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NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS: Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar Northeast Drivers gather to recognize 2022 champions

November 22, 2022

The Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Northeast competitors came together one last time in 2022 to recognize and celebrate the season’s accomplishments. More than $330,000 in prize money was awarded, with Super DIRTcar Series title winner Matt Sheppard taking home a Series-high $60,000 payday. The awards handed out included the Super DIRTcar Series title and Rookie of

ONE FOR THE BOOKS: Anthony Perrego wins Rookie of the Year title after hard fought season

November 17, 2022

Perrego finished sixth in points and edged Marc Johnson for the Rookie of the Year title by 11 points While 2022 was Anthony Perrego’s rookie season on the Super DIRTcar Series tour, his season stats might make you think otherwise. Perrego, of Walden, NY, finished sixth in the points standings, assisted by five top-five finishes

YEAR IN REVIEW: Sheppard Wins Ninth Title, Several New Contenders Step Up In 2022

November 10, 2022

Matt Sheppard wins ninth title, while a stellar rookie class showed high level of competitive potential From February to November, the 2022 season for the Super DIRTcar Series produced a thrilling tour up and down the east coast. The season started in Florida with Jimmy Phelps earning his first Big Gator Championship and continued through

CHAMPION CLASS ’22: Sweet, Erb, Sheppard claim titles at World Finals

November 6, 2022

When the three champions raised their trophies to the painted background of fireworks and flames, two knew the routine while one experienced it for the first time. Brad Sweet claimed his fourth straight World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series title (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), Matt Sheppard claimed his second straight title and

ALL DIRT ROADS: Alex Yankowski hopes to make his name known again at World Finals

November 2, 2022

One of the biggest questions from World Finals last year arose after the first Super DIRTcar Series race when a red #84y Big Block Modified pulled into Victory Lane and a teenager climbed out – “who is Alex Yankowski?” This year, many eyes will be on that red Modified to see if Yankowski can make

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Points positions throughout the Super DIRTcar Series field far from settled entering World Finals

November 1, 2022

Matt Sheppard prepares to win his historic ninth title, while Mat Williamson and Jimmy Phelps battle for second in point, Marc Johnson tries to fight for a podium and fourth through seventh are only separated by 28 points The Super DIRTcar Series will join their World of Outlaws brethren for the World of Outlaws World

All Dirt Roads: Peter Britten looks for season redemption at World of Outlaws World Finals

October 27, 2022

After a challenging season, Britten aims to run three strong races at The Dirt Track at Charlotte for this second straight fourth-place finish in points Going into World Finals last season, Peter Britten was in contention to record a podium finish in the point standings. He eventually finished fourth, vowing to come back stronger in

ALL DIRT ROADS: Jack Lehner hungry for wins, eyes career-best points finish at World Finals

October 20, 2022

Jack Lehner enters the World of Outlaws World Finals with the chance to accomplish goals he dreamed of since racing Go Karts with his dad. The Saratoga Springs, NY native is currently 10th in the Super DIRTcar Series points standings – two points ahead of Tim Sears Jr. for the position. If he can stay there

ALL DIRT ROADS: Marc Johnson finally sees perseverance pay off, exceeds rookie year expectations

October 13, 2022

After years of toil, Johnson heads into World Finals with a solid crew and dependable equipment, ready to score a win Marc Johnson has exceeded all expectations this year. Not only by those watching, but the ones he set for himself. After contending for the wins in the Salute to the Troops 150 and Billy

1 MONTH ALERT: All Dirt Roads Lead to World of Outlaws World Finals, Nov. 2-5

October 3, 2022

Fireworks will light the sky while three drivers lift their championship trophies with pride at the conclusion of the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. But, before then is a week full of activities. The World of Outlaws World Finals has expanded to four days of on track action this

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week set for historic year at Oswego

October 3, 2022

The Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, and DIRTcar Pro Stocks Return to the Clay Palace The most historic motorsports event of the year has arrived. For the sixth time in its illustrious history, Oswego Speedway in Oswego, NY, will host NAPA Super DIRT Week—this time for the 50th Running of the event,

THIRD EYE: Mat Williamson hopeful to find momentum for third Super DIRT Week win

September 30, 2022

Williamson will aim to be the third driver in history to win three straight Super DIRT Week Big Block Modified titles Upon Mat Williamson’s approach to try and win his third straight Super DIRT Week title, he’s left with more uncertainties than years past. Tracks he and his Buzz Chew Racing team expected to run

ONE FOCUS: Points racing is no longer on Matt Sheppard’s mind, only wins

September 23, 2022

With five races remaining on the 2022 Super DIRTcar Series tour and a 123-point lead entering the Malta Massive Weekend on Saturday, Matt Sheppard has one focus. “The heck with the points racing. We want to win races,” said Sheppard, of Waterloo, NY, as he eyes his ninth Super DIRTcar Series title this year. “I

BEYOND ITS TIME: Gary Balough knows his dominant ‘Batmobile’ still had more to give

September 22, 2022

Six laps in practice. Three laps in qualifying. And 125 laps in the 1980 Schaefer 200 during Super DIRT Week. Those are the only laps Gary Balough got to make in the famous #112 “Batmobile.” After dominating the event, pacing the field two seconds faster than he had the three previous years he’d won it,

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series returns to Albany-Saratoga Speedway for Massive Malta Weekend

September 20, 2022

Matt Sheppard looks for sixth win, while local driver Mike Mahaney aims to defend event title The Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds will return to Albany-Saratoga Speedway for the Massive Malta Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 24. The $10,500-to-win, 100-Lap spectacular will be the final Super DIRT Week qualifying race for the 50th Running of

LIVING THE DREAM: Paul St. Sauveur in final season of living out childhood dream

September 16, 2022

After running the tour for two seasons, the Canadian driver prepares for Mathieu Desjardins to take the wheel behind his car next season Paul St. Sauveur has traveled tens of thousands of miles, spent hours in his garage working on his car, and fulfilled significant financial commitments all for one reason: to live out his

Super DIRT Week continues to build history in Oswego, help economic growth

September 15, 2022

The first step in doubling the population of Oswego for a week commenced Wednesday morning when a load of clay was dropped on Oswego Speedway. It began the process of turning the 5/8-mile asphalt track into a dirt track for the historic 50th Running of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week, which brings more than

Statewide rain showers cancel Cavalcade Cup Weekend finale at Weedsport Speedway

September 11, 2022

With scattered showers scheduled to turn into widespread rainfall throughout the afternoon in Weedsport and across the state, Super DIRTcar Series and Weedsport Speedway track officials have been forced to cancel Sunday’s Cavalcade Cup Weekend finale. The DIRTcar Sportsman Classic now moves to Tuesday, Oct. 4, during the Super DIRT Week Kick Off Party at

PERFECT TIMING: Jimmy Phelps, Heinke-Baldwin Racing hitting stride with Super DIRT Week near

September 8, 2022

Phelps eyes another Weedsport Speedway victory this weekend during the Cavalcade Cup Weekend, Sept. 10-11 There’s a point every year where a driver and his team either have the confidence they need to win or don’t, according to Super DIRTcar Series veteran Jimmy Phelps. “Right now, we have it,” he said. Phelps, of Baldwinsville, NY,

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Big Blocks get ready for double feature weekend at Weedsport Speedway

September 7, 2022

Matt Sheppard looks to claim his sixth victory, while Jimmy Phelps looks to repeat breakout SummerFAST success at home track as Super DIRT Week inches closer The Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds will return to Weedsport Speedway for one last time this season, Sept.10-11, for the Cavalcade Weekend. It will include a $7,500-to-win, 60-lap