Hoffman Scores at Oakshade
Nick Hoffman Scores in Oakshade Opener
Returns to Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals victory lane for the first time since July 5
WAUSEON, Ohio – July 15, 2016 – Nick Hoffman had some work to do in the opener of the first ever DIRT Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals double-header at Oakshade Raceway on Friday night as had to battle past a hard-charging Brian Ruhlman and Cory Daugherty to score his series-leading fifth win of the tour.
The current points leader started back in the field but made easy work of several of his competitors. Cory Daugherty put up a several lap fight but Hoffman battled around. Then he started to reel in Ruhlman as Ruhlman closed in on the tail of the field.
Through traffic, Ruhlman opened a lane on the bottom for Hoffman to get around. Ruhlman tried to run him back down but Hoffman held him off. Through the closing laps and a late restart, Hoffman continued to be the class of the field.
David Mielke Scores Merritt Win
David Mielke Scores Merritt Speedway Win
The series returns to action on Friday at Oakshade Speedway
LAKE CITY, Mich. - July 14, 2016 - David Mielke battled Nick Hoffman through the first half of the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals feature at Merritt Speedway on Thursday night and came out on top for his first win of the season.
Hoffman led the field to the green flag as Mielke bided his time. Mielke finally got his chance, battling past Hoffman on the bottom side to take over the lead. As Hoffman faded, Mielke expanded his lead on the field.
Rain Cancels Shadyhill
Rain Forces Cancellation of Summer Nationals at Shadyhill Speedway
MEDARYVILLE, Ind. – July 13, 2016 – Rain has forced the cancellation of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals events scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, July 13, at Shadyhill Speedway in Medaryville, Ind.
The DIRTcar Summer Nationals event will not be rescheduled. The DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals event at Shadyhill will be rescheduled for Saturday, Aug. 27.
Rain Forces Cancellation of Plymouth
Rain Forces Cancellation of Summer Nationals at Plymouth Speedway
PLYMOUTH, Ind. – July 12, 2016 – Rain has forced the cancellation of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals events scheduled for tonight, Tuesday, July 12, at Plymouth (Ind.) Speedway.
The events will not be rescheduled.
The DIRTcar Summer Nationals and DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals return to action on Wednesday, July 13 at Shadyhill Speedway in Medaryville, Ind.
Mike Harrison Rising in Final Push
Mike Harrison On the Rise, Balances Racing with Life in Final Summit Modified Nationals Stretch
By Brendan Capria
CONCORD, N.C. – July 11, 2016 – Looking back into racing history, fans of the sport have readily-available statistics as to why drivers rise to greatness. For Mike Harrison however, it is the how that is difficult to overlook. Though Harrison has the numbers to stake his claim in DIRTcar Racing, the black-and-white numbers are not as lustrous as the color behind the paper.
In 2015, Harrison became the DIRTcar Summit Racing Equipment Modified Nationals champion, the DIRTcar UMP Modified National champion and Southern Illinois region champion in 2015. The Highland Creek, Ill., amassed 36 wins, 11 top-five and three top-ten finishes in 60 starts.
As the Summit Modified Nationals enters its final 2016 stretch, Harrison, sitting second in the championship standings, is poised to claim another title – his fifth. He is just three points out of the lead.
