When Matt Sheppard dreamed of being a race car driver, he never dreamed this big. Never saw himself with eight Super DIRTcar Series championships. Never saw having more than 70 Series wins. Never saw having five NAPA Super DIRT Week titles across three divisions. He just wanted the opportunity to drive a Big Block Modified
With track championships and a couple of Super DIRTcar Series wins already on Anthony Perrego’s resume, he’s eager to take the next step in his career. Vinny Salerno is giving the Montgomery, NY driver that chance, hiring Perrego to drive his famed #4* Big Block full-time on the 2022 Super DIRTcar Series tour. “In the
Before stepping into the 2022 Super DIRTcar Series season, featuring a new $200,000 overall championship purse, several new tracks and the 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week, there’s much to celebrate about 2021. From the Series return to full-time racing to multiple fan-favorite victories, the Super DIRTcar Series produced another season of unforgettable thrills that will
With the addition of Orange County Fair Speedway to the 2022 Super DIRTcar Series schedule, eight high-paying events are set to award a prestigious 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week guaranteed starting spot. The July 28 race at Orange County will be 73-laps and pay $10,000 to the winner, joining the doubleheader at Atomic Speedway, both
The 2021 class of Super DIRTcar Series full-time drivers was one of the most robust groups in series history with 12 championships and 171 wins between them and half the field under 30. The year proved to be a career year for some, while others will focus on regrouping for the 2022 season, starting in
Peter Britten was finally able to lay a foundation he could stand on this year in preparation to build a strong 2022 Super DIRTcar Series season and go after his first championship. The Queensland, Australia driver had a career year in 2021, securing his second Super DIRTcar Series win and finishing fourth in the Series
The Super DIRTcar Series’ historic 2022 season will see an increase of epic proportions with the announcement of a new $200,000 overall points fund, paid to the top-15 full-time competitors at the end of the year — a $77,000 overall increase from 2021 with three additional drivers paid out. It’s a 67% percent increase from
Propelled by the momentum of its successful return to racing, the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds are set for an elite 2022 with new ventures and familiar favorite events, including the 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week. For the first time in 15 years, The Beasts of the Northeast will trek to six states throughout
Al Heinke helped change Max McLaughlin’s life six years ago. In 2022, he’ll try to do so again. McLaughlin will return to Heinke-Baldwin Racing next year, as Jimmy Phelps’s teammate, to chase the Super DIRTcar Series championship, along with running full-time at a couple of weekly tracks. It’s a reunion with the team that helped
LIVERPOOL, NY — It was a night of revelry and celebration as the stars of the Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Northeast gathered for a party two years in the making. Four DIRTcar Series champions, rookies of the year, and Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship stars were all honored at this year’s championship banquet with
SYRACUSE, NY – Drivers, car owners, teams, and race fans have the opportunity to get together under one roof and check out the latest and greatest dirt track racing tech, parts, and tools at the Northeast Racing Products Auction and Trade Show on November 19-20. This year, attendees will be delighted by the all-new, state-of-the-art
WEEDSPORT, NY – On Saturday, Nov. 20, DIRTcar Racing is set to celebrate the champions of the Northeast including Matt Sheppard, Billy Dunn, Matt Janczuk, and more at the annual DIRTcar Northeast Banquet. During the ceremony, championship points payouts will be awarded for the Super DIRTcar Series ($129,000), DIRTcar 358 Modified Series ($25,350), DIRTcar Sportsman
Three championship trophies rose to the sky in tandem, each hoisted by living history. Brad Sweet, Brandon Sheppard and Matt Sheppard were crowned 2021 champions Saturday night at the Dirt Track at Charlotte during the conclusion of the NGK NTK World Finals, setting new milestones with the honor. Sweet claimed his third consecutive World of
Buckle up, race fans: the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte promises to deliver the biggest show ever when the best wheelmen in dirt racing’s top three series return in 2022. On the penultimate night of racing this season, officials announced a fourth day of mud-slinging action will be added
CONCORD, NC – This weekend (Nov. 4-6), the Beasts of the Northeast fly south and join their World of Outlaws brethren on the biggest stage in dirt racing: The Dirt Track at Charlotte’s NGK NTK World of Outlaws World Finals. Matt Sheppard has a Series-high eighth title clinched but Mat Williamson, Billy Decker, and Peter
CONCORD, NC – The NGK NTK World Finals is the ultimate finale for the Super DIRTcar Series featuring two $10,000-to-win, 40-lap knockdown, drag out clashes on the crimson clay of The Dirt Track at Charlotte (Nov. 4-6). DIRTcar Big Block Modified rookie Adam Pierson has been creeping into the podium picture on the Super DIRTcar
With the roar of NAPA Super DIRT Week now a faded echo across Lake Ontario, the Beasts of the Northeast are heading south to tame the hunger of another marquee event. For the first time since 2019, the Super DIRTcar Series will return to the Dirt Track at Charlotte in November (4-6) for the NGK
Now that the checkered flag has fallen on the 49th running of NAPA Super DIRT Week, let’s take a look through the lens of three young photographers who are making a name for themselves in the world of Dirt Racing Photography. Click the image above to view.
OSWEGO, NY – Jordan McCreadie, son of Barefoot Bob McCreadie and brother to Tim McCreadie, is poised to carve his own unique place in dirt racing history with the Super DIRTcar Series. McCreadie, from Watertown, NY, and his #28 Flack’s Hi-Rise Concrete Restoration Big Block Modified have battled all year long with the best drivers
BREWERTON, NY – Crisp air, clear skies, and changing leaves are all upon us for the greatest week in dirt racing. Add a little sulfur to the mix Tuesday night at Brewerton Speedway and “The Demon” awakens. The 49th annual NAPA Super DIRT Week hits the ground running with the $10,000-to-win Demon 100 at Brewerton
