Volusia Speedway Park Begins Construction of New Main Grandstand

Comfort and access take priority, with multiple seating options for 48th DIRTcar Nationals

DELEON, FL — Sept. 24, 2018 — Volusia Speedway Park announced today a $500,000 overhaul of its main frontstretch grandstand and wall as part of ongoing efforts to provide a top-notch experience for fans and racers at the two-week long, season-opening DIRTcar Nationals. 

As the demand for reserved seating continues to grow — with standing-room-only crowds for World of Outlaws shows — the new grandstand will expand reserved seating options and make the overall experience more comfortable for fans. In addition to the grandstand overhaul, upgrades will include a new control tower, flag stand relocation, and additional safety barriers.

Why Race Super DIRT Week?

by Mandee Pauch, via FloRacing.com

OSWEGO, NY — Sept. 5, 2018 — It is the biggest Big-Block Modified race in the world and holds the largest purse of any short track event for the Modifieds.

It is the five-day extravaganza known as NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week raced at Oswego Speedway in Oswego, NY. Oswego Speedway, known for its high speeds on asphalt, gets transformed once a year into a dirt track just for this prestigious event.

In 2018, 55 drivers attempted to qualify for this event.

Why you may ask?

In addition to being the most prestigious Big-Block Modified race in the world, it also pays the most money. Sunday’s Billy Whittaker Cars 200 Feature pays $50,000 to win.

Let’s see why some of the top drivers in the Northeast say drivers should race NAPA Super DIRT Week:

DIRTcar Racing Announces New Leadership for DIRTcar Northeast and its Flagship Super DIRTcar Series

Dean Reynolds to Serve as Director of Series and Sanctioning, DIRTcar Northeast

CONCORD, NC – Sept. 4, 2018 — DIRTcar Racing has announced a successor to replace Mike Perrotte as DIRTcar Northeast Director following his retirement at the end of this season.

After a three-month search for the perfect candidate to lead the Northeast region, DIRTcar is pleased to welcome one of the area’s most recognized dirt racing promoters, Dean Reynolds, as Director of Series and Sanctioning, DIRTcar Northeast.

Heavy Storms Wash Out Weedsport Speedway

WEEDSPORT NY – September 3, 2018 – A heavy line of thunderstorms swept through Weedsport Speedway and rained out the Labor Day Double Play NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Qualifier. A great field of Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds were ready for action, but unfortunately Mother Nature let loose on Central New York.

Read more: Weedsport Speedway Rained Out

The Super DIRTcar Series Travels to the Mohawk Int’l Speedway on Saturday, September 15

CONCORD, NC – August 28, 2018 – Since 1994, the Big-Block Modifieds of the Super DIRTcar Series have invaded the small Adirondack town of Akwesasne, NY eleven times. Out of those eleven 100-lap races, Jimmy Phelps and Matt Sheppard have three wins each. On Saturday, September 15, they’ll bring their battle for Mohawk 100 supremacy back to the forefront. Sheppard leads in points but Phelps is not out of the fight and rides fourth overall. Tim Fuller is the favorite to win this season’s contest as he leads the DIRTcar 358 Modified points at the .400-mile track.

The Super DIRTcar Series Takes on Brewerton Speedway’s Fourth Annual Duel at the Demon Friday, September 14

CONCORD, NC – August 21, 2018 - On Friday, September 14, Brewerton Speedway, otherwise known as the D-Shaped Dirt Demon, hosts the fourth annual Duel at the Demon. The best Big-Block Modified drivers of the Northeast square off on the one-third mile dirt oval for 100 laps. With excitement building for the 47th annual NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week, teams are keen to grab every position and every championship point to gain momentum on the road to Oswego.

Read more: Daredevil Drivers of the Super DIRTcar Series Set to Duel at the Demon

Weedsport’s Labor Day 100 to Pay $8,000 to Win, $700 to Start; Last Chance Showdown Winner Could Earn $800

WEEDSPORT, NY — August 17, 2018 — With the support of Rochester based Stirling Lubricants, Weedsport Speedway’s Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Labor Day 100 purse has received a shot in the arm, now paying $8,000 to the winner with $700 to take the green along with a stout Last Chance Showdown payday.

Originally scheduled to pay $7,500 to win, with another guaranteed starting spot for the NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week 200-lap finale on the line, Weedsport’s third Super DIRTcar Series show is now an even $8,000 to win, thanks to Stirling Lubricants.

The Big-Block Modifieds Take On Le RPM Speedway and Autodrome Drummond September 7-8

CONCORD, NC – August 14, 2018 – In September, the Big-Block Modifieds of the Super DIRTcar Series will shake and rattle the Canadian province of Quebec for the second time in 2018. The Series returns to Le RPM Speedway for the third time in the track’s short history on Friday, September 7. The next day, Autodrome Drummond hosts the Series for its second 100-lap main event this season. The Blackout Race takes the green flag on Saturday, September 8 and rounds out the Series’ forays into Quebec for 2018. Defending Series Champion Super Matt Sheppard scooped up the win earlier in the year at the Drummondville speedway.

Super DIRTcar Series Celebrates Labor Day at Weedsport Speedway with NAPA Super DIRT Week XLVII Qualifier

CONCORD, NC – August 14, 2018 – The Super DIRTcar Series visits Weedsport Speedway for the final time in 2018 to race the Labor Day Double Play 100. Stewart Friesen and Erick Rudolph took the first two NAPA Super DIRT Week XLVII Qualifiers at the historic Weedsport Speedway, and cashed in a combined $20,000 in winnings. The September 3 Labor Day main event awards the final guaranteed starting position for the Oswego 200 in 2018. Four drivers have collected guaranteed starts so far: Stewart Friesen, Max McLaughlin, Matt Sheppard, and Erick Rudolph. Who is going to take the final spot?