Schedules
by month
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

Schedules
by series
ACT
ARCA
ARCA West
ASALMS
ASA Midwest
Carquest
CRA
GAS
Goodyear
LMSC
MAARA
Main Event
NASCAR Canada
North State
OSCAAR
PASS
PASS South
ProCup
Rocky Mtn.
SRL
Sunbelt
SuperPro
TSRS
UARA
USLMA
WCS
Unsanctioned

What series does Late Model Digest cover? You name it, and LMD covers it. A list of series that see significant coverage from the newspaper appears in the list of schedules at left. Unsanctioned special events also see coverage, and we keep track of who's doing what at more than 150 weekly tracks.

What races does Late Model Digest cover? LMD tries its best to provide information on every sanctioned and major independent special event. Special coverage is set aside for the biggest events, like the Snowball Derby, Kalamazoo Klash, and Bailey's 300 at Martinsville.

How do I subscribe to the print publication of Late Model Digest? It's easy to do right here on the website. You can subscribe by either printing out an order form and mailing it in, or through a secure server with your credit card. If you'd rather have a human confirmation, you can call us at (828) 837-9539 with your Visa or Mastercard information, or email us. Subscriptions begin as soon as we receive your payment or verify credit card information.

How much does Late Model Digest cost? U.S. subscribers pay $30 for one year, or $55 for two years (it's $50 per year for Canadian subscribers). You can also buy single-copy issues for $2 apiece from vendors at some racetracks. If you're having trouble finding a copy, call us at (828) 837-9539. We also keep back issues for two years; they cost $3 apiece for the shipping.

Where is Late Model Digest published? The newspaper office is located in Murphy, N.C., the far western corner of the state (about two hours north of Atlanta). The paper is printed in Gainesville, Ga., and mailed from the post office in Gainesville.

What's the history of Late Model Digest? Founders Bob Appleget and Brian McLeod began publishing in 1989, working crudely out of Appleget's Marble, N.C., home initially. They eventually moved into a Murphy, N.C., office, growing into more office space as Back Porch Publications grew. LMD quickly became entrenched in short track circles and spread its coverage to asphalt Late Model racing everywhere. Appleget left the operation in '99 as McLeod and his wife Carolyn took sole ownership of what became McLeod Media L.L.C, which now has five full-time employees.

What kind of stories, features and pictures can I expect with a subscription to Late Model Digest? In most editions, a dozen races or more receive comprehensive coverage, including a full race story, behind-the-scenes notes and three or more photographs. Bigger races often include sidebar stories or extra notes. Other races are written in capsule form, and weekly results are listed with the top finishers and brief notes. Photographs accompany those sections, too. Feature stories and columns are regularly published, including interviews with top drivers and analysis of key issues concerning short track racing. Other sections of the paper include news briefs, a scoreboard featuring series points, classified advertising and a photo feature page (called "Checkered Flag").

Is it a magazine or a newspaper? It's a newspaper in name, and it's published on newsprint, but Late Model Digest has some features that you'll find only in magazines. The lengthy stories, crisp writing and outstanding photography give the paper a magazine-like feel.

What if I have a story or photo to submit to Late Model Digest? LMD staffers are always interested in finding new writers and photographers who might be interested in contributing stories or photos. Call Jim Carson at (828) 837-9539 for more information.

What if I have information I'd like to supply for the website, or I see incorrect information? Please email Jim Carson with information or corrections. LMD is always looking for historical information on short track racing, so contact us if you have information you think we might be interested in.

Why don't you put the same information on your website that's in the newspaper? At this point, LMD's website serves as a complement to the racing paper. You'll find series and schedule information on the site, along with various quotes and occasionally other bits. Complete race coverage, however, will continue to appear only in the print publication.