Top Dirt Late Model drivers skip Halloween race for championship focus
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:24 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Several top drivers from the Dirt Late Model series will not compete in the $50,000 Halloween race at Portsmouth Raceway Park on October 31, 2026. Brandon Sheppard, Jonathan Davenport, and Bobby Pierce are opting to rest ahead of the World Finals at Charlotte, where the season culminates. In contrast, Ricky Thornton Jr. will participate in the Portsmouth doubleheader, seeking to add to his recent successes. This weekend also features the National 100 at East Alabama Motor Speedway, where competitors will face a revised layout and surface for improved racing conditions. The split among drivers highlights different strategies as the season approaches its conclusion.
- •Ricky Thornton Jr. seeks to extend a four-race winning streak in Ohio.
- •Brandon Sheppard and Jonathan Davenport are resting for championship contention.
- •The National 100 introduces a revamped track layout in Alabama.
- •Cody Overton gains momentum after his first World of Outlaws win.
- •The World of Outlaws Late Model Series season concludes next week at Charlotte.
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"The nation's top Dirt Late Model drivers skip the $50,000 Halloween race to rest for the World Finals at Charlotte. See who is racing where.
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