Mike
Spatola III Sees Illini 100 Weekend Go Up in Smoke... (April
13, 2025) The #89 team invaded Farmer City Raceway
in Farmer City, Illinois on April 11-12 for the annual running
of the 'Illini 100,' which was once again sanctioned by the World
of Outlaws Late Model Series. On Friday night in the $12,000 to
win weekend lid lifter, Mike Spatola III narrowly missed out on
the 40-lap feature after placing seventh in his heat race and
fourth in his B-Main. In Saturday's grand finale, which boasted
a $20,000 payday, Mike placed sixth in his heat race, third in
his B-Main, and twenty-fifth in the 60-lapper after unfortunately
going up in smoke on lap 35. Complete results can be found online
at www.woolms.com.
(Josh James Artwork)
Spatola Enters Nippy
50 Weekend at Maquoketa Speedway (March
30, 2025) On March 28-29, the annual 'Nippy 50'
took place at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa and 44 MARS
Late Model Championship Series competitors piled into the pit
area for the doubleheader weekend. With a $10,000 paycheck up
for grabs in Friday's opener, Mike Spatola III unfortunately missed
out on the 40-lap feature after finishing seventh in his heat
race and foregoing his consolation event. In Saturday's weekend
finale that boasted a $15,000 top prize, Mike ran fifth in his
heat race, won his B-Main, and later advanced to place fifteenth
in the final rundown of the 50-lapper. Full results from the 'Nippy
50' can be viewed online at www.marsracingseries.com.
(Josh James Artwork)
Mike Spatola III Fourth
in Tuckassee Toilet Bowl Classic Finale! (March
2, 2025) The Spatola Racing team invaded Clarksville
Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee on February 28-March 1 for
the annual running of the 'Tuckassee Toilet Bowl Classic,' which
kicked off their 2025 campaign. The Super Late Model portion of
the doubleheader weekend kicked off with a $2,500 to win opener
on Friday night. Mike Spatola III qualified fifth quickest overall
during qualifying, but unfortunately ran into issues during the
25-lap feature that dropped him to a disappointing fifteenth place
showing.
With a $7,500 top prize up for grabs in the finale
on Saturday evening, Mike timed in third quickest in his group
during qualifying and later grabbed the third transfer spot through
his heat race. The Manhattan, Illinois ace then blasted past four
competitors during the 30-lapper to land in the fourth position
behind only victor Ricky Weiss, Jason Riggs, and Allen Weisser!
Full results from the entire 'Tuckassee Toilet Bowl Classic' weekend
can be found online by clicking on www.clarksvillespeedway.com.
(Josh James Artwork)
Top Five for Spatola
Racing in $30,000 Gateway Dirt Nationals! (December
8, 2024) Fresh off Thursday's huge preliminary
triumph, Mike Spatola III wrapped up his version of the 2024 racing
season on Saturday evening, December 7 in the 8th Annual 'Gateway
Dirt Nationals' finale at the Dome at America's Center in downtown
St. Louis, Missouri. Mike drew the inside of the second row for
the start of the 40-lap main event and ultimately nabbed a top
five performance. At the checkers, Mike found himself in the fourth
spot behind only $30,000 victor Brandon Sheppard, Bobby Pierce,
and Ricky Thornton, Jr. Complete results from the season-ending,
indoor spectacular can be accessed online by pointing your web
browser to www.gatewaydirt.com.
(Josh James Artwork)
Mike Spatola WINS
Gateway Dirt Nationals Prelim Feature!!! (December
6, 2024) Mike Spatola III landed in victory lane
for the fifth time in 2024 on Thursday night, December 5 in preliminary
action for the 'Gateway Dirt Nationals' at the Dome at America's
Center in downtown St. Louis, Missouri! Mike went third quickest
in Group A during the qualifying session prior to securing a victory
in his heat race.
After drawing the pole position prior to the start
of the 25-lap main event, "Opie" led each and every
circuit en route to a $5,000 triumph over runner-up Ashton Winger,
Brandon Sheppard, Ryan Gustin, and Jadon Frame. With the win,
Mike has also locked himself into Saturday's grand finale, which
boasts a $30,000 first place prize. Full results from the 'Gateway
Dirt Nationals' can be viewed online at www.gatewaydirt.com.
Spatola Competes in
$100k Dirt Track World Championship (October
20, 2024) The #89 team helped close out the 2024
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season on October 18-19 in the
44th Annual ‘Dirt Track World Championship’ at the
famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. On Friday evening during
preliminary action, Mike Spatola III posted the twenty-first quickest
time in Group A in qualifying prior to placing sixth in his loaded
heat race. After finishing fifth in his B-Main and fourteenth
in the Jim Dunn Memorial for non-qualifers, Mike was unfortunately
forced to watch Saturday's 100-lap crown jewel headliner that
was won by $100,000 victor Bobby Pierce. Full results from the
DTWC weekend can be found online by pointing your web browser
to www.lucasdirt.com.
(Heath Lawson Photo)
Mike Spatola Captures
Kokomo Klash Title for $5,024!! (October
13, 2024) Mike Spatola III celebrated in victory
lane for the fourth time in 2024 on Saturday evening, October
12 in 'Kokomo Klash XVIII' at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana!
Mike went second quickest in XR Super Series qualifying prior
to securing a heat race victory. After starting the 25-lap feature
from the inside of the third row, Mike steered his #89 machine
to the front of the field and won by 0.924 of a second to bag
the $5,024 windfall over Blaze Burwell, Mike Vandermark, Josh
Boller, and Justin White! Complete results from 'Kokomo Klash
XVIII' can be accessed online by clicking on www.xrsuperseries.com.
(Jim Denhamer Photo)
Spatola Racing Seventh
in $12,000 FALS Frenzy Finale (October
6, 2024) The Spatola Racing team made their way
to Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois on October 4-5 for
the annual running of 'FALS Frenzy,' which was sanctioned by the
MARS Racing Series. On Friday night in the $5,000 to win weekend
opener, Mike Spatola III won his heat race and started the 40-lap
feature from the pole position before running into mechanical
trouble and finishing twentieth in the final rundown. With a $12,000
paycheck up for grabs in Saturday's finale, Mike ran second in
his heat race and a solid seventh in the 50-lapper. Complete results
from the entire 'FALS Frenzy' weekend can be accessed online by
visiting www.marsracingseries.com.
(Todd Healy Photo)
Mike Spatola Wins
at Sycamore Speedway for $3,000 Payday! (September
22, 2024) Mike Spatola III celebrated in victory
lane for the third time in 2024 on Friday night, September 20
in the 'Summer Sizzler' at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Illinois!
Mike went second quickest in his group during Dirt Kings Tour
qualifying prior to picking up a heat race victory. After starting
third on the grid in the 30-lap feature, "Opie" took
the lead on lap seventeen and drove off from the field to win
by 3.692 seconds. At the checkers, Mike was ahead of runner-up
Mike Mullen, Nick Anvelink, Brett Swedberg, and McKay Wenger to
bag the $3,000 first place prize money!
On Saturday evening, September 21, the dirt-slinging
action quickly shifted to Peoria Speedway in Peoria, Illinois
for the 69th Annual 'Illinois State Championship' race. Mike earned
Fast Time honors during DIRTcar Super Late Model qualifying and
later won his heat race in preliminary action. After leading most
of the first 22 circuits of the 50-lapper from the pole position,
the Manhattan, Illinois ace slowed from the third spot on lap
31. Mike was unable to finish the $5,000 to win contest and was
ultimately paid for a disappointing sixteenth place effort. Full
results from both weekend shows can be found online by clicking
on www.sycamorespeedway.com
and www.peoriaspeedway.com.
(Chad Marquardt Photo)
Spatola Racing Travels
to Davenport for Short Visit... (September
14, 2024) Following the 'World 100,' the Spatola
Racing team ventured west to Davenport Speedway in Davenport,
Iowa on Friday night, September 13. The Lucas Oil MLRA Series
sanctioned a $5,000 to win throwdown last night on the 1/4-mile
oval in the Hawkeye State. Mike Spatola III posted the fourth
fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session, but later
suffered problems in his heat race to finish eighth. After passing
four competitors in the B-Main to place fourth, Mike was unfortunately
forced to watch the 30-lap main event that was ultimately won
by Garrett Alberson. Full results can be found online by clicking
on www.mlraracing.com.
(Todd Healy Photo)
Mike Spatola III Invades
Eldora Speedway for World 100 (September
8, 2024) The 54th edition of the ‘World
100’ took center stage from September 5-7 at the legendary
Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio - starting with a pair of $12,000
to win, split-field preliminary programs. On Thursday evening,
Mike Spatola III grabbed the sixth transfer spot through his Shootout
race before winding up twenty-sixth in the final rundown of his
25-lap main event. In a similar show on Friday, Mike unfortunately
missed out on the 25-lapper after placing twelfth in his Shootout
race.
With a whopping $57,000 paycheck up for grabs in Saturday’s
annual ‘World 100,’ Mike finished sixteenth in the
final rundown of his loaded heat race and was not able to transfer
into a B-Main or the 100-lap crown jewel headliner that was won
in dramatic fashion by Bobby Pierce. Complete results from Eldora
Speedway can be found online by accessing www.eldoraspeedway.com.
(Todd Healy Photo)
Top Ten for Spatola
Racing in Labor Day Weekend Finale (September
2, 2024) After their two recent wins, Mike Spatola
III and his Spatola Racing team invaded both Fairbury Speedway
in Fairbury, Illinois and Spoon River Speedway in Banner, Illinois
on August 31-September 1. A pair of $5,000 winner's checks were
up for grabs with the MARS Racing Series at both Land of Lincoln
venues. On Saturday at FALS, Mike ran second in his heat race
and led the opening lap of the 40-lap feature, but problems on
his #89 machine ultimately dropped him to a disappointing sixteenth
place showing. At Spoon River on Sunday, Mike placed second in
his heat race and eighth in the 40-lapper. Complete results from
both Labor Day weekend battles can be viewed online at www.marsracingseries.com.
(Josh James Artwork)
Mike Spatola III Goes
Back-to-Back with $2,500 FALS Victory!! (August
25, 2024) The Spatola Racing team was back in
Fairbury Speedway victory lane on Saturday evening, August 24
for their second straight win! After touring the Fairbury, Illinois
bullring third quickest overall during Super Late Model qualifying,
Mike Spatola III secured a popular triumph in his heat race. He
then started the 30-lap 'Pappy and Bob Allen Memorial' from the
pole position and controlled the race from the drop of the green
flag. At the checkers, Mike was celebrating another $2,500 victory
over runner-up McKay Wenger, Donny Walden, Alex Wilson, and Mike
Provenzano! Full results from last night at #FALS can be accessed
online by clicking on www.fairburyspeedway.com.
(Rocky Ragusa Photo)
Spatola Racing Celebrates
in Victory Lane for First Time in 2024! (August
18, 2024) Following a nineteenth place performance
against the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series
foes on Friday night at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa,
Mike Spatola III returned to the Land of Lincoln on Saturday evening,
August 17 to record his first feature win of the 2024 campaign!
Mike laid down the third quickest time overall during Super Late
Model qualifying at Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois and
later picked up a heat race victory. "Opie" then led
all 30 circuits to come out on top of the 'FALS Cup' feature to
bag the $2,500 top prize ahead of runner-up McKay Wenger, Blaze
Burwell, Jake Little, and Jeffrey Ledford! Full results from both
weekend shows can be found online at www.woolms.com
and www.fairburyspeedway.com.
(Rocky Ragusa Photo)
Spatola Runner-Up
at Sycamore; Lands on Podium at Macon! (August
11, 2024) Mike Spatola III and the Spatola Racing
team invaded Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Illinois and Macon
Speedway in Macon, Illinois over the August 9-10 weekend for a
pair of MARS Racing Series battles. On Friday night at Sycamore
with a $5,000 payday on the line, Mike won his heat race in preliminary
action prior to placing second in the 40-lap feature behind only
victor Ryan Unzicker. With a $10,000 top prize up for grabs on
Saturday evening at Macon, Mike placed fourth in his heat race
and later passed seven competitors during the 'Kerby Strong 100'
en route to a third place podium effort behind only winner Jason
Feger and runner-up Ryan Unzicker. Full results from the MARS
doubleheader can be accessed online at www.marsracingseries.com.
(Brendon Bauman Photo)
Mike Spatola and #89
Team Venture North for USA Nationals (August
4, 2024) Following last weekend's PDC, the Spatola
Racing team rejoined the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late
Model Series schedule from August 1-3 at the renowned Cedar Lake
Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The annual running of the
'USA Nationals' drew a 48 car field to the Badger State for the
three-day, crown jewel extravaganza. Unfortunately, Mike Spatola
III was not able to transfer into the pair of $6,000 to win preliminary
features, along with the $50,000 to win grand finale on Saturday
evening. Complete results from the disappointing 'USA Nationals'
weekend for the #89 team can be accessed online at www.woolms.com.
(Todd Boyd Photo)
(April
13, 2025) The #89 team invaded Farmer City Raceway
in Farmer City, Illinois on April 11-12 for the annual running
of the 'Illini 100,' which was once again sanctioned by the World
of Outlaws Late Model Series. On Friday night in the $12,000 to
win weekend lid lifter, Mike Spatola III narrowly missed out on
the 40-lap feature after placing seventh in his heat race and
fourth in his B-Main. In Saturday's grand finale, which boasted
a $20,000 payday, Mike placed sixth in his heat race, third in
his B-Main, and twenty-fifth in the 60-lapper after unfortunately
going up in smoke on lap 35. Complete results can be found online
at 
(March
30, 2025) On March 28-29, the annual 'Nippy 50'
took place at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa and 44 MARS
Late Model Championship Series competitors piled into the pit
area for the doubleheader weekend. With a $10,000 paycheck up
for grabs in Friday's opener, Mike Spatola III unfortunately missed
out on the 40-lap feature after finishing seventh in his heat
race and foregoing his consolation event. In Saturday's weekend
finale that boasted a $15,000 top prize, Mike ran fifth in his
heat race, won his B-Main, and later advanced to place fifteenth
in the final rundown of the 50-lapper. Full results from the 'Nippy
50' can be viewed online at 
(March
2, 2025) The Spatola Racing team invaded Clarksville
Speedway in Clarksville, Tennessee on February 28-March 1 for
the annual running of the 'Tuckassee Toilet Bowl Classic,' which
kicked off their 2025 campaign. The Super Late Model portion of
the doubleheader weekend kicked off with a $2,500 to win opener
on Friday night. Mike Spatola III qualified fifth quickest overall
during qualifying, but unfortunately ran into issues during the
25-lap feature that dropped him to a disappointing fifteenth place
showing.
(December
8, 2024) Fresh off Thursday's huge preliminary
triumph, Mike Spatola III wrapped up his version of the 2024 racing
season on Saturday evening, December 7 in the 8th Annual 'Gateway
Dirt Nationals' finale at the Dome at America's Center in downtown
St. Louis, Missouri. Mike drew the inside of the second row for
the start of the 40-lap main event and ultimately nabbed a top
five performance. At the checkers, Mike found himself in the fourth
spot behind only $30,000 victor Brandon Sheppard, Bobby Pierce,
and Ricky Thornton, Jr. Complete results from the season-ending,
indoor spectacular can be accessed online by pointing your web
browser to 
(December
6, 2024) Mike Spatola III landed in victory lane
for the fifth time in 2024 on Thursday night, December 5 in preliminary
action for the 'Gateway Dirt Nationals' at the Dome at America's
Center in downtown St. Louis, Missouri! Mike went third quickest
in Group A during the qualifying session prior to securing a victory
in his heat race.
(October
20, 2024) The #89 team helped close out the 2024
Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series season on October 18-19 in the
44th Annual ‘Dirt Track World Championship’ at the
famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. On Friday evening during
preliminary action, Mike Spatola III posted the twenty-first quickest
time in Group A in qualifying prior to placing sixth in his loaded
heat race. After finishing fifth in his B-Main and fourteenth
in the Jim Dunn Memorial for non-qualifers, Mike was unfortunately
forced to watch Saturday's 100-lap crown jewel headliner that
was won by $100,000 victor Bobby Pierce. Full results from the
DTWC weekend can be found online by pointing your web browser
to 
(October
13, 2024) Mike Spatola III celebrated in victory
lane for the fourth time in 2024 on Saturday evening, October
12 in 'Kokomo Klash XVIII' at Kokomo Speedway in Kokomo, Indiana!
Mike went second quickest in XR Super Series qualifying prior
to securing a heat race victory. After starting the 25-lap feature
from the inside of the third row, Mike steered his #89 machine
to the front of the field and won by 0.924 of a second to bag
the $5,024 windfall over Blaze Burwell, Mike Vandermark, Josh
Boller, and Justin White! Complete results from 'Kokomo Klash
XVIII' can be accessed online by clicking on 
(October
6, 2024) The Spatola Racing team made their way
to Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois on October 4-5 for
the annual running of 'FALS Frenzy,' which was sanctioned by the
MARS Racing Series. On Friday night in the $5,000 to win weekend
opener, Mike Spatola III won his heat race and started the 40-lap
feature from the pole position before running into mechanical
trouble and finishing twentieth in the final rundown. With a $12,000
paycheck up for grabs in Saturday's finale, Mike ran second in
his heat race and a solid seventh in the 50-lapper. Complete results
from the entire 'FALS Frenzy' weekend can be accessed online by
visiting 
(September
22, 2024) Mike Spatola III celebrated in victory
lane for the third time in 2024 on Friday night, September 20
in the 'Summer Sizzler' at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Illinois!
Mike went second quickest in his group during Dirt Kings Tour
qualifying prior to picking up a heat race victory. After starting
third on the grid in the 30-lap feature, "Opie" took
the lead on lap seventeen and drove off from the field to win
by 3.692 seconds. At the checkers, Mike was ahead of runner-up
Mike Mullen, Nick Anvelink, Brett Swedberg, and McKay Wenger to
bag the $3,000 first place prize money!
(September
14, 2024) Following the 'World 100,' the Spatola
Racing team ventured west to Davenport Speedway in Davenport,
Iowa on Friday night, September 13. The Lucas Oil MLRA Series
sanctioned a $5,000 to win throwdown last night on the 1/4-mile
oval in the Hawkeye State. Mike Spatola III posted the fourth
fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session, but later
suffered problems in his heat race to finish eighth. After passing
four competitors in the B-Main to place fourth, Mike was unfortunately
forced to watch the 30-lap main event that was ultimately won
by Garrett Alberson. Full results can be found online by clicking
on 
(September
8, 2024) The 54th edition of the ‘World
100’ took center stage from September 5-7 at the legendary
Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio - starting with a pair of $12,000
to win, split-field preliminary programs. On Thursday evening,
Mike Spatola III grabbed the sixth transfer spot through his Shootout
race before winding up twenty-sixth in the final rundown of his
25-lap main event. In a similar show on Friday, Mike unfortunately
missed out on the 25-lapper after placing twelfth in his Shootout
race. 
(September
2, 2024) After their two recent wins, Mike Spatola
III and his Spatola Racing team invaded both Fairbury Speedway
in Fairbury, Illinois and Spoon River Speedway in Banner, Illinois
on August 31-September 1. A pair of $5,000 winner's checks were
up for grabs with the MARS Racing Series at both Land of Lincoln
venues. On Saturday at FALS, Mike ran second in his heat race
and led the opening lap of the 40-lap feature, but problems on
his #89 machine ultimately dropped him to a disappointing sixteenth
place showing. At Spoon River on Sunday, Mike placed second in
his heat race and eighth in the 40-lapper. Complete results from
both Labor Day weekend battles can be viewed online at 
(August
25, 2024) The Spatola Racing team was back in
Fairbury Speedway victory lane on Saturday evening, August 24
for their second straight win! After touring the Fairbury, Illinois
bullring third quickest overall during Super Late Model qualifying,
Mike Spatola III secured a popular triumph in his heat race. He
then started the 30-lap 'Pappy and Bob Allen Memorial' from the
pole position and controlled the race from the drop of the green
flag. At the checkers, Mike was celebrating another $2,500 victory
over runner-up McKay Wenger, Donny Walden, Alex Wilson, and Mike
Provenzano! Full results from last night at #FALS can be accessed
online by clicking on 
(August
18, 2024) Following a nineteenth place performance
against the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series
foes on Friday night at Maquoketa Speedway in Maquoketa, Iowa,
Mike Spatola III returned to the Land of Lincoln on Saturday evening,
August 17 to record his first feature win of the 2024 campaign!
Mike laid down the third quickest time overall during Super Late
Model qualifying at Fairbury Speedway in Fairbury, Illinois and
later picked up a heat race victory. "Opie" then led
all 30 circuits to come out on top of the 'FALS Cup' feature to
bag the $2,500 top prize ahead of runner-up McKay Wenger, Blaze
Burwell, Jake Little, and Jeffrey Ledford! Full results from both
weekend shows can be found online at 
(August
11, 2024) Mike Spatola III and the Spatola Racing
team invaded Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Illinois and Macon
Speedway in Macon, Illinois over the August 9-10 weekend for a
pair of MARS Racing Series battles. On Friday night at Sycamore
with a $5,000 payday on the line, Mike won his heat race in preliminary
action prior to placing second in the 40-lap feature behind only
victor Ryan Unzicker. With a $10,000 top prize up for grabs on
Saturday evening at Macon, Mike placed fourth in his heat race
and later passed seven competitors during the 'Kerby Strong 100'
en route to a third place podium effort behind only winner Jason
Feger and runner-up Ryan Unzicker. Full results from the MARS
doubleheader can be accessed online at 
(August
4, 2024) Following last weekend's PDC, the Spatola
Racing team rejoined the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late
Model Series schedule from August 1-3 at the renowned Cedar Lake
Speedway in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The annual running of the
'USA Nationals' drew a 48 car field to the Badger State for the
three-day, crown jewel extravaganza. Unfortunately, Mike Spatola
III was not able to transfer into the pair of $6,000 to win preliminary
features, along with the $50,000 to win grand finale on Saturday
evening. Complete results from the disappointing 'USA Nationals'
weekend for the #89 team can be accessed online at 
