What’s Happening?
Tomorrow night, 29 drivers will take on Groovy Hollow Raceway in Groovy Hollow 4. This year, the iRacing spectacular features NASCAR regulars, iRacing pros, YouTubers, and amateur underdogs. Here’s the starting lineup for Groovy Hollow 4.
Make sure to check out each driver’s paint scheme and, vote for your favorite paint scheme in the Grooviest Paint Scheme Contest, and tune into Groovy Hollow 4 on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. EST on the Out of The Groove YouTube Channel.
Ricky Hardin – No. 0 – Florida Department of Transportation Ford
South Carolina native Ricky Hardin brings his years of experience to Groovy Hollow 4.
Tyler Skoczen – No. 1 – UNOH Chevrolet
Tyler Skoczen, a student at the University of Northwestern Ohio, races with his school on the hood of his Chevrolet this year at Groovy Hollow.
Eric Estepp – No. 4 – Halloween Machine Chevrolet
Out of The Groove host Eric Estepp gets behind the wheel for the first time in Groovy Hollow 4. After rigorous training with Sim Racer DJ Yee-J, Eric makes his racing debut behind the wheel of the Halloween Machine in the race he created.
Alex Chilcutt – No. 5 – 5-Minute Pet Bath Toyota
Alex Chilcutt started racing like many fans did on a console. Now, Alex has a chance to make a name in Groovy Hollow 4.
Nick Dwornick – No. 6 – National Metering – HQ Ford
Canadian Nick Dwonick is ready to take on Groovy Hollow Raceway for the first time.
James Lauback – No. 7 – Victory Consultants Chevrolet
Longtime NASCAR fan Jame Luaback really connects with the charity aspect of Groovy Hollow. As a former quarter midget race, James hopes to make his name known at Groovy Hollow Raceway.
Malachi Drake – No. 11 – Opti-Coat Chevrolet
Malachi Drake hopes to conquer Groovy Hollow Raceway in his fourth entry at the event.
Dawson Cram – No. 13 – Junyard Jack Dash Chevrolet
NASCAR Xfinity Series regular Dawson Cram joins the gauntlet for Groovy Hollow 4 in the No. 13. This season in the Xfinity Series, Cram has a best finish of 24th.
Tim Combs – No. 17 – Hendrick Motorsports 40 Years Chevrolet
Tim Combs is another multi-time Groovy Hollow entrant. This year, Tim takes an iconic number to the track to attempt to get his first win at Groovy Hollow Raceway.
Armani Williams – No. 19 – Not Your Average Joe Ford
Another NASCAR regular, Armani Williams, is challenging Groovy Hollow this season. This season, the 24-year-old made his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut.
Nate Lee – No. 24 – Toxic Waste Sour Candy Chevrolet
A first-time Groovy Hollow entrant, Nate Lee hopes to keep his flashy Toxic Waste Sour Candy paint scheme towards the front Tuesday night.
Lawless Alan – No. 25 – AUTOParkIt Ford
Reamue Brothers Racing driver Lawless Alan and his Ford hope to make an impact at Groovy Hollow. This season, in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Alan scored his career-best finish of fifth at Talladega early this month.
Brennan Poole – No. 28 – True Terror Publications/Gray Ghost Chevrolet
Full-time racer and co-host of the Power Hour Podcast with Eric Estepp, Brennan Poole is one to watch in Groovy Hollow 4. In 155 Xfinity Series starts, Poole has ten top-fives and 39 top-fives.
Thomas Gerald Coonan – No. 29 – National Metering – North Chevrolet
Thomas Coonan hopes his experience in the eNASCAR College series can translate to the tricky and unpredictable Groovy Hollow Raceway.
Kealoha Hankins – No. 31 – Shelby County Speedway Chevrolet
College student Kealoha Hankins hopes to take the Halloween-themed Shelby County Speedway to the top in his first attempt at Groovy Hollow Raceway.
Ryan Vargas – No. 42 – Junkyard Jack Smash Toyota
Fan favorite NASCAR regular Ryan Vargas steps behind the wheel of the No. 42 Tuesday night. This season, Vargas took a step over to the NASCAR Whelen Euro Series, racing full-time for the EuroNASCAR PRO Championship.
Thad Moffitt – No. 46 – Tasty Duck Chevrolet
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Regular Thad Moffitt is repping his No. 46 in the iconic Petty Family font. After a tough season facing sponsorship problems, a win in Groovy Hollow 4 would mean a lot for Moffitt.
Aaron Smith II – No. 48 – The Headrest Safe Co. Toyota
Sim racing veteran Aaron Smith hopes that his experience can help him on the banks of Groovy Hollow Raceway.
David Schildhouse – No. 60 – Carrera Chevrolet
David Schildhouse is on a hot streak at Groovy Hollow Raceway. After back-to-back victories in Groovy Hollow one and two, he hopes to bring home his third title in as many years.
Blake Lothian – No. 62 – Royal T Graphix Chevrolet
Part-time NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Blake Lothian is continuing to work his way through NASCAR’s national series. Can a win at Groovy Hollow only add to his resume?
Dalton Kilroe – No. 63 – Alpinestars Ford
Dalton Kilroe has a chance to make his name this year at Groovy Hollow. As one of those multi-year entrants of Groovy Hollow, Dalton’s experience could go a long way in his Tuesday night at Groovy Hollow Raceway.
Dale Tanhardt – No. 66 – Junyard Jack Crash Ford
The enigmatic Dale Tanhardt brings his talents to Groovy Hollow 4. With 10.1K Followers on X, Dale could have the largest supporter base in this race. Hopefully, those fans can will their guy to a win.
Daniel M. Mosteller – No. 80 – David Smith Tribute Chevrolet
Daniel is a first-time entrant at Groovy Hollow with a slick-looking throwback scheme.
Larry Pace – No. 86 – NASCAR Mavericks Chevrolet
Candian iRacer Larry Pace is another who has experience in both sim racing and on the track. Larry could make a name for himself at Groovy Hollow.
Craig Janczak – No. 88 – Prolube Ford
Craig Janczak is another member of the Groovy Hollow 4 rookie class.
Art Rymer – No. 91 – DriveSmartWarranty.com Chevrolet
Art Rymer’s flashy DriveSmartWarranty.com Chevrolet is one to watch for Tuesday night.
Avery Schwab – No. 92 – Precision Measurement, Inc Chevrolet
For Avery Schwab, hopefully, Groovy Hollow 4 will be the first win for the Groovy Hollow veteran.
Nathan Koester – No. 95 – National Metering – South Toytota
Nathan Koester is an experienced iRacer. However, for the Groovy Hollow rookie, this race is one unlike any other.
Presley Sorah – No. 98 – Matrix Apparel Chevrolet
ARCA regular Presley Sorah brings his real-world, iRacing, and Groovy Hollow experience to Groovy Hollow Raceway. As one of a few NASCAR regulars in the field, could he be the one to dethrone David Schildhouse?
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