CONCORD, N.C. — The Dirt Track at Charlotte holds fond memories for World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models Series Director Steve Francis. In 2007, it was where he officially claimed his World of Outlaws championship. And this year, it’ll be where he returns to racing for the first time since 2017 during the World Short Track Championship, Oct. 26-28. “I had never really driven a 602 [Late Model] before, so I didn’t know much about it,” Francis said. When he called Carter on Tuesday morning, Francis told him he’d race the car at the World Short Track Championship if he could have fun. “I’m going out there to have fun and enjoy myself,” Francis said.

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