A consistent comment from drivers the past few years, this year especially, has been the level of competition in Dirt Late Models. The quality of equipment and the quick dissemination of baseline setup information have flattened the learning curve for many. First-time at a track? A quick call to your chassis manufacturer and a few drivers and you’re in the ballpark. Not only setups, but also the reliability and maintenance of equipment have also moved up several notches.

It wasn’t too long MORE

Eldora Speedway's World 100 is an event like no other in Dirt Late Model racing. With the number of race teams in attendance, the history of the event, the desire by drivers and teams to win the famed globed trophy, media coverage and the sheer number of fans who attend the event annually make it a premier event. Many call it the Super Bowl of Dirt Late Model racing.

When you look at the premier events in all forms of racing — the Daytona 500 for NASCAR, Indy 500 for the IRL, Monaco for F1, the MORE

This year's UMP DIRTcar weekly points chase was contested between primarily two drivers, Dennis Erb Jr., the 2007-08 champion, and Jason Feger, who earned for his first UMP championship. The drivers and their respective teams gave fans a fantastic championship that went to the bitter end of the racing season. Both have endured the month-long Hell Tour, otherwise known as the Summernationals, which, as the points are tabulated, is all but required in order to have a shot at the season MORE