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)

Two More Top Tens in Keystone State for Dennis Erb Racing
(May 19, 2025) A hectic week of racing saw Dennis Erb, Jr. compete in the states of Iowa, Ohio, and Pennsylvania from May 13-18. Action kicked off on Tuesday night at Marshalltown Speedway in Marshalltown, Iowa with a $20,000 to win FloRacing Night in America Series showdown. Dennis went twelfth quickest in Group A during the qualifying session before advancing in his heat race to grab the fourth transfer spot. He was then able to pick off a trio of competitors during the 50-lap feature en route to a twelfth place showing.

At Raceway 7 in Conneaut, Ohio on Thursday, the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presided over a $12,000 to win showdown. Dennis stopped the clock tenth fastest in Group B during qualifying prior to finishing third in his heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois standout then rolled off from the outside of the sixth row in the 35-lap main event before winding up right where he started... in the twelfth spot.

Following a rain-out on Friday at Marion Center Raceway, the Dennis Erb Racing team was back at it again on Saturday evening at the Marion Center, Pennsylvania oval in the annual 'Connor Bobik Memorial,' which boasted a $30,000 payday. Dennis ran sixth in his heat race and second in his B-Main prior to blasting past twelve racecars during the 60-lapper on his way to a stellar seventh place effort. In Sunday's World of Outlaws Late Model Series visit to the sprawling Bedford Speedway in Bedford, Pennsylvania, Dennis placed third in his loaded heat race and later moved forward during the $20,000 to win headliner to earn another seventh place performance. Full results from each of these races can be found online at www.floseries.com and www.woolms.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Four Top Tens for Dennis Erb, Jr. During Hectic Illinois Speedweek
(May 11, 2025) Dennis Erb Racing invaded five dirt ovals in the Land of Lincoln from May 6-10 and walked away with four Top Ten performances. Their best effort came on Wednesday at Spoon River Speedway in Banner, Illinois. Dennis Erb, Jr. laid down the fastest time in Group B during FloRacing Night in America Series qualifying prior to finishing third in his loaded heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then advanced five spots during the course of the 50-lap main event on his way to finishing fifth at the checkers behind only $20,000 winner Jonathan Davenport, Hudson O'Neal, Bobby Pierce, and Brian Shirley!

On Saturday evening, Illinois Speedweek wrapped up with a $30,000 to win Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series showdown at Fairbury Speedway in downtown Fairbury, Illinois. Dennis timed in sixth quickest in Group B during the qualifying session and later ran third in his heat race. After rolling off from the outside of the sixth row in the 60-lap headliner, Dennis was able to steer past six competitors to land in the sixth finishing position behind only victor Jonathan Davenport, Brandon Sheppard, Bobby Pierce, Tyler Bruening, and Shannon Babb.

Other finishes for the busy week included an eighth place performance on Tuesday at LaSalle (IL) Speedway, a twentieth place showing on Thursday at Lincoln (IL) Speedway, and an eighth place effort on Friday at Farmer City (IL) Raceway. Full results from each of these five races can be found online by visiting www.floseries.com and www.lucasdirt.com. (Todd Healy Photo)

Top Ten for Dennis Erb, Jr. in Dairyland Showdown Opener at MTS
(May 4, 2025) The condensed 'Dairyland Showdown' took place on May 2-3 at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, Wisconsin. With Mother Nature taking the victory on Thursday night, a $25,000 top prize was up for grabs on Friday evening to kick off the World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series doubleheader. Dennis Erb, Jr. advanced to finish third in his heat race and later picked off four more competitors during the 50-lap feature. At the checkers, Dennis found himself a solid eighth in the final finishing order.

In Saturday's grand finale, which boasted a $30,000 paycheck, Dennis started off his night by posting the twelfth fastest time in Group B during qualifying prior to moving up to finish second in his heat race. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then battled hard for another possible top ten showing in the 50-lapper before winding up thirteenth at the unfurling of the checkered flag. Dennis is currently tied for tenth in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings exiting the Badger State. Complete results from Mississippi Thunder Speedway can be found online by pointing your web browser to www.woolms.com.

Erb, Jr. Tackles Rain-Shortened Alabama Gang 100 Weekend
(April 27, 2025) The Dennis Erb Racing team ventured south last weekend to Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, Alabama for the annual running of the 'Alabama Gang 100.' The World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series doubleheader was slated to start on Friday, April 25 with a $12,000 to win showdown. Unfortunately, afternoon rain showers at TST wiped out the weekend opener.

On Saturday evening, April 26, a whopping $50,000 top prize was on the line in the 'Alabama Gang 100' grand finale. Dennis Erb, Jr. went nineteenth quickest in Group B during the qualifying session prior to finishing ninth in his heat race and tenth in his B-Main. After utilizing a series provisional to start shotgun on the field in the 100-lap headliner, Dennis was able to advance seven spots to salvage a nineteenth place performance. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace now sits eleventh in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings exiting the track deemed as the Hornet's Nest. Full results from the 'Alabama Gang 100' can be found online at www.woolms.com.

Pair of Podium Performances for Dennis Erb, Jr. in Slocum 50!!
(April 20, 2025) A trio of MARS Racing Series contests in the Hawkeye State greeted the #28 team from April 17-19 and Dennis Erb, Jr. was able to amass a pair of podium efforts and an additional top ten finish. On Thursday night in the opener at Cedar County Raceway in Tipton, Iowa, Dennis advanced to fifth in his heat race prior to grabbing the second transfer spot through his B-Main. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then picked off twelve competitors during the $5,000 to win main event to claim a solid eighth place performance.

The annual running of the 'Slocum 50' was up next for the team, as they ventured to 34 Raceway in West Burlington, Iowa for a doubleheader weekend. In Friday's $5,000 to win contest, Dennis won his heat race in preliminary action prior to finishing a close runner-up in the 40-lap feature behind only victor Bobby Pierce. On Saturday evening, the 17th Annual 'Slocum 50' finale took center stage and a $10,555 payday was up for grabs. Dennis clicked off the second fastest time in his group during qualifying, won his heat race once again, and later rounded out the podium in third after fifty green flag circuits behind only feature winner Pierce and runner-up Carson Ferguson. Full results from all three MARS battles can be viewed online at www.marsracingseries.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Dennis Erb, Jr. Tenth in WOOLMS Points Exiting Illini 100
(April 13, 2025) The Dennis Erb Racing team made the trek to Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois on April 11-12, as the World of Outlaws Late Model Series sanctioned the annual running of the 'Illini 100.' With a $12,000 top prize up for grabs in Friday's weekend opener, Dennis Erb, Jr. timed in ninth quickest in Group B during qualifying prior to placing fifth in his heat race. After grabbing the third and final transfer spot through his B-Main, Dennis was able to pick off eleven competitors during the 40-lap feature event en route to a steady eleventh place performance.

At the 1/4-mile bullring on Saturday evening, a $20,000 winner's check was on the line in the finale of the 'Illini 100.' Dennis stopped the clock thirteenth fastest in Group A during time trials before running seventh in his heat race and fourth in his B-Main. The Carpentersville, Illinois ace then received a series provisional to gain access into the 60-lapper and was able to salvage a thirteenth place showing from the rear of the field. Dennis currently sits tenth in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings exiting the 'Illini 100' weekend. Full results from Farmer City Raceway can be viewed online by clicking on www.woolms.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Top Ten for Erb, Jr. in Nippy 50 Finale at Maquoketa Speedway
(March 30, 2025) On March 28-29, the annual 'Nippy 50' took place at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa and 44 MARS Late Model Championship Series competitors piled into the pit area for the doubleheader weekend. With a $10,000 paycheck up for grabs in Friday's opener, Dennis Erb, Jr. advanced to second in his heat race and later wound up twelfth in the final finishing order of the 40-lap feature event. In Saturday's $15,000 to win weekend finale, Dennis advanced to finish fourth in his heat race and seventh in the final rundown of the 50-lap headliner. Full results from the 'Nippy 50' can be viewed online at www.marsracingseries.com. (Mike Ruefer Photo)

Dennis Erb, Jr. a Solid Sixth in $15,000 Swainsboro Raceway Finale!
(March 23, 2025) Dennis Erb, Jr. dipped south to Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, Georgia on March 21-22 for the 'Battle at the Crossroads,' which was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. On Friday night with a $12,000 payday up for grabs, Dennis was forced to rely on a series provisional to gain access into the 35-lap main event. The Carpentersville, Illinois native then blasted past thirteen competitors during the contest to salvage a steady twelfth place performance.

In front of a record crowd at Swainsboro on Saturday evening, Dennis and the rest of the series competitors vied for a $15,000 first place prize. Dennis went fourth fastest in his group during the qualifying session prior to finishing second in his heat race. After starting the 50-lapper from the inside of the third row, he ran in the top five for much of the race before settling for a sixth place effort at the checkers behind only victor Ryan Gustin, Ashton Winger, Bobby Pierce, Drake Troutman, and Nick Hoffman! Full results from both weekend shows can be accessed online at www.woolms.com. (Richard Barnes Photo)

Dennis Erb Racing Invades Smoky Mountain Speedway with Outlaws
(March 16, 2025) Dennis Erb, Jr. and his #28 team headed to Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee on March 14-15 for the annual running of the 'Tennessee Tipoff.' With Saturday's $15,000 to win weekend finale nixed by Mother Nature, Dennis only competed on Friday night at the Volunteer State oval. Unfortunately, the Carpentersville, Illinois ace missed out on the $12,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model Series headliner on Friday after finishing ninth in his heat race and tenth in his B-Main. Full results from the rain-shortened 'Tennessee Tipoff' weekend can be found online by clicking on www.woolms.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Erb, Jr. Lands on Podium in Tuckassee Toilet Bowl Classic Opener!
(March 2, 2025) The Dennis Erb Racing team invaded Clarksville Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee on February 28-March 1 for the annual running of the 'Tuckassee Toilet Bowl Classic.' The Super Late Model portion of the doubleheader weekend kicked off with a $2,500 to win opener on Friday night. Dennis Erb, Jr. stopped the clock fourth fastest during the qualifying session prior to moving up to finish third in the 25-lap feature behind only victor Jason Riggs and runner-up Jadon Frame.

On Saturday evening at Clarksville, a $7,500 first place prize was up for grabs in the weekend finale. Dennis laid down the fastest lap in his group during qualifying before picking up a heat race triumph. Unfortunately, the Carpentersville, Illinois standout suffered problems during the 30-lapper and was ultimately paid for a twenty-second place showing. Full results from the entire 'Tuckassee Toilet Bowl Classic' weekend can be found online by clicking on www.clarksvillespeedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)