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

HARLAN, Iowa  — 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.

Jul 22

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

Jul 20

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.

Jul 19

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.

Jul 18

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.

Jul 17

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

Bob Pierce Recovering From Surgery After 'Health Scare'

Bob Pierce, the Hall of Fame Dirt Late Model driver, chassis builder and crew chief for his son Bobby, underwent successful surgery today at an Omaha, Neb., hospital, the team announced.

Jul 16

Dirt Late Model Power Rankings: Dillon McCowan Enters Top 25

The end of a record-tying six-race World of Outlaws Late Model Series win streak was just a momentary diversion for Bobby Pierce of Oakwood, Ill., who bounced right with a $20,000 victory in his next start at Sharon Speedway in Hartford, Ohio, to continue his stranglehold on the top spot in DirtonDirt’s weekly power rankings.

Jul 15

2026 Silver Dollar Nationals: Everything You Need To Know

The Al Belt Custom Homes Silver Dollar Nationals will run at its third different venue in five years for the 16th annual edition. Founded at the now-closed I-80 Speedway in Greenwood, Neb., the event ran there 12 years (2011-’22) before being moving to Huset’s Speedway in Brandon, S.D., from 2023-’25, Shelby County Speedway now hosts the Silver Dollar Nationals. The four-day event kicks off with Wednesday’s 40-lap, $10,000-to-win Malvern East-West Series action before Lucas Oil Late Model Series sanction begins with Thursday’s 50-lap, $15,000-to-win preliminary feature. Lucas Oil time trials and dual heat races are set for Friday with points setting the lineups for Saturday’s consolations and 80-lap, $52,000-to-win finale; a 20-lap, $3,000-to-win non-qualifier race will take place before the 80-lap main event.

Jul 14

2026 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Schedule

The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presented by FloRacing this morning announced its 2026 schedule that features 58 events at 26 tracks across 16 states and new locations for two of the national tour’s biggest events. | 2026 Lucas Oil schedule

Feb 16

How to Watch: 2026 Lucas Oil Silver Dollar Nationals at Shelby County Speedway | Racing

Here's how to watch the 2026 Lucas Oil Silver Dollar Nationals at Shelby County Speedway on FloRacing.

Nov 25, 2025