Pair of Top Tens for Dennis Erb
Racing in the Southeast
(September
14, 2025) Dennis Erb Racing ventured to the Southeast
from September 11-13 for a trio of high-profile events in the
states of Tennessee and Georgia. Up first was the 'Scott Bloomquist
Memorial' on Thursday night at Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap,
Tennessee. Dennis Erb, Jr. ran eighth in his loaded heat race
prior to grabbing the third and final transfer spot through his
B-Main. After rolling off from the inside of the eleventh row
in the $20,000 to win FloRacing Night in America Series headliner,
Dennis blasted past thirteen competitors during the 50-lap contest
to land in the eighth finishing position.
A pair of World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series
shootouts then took center stage over the weekend in the Peach
State. On Friday evening at Needmore Speedway in Norman Park,
Georgia, Dennis placed third in his heat race and seventh in the
final rundown of the $12,000 to win main event. With a $15,000
top prize up for grabs in Saturday's finale at Senoia Raceway
in Senoia, Georgia, Dennis finished sixth in his heat race, fifth
in his B-Main, and eighteenth in the 50-lapper. Full results from
the tripleheader weekend can be found online by clicking on www.floseries.com
and www.woolms.com.
(Josh James Artwork)

Top Five for Dennis Erb, Jr. in
World 100 Prelim Feature!
(September
7, 2025) The 55th edition of the 'World 100' was
up next on the racing calendar for the Dennis Erb Racing team
from September 4-6 at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio.
The biggest dirt race in the world kicked off with a pair of $12,000
to win, split-field preliminary programs. On Thursday night in
the opener, Dennis Erb, Jr. ran sixth in his Shootout race and
fifteenth in his 25-lap main event. In a similar preliminary program
on Friday evening, Dennis placed second in his Shootout race before
starting and finishing his 25-lapper in the fifth spot behind
only winner Dale McDowell, Bobby Pierce, Ethan Dotson, and Devin
Moran.
When Saturday rolled around at the 1/2-mile speedplant,
the stands were jammed packed and the first-ever sell out crowd
in Eldora Speedway history was on hand to witness the $72,000
to win grand finale. Dennis finished a strong runner-up in his
loaded heat race and later started the 100-lap crown jewel headliner
from the inside of the fifth row. After battling for a position
inside of the top ten throughout the distance, the Carpentersville,
Illinois ace eventually placed eleventh in the final rundown of
the 'World 100.' Full results from the entire 'World 100' weekend
can be accessed online by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com.
(Josh James Artwork)

Pair of Top Fives
for Dennis Erb Racing Over Holiday Weekend
(September
1, 2025) Dennis Erb, Jr. and his #28 team competed
in a trio of MARS Late Model Championship Series showdowns from
August 29-31 in the Land of Lincoln. On Friday night in a $5,000
to win program at Farmer City (IL) Raceway, Dennis finished tenth
in the 40-lap main event. With a $10,000 paycheck up for grabs
on Saturday evening at Fairbury (IL) Speedway, Dennis won his
heat race prior to placing fifth in the final rundown of the 50-lapper
behind only victor Ashton Winger, Jason Feger, Brian Shirley,
and Ryan Unzicker. In Sunday's $5,000 to win weekend finale at
Spoon River (IL) Speedway, Dennis started and finished fifth in
the 40-lap feature behind only winner Jason Feger, Ryan Unzicker,
Shannon Babb, and Tony Jackson, Jr. Full results from the hectic
Labor Day holiday weekend can be found online by clicking on www.marsracingseries.com.
(Josh James Artwork)

Podium Finish for Dennis Erb, Jr.
in Opener at Arrowhead Speedway!
(August
24, 2025) From August 21-23, the #28 team was
in the pit area at Arrowhead Speedway in Colcord, Oklahoma competing
in the ‘Sooner State Showdown.’ Things kicked off
out west last Thursday in a $10,000 to win Comp Cams Super Dirt
Series program. Dennis Erb, Jr. laid down the quickest lap in
Group B during the qualifying session prior to securing a victory
in his heat race. After starting the 40-lap main event from the
outside of the front row and leading laps 13-18, Dennis rounded
out the podium in third behind only victor Nick Hoffman and runner-up
Bobby Pierce!
The World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series then
roared into Arrowhead Speedway to preside over a pair of events
over the weekend. In Friday’s $12,000 to win contest, Dennis
once again won his heat race prior to placing sixth in the final
finishing order of the 40-lapper. Seeking a $20,000 payday in
Saturday’s grand finale, the Carpentersville, Illinois ace
went quickest in Group B during qualifying and ran second in his
heat race, but later slipped back to a fourteenth place showing
in the 50-lap feature. Full results from the entire weekend in
the Sooner State can be found online at www.compdirt.com
and www.woolms.com.
(Todd Boyd Photo)

Erb, Jr. Lands Trio of Top Tens;
Now Fifth in World of Outlaws Points
(August
17, 2025) Dennis Erb, Jr. followed the World of
Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series to a trio of different
dirt ovals in Illinois and Iowa from August 13-16. Up first was
a pair of $12,000 to win shootouts at Highland Speedway in Highland,
Illinois and Spoon River Speedway in Banner, Illinois. Debuting
a new XR2 Rocket Chassis, Dennis laid down the quickest lap in
Group B during qualifying on Wednesday at Highland before winning
his heat race and finishing sixth in the 40-lap feature. At Spoon
River on Thursday, Dennis ran second in his heat race, drew the
pole position for the 40-lapper, and led the first four circuits
before winding up sixth again at the checkered flag.
Over the weekend, the #28 team was in the pit area at Maquoketa
Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa for the annual running of the 'Hawkeye
100.' After the $12,000 to win weekend opener on Friday fell to
Mother Nature, Saturday's weekend finale, which boasted a $20,000
payday, went off without a hitch. Dennis timed in seventh fastest
in Group A during the qualifying session and later grabbed the
second transfer spot through his heat race. At the completion
of sixty green flag laps in the headliner, the Carpentersville,
Illinois ace found himself in the tenth position and now sits
fifth in the latest version of the World of Outlaws Late Model
Series point standings. Full results from all three races can
be found online at www.woolms.com.
(Mike Ruefer Photo)

Dennis Erb, Jr. Runner-Up Against
MARS Foes at Sycamore Speedway!
(August
9, 2025) The Dennis Erb Racing team made the trek
to Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Illinois on Friday night,
August 8 for the running of the 'Sycamore Showcase,' which was
sanctioned by the MARS Late Model Championship Series. Dennis
Erb, Jr. tripped the clock third quickest overall during the qualifying
session prior to recording a heat race triumph. After starting
fourth on the grid in the 40-lap main event, Dennis vaulted up
to as high as second and finished behind only $5,000 victor Jason
Feger at the unfurling of the checkered flag. Full results from
Friday's show at Sycamore Speedway can be located online by clicking
on www.marsracingseries.com.
(Dan Simpson Photo)

Erb, Jr. Starts Off Hectic Week
in Wisconsin with Wilmot Podium!
(August
3, 2025) Dennis Erb, Jr. and his #28 team spent
July 28-August 2 in the Badger State to compete in a trio of World
of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series shootouts. On
Monday night at Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin, a $12,000
payday was up for grabs and Dennis got off to a quick start by
earning Fast Time honors during the qualifying session. After
winning his heat race and drawing the sixth starting spot for
the 40-lap feature, Dennis was able to work his way past a trio
of competitors to land on the podium in third behind only victor
Ryan Gustin and runner-up Bobby Pierce!
Next up was a visit to the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New
Richmond, Wisconsin for the 38th edition of the 'USA Nationals.'
In Thursday's $10,000 to win preliminary program, Dennis advanced
to fourth in his heat race, won his B-Main, and later climbed
to sixteenth in the 30-lap main event. At Cedar Lake on Friday,
Dennis timed in ninth quickest in Group B during qualifying before
grabbing the second transfer spot through his loaded heat race.
After rolling off from the outside of the sixth row in Saturday's
$100,000 to win crown jewel headliner, the Carpentersville, Illinois
ace unfortunately received contact from another competitor near
the halfway mark of the 100-lapper and wound up slipping to a
twenty-second place performance. Full results from the entire
week in the Badger State can be found online at www.woolms.com.
(Todd Boyd Photo)

Podium Effort for Dennis Erb, Jr.
in Prairie Dirt Classic at FALS!
(July
27, 2025) Dennis Erb Racing was in the pit area
at Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois from July 23-26 for
a trio of big racing programs. The dirt-slinging action kicked
off on Wednesday night in a FloRacing Night in America Series
contest, which boasted a $20,000 payday. With 66 entrants on hand,
Dennis Erb, Jr. toured the 1/4-mile bullring quicker than any
other competitor in qualifying to earn Fast Time honors and later
picked up a victory in his heat race. After leading the first
circuit of the main event from the pole position, Dennis slipped
back to eighth in the final rundown of the 50-lapper.
Over the weekend, the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late
Model Series roared into FALS to preside over the 35th edition
of the 'Prairie Dirt Classic.' On Friday night, Dennis knocked
down the ninth quickest lap in Group A during the qualifying session
before advancing two spots during his 25-lap semi-feature to finish
third behind only $5,000 winner Brian Shirley and runner-up Jonathan
Davenport. The top-four finish locked the Carpentersville, Illinois
standout into Saturday's 100-lap 'Prairie Dirt Classic,' which
was ultimately pushed back to the wee hours of Sunday morning
due to inclement weather.
After starting the PDC from the inside of the fifth row, Dennis
was able to blast past six competitors to land on the podium in
third at the end of the caution-plagued crown jewel race. He trailed
only $88,500 victor Brian Shirley and runner-up Brandon Sheppard
to make it an all-Illinois podium in the biggest Super Late Model
race of the year in the Land of Lincoln. Dennis still sits sixth
in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings exiting the
'Prairie Dirt Classic.' Complete results from the entire week
at Fairbury Speedway can be accessed online at www.fairburyspeedway.com.
(Tyler Carr Photo)

Dennis Erb Racing Racks Up Trio
of Top Tens Against Lucas Oil Foes
(July
20, 2025) Dennis Erb, Jr. and his #28 team hit
the road with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series from July 15-19
for four lucrative events in the states of Iowa and South Dakota.
On Tuesday night at Shelby County Speedway in Harlan, Iowa, a
$25,053 winner's check was up for grabs in the 'Kosiski Family
53.' Dennis timed in second quickest in Group B during the qualifying
session before securing a victory in his loaded heat race. The
Carpentersville, Illinois ace then ran in the top five during
the early portion of the 53-lap feature before winding up eighth
at the unfurling of the checkered flag.
At Huset's Speedway in Brandon, South Dakota, a trio of shows
made up the annual 'Silver Dollar Nationals.' In the pair of $10,000
to win preliminary programs, Dennis ran thirteenth in Thursday's
40-lapper, while he placed seventh in the final rundown of Friday's
similar 40-lap main event. With a whopping $75,000 paycheck on
the line on Saturday evening, Dennis ran second in his heat race
and was in the ninth spot after 67 completed circuits when the
race was rain-shortened and declared official. Full results from
all four Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series shows can be viewed
online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.
(Heath Lawson Photo)

Erb, Jr. Earns
Another Podium Performance with World of Outlaws Tour!
(July
13, 2025) Dennis Erb Racing ventured east to Sharon
Speedway in Hartford, Ohio with the World of Outlaws Real American
Beer Late Model Series on July 11-12. The two-day 'Battle at the
Border' kicked off on Friday night with a $12,000 to win throwdown.
Dennis Erb, Jr. laid down the eighth quickest time in Group B
during the qualifying session before running second in his heat
race. After drawing the inside of the third row for the start
of the main event, Dennis wound up eighth in the final rundown
of the 40-lap contest.
On Saturday evening with a $15,000 paycheck up for grabs in the
weekend finale, Dennis stopped the clock third fastest in Group
B prior to picking up an impressive heat race triumph. After drawing
the pole position and leading the first six circuits, the Carpentersville,
Illinois standout rounded out the podium in third - after fifty
green flag laps - behind only victor Mike Marlar and runner-up
Bobby Pierce. After the completion of the 'Battle at the Border,'
Dennis still finds himself sixth in the latest version of the
World of Outlaws Late Model Series point standings. Full results
from the Buckeye State can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

Dennis Erb, Jr. Seventh in Gopher
50 Opener; Lands on Podium on Friday!
(July
6, 2025) The annual running of the NAPA 'Gopher
State 50' took place at Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley,
Minnesota from July 3-5 and the World of Outlaws Real American
Beer Late Model Series action kicked off with a pair of $10,000
to win preliminary programs. On Thursday night in the opener,
Dennis Erb, Jr. ran third in his heat race prior to picking off
a trio of competitors during the 30-lap feature en route to a
solid seventh place showing. With another $10,000 payday up for
grabs on Friday evening, Dennis grabbed the fourth transfer spot
through his heat race and later blitzed past thirteen competitors
during the 30-lapper to land on the podium in third behind only
victor Nick Hoffman and runner-up Ryan Gustin!
Saturday's 75-lap headliner, which was set to pay a whopping
$50,000 to the winner, was unfortunately rained out early in the
day and was not rescheduled. Dennis currently sits sixth in the
latest version of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series point
standings exiting Deer Creek Speedway. Complete results from the
entire 'Gopher State 50' weekend can be found online by pointing
your web browser to www.woolms.com.
(Tyler Rinken Photo)

Pair of Podium Performances for
Dennis Erb Racing in Upper Midwest!
(June
30, 2025) Dennis Erb Racing followed the World
of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series north to the states
of North Dakota and Minnesota on June 27-29 for a trio of big
events. On Friday night at River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks,
North Dakota, Dennis Erb, Jr. timed in fourth fastest in Group
A during the qualifying session before placing second in his loaded
heat race. After redrawing the sixth starting spot before the
drop of the green flag in the 40-lap main event, Dennis vaulted
up to as high as second in the running order to finish an impressive
runner-up behind only $12,000 victor Nick Hoffman!
A pair of $15,000 top prizes were then up for grabs at Norman
County Raceway in Ada, Minnesota and Nodak Speedway in Minot,
North Dakota to close out the tripleheader weekend. At Norman
County on Saturday evening, Dennis stopped the clock sixth quickest
in Group A during qualifying and later ran third in his heat race.
The Carpentersville, Illinois star then picked off eight competitors
during the 50-lapper to land on the podium in third behind only
winner Nick Hoffman and runner-up Ethan Dotson.
On Sunday at Nodak, Dennis posted the nineteenth fastest lap
overall during time trials prior to advancing three spots in his
heat race to finish fourth. In the 50-lap headliner, Dennis started
and finished in the tenth position. Following the triple shot,
he now finds himself up to sixth in the latest World of Outlaws
Late Model Series point standings. Full results from these races
can be found online by clicking on www.woolms.com.

Trio of Top Fives for Dennis Erb,
Jr. on DIRTcar Summer Nationals Trail!
(June
23, 2025) For the second straight week, the Dennis
Erb Racing team was on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals trail with
seven straight nights of racing action across the states of Wisconsin,
Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois from June 16-22. With an event at
Quincy (IL) Raceway falling to rain, Dennis Erb, Jr. amassed a
trio of Top Five finishes and four Top Ten efforts during the
hectic week. His best runs were a pair of fourth place performances
at both Wilmot Raceway in Wilmot, Wisconsin and Lincoln Speedway
in Lincoln, Illinois.
Dennis won his heat race Monday at Wilmot prior to placing fourth
in the 30-lapper behind only $5,000 winner Drake Troutman, Jason
Feger, and Joseph Joiner. At Lincoln on Sunday in a $7,500 to
win throwdown, Dennis vaulted five spots during the course of
the 30-lap headliner to trail only victor Tyler Erb, Cade Dillard,
and Ryan Gustin. In other races this week, the Carpentersville,
Illinois standout placed fifth at Davenport (IA) Speedway on Tuesday,
fourteenth at Lee County (IA) Speedway on Thursday, eighth on
Friday at Federated Raceway (MO) at I-55, and twenty-first on
Saturday at I-55. Full results from each of these "Hell Tour"
battles can be found online at www.dirtcarsummernationals.com.
(Todd Healy Photo)

Erb, Jr. Finishes Second in Final
Week One Hell Tour Point Standings!
(June
16, 2025) The first grueling week of the DIRTcar
Summer Nationals tour took place from June 10-15 and Dennis Erb,
Jr. entered in all five events that were completed in the Land
of Lincoln. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace started out the
week with a sixteenth place effort in Tuesday's opener at the
Brownstown Bullring and an eleventh place performance on Wednesday
at Kankakee County Speedway before turning up the wick on the
competition.
In the next three shows - excluding Friday's rain-out
at Tri-City Speedway, Dennis landed on the podium in the third
position. At Peoria Speedway on Thursday, he ran second in his
heat race before climbing to third to trail only $5,000 winner
Drake Troutman and runner-up Ryan Unzicker. On Saturday with a
$10,000 payday up for grabs at Fairbury Speedway, Dennis earned
Fast Time honors in qualifying, won his heat race, and later placed
third behind only victor Brian Shirley and runner-up Jason Feger.
At Sycamore Speedway in Sunday's finale for the
week, Dennis finished second in his heat race and climbed four
positions during the 30-lapper to round out the podium in third
behind only $5,000 winner Jason Feger and runner-up Brian Shirley.
By virtue of his strong showing throughout the week, Dennis finished
second in the final point tally for week one and was awarded an
extra $5,000! Full results from the entire week on the "Hell
Tour" can be found online by visiting www.dirtcarsummernationals.com.
(Todd Healy Photo)

Dennis Erb Racing Competes in Dirt
Late Model Dream at Eldora
(June
8, 2025) The #28 team invaded the famed Eldora
Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio from June 4-7 for the 31st edition
of the 'Dirt Late Model Dream.' The long week at the 1/2-mile,
high-banked venue started on Wednesday night with a $20,000 to
win FloRacing Night in America Series contest. Dennis Erb, Jr.
ran eleventh in both his heat race and his B-Main.
In his $30,000 'Dirt Late Model Dream' prelim night
on Thursday, Dennis placed tenth in his heat race and twelfth
in his B-Main. With a whopping $100,000 payday up for grabs in
Saturday's grand finale, Dennis blasted to fifth in his heat race
prior to slipping to sixth in his B-Main. Unfortunately, the Carpentersville,
Illinois ace was unable to crack the starting grid for the trio
of feature events. Complete results from the "Big E"
can be found online at www.eldoraspeedway.com.
(Josh James Artwork)

Erb, Jr. Battles Back to Sixth
in $25,000 Illinois Valley Showdown
(June
1, 2025) The Dennis Erb Racing team was in the
pit area at LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois on May 30-31
for the 'Illinois Valley Showdown,' which was sanctioned by the
MARS Racing Series. On Friday night in the $5,000 to win Twisted
Twin 25s, Dennis Erb, Jr. ran second in his heat race and later
climbed two spots during the first 25-lap feature to place fourth
at the checkers behind only winner Bobby Pierce, Shannon Babb,
and Brandon Sheppard. After a ten-car invert for the second 25-lapper,
Dennis slipped to an eleventh place performance to cap off the
program.
On Saturday evening with a $25,000 paycheck up for grabs in the
weekend finale, Dennis stopped the clock third fastest in Group
B during qualifying prior to advancing to finish second in his
heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois star then rolled off
from the outside of the third row in the 75-lap headliner and
had vaulted all the way up to second when he was unfortunately
spun on lap 43. Dennis was forced to rebound to salvage a sixth
place effort in the 'Illinois Valley Showdown' behind only victor
Bobby Pierce, Ryan Unzicker, Brandon Sheppard, Tyler Erb, and
Chris Simpson. Complete results from both nights at LaSalle Speedway
can be found online by visiting www.marsracingseries.com.
(Josh James Artwork)

Dennis Erb, Jr. Secures First Win
of 2025 Campaign at Spoon River!
(May
26, 2025) Dennis Erb, Jr. claimed his first feature
win of the 2025 campaign on Sunday evening, May 25 at Spoon River
Speedway in Banner, Illinois! Dennis clicked off the fastest lap
in Group B during MARS Racing Series qualifying and later secured
a heat race triumph. After starting the 40-lap main event from
the outside of the front row, Dennis grabbed the top spot away
from Ryan Unzicker on the tenth circuit. The Carpentersville,
Illinois native then led all but one lap during the remainder
of the contest to bag the $5,000 first place prize money ahead
of runner-up Shannon Babb, Ryan Unzicker, Jason Feger, and Ashton
Winger!
A night earlier on Saturday, May 24 at Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury,
Illinois, another $5,000 winner's check was on the line with the
MARS Racing Series. Dennis stopped the clock fifth quickest in
Group A during the qualifying session prior to finishing second
in his heat race. He then rolled off from the inside of the fifth
row in the 40-lapper and charged to the front of the strong field.
At the checkers, Dennis rounded out the podium in third behind
only victor Jason Feger and runner-up Brian Shirley. Full results
from both Memorial Day weekend races can be found online at www.marsracingseries.com.
(Josh James Artwork)