Dakota Smith Charges Dean Carpenter After Crash, Chaos Ensues At Gateway
Dakota Smith Charges Dean Carpenter After Crash, Chaos Ensues At Gateway
A multi-car crash at Gateway Dirt Nationals resulted in a dispute by driver Dakora Smith as he sprinted across the track at during the B-main race.
Another crash has taken place during the second day of action at the Gateway Dirt Nationals in the Dome at America's Center. There were no injuries, but this time, it caused major chaos among other drivers.
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After a six-car pileup led to Dakota Smith's B89 having to exit the race, Smith sprinted about 200 yards to Dean Carpenter's looking for a fight.
This altercation happened during the ten-lap B-main race, during which Smith immediately exited his car to dash over to Carpenter in an attempt to remove his helmet.
Smith was forced to exit the race, while Dean Carpenter ended up in 3rd.
See the replay. of the scene below.
Watch The Chaotic Scene At Gateway Dirt Nationals
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Gateway Dirt Nationals Schedule - Friday, Dec. 6
All Times Eastern
Friday, Dec. 6
- 11 a.m. - Registration and credentials office opens
- 12 p.m. - Pits open, technical inspection begins
- 2 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting, fuel storage opens
- 3 p.m. - Grandstands open
- 4 p.m. - On-track activity
- Late Model hot laps
- Late Model time trials
- Modified group qualifying
- 6 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
- Late Model heats (8 laps)
- Modified heats (8 laps)
- Consolation races: Late Models (10 laps); Modifieds (8 laps)
- Features: Late Models (25 laps); Modifieds (20 laps)
(Pit area cleared, closes one hour after final checkered flag)
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Gateway Dirt Nationals Schedule - Friday, Dec. 6
All Times Eastern
Friday, Dec. 6
- 11 a.m. - Registration and credentials office opens
- 12 p.m. - Pits open, technical inspection begins
- 2 p.m. - Drivers’ meeting, fuel storage opens
- 3 p.m. - Grandstands open
- 4 p.m. - On-track activity
- Late Model hot laps
- Late Model time trials
- Modified group qualifying
- 6 p.m. - Opening ceremonies
- Late Model heats (8 laps)
- Modified heats (8 laps)
- Consolation races: Late Models (10 laps); Modifieds (8 laps)
- Features: Late Models (25 laps); Modifieds (20 laps)
(Pit area cleared, closes one hour after final checkered flag)
2024 Castrol Gateway Dirt Nationals Tickets
Plan on being in the St. Louis area and want to catch the Gateway Dirt Nationals action in person?
Reserved seating is $25-$45 on Thursday and Friday and will be $35-$55 on Saturday.
For more info, visit: gatewaydirt.com
Who Won The 2023 Castrol Gateway Dirt Nationals?
Brandon Sheppard of New Berlin, Illinois, earned his first Gateway triumph in the Super Late Model division. Drake Troutman picked up the win in the Modified division.
All Past Castrol Gateway Dirt Nationals Winners
Year: Winner, hometown
- 2023: Brandon Sheppard, New Berlin, Ill.
- 2022: Tyler Erb, New Waverly, Texas
- 2021: Tyler Carpenter, Parkersburg, W.Va.
- 2020: Canceled
- 2019: Tyler Carpenter, Parkersburg, W.Va.
- 2018: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.
- 2017: Bobby Pierce, Oakwood, Ill.
- 2016: Scott Bloomquist, Mooresburg, Tenn.
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