After a thrilling Ike Moler Memorial at MRP Raceway Park last Friday, the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series fueled by VP roars back to life on Saturday August 29 at the Jent Family-owned Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio for the 23rd Annual CT Promotions Iron-Man Classic presented by Cheap Chevrolet of Flemingsburg, Kentucky paying $7,500-to-win and $500-to-start.

After (17) points-paying events of the scheduled (35), there have been (14) different winners in Domination Race Cars Victory Lane. The most recent winner was Michael Chilton of Salvisa, Ky. picking up career win # 13 last Friday at MRP Raceway Park.

On Saturday, August 29, three points battles will be on the line at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio. including the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series, the Coltman Farms Battle of the Bluegrass DIRTcar Series presented by Slicker Graphics & the Valvoline Weekend Allstars. Colten Burdette of Parkersburg, WV added his name to the list of Iron-Man Classic champions in 2025 as he won over Rusty Schlenk, Clint Keenan, R.J. Conley and Rod Conley.

On Saturday, August 29 at Portsmouth Raceway Park, the UMP Modifieds ($1,500-to-win), Sport Mods & Crown Vics will all be on tap for the evening’s activities. Any Crate/Steel Block Late Models can race with the Super Late Model Series on Saturday for a bonus, announced later in the week. The pits open at 1:00 pm, the drivers meeting will be at 6:30 pm and on-track activity will begin at around 7:00 pm. Also, $246 will also be placed for the “In Memory of Dennis Selby Fast Time” of the Iron-Man Late Models as the Selby Family places this award at each Coltman Farms Racing Battle of the Bluegrass DIRTcar Series event in 2026.

The tire rule at Portsmouth is Hoosier NLMT 2 & NLMT 3 on the fronts and left rear with the right rear being Hoosier NLMT 3 & NLMT 4. The entry fee is $50 and $75 tow money will go to any car not making the field of 22. 

Portsmouth Saturday Purse: 1. $7,500, 2. $3,000, 3. $2,250, 4. $1,800, 5. $1,600, 6. $1,400, 7. $1,200, 8. $1,000, 9. $800, 10. $650, 11. $500, 12. $500, 13. $500, 14. $500, 15. $500, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500.

Portsmouth Raceway Park is located at 25648 State Route 73 in Portsmouth, OH 45663. For more information visit Portsmouth Raceway Park on Facebook.

For more information on the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series, call (828) 361-5981 or log on to www.IMDIRT.net .

The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series fueled by VP is brought to the fans in the region by many important sponsors and partners: Official partners include, Valvoline Global Operations (Official Oil), VP Racing Fuels (Official Fuel), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), Coltman Farms Racing (Checkered Flag Sponsor & Battle of the Bluegrass DIRTcar Series Title Sponsor), Jail Breaker Brands (Official Potato Chip), STAKT Products, DIRTcar Racing, XS Power Batteries (Green Flag Sponsor), Todd Steel Buildings (Move of the Race Award), FloRacing (Rookie of the Year Award), DirtonDirt.com, MD3 (Hard Charger of the Race Award), Conley River Terminal (Hard Luck Award), Impact RaceGear (Official Outfitter), Race Cars (Official Victory Lane Sponsor), C&W Sales, Joy Ride Transport, Curtis Towing, MAGA Lift (Official Droop Check Sponsor), Simpson Race Products (Official Safety Equipment), Shane Bailey Racing, Swafford Signs (Official Decals & Graphics), MyRacePass (Official Website), Deatherage Racing Opticians (Middleman Award), Wayne’s Auto Repair (Official Hot Pit Sponsor), Slicker Graphics, Jim & Nancy Viox, JD Enterprise & Dirt Empire Magazine.

Previous Iron-Man Classic Champions:
2004-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY
2005-Rainout
2006-Chris Combs-Isom, KY
2007-Chris Combs-Isom, KY
2008-Don O’Neal-Martinsville, IN
2009-Josh McGuire-Grayson, KY
2010-Shannon Thornsberry-Martin, KY
2011-Jackie Boggs-Grayson, KY
2012-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2013-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2014-Chris Madden-Gray Court, SC
2015-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2016-Zack Dohm-Cross Lanes, WV
2017-Tommy Kerr-Maryville, TN
2018-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2019-Ashton Winger-Hampton, GA
2020-Dale McDowell-Chickamauga, GA
2021-Hudson O’Neal-Martinsville, IN
2022-Michael Chilton-Salvisa, KY
2023-Josh Rice-Crittenden, KY
2024-Seth Daniels-Jackson, OH
2025-Colten Burdette-Parkersburg, WV

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