In 18 years, Jimmy Phelps has reached the podium of the Super DIRTcar Series standings nine times. But he’s far from satisfied. The Baldwinsville, NY driver enters his 19th full season with one goal—adding a championship to his mantle. For that to happen, Phelps said he knows where his Heinke-Baldwin Racing #98H needs to be
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 World’s Fastest Half-Mile,” starting with
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. Winning. “I’m trying to get
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 to Volusia on Feb. 14-17
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. Like those other
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 Roscoe, NY driver is 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 Friday, Sept. 6. The new
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 of Legends Raceway. But 2023
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 be his first since 2020.
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 Northeast Dirt Motorsports Hall of
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 vital moments of 2023. 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. The season opener on Valentine’s
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 goal he’ll try to improve
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 Year title. Next season will
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 at The Dirt Track at
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 and one add his name
Sheppard scored his second win in three days at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, wrapping up his 10th Super DIRTcar Series title Matt Sheppard entered the 2023 Super DIRTcar Series season finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte with his 10th Series title already locked up. But one goal remained. The now 10-time Series champion
Tim Fuller read the track correctly to make his way around Anthony Perrego for his third Series win of the season Tim Fuller made the long drive from Watertown, NY to Charlotte, NC for one reason. He just loves to race. After a decorated career that has spanned over 30 years and counting, and an
Sheppard extends points lead by six to 83 with fourth season win, inches closer to 10th Series title Matt Sheppard’s timing couldn’t be better. The nine-time and defending Series champion returned to Victory Lane at The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the first time since 2017 on Thursday night with a potential 10th Super DIRTcar
Matt Sheppard scored the Billy Whittaker Fast Time Award in Friday’s Qualifying round to extend his points lead to 77 The Super DIRTcar Series Big Blocks kicked off four nights of racing at the World of Outlaws World Finals with the Low-E Insulation Qualifying night to lock in positions for Thursday and Friday’s Heat Races.