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Author: Mike Warren

Matt Sheppard and Jimmy Phelps

THE MONTH AHEAD: America, Canada Extravaganzas Highlight Jam-Packed July

June 26, 2026

A busy summer for the Beasts of the Northeast kicks off with a jam-packed July featuring six races in two countries. First, the Super DIRTcar Series celebrates Independence Day with the Stars and Stripes Spectacular at Land of Legends Raceway on Thursday, July 2. Then, the Series prepares for a mid-week doubleheader starting with a

Stewart Friesen

VALLEY FREEZE: Stewart Friesen Earns Second Mr. DIRT Track USA at Lebanon Valley

June 17, 2026

Since winning Mr. DIRT Track USA in 2015, Stewart Friesen hadn’t returned to Victory Lane at Lebanon Valley Speedway in 11 years. He finally broke that drought Tuesday night, leading the final 27 laps of this year’s event to score his second Super DIRTcar Series win of the season. “What a great racecar,” Friesen said.

Paul Mancini

Paul Mancini Takes Leap with Full-Time Super DIRTcar Series Run

May 28, 2026

With his options for weekly racing at home dwindling, Paul Mancini decided to take a leap in 2026. The New Gretna, NJ driver will compete against the best Big Block Modified drivers in the Northeast as the newest full-time member of the Super DIRTcar Series. He’s also the third MD3 Rookie of the Year contender,

Continuous Rain, Unfavorable Speedway Grounds Postpones Natural 77 at Thunder Mountain

May 24, 2026

With continuous rain at Thunder Mountain Speedway throughout the weekend, leaving the facility unsuitable for racing, Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar Northeast, and track officials have postponed Monday’s Natural 77. Series and track officials are looking for a viable date to reschedule The Beasts of the Northeast return to action on Tuesday, June 16, for Mr.

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Rain Cancels Heroes Remembered at Weedsport

May 24, 2026

With rain throughout the weekend at Weedsport Speedway, and weather models predicting more rain this evening, Super DIRTcar Series and track officials have canceled Sunday’s Heroes Remembered. The decision was made in consultation with Precision Weather Service, prioritizing the best interest of race fans and teams. Sunday’s event will not be made up, as Series

Tyler Dippel

Tyler Dippel Joins Super DIRTcar Series as MD3 Rookie of the Year Contender

May 19, 2026

Tyler Dippel is no stranger to Super DIRTcar Series events. But after more than a decade racing across the Northeast, he’ll take on a new challenge in his Big Block Modified career—a full-time run with the Beasts of the Northeast. The Walkill, NY driver has joined the Series as the second MD3 Rookie of the