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ELLISVILLE, Fla. — The bitterly sad news hit the short track racing world like an unexpected gut punch, and it’s since had a significant effect on the sport that reaches far and wide ever since it happened on June 7, 1995. That was the date when a small Piper Cherokee negotiating its way through foggy skies crashed in a swamp near Gainesville, Fla., taking away the lives of several members of driver James Powell III’s family, including his parents James “Buddy” Powell and Elizabeth Powell,...more

ELLISVILLE, Fla. (Oct. 24) — Four-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series champion Earl Pearson Jr. took advantage of an opportunity to race a little closer to his home in Jacksonville, Fla., when he competed and finished second in the 25th edition of the Powell Family Memorial held in late October at All-Tech Raceway. Not only was it a rare non-Florida Speedweeks appearance in his home state, it also marked Pearson’s first-ever appearance behind the wheel of a 604 Crate Late Model. The...more

ELLISVILLE, Fla. (May 27) — Gaffney, S.C. driver Dillon Brown became the first two-time winner of the season on the Newsome Raceway Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series and rolled around All-Tech Raceway as the leader for the entire distance Saturday night in the 50-lap Harvey Jones Memorial to pocket a victory worth $10,000 in the third edition of the prestigious race at the half-mile oval. The event honors the memory of a very successful driver who raced well into his 70s, and was a...more

(Eastaboga, AL - March 7, 2025) – America’s Leader in Racing is gearing up for an electrifying 2025 season as the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series enters its 21st year of competition. The upcoming season will see the nation’s premier dirt late model racers battle across six states and 15 different tracks, with a record-breaking payout and marquee events set to highlight an intense championship chase. The 2025 schedule features 12 events paying $10,000 or...more

(Eastaboga, AL - October 4, 2024) — All-Tech Raceway has announced the cancellation of the 29th Annual Powell Family Memorial, originally scheduled for October 17-19, 2024. The decision comes in response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which has impacted local communities and other parts of the Southeast. Wendell Durrance, promoter of All-Tech Raceway, shared the heartbreak of the decision, calling it one of the hardest he's ever made. "Out of respect for the affected...more

(Eastaboga, AL - September 4, 2025) – The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series has announced that the 30th Annual Powell Family Memorial, originally scheduled for October 16-18 at All-Tech Raceway in Lake City, Florida, has been removed from the 2025 schedule. With a challenging season from weather and other factors, All-Tech Raceway has chosen to operate the event independently, and the series supports that decision with hopes of All-Tech returning to the...more

(Eastaboga, AL – January 24, 2026) – Crate Racin’ USA officials have officially released the 2026 Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Dirt Late Model Series schedule, marking Season 22 for America’s Leader in Racing. The upcoming season promises to be one of the most ambitious and competitive in series history, featuring marquee events, historic returns, a brand-new venue, and one of the strongest point funds in the crate racing landscape. The 2026 tour will span seven states,...more