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(Eastaboga, AL - November 4, 2024) - Fresh off its inaugural points event at the Dirt Track at Charlotte, the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series heads into the final off weeks of the season as teams gear up for the trip south to Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, GA, on Friday, November 22nd, and Saturday, November 23rd. Needmore will welcome the series back for the 13th Annual Early Bird 50, paying $10,000 to win on Saturday night; all the prelim action is...more

(Eastaboga, AL - February 9th, 2025) — Crate Racin' USA is excited to announce its participation in the prestigious 52nd Annual Racing Promotion Monthly (RPM) Daytona Workshop, taking place February 9-11, 2025, at The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. This annual event, a hallmark of racing promotion and industry networking, coincides with Daytona Beach’s iconic Speedweek, featuring more than 10 days of racing action at both Daytona Beach-area short tracks and the renowned...more

(Swainsboro, GA - November 29, 2024) – The 2024 Turkey 100 weekend kicked off in thrilling fashion Thursday night at Swainsboro Raceway with 50 drivers battling for coveted spots in the $10,000-to-win main event, part of the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series. The opening night featured a series of intense action, as competitors took on Chevrolet Performance Heat Races to secure their places in Saturday's season-ending showdown. The evening's festivities...more

(Pigeon Forge, TN - January 21, 2025) – The 2024 Crate Racin' USA Banquet, held this past weekend at Dollywood's HeartSong Lodge & Resort in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, celebrated the achievements of racers across multiple divisions and touring series, crowning six champions and recognizing outstanding contributions to the sport. With a beautiful backdrop of the Great Smokey Mountains at the resort, the evening was filled with excitement as drivers and teams gathered to honor the season’s...more

(Eastaboga, AL - January 13, 2025) – The 10th Annual Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Winter Shootout Series continues its thrilling season with the second weekend of racing action, as drivers and teams head to the Sunshine State for the 6th Annual DirtCar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL, from January 22-25, 2025. The event promises excitement with a $10,000-to-win feature race on Saturday, January 25th, and additional opportunities to earn points...more

(Eastaboga, AL - February 10, 2025) – For the first time in Crate Racin' USA Winter Shootout Series history, the mini-series is making its way to Sweetwater, TN, for a thrilling weekend of racing at the I-75 Raceway. The 7th Annual Sweetheart event, paying $3,000 to win, will serve as the third weekend of the Winter Shootout and set the stage for the highly anticipated championship weekend next week in Clewiston, FL. The Sweetheart has been a staple event at the now-closed 4-11 Motor Speedway,...more

(Clewiston, FL – February 21, 2025) – The highly anticipated opening night of the 3rd Annual Swamp Cabbage 100 at Hendry County Motorsports Park kicked off with electrifying action as drivers from across the nation took to the track for an unforgettable evening. Friday marked the first-ever visit by the Crate Racin’ USA Winter Shootout Series to the “Southern Most Dirt Track in the USA,” making it the fifth Florida venue to host the popular mini-series. The series, directed by Adam Stewart,...more

(Eastaboga, AL - January 13, 2025) – The 10th Annual Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Winter Shootout Series continues its thrilling season with the second weekend of racing action, as drivers and teams head to the Sunshine State for the 6th Annual DirtCar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL, from January 22-25, 2025. The event promises excitement with a $10,000-to-win feature race on Saturday, January 25th, and additional opportunities to earn points...more

(Eastaboga, AL - January 2nd, 2025) – The 2025 racing season for Crate Racin' USA officially begins this weekend with the highly anticipated 34th Annual Ice Bowl at the Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama. Drivers and teams from across the country have already begun arriving, ready to take on three action-packed days of racing across nine divisions. This weekend's events will mark the opening of the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Winter Shootout Series, which kicks off...more

(Eastaboga, AL — January 8, 2025) - Crate Racin’ USA officials, in collaboration with Dollywood’s HeartSong Resort & Lodge, have announced the rescheduling of the Annual Awards Banquet and Promoter’s Meeting due to increased confidence in a potentially hazardous winter storm. The event, originally planned for this weekend, will now take place the following weekend, on Friday, January 17, 2024, and Saturday, January 18, 2024. Revised Schedule: Friday, January 17, 2024: “Taste of RPM” Promoter’s...more