favorite person. If you have those friends that aren’t into dirt track racing, we need to have a talk about the unsavory characters you’ve been hanging with lately. But also, the best gift you could give them is a book from the publisher of Dirt Empire Magazine!

I hope 2022 was a good and successful year for you and your loved ones. I hope 2023 brings happiness and good things to all of you out there in the Empire!

Let’s go racing!

Though Dirt Empire Magazine is my primary focus these days, I’ve penned multiple books including two thrillers, and several childrens’ books. Though not associated with dirt track racing, these make the perfect gift for those people in your life who already have a subscription to Dirt Empire Magazine. Shameless self-promotion now concluded.