Rod Conley Steers to Podium Effort in Season-Opening Spring 50!
(March 22, 2026) Rod Conley and his #71R team kicked off their version of the 2026 racing season on Saturday night, March 21 at Florence Speedway in Union, Kentucky. The Northern Allstars Late Model Series presided over the 50th edition of the ‘Spring 50’ at the Florence-area facility and a $10,000 winner's check was up for grabs.

Rod started off his evening by laying down the sixth quickest lap in Group A during time trials before advancing to finish second in his heat race behind only Josh Rice. In the 50-lapper, "Hot Rod" helped put on a great show for the huge grandstand crowd by picking off four competitors to land on the podium in third behind only victor Justin Rattliff and runner-up Mike Marlar! Full results from Saturday’s season opener can be viewed online by clicking on www.northernallstarsseries.com.

Conley Motorsports, Inc. Closes Out 2025 Campaign at Atomic Speedway
(October 26, 2025) The Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) teams wrapped up their version of the 2025 campaign on October 24-25 at Atomic Speedway in Alma, Ohio. The two-day 'Night the Stars Come Out' program was sanctioned by the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series and started with a $5,000 to win show for the Super Late Models on Friday night. R.J. Conley ran second in his heat race prior to finishing fifth in the 30-lap feature behind only winner Mike Marlar, Devin Moran, Josh Rice, and Colten Burdette. Rod Conley was not far behind, as the Wheelersburg, Ohio ace placed fourth in his heat race and eighth in the A-Main.

At Atomic Speedway on Saturday evening, a $15,000 top prize was up for grabs and 26 competitors were in the pit area at the Buckeye State venue. Both CMI drivers finished fifth in their respective heat races to earn a coveted starting spot in the 40-lap headliner. In the season finale, R.J. started and finished thirteenth, while Rod was the first retiree in the contest and was relegated to a twenty-second place showing. Despite the trouble on Saturday, "Hot Rod" officially placed third in the final version of the American Late Model Iron-Man Series point standings. Complete results from both season-ending races can be accessed online by visiting www.imdirt.net. (Tyler Carr Photo)

Rod Conley Tackles Eldora Speedway for $100,000 to win DTWC
(October 19, 2025) Over the October 17-18 weekend, the #71R team was in the pit area at the hallowed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio for the 45th edition of the 'Dirt Track World Championship.' The Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series once again presided over the DTWC and a whopping $100,000 top prize was up for grabs in the tour finale. With 59 Super Late Model competitors in action, Rod Conley started his weekend off by laying down the sixteenth fastest lap in Group A during qualifying on Friday night before placing eighth in his loaded heat race.

On Saturday evening, Rod ran eighth in his B-Main prior to finishing seventh in the $3,000 to win Jim Dunn non-qualifiers race. Unfortunately, "Hot Rod" was not able to advance into the 100-lap crown jewel headliner that was ultimately won by Bobby Pierce. Full results from the "Big E" can be accessed online by clicking on www.lucasdirt.com.

R.J. Conley Clinches 2025 Atomic Speedway Track Championship!
(October 12, 2025) R.J. Conley, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, officially clinched the 2025 Atomic Speedway Super Late Model Track Championship on Saturday evening, October 11 at the Alma, Ohio facility! R.J. timed in second quickest overall during qualifying, won his heat race, and later placed sixth in the final rundown of the 25-lap feature. His brother Rod Conley ran second in his heat race and fourth in the 25-lapper behind only $3,000 victor Josh Rice, Clint Keenan, and Justin Cooper. Complete results from last night's final point race at Atomic Speedway can be located online by clicking on www.atomicspeedway.net.

R.J. Conley Nabs Top Five in $10,000 to win Fall 40 at Mudlick!
(October 5, 2025) The Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) teams invaded Mudlick Valley Raceway in Wallingford, Kentucky on Saturday night, October 4 for the annual running of the Fall 40. The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series played host to the single-day shootout and a $10,000 winner’s check was up for grabs. R.J. Conley went fourth fastest in Group A during the qualifying session before running second in his heat race. R.J. then advanced inside of the top five to finish fifth in the 40-lap headliner behind only victor Michael Chilton, Rusty Schlenk, Colten Burdette, and Jason Jameson!

Series regular Rod Conley was also in action at Mudlick Valley Raceway on Saturday evening. “Hot Rod” utilized a series provisional to start shotgun on the field in the Fall 40. The Wheelersburg, Ohio ace then blitzed past nine competitors during the contest to salvage a steady twelfth place performance. Rod still finds himself third in the latest version of the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series point standings exiting the visit to the Bluegrass State. Full results can be found online at www.imdirt.net. (Michael Boggs Photo)

Conley Motorsports, Inc. Invades Skyline Speedway for Harvest 50
(September 28, 2025) Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) invaded Skyline Speedway in Stewart, Ohio on September 26-27 for the 40th edition of the 'Harvest 50.' Rod Conley was in action on Friday night in the $2,000 to win weekend opener. After timing in sixth quickest overall during the qualifying session, Rod ran second in his heat race before advancing to third in the 25-lap feature to land on the podium behind only winner Tyler Carpenter and runner-up Ryan Montgomery!

On Saturday evening at Skyline Speedway, the Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series roared into the Buckeye State venue to preside over a $5,000 to win shootout. Rod placed third in his heat race before passing six competitors during the 30-lapper en route to a steady sixth place performance. R.J. Conley also competed in the 'Harvest 50' finale and utilized a series provisional to gain access into the A-Main. The Wheelersburg, Ohio standout retired early in the contest and was officially placed twenty-first in the final finishing order. Full results from the entire weekend can be found online by accessing the track's Facebook page. (Michael Hamilton Photography)

Pair of Top Fives for Conley Brothers at Atomic Speedway!
(September 21, 2025) On an evening where their late father Delmas Conley was honored with the Legacy Award, brothers Rod and R.J. Conley were in action on Saturday, September 20 at Atomic Speedway in Alma, Ohio. The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series sanctioned the Hall of Fame Night program and a $5,000 winner's check was up for grabs. R.J. ran second in his heat race prior to finishing fourth at the checkered flag in the 30-lap feature behind only victor Colten Burdette, Rusty Schlenk, and Clint Keenan. Rod was not far behind, as he drove his #71R machine to a fourth place effort in the heat race and a fifth place performance in the 30-lapper. Full results from Atomic Speedway can be found online by visiting www.imdirt.net.

Top Tens for Rod and R.J. Conley in Visit to Hidden Hollow Speedway
(September 14, 2025) The Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) teams dipped south on Friday night, September 12 to Hidden Hollow Speedway in Colson, Kentucky. The Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series sanctioned the 'Coal Miners Classic,' which shelled out a $7,500 payday. R.J. Conley won his heat race during preliminary action and ran as high as second in the 40-lap headliner. At the checkers, the Wheelersburg, Ohio standout found himself in the sixth spot behind only victor Cody Mahoney, Rusty Schlenk, Colten Burdette, McKay Wenger, and Brandon Fouts.

Rod Conley, on the other hand, finished third in his heat race and eighth in the final rundown of the 'Coal Miners Classic.' The #71R team then ventured north to Muskingum County Speedway in Zanesville, Ohio on Saturday evening, September 13 for the 43rd edition of the 'Jim Dunn Memorial,' which boasted a $10,000 first place prize. Rod ran fifth in his stacked heat race, won his B-Main, and later placed twenty-second at the unfurling of the checkered flag in the 40-lapper. Full results from both Iron-Man Series showdowns can be found online by clicking on www.imdirt.net.

Rod Conley Competes in 55th Annual World 100 at Eldora Speedway
(September 7, 2025) The 55th edition of the 'World 100' was up next on the racing calendar for the #71R Conley Motorsports, Inc. team from September 4-6 at the famed Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio. The biggest dirt race in the world kicked off with a pair of $12,000 to win, split-field preliminary programs. On Thursday night in the opener, Rod Conley timed in 35th quickest in Group B during qualifying before finishing eleventh in his Shootout race. In a similar prelim program on Friday evening, Rod qualified 36th fastest in Group A during time trials prior to placing thirteenth in his Shootout race.

When Saturday rolled around at the 1/2-mile speedplant, the stands were jammed packed and the first-ever sell out crowd in Eldora Speedway history was on hand to witness the $72,000 to win grand finale. Rod ran twelfth in his heat race and sixteenth in his B-Main. Unfortunately, the Wheelersburg, Ohio standout was unable to transfer into the three feature events during his stint at the "Big E." Full results from the entire 'World 100' weekend can be accessed online by clicking on www.eldoraspeedway.com. (Josh James Artwork)

Busy Labor Day Weekend Headlined by Rod Conley's Top Five Finish
(September 1, 2025) A busy Labor Day holiday weekend greeted the Conley Motorsports, Inc. (CMI) teams from August 29-31. Rod Conley entered a trio of $5,000 to win Valvoline American Late Model Iron-Man Series contests in the states of Ohio and Michigan. Rod ran twelfth on Friday at Attica (OH) Raceway Park, fifth on Saturday at Butler (MI) Motor Speedway, and sixteenth in the 'Baltes Classic' on Sunday at the famed Eldora (OH) Speedway.

R.J. Conley competed in one lone event over the hectic weekend, as his #71C team ventured south to Mudlick Valley Raceway in Wallingford, Kentucky on Sunday for a $3,500 to win shootout. R.J. picked up a victory during preliminary action and was running second in the 25-lap main event until a flat tire dropped the Wheelersburg, Ohio standout to a tenth place showing. Full results from each of these races can be found online by clicking on www.imdirt.net and the Mudlick Valley Raceway Facebook page.