Tommy Gorman Jr. is the kind of driver who defines grassroots racing in Southern Ohio. A 34‑year‑old father of six who traded eleven years of demo derbies for the tight, honest competition of the 4‑cylinder stock class. From RC cars at The Barn Raceway to a ’96 Escort GT rebuilt into a mini late model look‑alike, Tommy’s story is one of community, hard work, and finding a new lane in life. This spotlight dives into the people who shaped him, the car that turns heads, and the mission he’s chasing in 2026.

Atomic Speedway doesn’t just reopen each spring. It wakes up. From the quiet winter valley to the roar of the Gladiator Ice Breaker, this is a look at the place that has shaped Southern Ohio racing for generations.

A look inside the Ohio Valley SCDRA - a touring division built on real cars, real people, and real racing. From Civics and Focuses to the King of Compacts, this is the last of the true street‑car divisions.

A look at Jackson County Speedway’s 2026 schedule. A quarter‑mile home where local racers cut their teeth, fans settle into familiar seats, and Southern Ohio’s racing heartbeat kicks off each weekend.

What I learned after reaching out to High Limit, World Racing Group, and Atomic Speedway about their absence from the 2026 national tour schedules.

A sunset over Eldora Speedway became the moment I realized I wanted to start telling the stories behind this sport. Not just the results, but the moments that make dirt racing feel alive.