Persistent Rain Through Weekend Cancels Remainder of Thunder in The Thousand Islands at Can-Am
April 11, 2024
The DIRTcar Sportsman Series race at Can-Am Speedway has been postponed to Friday, April 26
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Darren Smith Sticks to Game Plan, Earns Best Super DIRTcar Series Finish at New Egypt
April 4, 2024
The Binghamton, NY driver led 40 laps before finishing second during the Power in the Pines
Anthony Perrego Reflects on Strong Start, Aims For Continued Super DIRTcar Series Success
March 6, 2024
After a solid finish to 2023, Anthony Perrego wasted no time showing he could be a Super DIRTcar Series title contender in 2024. The Montgomery, NY driver thrived at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, earning three top fives at Volusia Speedway Park. That stretch includes back-to-back second-place finishes, capitalizing on his momentum entering the season.
Super DIRTcar Series Adds September event at Can-Am Speedway
January 31, 2024
The Beasts of the Northeast will make its second stop of 2024 at the La Fargeville, NY track on Friday, Sept. 6 for the R.D. Hutchinson Memorial The Super DIRTcar Series has added a fall trip to northern New York in 2024 with a second stop to Can-Am Speedway on Friday, Sept. 6. The new
ANOTHER STEP HIGHER: Matt Caprara Prepares For Super DIRTcar Series Run in 2024
December 5, 2023
Matt Caprara has climbed step by step in his racing career, going from Sportsman to 358 Modifeds to Big Blocks, and in 2024 he’ll make his biggest leap yet. The 18-year-old, from Clayton, NY, is set to join the Super DIRTcar Series full time and chase the Rookie of the Year title. Next season will
2024 SCHEDULE: New Venues, Series Staples Await Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds
December 1, 2023
After a history-making 2023, the Super DIRTcar Series is turning toward an exciting 2024. The Beasts of the Northeast will travel to six different states and Canada, kicking off with Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 14-17, and concluding with the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at
Lingering Effects From Heavy Rain Storms Cancel Thunder on the 1000 Islands Weekend
April 10, 2023
Excessive rain from the past couple of weeks in the LaFargeville, NY area, creating over saturated grounds at Can-Am Speedway, has caused Super DIRTcar Series and track officials to cancel the Thunder on the 1000 Islands weekend. Track officials worked tirelessly to get the track in raceable condition but determined even with their continuous efforts
MOVING ON UP: Canadian Mathieu Desjardins signs on for rookie season with the Super DIRTcar Series
April 6, 2023
After competing in the DIRTcar 358 Modified division since 2016, Mathieu Desjardins looks to take the next step in a Big Block Modified When Mathieu Desjardins was listening to the Super DIRTcar Series race at Can-Am Speedway last season on DIRTVision, he didn’t know the following season people would be listening to him competing in
1 MONTH ALERT: Thunder on the 1000 Islands Returns Bigger Than Ever at Can-Am
March 15, 2023
Can-Am Speedway’s Thunder on the 1000 Islands has expanded to an extravagant two-day event in 2023. Along with the Super DIRTcar Series taking center stage on Saturday, April 15, for a 75-lap, $7,500-to-win showdown, the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series will help kick off the weekend on Friday, April 14, and then the DIRTcar Pro Stock
2023 SCHEDULE: 51st Super DIRT Week, Return to Canada Highlight New Super DIRTcar Series Season
December 8, 2022
The Beasts of the Northeast will venture to six different states, and Canada, for a nearly 30-race schedule After making history at Super DIRT Week and ending the season in thrilling fashion, the Super DIRTcar Series is building to an exciting 2023 season. For the first time in 16 years, the Series will visit six different states
SUPERMAN RETURNS: Sheppard Dominates Thunder on the Thousand Islands at Can-Am
May 19, 2022
McLaughlin surges 18th-4th, Friesen’s runner-up makes him new Series points leader Matt Sheppard stood in Victory Lane where he has many times before after winning the Thunder on the Thousand Islands Super DIRTcar Series event at Can-Am Speedway Wednesday night, making himself $7,500 richer. After posting a DNF in his last race with the Series
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Thunders into Can-Am
May 12, 2022
Sheppard, Friesen, Williamson, and more prepare for the ‘Thunder on the Thousand Islands’ A trip North is on the horizon for the Super DIRTcar Series, as the Big Block Modifieds roll into Can-Am Speedway Wednesday, May 18. The Thunder on the Thousand Islands is the only trip the Series will make to the Lafargeville, NY
Thunder on the 1000 Islands at Can-Am Speedway postponed to May 18
April 2, 2022
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Harsh weather conditions, creating saturated grounds at Can-Am Speedway, and more unfavorable weather forecasted for the week have forced Super DIRTcar Series and track officials to postpone the Thunder on the 1000 Islands. The event will now take place on Wednesday, May 18. Along with the Super DIRTcar Series, the DIRTcar Pro Stocks Series will
ALL GRIT: Billy Dunn geared up to defend 358 title, chase Can-Am Big Block win
April 1, 2022
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Watertown, NY driver will attempt to run several Super DIRTcar Series events this season with hopes of going full-time again in the future Billy Dunn and his father, Norm, took on the task of restarting their own team last year. With a limited budget and few helping hands, running a Series tour was unlikely.
THUNDER ROLLS: Super DIRTcar Series set to invade Can-Am Speedway April 9
March 9, 2022
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A welcomed thunder will rumble through upstate New York again for the first time in six months when the Super DIRTcar Series returns to Can-Am Speedway on Saturday, April 9. The Thunder on the 1000 Islands in LaFargville will mark The Beast of the Northeast’s first of many Empire State stops this year. Drivers like
2022 SCHEDULE: Super DIRTcar Series Ready for Race to 50th Super DIRT Week
December 6, 2021
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
THUNDERCLAP: Friesen Brings the Noise and Tames The Nasty Track
April 11, 2021
LaFARGEVILLE, NY – Stewart Friesen, from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, wheeled his way to the front and picked up a healthy $7,500 for a night’s work. The #44 flashed across Can-Am Speedway’s start/finish line just ahead of Tim Fuller, who led the most laps. Lightning Larry Wight, from Phoenix, NY, brought the #99L home third. Max McLaughlin,
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April 11, 2021
LaFARGEVILLE, NY – Stewart Friesen, from Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, three-wheeled his way to the lead picking up a healthy $7,500 for a night’s work. The #44 flashed across Can-Am Speedway’s start/finish line just ahead of Tim Fuller, who lead the most laps, and Larry Wight, from Phoenix, NY, who was able to wind up his Big
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: The Nasty Track Can-Am Speedway Kicks Off the Super DIRTcar Series Points Season
April 10, 2021
LaFARGVILLE, NY – Today is a day of celebration. Not just 410 Sprint Car Day. Today marks the long-awaited return of the Super DIRTcar Series in the Northeast. For the first time in 518 days – due to the pandemic – the Series run a points-paying race to kick off the 2021 season at Can-Am Speedway
Super DIRTcar Series Who’s Who: Who is Back and Who is New?
April 8, 2021
WEEDSPORT, NY – Big Blocks are being tuned to perfection across the Northeast. The first whiffs of VP Racing Fuel are hitting noses and brand new Hoosier Racing Tires are getting loaded up in preparation for the Super DIRTcar Series tour to begin this Saturday, April 10, at Can-Am Speedway. Seventeen elite drivers are going