World of Outlaws Late Models Return to Smoky Mountain for Tennessee Tipoff

World of Outlaws Late Models Return to Smoky Mountain for Tennessee Tipoff

By Michael Harrison

February 18, 2025 at 03:43 PM

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series returns to Smoky Mountain Speedway for the Tennessee Tipoff on March 14-15, marking its first appearance at the 4/10-mile dirt track since 2022 and its only Tennessee stop this year.

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The two-day event offers prizes of $12,000 for Friday's winner and $15,000 for Saturday's champion. Local favorite Jimmy Owens, who dominated the 2022 event by leading all 40 laps, returns to defend his title against top competitors including:

  • 2023 Series champion Bobby Pierce
  • 2022 Series champion Dennis Erb Jr.
  • Ryan Gustin
  • Nick Hoffman
  • Brian Shirley

Event Details:

  • Dates: March 14-15, 2024
  • Location: Maryville, TN
  • Track: 4/10-mile dirt track

Track History:

  • Track Record: 14.860 seconds (Billy Ogle Jr., November 2011)
  • Total Series Visits: 11

Recent Winners:

  • 2022: Jimmy Owens
  • 2021: Chris Madden
  • 2020: Mike Marlar
  • 2019: Jimmy Owens
  • 2018: Chris Madden, Dale McDowell

Last Event Stats (September 2, 2022):

  • Winner: Jimmy Owens
  • Quick Time: Ryan Gustin (15.937 seconds)
  • Lead Changes: None (Owens led all 40 laps)

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