Super DIRTcar Series

Names to Look Out for Come NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week

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Names to Look Out for Come NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Big-Block Modified drivers aiming to add their name to the history books Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CONCORD, NC - Sept. 21, 2017 - The largest Big-Block Modified race of the year is upon us with the Billy Whittaker Cars 200 at the 46th annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week. For the last several decades, drivers in the Big-Block Modified ranks have one goal in mind, etch their name on the crowned-jewel event of Big-Block Modified racing and take home the $50,000-pay check.…

Dirt Modifieds

Sportsman Drivers Stand Ready for the NAPA Super DIRT Week Chevy Performance 75

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Talented Pool of Sportsman Drivers Stand Ready for the NAPA Super DIRT Week Chevy Performance 75 Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, N.C. - Sept. 19, 2017 - As the most pervasive class at DIRTcar Northeast tracks, the Sportsman Modified division consists of a talented group of drivers, some of whom have already had a stellar season and are favored to win the Chevy Performance 75 on Sunday, October 8. Rocky Warner: This guy has been dominating the Sportsman division this season. He has already collected 20 wins under the DIRTcar banner, plus other victories along the…

Dirt Modifieds

Tim Fuller wins an entertaining Super DIRTcar Series event at Mohawk

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Tim Fuller wins an entertaining Super DIRTcar Series event at Mohawk! Fuller’s first Super DIRTcar Series Victory of 2017 Story By: Tim Baltz/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com HOGANSBURG, NY – SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 – While Mohawk International Raceway regulars showed the way early in the 100-lap event, it was Super DIRTcar Series regular, Tim Fuller that was able to get by Billy Dunn on Lap 60 en route to his first Series victory of 2017. “We gambled before tonight to see if we wanted to bring the big or small block and we decided on the small block,”…

Brewerton Speedway

Sheppard Comes on Late to Win Duel at the Demon 100 at Brewerton Speedway

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Sheppard Comes on Late to Win Duel at the Demon 100 at Brewerton Speedway Story By: Mike Mallett/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Jeff Clemons/RacersGuide.com BREWERTON, NY – Sept. 15, 2017 – It was a wild night at the Brewerton Speedway as Matt Sheppard continued his solid form taking home his ninth Super DIRTcar Series triumph of the 2017 racing season. The Waterloo, N.Y., driver did it the hard way by first passing Brewerton Speedway track champion and Super DIRTcar Series high-point man Billy Decker before working over Larry Wight in the final ten laps to pass him…

Dirt Modifieds

Transforming the Steel Palace to the Clay Palace

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Transforming the Steel Palace to the Clay Palace Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Jay Fish/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Sept. 11, 2017 - As soon as Oswego Speedway closed its doors on the 2017 season last week, DIRTcar Racing crews began the arduous task of once again taking the historic speedway back to its dirt-racing roots, transforming the Steel Palace to a Clay Palace for Racing's Biggest Party. For the second straight year, Oswego Speedway will host NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week from October 1- 8, 2017. This year, officials gained access to the facility two weeks earlier than…

Dirt Modifieds

Billy Whittaker Cars Named as Title Sponsor of 200-Lap Big-Block Finale at NAPA Super DIRT Week

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Billy Whittaker Cars Named as Title Sponsor of 200-Lap Big-Block Finale at NAPA Super DIRT Week Story By: Colby Gornewicz/Super DIRT Week Photos By: Jeff Clemons & Mike Johnson/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Sept. 1, 2017 - DIRTcar Racing is pleased to announce that Billy Whittaker Cars and Trux has signed on as the title sponsor of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week's Big-Block Modified main event, now called the Billy Whittaker Cars 200. The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified crown-jewel event on Sunday, October 8 will feature over 40 competitors, all trying to etch their name in the history books…

Dirt Modifieds

Hearn Ends Super DIRTcar Series Winless Drought with $17,500 Win at The Valley

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Brett Hearn Ends Super DIRTcar Series Winless Drought with $17,500 Triumph at Lebanon Valley Speedway Sheppard's Series Win Streak Broken at Five with 10th Place Finish Story By: MIKE MALLETT/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com WEST LEBANON, NY - August 31 2017 - All it took for Brett Hearn to end his Super DIRTcar Series winless streak was a trip home. The Sussex, N.J., dominated the Mr. Dirt Track USA feature at the Lebanon Valley Speedway for his 121st career series win and his first since August, 23, 2015 at the Cornwall Motor Speedway. Hearn's victory came in one…

Dirt Modifieds

NAPA Auto Parts Returns as Title Sponsor of 46th annual Super DIRT Week

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NAPA Auto Parts Returns as Title Sponsor of 46th annual Super DIRT Week Story By: Colby Gornewicz/DIRTcar Photos By: Jay Fish & Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - Aug. 31, 2017 - DIRTcar Racing is pleased to welcome back NAPA Auto Parts as the title sponsor of the 46th annual Super DIRT Week. NAPA Auto Parts, a staple in the Motorsports industry, continues to serve auto service professionals, do-it-yourselfers and everyday drivers with quality parts and supplies to keep cars, trucks and equipment performing safely and efficiently. In the United States NAPA now includes over 58 distribution centers, 16,000 NAPA AutoCare…

Dirt Modifieds

Mr. DIRT Track USA Headlines Holiday Weekend for Super DIRTcar Series

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Mr. DIRT Track USA Headlines Holiday Weekend for Super DIRTcar Series Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 29, 2017 - The Super DIRTcar Series kicks off a big holiday weekend with the running of Mr. DIRT Track USA at Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, NY on Thursday August 31. As the Series visits the high-banked 1/2-mile oval, the month of August will come to a close with one of the biggest paydays on the schedule. Only 101 laps stand between the drivers of the Super DIRTcar Series and the $17,500 paycheck.…

Dirt Modifieds

Super DIRTcar Series Super Stars Return to Central New York on September 4 at Weedsport

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Super DIRTcar Series Super Stars Return to Central New York on September 4 for Weedsport’s Labor Day Showdown Story By: Dan Kapuscinski/Weedsport Speedway Photos By: Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com WEEDSPORT, NY (August 28, 2017) – The cars and stars of the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified tour return to Central New York on Monday, September 4 as a part of Weedsport Speedway’s Labor Day Double Play presented by Parts Plus and powered by Wix Filters. The 17th stop for the Big Block Super DIRTcar tour will be the second and final at Weedsport Speedway for the 2017 season, making for a…

Dirt Modifieds

The Tradition of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Continues On

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The Tradition of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Continues On Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CONCORD, NC - August 25, 2017 - From 1972 to 2015, NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week called the New York State Fairgrounds home. Originally intended as an end-of-year blowout, the event quickly turned into "Racing's Biggest Party". Fans from all over the United States and Canada made their annual pilgrimage to the Moody Mile with their campers in tow for the Northeast's biggest dirt racing event. The closing of the New York State Fairgrounds also closed the…

Dirt Modifieds

Matt Sheppard Tames Ohsweken For Fifth Consecutive Win

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Matt Sheppard Tames Ohsweken For Fifth Consecutive Win Chad Brachmann Nearly Steals Repeat Ohsweken Victory in Rain Delayed Feature Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com OHSWEKEN, ON, CAN - August 24, 2017 - The first 49 laps of the Triple Crown Showdown were a side-by-side battle between polesitter Larry Wight and front row starter Chad Brachmann, but the final 25 laps were all Matt Sheppard on Thursday night at Ohsweken Speedway. The reigning Super DIRTcar Series champion took the lead from Brachmann on lap 50 following a restart and couldn't be stopped on the way to…

Dirt Modifieds

NAPA Super DIRT Week set for 46th Annual event at Oswego

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NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Schedule Announced NAPA Super DIRT Week set for 46th Annual event at Oswego Speedway Story By: Colby Gornewicz/World Racing Group Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CONCORD, NC - August 15, 2017 - In less than two short months, the grounds of Oswego Speedway will be invaded by with racecars, drivers, crew members, and DIRTcar Racing fans attending the 46th annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway from October 1-8, 2017. Racing's Biggest Party attracts thousands of fans and competitors from all over the country, all of whom contribute multi-millions of dollars…

Dirt Modifieds

Matt Sheppard Continues Hot Streak With Second Straight Bob St. Amand Memorial Win

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Matt Sheppard Continues Hot Streak With Second Straight Bob St. Amand Memorial Win at Merrittville Earns Fourth Consecutive Series Win Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com MERRITTVILLE, ON, CAN - August 9, 2017 - Matt Sheppard drove past Gary Lindberg in the outside lane following a lap 81 restart to take the lead on lap 85 and then paced the final 16 laps to win his second straight Bob St. Amand Memorial 100 at Merrittville Speedway on Wednesday night. The victory was also his fourth straight with the Super DIRTcar Series and second in as many…

Dirt Modifieds

Matt Sheppard Scores First Career Ransomville Win at Summer Nationals

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Matt Sheppard Scores First Career Ransomville Win at Summer Nationals Extends Series Win Streak to Three Races Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com RANSOMVILLE, NY - August 8, 2017 - Matt Sheppard was the third and final leader after he took the point position from Billy Decker on lap 49 and led the remaining 52 laps to win his third straight Super DIRTcar Series race in the 33rd Summer Nationals at Ransomville Speedway on Tuesday night. The victory was also Sheppard's first career win at Ransomville and prevented rival Stewart Friesen from winning…

Dirt Modifieds

Williamson and Friesen at Home as Super DIRTcar Series Heads to Niagara

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Williamson and Friesen at Home as Super DIRTcar Series Heads to Niagara Region Stops at Merrittville and Ransomville to Kick Start August Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - August 3, 2017 - After two weeks off, the Super DIRTcar Series is set to roar back to life with a pair of stops in the Niagara Region. The Series will visit Merrittville Speedway on Monday, August 7 for the 8th annual Bob St. Amand Memorial 100 and Ransomville Speedway on Tuesday, August 8 for the 33rd Summer Nationals. The Super DIRTcar Series' annual stop…

Dirt Modifieds

Matt Sheppard wins an historic Super DIRTcar Series at Autodrome Drummond

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Matt Sheppard wins an historic Super DIRTcar Series at Autodrome Drummond! Matt Sheppard sweeps the Quebec swing with two locals completed the podium Story By: Martin Belanger/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com DRUMMONDVILLE, QC, CAN - July 27, 2017 - Always looking forward to the Quebec swing at the end of July, the Super DIRTcar Series regular went into battle with the top local runners of Autodrome Drummond as Matt Sheppard brought out the broom as he swept both races, as the other two steps of the podium at Drummond were occupied by local talent. Matt Sheppard was all…

Dirt Modifieds

Matt Sheppard Dominates Super DIRTcar Series at Autodrome Granby

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Matt Sheppard Dominates Super DIRTcar Series at Autodrome Granby Sheppard Takes Early Lead and Resists Every Charge to Collect Second Win of the Season Story By Martin Belanger/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com GRANBY, QC, CAN - July 25, 2017 - In front of a packed house and clear skies, the Super DIRTcar Series started a successful Quebec swing at Autodrome Granby as Matt Sheppard had a dominant run to get his second win of the season on the tour. "It feels good," Sheppard said in the Winner's Circle. ''I always seem to have success when I come up…

Cornwall Motor Speedway

Series Heads to Eastern Ontario Track for 17th Straight Season

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Series Heads to Eastern Ontario Track for 17th Straight Season Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesadndro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - July 24, 2017 - The Super DIRTcar Series is pleased to announce it has rescheduled its event at Cornwall Motor Speedway for Sunday, September 17. The event was originally scheduled for July 9, but was postponed due to rain. The rescheduling ensures the Super DIRTcar Series will return to Cornwall for the 17th straight season. "We are very excited we could work with the Super DIRTcar Series to reschedule this event," said Cornwall Motor Speedway promoter…

Dirt Modifieds

Aussie, Aussie, Aussie: Peter Britten Makes History at Sharon

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Aussie, Aussie, Aussie: Peter Britten Makes History at Sharon Britten Dashes From 20th to Become First Australian Super DIRTcar Series Feature Winner Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff HARTFORD, OH - July 20, 2017 - Peter Britten created a little piece of Super DIRTcar Series history on Thursday night. Britten came from the 20th starting position and then used a slidejob in turns three and four to take the lead from Matt Sheppard following a lap 54 restart. The Brisbane, Queensland, Australia native led the final 46 laps and held off Stewart Friesen on a…

Dirt Modifieds

The Kid’s Alright: Whittaker Wins All-Star Showdown at Eldora

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The Kid's Alright: Billy Whittaker Wins All-Star Showdown at Eldora Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro & Pete MacDonald/RacersGuide.com ROSSBURG, OH - July 19, 2017 - Billy Whittaker started on the pole and drove the cushion to perfection on his way to victory in the Super DIRTcar Series All-Star Showdown at Eldora Speedway on Wednesday night. While it was a non-points race, it was Whittaker's first Feature win of any kind with the Series. The Central Square, NY drive was ecstatic in Victory Lane following the race. "Tony Stewart's done a heckuva job with this place,"…

Dirt Modifieds

Billy Decker Dominates at Eldora For Tuesday Night Tailgate Win

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Billy Decker Dominates at Eldora For Tuesday Night Tailgate Win Veteran Driver Earns Third Win of 2017, 68th Career Series Victory Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com ROSSBURG, OH - July 18, 2017 - Billy Decker started on the pole and dominated all 75 laps on a very fast track to win the Super DIRTcar Series Tuesday Night Tailgate at Eldora Speedway. Decker had to outrun second-starting Pat Ward on a number of mid-race restarts and a final one with 12 laps remaining to earn his Series-leading third victory of the season. The win was also…

Dirt Modifieds

Local Talent Looks to Battle Super DIRTcar Series Stars at Drummond

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Local Talent Looks to Battle Super DIRTcar Series Stars at Autodrome Drummond Story By: Martin Belanger/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, NC - July 13, 2017 - One of the most popular stops on the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Tour is the annual summer trip to the beautiful province of Quebec with back-to-back stops at Autodrome Drummond and Autodrome Granby with Drummondville being the first stop on Monday, July 24. Current Drummond track points leader and 2017 Feature winner Steve Bernard is looking forward to this stop at one of his local tracks. ''We are confident in…

Dirt Modifieds

‘Kids In The Hall’ Friesen And Warner On Top At Weedsport

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Stewart Friesen, Rocky Warner Top Hall of Fame 100 Spectacular at Weedsport Speedway Story By: Dan Kapuscinski / Weedsport Speedway Media Photos By: Jay Fish / Racersguide.com WEEDSPORT, NY -July 12, 2017 – Weedsport Speedway’s Hall of Fame 100 played out on a perfect Tuesday evening with Stewart Friesen claiming the 100-lap, $10,000 to win, Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified special in a nail biter over Tim McCreadie, as Rocky Warner dominated the 25-lap Beyea Custom Headers Sportsman Shootout Series main. Friesen topped a field of 34 Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds after taking the lead from McCreadie…

Airborne Speedway

Lightning Strikes For Larry Wight at Airborne

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Lightning Strikes For Larry Wight at Airborne Wight Gets First Super DIRTcar Series Win of 2017 Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com PLATTSBURGH, NY - July 6, 2017 - Larry Wight displayed a dominating performance in the Super DIRTcar Series first-ever visit to Airborne Park Speedway on Thursday night. Wight became the race's fourth leader when he took the lead from Keith Flach on a lap 31 restart and then dominated the final 69 circuits to earn his first Super DIRTcar Series win of the season. Wight lapped all but the top-five finishers, which included runner-up…

Dirt Modifieds

Ohio On Tap: Annual Trip to Buckeye State Makes For Busy July

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Ohio On Tap: Annual Trip to Buckeye State Makes For Busy July Super DIRTcar Series Headed to Eldora, Sharon For Second Straight Season Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com CONCORD, N.C. - July 6, 2017 - The Super DIRTcar Series is gearing up for one of the most exciting weeks of the season later this month. The Series heads to Eldora Speedway for a pair of dates at the Rossburg, OH track with the Tuesday Night Tailgate on July 18 and All-Star Invitational on July 19 alongside the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. The Series will…

Dirt Modifieds

Alan Johnson to be Honored With Hall of Fame Induction

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Alan Johnson to be Honored With Hall of Fame Induction Veteran Driver To Battle Next Day in Hall of Fame 100 at Weedsport Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: RacersGuide.com Photo Staff CONCORD, N.C. - July 4, 2017 - Next week, Alan Johnson will get well-deserved recognition when he is inducted into the Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in Weedsport, NY on Monday, July 10. However, it isn't the only time fans will see Johnson at Weedsport. He'll be in in action the next night on July 11, behind the wheel of his Friendly's Ford No.14J for the…

Dirt Modifieds

Cornwall Calling: Stewart Friesen Looking For Eastern Ontario Repeat

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Super DIRTcar Series Makes First Canadian Stop on July 9 Press Release By: Clayton Johns / Super DIRTcar Series Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com CONCORD, N.C. - June 30, 2017 - The Super DIRTcar Series is set to roll north of the border for the first time in 2017 when it invades Cornwall Motor Speedway on Sunday, July 9. It marks the Series' only stop at the high-banked quarter-mile this season, which means the fans and drivers alike are sure to flock to the action-packed Eastern Ontario track. Stewart Friesen, originally from Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON and now residing in…

Dirt Modifieds

Super DIRT Week Returning To MAVTV

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SPEED SPORT is partnering with DIRTcar Racing to bring NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week XLVI from Oswego Speedway to MAVTV for the second consecutive year. Press Release By: NSSN Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com MOORESVILLE, N.C. - June 29, 2017-SPEED SPORT will produce five hours of coverage from the 46th annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week from New York’s historic Oswego Speedway as part of Suzuki presents SPEED SPORT. Included in that coverage will be a two-hour prime-time special to air on Thanksgiving night featuring the Bud Light 300 for the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds.…

Airborne Speedway

All-Square: Super DIRTcar Series Heads to Airborne For First Time

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Plattsburgh, NY Track Hosts Series For First Time Since Surface Change Story By: Clayton Johns / Super DIRTcar Series Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com CONCORD, N.C. - June 29, 2017 - When the Super DIRTcar Series rolls into Airborne Park Speedway on Thursday, July 6 it will be the first time every full-time driver sees the track's new dirt configuration. The Plattsburgh, NY track converted its surface from asphalt to dirt following the 2016 racing season and is now set to host the Super DIRTcar Series for the first time in its history. Super DIRTcar Series director Mike…

Dirt Modifieds

Super Sunday At Utica Rome Speedway Up Next

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SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES FOR MODIFIEDS, EMPIRE SUPER SPRINT SPEEDWEEK FINALE, SPORTSMAN, AND FIREWORKS ALL PART OF HUGE SHOW THIS SUNDAY AT UTICA-ROME SPEEDWAY Press Release By: John Tiff / Utica Rome Speedway Media Photos By: Jeff Clemons / Racersguide.com VERNON, NY- June 29, 2017- This Sunday, July 2, a huge holiday triple header is scheduled at Utica-Rome Speedway when two of the premier series in the northeast visits the Vernon oval when the Super DIRTcar Series for the Big Block Modifieds and the Lucas Oil Empire Super Sprints join a weekly program of Broedel Energy Sportsman. The ESS event is…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

Tim McCreadie Steals the Spotlight at the Big Show

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Tim McCreadie Steals the Spotlight at the Big Show Watertown, NY Driver Takes the Lead From Larry Wight With 23 Laps to go Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro/RacersGuide.com MALTA, NY - June 27, 2017 - Larry Wight took the lead from Stewart Friesen on a lap 74 restart, but Tim McCreadie pounded the cushion to go from fourth to the lead on lap 77. McCreadie then led the final 23 laps of Brett Hearn's Big Show 9 to claim the $10,000 winner's share at Albany-Saratoga on Tuesday night. It was McCreadie's first win since he…

Dirt Modifieds

Mahaney and Ward Hope to Use Home Track Advantage at Utica-Rome

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New Yorker 100 Set for July 2 at Vernon, NY Half-Mile Story By: Clayton Johns / Super DIRTcar Series Media Photos By: Dave Dalesandro / Racersguide.com CONCORD, N.C. - June 23, 2017 - When the Super DIRTcar Series rolls into Utica-Rome Speedway, a number of home track drivers will attempt to use their knowledge from weekly competition as an advantage in the New Yorker 100. Chief among that list are full-time Series regulars Mike Mahaney and Pat Ward. Mahaney, a King Ferry, NY native, is looking forward to racing at the big Vernon, NY half-mile. It's a change of pace…

Dirt Modifieds

New Format Unveiled for All-Star Race at Eldora

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New Format Unveiled for All-Star Race at Eldora Big Blocks Visit World's Greatest Dirt Track For Second Straight Year Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Dave Dalesandro /Racersguide.com CONCORD, N.C. - June 22, 2017 - The Super DIRTcar Series will return to Eldora Speedway for two action-packed nights of racing at the World's Greatest Dirt Track on July 18 and 19. The Series will race alongside the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series on both nights. The 75-lap Feature event during the Tuesday Night Tailgate on July 18 at the Rossburg, OH half-mile will count towards the 2017 Super…

Dirt Modifieds

Decker Dashes To Ultimate Outlaw 100 Win at Outlaw Speedway

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Decker Dashes To Ultimate Outlaw 100 Win at Outlaw Speedway Second Win of the Season for Unadilla, NY Driver Story By: Clayton Johns/Super DIRTcar Series Photos By: Jay Fish & Mark Ranalletta/RacersGuide.com DUNDEE, NY - June 20, 2017 - Billy Decker used the outside lane to take the lead from Larry Wight on a lap 68 restart and then fended off numerous challenges from reigning Super DIRTcar Series champion Matt Sheppard over the final 20 laps to win the Ultimate Outlaw 100 at Outlaw Speedway on Tuesday night. Decker was strong in lapped traffic and had to utilize both the…

Albany Saratoga Speedway

ALBANY-SARATOGA GEARING UP FOR “THE BIG SHOW 9”

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Star Studded Field Expected For The Annual Extravaganza Press Release By: MATT KEITH / ALBANY SARATOGA SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM Malta, New York -June 15, 2017- In less than two weeks the biggest event of the 2017 year will take place at the Albany-Saratoga Speedway. Brett Hearn's “Big Show 9,” part of the Super DIRTcar NE Big Block Modified Series, will take to the historic Malta oval on Tuesday, June 27, presented by Recovery Sports Grill, Halmar International, VP Fuels, Fox Shox, JMMB, and Cedar Peaks Enterprises In addition to the already star studded Modified field…

Dirt Modifieds

SUPER DIRTCAR SERIES BIG BLOCK MODIFIED TOUR INVADE FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY

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RICH SUPER DIRT SERIES HISTORY AT FIVE MILE POINT SPEEDWAY. Press Release By: ANDREW HARPELL / FMP SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM KIRKWOOD, NY - June 6, 2017-The huge month of June continues this Sunday, June 11th at Five Mile Point Speedway as Shakelton NAPA Auto & Truck Parts presents the DIRTcar Super Dirt Series Big Block Modified Tour invades for a 67 lap battle on the quarter mile oval. Matt Sheppard is the defending race winner of this event. Racing begins at 7 p.m. Five Mile Point Speedway has a rich history of hosting Super Dirt…

Dirt Modifieds

Super DIRTcar Series Invades Weedsport Speedway

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Matt Sheppard, Billy Decker Lead Super DIRTcar Series Invasion of Weedsport Speedway this Monday Story By: DAN KAPUSINCSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY - May 18, 2017 – As the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds prepare to take on Weedsport Speedway for Big Block Monday presented by Big Dog Country 103.5FM on May 22, a familiar face leads the standings after the first two events of the season. Despite not winning either of the first two events of the year at Fulton or Bridgeport Speedways, ‘Super’ Matt Sheppard leads the Super DIRTcar…

Bridgeport Speedway

The Electric Company Shines Bright At Bridgeport ‘Friends Of Mike’

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Ryan Watt Earns First Career Super DIRTcar Series Win; Bridgeport Champion Defends Home Turf Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS /DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: WALT SMITH / RACERSGUIDE.COM SWEDESBORO, NJ - May 17, 2017 - Ryan Watt inherited the lead when Rick Laubach suffered a flat tire on lap 10 and dominated the remaining 50 laps to earn his first career Super DIRTcar Series win in the Friends of Mike 'The Finale' Feature at Bridgeport Speedway on Tuesday night. Watt, a native of Boyertown, PA and the reigning Bridgeport track champion, defended his home turf while earning the 811 Dig Safely…

Bridgeport Speedway

Super DIRTcar Series Returns to Bridgeport May 16

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First Series Race at New Jersey Track Since 2005 Press Release By: COLBY GORNIEWICZ / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: PETE MACDONALD / RACERSGUIDE.COM CONCORD, N.C. - May 5, 2017 - The Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds will head south in two weeks time for the second points event of 2017 and their only stop in New Jersey this season. Bridgeport Speedway is set to host the Super DIRTcar Series for the first time since 2005 in the Friends of Mike Finale on May 16. The 60-lap Tuesday night showdown at the Sweedsboro, NJ track is a landmark race not…

Dirt Sportsman

MR. DIRTcar Hometrack Championship Returns for 2017

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Mr. DIRTcar Hometrack Championship Now Recognizes The Weekly Racers. Press Release By: KAYLA MAY / SUPER DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: RACERSGUIDE.COM PHOTO STAFF CONCORD, N.C. - May 5, 2017 - For the seventh consecutive season, one driver from each of the Big-Block Modified, 358 Modified, Sportsman Modified and Pro Stock divisions will walk away as Mr. DIRTcar Hometrack Champion in 2017. In 1976 the Mr. DIRTcar Hometrack Championship program was born. The Super DIRTcar Series program was used as a qualifier series for Super DIRT Week at Syracuse. In 1989, the Mr. DIRTcar Hometrack Championship program made a shift,…

Dirt Modifieds

Decker Scores Third-Straight Highbank Hold-Up Win at Fulton

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Sheppard Earns Runner-Up Spot After Starting 11th Story By: CLAYTON JOHNS / DIRTcar SERIES MEDIA Photos By: JAY FISH / RACERSGUIDE.COM FULTON, NY - April 30, 2017 - Billy Decker raced from the sixth-starting position to take the lead from outside polesitter Brett Hearn on lap 46 and held off a surging Matt Sheppard to claim his third straight Highbank Holdup 100 victory with the Super DIRTcar Series at Fulton Speedway on Saturday night. After taking the lead, Decker battled through lapped traffic to build a lead over Hearn. He then had to contend with Sheppard, who rallied from the…

Dirt Modifieds

Big Dogs Set For ‘Big Block Monday’ At Weedsport

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Big Dog Country 103.5 to present Super DIRTcar Series ‘Big Block Monday’ at Weedsport Speedway on May 22 Story By: DAN KAPUSCSINSKI / WEEDSPORT SPEEDWAY MEDIA Photos By: DAVE DALESANDRO / RACERSGUIDE.COM WEEDSPORT, NY - April 9, 2017 – Weedsport Speedway’s ‘Big Block Monday’ featuring the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds and the Sportsman Shootout Series just got a bit bigger, with the announcement of Big Dog Country 103.5 FM signing on to present the evening’s action. Serving the Rochester Metro area and surrounding counties, Big Dog Country 103.5 FM specializes in the exciting sounds of today’s country while…

Dirt Modifieds

Decker prevails at Fonda Speedway

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Fourth 2015 Super DIRTcar Series win for the “Franklin Flyer” FONDA, N.Y. – September 26, 2015 – Billy Decker retook the lead from Brett Hearn for the second time on lap 78 and stayed in front the rest of the way to win the Mohawk Valley 100 at Fonda Speedway. It was the defending Super DIRTcar Series (SDS) champion’s fourth series win of the season and his first at Fonda Speedway since 1988. Decker set fast time in qualifying and started fifth in a 31-car field. He passed Hearn for the first time on lap 72 after…

Autodrome Granby

Wight claws back for Granby victory

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Outduels Hearn before packed house for 2nd Super DIRTcar career win GRANBY, QC – September 11, 2015 – Larry Wight finished what he started at Autodrome Granby and left town with the 2nd Super DIRTcar Series win of his career and $6,000. The 22-year-old driver of the Gypsum Express No. 99L set a new track record during time trials, won his qualifying heat, drew the pole and sealed the deal in 100-lap thriller despite a big-time test from Brett Hearn. Wight met with little resistance in the early going although Danny Johnson and Billy Decker kept him in…

Cornwall Motor Speedway

Gage Morin claims DIRTcar 358 Modified Series win at Cornwall

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] CORNWALL, ON – September 6, 2015 – In the DIRTcar 358-Modified Series Jiffy Auto Service 125 at Cornwall Motor Speedway, local favorite Gage Morin started 21st on the grid, steadily advanced through the field, and then passed Chris Raabe with 2 laps to go to achieve his first ever DIRTcar Series victory. ‘’It was a fun race!” exclaimed Morin in the winner’s circle, “the car ran great in all the lanes and it’s always fun to win here in Cornwall.’’ Asked about possibly following the tour, the young gun - who has his race shop in the backyard…

Dirt Modifieds

We Knew It Was Coming, But We Didn’t Want To Believe It

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] We Knew It Was Coming, But We Didn't Want To Believe It By: Pete MacDonald The news finally came down on Tuesday what we were all thinking all along but didn't want to believe. Super DIRT Week will take place at a new venue in 2016. It felt like a little piece of me died when it was finally put out there. I've missed one SDW since 2005, when I was finally able to drive up there and planned on never missing another one. But now I'm thinking twice about that. So now what? Where do we move…

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Red-hot Friesen strikes again – at Rolling Wheels

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Red-hot Friesen strikes again - at Rolling Wheels; Holds off Larry Wight for 3rd straight Super DIRTcar win ELBRIDGE, N.Y. – September 3, 2015 – Stewart Friesen led the final 88 laps of the Bud Light 100 at Rolling Wheels Raceway to score his third straight Super DIRTcar Series win and a $7,500 payoff in the Petruska Racing Atlas Paving No. 66. Friesen drew the pole, yielded to Anthony Perrego for 12 laps and then took over. Pat Ward and Danny Johnson stayed with the leader during the first half of the race, but eventual runner-up Larry Wight pressured…

Dirt Modifieds

Friesen pits, rallies, wins at Ransomville

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Friesen pits, rallies, wins at Ransomville Passes Tim Fuller with 4 laps left for 2nd straight Super DIRTcar win RANSOMVILLE, N.Y. – September 2, 2015 – Stewart Friesen reeled in Tim Fuller with four laps to go and won the Alex Friesen Summer Nationals 100 at Ransomville Speedway after pitting under caution while running second to change a tire on lap 83. Fuller, the polesitter, led the first 96 laps as heavy attrition from tire wear kept shuffling the field behind him. Pat Ward, along with Fuller one of the few drivers who never pitted, finished third. Erick…

Dirt Modifieds

Hefty Mr. Dirt Track USA field expected

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[xyz-ihs snippet="Posts-Ad"] Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified event pays $17,500-to-win WEST LEBANON, N.Y. – August 21, 2015 – Lebanon Valley Speedway’s premier Big-Block Modified event – Mr. DIRT Track USA 100 – the 14th event of the 2015 Super DIRTcar Series, is set for Tuesday, August 25. The combination of Super DIRTcar Series invaders and Lebanon Valley regulars is likely to draw 40 or more Big-Block Modifieds in pursuit of the $17,500 winner’s check. Brett Hearn, the current Lebanon Valley Speedway point leader and nine-time track champion, and his closest competitor Kenny Tremont Jr. headline a field that will include…

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