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Richards wins Pepsi Nationals at I-55
(Pevely, MO) Josh Richards continued his assault on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series record book – and the top spot in the points standings – with a convincing victory in Saturday night’s 29th annual Pepsi Nationals at I-55 Raceway. PHOTO CREDIT: STLRacingPhotos.com/WOOlms.com


Stovall snares MARS top prize at I-55
(Pevely, MO) Jesse Stovall of Galena, MO picked up the win at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, MO last Saturday night. Stovall, second in MARS points, struggled in his heat race and was forced to run a B feature.


MARS trifecta weekend includes Highland, Paducah, I-55
(Republic, MO) The MARS DIRTcar Series and the top drivers from the UMP DIRTcar Series will go head to head for a $15,000 Tri-State Trifecta that will include Highland Speedway in Highland, IL; Paducah International Raceway in Paducah, KY and I-55 Raceway in Pevely, MO. Each race will pay $5,000 to win and $400 to start.


Dollansky claims Ironman title at I-55 Raceway
(Pevely, MO) Craig Dollansky was breathless in victory lane on Saturday night after capturing the Ironman 55 at hot and humid I-55 Raceway, but he still managed to crack a smile as he celebrated his seventh World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the season.


Moyer breaks through on Summer Nationals tour at I-55
(Pevely, MO) Billy Moyer finally added his name to the list of winners during the DIRTcar Summer Nationals Hell Tour after winning Saturday night at I-55 Raceway. PHOTO CREDIT: STLRacingPhotos.com


'Party in Pevely' falls victim to expected cold and rain
(Pevely, MO) Mother Nature just simply won't cooperate with the DIRTcar Roundup, better known as the Party in Pevely. After moving the event to March 24-26 at I-55 Raceway as a kick off to the DIRTcar UMP Racing season, officials have decided today that the weather outlook, which includes everything from freezing temperatures and snow flurries to rain, won't allow the event to be run this weekend.


Korte looks to rekindle magic this weekend at i-55 Raceway
(Pevely, MO) Two-time DIRTcar Late Model national champion Randy "King Kong" Korte is back. Out for almost all of 2010 with an injury, Korte makes his return to storied I-55 Raceway this weekend in the hugely popular DIRTcar UMP Roundup, better known as the Party in Pevely.


DIRTcar Roundup at I-55 coming March 24-26
(Pevely, MO) The 2011 racing season in St. Louis comes to life March 24-26 with the DIRTcar Roundup - better known as the "Party in Pevely" - at storied I-55 Raceway. One of the largest events in short track racing features eight divisions of DIRTcar UMP Racing with drivers from the Midwest and beyond.


Babb outduels Moyer at I-55
(Pevely, MO) Shannon Babb finally reached the Promised Land in a World of Outlaws Late Model Series event at I-55 Raceway. And the 36-year-old star from Moweaqua, Ill., did it in breathtaking fashion, outdueling the red-hot Billy Moyer in a classic battle to capture Saturday night’s 28th annual Pepsi Nationals. PHOTO CREDIT: Jimmy Dearing.WorldOfOutlaws.com


Pivotal Saturday at I-55
(Pevely, MO) Josh Richards and Darrell Lanigan know how much they have riding on the 28th annual Pepsi Nationals this Saturday night (Sept. 18) at I-55 Raceway. With Richards leading the World of Outlaws Late Model Series standings by just two points over Lanigan entering the 55-lap, $10,000-to-win event at the action-packed track outside St. Louis, neither driver can afford the slightest misstep.


Moyer flies MARS checkers at I-55 Raceway
(Pevely, MO) Billy Moyer of Batesville, AR sweeps the MARS / UMP Challenge by winning the feature event at I-55 Raceway in Pevely, MO. Moyer started the $5,000 to win feature from the sixth position and tracked down race long leader Jeremy Payne of Springfield, MO near the half way point of the forty lap affair. PHOTO CREDIT: Ron Mitchell


Meyers celebrates thrilling 'Ironman 55'
(Pevely, MO) 55 laps at I-55 Raceway and the Second Annual Ironman 55 came down to the final one and just a couple of feet on the race track as Jason Meyers won a thriller over Lucas Wolfe on the final circuit. Wolfe used a huge slide job coming off turn four to take the lead on the 55th and final lap, with Meyers winning a drag race down the front straightaway by a mere 0.092 seconds, which was the closest finish of the season. PHOTO CREDIT: Doug Vandeventer Photo