Busy Stretch of Racing Nets Several Wins for Rick Eckert!
(June 12, 2013) Rick Eckert continued his recent hot streak tonight at the Action Track USA at the Kutztown Fairgrounds in Pennsylvania! Rick once again brought his SpeedSTR to Kutztown for a pair of Sunoco USAC Championship events. The York, Pennsylvania star took the checkers in the first Twin 17 to earn the $1,000 top prize, while he passed four competitors on his way to a runner-up effort in the second 17-lapper to finish behind only victor Billy Pauch, Jr.

(June 6, 2013) Tonight's $2,000 to win SpeedSTR event, scheduled for the Path Valley Speedway, has been rained-out. Rick Eckert will now enjoy the June 7-8 weekend off from racing action!

(June 5, 2013) York, Pennsylvania ace Rick Eckert made it back-to-back wins tonight, as he took the checkers in the Appalachian Mountain Speedweek finale at the Lincoln Speedway in Abbottstown, Pennsylvania! Rick won his heat race in preliminary action, but later drew the eighth starting spot prior to the A-Main. "Scrub" then proceeded to pick off car after car and eventually grabbed the top spot with only four laps remaining. Rick went on to capture the $7,000 top prize over Gregg Satterlee, Vic Coffey, Dan Stone, and Davey Johnson! (Barry Lenhart Photo)

(June 4, 2013) Paul Crowl's #7 team and Rick Eckert celebrated in victory lane tonight at the Port Royal Speedway in Port Royal, Pennsylvania! After finishing second in his heat race, Rick drew the pole position for the 40-lap Appalachian Mountain Speedweek feature event. Rick then led from flag-to-flag in the A-Main to score the $5,000 triumph over Austin Hubbard, Gregg Satterlee, Jamie Lathroum, and Davey Johnson! (Barry Lenhart Photo)

(June 3, 2013) "Scrub" Rick Eckert invaded the Roaring Knob Motorsports Complex in Markleysburg, Pennsylvania tonight for a $5,000 to win Appalachian Mountain Speedweek tilt. Rick finished seventh in his stacked heat race and later took the win in his B-Main to advance into the 40-lapper. The York, Pennsylvania ace wound up finishing fourteenth in the final rundown at Roaring Knob tonight.

(June 2, 2013) Rick Eckert was scheduled to be behind the wheel of Paul Crowl's #7 machine tonight at the Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Virginia. However, the $5,000 to win Appalachian Mountain Speedweek (AMS) race was rained-out...

(June 1, 2013) The #24 team was in the pit area tonight at the Stateline Speedway in Busti, New York, as a $10,000 top prize was on the line in a World of Outlaws Late Model Series showdown. Rick Eckert timed in fourteenth quickest in qualifying and later finished fifth in his heat race to earn the twelfth starting spot for the 50-lapper. "Scrub" then picked off seven competitors on his way to a steady fifth place performance behind only winner Shane Clanton, Mike Knight, Darrell Lanigan, and John Volpe.

(May 30, 2013) The Rick Eckert Racing team rolled into the Delaware International Speedway in Delmar, Delaware tonight for the $10,000 to win 'Fulton Bank 50.' Rick Eckert posted the fourteenth fastest lap in World of Outlaws Late Model Series time trials and later grabbed the fifth transfer spot through his loaded heat race. After starting the 50-lap main event from the outside of the seventh row, Rick barnstormed all the way up to third to land a podium finish behind only winner Tim McCreadie and runner-up Darrell Lanigan.

(May 29, 2013) York, Pennsylvania star Rick Eckert was behind the wheel of a SpeedSTR tonight at the Action Track USA at the Kutztown Fairgrounds in Pennsylvania. Rick emerged victorious in the first feature of the night, which was held over by rain from the previous week and paid him $2,000. He then appeared primed to sweep the evening when he burst into the lead at the start of the regularly scheduled feature, but Rick clipped an inside marker tire and spun midway through the event, which relegated him to a disappointing eleventh place effort in the 30-lapper.

Eckert Strong in Memorial Day Triple Shot in Ohio & WV
(May 27, 2013) The Rick Eckert Racing team was back on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series trail from May 24-26 in a trio of high-profile races in the states of Ohio and West Virginia. On Friday night, the Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio played host to the 'Buckeye 50,' which boasted a $10,000 top prize. Rick Eckert timed in fourteenth quickest during qualifying and later placed third in his heat race to earn the outside fourth row starting spot for the 50-lapper. Rick was then able to move by four competitors en route to a solid fourth place showing behind only winner Dave Hess, Jr., Josh Richards, and Darrell Lanigan.

Action quickly shifted to the Tyler County Speedway in Middlebourne, West Virginia on Saturday and Sunday for the 2nd Annual 'Jackpot 100.' On Saturday, Rick ran second in his heat race and later posted another fourth place performance in the $6,000 to win A-Main, finishing behind only winner Josh Richards, Tim Fuller, and Darrell Lanigan in the 30-lap affair. In Sunday's $15,000 to win 'Jackpot 100' finale at Tyler County, Rick finished seventh in his heat race and third in his B-Main prior to blasting past sixteen competitors in the 70-lapper on his way to a respectable sixth place effort. Complete results from the triple shot of racing action over the Memorial Day holiday weekend can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

Rick Eckert Drives Paul Crowl's #7 to Winchester Victory!!!
(May 19, 2013) Rick Eckert, of York, Pennsylvania, reached victory lane for the first time in 2013 on Saturday night, May 18 at the Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Virginia! Aboard Paul Crowl's #7 entry, Rick won his heat race in preliminary action to earn the pole position for the unsanctioned feature event. Rick then led all thirty circuits of the A-Main on his way to the dominating $2,000 win over Dale Hollidge, Tommy Armel, Roy Deese, Jr., and Keith Jackson. Complete results from Winchester can be accessed by clicking on www.winchestervaspeedway.com. (WRT Speedwerx Photo)

Top Five for Rick Eckert Racing in Rare Visit to Arkansas!
(May 12, 2013) Rick Eckert and his #24 team returned to action on Saturday night, May 11 at the I-30 Speedway in Little Rock, Arkansas. The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presided over the one-day showdown and a $10,000 top prize was on the line. Rick timed in fourth quickest of the 27 entrants during the qualifying session and later placed second in his heat race. After drawing the outside front row starting spot prior to the 50-lap main event, "Scrub" ran inside of the top five throughout the race before eventually bringing home a fourth place finish. Rick trailed only winner Shane Clanton, Darrell Lanigan, and Josh Richards to the checkers and still sits fourth in the latest WOOLMS point standings. Full results from the rare visit to Arkansas can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

Wet Weekend in Georgia Wipes Out WOOLMS Doubleheader...
(May 4, 2013) Rick Eckert Racing was scheduled to compete in a pair of $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model Series programs in the Peach State of Georgia on May 3-4. Unfortunately, Mother Nature wiped out the shows at both the Lavonia Speedway in Lavonia, Georgia and the Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, Georgia...

Rick Eckert Fast, But Suffers Bad Luck in Tennessee...
(April 29, 2013) The Rick Eckert Racing team rolled into the Volunteer State of Tennessee on April 26-28 for a trio of $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model Series clashes. On Friday night at the Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Rick Eckert timed in eighth quickest in Group B during qualifying and later finished third in his heat race. After starting the 50-lap feature event from the outside of the sixth row, Rick was all the way up to sixth before breaking an axle on lap 38. The York, Pennsylvania star was unable to complete the race and wound up eighteenth in the final finishing order.

Following a rain-out at the bad-fast Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell on Saturday, the #24 team wrapped up their weekend on Sunday at the Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel. Rick posted the fifth fastest lap during time trials and later took the win in his loaded heat race. After drawing the pole position for the 50-lapper, Rick was running a strong third on lap 47 when all three frontrunners were involved in a wreck with a lapped car. "Scrub" was able to complete all fifty circuits, but was relegated to a disappointing twelfth place performance. Rick now finds himself fourth in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings. Complete results from the action-packed weekend can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

Eckert Climbs to Runner-Up at 311 Motor Speedway!
(April 21, 2013) Rick Eckert and his #24 team traveled to the Tarheel State of North Carolina on April 19-20 for a pair of $10,000 to win World of Outlaws Late Model Series battles. Following a rain-out on Friday night at the Fayetteville Motor Speedway in Fayetteville, North Carolina, the Saturday show at the 311 Motor Speedway in Madison, North Carolina went off without a hitch.

Rick posted the ninth quickest lap during time trials and later placed third in his loaded heat race. After starting the 50-lap main event from the inside of the fifth row, Rick pointed his #24 Team Zero / Jay Dickens entry towards the front of the stellar field. "Scrub" eventually worked his way up to the second spot to finish an impressive runner-up behind only race winner Tim McCreadie. Rick now finds himself third in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings following the strong run at 311. Complete results can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.

Rick Eckert Grabs Top Ten in $20k 'Illini 100'
(April 7, 2013) Rick Eckert Racing resumed the 2013 World of Outlaws Late Model Series schedule on April 5-6 at the Farmer City Raceway in Farmer City, Illinois. The 5th edition of the 'Illini 100' took place over the weekend and a hefty $20,000 top prize was on the line. On Friday night, Rick Eckert laid down the ninth fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session and later grabbed the fourth and final transfer spot through his stacked heat race.

By virtue of his preliminary night performance, Rick started the 100-lapper on Saturday evening from the inside of the eighth row. The York, Pennsylvania star was then able to move up six spots during the 'Illini 100' en route to a steady ninth place effort. Rick currently finds himself fourth in the latest version of the WOOLMS point standings following the trip to the 1/4-mile fairgrounds venue. Full results from Farmer City can be viewed online at www.woolms.com.