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Daniel Johnson Eager to Follow Father’s Footsteps on Super DIRTcar Series Tour

Daniel Johnson turned wrenches on the Super DIRTcar Series for years with his Hall of Fame father, Danny Johnson. In 2024, he’ll follow in “The Doctor’s” footsteps, joining the Series as its fifth Rookie of the Year contender. The Middlesex, NY driver said it’s his chance to gain more experience while occasionally racing with his

Racing at Albany-Saratoga Speedway 2022

1 MONTH ALERT: Albany-Saratoga, Airborne to Host June Weekday Events

The Super DIRTcar Series has reserved June for weekday stops at Albany-Saratoga Speedway and Airborne Speedway. First, the Series will make an early summer visit to Albany-Saratoga for the Summer Starter 71 on Tuesday, June 13. Then, The Beasts of the Northeast will return to Airborne Speedway, in Plattsburgh, NY, for the first time since

SINGLE FOCUS: Matt Sheppard prepares to compete for 10th Super DIRTcar Series title

After a season of career defining success, Matt Sheppard plans to continue with winning formula With his reputation already established as one of the most successful drivers in Super DIRTcar Series history, Matt Sheppard isn’t done yet.  This year, “Super” Matt will look to produce another historic season as he chases a 10th Series title, a fourth Super DIRT Week Billy

Mike Perrotte Eager For Super DIRTcar Series Reunion at Airborne Speedway

When the Canadian border reopened last year, several other doors opened with it for the Super DIRTcar Series. Among them include the Series’ return to Airborne Speedway for the $7,500-to-win Assault at Airborne, Wednesday, June 14 – its first time back at the track since 2019. The opening allows the Quebec fanbase to flood back

PIT STOP: The View from Central New York

OSWEGO, NY – As we all wait impatiently for the start of this year’s edition of the Super DIRTcar Series, I look back to when it all started. I was just a junior in college at SUNY Oswego. There had been various modified racing series over the years. There were Challenge Cups and there were

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Intensity Will Be High When Super DIRTcar Series Battles Sept. 2 at Weedsport

Big Block Modified racers will be joined by DIRTcar Pro Stock Series and Empire Super Sprints for Labor Day Double Play WEEDSPORT, NY – Aug. 28, 2019 – In the small New York town of Weedsport lies the historic three-eighths-of-a-mile dirt oval where all the legends of Big Block Modified racing have made their mark.

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‘The Doctor’ Bags His Third Win of 2018

Danny Johnson Wins at Autodrome Drummond for Third Series Win of 2018 DRUMMONDVILLE, QUE – September 9, 2018 – Danny Johnson marched through the top third of the field to take the win at Autodrome Drummond ahead of local favorites Mathieu Boisvert and driver/promoter Yan Bussiere. For the second night in a row, the winner

09/08/2018 Blackout 100 Autodrome Drummond

DRUMMONDVILLE, QUE – September 9, 2018 – For the second night in a row the winner came from the sixth row, specifically, 11th place. Danny Johnson marched through the top third of the field to take the win at Autodrome Drummond ahead of local favorites Mathieu Boisvert and driver/promoter Yan Bussiere. Unfortunately, Johnson’s teammate Peter

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Danny Johnson Shocks Matt Sheppard with Late Race Pass

Battle of Plattsburgh 100 at Airborne Park Speedway Won by Danny Johnson on Lap 98 Restart PLATTSBURGH, NY – July 31, 2018 – The defending Super DIRTcar Series Champion, NAPA Super DIRT Week XLVI Champion, and current Championship points leader had the fastest car at Airborne Park Speedway in Hot Laps, Time-Trials, and 98/100 laps

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The Doctor Danny Johnson Wins Liberty 100

Danny Johnson Grabs Super DIRTcar Series Win 81 at the Land of Legends Raceway CANANDAIGUA, NY – July 5, 2018 – At the Land of Legends Raceway in Canandaigua, NY, The Doctor Danny Johnson launched his no. 27J Big-Block Modified from pole position to Victory Lane to capture his first Super DIRTcar Series checkered flag