Steve Casebolt Tackles Two-Day Tennessee State Championship
(October 27, 2013) The D&R Motorsports team and driver Steve Casebolt ventured to the Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee on October 25-26 for the two-day 'Tennessee State Championship,' which closed out their 2013 campaign. Steve started his doubleheader weekend off by posting a sixth place finish in the $2,000 to win opener on Friday night, as he trailed only winner Jonathan Davenport, Billy Ogle, Jr., Tommy Kerr, Skip Arp, and Daniel Baggerly. On Saturday evening, the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) rolled into SMS to preside over a $10,000 to win showdown. Steve ran fourth in heat race action, but later suffered problems in the 50-lapper that led to a disappointing twenty-first place effort. Full results from both weekend battles can be accessed online at www.smokymountainspeedway.com.

Casebolt and D&R Motorsports Invade Portsmouth for DTWC...
(October 20, 2013) Steve Casebolt and the D&R Motorsports team rolled into the Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio on October 18-19 for the 33rd Annual 'Dirt Track World Championship,' which boasted a hefty $50,000 payday. On Friday night at PRP, Steve posted the eighteenth quickest lap in Group B during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying and later finished seventh in his heat race. When things heated up on Saturday evening in the crown jewel extravaganza, Steve ran fifth in his B-Main, which unfortunately kept him out of the 100-lap DTWC. The Richmond, Indiana ace did compete in the $3,000 to win 'Jim Dunn Memorial' for non-qualifiers, but retired early from the 30-lapper and was placed twenty-third in the final rundown. Full results from Portsmouth can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Top Ten for Steve Casebolt in $10,000 Dixie Shootout!
(October 6, 2013) After a month away from the racetrack, Steve Casebolt and the D&R Motorsports team returned to action on Saturday night, October 5 at the historic Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Georgia. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again presided over the annual running of the 'Dixie Shootout' and a $10,000 payday was up for grabs. Steve timed in eighth quickest in Group B during the qualifying session and later placed second in his heat race behind only prelim winner Dale McDowell. After starting the 50-lapper from the outside of the fourth row, the Richmond, Indiana ace held his own throughout the 'Dixie Shootout' and was eventually credited with a solid eighth place performance. Tonight's $10,000 to win 'Rome Showdown' at Rome (GA) Speedway was then unfortunately wiped out by inclement weather. Full results from Dixie can be accessed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Mechanical Woes Take Casebolt Out Early in Crimson & White 50...
(September 8, 2013) The D&R Motorsports team returned to the Dirt Late Model scene on Saturday, September 7 in the 'Crimson & White 50' at the Green Valley Speedway in Glencoe, Alabama. The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) presided over the one-day show, which boasted a $5,000 top prize. Steve Casebolt clicked off the fastest lap overall of the 26 entrants during the SAS qualifying session and later started the 50-lapper from the outside of the front row. Unfortunately, Steve encountered mechanical troubles early in the race and retired from the 'Crimson & White 50' in the twenty-second position. Full results from GVS can be viewed online at www.sasdirt.com.

Bulls Gap Crash Sidelines Casebolt for Remainder of Weekend...
(August 23, 2013) Steve Casebolt and the D&R Motorsports team struck out to the ultra-fast Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee on Thursday, August 22 for the annual running of the 'Scorcher 50.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series rolled into the 4/10-mile complex last night to preside over the $10,000 to win program. Steve laid down the twelfth fastest lap in Group A during the qualifying session and later placed fifth in his stacked heat race. Following a B-Main triumph, the Richmond, Indiana ace started the 50-lapper from the seventeenth position. Unfortunately, Steve was involved in an early race incident that heavily damaged his #c9 machine and relegated him to a disappointing twentieth place finish. Full results from last night at "The Gap" can be viewed online at www.lucasdirt.com.

Casebolt Claims Fifth Place Finish in Fred Dillow Memorial at PRP
(August 18, 2013) D&R Motorsports stormed into the Buckeye State of Ohio on August 16-17 for a pair of unsanctioned $5,000 to win Dirt Late Model programs. On Friday night at the Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, Ohio, Steve Casebolt ran second in his heat race, but later retired early from the 'Victor Ike Moler Memorial' and was placed twenty-first in the final finishing order. At the Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio on Saturday evening, another $5,000 top prize was on the line in the 19th Annual 'Fred Dillow Memorial.' Steve timed in fifth fastest during qualifying, finished sixth in the dash, and later wound up fifth in the 50-lap main event behind only winner R.J. Conley, Josh McGuire, Steve Lucas, and Nick Bocook. Full results from the doubleheader weekend can be viewed online at www.dirtondirt.com.

Steve Casebolt and D&R Motorsports Compete in North/South 100
(August 11, 2013) Steve Casebolt and the D&R Motorsports team traveled to the venerable Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky on August 9-10 for the 31st edition of the 'North/South 100.' On Friday evening, Steve posted the second quickest lap in Group A during the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying session and later finished sixth in the Fast Dash. When things really ratcheted up on Saturday night at the 1/2-mile speedplant, Steve was nipped at the line for third in his heat race, but later took the win in his B-Main to transfer into the $50,000 to win crown jewel main event. After rolling off from the inside of the tenth row in the 100-lapper, the Richmond, Indiana ace was unfortunately an early retiree, as he drew a lap six caution and wound up twenty-fifth in the final rundown. Complete results from the 'North/South 100' weekend can be obtained by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Rick Schwallie Photo)

Casebolt Climbs to Top Five in SAS Showdown at "The Gap"
(August 4, 2013) The D&R Motorsports team and driver Steve Casebolt ventured to the ultra-fast Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee on Saturday evening, August 3. The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) presided over the 'Herman Collins/Dewey “Red” Ledford Memorial,' which boasted a $5,000 payday. Steve clicked off the fourth fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session, which locked him into the outside of the fourth row for the 50-lap main event. The Richmond, Indiana native was then able to pass three competitors during the A-Main on his way to a fifth place outing behind only race winner Billy Ogle, Jr., Vic Hill, Stacy Boles, and Chad Ogle. Full results from "The Gap" can be viewed by accessing www.sasdirt.com.

D&R Motorsports Tackles Southern Nationals Stops in Tennessee...
(July 28, 2013) Steve Casebolt and the D&R Motorsports team helped close out the 2013 version of the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series over the July 26-27 weekend by competing in a pair of $5,300 to win showdowns in the Volunteer State of Tennessee. On Friday night at the Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Steve won his consolation race in preliminary action and was up to third in the 53-lap feature before motor issues relegated him to a disappointing seventeenth place performance. At the bad-fast Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell on Saturday evening, Steve ran second in his consolation event before retiring after only 19 circuits in the 53-lapper on his way to a twelfth place effort. Complete results from the doubleheader can be obtained by clicking on www.southernnationalsseries.com.

Casebolt Competes in Annual Paul Butterball Wooldridge Memorial
(July 21, 2013) After pulling off the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series tour earlier in the week, Steve Casebolt and the D&R Motorsports team invaded the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Kentucky on Saturday evening, July 20 for the annual running of the 'Paul Butterball Wooldridge Memorial.' Steve struggled a bit during qualifying, but later grabbed the fifth transfer spot through his heat race. After starting the $7,500 to win, unsanctioned feature event from the outside of the seventh row, Steve wound up retiring from the race in the fifteenth position. Complete results from last night at Richmond can be viewed online at www.richmond-raceway.net.

Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series Nightly Results...
(July 16, 2013) The #c9 team stormed into the ultra-fast Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee tonight for round two of the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series. Steve Casebolt laid down the eighth quickest lap during time trials and later finished second in his B-Main. The Richmond, Indiana native then started eighth on the grid in the $3,500 to win main event and quickly moved up to the fourth position. Unfortunately, his right rear wheel would pack full of mud on two different occasions and Steve wound up retiring from the 35-lap feature in the thirteenth spot. AFTER A SUBPAR START TO THE SERIES, THE D&R MOTORSPORTS TEAM HAS OPTED TO DROP OFF OF THE SCHAEFFER OIL SOUTHERN NATIONALS TOUR...

(July 15, 2013) Steve Casebolt and the D&R Motorsports team kicked off the 2013 edition of the Schaeffer Oil Southern Nationals Series tonight at the picturesque Wythe Raceway in Rural Retreat, Virginia. Steve, who plans on competing for the series Championship this year, posted the fifth fastest time during the qualifying session and later took the win in the B-Main. After rolling off from the inside of the third row in the $3,500 to win feature event, the Richmond, Indiana star hovered around that fifth spot throughout the 35-lapper prior to claiming a sixth place performance in the series lid lifter.

Steve Casebolt & D&R Motorsports Debut New Car at 201 Speedway...
(July 14, 2013) After the annual 'Butterball Wooldridge Memorial' rained out last night, July 13 at the Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Kentucky, the D&R Motorsports team raced to the 201 Speedway in Sitka, Kentucky to shake down their new MasterSbilt racecar. Steve Casebolt struggled a bit getting used to his new ride during qualifying, but later finished third in his heat race to earn the sixth starting spot in the $1,500 to win weekly main event. Steve then had his #c9 car working really well during the A-Main, as he climbed all the way up to second and was looking for the lead late in the race. Unfortunately, leader Michael Wright nearly wrecked on the final lap and Steve was forced to check-up for him, which shuffled the Richmond, Indiana ace back to a fifth place performance following the wild scramble. Complete results from last night at 201 can be accessed online at www.201speedway.net.

Casebolt Earns Pair of Top Fives in Tennessee SAS Double-Dip!
(June 16, 2013) Steve Casebolt and the #c9 D&R Motorsports team rolled into the Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee and the Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee on June 14-15 for a pair of Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) battles. In the conclusion of the rain-postponed 'Scott Sexton Memorial' at Bulls Gap on Friday night, Steve was scheduled to restart the $5,200 to win race in the sixth position and he was able to work his way up to third in the remaining 35 circuits en route to a podium effort behind only winner Chris Madden and runner-up Dale McDowell. On Saturday evening at Smoky Mountain, Steve timed in third quickest in Group A during qualifying and later moved up one spot in the $5,000 to win A-Main on his way to a strong fourth place performance behind only winner Chris Madden, Billy Ogle, Jr., and Tommy Kerr. Full results from the SAS double-dip can be viewed online at www.sasdirt.com. (Wells Racing Photography)

Steve Casebolt and D&R Motorsports Tackle Long Eldora Weekend...
(June 9, 2013) The D&R Motorsports team and driver Steve Casebolt tackled the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on June 6-8 for the 19th Annual 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' The expanded format kicked off on Thursday and Friday at the "Big E" with Twin 25s. On Thursday night, Steve timed in seventeenth fastest during the qualifying session and later chose to scratch from the remainder of the $2,500 to win program. At the hallowed high-banks on Friday evening, Steve won his heat race in preliminary action and later started the $5,000 to win A-Main from the outside of the front row. The Richmond, Indiana ace then led the first three circuits before eventually winding up third in the final rundown of the 25-lapper behind only winner Matt Miller and runner-up Jimmy Owens.

Things really heated up at the 1/2-mile facility on Saturday, as a whopping $100,000 top prize was on the line in the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' Steve grabbed the third and final transfer spot through his stacked heat race and later rolled off from the outside of the ninth row in the 100-lap crown jewel extravaganza. Unfortunately, Steve was caught up in a lap 17 pileup on the backstretch, completed only 26 circuits, and retired in the twenty-third position. Full results from the long weekend at Eldora Speedway can be found by pointing your web browser to www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Wells Racing Photography)

Scott Sexton Memorial Rained-Out After 17 Laps at Bulls Gap...
(June 2, 2013) Steve Casebolt and the #c9 team invaded the ultra-fast Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee on Saturday night, June 1 for the inaugural running of the 'Scott Sexton Memorial.' The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) presided over the one-day program, which boasted a $5,200 payday. Steve won his B-Main to earn the outside fifth row starting spot for the 52-lap feature event. After dropping back a few positions early, Steve blasted all the way up to sixth by lap 17 when the race was unfortunately halted due to rain. Because the 'Scott Sexton Memorial' was not yet to the halfway mark, the event will restart on lap 18 on a date that will be released very soon. Full results from "The Gap" can be accessed online at www.sasdirt.com.

Steve Casebolt Competes in WoO Events in Ohio & WV Over Weekend...
(May 27, 2013) The D&R Motorsports team and driver Steve Casebolt entered a trio of World of Outlaws Late Model Series events in the states of Ohio and West Virginia over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Things kicked off on Friday night, May 24 at the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio with the running of the $10,000 to win 'Buckeye 50.' Steve ran tenth in his heat race and fifth in his B-Main, but later received a provisional to gain access into the 50-lap feature event. The Richmond, Indiana native was not able to capitalize on his free pass; however, as he retired after only seven circuits and wound up twenty-second in the final rundown.

Action quickly turned to the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia on Saturday and Sunday, May 25-26 for the 2nd Annual 'Jackpot 100.' On Saturday, Steve laid down the second quickest lap in Group A during the qualifying session and later placed second in his loaded heat race. After starting fifth in the $6,000 to win feature event, Steve moved all the way up to second in the 30-lapper before a broken driveshaft relegated him to a disappointing nineteenth place effort. The 'Jackpot 100' finale then took place at Tyler County on Sunday, but the team was forced to scratch following qualifying due to a broken lifter and Steve was not able to take part in the $15,000 to win, 70-lap show. Full results from the WoO triple shot can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

Casebolt Returns To Tyler County Speedway For Second Annual Jackpot 100!
By Kevin Kovac World of Outlaws Late Model Series PR Director
(May 23, 2013) One year ago Steve Casebolt was a serious contender for victory in the inaugural Jackpot 100 Presented by NAPA Auto Parts at Tyler County Speedway, finishing third in what was just his second start of the season following an eight-month break from dirt Late Model racing. This weekend (May 25-26) the 34-year-old driver from Richmond, Ind., is planning a return to "The Bullring" for the second annual World of Outlaws Late Model Series event - and this time he won't be battling any rustiness when he hits the quarter-mile oval's clay surface.

Casebolt enters Tyler County's holiday-weekend spectacular - now a two-day program featuring a 30-lap, $6,000-to-win A-Main on Sat., May 25, and a 70-lap finale with a $15,000 first-place prize on Sun., May 26 - with the type of momentum that stamps him as a formidable foe for the traveling WoO LMS superstars. Most notably he's just one week removed from clinching the championship of Ray Cook's Spring Nationals series, but he also has a big-money unsanctioned victory and two other feature wins on his performance ledger and last month nearly captured a WoO LMS A-Main. | more

Casebolt Clinches Spring Nationals Title; Wins $4,000 with SAS at Cleveland!
(May 19, 2013) Steve Casebolt and the D&R Motorsports team clinched the Spring Nationals point title on Friday night, May 17 at the Boyd's Speedway in Ringgold, Georgia! Steve timed in fifth quickest in Group B during the qualifying session and was scheduled to start on the pole of his B-Main. However, a rain shower unfortunately fell over the Chattanooga area venue before the consolation races and the remainder of the program was wiped out. The decision was made by track and series officials to postpone the entire $4,000 to win show to May 24, but it will be non-points. Therefore, Steve was officially declared the 2013 Spring Nationals Champion over Billy Ogle, Jr., David Payne, Stacy Boles, and Michael Chilton!

On Saturday, May 18, the #c9 team traveled north about twenty miles to the storied Cleveland Speedway in Cleveland, Tennessee. The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series (SAS) presided over the 36th Annual 'Coca-Cola Tennessee Memorial.' Steve laid down the fastest lap in Group B during time trials, which locked him into the outside of the front row for the 40-lap main event. The Richmond, Indiana standout then paced the stout field from flag-to-flag in the A-Main to score the $4,000 payday over Ray Cook, William Thomas, Randy Weaver, and Billy Ogle, Jr. Complete results from last night's 'Tennessee Memorial' at Cleveland can be viewed online at www.sasdirt.com. (MRM Racing Photo)

Steve Casebolt Extends Spring Nationals Point Lead with Dixie Win!!!
(May 12, 2013) Richmond, Indiana native Steve Casebolt extended his Spring Nationals point lead on Saturday night, May 11 by picking up a $6,000 win at the historic Dixie Speedway in Woodstock, Georgia! After arriving late to the track due to a traffic jam on I-75, Steve calmly posted the quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session, which locked him into the outside of the front row for the start of the 50-lap main event. He dropped back to third in the running order early in the race, but blitzed by leader Dale McDowell on lap 24 to grab the top spot. Steve then led the remainder of the distance en route to the $6,000 triumph over McDowell, Billy Ogle, Jr., Aaron Ridley, and Shawn Chastain.

Earlier in the weekend, the D&R Motorsports team was in action in another Spring Nationals showdown on Thursday evening, May 9 at the Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee. Steve timed in twelfth fastest in Group B during qualifying and later finished ninth in his B-Main after experiencing mechanical woes. "Orange Crush" then took use of a series provisional to gain access into the $4,000 to win feature event and rolled off from the inside of the eleventh row. Steve was able to advance past twelve competitors during the 40-lapper on his way to a respectable ninth place performance. Complete results from the weekend can be obtained by clicking on www.southernnationalsseries.com. (Kevin Prater Photo)