Author: DIRTcar Racing

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Sheppard Wins Thriller

{vimeo}37436764{/vimeo}  Sheppard Outlasts Wight in Epic Volusia Finish Two-time defending series champ wins UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit race for third straight year BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 24, 2012 — It couldn’t have been more exciting if it was scripted. Two-time defending Super DIRTcar Series champion Matt Sheppard snared his first victory of the

2/24/2012 – Volusia Speedway Park #1

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 24, 2012 – Alan Johnson was lucky and good on Friday afternoon at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, Fla., where the veteran was awarded the pole position in the redraw for the feature and then survived a challenging track to record the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds victory at the 41st

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Alan Johnson Wins Afternoon Race

{vimeo}37407511{/vimeo} Alan Johnson Cruises to Afternoon Victory at Volusia Leads all 20 laps to win UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit midday race BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 24, 2012 — Sometimes it’s better to be lucky than good. Alan Johnson was both on Friday afternoon at Volusia Speedway Park, where the veteran was awarded the

2/23/2012 – Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 23, 2012 – Danny Johnson fought off Brett Hearn, Tim Fuller and Alan Johnson to win the first night of action for the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modifieds Thursday during the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park.

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Danny Johnson Sweeps Opener

{vimeo}37368028{/vimeo} Johnson Sweeps Big-Block Modified Opener at Volusia Veteran wins first UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit feature since ’07 BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 23, 2012 — Thursday was a dominant night for Danny Johnson; it just took a little longer to get over than he wanted. “It seemed like a long race for me,”

Volusia Action

{vimeo}37347846{/vimeo}Super Matt’s night at UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Feb. 23, 2012 – Matt Sheppard received his champion’s ring tonight during opening ceremonies at the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment at Volusia Speedway Park. Click the video above to ride along with Sheppard during hot laps. Click DIRTVision.com

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NAPA Super DIRT Week Title Sponsor

NAPA Auto Parts representative George Shakelton helps announce title sponsorship of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week on Thursday night during the UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit Racing Equipment. NAPA Auto Parts Becomes Title Sponsor of Super DIRT Week 41st running of DIRTcar Racing’s premier event continues to grow CONCORD, N.C. – Feb. 23,

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SDW Event of Year

Super DIRT Week Named Outstanding Annual Short Track Event DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Feb. 23, 2012 – National Speedway Directory presented the National Speedway Directory Award for the Outstanding Annual Short Track Event to Super DIRT Week XL at the New York State Fairgrounds. Super DIRT Week’s concrete walls and hard-clayed surface has pushed man

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Rain Delays Volusia

{vimeo}37294821{/vimeo} Rain Creates Huge Volusia Doubleheader on Friday Super DIRTcar Series, World of Outlaws Late Models return Thursday BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 22, 2012 — A heavy downpour rolling through Central Florida has forced Volusia Speedway Park officials to postpone Wednesday night’s racing program to Friday afternoon, creating a huge doubleheader with Friday’s regularly scheduled

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Big Blocks Practice At Volusia

Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds Set for Showdown More than 30 will compete at 41st annual UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit BARBERVILLE, Fla. — Feb. 21, 2012 — There was smoke and bent sheetmetal, slide jobs and tight racing. More than 30 Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds took advantage of Tuesday’s practice

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Hearn Set for Florida

Hearn Relishes Florida Big-Block Racing to Kick Start 2012 Season Super DIRTcar star eager for UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Presented by Summit BARBERVILLE, Fla. – Jan. 31, 2012 – There’s no place Brett Hearn would rather be during the month of February than the Sunshine State. “Oh, yeah, I always look forward to Florida in February,”

DIRTcar 358-Modifieds to Tour Asphalt in 2012

DIRTcar 358-Modifieds to Tour Asphalt in 2012 Unique four-race series to give teams additional options VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — Jan. 21, 2012 — Based on the success of the program that New York promoter Mike Perrotte has built at his own Airborne Park Speedway in Plattsburgh, DIRTcar Racing is announcing a four-race series based on

Florida Tour dates set

2012 Florida Tour Dates Set for UNOH DIRTcar Nationals Super DIRTcar Series Big-Blocks to invade Volusia Feb. 22-25 CONCORD, N.C. — Nov. 26, 2011 — Anchored around the 41st UNOH DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, 15 nights of DIRTcar UMP Modified racing at four Florida racetracks kick start the 2012 action in February, plus

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DIRTcar Racing Honors Northeast Champions

Sheppard Takes Center Stage at DIRTcar Racing ‘Night of Champions’ Lebanon Valley Speedway honored as VP Racing Fuels Track of the Year VERNON, N.Y. — Nov. 21, 2011 — More than $250,000 in point fund money and related awards were distributed on Saturday night at the Turning Stone Resort and Casino during the DIRTcar Racing

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Sheppard Among Elite

RARE AIR: Sheppard’s Second Straight Title Puts Him Among Elite Young New York star only sixth driver in 36-year history to win championships in back-to-back seasons WEEDSPORT, NY – Nov. 14, 2011 – By Kevin Kovac/DIRTcar Racing PR – No one had to tell Matt Sheppard why his 2011 overall DIRTcar Big-Block Modified championship holds

11/05/11_The Dirt Track at Charlotte (The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Lowes Foods World Finals Presented by Tom’s Snacks, Coca-Cola and Nature’s Own)

Super DIRTcar Series Statistical Report; Lowes Foods World Finals Presented by Tom’s Snacks, Coca-Cola and Nature’s Own; The Dirt Track at Charlotte; Concord, N.C., Nov. 5, 2011 (Click here for full story) A-main (40 laps) 1. Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N.Y. 2. Matt Sheppard, Waterloo, N.Y. 3. Billy Decker, Unadilla, N.Y. 4. Jimmy Phelps, Baldwinsville, N.Y.

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McCreadie Sweeps World Finals Action

Jason Meyers, Rick Eckert and Matt Sheppard celebrate their 2011 championships. (Barry Lenhart Photo) McDouble: Tim McCreadie wins second of two World Finals Super DIRTcar Series Feature Events Matt Sheppard captures second straight Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Title beating out Billy Decker CONCORD, N.C. — Nov. 5, 2011 — Tim McCreadie completed a sweep

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McCreadie Wins at Charlotte

Tim McCreadie Charges to Lowes Foods World Finals VictorySheppard overtakes Decker for Super DIRTcar Series points lead heading into Saturday night’s finale By Mike Kerchner CONCORD, N.C. — Nov. 4, 2011 — Tim McCreadie (top right) earned his second consecutive Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified triumph in Friday’s Lowes Foods World Finals presented by Tom’s

11/03/11 – The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Kellogg’s Qualifying Night)

Super DIRTcar Series Statistical Report; Lowes Foods World Finals Presented by Tom’s Snacks, Coca-Cola and Nature’s Own; The Dirt Track at Charlotte; Nov. 3, 2011 (CLICK HERE FOR FEATURE STORY) Qualifying for Friday’s Event Time Trials 1. Matt Sheppard, Waterloo, N.Y., 15.553 2. Tim McCreadie, Watertown, N.Y., 15.634 3. Brett Hearn, Sussex, N.J., 15.785 4.