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October 24th, 2015
- Kyle Beard made the last-minute decision to travel to Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama) on Saturday evening to enter the $4,000-to-win, Southern All Star (SAS) Late Model Series event.

Thirty-nine entries took part in the event, which was held as a part of the NASCAR weekend. Kyle raced his way into the main event, and then proceeded to advance to a 14th place finish.

Full results from the event are available at www.SASDirt.com.


October 17th, 2015
- Kyle Beard made the short trip to West Plains Motor Speedway (West Plains, Missouri) over the weekend to compete in a doubleheader of Super Late Model action at the 3/8 mile oval.

On Friday night Kyle battled the setup and earned the 20th starting spot for the finale. He would go on to advance to a 13th place finish in the $2,000-to-win event.

Saturday evening was a much better outing for Kyle. He started the night by winning his heat race to earn the outside-front-row, starting spot alongside his father-in-law, Terry Phillips. Beard battled at the front of the pack throughout the $3,000-to-win affair before crossing the finish line in 3rd behind race winner, Billy Moyer, and Terry Phillips.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.LegitSpeedway.com .


October 8th, 2015
- The For Sale section has been updated with a trailer and a 2014 Bob Pierce Super Late Model.

October 3rd, 2015 - The team traveled south to Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) over the weekend for the 9th Annual Gumbo Nationals, where Kyle competed in both the Super Late Model and Modified divisions.

In the Super Late Model ranks Kyle went out late in his group for qualifying, and by that time the track had slowed significantly. As a result he was forced to start deep in his heat race grid. He would fall short of racing his way into a transfer spot, and as a result had to run a b-main on Saturday. In the b-main he ran as high as the 2nd spot for a majority of the race before getting shuffled to a 4th place finish coming to the checkered flag. With only the top three finishers transferring to the feature, his outing came to a disappointing, early end.

Modified competition would treat Beard far better. With thirty-three entries registered for competition, Kyle won his heat race from the 5th starting spot on Friday night to earn the pole for Saturday's $1,500-to-win finale. He grabbed the lead at the drop of the green flag. He led early before slipping back to the 2nd spot. He would regain the lead late in the feature and went on to score the victory. Caleb Shown, Chris Moore, Keith Hammett, and Troy Dow completed the top five finishers. He now has sixteen wins this season.

Full results from the event are available at www.GreenvilleSpeedway.net.

September 26th, 2015
- Kyle Beard enjoyed another solid weekend of racing action in his home state of Arkansas.

Festivities opened on Friday evening with a $1,000-to-win, Super Late Model event at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas), which Kyle dominated to claim his fifteenth win of the 2015 season.

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Saturday night took Kyle to I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) for the 9th Annual Midsouth Dirt Track Championship, which marked the 2015 season finale for the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS). Beard earned the 3rd starting spot for the feature in his Gary Beard Trucking #86 Bob Pierce Super Late Model and went on to record a 3rd place finish behind race winner, Clay Fisher, and Jack Sullivan.

Kyle ended the season second in the CCSDS standings. Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

September 19th, 2015 - After seeing Friday night's COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) event at Outlaw Motor Speedway (Muskogee, Oklahoma) fall victim to rain Kyle Beard made the short trip to Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) for a $2,000-to-win, unsanctioned event.

It proved to be a great night for Beard as he dominated the event in his Bob Pierce #86 Gary Beard Trucking Super Late Model to score the victory. He now has thirteen wins on the season. Kyle was followed across the finish line by Shane Stephens, Charlie Cole, and Gavin Landers.

Modified competition treated Beard great as well. He won his heat from the 6th starting spot to earn the pole position for the main event in Shawn Mann's #86 GRT. He jumped to the lead at the drop of the green flag and then cruised to the victory. He now has fourteen wins on the season. Full results from the event are available at www.NEASpeedway.com.

1On Saturday evening the team traveled to Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri) to compete in a $3,000-to-win event with the Mid America Racing Series (MARS) Super Late Models. With twenty-seven entries in action Kyle drew the 5th starting spot for his heat. He charged to the lead quickly and looked to be on his way to the comfortable win before the hot wire from the battery broke, causing him to lose power. As a result he was forced to run the b-main, and would earn the 19th starting spot for the feature via his performance in the last chance race.

The feature found Beard charging to as high as the 4th position before a late-race restart shuffled him back to a 5th place finish behind race winner, Jesse Stovall, Jack Sullivan, Tony Jackson Jr., and Josh Hughes. Full results from the event are available at www.MARSRacingSeries.com.

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September 12th, 2015 - Kyle Beard set out to enter a pair of COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) races over the weekend, but the doubleheader was reduced to a single event after Outlaw Motor Speedway (Muskogee, Oklahoma) fell victim to Mother Nature on Friday evening.

As a result the team entered a single $3,000-to-win race race at Tri State Speedway (Pocola, Oklahoma). Twenty-eight entries took part in the program, which was also sanctioned by the MARS DIRTcar Series, and Kyle earned the 10th starting spot for the finale via his heat race performance. In the feature he advanced to a 4th place finish behind winner, Jeremy Payne, Tony Jackson Jr., and Jack Sullivan.

Kyle remains second in the latest series standings behind point leader, Jack Sullivan. Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.


1September 6th, 2015
- Kyle Beard took part in the Triple Crown over the weekend with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS), which saw a trio of $3,000-to-win events contestedin Arkansas and Mississippi.

The first event was held at Crowley's Ridge Raceway (Paragould, Arkansas) on Friday evening, where Kyle advanced from the 7th starting spot in his heat to a 2nd place finish, which locked him into the pole position for the feature event. Beard battled at the front of the pack early in the event before a melee sent him to the tail. He would rebound to an 8th place finish.

On Friday night the action moved to Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas), where Kyle started 9th on the grid for the 30 lap feature. He would race in the top ten throughout the feature before claiming a 9th place finish.

The weekend drew to a close on Sunday evening at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi), where Kyle enjoyed a solid outing with a 3rd place finish behind race winner, Tyler Erb, and Jack Sullivan.

Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

August 29th, 2015 - Kyle Beard competed in the inaugural Rick Barkley Memorial over the weekend at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas), where he competed in the Super Late Model and Modified ranks.

With a $4,000 top prize on the line for the Super Late Model competitors, Kyle won his heat race from outside-front-row, starting spot on Friday evening to lock into the 2nd starting spot for Saturday night's finale. As the feature went green on Saturday Beard jumped to the lead and led the first 30 laps before losing his brakes, which caused him to slip to 3rd behind Terry Phillips and Jon Mitchell. Despite not having any brakes, he was able to still battle for the lead for the remainder of the event before finishing 3rd behind race winner, Phillips, and Mitchell.

In the Modified ranks Kyle stormed from the 6th starting spot on Friday night to win his heat race, which locked him into the pole position for the feature. Kyle grabbed the lead at the drop of the green flag, and went on to take the win over Terry Phillips.

Saturday night found Beard repeating as the Modified winner in Shawn Mann's #86 GRT entry. He now has twelve wins on the season.

Full results from the event are available at www.NEASpeedway.com.

August 21st, 2015 - Kyle competed in a Weekly Racing Series Event at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) on Friday evening. He battled with Billy Moyer Jr. for the lead throughout the event before registering a 2nd place finish at the checkered flag.

In the Modified division Kyle again piloted the Shawn Mann #86 GRT to the feature victory at the clay oval. He now has ten total wins on the season between the two divisions.

Full results from the event are available at www.NEASpeedway.com.

August 15th, 2015
- Kyle Beard entered the 23rd Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 over the weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas). The event, which was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS), drew a field of fifty-seven Super Late Models to the 3/8 mile oval for the $40,000-to-win event.

Kyle would fail to qualify for the finale via preliminary action, but was able to utilize a series' provisional to start 26th on the grid for the 100 lap finale. Early in the feature Beard was unable to make up much gorund, and as a result decided to retire from the event. He was credited with a 21st place finish in the final rundown.

Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

August 8th, 2015 - Kyle Beard had another phenomenal outing at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) on Friday evening, where he swept the action in both the Super Late Model and Modified divisions.

Kyle won the second heat race to earn the outside-front-row, starting spot for the Super Late Model feature. He jumped to the lead at the drop of the green flag and never looked back on his way to the victory.

The Modified division also found Beard in victory lane in the finale. After finishing 2nd in his heat race, Kyle started 3rd in the finale. He grabbed the lead on the opening lap before cruising to his second win of the night.

Full results from the event are available at www.NEASpeedway.com.

1August 1st, 2015 - Kyle Beard opened his weekend on Friday evening with the short trip to Crowley's Ridge Raceway (Paragould, Arkansas) for a COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) event. He also competed in the Modified division.

With twenty-six entries on hand for the $2,000-to-win, CCSDS affair Kyle earned the 15th starting spot for the finale. Despite starting deep in the grid Beard staged a great charge through the field as he raced to a 3rd place finish behind race winner, Wendell Wallace, and Hunter Rasdon.

In the Modified division Kyle enjoyed another great outing by advancing from the 5th starting spot to claim the victory in Shawn Mann's #86 GRT entry. He now has seven total wins on the season.

Saturday night took Kyle to I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) for another CCSDS event. With twenty-three entries in action he started 12th in the finale before advancing to a 9th place finish.

Kyle continues to sit second in the latest points. Full results from the events and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1July 25th, 2015 - Kyle Beard resumed action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models over the weekend with a pair of $2,000-to-win events.

Friday evening found Kyle competing at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) against a field of twenty-three entries. Via preliminary action he earned the 11th starting spot for the finale. He would go on to advance to a 7th place finish.

Saturday night took Beard to Camden Speedway (Camden, Tennessee) to compete in the series' lone appearance of 2015 at the facility. Against a stout field of entries Kyle raced at the front of the pack throughout the night before ultimately settling into a 3rd place finish at the checkered flag behind race winner, Dane Dacus, and Jack Sullivan.

Kyle continues to reside second in the latest points. Full results from the events and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

July 18th, 2015 - Kyle Beard enjoyed another great weekend of racing in both the Super Late Model and Modified division.

Beard raced to back-to-back victories in his Gary Beard Trucking #86 Bob Pierce Super Late Model on Friday and Saturday evenings at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas).

He also competed in the $5,000-to-win, Topless 100 Duel in the Valley at the facility in the Modified division. Via preliminary action on Friday evening Kyle earned the pole position for the 100 lap finale. Beard paced the first 65 laps in Shawn Mann's #86 GRT before settling into a 2nd place finish behind race winner, Johnny Bone Jr.

Full results from the event are available at www.NEASpeedway.com.

July 16th, 2015 - The For Sale section has been updated with a hauler for sale.

July 10th, 2015 - Kyle continued his weekend hot streak on Friday evening with a trip to Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) for a night of action, where he again pulled double duty.

In the Super Late Model ranks Kyle started on the pole and dominated the feature for his second win of the weekend in the division, and his fourth total win on the year.

Modified competition found Beard advancing from the 5th starting spot to register a 3rd place finish at the checkered flag.

Full results from the event are available at www.NEASpeedway.com.

July 9th, 2015 - Kyle Beard enjoyed a phenomenal outing on Thursday evening at Crowley's Ridge Raceway (Paragould, Arkansas). The Trumann, Arkansas driver doubled his pleasure by topping both the United Speed Contest Series (USCS) Modified finale and the Super Late Model feature.

In USCS Modified action Beard took the lead at the drop of the green flag and never looked back on his way to leading every lap of the feature.

The Super Late Model division would see Kyle having to work harder to score the victory. He started 11th on the feature grid, but rocketed through the field to score the triumph in his Bob Pierce Race Car #86 Jay Dickens Super Late Model. He now has three total wins on the season.

For full results from the event, please visit www.CRRaceway.com.

1July 4th, 2015 - With the weekend's COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Model events at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) being washed away by Mother Nature, Kyle Beard made the trip to Salina Highbanks Speedway (Salina, Oklahoma) on Saturday night to take part in the 2nd Annual Freedom Classic, which was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil MLRA and MARS Super Late Model Series.

Thirty-one entries took part in the event, and via preliminary action Kyle earned the 19th starting spot for the 40 lap finale. During the course of the $5,000-to-win event Beard advanced to a 15th place finish.

Full results from the event are www.MLRARacing.com.

1June 20th, 2015 - After seeing the first two nights of the weekend lost to Mother Nature, Kyle Beard resumed the 2015 season on Saturday evening trip to North Mississippi Motor Park (Corinth, Mississippi). Unfortunately it would prove to be a nightmare outing.

Bad luck struck in preliminary action, when an expired motor forced Kyle to his back-up car. He started last on the grid in the feature, and had raced his way into the top five, when a flat tire caused him to slow. He rejoined the tail of the field before ultimately scoring a 12th place finish.

Kyle is now third in the latest series standings. Full results from the weekend as well as the latest series standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1June 13th, 2015 - Beard Motorsports returned to action over the weekend with a trip to Oklahoma and Texas. Action opened on Friday night with a $3,000-to-win event, which was co-sanctioned by the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) and the Mid America Racing Series (MARS).

Thirty-eight competitors registered for battle, and via preliminary action Kyle raced into the main event. He would progress into the top ten before being spun from contention late in the race. He was credited with a 15th place finish.

On Saturday evening a $2,500-to-win program was held for the CCSDS competitors at the brand-new East Texas Speedway (Petty, Texas). Via preliminary action Beard earned the 5th starting spot for the feature. He would go on to advance to a 4th place finish behind race winner, Tyler Erb, Robert Baker, and Patrik Daniel.

Kyle is now second in the latest series standings. Full results from the weekend as well as the latest series standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1June 6th, 2015 - Kyle Beard resumed action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) presented by Lucas Oil over the weekend with a trip to I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) for the 5th Annual Rockabilly.

On Friday evening a $2,000-to-win event was contested, which drew twenty-seven entries to the 1/4 mile oval. Via preliminary action Kyle earned the 16th starting spot for the feature event. He would go on to race his way to a 13th place finish.

Saturday night found the winner's purse increased to $3,500. Kyle won his heat race to earn the 5th starting spot for the 45 lap finale. Beard raced in the top ten throughout the feature before finishing in the 7th position.

Kyle is now second in the latest series standings. Full results from the weekend as well as the latest series standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

May 29th, 2015 - Kyle Beard pulled double duty at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) on Friday night in a Weekly Racing Series Event.

It proved to be a good night for the Trumann, Arkansas driver as he powered his Gary Beard Trucking #86 Bob Pierce/Jay Dickens Super Late Model to his first win of the season. He added a second place finish in the Modified division.

Full results from the event are available at www.NEASpeedway.com.

May 23rd, 2015 - Kyle Beard returned to action on Thursday evening with the opening round of the 23rd Annual Lucas Oil Show Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Missouri).

The $5,045-to-win event, which was tabbed as the 2nd Annual Cowboy Classic drew a stout field of eighty entries to the 3/8 mile oval. In qualifying Kyle recorded the 14th fastest time in his group, which locked him into the 5th starting spot for his heat race. He would go on to finish 6th in his heat race, which relegated him to a b-main. In the b-main Kyle fell just short of transferring to the feature as his night came to an early end.

On Friday evening preliminary action was held for the 23rd Annual Show Me 100 as the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) sanctioned the action. Struggles in time trials left Kyle starting deep in his heat race grid. With only the top three finishers moving onto the feature he finished 8th in his heat, which sent him to a b-main on Saturday night. Before the b-main could be contested on Saturday evening, rain arrived forcing the balance of the weekend to be postponed until July.

Full results from the weekend's events are available at www.MLRARacing.com and www.LucasDirt.com.

1May 9th, 2015 - Beard Motorsports traveled to Mississippi over the weekend for a pair of COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) events, which were also sanctioned by the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS).

On Friday night at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) thirty-three entries registered for battle, and Kyle earned the 11th starting spot for the feature via preliminary action. He would enjoy a solid run in the feature as he advanced to a 3rd place finish behind race winner, Bub McCool, and Brian Rickman.

Saturday evening took the team to Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi), where a stellar field of forty-seven entries looked to claim the $2,500 top prize. Beard finished 2nd in his b-main to lock into the 20th starting spot for the feature. The 40 lap, main event found him charging to a 13th place finish.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1May 2nd, 2015 - Kyle Beard began his pursuit of his unprecedented, third-straight COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Model championship over the weekend. The Trumann, Arkansas driver took part in a pair of $2,000-to-win, series events.

Kyle lifted the lid on the season for the series on Friday night at Diamond Park Speedway (Nashville, Arkansas), where twenty-seven competitors went into battle. Kyle won his heat race from the 3rd starting spot to earn the 3rd starting spot for the feature. Beard lurked near the front of the pack throughout the event before crossing the finish line in 3rd behind race winner, Jack Sullivan, and Garrett Alberson.

On Saturday evening Beard Motorsports traveled to Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana). With a strong field of thirty-three racers in action Kyle raced from 6th to 2nd in his heat race to earn the 3rd starting spot for the feature for the second night in a row. Kyle battled the handle throughout the feature, but still managed to cross the finish line in 5th behind race winner, Timothy Culp, Kyle Cummings, Garrett Alberson, and Shannon Scott.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

April 11th, 2015 - Beard Motorsports took part in the Spring Nationals at Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Missouri) over the weekend. The event was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA).

On Friday night a stout field of 51 entries took part in the $2,000-to-win event. A poor number at the pill draw partnered with a race track that didn't lend itself to much passing left Kyle Beard falling short of qualifying for the feature.

Saturday evening found a $3,000-to-win race being contested, and Kyle raced his way into the feature via preliminary action. After starting 21st on the grid he advanced to a 17th place finish in the final rundown.

Full results are available at www.MLRARacing.com.

1March 21st, 2015 - A rough and tumble track awaited Kyle Beard on Saturday night at Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri). Beard took to the 1/4 mile oval to compete in a $2,000-to-win, Mid America Racing Series (MARS) Super Late Model event.

Thirty competitors entered the event, and after finishing second in his heat race Kyle locked into the feature in the tenth starting spot. He battled rough conditions early in the race before ultimately retiring from the event to protect his equipment. He was credited with a 13th place finish.

Full results from the event are available at www.MARSRacingSeries.com.

February 8th, 2015 - Kyle Beard ventured into new waters over the weekend by traveling to Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, Georgia) to compete in the 5th Annual Winter Freeze at the high-banked oval.

Action opened on Thursday night with a $5,000-to-win, unsanctioned event that drew a talented field of 33 cars to the 3/8 mile, red clay track. With the top six cars from time trials locking into the feature, Beard just narrowly missed the cut. He started on the front row for a b-main, and finished third to lock into the finale in the thirteenth starting spot. During the early stages of the feautre he raced around mid-pack before tire issues forced him to retire just past the halfway point to a 21st place finish.

The World of Outlaws (WoO) Late Model Series sanctioned a $10,000-to-win event at the facility on Friday night that saw 32 entries on hand. Heat race action found Kyle falling just short of qualifying for the action, but a fifth to second run in his heat race locked him into the main event. After starting 19th in the feature Beard battled the handle before retiring to a 19th place finish.

The tripleheader drew to a close on Saturday night with another $10,000-to-win, WoO event. Beard battled the handle throughout the night before missing the transfer to the feature in the b-main by a single spot with a fourth place finish as his night came to an early end.

Kyle's first venture to Speedweeks 2015 took him to North Florida Speedway (Lake City, Florida) on Sunday night for a $5,000-to-win, UMP Super Late Model event. The outing didn't start on the best of notes as Beard found his engine expiring in his primary entry in hot laps. As a result, he unloaded his back-up car. Via preliminary action he earned a fifth row starting spot for the 30 lap finale. In the feature he advanced to a fifth place finish behind race winner, Mark Whitener, Frank Heckenast Jr., Morgan Bagley, and Kyle Bronson.

Full results from the events are available at www.DirtonDirt.com.

1January 18th, 2015 - The fourth round of the 9th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout was held on Friday night at USA Raceway (Tucson, Arizona), and a miniseries high of 52 entries took part in the $3,000-to-win event.

Kyle started fourth in his heat, but would slip backwards after having to get on the brakes to keep from getting into the back of another competitor, who slid up the track in front of him. As a result he finished sixth, which relegated him to a b-main. In the last chance event he advanced to a sixth place finish, but with only the top four finishers moving onto the main event his outing came to an early end.

On Saturday evening racing action resumed, and against a 52 car field Kyle raced into the main event with a third place finish in his b-main. In the 30 lap, $3,000-to-win finale he advanced to a nineteen place finish.

The miniseries drew to a close on Sunday evening, where Kyle entered a $10,000-to-win event against a field of fifty entries. A second place finish in his heat race sent Beard to the feature in the fifteenth starting spot. He raced around mid-pack throughout the event before crossing the finish line in the thirteenth position.

Full results from the events are available at www.DirtOnDirt.com.

January 14th, 2015 - Kyle Beard opened his 2015 season with a trip to USA Raceway (Tucson, Arizona) for the 9th Annual Keyser Manufacturing Wild West Shootout.

The opening round of the six race series was held on Saturday night. With 50 entries on hand for the $3,000-to-win event, Kyle started eighth on the grid for his heat after drawing a large number at registration. He advanced to a fifth place finish, which locked him into the sixteenth starting spot for the 30 lap feature. Kyle raced around mid-pack before mechanical woes sidelined him. He was credited with a twenty-fourth place finish.

The winner's purse was increased to $5,000 on Sunday evening, and the team hoped for better luck. Unfortunately luck would not be on their side as the team battled the handle throughout the night before falling just short of qualifying for the feature. His night ended with a sixth place finish in the b-main.

Wednesday night found the team back in action, and while Kyle failed to qualify for the feature via heat race action, a fourth place finish in his b-main earned Beard the 24th starting spot for the main event. He would go on to battle a mechanical failure to a 22nd place finish.

Full results from the events are available at www.DirtOnDirt.com.

October 25th, 2014 - The team traveled to Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, Mississippi) over the weekend for the 19th Annual Coors Light Fall Classic at the 1/3 mile oval, which posted a $15,000 top prize for the unsanctioned event.

With forty-eight entries on hand for the event Beard raced to a sixth place finish in his heat race on Friday night, which left him short of locking into the feature. As a result, he would have to run a b-main on Saturday.

In the b-main Kyle advanced to a third place finish, but only the top two finishers would transfer to the 100 lap finale as his weekend came to a disappointing early end.

Full results from the program are available at www.WhynotMotorsportsPark.com

October 18th, 2014 - Kyle Beard competed in the annual NASCAR weekend this past Friday and Saturday at Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama).

The festivities started with a $2,000-to-win event on Friday night, and via preliminary action Kyle locked into the seventh starting spot for the feature. He would race in the top ten throughout the main event before crossing the finish line in the ninth position.

Saturday's program was headlined by a $4,000-to-win race, which was sanctioned by the Southern All Star (SAS) Racing Series. In time trails Beard registered the second fastest lap in his group, which transferred him to the feature where he would start third on the grid. Kyle battled the handle on his #86 Upton Motorsports/Bob Pierce/Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model in the 40 lap feature, settling to a fifth place finish behind race winner, Riley Hickman, Ray Cook, Tom Maddox and Jason Croft.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.TalladegaShortTrack.com.

1October 4th, 2014 - Upton Motorsports driver, Kyle Beard was in action over the weekend during the 8th Annual Gumbo Nationals at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi).

Kyle Beard went into battle against a field of fifty competitors in his #86 Upton Motorsports/Bob Pierce/Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model. The $10,000-to-win program was sanctioned by the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS).

After qualifying sixth fastest in his group during time trials Beard started second in his heat race. Unfortunately, after being moved back a row for firing to early he was collected in a melee that resulted in him being sent to the tail. Kyle recovered to a fourth place finish, which positioned him starting third in the second b-main on Saturday night.

Beard went on to finish second in his b-main, locking him into the 22nd starting spot for the 75 lap finale. Despite starting at the back of the back, Beard made an impressive charge toward the front to register a sixth place finish behind race winner, Timothy Culp, Neil Baggett, Chad Thrash, Tyler Erb and Morgan Bagley.

Full results from the event are available at www.StateSeries.com.

September 27th, 2014 - Kyle Beard put the wraps on the 2014 COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) presented by Lucas Oil championship on Saturday night by entering the final series event of the season at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) in his Upton Motorsports #86 Gary Beard Trucking/Bob Pierce/Jay Dickens Racing Engine Super Late Model.

A field of thirty-one entries took part in the $2,500-to-win event, and after advancing from seventh to finish fourth in his heat race Kyle locked into the eleventh starting spot for the 40 lap feature. Beard progressively worked his way forward early in the race before having to retire from the event with vibration issues while running in the top five with vibrations on his #86 entry. He was credited with a fourteenth place finish.

Despite a disappointing early end to the feature event, Beard claimed his second straight CCSDS title over Tommy Surrett and Clay Fisher.

"Well, it definitely wasn't the way we wanted the night to go as far as the mechanical issues, but at least we were able to claim the title," laughed Beard. "It was another great year on the tour, and I really enjoyed traveling up and down the road with a lot of great competitors. A special thanks goes out to my family, my crew, my sponsors, and my fans. This second championship is dedicated to them all."

Full results from the event and the final series standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com .

1September 13th, 2014 - Kyle Beard entered single event on Saturday night at Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri) in competition with the Mid America Racing Series (MARS). The $3,475-to-win race found thirty-two entries in action, and Kyle starting his night by racing to a second place finish in his heat race to lock into the sixth starting spot for the 75 lap finale. In the feature he battled around the top five before registering a fourth place finish behind race winner, Brad Looney, Jeremy Payne, and Justin Wells. Full results from the event are available at www.MARSRacingSeries.com.

September 6th, 2014 - Kyle Beard enjoyed an exceptional outing on Friday night at Crowley's Ridge Speedway (Paragould, Arkansas) as he claimed the $3,000-to-win main event with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS).

The tour's Labor Day weekend doubleheader was washed out, pushing Friday's event at Crowley's Ridge Speedway back one week. A stout field of thirty-one CCSDS Super Late Models registered for competition, and via preliminary action Kyle earned the fourteenth starting spot on the feature grid. When the race finally went green following several cautions in the opening laps, Beard progressively worked his way through the field. As the race approached its closing laps, Beard joined Dane Dacus and Jack Sullivan in a three-way battle for the top spot. Sullivan assumed the point on lap 38, only to see Beard use the low line to take control one circuit later. As the leaders exited turn two on the white flag lap the lead trio went three wide. Beard won the drag race down the backstrectch and took the checkered flag first ahead of Dacus, Sullivan, Tommy Surrett, and Chandler Petty.

Kyle extended his points lead with the victory, and carries a comfortable margin into the tour's season finale at I-30 Speedway on September 27th. Full results from the events and the latest series standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com

1August 23rd, 2014 - Kyle Beard entered a pair of Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) events over the weekend. Action opened on Friday night as the tour made its first visit to North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, Alabama) since 2008.

Twenty-three Super Late Model Models registered for the $3,000-to-win program, and a second place finish in his b-main earned Kyle the tenth starting spot on the feature grid. During the course of the 50 lap main event, Beard advanced five positions to finish fifth behind race winner, Bub McCool, Chris Wall, Josh Putnam, and Eric Cooley.

On Saturday night, action shifted to Columbus Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) for another $3,000-to-win race. The entry list increased to twenty-four, and Beard started his outing by qualifying fourth fastest in his group during time trials, sending him to the dash. An eighth place finish in the dash earned Kyle the eighth starting spot for the finale. Unfortunately, Beard was forced to retire early from the 50 lapper, resulting in a disappointing eighteenth place finish in the final rundown.

Complete results from the events are available at www.StateSeries.com

August 16th, 2014 - Kyle Beard piloted his #86 Upton Motorsports/Greg's Sawmill/Jay Dickens Racing Engine Super Late Model at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas) for the 22nd Annual COMP Cams Topless 100, which was co-sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) and the Lucas Oil presents the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS).

With sixty-three Super Late Model competitors entering the program, Kyle qualified eighteenth fastest in his group on Friday night before racing to a sixth place finish in his heat race. As a result he would have to run a b-main on Saturday evening.

Beard failed to reach a transfer position in Saturday's b-main, forcing him to utilize a CCSDS provisional to gain a starting spot in the 100 lap, $40,000-to-win finale. In the feature Kyle retired early to a disappointing 26th place finish.

Complete results from the program are available at www.LucasDirt.com.

August 9th, 2014 - Kyle Beard increased his 2014 win tally to three on Saturday night with a Super Late Model victory at Crowley's Ridge Raceway (Paragould, Arkansas).

Twenty Super Late Models entered the program at the 1/4 mile oval, and after charging to a heat race win Beard drew the third starting spot for the finale. In the feature he drove his #86 Upton Motorsports/Bob Pierce/Jay Dickens Racing Engine Super Late Model to the victory over Johnny Cook, Jamie West, Mike Cochran, and Barry Bode.

Full results from the event are available at www.CRRaceway.com.

1August 2nd, 2014 - Friday night found Upton Motorsports driver, Kyle Beard, returning to action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models as the tour invaded Diamond Park Speedway (Nashville, Arkansas).

Twenty-three Super Late Models invaded the oval for the $2,000-to-win program, and Kyle finished second in his heat race to lock into the fifth starting spot for the feature. In the 30 lap finale he advanced to a third place finish behind race winner, Jon Mitchell, and Jack Sullivan. Brandon Smith and Austin Rettig completed the remainder of the top five.

Saturday night took Beard to I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) for a $2,000-to-win CCSDS race at the 1/4 mile oval, which drew a field of twenty-six entries. Struggles in preliminary action forced Kyle to utilize a Series Provisional to lock into the nineteenth starting spot in the finale. During the course of the feature he advanced six spots to finish thirteenth in the final rundown.

Kyle continues to lead the latest CCSDS point standings. Full results from the events and the latest series standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com

July 26th, 2014 - Kyle Beard traveled to Moulton Speedway (Danville, Alabama) on Friday night for an unsanctioned $2,000-to-win race. Twenty-four Super Late Models registered for battle, and Beard locked into the eighth starting spot on the feature grid via preliminary action. During the course of the finale Kyle advanced to a fourth place finish behind race winner, Eric Cooley, Ronnie Johnson, and Ronny Lee Hollingsworth. Full results from the event are available at www.MoultonRaceway.com

On Saturday night, Kyle Beard and the Upton Motorsports team invaded North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, Alabama). Another $2,000-to-win Super Late Model program was contested, which would see Beard snare his second victory of the 2014 season. Kyle posted the overall fastest lap during qualifications, locking him into the pole position for the feature with Eric Cooley alongside. At the drop of the green flag Beard jumped to the race lead and never looked back, scoring the victory over Cooley, and Jamie Flanagan. Complete results from the program are available at www.NorthAlabamaSpeedway.com

1July 11th, 2014 - Kyle Beard and the Upton Motorsports team invaded North Central Arkansas Speedway (Flippin, Arkansas) on Friday evening for a single event with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS). Nineteen entries took part in the $2,000-to-win event, and a third place finish in heat race action resulted in Beard starting eighth on the grid for the 35 lap finale. He would go on to race his way to a third place finish behind race winner, Jesse Stovall, and Austin Rettig. Ross Camponovo, and Garrett Alberson rounded out the top five finishers.

Kyle continues to lead the latest CCSDS point standings. Full results from the events and the latest series standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com

1July 5th, 2014 - On Thursday evening Kyle Beard compete with the USCS Open Wheel Modifieds at Crowley's Ridge Raceway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) in an event the drew 40 entries to the 1/4 mile oval. Beard locked into the main event via preliminary action, and raced to a solid tenth place finish in the finaly rundown.

Friday night found Beard resuming action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models with a doubleheader at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi). Twenty-five entries were on hand for the $1,500-to-win program, and after winning his heat race Beard started fourth in the feature. During the course of the main event Kyle battled amongst the top five before crossing the finish line in fifth behind race winner, Bub McCool, Tommy Surrett, Clay Fisher, and Duke Palasini.

Saturday evening saw the winner's check increased to $2,000 for CCSDS competitors, as twenty-four entries returned to battle. In heat race action Beard finished second to Duke Palasini to lock into the fifth starting spot in the 35 lap finale. In the feature Kyle advanced to a solid second place finish behind race winner Bub McCool. Tommy Surrett, Stacy Taylor, and Duke Palasini rounded out the top five finishers.

Kyle continues to lead the series standings. Full results from the weekend are available at www.COMPDirt.com

1June 21st, 2014 - Kyle Beard made the trek to the state of Kansas for a pair of Lucas Oil Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA) events over the weekend. Friday night found the team pitted at Humboldt Speedway (Humboldt, Kansas) for a $3,000-to-win program with the tour, with twenty-two entries on hand. Via preliminary action Kyle locked into the sixteenth starting spot for the feature and went on to finish 21st in the final rundown.

On Saturday night Beard traveled to Thunder Hill Speedway (Mayetta, Kansas) for another $3,000-to-win MLRA event. Seventeen entries were on hand for the race, and after finishing fourth in his heat race Beard started eighth in the feature. Kyle battled amongst the top ten for much of the event before settling to an eleventh place finish at the checkered flag.

Full results from both events are available at www.MLRARacing.com

1June 14th, 2014 - Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports entered a pair of $3,000-to-win Mid America Racing Series (MARS) events in Missouri and Oklahoma over the weekend.

Action kicked off on Friday night at Midway Speedway (Lebanon, Missouri), as thirty-four entries took to the oval. Beard locked into the main event via a second place finish in heat race action, and went on to register a second place finish in the finale behind race winner Jesse Stovall. Jason Hughes, Justin Asplin, and Jacob Magee rounded out the top five finishers.

Saturday evening found the team pitted at Outlaw Motorsports Park (Muskogee, Oklahoma), with twenty-four Super Late Models registered for battle. Preliminary action saw Beard once again finish second in his heat race to earn the sixth starting spot in the finale. In the feature Beard was battle for third when contact from another competitor sent him into the outside wall, bringing his night to an early end.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.MARSRacingSeries.com

1June 7th, 2014 - Kyle Beard entered the $2,500-to-win, Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) program at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) on Saturday night as thirty-four entries registered for battle. Qualifications left Beard short of locking into the 50 lap finale, forcing him to run a b-main. In the b-main, he advanced to a fourth place finish to lock into the eighteenth starting position for the main event. In the feature Beard battled with mechanical issues on his #86 Upton Motorsports/Bob Pierce/Jay Dickens Racing Engine Super Late Model, ultimately retiring to a 20th place finish.

Full results from the event are available at www.StateSeries.com

May 25th, 2014 - Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports competed in the opening round of the 22nd Annual Lucas Oil Show Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Missouri) on Thursday evening with their #86 Greg's Sawmill Super Late Model.

An extremely talented field of sixty-four Super Late Models registered for battle in the $5,000-to-win program, which was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil MLRA tour. Struggles during time trials left Beard starting eighth in the second heat race. He advanced one spot to a seventh place finish, sending him to a b-main. Unfortunately Kyle discovered terminal issues under the hood of his #86 prior to the start of the b-main and would scratch from the remainder of the program. Full results from Thursday's program are available at www.MLRARacing.com.

On Friday evening the qualifying events for the $30,000-to-win, 22nd Annual Show Me 100 were held at Lucas Oil Speedway, and sixty-five entries registered for Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) competition. Time trials found Beard struggling once again, and as a result he started eighth in his heat race grid. He advanced to a ninth place finish in his heat, which left him well short of transferring to the feature.

On Saturday night Beard started deep in a b-main, and while he failed to reach a transfer spot to the feature, he did earn the seventh starting spot in the $2,000-to-win, Midwest Sheet Metal Non-Qualifier's Race and would retire to a sixteenth place finish. Full results from the event are available at www.LucasDirt.com.

Beard closed out his weekend on Sunday evening with a Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) event at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi). Twenty-six Super Late Model were registered for battle, and struggles in qualifying left Kyle starting fifth in the b-main. He went on to win the b-main, locking into the ninth starting position for the finale. During the course of the feature he advanced five spots to a fourth place finish behind race winner, David Breazele, Brian Rickman, and Rick Rickman. Full results are available at www.StateSeries.com

May 17th, 2014 - The COMP Cams Super Dirt Series returned to Timberline Speedway (Corley, Texas) over the weekend for a doubleheader of racing action that paid $2,000-to-win each night.

The weekend kicked off on Friday night as eighteen Super Late Models registered for battle. Beard drew the fourth starting position for his heat race and race to the win to earn the pole position for the 30 lap finale with Patrik Daniel alongside. The Trumann, Arkansas ace assumed the point at the drop of the green flag and paced the field during the first half of the event. As the field reach the halfway mark Beard started to see pressure from second running Daniel as the duo raced side-by-side for the next line laps before taking sole possession of the lead once again. Beard went on to lead the remaining laps for the victory over Daniel, Jon Mitchell, Billy Moyer Jr., and Timothy Culp.

Saturday night saw nineteen entries registered for battle as Beard was slated to start the tail of his heat race. He raced his way to a fourth place finish, earning him the ninth starting spot for the main event. During the course of the 30 lap feature, Kyle charged his way to a second place finish at the checkered flag behind race winner, Billy Moyer Jr. Ray Moore, Clay Fisher, and Anthony Burroughs rounded out the top five finishers.

Kyle currently leads the current CCSDS point standings. Full results and the latest series' standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com

1May 10th, 2014 - Upton Motorsports pilot Kyle Beard set out to enter a pair of COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) over the weekend. Unfortunately it was cut to a single day after Friday night's program at Timberline Speedway (Corley, Texas) was washed out by Mother Nature.

Saturday night took the team to Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) for a $2,000-to-win event with the tour. Kyle drew the second starting spot for the third heat race and went on to finish second, earning him the sixth starting spot for the feature. During the course of the 40 lap main event Beard made his way into the top five and battled at the front of the pack for much of the event. When the checkered flag dropped on the affair Beard registered a solid third place finish behind race winner, Ray Moore, and Bub McCool. Tommy Surrett and Timothy Culp rounded out the top five finishers.

Kyle continues to lead the current CCSDS point standings, full results and the latest series' standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1May 3rd, 2014 - Kyle Beard returned to action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models on Saturday night at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) in a $2,000-to-win race.

Twenty-nine entries filled the pit area, and fifth place finish in his heat race left Beard just short of transferring into the main event, forcing him to run a b-main. Kyle went on to win the b-main, earning him the fifteenth starting position in the finale. Beard mounted a great charge toward the front and registered a solid eighth place finish when the checkered flag waved. Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com

1April 26th, 2014 - Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports entered the opening round of a doubleheader with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) tour on Friday night at Camden Speedway (Camden, Tennessee).

Twenty entries took to the oval for the $2,000-to-win program, and after advancing from third to finish second in his heat Kyle started fourth in the feature. With passing being difficult he would go on to finish fourth behind race winner Billy Moyer Jr., Jack Sullivan, and Eric Hickerson.

Saturday evening found another $2,000-to-win event at Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas) as twenty entries registered for battle. It would prove to be a frustrating night for the team as Kyle was battling for the lead in his heat race, when mechanical woes forced him pitside. In the feature he started at the tail in his back-up car, but mechanical gremlins bit him again as his night ended with a disappointing eighteenth place finish in the final rundown.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.COMPDirt.com .

1April 12th, 2014 - Upton Motorsports pilot, Kyle Beard, returned to action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) tour over the weekend in a pair of $2,000-to-win events in the state of Arkansas.

On Friday night the team invaded Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas) for a $2,000-to-win event at the 3/8 mile oval. A talented field of twenty-five Super Late Model registered for battle in the event, and a fourth to second run in the heat race locked Beard into the 30 lap finale starting sixth. Kyle battled around the top five for much of the event before crossing the finish line in fifth behind race winner Wendell Wallace, Jared Landers, Tommy Surrett, and Clay Fisher.

Saturday evening found the action moving to Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) as the car count increased to thirty-five competitors. A fifth to second run in his heat race locked Beard into the sixth starting spot for the 40 lap finale. He would go on to race his way forward to a second place finish behind race winner Timothy Culp at the checkered flag.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1April 5th, 2014 - Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports entered a single event over the weekend as they traveled to Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) on Saturday for the season opener for the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models, which was also sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS).

The $10,000-to-win event drew a field of 51 Super Late Models to the 1/4 mile oval, and heat race action found Beard missing the transfer spot to the feature by a single spot. However, he went on to finish second in his b-main, which locked him into the 22nd starting spot for the 50 lap feature. Beard would go on to advance seven spots to a 15th place finish.

Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

March 29th, 2014 - Kyle Beard took his #86 Upton Motorsports Super Late Models into action at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) with the World of Outlaws (WoO) Late Model Series. Thirty-nine entries were on hand for the event, and Beard found himself battling an ill-handling race car for most of the night. Kyle missed the transfer into the main event via heat race action, leaving him starting deep in the b-main. In the b-main Beard fought the handling on his #86 but was unable to reach a transfer position as his night came to an early end.

Full results from the event are available at www.WoOLMS.com

March 22nd, 2014 - After almost two months away from the track, proud new father, Kyle Beard, returned to action on Saturday night in his #86 Upton Motorsports/Bob Pierce/Jay Dickens Racing Engine Super Late Model at Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri) with the Mid America Racing Series (MARS) Super Late Models.

Kyle and his wife, Taryn, who welcomed their new son, Jensen Cruz Beard, to the world the week prior, returned to the track on Saturday evening for a $3,000-to-win slugfest. Twenty-five competitors entered the March Madness event, and Beard started his night by advancing to a 2nd place finish in his heat race to lock into the 4th starting spot for the main event. Kyle raced in the top five throughout the feature before crossing the finish line in 5th behind race winner, Terry Phillips, Ryan Gustin, Tony Jackson Jr., and Brad Looney.

Full results from the event are available at www.MARSRacingSeries.com.

January 26th, 2014 - The team traveled to the West for the second straight week as they entered the opening round of the inaugural Battle at the Border at El Paso Speedway Park (El Paso, Texas) on Friday night. (Photo by Shana)

The $3,000-to-win event drew 24 entries to the 3/8 mile oval, and time trials found Beard qualifying 3rd fastest in his group to lock him into the 3rd starting spot for his heat race. His car proved to be a handful in his heat race as he was only able to manage a 6th place finish, which left him starting 18th on the grid for the 30 lap finale. Beard again battled the handle for the first half of the event before ultimately retiring to a 20th place finish.

Saturday night found a $5,000-to-win event held as a 26 car field returned to action. The team made several changes to the car as they looked for a better outing. Kyle qualified for the feature via heat race action and went on to record a 15th place finish.

The weekend drew to a close on Sunday night as another $5,000-to-win slate was held. For the second straight night Kyle started and finished 5th in his heat race and would start 13th in the 40 lap main event. He raced around mid-pack throughout the finale before registering a 12th place finish in the final rundown.

Full results from the events are available at www.TheNDRL.com.

1January 19th, 2014 - For the second straight season Kyle Beard made the long tow west to open his campaign in the desert. Beard piloted the #86 Upton Motorsports/Bob Pierce/Jay Dickens Racing Engine Super Late Model in the opening round of the 2nd Annual Winter Extreme on Saturday night.

A talented field of 57 Super Late Models entered the National Dirt Racing League (NDRL) sanctioned event, and via time trials Kyle earned the 3rd starting spot for his heat race. Unfortunately he would battle a tight condition in his heat race, which relegated him to a 7th place finish. As a result he started deep in a b-main and managed to advance to a 5th place finish. With only the top two finishers moving onto the feature his night came to an early end.

On Sunday evening the team hoped for better luck as the winner's check was increased to $5,000-to-win. Fifty-four entries returned for action and struggles in time trials again found Beard pinned deep in his heat race grid. With passing being difficult in heat race and b-main action Kyle again found himself falling short of earning a starting spot for the feature as his night ended early.

After a two-day break the action resumed on Wednesday evening with a $3,000-to-win event that drew a field of 49 entries. Time trials left Kyle starting 5th in his heat race, and he would only be able to manage a 5th place finish, which sent him to the b-main. In the b-main Beard found himself struggling for the third straight event as he failed to reach a transfer spot. As a result he was forced to watch the feature.

The final three events of the miniseries found Kyle unfortunately missing all three events as he continued to learn the handle on his entry.

Full results from the events are available at www.TheNDRL.com.

1November 30th, 2013 - Kyle Beard entered his final event of the 2013 season over the weekend with a trip to Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri), where he looked to defend his title in the annual Turkey Bowl.

Twenty-five entries registered for action, and Beard started his outing by winning his heat race from the pole position to lock into the 3rd starting spot for the feature. He raced in the top five during the race's early stages, before his right-rear tire began to go flat. Just past the halfway point the tire exploded, and took half of the side of the car with it as his night came to an early end in the 14th position.

Full results from the event are available at www.SpringfieldRaceway.com.

1November 16th, 2013 - Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports entered the 2nd Annual Deep Fried 75 over the weekend at Duck River Raceway Park (Wheel, Tennessee), and it would prove to be a rough weekend for the team.

Forty-four Super Late Models entered the $10,000-to-win, unsanctioned event, and on Friday night a 7th place finish in his heat race left him short of transferring to Saturday night's finale. As a result he was forced to run a b-main on Saturday evening, where mechanical woes sidelined him early as his weekend came to a disappointing early end.

November 5th, 2013 - The For Sale section has been updated with a 2010 Victory Circle Chassis for sale.

1October 26th, 2013 - The team traveled to Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, Mississippi) over the weekend for the 19th Annual Coors Light Fall Classic at the 1/3 mile oval, which posted a $15,000 top prize for the unsanctioned event.

With 42 entries on hand Beard raced to a 3rd place finish in his heat race on Friday evening to earn the 18th starting spot for Saturday night's 100 lap finale. Despite passing being difficult in the finale Kyle would manage to advance four sports to a 14th place finish at the checkered flag.

Full results from the program are available at www.WhynotMotorsportsPark.com .

1October 19th, 2013 - Kyle Beard competed in the annual NASCAR weekend at Talladega Short Track this past Friday and Saturday at Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama).

The festivities started with a $2,000-to-win on Friday night that drew 47 entries to the 1/3 mile oval. Via preliminary action Kyle locked into the 3rd starting spot for the feature, and he would race in the top ten throughout the feature before crossing the finish line in the 8th position.

Saturday's program was headlined by a $4,000-to-win race, which was sanctioned by the Southern All Star (SAS) Super Late Model Series, and the night would prove to be an uphill battle for Beard. In time trials rack issues resulted in a slow time for Beard, and as a result he started on the tail of a b-main. He charged through the back in the b-main to register a 2nd place finish, which transferred him to the feature. However, in the main event his bad luck would not be done as a thrown drive shaft on lap 15, which relegated him to a 23rd place finish.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.TalladegaShortTrack.com.

October 12th, 2013 - Kyle Beard traveled to Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) over the weekend for the 10th Annual Magnolia State Cotton Pickin' 100 in his #86 Upton Motorsports/Gary Beard Trucking/Bob Pierce Super Late Model.

Fifty-two entries registered for competition at the 3/8 mile oval in the $20,000-to-win event, and via time trials on Friday night Kyle started 4th in his heat race before fading to a 5th place finish. With only the top three finishers transferring to the feature he was relegated to the 3rd starting spot in a b-main on Saturday evening. In the b-main Beard challenged for the 2nd and final transfer spot for the duration of the consolation event before falling one spot short with a 3rd place finish. As a result his weekend came to an early end.

Full results are available at www.MagnoliaDirt.com.

1October 5th, 2013 - Kyle Beard went into battle against a field of 32 competitors over the weekend in his #86 American Cancer Society/Upton Motorsports/Bob Pierce/Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model in the 7th Annual Gumbo Nationals, which was sanctioned by the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) Super Late Models.

After qualifying 4th fastest in his group in time trials Beard started 2nd in his heat, and despite damage on the first lap of his heat race he would survive to finish 3rd, which locked him into the 12th starting spot for the 75 lap finale on Saturday night.

The $7,500-to-win feature went green on Saturday evening under threatening skies, and Beard quickly found his way into the top ten early in the event. He would go on to race to a 7th place finish in the final rundown.

Full results from the weekend are available at www.GreenvilleSpeedway.net.

1September 28th, 2013 - Upton Motorsports and Kyle Beard concluded the 2013 COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Model season on Saturday night at Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas).

A field of 23 entries took part in the $2,000-to-win event, and after winning his heat race Kyle locked into the 3rd starting spot for the feature. He would run in the top five early in the event before he was collected in an accident, when another car spun. Beard would get to retain his spot since the caution had already waved, but he received considerable damage on the rear of his entry. Over the next few laps various parts would fall off his car to draw cautions. As a result series officials sent him pitside for repairs. Kyle was able to rejoin the tail of the field before rebounding to a 10th place finish.

Even though it was a rough night for Beard, he still stood proudly on the front stretch at the end of the night as he had his photo made as the 2013 COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Champion! Full results from the event and the final standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1September 14th, 2013 - It was a doubleheader weekend for Kyle Beard that opened on Friday night at Outlaw Motorsports Park (Muskogee, Oklahoma) in competition with the Mid America Racing Series (MARS). The $3,000-to-win race found 34 entries in action at the 3/8 mile oval, and Kyle started his night by racing to the win in his heat race to lock into the 4th starting spot for the 40 lap finale. In the feature he battle a tight condition before registering a 6th place finish behind race winner, Jesse Stovall, Terry Phillips, Ryan Gustin, Tony Jackson Jr., and Tommy Weder Jr.

Full results from the event are available at www.MARSRacingSeries.com.

Saturday evening found the team back at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) in a $2,500-to-win event 1with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS). Twenty-eight entries looked to take a shot at conquering the 1/4 mile oval, and Kyle advanced from 7th to 4th in his heat race to earn the 11th starting spot for the 35 lap finale. He would race in the top ten for the first half of the feature before bad luck struck on lap 21, when contact sent him spinning. He would collect Chandler Petty in the incident as both drivers saw their night come to an early end.

Full results from the event and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1September 7th, 2013 - Kyle Beard enjoyed an exceptional outing in front of many of his friends and family on Saturday night at his home track, Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) as he not only won the $2,500-to-win feature with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS), but he also clinched his first career title with the series.

Twenty-four entries registered for competition, and Kyle started his night by winning his heat race from the 3rd starting spot to lock into the 2nd starting position for the 35 lap finale alongside pole sitter, Billy Moyer Jr. As the race went green it was 3rd starting Dane Dacus, who shot to the lead with Moyer Jr. and Beard in tow. Kyle inherited the 2nd spot during a lap 13 caution when Moyer Jr. retired with overheating problems. The next six laps found Beard pressuring Dacus for the lead before he finally overtook him on lap 20. Once out front Beard never looked back on his way to his 4th victory of the season.

Even better his win allowed him to clinch his first CCSDS title, even though two events still remain on the season.

Full results from the event and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1September 1st, 2013 - After an unsuccessful venture in an Open Wheel Modified on Saturday night at Clayhill Motorsports (Atwood, Tennessee) in the $5,000-to-win, 4th Annual Modified Madness, Kyle Beard traveled to Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) on Sunday evening for a $2,500-to-win, P&W Sales Southern United Professional Racers (SUPR) Super Late Model event.

Twenty-seven entries filled the pits, and a 6th to 4th run in his heat race resulted in Kyle starting 13th in the feature. As the 50 lap finale went green Beard began clawing his way forward through the pack quickly finding his way into the top ten. By the midway point he found himself in the top five, and in the closing laps he would work his way into the 2nd spot as he set his sights on leader, Clay Fisher. Beard pressured Fisher to the checkers before settling for a runner-up finish with Shane Hebert, Ray Moore, and Tommy Surrett rounding out the top five finishers.

Full results from the event are available at www.SUPRRacing.com.

1August 19th, 2013 - Kyle Beard piloted his #86 Upton Motorsports/Greg's Sawmill/Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas) in the 21st Annual COMP Cams Topless 100, which was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS).

With 55 Super Late Model competitors entering the program, Kyle qualified 12th fastest in his group on Friday night before racing to a 3rd place finish in his heat race to lock into the 18th starting spot for the $40,000-to-win finale. After seeing heavy rain hammer the track late Saturday afternoon officials were forced to push the finale to Sunday afternoon. In the feature Kyle battled the handle, and after a few trips to the pits under caution flags he crossed the finish line in the 19th position.

Full results from the event are available at www.LucasDirt.com.

1August 10th, 2013 - It was a big weekend for Kyle Beard. The big news began early in the week, when he and his wife, Taryn, learned that they will become proud parents on March 17th, 2014. As Upton Motorsports led the congratulatory comments to the Beards the team prepared for action. (Zach Clark Photo)

With a big smile on his face the soft-spoken driver took the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) point's lead into battle over the weekend with a pair of $2,000-to-win races at Timberline Speedway (Corley, Texas). By the time the opening night was over he had an even bigger smile on his face as he had conquered his first series race of the year to increase his win total to three.

Eighteen Super Late Models entered the program on Friday night at the 1/4 mile oval, and after winning his heat race Beard earned the 2nd starting spot for the feature. He shot to the lead at the drop of the green flag and led all 30 laps to score the win over Patrik Daniel, Jon Mitchell, Ronny Adams, and Keith Craft.

Saturday night's program fell victim to rain and will not be rescheduled.

Kyle Beard continues to extend his advantage atop the CCSDS standings with just three events remaining as he looks to claim his first title. Full results from the event and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1August 3rd, 2013 - As the point's leader, Kyle Beard, led the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) to North Central Arkansas Speedway (Yellville, Arkansas) on Friday night for the opening leg of a weekend doubleheader.

Nineteen Super Late Models invaded the 3/8 mile oval for the $2,000-to-win program, and Kyle finished 3rd in his heat race to lock into the 9th starting spot for the feature. In the 35 lap finale he advanced to a 4th place finish behind race winner, Billy Moyer Jr., Jesse Stovall, and Jack Sullivan.

Saturday night took the team to I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) for a $2,500-to-win race at the 1/4 mile oval, which drew a field of 25 entries. A 6th to 2nd run in his heat race locked Kyle into the 4th starting spot for the feature. Early in the feature he raced his way into the 2nd spot and began pressuring Jack Sullivan for the lead. On lap 19, however, Kyle's car would stall as he brought out the caution. While Beard headed to the tail of the field he was far from done for the night.  Over the remaining sixteen circuits of the event the Trumann, Arkansas driver brought the crowd to their feet as he rode the cushion back to a 2nd place finish behind race winner, Jack Sullivan.  Chandler Petty, Billy Moyer Jr., and Jon Mitchell rounded out the top five finishers.

Full results from the event and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1July 27th, 2013 - While Friday night's event at Timberline Speedway (Corley, Texas) fell victim to rain Kyle Beard was able to return to action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models on Saturday night at Diamond Park Speedway (Nashville, Arkansas) in a race that paid $2,000-to-win.

A 4th to 2nd run in his heat race left Beard starting on the third row of the 35 lap finale, and during the course of the feature he raced his way to a 3rd place finish behind race winner, Brandon Smith, and Ronny Adams.

Full results from the event and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1July 13th, 2013 - Kyle invaded Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas) on Friday evening for the opening leg of a doubleheader in the state of Arkansas with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS). Twenty-two entries took part in the $2,000-to-win event, and a 4th to 2nd run in his heat race resulted in Beard starting 5th on the grid for the 30 lap finale. He would go on to race his way to a 4th place finish behind race winner, Jack Sullivan, Wendell Wallace, and Justin Asplin.

Saturday night found Kyle Beard at his home track, Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) in a $2,500-to-win, CCSDS race. Preliminary action resulted in Kyle starting 9th in the feature. He would go on to advance six spots on his way to a 3rd place finish behind race winner, Jon Mitchell, and Jon Kirby. With the performance Kyle once again leads the CCSDS standings.

Full results from the event and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1July 6th, 2013 - Kyle Beard has a busy Fourth of July weekend as he took part in a couple of racing events in Arkansas and Mississippi.

On Wednesday evening he competed with the USCS Open Wheel Modifieds at Crowley's Ridge Raceway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) in an event that drew 36 entries to the 1/4 mile oval in pursuit of the $1,000 top prize. A flat tire in his heat race left Beard starting at the tail of a consolation event, but he would manage to charge to the fourth and final transfer spot, which left him starting last on the feature grid. Despite starting on the tail of the field he would race into the top ten before a flat tire late in the event relegated him to a 22nd place finish.

Saturday night found the team resuming action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models with a trip to Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi). Eighteen entries were on hand for the race, and after finishing second in his heat race Beard started fourth in the feature. Unfortunately a flat tire on the third lap of the final forced him pitside. He rejoined the tail of the field before rebounding to an 8th place finish.

Beard is currently second in the latest series standings. Full results from the event and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

June 29th, 2013 - Kyle took advantage of an off weekend from Super Late Model racing to pilot a friend's Open Wheel Modified at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) on Saturday night in the Modified Madness event at the 1/4 mile oval. Via preliminary action he earned the eleventh starting spot for the feature and went on to pass nine cars on his way to a second place finish behind race winner, Tyler Stevens. Full results are available at www.NEASpeedway.com.

June 22nd, 2013 - Kyle returned to action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) over the weekend with events in Tennessee and Arkansas, and it would prove to be an up-and-down time for the driver.

On Friday evening the tour sanctioned their first-ever event in the state of Tennessee as they visited Camden Speedway (Camden, Tennessee). Twenty-four Super Late Models were on hand for the $2,000-to-win program, and a seventh to second performance in his heat race locked him into the pole position for the 35 lap finale with Ross Camponovo joining him on the front row. Camponovo grabbed the lead at the drop of the green flag, and the duo would battle for the lead for the duration of the event before Beard settled for a second place finish.

Saturday night took the team to Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas) for another $2,000-to-win race, which drew a field of twenty-three Super Late Models to the historic, 1/4 mile oval. Beard finished fourth in his heat race, which left him starting twelfth in the feature. In the main event he would narrowly avoid a pair of incidents, before rolling to a stop in turn four on lap 15 with nose damage. He would be able to rejoin the tail of the field before crossing the finish line in the seventh position.

Beard is now second in the latest CCSDS standings. Full results from the event and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1June 15th, 2013 - Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports entered the opening round of a doubleheader with the P&W Sales Southern United Professional Racers (SUPR) tour on Friday night at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas).

Twenty-three entries took to the 1/4 mile oval, and after advancing from the fourth to second spot in his heat Kyle started fourth in the feature, and with passing being difficult would go on to finish in fourth behind race winner, Rob Litton, Scott Hebert, and Kevin Sitton.

Saturday evening found the winner's check increased to $2,500-to-win for the 50 lap affair as twenty-seven Super Late Models filled the pit area. Preliminary action found Beard starting fourteenth on the grid for the feature, and he would race around mid-pack for much of the event before ultimately retiring to a seventeenth place finish.

Full results from the event are available at www.SUPRRacing.com.

1June 8th, 2013 - Kyle Beard opened the 3rd Annual Rockabilly at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) on Friday night, which was sanctioned by the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models. A strong field of thirty-nine entries registered for battle, and Kyle started his night by racing from the second starting spot to win his heat race, which locked him into the fifth starting spot for the 33 lap, $1,500-to-win finale. In the feature he quickly found his way into the second spot and would chase race winner, Tony Jackson Jr. to the checkers.

On Saturday evening Kyle started the program by competing in the Allen Manufacturing Dash, which saw the top four finishers from Friday night's program battling it out to determine the starting order for the front two rows in the $3,000-to-win finale. Beard would finish second in the dash to lock into the second starting spot for the 45 lap feature alongside Tony Jackson Jr. Kyle went on to race in the top five throughout the feature before crossing the finish line in the fourth position behind race winner, Jackson Jr., Clay Fisher, and Dane Dacus.

With his weekend finishes Beard has taken over the lead in the CCSDS standings. Full results from the event and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

May 26th, 2013 - Kyle and Upton Motorsports competed in the opening round of the 21st Annual Lucas Oil Show Me 100 at Lucas Oil Speedway (Wheatland, Missouri) on Thursday evening with their #86 Greg's Sawmill/Pierce/Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model.

An extremely talented field of seventy-three Super Late Models registered for battle in the $5,000-to-win program, which was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil MLRA tour. Pill draw determined the heat race line up, and Kyle started second and led early in his heat before settling for a second place finish, which locked him into the fifteenth starting spot for the 40 lap feature. Early in the feature he battled around mid-pack before the handle began to go away on his entry, and he faded to a twenty-fifth place finish.

Full results from Thursday's program are available at www.MLRARacing.com.

On Friday evening the qualifying events for the $30,000-to-win, 21st Annual Show Me 100 were held at Lucas Oil Speedway, and seventy-two entries registered 1for the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) program. Time trials found Beard struggling on a rough track, and as a result he started twelfth in his heat race grid. He advanced to an eighth place finish in his heat, which left him well short of advancing to the feature.

On Saturday night Beard started deep in a b-main, and while he failed to reach a transfer spot to the feature with a fifth place finish he did earn the seventh starting spot in the $2,000-to-win, Midwest Sheet Metal Non-Qualifier's Race. Early in the 20 lap affair Beard raced to as high as the third position before settling into a fifth place finish behind race winner, Mike Marlar, Travis Dickes, Randy Weaver, and Tanner English.

Full results from the event are available at www.LucasDirt.com.

Sunday night found the team making the trip to Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi), where Kyle powered to the Super Late Model win over Bo Gordon, Bubba Harrison, Duke Palasini, and Phil Sluder. Full results from the program are available at www.GreenvilleSpeedway.net.

May 18th, 2013 - Kyle Beard took his #86 Upton Motorsports/Greg's Sawmill/Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model into action at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas) in the 2nd Annual Bad Boy 98, which was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS). Forty entries were on hand for the event, and on Friday night in his heat race Beard battled for a transfer spot before falling just one spot short. As a result he started on the pole of a b-main on Saturday evening, and once again ran in a transfer position early in the race until an ill-handling car pushed him back in the pack as he failed to qualify for the finale. Full results from the event are available at www.LucasDirt.com.

May 11th, 2013 - Kyle Beard entered a $10,000-to-win, World of Outlaws (WoO) Super Late Model event at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) on Saturday night. Twenty-seven Super Late Models were on hand to wage war on the 1/4 mile oval, and Beard started his night by finishing sixth in his heat race to lock into the sixteenth starting spot for the 50 lap, $10,000-to-win finale.

As the feature went green he began working his way forward and quickly found his way into the top ten. He would reach as high as the eighth position before finishing ninth at the checkered flag in his first-ever WoO feature event. Full results are available at www.WoOLMS.com.

1May 4th, 2013 - Kyle was back in action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models over the weekend in a pair of $2,000-to-win events in Texas and Louisiana.

On Friday night the team invaded the brand-new Timberline Speedway (Corley, Texas) for a $2,000-to-win event at the 3/8 mile oval. A stellar field of thirty-eight Super Late Models registered for battle in the event, and the night looked to be starting on a strong note as Beard jumped to the lead in his heat race before a mechanical failure forced him pitside. The team unloaded a back-up car and utilized a series' provisional to start on the tail of the feature. Despite starting 22nd on the grid on a one-lane track Beard advanced to a fourteenth place finish to earn the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger Award.

Saturday evening found the action moving to Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) as the car count increased to an impressive list of forty-four competitors. An eighth to third run in his heat locked Beard into the tenth starting spot for the 35 lap finale. He would go on to race his way forward to a seventh place finish by the time that the checkered flag dropped.

Kyle is now third in the latest CCSDS standings, just four points removed from the lead. Complete standings and full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

April 27th, 2013 - Despite a poor forecast Greenville Speedway (Greenville, MS) was able to host their $2,500-to-win, Southern United Professional Racers (SUPR) Super Late Model event on Saturday evening.

With twenty entries in the pit area Kyle advanced from the seventh starting spot to a fifth place finish in his heat race to lock into the thirteenth starting spot for the 40 lap finale. The main event found Kyle marching forward to a third place finish behind race winner, Rob Litton, and Ashley Newman.

Full results from the event are available at www.SUPRRacing.com.

April 26th, 2013 - In an effort to escape the rain Kyle made the trip to Jackson Motor Speedway (Byram, Mississippi) on Friday night for a $2,500-to-win, Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS) event at the 1/4 mile oval. Time trials found Beard missing the lock-in spot by one position in qualifications, and as a result had to run a b-main, where he finished second to lock into the eleventh starting spot for the 50 lap finale.

In the feature Kyle advanced three spots to finish in the eighth position. Full results are available at www.StateSeries.com.

April 20th, 2013 - Kyle Beard opened the 2013 COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) campaign over the weekend. The action was slated to get underway on Friday night at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas), but Mother Nature forced the event to be canceled.

As a result the team entered a single event as they traveled to I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) on Saturday evening for a $2,500-to-win event. Twenty-six entries were hand for the program, and Beard started the night by racing from the fifth spot to a second place finish in his heat race to Timothy Culp. His heat performance locked him into the third starting spot for the 35 lap finale. As the feature went green Kyle raced into the second spot behind the leader, Ashley Newman. Lap 15 found him slipping to the third spot behind Culp. One lap later Culp moved past Newman for the lead, and Beard raced into the second spot. Over the remainder of the event Beard worked the high line as he challenged Culp for the lead, but had to settle for a second place finish.

Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

April 13th, 2013 - Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports returned to Moulton Speedway (Moulton, Alabama) on Saturday night as they went in pursuit of the $2,000 top prize in the special event. Twenty-two Super Late Models entered the event, and in the feature Beard battled in the top five throughout the event, reaching as high as the third position before ultimately settling into a fifth place finish behind race winner, Tim Busha, Chad Winkles, Dylan Ames, and Daniel Miller. Full results from the event are available at www.MoultonRaceway.com.

April 6th, 2013 - After watching rain nix most of the shows in the area for the past month Kyle finally returned to action on Saturday night in his #86 Upton Motorsports/Bob Pierce/Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model as he traveled to Moulton Speedway (Moulton, Alabama). It would prove to be a great night for Beard as he claimed his first win of the year.

With a $1,500 top prize on the line Beard started his night by recording the second fastest time in qualifications, which locked him into the second starting spot for the $1,500-to-win feature. As the finale went green Beard bolted to the lead and went on to lead every lap on his way to his first win of the season, which came over Winkles, Clay Fisher, Billy Flanagan Jr., and Jay Scott.

Full results from the event are available at www.MoultonRaceway.com.

March 9th, 2013 - Kyle resumed his 2013 season over the weekend by traveling to Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) for the 3rd Annual Pelican 100 at the 1/4 mile oval. With forty-seven Super Late Models in the pits preliminary action did not go as well as the team had hoped, and as a result Beard was left starting deep in a b-main field on Saturday night. With the top five finishers transferring to the feature Beard mounted a last lap charge to the final transfer spot to earn a starting spot in the main event grid for the $10,000-to-win finale. After failing to make up much ground in the field Beard would retire early to a twenty-first place finish. Full results are available at www.ArkLaTexSpeedway.com.

January 28th, 2013 - The For Sale section has been updated with a 2012 GRT Super Late Model roller for sale.

1January 20th, 2013 - After back-to-back days of bad luck Kyle Beard entered the final round of the inaugural Winter Extreme at Tucson International Raceway (Tucson, Arizona) on Sunday evening. Forty Super Late Models took to the oval for the $10,000-to-win event, and once again Kyle drew a large number at the pill draw, which left him starting on the tail of a heat race. He would manage to advance a handful of positions in the heat, but still fell short of accumulating enough points to lock into the feature. As a result he was relegated to the b-main, where he started ninth. With the top eight finishers moving onto the feature Kyle passed three cars to finish sixth, which locked him into the twenty-second starting spot for the 50 lap finale. During the course of the feature he advanced nine spots on his way to a thirteenth place finish. Full results are available at www.TucsonInternationalRaceway.com.

January 19th, 2013 - Saturday evening found the team entering the fifth round of the inaugural Winter1 Extreme at Tucson International Raceway (Tucson, Arizona). With forty Super Late Models entered a one-lane race track awaited the competitors for heat race action, and Beard drew a starting spot on the tail of his heat race. With passing being difficult he would fail to reach a transfer spot and was relegated to a b-main. After starting deep in the b-main he advanced to a third place finish, but with only the top two cars moving onto the feature his night came to an early end. Full results are available at www.TucsonInternationalRaceway.com.

1January 18th, 2013 - Friday night was a frustrating outing for Kyle Beard in the fourth round of the Winter Extreme at Tucson International Raceway (Tucson, Arizona). The $3,000-to-win event saw forty-two Super Late Models register for action, and Kyle drew the second starting spot for the third heat race. Unfortunately on back-to-back starts the pole sitter, Mike Balcaen, made contact with Beard, which ultimately cut down Kyle's left front tire. As a result he was forced to retire from the heat race and had to start on the tail of a b-main. Despite starting last in the b-main Kyle made a valiant charge through the pack but fell short of racing into a transfer spot to the feature as his night came to an early end. Full results are available at www.TucsonInternationalRaceway.com.

January 16th, 2013 - The third round of the Winter Extreme at Tucson International Raceway (Tucson, Arizona) was held on a cold Wednesday evening as the team 1attacked an extremely wet and heavy racing surface. After drawing the next to biggest number at registration Beard started ninth in the second heat race. Despite starting deep in the field he passed five cars on his way to a fourth place finish at the checkered flag, which locked him into the thirteenth starting spot for the 30 lap feature. As the main event went green Beard began working his way forward and was up to the ninth spot by the race's midway point when bad luck struck as a flat, left-rear tire ended his night in the sixteenth position. Full results are available at www.TucsonInternationalRaceway.com.

1January 13th, 2013 - On Sunday afternoon Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports entered the second round of the inaugural Winter Extreme at Tucson International Raceway (Tucson, Arizona) as a $5,000 top prize was posted for the winner of the 40 lap feature. With 50 Super Late Models entered Kyle started on the pole of the fourth heat race and charged to the heat race win to lock into the eighth starting spot for the main event. In the feature he raced in the top ten for the first half of the feature before ultimately slipping to a fifteenth place finish. Full results are available at www.TucsonInternationalRaceway.com.

January 12th, 2013 - The team made their first ever trip to Arizona on Saturday for the opening round of the inaugural Winter Extreme at Tucson International Raceway (Tucson, Arizona). Forty-nine Super Late Models entered the event, and Kyle's day began on a promising note as he drew the smallest number at the pill draw to lock into the pole position for the first heat. Unfortunately he would battle the setup in the heat as he faded backwards before contact with the turn three wall sent him pitside. Due to his heat race struggles he started fourteenth on the grid for the second b-main. He would mount a great charge forward to a sixth place finish in the b-main, which left him three spots short of a transfer to the feature as his afternoon came to an early end. Full results are available at www.TucsonInternationalRaceway.com.

1January 6th, 2013 - Kyle opened his 2013 season over the weekend in the 22nd Annual Ice Bowl at Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama). The $6,000-to-win event drew a field of 57 Super Late Model pilots to the 1/3 mile oval, and heat race action on Saturday evening found Beard finishing fourth, which left him one spot short of a transfer to the feature. As a result, he started on the front row of the second b-main on Sunday. A second place finish in the consolation earned Kyle the twentieth starting spot for the main event. He would go on to advance seven spots to record a thirteenth place finish. Full results are available at www.TalladegaShortTrack.com.

1November 24th, 2012 - Kyle carried his late-season momentum into the annual Possum Town Grand Prix at Columbus Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) over the holiday weekend. On Friday night a $1,000-to-win program was held, and Beard blazed to fast time honors to earn the pole position for the feature. As the race went green Beard jumped to the lead and looked to be on his way to a win before a broken, torque arm ended his night in the fourteenth position.

On Saturday night the purse was increased to $2,000-to-win, and the team returned in pursuit of redemption from Friday night's bad luck. With seventeen Super Late Models in action, Kyle again earned the pole position for the feature after setting quick time. In the main event he lapped all the way up to the third position on his way to his third victory of the 2012 season! He was followed across the finish line by Rick Rickman, Doug Showah, Tony Shelton, and Jamie Dacus. Full results are available at www.ColumbusSpeedway.net

November 17th, 2012 - Saturday evening was a great outing for Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports as he piloted his entry to the win in the Turkey Bowl VI at Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri)!

The event began on a strange note as in an effort to curb debate over spoiler size, track officials allowed defending race winner, Jack Sullivan, to make a call on whether or not the cars would run spoilers at all. Sullivan made the decision to race without spoilers so all cars had their spoilers removed for the program.

Twenty-one Super Late Models registered for battle, and via his heat race performance Kyle earned the outside-front-row starting spot alongside Justin Wells for the $2,500-to-win finale. As the feature went green Beard assumed the second spot and would fall as far back as the third spot. However, he quickly raced back to the second spot, and on lap 15, when the leader, Wells, jumped the cushion, Kyle took advantage and claimed the lead. His path to victory would be far from easy though as contact with a lap car three laps later almost eliminated Beard. Luckily he was able to keep rolling and maintained the lead. Kyle went on to fend off a late-race charge from soon to be father-in-law, Terry Phillips to score the victory. Phillips, Justin Wells, Jack Sullivan, and Matt Johnson rounded out the top five at the checkered flag. The victory was the second of the season for Beard.

Full results are available at www.SpringfieldRaceway.com.

November 3rd, 2012 - Kyle took part in the 11th Annual Larry Phillips Memorial on Saturday night at Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri). The $3,000-to-win event attracted a strong field of thirty-three Super Late Models. With passing points in effect for heat race action a sixth place finish would see Kyle short of locking into the feature, and as a result had to run a b-main. A third place finish in the b-main locked Beard into the seventeenth starting spot for the finale. Despite starting deep in the field Kyle marched through the pack on his way to a sixth place finish behind race winner, Jesse Stovall, Terry Phillips, Jack Sullivan, Justin Zeitner, and Dustin Mooneyham. Full results are available at www.SpringfieldRaceway.com.

October 27th, 2012 - The 9th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin' 100 was the destination for the team over the weekend as they made the trek to Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi). Sixty-three Super Late Models from across the nation crowded the pit area for the event, and in heat race action on Friday night with only the top three finishers moving onto the feature Kyle finished sixth, which relegated him to the second b-main on Saturday evening. After starting fifth in the b-main, Beard failed to reach a transfer spot to the main event as his weekend came to an early end. Full results from the weekend are available at www.MagnoliaDirt.com.

1October 20th, 2012 - Kyle entered the 6th Annual COMP Cams Midsouth Dirt Track Championship presented by Driven Racing Oil on Saturday night at Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas) in the #86 Upton Motorsports Bob Pierce Race Car. Twenty-four Super Late Models registered for action in the event, which was sanctioned by the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Model tour, and in time trials Beard qualified second fastest in his group to Wendell Wallace. His qualifying effort earned him the pole position for his heat race, but a top dominant track saw him finish second to lock into the eighth starting spot for the 35 lap, $3,000-to-win finale. In the feature passing would again be difficult, but he managed to advance four spots on his way to a fourth place finish behind race winner, Wendell Wallace, Tanner English, and Brandon Smith. Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

October 13th, 2012 - The team traveled to Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, Mississippi) over the weekend for the 18th Annual Coors Light Fall Classic at the 1/3 mile oval. With fifty-five Super Late Model pilots from across the country entered Kyle began his weekend by qualifying thirteenth fastest in his group to earn the fifth starting spot for the first heat. On the first lap he jumped to fourth and would challenge Dennis Erb Jr. for the third and final transfer spot for much of the heat before settling for a fourth place finish, which relegated him to a b-main on Saturday night.

On Saturday evening he began the night by winning the first b-main to lock into the nineteenth starting spot for the 100 lap, $15,000-to-win finale. He raced around mid-pack for much of the event before registering a sixteenth place finish in the final rundown. Full results from the event are available at www.WhynotMotorsportsPark.com.

October 6th, 2012 - Kyle Beard and Upton Motorsports entered the 6th Annual Gumbo Nationals over the weekend at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi). The $7,500-to-win event attracted a talented field of forty-four Super Late Models to the 1/4 mile oval, and Beard began his weekend by registering the fastest time in his group to earn the pole position for the third heat with Brian Rickman starting to his outside. As the heat went green Kyle nosed ahead to take the lead heading into turn one, but as he slid up the track he didn't clear Rickman as the two made contact. Luckily both drivers were able to continue, and Beard would go on to claim the heat race win, which locked him into the second starting spot for the 75 lap feature on Saturday night with Ronny Lee Hollingsworth starting alongside.

As the finale went green Beard jumped to the lead over Hollingsworth and would maintain the top spot until a lap 22 restart when Hollingsworth slipped past. Three laps later Beard drove back to the lead and would hold the top spot until lap 41, when Bub McCool took over. The remaining laps of the finale saw Beard begin to battle the handle on his entry as he faded to a sixth place finish behind race winner, Bub McCool, Ronny Lee Hollingsworth, Josh Putnam, Timothy Culp, and Billy Moyer Jr. Full results are available at www.GreenvilleSpeedway.net.

1September 22nd, 2012 - On Saturday night Kyle traveled to I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) for a $2,000-to-win, COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Model event at the 1/4 mile oval. Twenty-five drivers registered for battle, and after finishing third in his heat race, Beard locked into the seventh starting spot for the 35 lap finale. He would quickly work his way forward early in the race as he reached the second spot. He would go on to run in the second spot for the remainder of the event, and that's where he would finish to race winner, Jack Sullivan. Even though it wasn't the win that he wanted, it was a much-need, solid performance for the team. Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

September 8th, 2012 - The 2nd Annual Rockabilly 45 was held over the weekend at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas), which was sanctioned by the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series 1(CCSDS). On Friday night a $1,500-to-win program was scheduled, but heavy rain just before hot laps forced the program to be nixed.

On Saturday night beautiful weather greeted the CCSDS competitors as thirty entries registered for the $3,000-to-win race. Kyle charged from the sixth starting spot in his heat to a second place finish, which earned him the fourth starting spot for the 45 lap finale. During the early stages of the feature Kyle slowly began working his way forward and would race past Wendell Wallace on lap 15 to claim the top spot. Over the next several laps Beard would begin to inch away from the field and looked to be on his way to the win before a flat tire with just four laps remaining forced him pitside. Beard rejoined the tail of the field before registering a disappointing seventh place finish. Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

September 2nd, 2012 - Sunday night found Kyle in action at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) in a $2,500-to-win, Southern United Professional Racers (SUPR) Super Late Model event. Twenty-six competitors registered for action, and the night began with Beard charging from the fifth starting spot in his heat race to a second place finish, which locked him into the fifth starting spot for the 50 lap finale. He would battle in the top ten for the first half of the event before disaster struck on lap 26, when a multi-car incident eliminated him from contention. He was credited with a thirteenth place finish. Full results are available at www.SUPRRacing.com.

1August 25th, 2012 - The team took part in a pair of $5,000-to-win, MARS/UMP Challenge events over the weekend in Kentucky and Missouri.

The weekend opened on Friday night at Paducah International Raceway (Paducah, Kentucky) with an event on the 3/8 mile oval that drew a field of thirty Super Late Models. Kyle began his night by qualifying fourth fastest in his group to earn the fourth starting spot for the second heat race. With the top four finishers moving onto the feature he would slip to a fifth place finish, which forced him to run a b-main. A second place finish in the b-main transferred him to the feature in the twentieth starting spot. He would retire early to a 22nd place finish.

On Saturday night Beard entered his first-ever event at Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55 (Pevely, Missouri). A strong field of thirty-six Super Late Models were in the pit area, and Beard struggled in heat race action, which left him starting deep in the grid for a b-main. He advanced to a fifth place finish in his b-main, but with only the top two cars transferring to the feature his night came to an early end.

Full results are available at www.MARSRacingSeries.com.

August 18th, 2012 - Kyle debuted a brand new, Pierce Race Car for Upton Motorsports over the weekend in the 20th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas). Forty-four competitors entered the $40,000-to-win event, which was sanctioned by the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) tour. On Friday night Beard would go out to qualify early on a fast and slick surface. He would struggle in time trials, which left him starting seventh on the grid for the second heat race. He would slip to an eighth place finish in the heat race, and with only the top four cars moving onto the feature he would be forced to run a b-main on Saturday evening. After starting eighth in the b-main he failed to reach a transfer spot as his weekend came to an early end. Full results from the event are available at www.LucasDirt.com.

August 11th, 2012 - Since his new #86 Upton Motorsports Bob Pierce Super Late Model was not yet ready for action, 1Kyle piloted his own #86 Victory Circle by Moyer Super Late Model on Saturday night with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) at Diamond Park Speedway (Nashville, Arkansas). Twenty-two entries were on hand for the $2,000-to-win program, and a fourth place finish in his heat resulted in him starting twelfth on the grid for the feature. During the course of the feature he advanced two spots on his way to a tenth place finish. Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1July 28th, 2012 - After seeing Friday night's program at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) nixed by Mother Nature the team traveled to their home track, Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) on Saturday evening for what would prove to be a disastrous outing. Twenty-one competitors were on hand for the $2,000-to-win, COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Model event, and after starting seventh in his heat race Beard charged to a second place finish to lock into the third starting spot for the 35 lap finale. Early in the feature he would run in the third spot before working past Jon Mitchell to take over the second spot as he set his sights on the leader, Billy Moyer Jr. Beard would chase Moyer Jr. for the next several laps before the caution flag slowed the event on lap 25. On the ensuing double-file restart mayhem would enuse as Jon Kirby pinched Beard into the front stretch wall. The contact resulted in Beard's front end being broken, and as he slowed several cars piled into him. Kyle would be uninjured, but his #86 Upton Motorsports Super Late Model would unfortunately be destroyed. Full results from the event are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

July 21st, 2012 - Kyle turned his second outing in the #86 Upton Motorsports/Pierce/Clements Racing Engine Super Late Model into his first win of the season on Saturday night at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi). The team traveled to the 1/4 mile oval for a Weekly Racing Series Event to get the car dialed in, and it would prove to be a great outing as Kyle swept the night's festivities. Beard began the evening by qualifying fastest to earn the pole position for his heat race. He would go on to win the heat race to lock into the pole starting spot for the feature, and in the main event he raced to the win, which came over Chad Thrash. Full results are available at www.GreenvilleSpeedway.net.

July 7th, 2012 - On Saturday evening Kyle made his debut in the Upton Motorsports Pierce Super Late Model at Clarksville Speedway (Clarksville, Tennessee) in a $7,500-to-win, UMP DIRTCar Summernationals Super Late Model event. It would prove to be an uphill battle for the duration of the night. On the second lap of hot laps the car would break a drive shaft, and in time trials a bent shock would hamper his efforts as he started seventh on the grid for his heat. Despite starting at the back of his heat race grid he advanced to the fourth position and was challenging for the third spot, when his left rear tire went flat, forcing him pitside. He would start deep in the b-main and would pass a few cars but on a one-lane track he would fail to reach a transfer spot, ending his night early.

Even though it wasn't the results that the team had hoped, it was still a productive and fun night, and Kyle is excited about future events with Upton Motorsports. Full results are available at www.TheHellTour.com.

1June 9th, 2012 - The team resumed action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) over the weekend, and unbelievably Kyle's bad luck would continue to plague him. On Friday night a $2,000-to-win event was held at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) as twenty-seven competitors registered for the program. After drawing a large number at the pill draw Beard would battle mechanical issues in heat race and b-main action, and as a result would be forced to utilize a provisional to start the main event in the 19th position. He would retire early from the feature to an 18th place finish.

On Saturday night the team was looking for better results and luck as they entered another $2,000-to-win event at their home track, Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas). With 30 cars registered Kyle again drew a big number at the pill draw, which resulted in him starting at the tail of a heat race. Early in the heat he was mounting a charge to the front, when the engine expired in his entry forcing him pitside. He was able to borrow a car from Shane Stephens so that he could use a provisional to start the feature to get his points. He retired after one lap to an 18th place finish. Full results from the weekend are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1June 2nd, 2012 - After almost a month away from the track the team returned to action on Saturday night at Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas) with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Models. The team had a lot of excitement going into the event as well as a brand new motor, but luck would not be on his side as he saw a dominant lead in his heat race erased, when the new motor expired, ending his night early. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1May 12th, 2012 - Looking to put the previous weekend's bad luck behind them the team returned to action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) Super Late Model tour over the weekend with a pair of $2,000-to-win events in Oklahoma and Arkansas. On Friday night the weekend opened at the historic, 1/2 mile oval at Thunderbird Speedway (Muskogee, Oklahoma). A strong field of 31 entries registered for action, and after advancing from the eight starting spot to a fourth place finish in his heat race, he locked into the tenth starting spot for the 30 lapmain event. Kyle ran in the top ten until lap 23 when Jon Kirby spun in front of him leaving Beard with nowhere to go. As a result, Beard would spin to miss the incident and had to go to the tail of the field. He rebounded to an eleventh place finish in the final rundown.

On Saturday night the action shifted to Crawford County Speedway (Van Buren, Arkansas) in an event that drew a field of twenty entries. Beard began his night by winning the third heat to earn the fifth starting spot for the feature. With one-lane conditions in effect for the 35 lap, finale Beard would run in the fifth position for the duration of the event as he crossed the finish line in fifth behind race winner, Billy Moyer Jr., Jon Kirby, Jack Sullivan, and Brandon Smith.

With the weekend's events completed Kyle is now sixth in the latest tour standings, just 60 points out of the lead. Full results from both events and the latest series' standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

1May 5th, 2012 - Saturday night was a disappointing outing for the team as they traveled to Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) for a $2,000-to-win, COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) event. The night would end almost as quick as it started for Beard as his engine expired in heat race action, ending his night early. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

April 20th, 2012 - The team was slated to enter a pair of COMP Cams super Dirt Series (CCSDS) events over the weekend, but Mother Nature forced the postponement of both events. As a result, the team did not race anywhere.

1April 14th, 2012 - After a few weeks away from the track the team took part in a pair of COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) events over the weekend in Arkansas. On Friday night a $2,000-to-win, 30 lap event was held at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkanss) as a talent-laden field of 29 cars registered for battle. Kyle would race his way into the main event and would go on to record a 12th place finish.

On Saturday night the action shifted to Diamond Park Speedway (Nashville, Arkansas) for a $2,000-to-win, 35 lap event. Twenty-four cars were on hand, and after failing to qualify for the main event via heat race and b-main action, Kyle was forced to utilize a provisional to start the feature in the 19th position. Despite starting at the tail of the field he would ride the high side of the track to advance fifteen spots on his way to a fourth place finish behind race winner, Robert Baker, Jeff Chandler, and Brandon Smith. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

March 24th, 2012 - On Saturday night Kyle was in action at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) with the COMP Cams 1Super Dirt Series in a $2,000-to-win event at the 1/4 mile oval. A talent-laden field of 32 cars entered the program, and Beard started fifth on the grid in his heat race. Early in the heat he would jump the cushion as he fell as far back as seventh before rebounding to a fifth place finish. His heat performance resulted in him starting third in a b-main, which he won to lock into the sixteenth starting spot for the main event.

Early in the feature Kyle would begin charging through the pack as he reached as high as the eighth position before slipping to an eleventh place finish at the checkered flag. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

March 23rd, 2012 - Kyle resumed his 2012 season on Friday night with the season opener for the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series Super Late Models at USA Speedway (Sterlington, Louisiana). Twenty-seven cars entered the event, and Beard began the night by finishing third in his heat race to lock into the 13th starting spot for the main event. With one-lane conditions present for the feature, Beard would only be able to advance one position to a 12th place finish. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

March 17th, 2012 - Kyle made the trek to Columbus Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) over the weekend for the 17th Annual James King Memorial, which posted a $5,000 winner's check and was sanctioned by the Mississippi State Championship Challenge Series (MSCCS). Thirty-six cars entered the event, and after qualifying fourth fastest in his group he locked into the dash for the feature. In the dash he raced his way to a sixth place finish, which positioned him in the sixth starting spot for the main event.

Early in the feature Beard would pass a few cars, and then inherited a couple of more positions due to attrition, and by the time that the checkered flag flew he was credited with a third place finish behind race winner, Terry English, and Scott Dedwylder. Full results are available at www.StateSeries.com.

March 10th, 2012 - After seeing the 2nd Annual Pelican 100 postponed by rain at Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) the team made the last minute decision to enter the $2,000-to-win, Turkey Classic at Springfield Raceway (Springfield, Missouri) on Saturday afternoon. Twenty-eight entries took part in the event, and after starting sixth in his heat race, Beard would accumulate enough passing points to lock into the seventh starting spot for the feature event. In the feature he would race in the top ten for the duration of the event before registering a seventh place finish at the checkered flag. Full results are available at www.SpringfieldRaceway.com.

January 25th, 2012 - Kyle took part in the annual Winterfest event at Winchester Speedway (Winchester, Tennessee) on Saturday afternoon. With 37 cars entered into the event, which was held in the afternoon, it would prove to be a tough outing for Beard. In time trials mechanical issues prevented him from locking into the feature, and resulted in him starting at the back of a b-main. One-lane conditions would greet the competitors for the b-mains, and despite finishing in the fourth position, Beard was one spot short of a transfer to the feature, ending his day early. Full results are available at www.WinchesterSpeedway.net.

January 6th, 2012 - The team had originally planned to open their 2012 campaign at the 21st Annual Ice Bowl at Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama) this weekend, but due to unforeseen circumstances as well as increased rain chances they have decided to not take part in the event.

November 5th, 2011 - The team concluded their 2011 season over the weekend in the 5th Annual Gumbo Nationals at Greenville Speedway (Greenville, Mississippi) as a $7,000-to-win/$700-to-start purse was posted for the 70 lap event. Kyle began the weekend by qualifying sixth fastest in his group to earn the third starting spot for his heat race. Early in the race he would slip back to the fifth spot before mounting a late race charge to battle for a transfer spot. His efforts would fall just short as he finished fifth, and with only the top four cars moving onto the feature, he was forced to run a b-main on Saturday night.

Kyle would start Saturday night by winning the b-main to lock into the 18th starting position for the 70 lap finale. In the feature he would advance a handful of positions before ultimately retiring late in the event to an 18th place finish. Full weekend results are available at www.PRODirtCarSeries.com.

October 29th, 2011 - After a three week break, Kyle resumed the 2011 season over the weekend with the 8th Annual Southern Belle Cotton Pickin' 100 at Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi). A stellar field of 66 Super Late Models entered the event, and Kyle would find himself behind the eight ball early in the weekend as he was able to manage only the 30th fastest time in his group, which left him starting tenth in his heat race. He would advance to an 8th place finish in his heat race, which left him short of a transfer to the feature, and he was forced to start on the fifth row of a b-main. In the b-main he passed a few cars, but still did not earn a transfer spot to the feature as his weekend came to an early end. Full results are available at www.MagnoliaDirt.com.

October 8th, 2011 - In what has been the theme of the year, Kyle once again battled heart break in the season finale for the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) on Saturday night at Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas). With 35 Super Late Models entered into the $2,000-to-win/$400-to-start event, Kyle had his sights on making up a 24 point deficit to series point's leader, Brandon Smith. In heat race action, Kyle started fourth and was up to the second position early in the heat, when he jumped the cushion in turn two causing him to drop to the fourth spot. That's where he would finish in the heat, and with only the top three cars moving on to the feature from the heat, he was forced to run a b-main.

After winning the b-main, he started 14th in the 35 lap feature, and as the race went green he began marching his way forward. By the race's midway point he was up to the third spot, but disaster would strike a few laps later, when the motor expired in his entry relegating him to a 14th place finish at the checkered flag. He finished second in the final series' standings. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

October 1st, 2011 - Kyle resumed action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series on Saturday night at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas) in another $2,000-to-win event. With 23 cars registered, Kyle started the night by winning his heat race, which earned him the outside front row starting spot for the 35 lap feature alongside pole-sitter, Wendell Wallace. In the feature Beard would battle the setup as he slipped back to a sixth place finish behind race winner, Wallace, Jon Kirby, Stacy Taylor, Curtis Cook, and Jon Mitchell. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

September 17th, 2011 - Kyle made the trip to North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, Alabama) on Saturday night for the 7th Annual Bama Brawl, which posted a $4,000-to-win/$400-to-start purse for the 40 lap feature event. With 29 cars entered, the night would seem to start well for Beard as he qualified fourth fastest in his group to lock into the eighth starting spot for the feature. However, prior to the feature the team would discover a possible valve spring issue. As a result, they were forced to unload their backup car, which resulted in them having to forfeit their starting spot to start last in the feature.

During the course of the feature, Kyle would amazingly enjoy a strong run in a car that had not even been hot lapped. He would race his way from the 22nd starting spot to a 10th place finish at the checkered flag. Full results are available at www.NorthAlabamaSpeedway.com.

September 10th, 2011 - Kyle returned to action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) over the weekend at his home track, Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) in the 1st Annual Rockabilly 45. The $5,000-to-win/$500-to-start event featured a unique format that included double heat races on Friday ngiht with drivers accumulating points between the two races to determine their starting line-ups for Saturday night. Kyle would win his first heat race, but the second one what need be as kind as he would slip off the top of the track. As a result, he started eighth in the 45 lap feature on Saturday night. He would battle his way to the top five early in the event, but bad luck would strike again as he slipped off the top of the track, causing him to lose several spots. He would go on to finish 14th at the checkered flag. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

August 27th, 2011 - Kyle entered the second night of a weekend, doubleheader with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) on Saturday night at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) in another $2,000-to-win, 35 lap event. With 27 cars on hand, heat race action found Beard advancing from his fourth starting spot to a second place finish to earn the seventh starting spot for the main event. In the feature he would battle throughout the top ten before registering a ninth place finish.

Kyle ended the weekend second in the tour standings, just eight points behind the leader, Brandon Smith. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

August 26th, 2011 - After more than his fair share of bad luck, Kyle was finally able to get momentum on his side as he recorded a solid run on Friday night at Beebe Speedway (Beebe, Arkansas) in a $2,000-to-win, COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) event. Twenty-three Super Late Models entered the event, and after winning his heat race, Beard locked into the third starting spot for the 35 lap feature. Early in the main event Kyle would work his way into the second spot behind race leader, Wendell Wallace. As the race progressed, Beard would abandon the low line as he headed to the cushion, and once on the high side Kyle would put a serious dent in Wallace's leader, but would run out of laps as he crossed the finish line three car lengths behind the leader. Despite not getting the win it was a good point's night for the team and a momentum builder heading into the home strech of the 2011 CCSDS tour. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

August 20th, 2011 - Kyle entered the 19th Annual COMP Cams Topless 100 over the weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas). With 55 Super Late Models entered, Kyle would earn the sixth starting spot for his heat race. Early in the heat, he would race as high as the fourth position before a bent wheel from contact caused him to fade backwards.

As a result, he started deep in a b-main on Saturday night. Early in the b-main he had already passed five cars, and was up to the seventh position, when bad luck found Beard once again. A multi-car tangle ensued in front of him on a restart, and as he was almost clear of the melee a car turned him causing front end damage and bringing his night to an early end. Full weekend results are available at www.LucasDirt.com.

August 13th, 2011 - After seeing Friday night's COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) event at Beebe Speedway (Beebe, AR) postponed by rain, the team was in action on Saturday night in a $3,000-to-win, CCSDS Vs. MARS Super Late Model event. Thirty-three cars entered the event, and after finishing fourth in his heat race, Kyle was relegated to a b-main, where he failed to reach a transfer spot. As a result, he was forced to utilize a series' provisional to start 20th on the grid for the 40 lap feature. During the course of the feature he was only able to manage to advance four spots to a 16th place finish. With the finish he dropped to third in the series' standings behind leader, Jon Mitchell, and Brandon Smith, but is still just nine points out of the lead. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

August 6th, 2011 - Kyle planned to enter a pair of COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) events over the weekend, but Mother Nature had other ideas as the first event, which was slated for Friday night at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri) fell victim to rain.

As a result, Beard entered a single event, which was held on Saturday night at I-30 Speedway (Litle Rock, Arkansas). Twenty-eight Super Late Models entered the program, and after passing four cars on his way to a third place heat race finish, Kyle started seventh in the main event. Despite his solid starting spot, an ill-handling car would result in a 13th place finish. In addition to the disappointing finish, Beard would lose the point's lead to Jon Mitchell as he now trails by five markers in the standings. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

July 30th, 2011 - Saturday night found Kyle in action with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) at 67 Speedway (Texarkana, Arkansas) in another $2,000-to-win, 35 lap event. After falling just short of locking into the feature via heat race action, Beard would be forced to run the b-main, which he won to earn the 15th starting spot for the feature.

In the feature, Kyle would mount a great charge through the field to record a fifth place finish at the checkered flag behind race winner, Brandon Smith, Allen Murray, Jon Mitchell, and Trey Beene. Along the way he earned the Larry Shaw Race Cars Hard Charger Award.

With the weekend's events completed, Kyle holds a three point lead over Jon Mitchell in the series' standings. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

July 29th, 2011 - On Friday Kyle entered a $2,000-to-win, COMP Cams Super Dirt Series event at USA Speedway (Sterlington, Louisiana) as 20 cars entered the event. Via heat race action, Kyle would earn the seventh starting spot for the feature. Early in the event he would be involved in a twelve car melee. Beard would be able to rejoin the pack and went on to record an 8th place finish. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

July 23rd, 2011 - The team made the last minute decision to enter a $2,500-to-win, O'Reilly SUPR Super Late Model event on Saturday night at I-30 Speedway (Little Rock, Arkansas). With 22 Super Late Models entered, Kyle would have a rough outing as he was able to manage only a nineteenth place finish in the 50 lap feature. Full results are available at www.DirtOnDirt.com.

July 16th, 2011 - Saturday night found the team in action with the CCSDS at Kyle's hometrack, Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas) in a $2,000 to win event. The night would start well for Beard as he won his heat race to earn the third starting spot for the 35 lap event. Beard would battle at the front of the pack early in the pack before mechanical issues relegated him to a 15th place finish. Despite the bad luck Kyle continues to lead the series' standings. Full results and the latest standings are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

July 15th, 2011 - After a one week break Beard Motorsports returned to the track with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) at Beebe Speedway (Beebe, Arkansas). Twenty-seven Super Late Models entered the event, and after finishing second in his heat race, he started eighth on the grid for the main event. He would run around midpack for the duration of the event before finishing in the tenth position at the checkered flag. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

July 3rd, 2011 - On Sunday night the CCSDS tour was slated to invade Monett Speedway (Monett, Missouri), but late afternoon forced the event to be canceled. Kyle ended the weekend with a 21 point advantage over the CCSDS competitors.

July 2nd, 2011 - It was back to action for Kyle on Saturday night at West Plains Motor Speedway (West Plains, Missouri) in another CCSDS/MARS Super Late Model co-sanctioned event, which posted a $3,000 to win/$450 to start event. Twenty-eight Super Late Models entered the event, and it would prove to be a long night for the team, as Kyle was forced to utilize a provisional to start the main event after failing to transfer from his heat race or b-main. He would start 20th on the grid for the feature and was only able to manage a 19th place finish. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

July 1st, 2011 - Kyle took the point's lead for the CCSDS tour into battle on Friday night at West Plains Motor Speedway (West Plains, Missouri) in the opener for the weekend's tripleheader, which was also sanctioned by the MARS Super Late Model tour. With 23 cars entered, Beard would finish second in his heat race, which left him starting ninth in the $2,500 to win, 25 lap feature on the 3/8 mile oval.

Kyle would race in the top ten for the duration of the event before ultimately advancing two spots to finish in the seventh position at the checkered flag. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

June 25th, 2011 - Kyle concluded the back end of the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series weekend doubleheader in Louisiana on Saturday night at Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana). Twenty-eight Super Late Models entered the $2,000 to win event, and Kyle would win his heat race to earn the fifth starting spot for the main event.

In the feature, on a racy track, he would race his way to a second place finish behind race winner, Ray Moore. Via his performance Beard now leads the CCSDS points by 26 markers over Johnny Virden. Full results and points are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

June 24th, 2011 - After a week break from action, Kyle returned to the race track with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) as the tour invaded USA Speedway (Sterlington, Louisiana) for a $2,000 to win, 35 lap event. Twenty-four cars entered the event, and on a track that lended itself to passing Beard would only pass one car in heat race action, which left him starting 14th in the main event. For the feature another narrow track would greet the competitors, and Kyle would only manage a disappointing 15th place finish. Full results and points are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

June 14th, 2011 - The Merchandise section has been updated with the latest Kyle Beard hats and t-shirt designs.

June 11th, 2011 - The team planned to enter a pair of CCSDS events over the weekend, however, Mother Nature had other ideas as she nixed the second night at Northeast Arkansas Speedway (Harrisburg, Arkansas), resulting in Kyle entering just Friday night's event at Malden Speedway (Malden, Missouri). Twenty-one Super Late Models entered the $2,000 to win, 35 lap event, and after finishing fourth in his heat, Kyle started 12th on the grid for the feature. He would battle around midpack for the duration of the feature before registering an 11th place finish. He now leads the CCSDS tour points. Full results and points are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

June 4th, 2011 - After a week away from the track, Kyle traveled to Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, Mississippi) on Saturday night for the 8th Annual Coca Cola Governor's Cup, which was sanctioned by the PRO Dirt Car Series. Thirty-seven Super Late Models entered the $5,000 to win event, and the team would battle in the car in time trials and b-main action as Beard fell short of making the cut for the feature. As a result, he was forced to utilize a provisional to start 23rd on the grid for the main event. He would go on to advance nine spots to a fourteenth place finish at the checkered flag. Full results are available at www.MagnoliaDirt.com.

May 21st, 2011 - The team intended to take part in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series (LOLMDS) sanctioned Bad Boy 98 over the weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas), but they will only get as far as Thursday's practice as heavy rains on Friday forced the event to be canceled.

May 14th, 2011 - After seeing the weekend's COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) reduced to a single event after Friday's event at USA Speedway (Sterlington, Louisiana) was rained out, the team made the long tow to Drew County Speedway (Monticello, Arkansas) for a single $2,000 to win event. The 35 lap events saw 24 cars sign in for action, and Kyle would find himself starting in the seventh spot for heat race action after pulling a large number at the pill draw. He advanced to a fourth place finish in his heat, which locked him into the eighth starting spot for the main event. In the feature he would quickly work his way to the fifth spot before the track began to take rubber. As a result, passing would become difficult and Beard settled for a fifth place finish behind race winner, Curtis Cook, Timothy Culp, Jon Mitchell, and Trey Beene. With the finish, Kyle now leads the latest series' standings. Full results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

May 7th, 2011 - The final leg of CCSDS triple header was held on Saturday night at Crawford County Speedway (Van Buren, Arkansas) as twenty-eight Super Late Models entered the event. Twenty-eight Super Late Models entered the event, and it was Dane Dacus, who locked into the JFR Graphics Pole Position for the 35 lap feature after earning the most points in heat race action.  Kyle Beard flanked him to the outside on the starting grid, and it was Beard, who shot to the lead at the drop of the green flag with Dacus and Moyer Jr. in tow. 

Beard would maintain the lead over Moyer Jr. until lap 33, when the leader caught lapped traffic and Moyer Jr. took advantage of the situation to make it three wide with Beard and the lapped car of Keith Lawson at the white flag.  The leaders would battle side by side into turns one and two and down the backstretch, and entering turn three Beard would go high to navigate lapped traffic as Moyer Jr. shot to the bottom.  Exiting turn four Moyer Jr. would inch ahead by a matter of feet to claim the win in the near photo finish over Beard. Full weekend results are available at www.COMPDirt.com.

May 6th, 2011 - Night #2 of the weekend's triple header was held on Friday night at Thunderbird Speedway (Muskogee, Oklahoma). The $2,000 to win, COMP Cams Super Dirt Series event saw 27 cars sign in for action, and via heat race action Kyle earned the sixth starting spot for the 25 lap feature on the 1/2 mile oval. Kyle would run in the top five for the majority of the event, but would see the running order shuffled with five laps to go when leaders, Kelly Boen and Dane Dacus, made hard contact with five laps to go, which resulted in a red flag. On the restart, Beard lined up behind leader, Bill Frye. As the race went back green Moyer Jr. would pass Beard for second before passing Frye to claim the win. Kyle would finish a strong third at the checkered flag for his fourth top five finish in a row.

May 5th, 2011 - Kyle was in action on Thursday night at the 1/2 mile at Tri State Speedway (Pocola, Oklahoma) with the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series. Thirty-eigth Super Late Models entered the event, and after winning the fifth heat race Kyle started outside front row for the main event alongside Kelly Boen. Beard would battle in the top three early in the event before ultimately settling into a fifth place finish behind race winner, Boen, RC Whitwell, Billy Moyer Jr., and Wendell Wallace.

April 30th, 2011 - Fresh off his best run of the 2011 season on Friday night, Kyle returned to action with the PRO Dirt Car Series on Saturday night at North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, Alabama). After qualifying fourth fastest, he locked into the fourth starting spot for the 40 lap, $2,000 to win feature. However, after third place starter, Brian Rickman, scratched from the event, Kyle moved up to the third starting spot, and at the drop of the green flag in the feature, he would jump to the second spot in pursuit of race leader, Josh Putnam. Kyle would run second for the first eight laps before the caution flag flew, and on the ensuing restart he would Ronny Lee Hollingsworth for second before slipping to third. Over the remainder of the event, Kyle would hold down the third spot, and that's where he would be scored at the checkered flag behind race winner, Josh Putnam, and Ronny Lee Hollingsworth. Full weekend results are available at www.PRODirtCarSeries.com.

April 29th, 2011 - After seeing Friday's scheduled, CCSDS event at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas) nixed by rain, Beard Motorsports made the decision to head to North Alabama Speedway (Tuscumbia, Alabama) for a PRO Dirt Car Series, double header. On Friday night the first leg was held, and it was a $2,000 to win event. After setting second quick time in his group, Kyle locked into the fourth starting spot for the main event, and as the feature event went green he would initially race his way up to the third position. Over the next several laps he would battle throughout the top five before ultimately settling into the fourth position, and when the checkered flag dropped, he would cross the finish fourth behind race winner, Anthony Burroughs, Rick Rickman, and Brian Rickman. The finish was his first top five of the 2011 season.

April 23rd, 2011 - The team was prepared to enter a co-sanctioned, double header between the COMP Super Dirt Series and the MARS Late Model Series over the weekend at Batesville Motor Speedway (Locust Grove, Arkansas) and West Plains Motor Speedway (West Plains, Missouri), but Mother Nature claimed both events.

April 9th, 2011 - Saturday night found Beard Motorsports making the short trip to Riverside International Speedway (West Memphis, Arkansas) for Round #2 of the 2011 CCSDS tour. Thirty Super Late Models entered the event, and early in the night Kyle would find himself behind the eight ball after struggling in time trials. Via his time trials woes, he started at the back of a heat race, but would charge through the field to a fourth place finish, which left him short of a transfer to the main event. As a result, he started on the front row of a b-main, which he won in commanding fashion by over a car length to lock into the 14th starting spot for the 35 lap feature. Early in the feature, Kyle was riding the high-line to the top ten before a flat tire shortly before the race's midway point forced him pitside. He would rejoin the tail of the field, and over the remainder of the event would rocket his way back to a ninth place finish.

April 8th, 2011 - On Friday night, Kyle opened the 2011 COMP Cams Super Dirt Series (CCSDS) schedule at Beebe Speedway (Beebe, Arkansas) as 26 cars signed in for battle in the $2,000 to win, 35 lap event. After a solid outing in his heat race, Kyle earned the tenth starting spot for the feature. Early in the main event, he was working the top side, when he made contact with the front stretch wall, which bent part of the right front, wheel assembly. Despite having a wounded mount he would keep charging hard on the topside, and by the time that the checkered flag dropped, Beard was credited with a sixth place finish.

April 1st, 2011 - It was a short disappointing weekend for the team as they made the long tow to Lone Star Speedway (Kilgore, Texas) for a $20,000 to win, Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series event. Forty-eight Super Late Models entered the event, and in time trials a rough track was not kind to Beard as it left him starting deep in the grid for his heat race. His luck would not improve in the heat race as his engine expired early in the race, ending his weekend.

March 26th, 2011 - The team was scheduled to take part in the opener for the COMP Cams Super Dirt Series on Saturday night, but Mother Nature forced the event to be canceled..

March 19th, 2011 - The 1st Annual Cash Cow 100, which was sanctioned by the World of Outlaws Super Late Models was the latest race on the docket for Beard Motorsports. The $20,000 to win event drew a stout field of 49 Super Late Models, and Kyle qualified 24th fastest in qualifying to earn the sixth starting spot for his heat race. Early in the heat he would race as high as the fifth position before the handling began to fade on his #86 entry. A few laps later, he would hook a rut in turn four, which sent him into the wall resulting in front end damage on the car, bringing his night to an end.

As a result of his bad luck on Friday night, Kyle started deep in a b-main event on Saturday night, and despite mounting a daring charge from the 14th starting spot to a 4th place finish, he would fall one position short of earning a transfer spot to the feature.

March 12th, 2011 - The team planned to compete in the 2nd Annual Ice Breaker tonight at Tennessee National Raceway (Hohenwald, Tennessee), however hauler issues as the team prepared to load up kept them from making the trip. Kyle will next be in action on March 18th-19th at Columbus Speedway (Columbus, Misissippi) with the World of Outlaw Late Model Series.

February 26th, 2011 - It was back to business for Beard Motorsports over the weekend as they made the trek to Ark-La-Tex Speedway (Vivian, Louisiana) for the 1st Annual Childress Fishing & Rentals Pelican 100. With 48 Super Late Models on hand, Kyle earned the sixth position for his heat race via time trials. Despite starting deep in the heat race grid, he would quickly race his way forward and would get as high as the second position before he lost power steering. He would hang on over the last half of the race to claim the third and final transfer to the feature, which locked him into the 10th starting spot for Saturday night's $10,000 to win finale.

On Saturday night, Kyle would struggle early in the feature as little did he know that he had a left rear tire going flat. On lap 19 he would be lapped by the leader, and two laps later the tire would go flat. He would stop on the track to bring out the caution and ducked into the pits for fresh rubber. He rejoined the tail of the field and despite being a lap down would race as high as sixth in the running order, but due to being a lap down would be credited with a tenth place finish at the checkered flag.

February 22nd, 2011 - Beard Motorsports is excited to announce the addition of three new sponsors for the 2011 season.  O.H. Hendricks Sheet Metal (Memphis, Tennessee), Team 5 Enterprise (Texarkana, Texas), and Stealth Carburetors (Cleveland, Tennessee) have all come on board as new sponsors, and the team is extremely excited about their support and encourages everyone to use the products from these companies, whenever possible!

February 19th, 2011 - Kyle made the last minute decision to enter the Winterfest event at Winchester Speedway (Winchester, Tennessee) on Saturday afternoon. Thirty-six Super Late Models entered the $3,000 to win event, and in heat race action, Beard raced his way to a third place finish, which locked him into the 12th starting spot for the feature event. In the feature, Kyle would quickly work his way toward the front of the pack getting as high as the fifth spot in the opening laps. However, a few laps later he would slip into the loose material on the high side of the track causing his right rear to glaze and him to lose several spots. He would slip as far back as 15th before mounting a late race charge back to a solid 11th place finish.

January 9th, 2011 - Beard Motorsports opened their 2011 campaign over the weekend in the 20th Annual Ice Bowl at Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, Alabama). Fifty-two Super Late Models entered the event, and in heat race action, Kyle finished fifth, which left him two spots short of transferring to the main event. As a resulIn the feature, Beard would retire early to conserve his equipment on a track that lended itself to no passing.