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World of Outlaws Late Models Expands Winner Circle Program

World of OutlawsWorld of Outlaws Late Models Expands Winner Circle Program

The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series has announced its Winner Circle program will expand from the top 12 teams to the top 15 teams following the success of the opening weekend at Volusia Speedway Park (Barberville, Florida).

The Winner Circle program will now pay $2,500 a month to each of the top 15 full-time drivers from February to November. This means that a contracted team that runs the entire season and maintains a top 15 points position can earn up to $25,000.

The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models continues its 2023 season during the DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia on February 16–18. For more information, visit worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels.

Motorsports Hall of Fame of America Announces Class of 2023

The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) has unveiled its class of 2023, who will be honored at MSHFA’s milestone 35th annual induction ceremony presented by Toyota Racing at the Shores Resort & Spa, Tuesday, March 7.

This year’s honorees include “the Father of the Corvette and Corvette racing” Zora Arkus-Duntov (Sports Cars), national champion driver and trailblazing USAC official Henry Banks (Historic), one of America’s most successful enduro riders, Dick Burleson (Motorcycles), air racing superstar Art Chester (Aviation), one of NASCAR’s most innovative crew chiefs, Ray Evernham (Stock Cars), early NASCAR fan favorite Fonty Flock (Historic), one of the NHRA’s 50 Greatest All-Time Drivers, Darrell Gwynn (Drag Racing), prolific land-speed record-setter Ab Jenkins (Speed Records) and two men who revolutionized race track emergency services, Drs. Stephen Olvey and Terry Trammell (Open Wheel).

The MSHFA Induction Ceremony presented by Toyota Racing will be preceded by the traditional “Heroes of Horsepower” presented by Firestone reception and strolling dinner at the MSHFA Museum on the grounds of Daytona International Speedway, Monday, March 6. For more information, including how to purchase tickets, visit mshf.com.

For more racing news, visit Performance Racing Industry’s (PRI) website.