ERB, JR. CLIMBS TO EIGHTH IN HOOSIER DIRT SHOOTOUT OPENER
(August 5, 2020) Dennis Erb, Jr. followed the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series tour to the states of Indiana and Wisconsin from July 31-August 4 for a pair of marquee events. On Friday night in the 'Hoosier Dirt Shootout' opener at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana, Dennis laid down the fifteenth fastest lap in Group B during qualifying and later blasted past seven competitors during the $2,500 to win preliminary feature to nab an eighth place performance. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace was then slated to roll off from the outside of the eighth row in Saturday's 75-lap 'Hoosier Dirt Shootout,' but the $25,000 to win headliner was unfortunately rained out on both Saturday evening and on Sunday afternoon. Officials are scouring over schedules for a possible make-up date for the mega-event at the Hoosier State oval.

The #28 team then ventured north to Beaver Dam Raceway in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on Tuesday for another World of Outlaws battle, which boasted a $10,000 payday. Dennis clicked off the third quickest lap in his group during time trials before securing an impressive victory in heat race action. He then redrew the fourth starting spot prior to the start of the 50-lapper, but unfortunately ran into troubles early in the distance. His nose folded under, which made steering a handful, and Dennis was forced to pit on several different occasions while soldiering on to an eighteenth place showing. Complete results from both Kokomo and Beaver Dam can be located online at www.woolms.com.

DENNIS ERB, JR. PICKS UP FIRST WIN DURING HECTIC WEEK!!!
(July 30, 2020) During a hectic seven-day stretch of racing action from July 23-29, Dennis Erb, Jr. competed in six different events in four different states and was able to record his first official win of the 2020 racing season! On Sunday night, July 26 at Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee, Dennis posted the quickest lap in his group during DIRTcar Summer Nationals qualifying and later secured a heat race triumph. After drawing the pole position for the 40-lap main event, Dennis was able to nab the point at the drop of the green flag and held off all challenges to lead each circuit en route to capturing the $5,000 winner's check. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace beat Brian Shirley, Frank Heckenast, Jr., Billy Moyer, and Jason Feger to claim his 23rd career "Hell Tour" victory!

The #28 team entered three additional DIRTcar Summer Nationals specials last week from July 23-25. Last Thursday evening at Springfield Raceway in Springfield, Missouri, Dennis ran second in his heat race and advanced up to second during the $5,000 to win headliner before winding up fifth at the checkers behind only race winner Frank Heckenast, Jr., Mason Oberkramer, Brian Shirley, and Jesse Stovall. At Lake Ozark Speedway in Eldon, Missouri on Friday, Dennis laid down the fastest lap in his group during qualifying, won his heat race, and later placed sixth in the $10,000 to win feature event. In a similar $10,000 to win program on Saturday at Clarksville Speedway, Dennis earned Fast Time honors overall during the qualifying session before running second in both his heat race and the 50-lap A-Main, as he trailed only victor Brian Shirley at the unfurling of the checkered flag.

The busy stretch spilled over into this week with shows at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa on Tuesday, July 28 and LaSalle Speedway in LaSalle, Illinois on Wednesday, July 29. Dennis kept his string of strong performances going, as he placed fourth in his loaded heat race at Davenport before climbing to ninth in the $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series feature event. At LaSalle last night in another DIRTcar Summer Nationals stop, which boasted a $5,000 payday, Dennis timed in third quickest in Group A during qualifying, finished second in his heat race, and later drove his XR1 Rocket Chassis to a strong third place podium effort in the 40-lapper to trail only race winner Brian Shirley and runner-up Tyler Erb. You can view complete results from these races online at www.dirtcarsummernationals.com and www.woolms.com. (Josh James Artwork)

ERB, JR. SEVENTH IN FARGO; FOURTH IN TRIP TO RIVER CITIES
(July 20, 2020) Dennis Erb Racing remained in the upper Midwest for a trio of $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series programs in the states of Wisconsin and North Dakota from July 14-19. Last Tuesday night at Gondik Law Speedway in Superior, Wisconsin, Dennis Erb, Jr. posted the tenth fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session prior to finishing fifth in his loaded heat race and sixth in the B-Main. After rolling off from the outside of the eleventh row in the $10,000 to win headliner, Dennis was able to steer past seven competitors during the 50-lapper on his way to a fifteenth place showing.

At Red River Valley Speedway in West Fargo, North Dakota on Saturday evening, Dennis stopped the clock third quickest in Group B during time trials before running second in his heat race and ultimately winding up seventh in the 50-lap main event. The tripleheader week with the Outlaws then wrapped up on Sunday with a visit to River Cities Speedway in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The Carpentersville, Illinois standout earned Fast Time honors during qualifying, finished second in his stacked heat race, and drove to an impressive fourth place effort in the 50-lap feature to trail only victor Brandon Sheppard, Cade Dillard, and Ricky Weiss. Dennis still finds himself sixth in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings exiting the Northern Swing. Complete results from each of these three races can be viewed by clicking on www.woolms.com.

DENNIS ERB, JR. WINDS UP TENTH AT OUTAGAMIE SPEEDWAY
(July 12, 2020) Dennis Erb, Jr. was back in the Badger State on July 10-11 in a pair of $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series contests. On Friday night in the series' first-ever visit to Outagamie Speedway in Seymour, Wisconsin, Dennis clicked off the fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session prior to picking up an impressive heat race triumph. After drawing the pole position before the drop of the green flag in the 50-lap main event, Dennis led the first lap in the race, but ultimately slipped back to tenth in the final finishing order.

The second night of the doubleheader weekend took the #28 team to Plymouth Dirt Track in Plymouth, Wisconsin on Saturday evening for another WOOLMS battle, which also paid out a $10,000 top prize. Dennis posted the fourth quickest time in Group A during qualifying and later ran a strong second in his heat race. After rolling off from the inside of the third row in the 50-lapper, the Carpentersville, Illinois ace unfortunately ran into troubles with a flat tire during the feature and was eventually paid for a sixteenth place performance. Complete results from both weekend races can be viewed by clicking on www.woolms.com.

DENNIS DRIVES TO PAIR OF FOURTH PLACE CEDAR LAKE EFFORTS!
(July 5, 2020) The Dennis Erb Racing team made the trek to the renowned Cedar Lake Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin from July 2-4 for a special Independence Day weekend spectacular, which featured both the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series and the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars. The three-day extravaganza in the Badger State started on Thursday night with two separate rounds of qualifying and a $3,000 to win elimination showdown. Dennis Erb, Jr. laid down the third quickest lap in qualifying for Friday and the second fastest time for Saturday prior to advancing to seventh in the night's preliminary feature.

A pair of $20,000 top prizes were then on the line over the weekend at Cedar Lake. Dennis placed third in his loaded heat race on Friday evening before advancing past five competitors during the 40-lap main event to land in the fourth finishing position behind only victor Ashton Winger, Brandon Sheppard, and Ricky Weiss. In front of the CBS Sports Network cameras on Saturday night in the grand finale, Dennis secured a heat race triumph and later drove to another stellar fourth place performance in the 40-lapper to finish behind only race winner Brandon Sheppard, Cade Dillard, and Ricky Weiss. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace is now up to sixth in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings exiting the fireworks-filled holiday weekend. Complete results from all three contests can be viewed online by clicking on www.woolms.com.

ERB, JR. ADVANCES TO FOURTH IN $30,000 FIRECRACKER!!!
(June 28, 2020) Next up on the racing calendar for the #28 team was a visit to the storied Lernerville Speedway on June 25-27, as the Sarver, Pennsylvania facility played host to the annual running of the 'Firecracker 100,' which kicked off with a pair of $6,000 to win World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series preliminary programs. On Thursday night at the Keystone State oval, Dennis Erb, Jr. ran second in his heat race, but was unfortunately involved in a lap three pileup and was relegated to a disappointing twentieth place showing in the 25-lap opener. At Lernerville on Friday evening in a similar $6,000 to win prelim, Dennis placed third in his heat race and fourteenth in the 25-lapper.

When Saturday rolled around at the 4/10-mile speedplant, all eyes were fixated on the finale of the 'Firecracker 100' weekend and the hefty $30,000 payday. Dennis grabbed the third transfer spot through his stacked heat race and was awarded the outside of the sixth row for the start of the 50-lap headliner. The Carpentersville, Illinois star then rallied past eight competitors during the race - that was broadcast LIVE on the CBS Sports Network - to bring home a stellar fourth place performance behind only victor Cade Dillard, Max Blair, and Darrell Lanigan! Complete results from the lucrative 'Firecracker 100' weekend can be found online by clicking on www.woolms.com.

DENNIS ERB, JR. LEADS LAPS IN BULLS GAP OPENER; FINISHES SECOND!
(June 21, 2020) The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series took the Dennis Erb Racing team to the ultra-fast Volunteer Speedway in Bulls Gap, Tennessee on June 19-20 for a pair of $10,000 to win throwdowns. On Friday night following afternoon thunderstorms at "The Gap," Dennis Erb, Jr. clicked off the fifth fastest lap in Group B during qualifying and later placed third in his loaded heat race. After starting the 50-lap headliner from the outside of the fifth row, Dennis worked the bottom groove of the hammer-down, 4/10-mile speedplant to perfection and eventually led laps 30-33. At the unfurling of the checkered flag, the Carpentersville, Illinois star found himself in the runner-up spot behind only race winner Brandon Sheppard!

Another $10,000 winner's check was on the line on Saturday evening at Bulls Gap and Dennis started off the night by posting the eleventh quickest time in Group B during the qualifying session. After finishing sixth in his heat race and fifth in his B-Main, Dennis rolled off from the inside of the eleventh row in the 50-lapper. He was then able to advance past nine competitors during the contest to salvage a twelfth place showing and still sits seventh in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings. Complete results from the doubleheader weekend in the Volunteer State can be viewed by clicking on www.woolms.com. (MRM Racing Photos)

ERB, JR. EIGHTH AT MOBERLY; LANDS ON PODIUM IN IOWA
(June 15, 2020) Dennis Erb Racing made their way to the states of Missouri and Iowa from June 12-14 to compete in the first three Lucas Oil MLRA Series showdowns of the 2020 racing season. The triple shot kicked off on Friday night with a $3,000 to win program at Randolph County Raceway in Moberly, Missouri. Dennis Erb, Jr. posted the eleventh quickest lap in Group B during the qualifying session and later grabbed the fourth transfer spot through his stacked heat race. He then moved past six competitors during the 40-lap headliner en route to a steady eighth place performance in the Show-Me State.

A pair of $5,000 top prizes were then on the line at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa and West Liberty Raceway in West Liberty, Iowa. On Saturday evening at Maquoketa, Dennis placed second in his heat race prior to blasting past four racecars during the 40-lapper on his way to an impressive third place podium showing behind only race winner Chris Simpson and runner-up Bobby Pierce. At West Liberty on Sunday afternoon, Dennis unfortunately failed to transfer into the 30-lap feature after running seventh in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main. Complete results from the tripleheader weekend can be accessed online at www.mlraracing.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

DENNIS ERB, JR. TRANSFERS INTO DLM STREAM OPENER
(June 7, 2020) The pit gates swung open for the first time at the famed Eldora Speedway in 2020, as the fan-less 'Dirt Late Model Stream Invitational' took center stage in the Dirt Late Model world from June 4-6 at the storied Rossburg, Ohio facility. A total of 48 drivers were invited to the 1/2-mile, high-banked speedplant to do battle in the three-day extravaganza, which kicked off with a pair of $10,000 to win preliminary nights. On Thursday, Dennis Erb, Jr. finished sixth in his heat race, second in his B-Main, and seventeenth in the 30-lap sprint. At the "Big E" on Friday, Dennis narrowly missed out on the 30-lapper after running fifth in his loaded heat race and fourth in his B-Main.

To help commemorate the track's 67th season, the 'Dirt Late Model Stream Invitational' finale was headlined by a 67-lap feature, which boasted a whopping $50,000 payday. Dennis placed sixth in heat race action on Saturday and had a good starting spot for his B-Main, but a botched start that was let go ultimately helped lead to a thirteenth place finish. Unfortunately, the Carpentersville, Illinois ace was unable to make the start in the A-Main that was won by Tim McCreadie. Complete results from all three days at Eldora Speedway can be viewed by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com.

ERB, JR. SEVENTH IN WEEKEND FINALE AT DAVENPORT SPEEDWAY
(May 31, 2020) Dennis Erb, Jr. and his #28 team followed the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series tour to the Hawkeye State on May 29-30 for two more series contests at Davenport Speedway in Davenport, Iowa. On the 1/4-mile oval on Friday night, Dennis advanced to fifth in his loaded heat race and later finished fourth in his B-Main. After utilizing a series provisional to gain access into the $6,000 to win main event, Dennis worked his way past seven competitors during the 30-lap sprint to salvage a sixteenth place showing.

On Saturday evening on Davenport's sprawling 1/2-mile speedplant, Dennis clicked off the second fastest lap in Group B during qualifying prior to grabbing the second transfer position through his heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then fought hard for a top five effort in the $10,000 to win headliner before eventually settling for a solid seventh place performance at the end of forty green flag circuits. Dennis now finds himself in the seventh spot in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings heading into the month of June. Complete results from both of Davenport's fan-less events can be viewed by clicking on www.woolms.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

DENNIS ERB RACING EMBARKS ON BUSY WEEK ACROSS COUNTRY
(May 23, 2020) The doubleheader weekend at Jackson Motorplex wrapped up earlier tonight with the finale of the 'Drydene Double Down Invitational,' which boasted a whopping $20,000 paycheck. After timing in ninth quickest in Group B during qualifying, Dennis Erb, Jr. placed fifth in his heat race and later picked up a triumph in his B-Main. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then streaked past eight competitors during the 60-lap feature event and left Jackson, Minnesota with a steady ninth place effort. Dennis currently finds himself seventh in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings exiting the Gopher State.

(May 22, 2020) Following a long drive north from Brunswick, Georgia, the #28 team landed at Jackson Motorplex in Jackson, Minnesota today for tonight's opener of the 'Drydene Double Down Invitational.' Dennis Erb, Jr. knocked down the fifth fastest lap overall during World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series time trials, but later wound up sixth in his stacked heat race. After starting the $6,000 to win weekend opener from the inside of the ninth row, Dennis was unfortunately caught up in an incident after only five green flag laps and retired with damage in the twenty-second spot.

(May 20, 2020) Another $7,000 top prize was up for grabs for the cars and stars racing with the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series tonight at Golden Isles Speedway. With inclement weather in the area, the program was sped up and the action on the Brunswick, Georgia oval was fast and furious. Dennis Erb, Jr. posted the twelfth fastest time in Group B during the qualifying session prior to grabbing the fourth transfer spot through his stacked heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then moved past four competitors during the 40-lapper to leave the southern Georgia oval with a twelfth place performance. (Heath Lawson Photography)

(May 19, 2020) The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series returned to action tonight at Golden Isles Speedway and the #28 team unloaded at the Brunswick, Georgia speedplant for round one of the Lucas Oil Reopening Tour. A total of 43 entrants converged on the southern Georgia facility for the first series event since February. With no fans in attendance for the $7,000 to win special due to COVID-19 restrictions, Dennis Erb, Jr. started off his evening by laying down the eighteenth quickest lap in Group A during qualifying. After finishing seventh in both his heat race and his B-Main, Dennis utilized a series emergency provisional to gain access into the 40-lap main event and was eventually paid for a seventeenth place showing.

ERB, JR. LANDS ON PODIUM IN MAGNOLIA MAYHEM 40!
(May 16, 2020) The Dennis Erb Racing team was in the pit area at Magnolia Motor Speedway in Columbus, Mississippi on Friday night, May 15 for the 'Magnolia Mayhem 40.' The unsanctioned contest, which was scheduled to run on Thursday and pushed back a day due to rain showers, drew 41 entrants to the Magnolia State oval to vie for the $5,000 winner's check. Dennis Erb, Jr. timed in tenth quickest in Group B during the qualifying session before blasting up to second in his heat race.

Dennis then started the 40-lap main event from the outside of the fourth row and vaulted as high as second in the running order. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace appeared headed towards a runner-up performance until the waning laps when he slowed for what he thought would be a caution flag. Dennis eventually slipped to third before throttling back up and finishing on the podium behind only victor Jimmy Owens and runner-up Timothy Culp. Complete results from "The Mag" can be located online at www.magnoliadirt.com.

DENNIS ERB RACING ADVANCES INTO KARL CHEVROLET 50
(May 10, 2020) Dennis Erb, Jr. and his #28 team invaded Federated Raceway at I-55 in Pevely, Missouri on Saturday night, May 9 for a DIRTcar Super Late Model special dubbed the 'Karl Chevrolet 50.' The high-profile race, which was contested in front of a limited grandstand crowd - due to coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions - and a worldwide streaming audience, drew a stout 60 car field to do battle for the $7,000 winner's check.

Dennis knocked down the thirteenth fastest lap in Group A during the qualifying session prior to finishing fifth in his stacked heat race. Following a triumph in his B-Main, Dennis started the 50-lap headliner from the inside of the ninth row. In fifty green flag circuits around the St. Louis-area facility, the Carpentersville, Illinois ace picked off four competitors on his way to a thirteenth place feature showing. Full results from the 'Karl Chevrolet 50' can be viewed by clicking on www.federatedautopartsraceway.com.