Marlar Wins Rocky Top Rumble at Volunteer Speedway

World of Outlaws Late Model Series star outduels top competitors at 'The Gap'

Mar. 14, 2026 at 5:31am

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Michael Marlar, a top driver on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, won the 40-lap feature race at Volunteer Speedway in Johnson City, Tennessee on Friday night. Marlar outperformed the series' other top stars to claim the victory at the event known as the 'Rocky Top Rumble'.

Why it matters

Volunteer Speedway, nicknamed 'The Gap', is a popular short track in the region that attracts some of the top late model drivers in the country to compete. Marlar's win over the World of Outlaws field solidifies his status as one of the top late model racers currently on the circuit.

The details

Marlar led the majority of the 40-lap feature race, fending off challenges from other World of Outlaws contenders to take the checkered flag. The win was Marlar's third of the 2026 season on the highly competitive World of Outlaws Late Model tour.

  • The Rocky Top Rumble 40-lap feature race took place on Friday, March 14, 2026 at Volunteer Speedway in Johnson City, Tennessee.

The players

Michael Marlar

A top driver on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series who claimed victory in the Rocky Top Rumble at Volunteer Speedway.

Volunteer Speedway

A popular short track in Johnson City, Tennessee that hosts the annual Rocky Top Rumble event featuring the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.

World of Outlaws Late Model Series

A premier national touring series for dirt late model race cars that attracts some of the top drivers in the sport.

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What they’re saying

“It was a hard-fought win tonight against some of the best late model racers in the country. I'm proud of my team for giving me a car that could get the job done at The Gap.”

— Michael Marlar

What’s next

Marlar and the World of Outlaws Late Model Series will head to Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee for their next event on March 21, 2026.

The takeaway

Marlar's victory at the Rocky Top Rumble showcases his status as one of the top late model drivers in the country, as he was able to outperform the stacked World of Outlaws field at the challenging Volunteer Speedway circuit.