Adjusting to Change & Having Fun Doing It: Snook Finding Fun In The Challenges

Changes for racecar drivers are always difficult. New packages, new crew members, and sometimes new tracks. As Lane Snook started a new venture in the Bruce Kane 15K, he found that there would be things that would be different from his usual 23-car. After participating in the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora, Lane was ready to continue to improve in the 15K and also keep the consistency in the family car.

After returning from Eldora, Lane would get back to his normal home tracks of Selinsgrove and Port Royal. Selinsgrove would be first up on Friday night (6/12). Snook was able to win his heat and roll off 3rd in the feature, but a little misfortune befell him in that race. Lane, “went for a pass for the lead on the first lap and tagged the inside wall, which caused our left front tire to go flat. Then the nose folded under in the next corner, which ended our night.” A quick ending to what looked to be a promising night, but the team and driver made up for that bad luck the following night at Port Royal.

The limited late model would be the car of choice at The Speed Palace.

“Started on the pole of our heat and won it again. Then started 4th in the feature, and ran there for a few laps, then after a restart we got to second and a couple laps later was able to make the pass for the lead and was able to drive off and win with a really good car.”

This win marked the 5th victory of the season for Lane, which was still close to the number of victories the young racer had in 2025 at this point of the season.

To gain some extra seat time and to try and work on some of the feel things that needed to be changed, Lane and the BKR 15K went to Selinsgrove the following week. Snook would qualify 10th and run 5th in his heat, before rolling off 13th in the feature. The 15K “drove up to 4th in around 15-20 laps, then blew a right rear tire, which caused us to hit the fence and ended our night in 15th with a DNF.” 

Sadly, Lane’s best run in the new ride did not come to fruition. Another challenge for the new pairing, with yet another on the way.

That new challenge would be traveling to a new track for Lane, in Lernerville, with the 15K. This being the first time Lane had turned laps at Lernerville in a late model, it was definitely going to be a weekend of learning. Having to wait an extra night due to weather, Lane got to test his luck on Friday. Lane qualified 12th in his group. Started 6th in his heat, but backed up to 10th. In his first feature there, he would start and finish in the 20th position.

“The next day we started and finished 10th in our heat, then decided it was best to load up and head back to the shop to see where we were lacking speed.” 

It was proving to be a bit of a learning period with the new team, but Lane was still having a good time. “We’re all having fun, and the results will come over time as we get the car more balanced to my liking.” 

What has been the biggest challenge so far for the young Port Royal racer is adjusting from what he’s used to to Bruce’s equipment. 

“Being in different equipment is something I’m still getting used to a little. We are working on getting the cars more equal to where I’m more comfortable.” 

Snook is also having fun getting to run at different tracks and do it against the big names of the sport. “It’s definitely a challenge, racing against guys that good, and being in new equipment.” Lane is also hopeful and thankful for this new opportunity with Bruce. 

“Things are going great with Bruce and everyone who wrenches on the 15K. I can’t thank Bruce enough for the opportunity, and everyone who works on the car for the help!” 

While the 15K side of Lane’s racing schedule is still tentative, he does plan to race the family 23 car on a few occasions in July. 

As of now, the first few weeks of July feature doubleheader weekends. Kicking off an already hot month of July, Lane will travel to Bedford and Port Royal on July 3rd and 4th to race in the super late model division. Snook will then race at Selinsgrove and Port Royal in the limited division on the 10th and 11th. Lane does hope to be on track later in the month with the 15K as well, but plans were not set in stone yet. 

Make sure to keep up to date on social media and Lane’s website (LaneSnookRacing.com) for schedule changes, and make sure to tune in and watch the races or join in person.