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Dennis Erb, Jr. Kicks Off Illinois Speedweek with $23,023 Victory!
(May 16, 2023) Dennis Erb, Jr. claimed his second feature win of the 2023 season and his biggest payday to date this year in the "Illinois Speedweek" opener on Wednesday, May 10 at Spoon River Speedway in Banner, Illinois! Dennis timed in second fastest in Group A during Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series qualifying and later ran second in his heat race. After starting the 50-lap feature from the inside of the fourth row, Dennis utilized the bottom groove of the 3/8-mile oval to storm towards the front, grab the point with five laps remaining, and capture the $23,023 first place prize money over a top five that included runner-up Bobby Pierce, Jonathan Davenport, Brian Shirley, and Tanner English!

On Thursday, May 11 in a similar $23,023 to win program at Lincoln Speedway in Lincoln, Illinois, Dennis unfortunately narrowly missed out on the 50-lap main event after running fifth in his loaded heat race and third in his B-Main. At Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois on Friday night in the 'Farmer City 74,' which was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series and shelled out a $25,000 winner's check, Dennis snatched the second transfer spot during his heat race and later started from the outside of the third row in the 74-lap headliner that was pushed back to Monday, May 15 due to heavy rainfall. The Carpentersville, Illinois star quickly bolted up to the second position last night before ultimately slipping back to a seventh place effort.

In Saturday's annual 'FALS Spring Shootout' at Fairbury Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois, a $30,000 top prize was up for grabs with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. Dennis stopped the clock fifth fastest in Group A during qualifying before placing second in his stacked heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the third row in the 60-lap feature, Dennis led laps 6-36 of the race and appeared to be a serious contender for the big money until heavy contact from second-running Hudson O'Neal ended his night prematurely. He retired shortly after the incident and was relegated to a very disappointing eighteenth place showing. Complete results from each of the four "Illinois Speedweek" battles can be found online at www.floseries.com and www.lucasdirt.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Erb, Jr. Fourth in Rainy Dairyland Showdown Opener at MTS
(May 7, 2023) The Dennis Erb Racing team trekked to Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wisconsin from May 4-6 for the running of the 'Dairyland Showdown,' which was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series. In his spilt-field, $5,000 to win preliminary program on Thursday night, Dennis Erb, Jr. stopped the clock fifth quickest in his group during qualifying, which earned him the inside of the third row for the start of his 25-lap feature event. Dennis was then able to move up one spot during the contest to land in the fourth finishing position behind only race winner Cade Dillard, Bobby Pierce, and Nick Hoffman!

Following the opener, inclement weather unfortunately set in at the Badger State facility and the remainder of the three-day weekend was washed out. Friday's pair of $5,000 to win prelim shows, along with the grand finale that was slated to boast a $50,000 paycheck on Saturday, will not be rescheduled. Complete news and results from the rainy weekend at Mississippi Thunder Speedway can be found online by clicking on www.woolms.com. (High Side Race Shots)

Weekend for Dennis Erb, Jr. Halted by Mechanical Woes...
(April 29, 2023) Dennis Erb Racing headed to the Brownstown Bullring in Brownstown, Illinois on Friday night, April 28 for a $5,000 to win MARS Late Model Championship Series program. Dennis Erb, Jr. knocked down the fourth quickest time in Group B during the qualifying session, but unfortunately suffered terminal mechanical trouble during his heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois standout was forced to not only scratch from the remainder of the show and miss out on the 40-lap feature, but Dennis opted to ultimately return back to the shop and took the remainder of the weekend off from racing action. Complete results from Friday's visit to the Brownstown Bullring can be accessed online at www.marsracingseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Dennis Erb, Jr. Starts Busy Week with Brownstown Top Five
(April 23, 2023) Dennis Erb, Jr., of Carpentersville, Illinois, and his #28 team were busy in the states of Indiana, Tennessee, and Alabama in four straight days of racing action from April 19-22. Things kicked off on Wednesday evening at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana, as the Castrol FloRacing Night in America Series presided over a $23,023 to win throwdown. Dennis qualified well and won his heat race in preliminary action prior to rolling off from the outside of the third row in the 50-lap feature event. With passing at a premium, Dennis was able to move up inside of the top five to finish a strong fifth behind only victor Ricky Thornton, Jr., Mike Marlar, Devin Moran, and Hudson O'Neal.

The Dennis Erb Racing team then returned to World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series competition at 411 Motor Speedway in Seymour, Tennessee and Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama. On Thursday night in a $10,000 to win program at 411, Dennis finished eighth in his heat race and fifth in his B-Main before utilizing a series provisional and placing twenty-first in the final rundown of the 40-lapper. At TST on Friday in the 'Alabama Gang 100' prelim, Dennis stopped the clock thirteenth fastest in qualifying prior to advancing up to eleventh in the $4,000 to win feature. With a whopping $50,000 paycheck up for grabs on Saturday in the weekend finale, Dennis wound up third in his heat race, second in his B-Main, and nineteenth in the 60-lap headliner. Complete results from each of these races can be found online by clicking on www.floseries.com and www.woolms.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Erb, Jr. Advances into $100,000 Spring Thaw 100 at Volunteer Speedway
(April 16, 2023) The Dennis Erb Racing team dipped south on April 14-15 for the annual running of the 'Spring Thaw 100' at the high-banked Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee. Following a rain-out of the preliminary events on Friday night, the XR Super Series presided over a single-day, $100,000 to win show on Saturday evening at "The Gap." With 60 of the best Super Late Model drivers in the country on hand, Dennis Erb, Jr. started off his evening by laying down the seventeenth quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session.

After finishing a solid fourth in his loaded heat race, Dennis grabbed the second and final transfer spot through his B-Main to gain access into the 100-lap headliner. The Carpentersville, Illinois star then rolled off from the outside of the eleventh row in the contest and made some strides forward in the field before retiring late in the distance. Dennis was ultimately placed sixteenth in the final rundown of the 'Spring Thaw 100,' which was contested in front of a sold out, standing-room-only crowd. Complete results from Volunteer Speedway can be found online by clicking on www.xrsuperseries.com. (AandM Photography)

Dennis Erb, Jr. Sixth in Ira Bastin Memorial at Brownstown Speedway
(April 9, 2023) Dennis Erb, Jr. was one of the 54 entrants on hand at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana on Saturday, April 8 for the inaugural running of the 'Ira Bastin Memorial.' The Northern Allstars Late Model Series (NALMS) tour presided over all of the action and a $6,000 payday - along with a myriad of bonuses - was on the line. Dennis stopped the clock sixth fastest in his group during the qualifying session before running second in heat race action. After rolling off from the outside of the third row in the 40-lap feature, Dennis fought hard for a top five effort before winding up sixth at the checkers of the caution-free race behind only victor Bobby Pierce, Nick Hoffman, Spencer Hughes, Josh Rice, and Tanner English. Complete results from the 'Ira Bastin Memorial' can be accessed online by clicking on www.brownstownspeedway.com. (Ryan Roberts Photography)

Erb, Jr. Claims First Win of 2023 Campaign in Dramatic Fashion!
(March 12, 2023) Dennis Erb, Jr., of Carpentersville, Illinois, secured his first feature victory of the young 2023 campaign on Friday night, March 10 in the 'Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic' opener at Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee! Dennis laid down the quickest time in his group during the qualifying session before picking up a heat race triumph. After leading the first twelve circuits from the pole position, Dennis passed leader Josh Rice on the twenty-fifth and final circuit to claim the $3,000 first place prize money in dramatic fashion over Rice, Brian Shirley, Tanner English, and Josh Putnam!

On Saturday evening, March 11 at Clarksville Speedway, a $7,500 winner's check was on the line in the 'Tuckasee Toilet Bowl Classic' finale. Dennis clicked off the fourth fastest lap overall during time trials to earn the rights to the outside of the second row for the start of the scheduled 40-lapper. He then moved up to the second position in the main event when rain invaded the area and the race was deemed official after only 22 circuits. Dennis was credited with a strong runner-up performance behind only victor Brian Shirley. Complete results from the Clarksville doubleheader can be viewed online at www.clarksvillespeedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Speedweeks Concludes with 52nd Annual DIRTcar Nationals at VSP
(February 18, 2023) The 52nd edition of the 'DIRTcar Nationals' wrapped up in a big way at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida tonight, as a hefty $20,000 winner's check was up for grabs for the World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series stars. Dennis Erb, Jr. placed fourth in both his loaded heat race and his B-Main, which forced him to rely on a series provisional to gain access into the 50-lap headliner. Dennis then salvaged the night by passing ten competitors en route to a fifteenth place showing. The defending WOOLMS Champion leaves VSP ninth in the latest version of the point standings. (Josh James Artwork)

(February 17, 2023) Tonight's $12,000 to win penultimate event of the 'DIRTcar Nationals' at Volusia Speedway Park was rained-out during heat race action. Before the rain hit at the Barberville, Florida facility, Dennis Erb, Jr. had knocked down the eighth quickest time in Group B during the World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series qualifying session. The remainder of the program will not be rescheduled and the 'DIRTcar Nationals' will conclude on Saturday with a $20,000 to win grand finale.

(February 16, 2023) The World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series roared into Volusia Speedway Park to sanction a $10,000 to win affair tonight at the Daytona Beach-area speedplant. Dennis Erb, Jr. stopped the clock sixth quickest in Group A during the qualifying session and later grabbed the second transfer spot through his heat race. After starting the 30-lap sprint from the inside of the sixth row, Dennis wound up finishing right where he started... in the eleventh position.

(February 15, 2023) The talented 'DIRTcar Nationals' field at Volusia Speedway Park was split into three groups tonight, as triple 20-lap features were on the racing card for the DIRTcar Super Late Models. Dennis Erb, Jr. timed in eleventh fastest in his group during the qualifying session to earn the inside of the sixth row for the start of his $5,000 to win main event. Dennis was then able to vault all the way up to third in the running order before winding up fourth at the checkers behind only winner Chris Madden, Boom Briggs, and Hudson O'Neal!

(February 14, 2023) Night two of the 'DIRTcar Nationals' was held in front of a large crowd tonight at Volusia Speedway Park and another $7,000 top prize was on the line for the DIRTcar Super Late Models at the Barberville, Florida oval. Dennis Erb, Jr. posted the sixth fastest lap in his group during qualifying before grabbing the third transfer spot through his heat race. He then rolled off from the outside of the ninth row in the 25-lapper and was eventually paid for a seventeenth place showing.

(February 13, 2023) The opening night of the 52nd Annual 'DIRTcar Nationals' took place tonight at Volusia Speedway Park and the DIRTcar Super Late Models competed for a $7,000 winner's check at the Barberville, Florida speedplant. Dennis Erb, Jr. clicked off the second quickest time in his group during the qualifying session, but slipped to fourth in his loaded heat race. After starting the 25-lap feature from the inside of the eighth row, Dennis was able to climb a few positions to finish night one at VSP in the thirteenth spot.

47th Annual Winternationals Week at East Bay Raceway Park
(February 11, 2023) An unfavorable forecast for Saturday night has forced East Bay Raceway Park and Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series officials to cancel the 47th Annual Wieland 'Winternationals' – presented by Lucas Oil grand finale. The $15,000 to win contest will not be rescheduled. (Heath Lawson Photography)

(February 10, 2023) The penultimate event of the 47th edition of the 'Winternationals' attracted a standing-room-only crowd tonight at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Florida. A total of 62 Super Late Model competitors piled into the pit area at the Tampa-area facility to do battle for the $12,000 first place prize money. Dennis Erb, Jr. knocked down the eighth fastest lap in Group A during the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying session before nabbing the third transfer spot through his loaded heat race. Unfortunately, Dennis ran into trouble early in the 50-lap headliner and was forced to retire in the twenty-ninth position.

(February 9, 2023) A $10,000 top prize was up for grabs in the fourth round of 'Winternationals' competition tonight at the track deemed as the "Clay by the Bay." To start things off in Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series time trials at East Bay Raceway Park, Dennis Erb, Jr. laid down the fourth quickest time in Group A. After securing an impressive heat race win, Dennis drove his #28 machine to a strong third place podium performance in the 40-lapper behind only victor Hudson O'Neal and runner-up Max Blair!

(February 8, 2023) Night three of the 47th Annual 'Winternationals' at East Bay Raceway Park took center stage tonight in the Tampa area, as a $7,000 to win program was held for the ground-pounding Super Late Models. Dennis Erb, Jr. unfortunately did not make the start in the 40-lap main event after finishing sixth in his heat race and eleventh in his B-Main.

(February 7, 2023) Round two of the 'Winternationals' took place earlier this evening at East Bay Raceway Park in Gibsonton, Florida. A total of 60 Super Late Model entrants signed into the "Clay by the Bay" and a $5,000 winner's check was on the line. Dennis Erb, Jr. earned Fast Time honors during Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series qualifying tonight before finishing second in heat race action. After rolling off from the inside of the fourth row in the 30-lapper, Dennis drove his #28 entry to another fifth place performance behind only victor Ashton Winger, Hudson O'Neal, Brandon Sheppard, and Brandon Overton!

(February 6, 2023) The 47th edition of the 'Winternationals' kicked off tonight at East Bay Raceway Park, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned a $5,000 to win showdown. Dennis Erb, Jr. timed in second fastest in Group B during the qualifying session prior to securing a heat race triumph. After starting the 30-lap feature from the outside of the second row, Dennis was able to stay inside of the top five to knock down a strong fifth place effort behind only race winner Tyler Erb, Hudson O'Neal, Tyler Millwood, and Brandon Overton!

All-Tech Raceway Double-Dip Next on Speedweeks Slate
(February 4, 2023) Following last night's rain-out at All-Tech Raceway, the wheel-to-wheel "Speedweeks" action continued tonight at the Ellisville, Florida speedplant. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series presided over the competition and 44 entrants signed into the pit area to do battle for the $15,000 top prize. Dennis Erb, Jr. timed in second fastest in Group A during the qualifying session prior to placing second in his loaded heat race. After starting the 50-lap headliner from the inside of the fourth row, Dennis ultimately slipped back several spots to finish in the thirteenth position. (Mike Ruefer Photo)

(February 3, 2023) Tonight's opening round of the two-day 'Winter Nationals' at All-Tech Raceway in Ellisville, Florida, which was scheduled to shell out a $12,000 payday, has been rained-out and will not be rescheduled. Saturday's $15,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showdown at All-Tech Raceway is still on as scheduled. Hot laps will begin at 5:30pm EST and all of the action will be broadcast LIVE to subscribers of FloRacing.

Busy Speedweeks Takes #28 Team to Bubba Raceway Park
(January 30, 2023) The two-race 'BRP Winter Nationals' concluded tonight at Bubba Raceway Park in Ocala, Florida, as another $10,000 first place prize was on the line for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors. Dennis Erb, Jr. stopped the clock second quickest in Group A during the qualifying session and later secured an impressive win in heat race action. After starting third on the grid in the 40-lap feature, Dennis passed leader Jonathan Davenport to hold the point from laps 26-28 before setting for a hard-fought third place podium effort behind only victor Davenport and runner-up Ashton Winger! (Heath Lawson Photography)

(January 29, 2023) Following last night's show at Golden Isles Speedway, action quickly shifted south to Bubba Raceway Park tonight, as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned the first of two 'BRP Winter Nationals' programs at the Ocala, Florida facility. A star-studded 39 car field converged at the D-shaped venue to vie for the $10,000 windfall. Dennis Erb, Jr. knocked down the second quickest time in Group B during the qualifying session prior to running second in his loaded heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the fourth row in the 40-lap main event, Dennis was unfortunately caught up in a multi-car melee on a lap 19 restart and was forced to retire with damage in the twenty-first position.

Erb, Jr. Continues Speedweeks in Super Bowl of Racing at GIS
(January 28, 2023) The annual running of the 'Super Bowl of Racing' wrapped up in a big way tonight at Golden Isles Speedway, as a whopping $25,000 winner's check was on the line at the Brunswick, Georgia-area speedplant. Dennis Erb, Jr. posted the ninth quickest lap in Group A during the qualifying session before finishing fourth in his loaded heat race and second in his B-Main. The Carpentersville, Illinois star then started the 60-lap main event from the inside of the eleventh row before moving past six competitors en route to a fifteenth place showing. (Josh James Artwork)

(January 27, 2023) Night two of the 'Super Bowl of Racing' was held tonight at Golden Isles Speedway and the 51 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series competitors on the grounds at the Brunswick, Georgia-area facility were gunning for a $12,000 paycheck. Dennis Erb, Jr. laid down the eighth quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session prior to placing second in his stacked heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the fifth row in the 50-lap headliner, Dennis was able to climb up inside of the top five before settling for a strong sixth place performance at the unfurling of the checkered flag.

(January 26, 2023) The 2023 campaign for the #28 team continued tonight in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series lid lifter at Golden Isles Speedway near Brunswick, Georgia. A total of fifty Super Late Model entrants were on the grounds at GIS to do battle for the $10,000 first place prize money in night one of the 'Super Bowl of Racing.' Dennis Erb, Jr. stopped the clock eleventh quickest in Group B during the qualifying session prior to placing seventh in his loaded heat race and fifth in his B-Main. Unfortunately, Dennis was not able to transfer into the 40-lap main event that was ultimately won by Brandon Overton.

Dennis Erb, Jr. Starts Defense of WOOLMS Title in Sunshine Nationals
(January 21, 2023) Unstable weather conditions at Volusia Speedway Park has forced World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series and track officials to cancel tonight's annual 'Sunshine Nationals' finale. This decision comes after working closely with Meteorologist Wayne Mahar from the Precision Weather Service and monitoring the local weather over the past 48 hours. The $20,000 to win spectacular at the Barberville, Florida oval will not be rescheduled. (Chris Anderson Photo)

(January 20, 2023) Round two of the annual 'Sunshine Nationals' took center stage tonight at Volusia (FL) Speedway Park and another $8,000 winner's check was up for grabs. Dennis Erb, Jr. stopped the clock fifth quickest in Group A during the World of Outlaws Late Model Series qualifying session prior to placing second in his loaded heat race. After starting the 25-lapper from the inside of the fifth row, Dennis fought hard for a top ten showing in the contest before winding up eleventh at the unfurling of the checkered flag.

(January 19, 2023) The Dennis Erb Racing team lifted the lid to their 2023 campaign earlier tonight in the 'Sunshine Nationals' opener at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Florida. A total of 47 competitors signed into the VSP pit area to compete in the World of Outlaws Case Construction Late Model Series showdown, which boasted an $8,000 top prize. Starting the defense of his 2022 title, Dennis Erb, Jr. posted the sixth quickest time in Group B during the qualifying session before grabbing the fourth transfer spot through his stacked heat race. Dennis then ran into problems early in the 25-lap main event, changed right rear tires, and utlimately placed seventeenth in the final rundown of his season opener.