Now that Georgia-Florida Speedweeks have come and gone, I've decided to evaluate 15 top Dirt Late Model drivers — specifically the top six in points on last year’s national tours and three wild cards picks — from the popular wintertime series.

Brian Shirley’s pep talks began as soon as he climbed out of his car in the pit area following Friday’s 50-lap Wieland Winter Nationals feature at Ocala Speedway.

The freakiest occurrence of Brian Shirley’s racing career, and among the scariest Dirt Late Model incidents in recent memory, marred the final laps of Tuesday’s Hunt the Front Super Dirt Series heat race action at Needmore Speedway.

KNOXVILLE, Iowa — With every car that Brian Shirley passed during his march forward from the 15th starting spot in Saturday’s 20th Lucas Oil Late Model Knoxville Nationals finale, he seemed to be turning back the clock.

ROSSBURG, Ohio — No specific words, backstory or interaction could fully encapsulate Brian Shirley’s World 100 semifeature victory Friday at Eldora Speedway.

The second night of preliminary action for the 53rd World 100 was held Friday night at Eldora Speedway. Bobby Pierce claimed another preliminary night win in the first feature, while it was Brian Shirley driving to victory lane in the second prelim feature.

Brandon Overton stole the lion's share of the money (38 percent!) during Eldora Speedway's Double Dream weekend, but other drivers still left with some healthy earnings totals. Check out the full breakdown of feature purse earnings from June's lucrative weekend:

Farmer City, IL – The Mars Racing Series opened up Labor Day weekend on Thursday night at Farmer City Raceway. The first of a two-night doubleheader at the quarter-mile facility saw 20 Late Models checked in for a shot at the $5,000 payday.