| June 3, 2021 - Fourth-place finish in Lucas Oil MLRA stop at Maquoketa Speedway |
 On Thursday afternoon Garrett Alberson was one of 17 Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) entries on hand at Maquoketa Speedway (Maquoketa, Iowa) for the weekend opener. With a fourth-place finish in his heat race positioning him eighth on the starting grid for the opening night feature, Garrett gained four spots in the 40-lapper to register a fourth-place finish. He trailed Tony Jackson Jr., Chris Simpson, and Jeremiah Hurst to the checkers with Chad Simpson coming in fifth. (Mike Ruefer photo)
 The following night at Mississippi Thunder Speedway (Fountain City, Wis.) for the River City Rumble, Alberson secured his spot into the $10,000-to-win A-Main with a 10-lap heat race victory. Fading outside the Top-10, Garrett dropped eight spots to finish 12th.
To wrap up the weekend on Saturday at Deer Creek Speedway (Spring Valley, Minn.), Garrett came in second in his heat race behind Blair Nothdurft, which pinned him fourth on the starting grid for the finale. With $4,000 on the line, Alberson held his spot for all 40 laps to place fourth. He followed Chris Simpson, Jordan Yaggy, and Earl Pearson JR. across the line with Chad Mahder coming in fifth.
Garrett remains in second in the latest Lucas Oil MLRA point standings.
Full results from these events are available at www.MLRARacing.com. |
| May 29, 2021 - Alberson finishes 12th in Tribute to Don & Billie Gibson at Wheatland |
 With Mother Nature shifting Thursday’s opener to Friday afternoon, Garrett Alberson kicked off his Memorial Day weekend at Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Mo.) on Friday for the Cowboy Classic. Drawing 58 Late Models for the event co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and the Lucas Oil MLRA, Garrett posted a seventh-place finish in his heat race, transferring him into the B-Main for another shot at the opening night feature. Locking in the Top 2, Alberson fell short with a fourth-place outing.
 Later Friday evening for the Tribute to Don & Billie Gibson, Alberson followed up a fourth-place finish in his heat with a 10-lap consolation victory. Starting the $6,000-to-win preliminary feature in 20th, Garrett marched forward eight spots in the 40-lapper to finish 12th. (Heath Lawson photo)
After coming one spot shy of a transfer position in his B-Main on Saturday with a third-place finish, Garrett was granted a Lucas Oil MLRA provisional into the $30,000-to-win Show-Me 100. Rolling off 27th, Alberson improved eight spots in the 100-lap affair to register a 19th-place outing.
Full results from these events are available at www.LucasDirt.com and www.MLRARacing.com. |
| May 21, 2021 - 14th-place finish in Lucas Oil event at 300 Raceway |
 Garrett Alberson traveled to 300 Raceway (Farley, Iowa) on Friday afternoon to pilot the Roberts Motorsports No. 59 Late Model for the Truck Country 50. With 28 Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series entries on hand, Alberson locked his spot into the $12,000-to-win A-Main with a fourth-place finish in his heat race. Starting the feature in 14th, Garrett held his spot for the entire distance of the 50-lapper to finish 14th. (Heath Lawson photo)
Full results from this event are available at www.LucasDirt.com. |
| May 14, 2021 - Garrett Alberson notches fourth-place finish at Davenport Speedway |
 Friday night saw Garrett Alberson return with the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) at Davenport Speedway (Davenport, Iowa) for the $3,000 prize. Following a sixth-place finish in his heat race, Garrett edged his way into the opening night feature with the third-and-final transfer spot in his B-Main. Wheeling his way into the Top-5, Alberson advanced through the field 18 spots in the 30-lapper to register a fourth-place finish. He trailed Ricky Thornton Jr., Tony Toste, and Tony Jackson Jr. to the checkers with Jeremiah Hurst coming in fifth. (Mike Ruefer photo)
Mother Nature won the tour’s stop at West Liberty Raceway (West Liberty, Iowa) on Saturday.
Garrett has climbed to second in the latest Lucas Oil MLRA point standings.
Full results from this event are available at www.MLRARacing.com.
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| May 8, 2021 - Alberson wins $12,000 Thaw Brawl finale at La Salle Speedway |
 Behind the wheel of the Roemer Machine & Welding No. 59 Late Model, Robert Motorsports pilot Garrett Alberson invaded La Salle Speedway (LaSalle, Ill.) on Friday afternoon for the 10th annual Thaw Brawl. With 23 MARS Racing Series entries entered, Garrett was collected in a wreck in his heat that dropped him back to fifth. With $3,000 on the line in the feature, Alberson worked his way up to a seventh-place finish.
 After topping the 17-car field on Saturday afternoon, Alberson came in third in his heat race, which positioned him third on the starting grid for the main event. Sneaking past race-long pacesetter Brian Shirley on lap 32 as the raindrops began to fall, Garrett stormed to his first win of the season over Shirley, Tanner English, Ryan Unzicker, and Jason Feger. He pocketed a $12,000 prize for his first career MARS Racing Series triumph. (Mike Ruefer photo)
Full results from these events are available at www.MARSRacingSeries.com.
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| May 1, 2021 - Garrett Alberson scores fourth-place finish in FALS Cup |
 Saturday night found Garrett Alberson in action at Fairbury Speedway (Fairbury, Ill.) powering his Roemer Machine & Welding No. 59 Late Model for the track’s season opener. Drawing 28 cars, Alberson followed up the fifth fastest time in his group with a runner-up finish in his heat behind Mike Spatola. Starting the $2,500-to-win A-Main in fourth, Garrett clawed forward one spot in the 30-lapper to register a fourth-place finish. He trailed Ryan Unzicker, Mike Spatola, and Jason Feger to the checkers with Eric Smith coming in fifth.
Full results from this event are available at www.FairburySpeedway.com.
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| April 17, 2021 - Podium finish in Slocum 50 at 34 Raceway |
Garrett Alberson enjoyed a productive stretch of racing last week in the Ken & Beth Roberts-owned No. 59 Nutrien Ag Solutions/ Roemer Machine & Welding/ Black Diamond Chassis Super Late Model.
Five races in five nights with the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) culminated with the New Mexico native registering a podium finish in Saturday night’s $10,555-to-win finale at 34 Raceway.
“We gained speed throughout the week, and then Saturday night at 34 Raceway we started on the pole. In the feature, we missed it just by a little bit. Just a little bit too tight to circle that bottom real nice,” Alberson said. “I wanted to get a little bit more. I wanted to try somewhere else on the track, but I knew we needed a good run to start the year. Hopefully we can keep what we had Saturday going in our upcoming events. That’s the best that both me and the car have been so far this year.”
 Garrett Alberson began his pursuit for the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) championship on Tuesday evening at I-80 Speedway (Greenwood, Neb.) in the Tuesday Tickler. With 34 Late Models entered, Garrett edged his way into the A-Main with the fourth-and-final transfer spot in his heat race. Rolling off 15th, Alberson clawed forward four spots in the 35-lapper to place 11th. (Mike Ruefer photos)
The following night at Stuart Speedway (Stuart, Iowa), Alberson topped the 31-car field in time trials before finishing second in his heat race behind Jake Timm. Starting the $5,000-to-win A-Main in sixth, Garrett initially crossed the line in third, but after the leader was disqualified, he was elevated to a runner-up finish. He trailed Jesse Stovall to the checkers with Frank Heckenast Jr., Chris Simpson, and Jake Timm rounding out the Top-5.
 On Wednesday evening at Davenport Speedway (Davenport, Iowa) on the quarter-mile oval, Garrett followed up a sixth-place finish in his heat with a third-place finish in his B-Main. Pinned near the tail for the feature, Alberson passed 10 cars in the 40-lapper to finish 12th.
For the opening night of the Slocum 50 on Friday at 34 Raceway (West Burlington, Iowa), Alberson edged his way into the show with a third-place finish in his B-Main. Wheeling his way into the Top-10, Garrett gained 13 spots to register a ninth-place outing.
To wrap up the action-packed weekend on Saturday, Garrett laid down the third-fastest time in his group before streaking to a 10-lap heat race victory. Locked into the pole for the $10,555-to-win Slocum 50, Alberson fought off an ill-handling car to finish third, following Jason Papich and Tony Jackson Jr. across the line. Billy Moyer and Chris Simpson completed the Top-5 finishers.
With the first week in the books, Garrett is currently fourth in the Lucas Oil MLRA point standings.
Full results from these events are available at www.MLRARacing.com.
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| April 3, 2021 - Alberson invades Farmer City Raceway for Illini 100 |
 Garrett Alberson and the Roberts Motorsports team kicked off their 2021 season on Friday afternoon at Farmer City Raceway (Farmer City, Ill.) for the Illini 100. Drawing 46 World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series entries for the two-day event, Alberson logged a ninth-place finish in his heat race, sending him into the B-Main for another shot at the opening night feature. Locking the Top 3 into the show, Garrett came two spots shy with a fifth-place outing. (Todd Healy photo)
 For the second round of the Illini 100 on Saturday, Garrett finished eighth in his heat, giving him one final shot at the $20,000-to-win finale with a B-Main appearance. Needing to place third or better, Alberson fell short with an eighth-place finish.
Full results from these events are available at www.WorldofOutlaws.com.
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| March 9, 2021 - Alberson poised to race for 2021 Lucas Oil MLRA title |
| It wasn’t until the final days, or should we say hours, leading up to the 2020 MLRA season opener that Garrett Alberson finally found himself back in the drivers seat. After spending a pair of seasons turning wrenches as crew chief for Earl Pearson Jr., the now 32 year old knew that he wanted another shot at proving himself as a championship caliber driver. <<MORE>> |
| January 17, 2021 - Sixth place finish in third round of Wild West Shootout |
 On Wednesday night for the third round of the Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout at FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Ariz.), Alberson notched a runner-up finish in his heat behind Stormy Scott, which positioned him ninth on the starting grid for the A-Main. With $5,000 on the line, Garrett clawed forward three spots in the 30-lapper to register a sixth-place finish.
 With the field inflated to 62 entries on Friday evening, Garrett came in fourth fastest in his time trial group before placing second in his heat behind Jonathan Davenport. Holding his spot for all 30 laps of the feature, Alberson posted a seventh-place finish. (Tom Macht photos)
On Saturday afternoon for the final $5,000-to-win preliminary feature, Alberson notched a runner-up finish in his heat behind Terry Phillips, which positioned him 11th on the starting grid for the A-Main. Clawing forward two spots in the 40-lap affair, Garrett recorded a ninth-place finish.
Wrapping up the 15th annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout on Sunday, Garrett secured his spot into the $25,000-to-win finale with a third place finish in his heat race. Rolling off 10th, Alberson faded five spots in the 50-lapper to place 15th.
With the six-race mini-series complete, Garrett finished seventh in the final Wild West Shootout point standings.
Full results from these events are available at www.WildWestShootout.net. |
| January 10, 2021 - Top-10 finish in Wild West Shootout opener at Arizona Speedway |
 Behind the wheel of the Rob Mayea-owned No. 59 Rocket Chassis XR1 Late Model, Garrett Alberson invaded FK Rod Ends Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Ariz.) on Saturday afternoon to kick off the 2021 season with the 15th annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout. With a stout field of 57 Late Models converged in the pit area for the first round of six, Garrett laid down the sixth fastest lap in his time trial group before picking up an eight-lap heat race victory. Earning the pole position for the $5,000-to-win A-Main, Alberson faded eight spots in the 40-lapper to register a ninth-place outing. (Mike Ruefer photo)
For another $5,000-to-win A-Main on Sunday afternoon, Alberson edged his way into the main event with the third and final transfer spot in his heat race. Rolling off 14th, Garrett was contacted by another competitor in the opening laps that flattened a tire. He was unable to rejoin the field, bringing an early end to his evening.
Full results from these events are available at www.WildWestShootout.net. |
| December 3, 2020 - Alberson tallies two-win 2020 season; will open 2021 season with Wild West Shootout |
In a year that saw him compete in several different rides, Garrett Alberson competed in a total of 42 events during the shortened season due to the Covid-19 pandemic. With the weather determining the outcome of four of his scheduled dates, Garrett recorded two wins, eight Top-5 finishes, and 16 Top-10 performances.
His 2021 season will come to life on January 9th at Arizona Speedway (Queen Creek, Ariz.) for the 15th annual Wild West Shootout. |
| October 17, 2020 - Garrett Alberson finishes fifth in final Lucas Oil MLRA point standings |
Garrett Alberson was one of 47 Lucas Oil Midwest LateModel Racing Association (MLRA) entries on hand at Tri-City Speedway (Granite City, Ill.) on Friday night to wrap up the series with a tripleheader weekend. After falling shy of a transfer spot in his heat race, Alberson secured his spot into the opening night feature with a runner-up finish in his B-Main behind Matt Bailey. With $5,000 on the line, Garrett gained five spots in the 30-lapper to place 14th.
 The following night, Garrett came in 13th fastest in his time trial group before grabbing the fourth and final transfer spot in his heat race. Starting the $7,000-to-win A-Main in 13th, Alberson improved one spot in the 40-lap affair to register a 12th place finish. (Todd Boyd photo)
With Sunday night’s MLRA finale at Randolph County Raceway (Moberly, Mo.) falling victim to Mother Nature, Alberson finished fifth overall in the series standings.
Full results from these events are available at www.MLRARacing.com.
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| October 10, 2020 - Top-5 finish in MLRA Fall Nationals finale at Lucas Oil Speedway |
On Friday afternoon Garrett Alberson returned with the Lucas Oil Midwest LateModel Racing Association (MLRA) at Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Mo.) for the two-day Fall Nationals. Drawing 33 cars, Alberson topped the speed charts in time trials before picking up a 10-lap heat race victory. Starting on the pole for the opening night feature, Garrett dropped nine spots in the 40-lap affair to register a 10th place finish.
 For the $5,000-to-win finale on Saturday, Garrett followed up the fastest lap overall in qualifying with a fourth place finish in his heat. Rolling off 10th, Alberson clawed forward five spots in the 50-lapper to place fifth behind Billy Moyer Jr., Jason Papich, Jeremiah Hurst, and Billy Moyer. (Todd Boyd photo)
Garrett has climbed to fifth in the latest Lucas Oil MLRA point standings. Full results from these events are available at www.MLRARacing.com.
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| September 19, 2020 - Alberson takes home $10,000 payday in Harvest 50 at Sycamore Speedway |
 Garrett Alberson scored the biggest win of his career on Saturday night in the Ken & Beth Roberts-owned No. 59 Bader Construction/ Capri College/ Black Diamond Chassis Late Model. (Dan Simpson photo)
The 31-year-old took the lead with three laps remaining to claim the $10,000 top prize in the “Harvest 50” at Sycamore Speedway in Maple Park, Ill.
 Garrett traveled to Peoria (Ill.) Speedway Friday for the Ryan Barker Memorial. In a field of 36 cars on Friday, Alberson made contact with the wall in his qualifying session before placing third in his heat. With $3,000 on the line in the feature, Garrett posted an 11th place outing in the 40-lap affair.
 Shifting to Sycamore Speedway on Saturday, Alberson followed up the sixth fastest time overall in qualifying with a runner-up finish in his heat. Alberson took the lead from Ryan Unzicker with 10 laps remaining, but Unzicker battled back to reclaim the top spot.
The duo swapped the position once again before Alberson grabbed the lead for good with three to go as they battled lapped traffic. Garrett soared to his second win of the season over Unzicker, Jason Feger, Dennis Erb Jr., and Mitch McGrath.
“I knew right away that I had a good car,” Alberson said. “The car just had good grip, good movement. I’ve been so close so many times. I’ve led $10,000-to-wins before (and) bad stuff happen, break, or give ‘em up. For some reason I just felt like tonight was the night we just got something good done. The car was awesome.”
Full results from these events are available at www.PeoriaSpeedway.com and www.SycamoreSpeedway.com.
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| September 15, 2020 - Alberson attends One for the Road at Fairbury Speedway |
 Tuesday night found Garrett Alberson in action at Fairbury Speedway (Fairbury, Ill.) competing in a stout field of 44 Late Models for the One for the Road. Recording a seventh place finish in his heat race, Alberson transferred into a B-Main for another shot at the $15,000-to-win A-Main. Locking in the Top 3, Garrett came two spots shy of a transfer position with a fifth place finish. (Todd Healy photo)
Full results from this event are available at www.FairburySpeedway.com..
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| September 6, 2020 - Garrett Alberson scores runner-up finish in Scottie 46 at Randolph County |
Taking part in the Labor Day weekend doubleheader, Garrett Alberson invaded Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Mo.) on Saturday night for the Ron Jenkins Memorial. Drawing 27 Lucas Oil Midwest LateModel Racing Association (MLRA) entries, Alberson edged his way into the opening night feature with the sixth and final transfer spot in his heat race. With $6,000 on the line, Garrett was an early retiree from the 40-lapper on lap 36.
 On Sunday evening at Randolph County Raceway (Moberly, Mo.) for the Scottie 46, Garrett laid down the 11th fastest time in his qualifying group before placing third in his heat. Starting the $5,000-to-win A-Main in eighth, Alberson charged forward six spots to register a runner-up finish behind Ryan Gustin with Jeremiah Hurst, Justin Duty, and Tony Toste completing the Top-5 finishers. (Todd Boyd photo)
Garrett is currently sixth in the latest Lucas Oil MLRA point standings. Full results from these events are available at www.MLRARacing.com.
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