News

Richer Runner-Up Prize Added Intrigue to Silver Dollar Nationals Finale

The drivers who restarted closest to race-long leader Ricky Thornton Jr. with 10 circuits remaining in Saturday night’s 16th annual Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals all wanted to win. But they had two opportunities to hit jackpot at Shelby County Speedway. | RaceWire

1d ago

2026 Lucas Oil Silver Dollar Nationals Results at Shelby County Speedway

The Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals visited Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, for the first time in the event's 16 years as Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series — and current Iowa resident Ricky Thornton Jr. capitalized in leading all 80 laps Saturday for his first event victory.

2d ago

Bobby Pierce Finds Relief Amid Father's Recovery at Silver Dollar Nationals

HARLAN, Iowa (July 17) — Bobby Pierce was back in his office — his race car seat — Friday at Shelby County Speedway. It wasn’t just like old times, though, because his father Bob wasn’t there by his side. | RaceWire

3d ago

2026 Lucas Oil Silver Dollar Nationals Starting Lineup: Ricky Thornton Jr. On Pole

After Friday's double-heat race program at Shelby County Speedway, Ricky Thornton Jr. edged Bobby Pierce atop the passing-points charts to earn the pole position for Saturday's $52,000-to-win Silver Dollar Nationals finale.

3d ago

After Sleepy Heats, Shelby County Delivers Feature to Remember

HARLAN, Iowa (July 16) — Sometimes everyone just needs to relax and refrain from jumping to a hasty conclusion.

3d ago

Bob Pierce Progressing After 'Borderline Major Stroke'

Hall of Fame driver and veteran crew chief Bob Pierce suffered a “borderline major stroke” on Wednesday morning but underwent successful emergency surgery and is recovering well in an Omaha, Neb., hospital, according to a social media update posted this morning by his son.

Jul 17

2026 Lucas Oil Silver Dollar Nationals Thursday Results at Shelby County Speedway

The Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals is at Shelby County Speedway for the first time in the event's 16 years as Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition began Thursday with a 50-lap, $15,000-to-win preliminary won by Brandon Sheppard.

Jul 17

Entry List: Lucas Oil Silver Dollar Nationals at Shelby County Speedway

The Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals is at Shelby County Speedway for the first time in the event's 16 years as Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competition begins Thursday with a 50-lap, $15,000-to-win preliminary.

Jul 16