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EASTABOGA, Ala. (June 1) — It’s doubleheader time on the Newsome Raceway Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series, and for the first time this season the Adam Stewart-managed touring series will stage two separate races at two different tracks in a single weekend. The first stop will be Fri., June 2 at the Shannon Littleton-operated I-75 Raceway in Niota, Tenn., marking the traveling circuit’s return to the oval after an absence of nearly six years. The touring series’ last appearance at...more

(Eastaboga, AL - September 27, 2024) The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series heads to the Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL for the 4th Annual Red Farmer Tribute on October 4th and 5th. This event is set to honor legendary NASCAR Hall of Famer Red Farmer, a true icon of the sport, and promises to deliver thrilling action both nights. Friday night's feature will pay $3,700 to-win, followed by an even more impressive $6,000 to-win showdown on Saturday...more

(Eastaboga, AL - October 4, 2024) – Cory Hedgecock extended his Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series dominance at the Talladega Short Track, leading flag-to-flag to capture the victory in the 37-lap Jerry Goodwin Challenge feature event. Hedgecock, from Loudon, Tennessee, delivered a commanding performance, claiming his fourth consecutive win at the legendary oval, dating back to 2023 when he won three straight, including a sweep of the Red Farmer Tribute...more

(Talladega, AL – October 5, 2024) – The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series witnessed a dominant performance by Cory Hedgecock as he swept the Red Farmer Tribute Weekend at Talladega Short Track for the second consecutive year. Hedgecock led all 60 laps on night two to claim his fifth straight series victory at the historic Alabama venue, a streak that dates back to the spring of 2023. Hedgecock, from Loudon, TN, started on the pole and quickly set the pace,...more

Eastaboga, AL – Crate Racin’ USA officials have released the 2023 Winter Shootout Series schedule, which serves as a “mini-series” of events that run prior to the start of the regular Touring Division season. The 2023 Winter Shootout Series schedule will see all events on the mini tour take place in the month of January, with scheduled events coinciding with long-time winter/off-season staples at their respective facilities. The 2023 Winter Shootout Series will bring in the New Year with...more

EASTABOGA, AL (Thursday, January 5th - Saturday, January 7th, 2023) - Photos from the 32nd Annual Ice Bowl at the Talladega Short Track held January 5-7, 2023! Ray Cook collected his third Talladega Short Track Ice Bowl Victory in the 32nd Running of the event presented by Racecar Engineering! Cook would overcome two early race incidents and work his way through the field passing Sam Seawright with 8 laps remaining when Seawright would blow a right rear tire. Chris Jones would finish second,...more