Another Podium Performance for Rod Conley Saturday at Mudlick
(April 20, 2025) Rod Conley and his #71R team ventured to Mudlick Valley Raceway in Wallingford, Kentucky on Saturday evening, April 19. The track's season opener shelled out a $2,000 payday for the Super Late Models. Rod earned Fast Time honors during the qualifying session before securing the victory in his heat race. After starting the 20-lap feature from the pole position, Rod was hampered by an incorrect tire choice and slipped back to third at the checkers to trail only victor Adam Stricker and runner-up Nicky Pennington. Full results can be found online by clicking on www.mudlickvalleyraceway.godaddysites.com. (Michael Boggs Photo)

Rod Conley on Podium in NALMS Visit to Florence Speedway!
(April 13, 2025) Both Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) drivers were in the pit area at Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky on Saturday night, April 12. The Northern Allstars Late Model Dirt Series presided over the action at the Cincinnati-area venue and a $5,000 winner's check was up for grabs. Rod Conley clicked off the fourth fastest lap in Group A during the qualifying session before placing second in his heat race. "Hot Rod" then steered past four competitors during the 40-lap headliner to land on the podium in third behind only victor Josh Rice and runner-up Michael Chilton!

R.J. Conley, on the other hand, went fourth quickest in Group B during NALMS qualifying prior to finishing second in his respective heat race. After starting the 40-lapper from the outside of the fourth row, the Wheelersburg, Ohio ace wound up ninth in the final finishing order at the unfurling of the checkers. Full results from Saturday's stop at Florence Speedway can be viewed online at www.northernallstarsseries.com. (Steve Alcorn Photo)

Top Ten for Rod Conley in $10,000 Spring 50 at Florence Speedway
(March 30, 2025) The 49th running of the 'Spring 50' took place on Saturday, March 29 at Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky. The Northern Allstars Late Model Dirt Series presided over the dirt-slinging action and 35 competitors piled into the pit area to vie for the $10,000 first place prize. Rod Conley stopped the clock twelfth quickest in Group A during qualifying prior to starting and finishing sixth in his heat race. After grabbing the second transfer spot through his B-Main, Rod steered his #71R machine past nine competitors during the 50-lap headliner en route to a solid tenth place outing. Full results can be found online by clicking on www.northernallstarsseries.com. (Steve Alcorn Photo)

Conley's Start 2025 Campaign in $15,000 Buckeye Spring 50
(March 22, 2025) The Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) teams lifted the lid to their 2025 campaigns on Friday night, March 21 at Atomic Speedway in Alma, Ohio. The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series roared into the Chillicothe-area oval to preside over the $15,000 to win 'Buckeye Spring 50.' R.J. Conley went second quickest in Group B during the qualifying session and later secured a victory in his loaded heat race. After starting fourth on the grid in the 50-lapper and running inside of the top ten for the majority of the contest, R.J. slipped towards the back at the end of the race and was officially paid for a twentieth place performance in his season opener.

Rod Conley was also in competition during the annual running of the 'Buckeye Spring 50' at Atomic Speedway. Rod timed in ninth fastest in Group A during qualifying, but unfortunately went for a spin during his heat race. The Wheelersburg, Ohio ace ultimately ran eighth in his heat race and sixth in his B-Main, which kept him out of the 50-lap main event that was won by Ricky Thornton, Jr. Full results from last night in the Buckeye State can be found online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com. (Heath Lawson Photo)

R.J. Conley Dominates Atomic Finale; Wins Track Championship!!
(October 27, 2024) R.J. Conley concluded his 2024 racing season in winning fashion on Saturday night, October 26 at Atomic Speedway in Alma, Ohio! Aboard his Longhorn Chassis, R.J. laid down the second fastest lap overall during qualifying prior to winning his heat race. After starting the 25-lap main event from the outside of the front row, R.J. took off at the drop of the green flag and led every circuit to pocket the $3,000 payday ahead of runner-up Rod Conley, Robby Hensley, Zach Milbee, and Seth Daniels. With the triumph, the Wheelersburg, Ohio standout also secured the Super Late Model Track Championship at the southern Ohio venue!

The #71R team also had a great night in the season finale at Atomic Speedway in finishing in the runner-up spot. In preliminary action, Rod qualified third quickest overall during time trials and later secured a heat race victory. "Hot Rod" was able to move up one spot during the 25-lapper to trail only his brother R.J. and the second place effort locked him into the third place in the final track point standings. Complete results can be found online by logging onto www.atomicspeedway.net.

Conley Eighth in Butterball Wooldridge Memorial; Third in Iron-Man Points
(October 13, 2024) The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series wrapped up their 2024 campaign on Saturday evening, October 12 with the annual running of the 'Butterball Wooldridge Memorial' at Richmond Raceway in Richmond, Kentucky. A total of 37 entrants vied for the $12,059 first place prize money at the Bluegrass State bullring. Rod Conley started off his night by posting the fifth fastest lap in Group B during the qualifying session.

After placing third in his heat race, Rod started the 59-lap headliner from the outside of the fifth row. The Wheelersburg, Ohio standout then worked his way past a pair of competitors on his way to a solid eighth place performance in the 'Butterball Wooldridge Memorial.' When the final points were tallied, "Hot Rod" found himself third in the final Iron-Man point standings behind only champion Rusty Schlenk and runner-up Seth Daniels. Full results can be viewed online by clicking on www.imdirt.net. (Ryan Roberts Photography)

Trio of Top Tens for Conley Motorsports, Inc. at Mudlick Valley
(October 6, 2024) The Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) teams were out in full force over the October 4-5 weekend at Mudlick Valley Raceway in Wallingford, Kentucky. The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series presided over the doubleheader, which kicked off on Friday night with a $5,000 to win throwdown. Rod Conley ran fourth in his heat race prior to passing four competitors during the 30-lap feature en route to a solid sixth place showing. His brother R.J. Conley was not far behind, as he finished fifth in his heat race and seventh in the A-Main.

On Saturday evening at Mudlick Valley Raceway, a $10,000 top prize was up for grabs for the ground-pounding Super Late Models. Rod placed fourth in his heat race during preliminary action and later steered his #71R machine past a trio of racecars during the 'Fall 40' on his way to a seventh place performance. R.J., on the other hand, encountered a rough night and was caught up in several incidents throughout the program. The Wheelersburg, Ohio ace wound up tenth in his heat race, eleventh in his B-Main, and twenty-third in the 40-lapper after receiving a series provisional. Full results from the entire 'Fall 40' weekend can be found online by clicking on www.imdirt.net. (Michael Boggs Photography)

R.J. Debuts New Longhorn Chassis; Rod Runner-Up At Atomic!
(September 22, 2024) Wheelersburg, Ohio ace R.J. Conley debuted a new Longhorn Chassis on Friday night, September 20 at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, Ohio! With a $2,000 top prize up for grabs on Track Championship night, R.J. was quick right out of the box by earning Fast Time honors during qualifying and winning his heat race. After starting from the pole position in the 25-lap feature event and leading most of the contest, R.J. eventually placed second at the checkers behind only victor Billy Green.

On Saturday evening, September 21, both Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) drivers were in attendance at Atomic Speedway in Alma, Ohio for the annual running of the 'Iron-Man Classic,' which shelled out a $5,000 winner's check. R.J. once again turned the fastest overall lap during the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series qualifying session before both R.J. and Rod Conley recorded heat race victories. The two Conley's together then led 33 of the 40 feature laps. Rod finished in the runner-up spot behind only victor Seth Daniels, while R.J. placed eighth in the final rundown after pitting for a vibration caused by mud in a wheel. Full results from both weekend races can be found online by clicking on www.mrpracewaypark.com and www.imdirt.net. (Nate's Racin' Photos)

R.J. Sixth in Ike Moler Memorial; Rod Sixth at Lawrenceburg
(September 15, 2024) Rod Conley returned to the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series trail on September 13-14 in the states of Ohio and Indiana. On Friday night in the $5,000 to win 'Ike Moler Memorial' at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, Ohio, Rod ran fourth in his heat race prior to placing fourteenth in the 40-lap main event. At Lawrenceburg Speedway in Lawrenceburg, Indiana on Saturday evening in a similar show, Rod earned Fast Time honors during qualifying, finished second in his heat race, and later wound up sixth following forty green flag laps in the feature behind only $5,000 victor Jason Jameson, Kody Evans, Rusty Schlenk, Devin Gilpin, and Adam Stricker.

His brother R.J. Conley was also in action in Friday's annual 'Ike Moler Memorial' at MRP. R.J. placed fifth in his heat race, but later won his B-Main and charged past twelve competitors during the 40-lapper en route to a solid sixth place performance behind only $5,000 winner Josh Rice, Adam Stricker, Rusty Schlenk, Seth Daniels, and Kirk Phillips. On Saturday, the #71C team ventured north to Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio for the 'Jim Dunn Memorial,' which was sanctioned by the XR Super Series. R.J. finished second in his heat race and was running strong in the $15,000 to win headliner until an incident with another competitor late in the 40-lap distance dropped the Wheelersburg, Ohio ace to a disappointing fifteenth place showing. Full results from the entire weekend can be found online at www.imdirt.net and www.xrsuperseries.com. (Ryan Roberts Photography)

R.J. Conley Fourth in Boone Coleman Gator 50; Rod Runs Seventh
(September 2, 2024) The Labor Day holiday weekend for the CMI teams kicked off on Friday night, August 30 at Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio with the annual running of the 'Boone Coleman Gator 50,' which was sanctioned by the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series. R.J. Conley won his heat race in preliminary action prior to finishing fourth in the 50-lap feature behind only $7,500 victor Daulton Wilson, Garrett Alberson, and Seth Daniels. Rod Conley, on the other hand, also secured a heat race triumph prior to slipping back to seventh in the final rundown of the 'Boone Coleman Gator 50.'

Following a rain-out of the $15,000 to win 'River Days Rumble' at PRP on Saturday evening, August 31, Rod and his #71R team trekked to the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio on Sunday, September 1. The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series presided over the action last night at the "Big E" and 65 competitors piled into the pit area for the $5,000 to win 'Baltes Classic.' Unfortunately, Rod was unable to transfer into the 30-lap headliner after placing sixth in both his heat race and his B-Main. Full results from both holiday weekend shows can be accessed online at www.imdirt.net. (Firehouse Photography)

Top Ten for R.J. Conley in Fireball 50 Opener at Atomic Speedway
(August 25, 2024) The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Late Model Series sanctioned the 'Fireball 50' weekend at Atomic Speedway on August 23-24 and both Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) teams were in the pit area at the Alma, Ohio oval. On Friday night with a $10,000 payday on the line, R.J. Conley ran third in his heat race and tenth in the 40-lap feature, while his brother Rod Conley placed fifth in his heat race, won his B-Main, and later finished twenty-second in the main event. With a $15,000 top prize up for grabs in Saturday's finale, R.J. placed fourth in his heat race and twelfth in the 50-lapper, while Rod finished fifth in his heat race, third in his B-Main, and sixteenth in the 'Fireball 50.' Full results from the entire weekend can be found online at www.woolms.com. (Steve Alcorn Photo)

R.J. Competes in North/South 100; Rod Heads to Wayne County
(August 11, 2024) R.J. Conley and his #71C team invaded Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky from August 8-10 for the annual running of the 'North/South 100,' which was once again sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series. In the pair of $6,000 to win, split-field preliminary programs, R.J. Conley finished fourth in his heat race and thirteenth in his 25-lap feature on Thursday before running seventh in his heat race, fourth in his B-Main, and twenty-third in Friday's 25-lapper. When Saturday rolled around with a $75,000 paycheck up for grabs, R.J. placed fifth in his loaded heat race and eleventh in his B-Main. Unfortunately, the Wheelersburg, Ohio ace was unable to make the start in the 100-lap crown jewel headliner that was ultimately won by Bobby Pierce.

Rod Conley and his #71R team, on the other hand, headed north to Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio on Saturday evening, August 10. The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series presided over the 'Don and Hans Gross Memorial' and a $5,000 payday was on the line. Rod grabbed the fourth transfer spot through his heat race, but was unfortunately swept up in an early incident during the 40-lap main event. "Hot Rod" was dropped to a disappointing twentieth place performance last night at the Buckeye State speedplant. Complete results from each of these races can be found online at www.lucasdirt.com and www.imdirt.net. (Heath Lawson Photo)

Rod Conley Ventures to Brownstown for Hall of Fame Classic
(August 4, 2024) The lone event for Conley Motorsports, Inc. over the August 2-3 weekend came on Saturday night at the legendary Brownstown Speedway. The Northern Allstars Late Model Dirt Series sanctioned the action at the Brownstown, Indiana oval and the 20th edition of the 'Hall of Fame Classic' drew 41 competitors to vie for the $10,000 first place prize. Rod Conley grabbed the fourth transfer spot through his stacked heat race and later started the 50-lap feature from the inside of the seventh row. At the checkers, the Wheelersburg, Ohio ace found himself in the twelfth finishing position. Complete results from last night at Brownstown Speedway can be accessed online by logging onto www.brownstownspeedway.com.

Top Five for R.J. Conley in Return to Portsmouth Raceway Park
(July 28, 2024) R.J. Conley and his #71C team made the short trek to Portsmouth Raceway Park in Portsmouth, Ohio for the first time in 2024 on Saturday night, July 27. A weekly Super Late Model program was held on Jackie Boggs Kids Night and a $2,000 winner's check was up for grabs. R.J. timed in fourth quickest overall during the qualifying session prior to running second in heat race action. After rolling off from the outside of the second row in the 25-lap main event, the Wheelersburg, Ohio veteran finished right where he started in the contest... in the fourth spot behind only victor Kenny Christy, Brandon Fouts, and Shannon Thornsberry. Complete results from the Jackie Boggs Kids Night at PRP can be accessed online at www.portsraceway.com. (Firehouse Photography)

Conley Motorsports, Inc. Battles Iron-Man Foes at MRP & Atomic
(July 21, 2024) The Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) teams battled Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series foes over the July 19-20 weekend in the Buckeye State. On Friday night at Moler Raceway Park in Williamsburg, Ohio, the 4th edition of the 'Dustbuster 40' was held and a $7,000 first place prize was up for grabs. R.J. Conley won his heat race in preliminary action, which was worth an additional $1,000 bonus, prior to nabbing a strong fourth place effort in the 40-lap feature behind only victor Nick Hoffman, Josh Rice, and Jason Jameson. His brother Rod Conley utilized a series provisional to gain access into the A-Main and was able to gain six positions to salvage a sixteenth place showing.

At Atomic Speedway in Alma, Ohio on Saturday evening, a $5,000 payday was on the line for both CMI drivers. R.J. placed second in his loaded heat race before passing a trio of cars during the 40-lap main event on his way to a stellar runner-up performance behind only race winner Nick Hoffman. Rod, on the other hand, ran fourth in his heat race and ninth in the 40-lapper. "Hot Rod" exited the doubleheader weekend fourth in the latest version of the Iron-Man Series point standings. Complete results from both weekend races can be found online by clicking on www.imdirt.net. (Steve Alcorn Photo)

"Hot Rod" Conley Grabs Pair of Top Tens in Kentucky & Ohio
(July 15, 2024) The #71R Conley Motorsports, Inc. team traveled to Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky and Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, Ohio over the July 13-14 weekend. On Saturday night at Florence, a $3,000 paycheck was up for grabs in an unsanctioned contest. Rod Conley stopped the clock fourth fastest in his group during qualifying before running fourth in heat race action. After starting tenth on the grid in the 30-lap main event, "Hot Rod" was able to stay inside of the top ten and picked up a spot to land in the ninth finishing position.

At Wayne County on Sunday evening, the DIRTcar Summer Nationals presided over a $7,500 to win program. Rod timed in third quickest in his group during qualifying and later placed third in his loaded heat race. The Wheelersburg, Ohio veteran then finished right where he started in the 35-lap headliner... in the seventh spot. View complete results from both venues by logging onto www.florencespeedway.com and www.waynecountyspeedway.com. (Steve Alcorn Photo)

Rod Conley Seventh in Born Free 40 at Brownstown Speedway
(July 8, 2024) Rod Conley followed the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series to the Hoosier State for a pair of $5,000 to win throwdowns on July 6-7 at Brownstown Speedway in Brownstown, Indiana and Tri-State Speedway in Haubstadt, Indiana. On Saturday in the 'Born Free 40' at Brownstown, Rod ran fourth in his heat race prior to picking off a handful of competitors during the 40-lap feature on his way to a solid seventh place effort. At Haubstadt on Sunday in another $5,000 to win battle, which was co-sanctioned with the DIRTcar Summer Nationals, Rod finished sixth in his heat race, third in the B-Main, and sixteenth in the 30-lapper.

R.J. Conley, on the other hand, made the trek to Brushcreek Motorsports Complex in Peebles, Ohio on Sunday, July 7 for the annual running of the '4B4EVER 40.' The unsanctioned Super Late Model showdown boasted a $10,000 winner's check. R.J. stopped the clock sixth quickest overall during the qualifying session prior to securing a popular heat race triumph. Unfortunately, a broken power steering pump on the first circuit of the 40-lap main event dropped the Wheelersburg, Ohio standout to a disappointing nineteenth place performance. Full results from each of these races can be located online at www.imdirt.net and www.brushcreekmotorsports.com. (Josh James Artwork)