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NO MODIFICATIONS: Big Block Modified top contenders win Qualifying Heats

 Sheppard, Williamson, and Decker repeat Time Trial success in Qualifying Heats After an hours long rain delay, the stars of the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds hit the track at Oswego Speedway Saturday night one more time before Sunday’s Feature race. Three 25-lap Qualifying Heats saw 24 cars qualify for the $50,000-to-win, Billy Whittaker

Friesen Takes Checkers as Super DIRT Week Honors 50 Years of Champions

Reutimann, Balough join today’s superstars to help kick off ‘Racing’s Biggest Party’ From the inaugural winner in 1972 to the most recent driver to take the checkered flag, NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week celebrated 50 years of history on Thursday by honoring past champions of the event. After each former winner — from 1972

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

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

SRI, Stock Car Steel & Aluminum Partners with DIRTcar Racing for Fall’s Biggest Races

SRI Performance, a household name in custom racing engines, high-performance parts and professional racing products, has partnered with DIRTcar Racing to present a variety of contingency awards for drivers competing in some of the biggest events on the fall racing calendar. Joining one of the most historic motorsports events of the year, the SRI Pole

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

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

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

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

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

WIGHT’S NIGHT: Larry Wight Wins First Night of Cavalcade Cup at Weedsport Speedway

Larry Wight wins big at Weedsport Speedway Saturday night, taking home Super DIRTcar Series and Empire Super Sprints victories While the Cavalcade Cup Weekend at Weedsport Speedway is a two-day event, Larry Wight already claimed two trophies on night one. The Phoenix, NY driver pulled double duty, racing with the Super DIRTcar Series and the

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

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

HOME SWEET HOME: Jimmy Phelps opens SummerFAST with Weedsport win

Phelps ended a nearly three-year drought without a Super DIRTcar Series points-paying win Monday night at Heinke-Baldwin Racing’s home track Jimmy Phelps broke multiple winless streaks and locked himself into the 50th Running of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week at Weedsport Speedway Monday night. The inaugural Super DIRTcar Series SummerFAST event – four straight

50 TO 50: Drivers discuss what makes Super DIRT Week special as 50th nears

With 50 days to go, the excitement for the 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week is building among drivers and fans Ask any Big Block Modified driver about NAPA Super DIRT Week and they’ll tell you… “It’s our Super Bowl,” said Super DIRTcar Series star Jimmy Phelps, echoing the sentiment of his competitors. The event, which