Brian Shirley
- Professional Dirt Track Racer
Bet You Didn’t Know
- Driver Type
- Hired Gun / Driver Only
- Professional Driver
- No
- Full Time Job
- Coach
- Racing Nickname
- Squirrel
- Home City & State
- Chatham, Illinois
- Height
- 5’11”
- Driver Type
- Hired Gun / Driver Only
- Racing Nickname
- Squirrel
- Home City & State
- Chatham, Illinois
- Height
- 5’11”
- Age
- 47
- Years Racing
- 38
- Married
- Yes
- Favorite Team
- NY Giants
- Favorite Movie
- Forrest Gump
- Race Day Food
- Sub Sandwich & Root Beer
- Message for Fans
- A big shout out and thank you to all my fans. Please stop by the trailer and say hello!
- Merchandise Website Address or Contact Information
Social Media Links
Message for Fans
Merchandise Website Address or Contact Information:
Racing Biography
Racing Biography & Accomplishments
- Five-time Series Champion
- 43rd career Summer Nationals victory
- DirtCar Summer Nationals “Hell Tour” Elite Competitor
- Prairie Dirt Classic Champion
- Racing Biography & Accomplishments
- Shirley is a five-time Series Champion. In 2025, Know as the Pride of Illinois and as an elite competitor on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals “Hell Tour,”
- He secured his 43rd career Summer Nationals victory at Fairbury Speedway DIRTcar Summer Nationals
- He’s also celebrated as a PDC (Prairie Dirt Classic) Champion and a standout performer on the national stage.
Who Helps Make the Car Go Fast
- Chassis
- Longhorn
- Shocks
- Fox
- Engine Builde
- Durham Racing Engines
- Crew Chief
- Brian Shirley
- Crew Members
- Randall, Baylie, Wade, Larry, and Albe
- Rig Driver
- James “Role On” Brigster
Appreciation & Sponsors
- Car Owner
- Bob Cullen Racing
- Primary Sponsor #1
- Primary Sponsor #2
- Primary Sponsor #3
- Secondary Sponsor #1
- GSR Racing
- Secondary Sponsor #2
- Bass Livestock Supplements
- Secondary Sponsor #3
- Allgaiers Performance Parts
- Product & Associate Sponsors:
- The QR Code Genie
- Drive WFX.com
- Tulsa Shootout
- Smileys Racing Products
- Hoosier Racing Tire
- Sage Fruit
- CSR Garage
- Lucas Oil Products
- JR1 Chassis
- Brodix Heads
- Schoenfeld Headers
- Engler Fuel Injection
- MyRacePass
- The Parker Lee Project
- K&N Filters
- Semi Crazy Truck Wash
- Driving Suits
- Precision Finishing
- Stevie Smith Titanium Products
- The QR Code Genie
- Drive WFX.com
- Tulsa Shootout
- Smileys Racing Products
- Hoosier Racing Tire
- Hoosier Racing Tire
- Hoosier Racing Tire
- Hoosier Racing Tire
Bet You Didn’t Know
- Driver Type
- Hired Gun / Driver Only
- Professional Driver
- No
- Full Time Job
- Coach
- Racing Nickname
- Squirrel
- Home City & State
- Chatham, Illinois
- Height
- 5’11”
- Driver Type
- Hired Gun / Driver Only
- Racing Nickname
- Squirrel
- Home City & State
- Chatham, Illinois
- Height
- 5’11”
- Age
- 47
- Years Racing
- 38
- Married
- Yes
- Favorite Team
- NY Giants
- Favorite Movie
- Forrest Gump
- Race Day Food
- Sub Sandwich & Root Beer
- Message for Fans
- A big shout out and thank you to all my fans. Please stop by the trailer and say hello!
- Merchandise Website Address or Contact Information
Social Media Links
Message for Fans
Merchandise Website Address or Contact Information:
Racing Biography
Racing Biography & Accomplishments
- Five-time Series Champion
- 43rd career Summer Nationals victory
- DirtCar Summer Nationals “Hell Tour” Elite Competitor
- Prairie Dirt Classic Champion
- Racing Biography & Accomplishments
- Shirley is a five-time Series Champion. In 2025, Know as the Pride of Illinois and as an elite competitor on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals “Hell Tour,”
- He secured his 43rd career Summer Nationals victory at Fairbury Speedway DIRTcar Summer Nationals
- He’s also celebrated as a PDC (Prairie Dirt Classic) Champion and a standout performer on the national stage.
Who Helps Make the Car Go Fast
- Chassis
- Longhorn
- Shocks
- Fox
- Engine Builde
- Durham Racing Engines
- Crew Chief
- Brian Shirley
- Crew Members
- Randall, Baylie, Wade, Larry, and Albe
- Rig Driver
- James “Role On” Brigster
Appreciation & Sponsors
- Car Owner
- Bob Cullen Racing
- Primary Sponsor #1
- Primary Sponsor #2
- Primary Sponsor #3
- Secondary Sponsor #1
- GSR Racing
- Secondary Sponsor #2
- Bass Livestock Supplements
- Secondary Sponsor #3
- Allgaiers Performance Parts
- Product & Associate Sponsors:
- The QR Code Genie
- Drive WFX.com
- Tulsa Shootout
- Smileys Racing Products
- Hoosier Racing Tire
- Sage Fruit
- CSR Garage
- Lucas Oil Products
- JR1 Chassis
- Brodix Heads
- Schoenfeld Headers
- Engler Fuel Injection
- MyRacePass
- The Parker Lee Project
- K&N Filters
- Semi Crazy Truck Wash
- Driving Suits
- Precision Finishing
- Stevie Smith Titanium Products
Brian Shirley “Example Only”
Are you the car owner & the driver or a hired gun/driver only:A Hired Gun/Driver Only
Racing Nickname:Squirrel
Home City & State:Chatham Illinois
Height:5’11”
Age:47
Number Of Years Racing:38
Married:Yes
Wife’s Name:Mrs. Squirrel
Children Names:Brinley, Drue, Briar
Personal Vehicle “My Daily Driver”:2021 Ford F150
Racing Superstition:I put my racing suit on always starting with my left leg
Driver that inspired you growing up:My dad raced dirt bikes when I was growing up
Most memorable racing memory:UMP DIRTcar Summer Nationals $10,000 Finale / Birthday Race at Oakshade Raceway
Favorites
Favorite activity other than racing:Building puzzles to relax
Favorite Sport Other Than Racing:Hunting to relax
Favorite Sports Team:NY Giants
Favorite TV Show:The Penguin
All Time Favorite Movie:Forrest Gump
Favorite Race Day Food:A good roast beef sub sandwich, chips and a root beer
Merchandise
Merchandise Website:https://www.BrianShirley.com
Message For Fan
A big shout out and thank you to all my Fans. Please stop by the trailer and say hello.
Bio
Shirley is a five-time Series Champion.
In 2025, known as the Pride of Illinois and an elite competitor on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals “Hell Tour.”
He secured his 43rd career Summer Nationals victory at Fairbury Speedway.
Also a Prairie Dirt Classic (PDC) Champion and national-level standout.
Appreciation Section
Car Owner:Bob Cullen Racing
Primary Sponsor #1:Thomason Express
Primary Sponsor #2:J & J Ventures Gaming
Secondary Sponsor #1:GSR Racing
Product & Associate Sponsors:
* The QR Code Genie.
* Drive WFX.com
* CSR Garage