BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Recapping the 44th annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park with a list of superlatives from two UMP DIRTcar-sanctioned events and three World of Outlaws Late Model Series shows at the half-mile oval (complete Speedweeks coverage):

Best driver: Without a doubt, it was Shane Clanton of Zebulon, Ga. The superlatives surrounding the 39-year-old driver’s 2015 DIRTcar Nationals performance could fill a volume all its own, but the basic fact is this: he won four of the MORE

OCALA, Fla. — Recapping the fourth annual Bubba Army Winternationals at Bubba Raceway Park with a list of superlatives from one UMP DIRTcar-sanctioned event and two World of Outlaws Late Model Series shows at the 3/8-mile trioval (complete Speedweeks coverage):

Best driver: Josh Richards, of course. Proving that he didn’t lose a step while sitting out most of the 2014 season with nerve problems in his hands, the 26-year-old star from Shinnston, W.Va., contended for victory in all three races. MORE

Chub Frank didn’t have a preconceived plan to make his time on stage during Nov. 9’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series awards banquet a touching, emotional moment with his wife Mary. He simply wanted to let everyone know how much he appreciates his better half.

“I didn’t think about it beforehand,” said the 52-year-old Frank, reflecting later on his decision to summon his wife to join him in the spotlight as he was honored for his fifth-place finish in the 2014 WoO points standings. MORE