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Friday Night Lights at Syracuse

It’s Friday Night Lights for Super DIRT Week Triple 20s & Twin 20s World of Outlaws Late Models join DIRTcar 358-Modifieds in Thursday night Rolling Wheels doubleheader; World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Big-Block Mods Saturday night CONCORD, N.C. – March 11, 2011 – DIRTcar officials announced today the 40th annual running of Super DIRT

Friesen Talks About Florida

{vimeo}20155358{/vimeo} Stewart Friesen talks with Shane Andrews on Saturday night following his second victory of the DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio that clinched the Super DIRTcar Series Florida Tour four-race point standings at Volusia Speedway Park.

Sheppard Discusses Victory

{vimeo}20090319{/vimeo} Matt Sheppard is all smiles after winning on Thursday night during the 40th DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park. Shane Andrews caught up with Sheppard shortly after his victory, click the video above to watch and listen as they talk about the win.

DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH Driver Roster

The 2011 Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified Roster for the 40th DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park/40th Dirtcar Nationals by UNOH

Decker Talks About 3rd-place Run

{vimeo}20090616{/vimeo} Click the video above to watch and listen as Super DIRTcar Series announcer Shane Andrews talks with Willy Decker about his third-place finish on Thursday night at the 40th DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio at Volusia Speedway Park.

Hearn discusses opener

{vimeo}20048138{/vimeo} Brett Hearn talks to Shane Andrews about narrowly missing out on winning Wednesday night in the Super DIRTcar Series opener at the 40th DIRTcar Nationals by University of Northwestern Ohio. Hearn is chasing the 20th victory of his career at Volusia Speedway Park.

Sheppard Leads Big-Blocks to Florida

Matt Sheppard Leads Super DIRTcar Series Stars to Volusia Defending DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH champion seeks repeat Big-Block Florida Tour crown  BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 1, 2011 – Two feature wins during last year’s DIRTcar Nationals by UNOH proved to be a harbinger of great things to come in 2010 for Matt Sheppard.

Major Events Highlight 2011 Schedule

Major Events Highlight ’11 Super DIRTcar Series Schedule 40th Super DIRT Week, 3rd All Star Weekend Start Fans Buzzing About New Year The 2011 schedule planning is well underway for the 32nd year of competition in the Super DIRTcar Series for Big-Block Modifieds. (Dave Dalesandro photo)

Sheppard, Phelps, Hearn Lead Series

Sheppard, Phelps, Hearn Lead Super DIRTcar Series Superstars Mark Thrilling Big-Block Modified Season Dominating the Super DIRTcar Series for a second straight season paid the biggest dividends for Matt Sheppard as the second-generation standout from Waterloo, N.Y. held on to capture his first-ever overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Big-Block Championship — worth a

Super Matt’s Super 2010

{vimeo}18014223{/vimeo} Matt Sheppard Clinches First Title New York native continues rise to top of Modified world Matt Sheppard used a strong World Finals run to clinch his first Super DIRTcar Series championship. Click the Play button to see his 2010 highlights.

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Sheppard Dominates Cayuga County Hall of Fame Classic

Weedsport, NY — May 30, 2010 – By Tom Skibinski, Super DIRTcar Series PR Director*Jeremiah Fish PhotoMatt Sheppard opened the 2010 Super DIRTcar Series with the fastest car. Sunday night he was also the first to finish as the second-generation star from Waterloo, N.Y. lapped up to the 10th-place car to score his first tour

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Synderman Completes Trio Of Gater News Hall of Fame Award Winners

Weedsport, NY — May 27, 2010 – By Herb Anastor, Northeast Modified Hall of Fame Selection Committee*Hugh Snyderman Photo For over 20 years, Judy Snyderman has been a fine example of the unselfish people who do the behind-the-scenes work that keep dirt track Modified stock car racing going.

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Tana Robinson Ready To Recieve ‘Woman In Racing’ Achievement Award

Weedsport, NY — May 25, 2010 – By Dave Roberts, DIRTcar Northeast PR *Alex Bruce PhotoShe is regarded among the busiest women in Northeastern weekly short track racing. When it comes to dedication to the racing facilities at which she works, Tana Robinson can be found entrenched seven days a week in a sport where

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‘Barefoot’ Bob McCreadie Hall of Fame Classic Winner & Inductee

Weedsport, NY — May 24, 2010 – By Tom Skibinski, Super DIRTcar Series PR Director*Ken Dippel Photo Coming to a climax with the headline ‘Hall of Fame Classic 100’ on May 30, the Memorial Day Weekend Super DIRTcar Series showdown on the Cayuga County Fairgrounds is just 6 days away. The historic Weedsport, New York

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Buffy Swanson Earns Gater News NE Hall of Fame Award

Weedsport, NY — May 21, 2010 – By Herb Anastor, Northeast Modified Hall of Fame Selection Committee Buffy Swanson has always had a way with words. She has used those skills and talents for the betterment of dirt track Modified stock car racing not only as a popular writer and columnist, but also as a

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Phillips Earns NE Hall of Fame Mechanic Award

Weedsport, NY — May 19, 2010 – By Tom Skibinski, DIRTcar Racing Northeast PR Director*Jeremiah Fish Photo Andrew Phillips has been named to receive the annual ‘Mechanic of the Year Award’ and will be formally honored during the 19th Northeast Modified Hall of Fame induction and special award ceremonies scheduled for Sunday, May 30 on

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Jeff Brownell Sr. NE Modified Hall of Fame Car Owner Award Winner

Weedsport, NY — May 17, 2010 – By Tom Skibinski, DIRTcar Northeast PR Director*John Ferlito Photo: Jeff Brownell Sr. & Jr.Championship Team owner Jeff Brownell Sr. from Waterloo, New York will receive the Northeast Modified Hall of Fame ‘Gene DeWitt Outstanding Car Owner’ Award in 2010. The 19th annual driver inductions and special award ceremonies

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Brian Mulligan Honored With 2010 Sammons Hall Of Fame Award

Weedsport, NY — May 14, 2010 – By Gary M. Spaid, Northeast Modified Hall of Fame Selection Committee*Ken Dippel Photo Internationally acclaimed motorsports promoter, marketing and public relations specialist Brian Mulligan has been named recipient of the 2010 Leonard J. Sammons Jr. Memorial Award which recognizes outstanding contributions to auto racing. Mulligan will be honored

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Lin Hough 2010 NE Modified Hall of Fame Selection

Weedsport, NY — May 12, 2010 – By Andy Fusco, Northeast Modified Hall of Fame Selection Committee Former driver, promoter and speedway owner Lin Hough has been selected as a 2010 inductee into the Northeast Modified Hall of Fame. Driver inductions and special award ceremonies are scheduled for Sunday, May 30 on the Cayuga County