Super DIRTcar Series News
Alex Payne Off to Fast Start in Super DIRTcar Series Rookie Battle
The Hopewell, NY driver finished sixth in Power in the Pines at New Egypt Speedway
Anthony Perrego and Peter Britten enter the weekend tied for the points lead
The Binghamton, NY driver led 40 laps before finishing second during the Power in the Pines
The Montgomery, NY driver passed Darren Smith with three laps remaining to win 2024 championship season opener
A Garden State battle awaits the Super DIRTcar Series as it kicks off its 2024 championship season with the Power in the Pines at New Egypt Speedway. The 75-lap, $7,500-to-win, season-opener on Saturday, March 30, marks the first Series event at the track since 2014 – won by Matt Sheppard, now the
The 2024 Super DIRTcar Series championship season kicks off on March 30 at New Egypt Speedway, with 19 drivers eyeing the 2024 title. A thrilling season of Big Block Modified racing will travel across the Northeast and Canada with a roster filled with former champions, veterans, and five Rookie of
A unique test awaits the Super DIRTcar Series when it travels to New Egypt Speedway on Saturday, March 30 for Power in the Pines. The 7/16-mile facility provides a shape different from any other track on the 2024 schedule. And for some drivers, it’ll be their first time racing there.
Matt Sheppard had a memorable start to the 2024 season, picking up two Super DIRTcar Series wins at Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park – his first at the track in five years. But when it comes to defending his 10th Super DIRTcar Series title, the Sunshine State is already in the Waterloo,
Daniel Johnson turned wrenches on the Super DIRTcar Series for years with his Hall of Fame father, Danny Johnson. In 2024, he’ll follow in “The Doctor’s” footsteps, joining the Series as its fifth Rookie of the Year contender. The Middlesex, NY driver said it’s his chance to gain more experience
After a solid finish to 2023, Anthony Perrego wasted no time showing he could be a Super DIRTcar Series title contender in 2024. The Montgomery, NY driver thrived at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, earning three top fives at Volusia Speedway Park. That stretch includes back-to-back second-place finishes, capitalizing on
A trip to the Sunshine State awaits the Super DIRTcar Series as it prepares for its annual gator hunt. The Beasts of the Northeast kick off its 2024 season at the 53rd annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 14-17. Drivers will battle for four nights at “The
Felix Roy accomplished his Super DIRTcar Series goal in 2023 by winning Rookie of the Year. And now, he’s eyeing a new one. When the Napierville, QC driver starts his 2024 season at Volusia Speedway Park during Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Feb. 14-17, his mind is on one thing.
Only one word describes Mat Williamson’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in 2023. Storybook. The St. Catharines, ON driver, scored two Super DIRTcar Series wins at Volusia Speedway Park with thrilling last-lap passes on Jack Lehner and Demetrios Drellos, paving the way to his first big gator trophy. He’ll return
Justin Stone watched the Super DIRTcar Series from the grandstands as a kid. And in 2024, kids will watch him as he begins his first full-time season on tour. The Middlebury, VT driver has signed on as the fourth rookie of the year contender in 2024, joining Matt Caprara, Alex Payne, and
Mike Trautschold had a simple reason to join the Super DIRTcar Series. He wants to compete with the best drivers in Big Block Modified racing. “It’s the best of the best,” Trautschold said. “I love competition. To be the best, you have to beat the best. And that’s it.” The
The Beasts of the Northeast will make its second stop of 2024 at the La Fargeville, NY track on Friday, Sept. 6 for the R.D. Hutchinson Memorial The Super DIRTcar Series has added a fall trip to northern New York in 2024 with a second stop to Can-Am Speedway on
SRI Performance and Stock Car Steel & Aluminum will again give Super DIRTcar Series drivers the chance to earn more money each race by sponsoring the Re-Draw Award. Along with securing the pole for the night’s Feature by drawing the #1 pill, drivers will receive $100 from the SRI/Stock Car
After a year of building and preparing his program, Alex Payne is set to join the Super DIRTcar Series full time in 2024. The Hopewell, NY driver will battle for Rookie of the Year honors after a two-win season that included his first DIRTcar Big Block Modified win at Land
Anthony Perrego is riding a wave of momentum entering 2024. And after winning his final two races of 2023, he hopes to keep that momentum rolling at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 14-17. Perrego’s trip to Volusia in the iconic Vinny Salerno-owned #4* car will
At 65 years old, Brett Hearn isn’t done collecting accolades and he isn’t done racing. A month before heading south to compete with the Super DIRTcar Series during Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Feb. 14-17), Hearn was inducted into the Eastern Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame. Already in the
Jack Lehner is looking for one thing when the Super DIRTcar Series returns to Volusia Speedway Park in February—redemption. The Saratoga Springs, NY driver led 2023’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals finale until the final lap when Mat Williamson snuck by him in traffic, dropping him to second. It’s a
Demetrios Drellos has made a habit of visiting Volusia Speedway Park in the winter. And for the second straight season, he’ll venture South on two separate occasions. The Queensbury, NY driver kicks off his 2024 season in a DIRTcar Pro Late Model at Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 17-20, before turning his
The Super DIRTcar Series will make a second stop at Albany-Saratoga Speedway in June in honor of Hall of Fame motorsports journalist Don Davies. The Don Davies NY Modifieds 76 will run on Tuesday, June 25, as a tribute to Davies who died of cancer in August. Davies and his
Steve Bernard finally lived out his dream of joining the Super DIRTcar Series in 2023, overcoming a painful roadblock to get there. The Granby, QC driver was ready to join the tour in 2022 but injured his back during an off-season training session. After racing at DIRTcar Nationals he found
With the 2024 Super DIRTcar Series season less than two months away, storylines are already building for what’s to come. But before we turn the page to 2024 and the season-opener at Volusia Speedway Park for the 53rd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 14-17, let’s look back at the
Volusia Speedway Park will always be memorable to Billy Pauch Jr. For years, the Frenchtown, NJ driver grew up watching his dad Billy Pauch at The World’s Fastest Half-Mile. And now, he’ll try and create more memories with the Super DIRTcar Series at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 14-17.
C.G. Morey always dreamed of racing with the Super DIRTcar Series and in the last two years he’s not only lived it but continued to grow with it year to year. After his first season in 2022, the Rutland, VT driver finished one spot higher the standings in in 2023—a
Matt Caprara has climbed step by step in his racing career, going from Sportsman to 358 Modifeds to Big Blocks, and in 2024 he’ll make his biggest leap yet. The 18-year-old, from Clayton, NY, is set to join the Super DIRTcar Series full time and chase the Rookie of the
The 52nd running of Super DIRT Week will set the stage for another historic spectacle with a schedule built to provide the best week possible for drivers and fans at Oswego Speedway. On track action has been moved a day earlier, putting all racing for the Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar
After a history-making 2023, the Super DIRTcar Series is turning toward an exciting 2024. The Beasts of the Northeast will travel to six different states and Canada, kicking off with Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 14-17, and concluding with the World of Outlaws World Finals
With a Super DIRT Week guaranteed starting spot in his back pocket, Mike Mahaney was able to prepare for Racing’s Biggest Party earlier than he ever had before this year. The result: a career-best third-place finish in the Billy Whittaker Cars 200. He’s looking to take the same approach for
The 2023 Super DIRTcar Series season was one for the record books with Matt Sheppard earning his 10th Series title and others scoring big wins. From Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals to the World of Outlaws World Finals, the 2023 season saw several drivers rise on the all-time wins list
After an exciting 2023 Super DIRTcar Series season, checks, trophies, and special awards were handed out during the year-end awards banquet on Saturday evening. Along with Matt Sheppard being crowned the Series champion for the 10th time, the 16 full-time drivers were honored for competing with the Series in 2023.
Super DIRT Week is bringing the racing action a day earlier in 2024 with on-track action moved up a day at Oswego Speedway, meaning the Billy Whittaker Cars 200 will now be a Saturday night spectacular. The week, Oct. 7-12, will still see the best drivers from around the region,