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A LOOK BACK: Relive some of the top 2021 Super DIRTcar Series moments

Before stepping into the 2022 Super DIRTcar Series season, featuring a new $200,000 overall championship purse, several new tracks and the 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week, there’s much to celebrate about 2021. From the Series return to full-time racing to multiple fan-favorite victories, the Super DIRTcar Series produced another season of unforgettable thrills that will

DRIVER HIGHLIGHTS: A look back at Super DIRTcar Series drivers’ 2021 season

The 2021 class of Super DIRTcar Series full-time drivers was one of the most robust groups in series history with 12 championships and 171 wins between them and half the field under 30. The year proved to be a career year for some, while others will focus on regrouping for the 2022 season, starting in

2022 SCHEDULE: Super DIRTcar Series Ready for Race to 50th Super DIRT Week

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

Super DIRTcar Series Who’s Who: Who is Back and Who is New?

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

50th DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Championship Goes to McLaughlin

BARBERVILLE, FL – Max McLaughlin walked into Volusia Speedway Park with one mission —  win races. He captured one victory, three top-fives and four top-10s to take the 50th DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator championship for the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds. The banner win came with a dose of redemption that had been on

Rain Showers Force Cancellation of DIRTcar Nationals Finale

Heavy morning showers creating a high-water table and saturated grounds at Volusia Speedway Park, along with persistent rain throughout the day, have forced World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series, Super DIRTcar Series and track officials to cancel Saturday’s event during the 50th DIRTcar Nationals at the speedway. Those who purchased a ticket in

FLAT OUT: Maresca Motors to First Career Super DIRTcar Series Win

BARBERVILLE, FL – Michael Maresca stomped his throttle at the drop of the green flag and drove wheel-to-wheel with seven-time Volusia Speedway Park winner and three-time Big Gator champion Matt Sheppard to capture his first career Super DIRTcar Series Feature win. The Pierrepont, NY driver of the #7MM is the pride of the North Country

2/12/21 — Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, FL – Michael Maresca, from Pierrepont, NY, stomped down hard on the throttle and drove wheel-to-wheel with seven-time Volusia Speedway Park winner Matt Sheppard to capture his first career Super DIRTcar Series Feature win. The driver of the #7MM is the pride of the North Country back in New York tonight. Maresca topped a

HALF-SECOND HERO: McLaughlin Edges Decker for First Career DIRTcar Nationals Win

BARBERVILLE, FL – Max McLaughlin raced home to his second Super DIRTcar Series win and his first trip to Volusia Speedway Park’s confetti-filled Victory Lane on Thursday night during the 50th DIRTcar Nationals. The 20-year-old pilot of the #32C Sweetener’s Plus Big Block Modified was just barely able to box out future Hall of Famer

2/11/21 — Volusia Speedway Park

Max McLaughlin brought home his second career Super DIRTcar Series win and first trip to Volusia Speedway Park’s confetti-filled Victory Lane. The 20-year-old pilot of the #32C Sweetener’s Plus Big Block Modified was just barely able to box out future Hall of Fame driver from Unadilla, NY Billy Decker from seizing the win. Hard charger

OH MAN! Friesen Charges to Second Gator in Wide Open DIRTcar Nationals Feature

BARBERVILLE, FL — For the second consecutive night, Stewart Friesen charged to victory with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds at Volusia Speedway Park’s 50th DIRTcar Nationals, sweeping to the lead past Erick Rudolph with 10 to go and holding on to the checkered flag. A field of 32 roaring Big Block Modifieds took

2/10/21 — Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, FL — For the second consecutive night, Stewart Friesen charged to victory with the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds at Volusia Speedway Park’s 50th DIRTcar Nationals. Feature (30 Laps) 1. 44-Stewart Friesen [6][$4,000]; 2. 25-Erick Rudolph [3][$2,000]; 3. 7MM-Michael Maresca [7][$1,000]; 4. 32C-Max McLaughlin [4][$800]; 5. 91-Billy Decker [5][$700]; 6. 21A-Peter Britten [12][$650];

BACKING IT IN: Friesen Holds off Britten in Dicey Duel, Bags First Big Block Gator of 2021

BARBERVILLE, FL — “Daddy, do we get an alligator?” Yes, Parker Friesen, you do after your Dad, Stewart Friesen, held off a hard-charging Peter Britten to win the 30-lap DIRTcar Nationals Super DIRTcar Series opener Tuesday night at Volusia Speedway Park. Britten, from Brisbane, Australia, in a brand new Ryder Racing-sponsored Bicknell chassis Big Block

2/9/21 — Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, FL – Stewart Friesen, from Sprakers, NY, held off a charging Peter Britten, from Brisbane, Australia. Britten, in a brand new Ryder Racing sponsored race car, threw everything at Friesen in a mad duel through lapped traffic. Friesen held Britten off with an aggressive line, backing the #44 Halmar Racing hard into the corners,

SUNSHINE NATIONALS, DIRTCAR NATIONALS 2022 DATES SET FOR ACTION-PACKED FLORIDA OPENERS

Two of the biggest season-opening events at Volusia Speedway Park for the World of Outlaws and DIRTcar will act as the perfect bookends for the series’ 2022 Florida events. The Sunshine Nationals, featuring the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models, will kick off the Late Model season with another thrilling Late Model-Palooza, on Jan. 20-22. Then, after