World Finals – Nov. 1-3

Photo: Nov. 1, 2:20 p.m. – Inspection line in the pits at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. Qualifying events tonight for PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts

Super DIRTcar Series: All Dirt Roads Lead to Charlotte

CONCORD, N. C. – Oct. 24, 2012 – With only two feature events left in the Super DIRTcar Series, Big-Block Modified competitors are prepping for one of the biggest dirt racing events of the year, PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Thursday, Nov. 1, through Saturday, Nov. 3.

Not only is PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts one of only three events that hosts the three premier dirt track series, the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, and the Super DIRTcar Series, but it is the last event of the season for all three. Click here to see the live updates page for the the Super DIRTcar Series portion of the event. For more information about the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series or the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, visit the series websites. For scoring, visit www.woosprints.com/scoring.

Friday Live Updates

Nov. 2 Live updates for Friday’s Super DIRTcar Series events have moved here.

Thursday qualifying results

Nov. 1, 11 p.m. Results from tonight’s Kellogg’s Qualifying Night at PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts are now available HERE.

Saturday lineups

Nov. 2, 4:21 p.m. Lineups for tomorrow’s B-Feature races and incomplete A-Feature lineup posted below. A lineup will be updated as results come in. B-Features will run Saturday, Nov. 3, after opening ceremonies and the A-Feature will run after the World of Outlaw Late Model Series B-Features.

Saturday B-Feature Starting Lineups (to run Saturday after opening ceremonies)

B-Feature 1, Starting Lineup: 1. 8R Rob Bellinger; 2. 747 Ryan Godown; 3. 10V Billy BanInwegen; 4. 07 Tim Kerr; 5. 56 Vince Vitale; 6. 21k Randy Chrysler; 7. 55 Matt Hulsizer; 8. 85 Dan Vauter; 9. 10h Matt Hitchcock; 10. 96 Mike Turner; 11. T21 Roger Chrysler; 12. 88 Dave Allen

B-Feature 2, Starting Lineup: 1. 71 Mike Bowman; 2. 91 Billy Decker; 3. 62s Tom Sears, Jr.; 4. 1H Tim Hindley; 5. 21m Bob McGannon; 6. 6N Kevin Bates; 7. 26 Rick Richner; 8. 63 Adam Roberts; 9. 97 Michel Chicoine; 10. 4 Jerry Shaffer; 11. 5* Tyler Siri; 12. 10c Tim Currier

Saturday A-Feature Starting Lineup

Thursday Lineups

Nov. 1, 10 p.m. Lineups for heat races

Friday SDS Modified Heat Lineups (Qualifier for Friday A-Feature, 8-lap races run Thursday)

Fired up for timed hot laps

Nov. 1, 4:44 p.m. Big-Block Modified engines are firing up as Super DIRTcar Series teams prepare for timed hot lap sessions.

Competitors have been split into 4 groups for qualifying events for Friday’s A-Feature and 4 groups for qualifying events for Saturday’s A-Feature. Groups are determined by random draw.

Time hot lap sessions will determine starting lineups for tonight’s qualifying heats, where drivers will compete for 1 of 28 spots in each of this weekend’s two A-Features. See the charts below for qualifying groups.

Saturday SDS Modified Groups

Friday SDS Modified Groups

Almost 40 cars registered

Nov. 1, 3:40 p.m. Big-Block Modified competitors lined up for inspection and reservation this afternoon for PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts at The Dirt Track at Charlotte.

Some of the biggest stars of the series have already arrived, including two-time series champion and current point leader “Super” Matt Sheppard; Sheppard’s biggest competition this year, Jimmy Phelps; Brett “the Jet” Hearn, fresh from winning both the Eastern States 200 at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, N. Y., and the VP Small Engine Fuels 200 at the New York State Fairgrouds in Syracuse, N. Y.; the legendary Danny Johnson, “the Doctor,” hoping to make a comeback in the last two series features of the season; World of Outlaws Late Model Series regulars Tim Fuller and “TMac” Tim McCreadie …

SDS Roster as of 3:35 p.m.

Thursday qualifying events on deck

Nov. 1, 12:11 p.m. Super DIRTcar Series competitors face a busy day ahead, with most of the qualifying events for Friday’s and Saturday’s features scheduled for today. Don’t forget to listen or watch at DIRTvision, and follow the three series on Twitter: @SuperDIRTcar, @WorldofOutlaws, and @WoOLateModels. Twitter followers can also search for the hashtag #AllDirtRoads to see what’s being said, and, of course, Tweet your PEAK World Finals presented by NAPA pictures there to share them with other fans.

Today’s Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified schedule of events:

Format:

PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts includes TWO full features for the Super DIRTcar Series

Modified competitors will qualify for positions, a 28-car field maximum, in Friday’s and Saturday’s A-Feature separately with heat races, B-Features, and C-Features

Qualifying points and heat points will be awarded

Teams will draw Thursday to determine heat groups.

Timed hot lap sessions are scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 1, and will be similar to time trials in a usual series event. Hot laps will be conducted in two definitive sessions, with the first session determining starting lineups for Friday’s qualifying heats and the second for Saturday’s. Each session consists of 2 consecutive green laps for all competitors. Each lap will be timed, and the fastest time of record will determine heat qualifying position, with fastest car starting first, second-fastest second, and so on.

Following timed hot laps on Thursday will be Friday’s qualifying heat races, 8 laps each. Cars who don’t qualify may compete in the C-Feature for spots in the B-Feature, which will run before its respective A-Feature Friday.

Teams will have a final chance to qualify the day of the race in B-Features

Before the A-Feature, qualifying heat race winners will redraw for top starting positions in the A-Feature.

Each A-Feature is 40 laps in length. Caution laps will not count. The Dirt Track at Charlotte is a 4/10-mile track. The finish must be green-white-checkered.

A-feature starting grid:

Competitors prepare for November’s season finale, PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts

Oct. 24, 2012 (Preview) After a spectacular season in the Super DIRTcar Series, Big-Block Modified drivers are looking forward to the finale in Charlotte, PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Thursday, Nov. 1, through Saturday, Nov. 3.

“It’s almost like the Mecca of dirt track racing,” said Jimmy Phelps, of Baldwinsville, N. Y., currently second in points in the Super DIRTcar Series. “You’ve got the three major traveling series all on the same property in front of a huge crowd. It’s an unbelievable facility.”

Performing well at the two Super DIRTcar Series features at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, set for Friday, Nov. 2, and Saturday, Nov. 3, is especially vital for Phelps, who trails the series point leader and two-time defending champion Matt Sheppard by just 92 points. Points are awarded for each 40-lap race according to a 150-point schedule.

“It’s the end of the year and everything’s on the line,” Phelps said.

In addition to gearing up for the climactic finale, the last chance for teams to make it to the top, the Super DIRTcar Series competitors are also looking forward to three days of exhilarating racing in front of thousands of fans.

“There’s nothing like racing under the lights in Charlotte in front of a packed house,” said Sheppard, of Waterloo, N. Y.

“That’s a great, spectacular event that we always look forward to,” said Brett Hearn, currently third in points and coming off two big series victories at Super DIRT Week in Syracuse, N. Y., and Eastern States Weekend in Middletown, N. Y. “It’s great to be part of the three major World Racing Group series all at one place at one time, and Charlotte has a lot to offer besides great racing. It’s a great place to go visit.”

For tickets and more information about PEAK Motor Oil World of Outlaws World Finals presented by NAPA Auto Parts one, visit the Charlotte Motor Speedway website at www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/dirt. Follow @SuperDIRTcar on Twitter for the latest news and updates about the Super DIRTcar Series, including race results.

The Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Racing in the Northeast Region is brought to fans by several sponsors and partners including Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels, Chevy Performance Parts, Gander Mountain, NAPA Auto Parts, Nationwide Insurance, and Safety-Kleen. Promotional partners include the University of Northwestern Ohio. Contingency sponsors are ASI, Bicknell Racing Products, Bilstein Shocks, Brodix, ButlerBuilt, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Intercomp, JE Pistons, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, KSE Racing Products, Motorsports Safety Systems, MSD Ignition, Penske Shocks, Racing Electronics, Superflow, Vicci Racing Apparel, WIX Filters, Wrisco Industries, and Xtreme Lubricants.