Super DIRTcar Series Heads to Florida in February for 5 Nights of Racing

BARBERVILLE, FL — Jan. 23, 2020 — Volusia Speedway Park welcomes the Super DIRTcar Series for five nights of DIRTcar Nationals action Tuesday-Saturday, Feb. 11-15. The World’s Fastest Half-Mile will rumble and shake beneath the fury of the Northeast’s premier Big Block Modified touring series once again.  The 2019 Super DIRTcar Series champion Mat Williamson, … Read more

02/16/19 — Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, FL – February 16, 2019 – After a breathless week of incredible Super DIRTcar Series action, Stewart Friesen held off Gypsum Racing teammates Larry Wight and Billy Decker to win the 50-lap DIRTcar Nationals finale. Friesen outran Larry Wight on a green, white, checkered flag restart, but Wight tallied enough points to capture the Gator Championship. Billy Decker, who won the first round of DIRTcar Nationals Big-Block Modified competition, ran well enough to round out the podium.

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Wight Thrills Volusia Fans By Blasting Cushion to DIRTcar Nationals Victory

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Runner-up Sheppard Takes Big Gator Points Lead

BARBERVILLE, FL – February 15, 2019 – If the 2019 DIRTcar Nationals truly sets the tone for the rest of season, then Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified fans are in for a banner year. Friday night’s third round of the quest for the Big Gator at Volusia Speedway Park was captured by Gypsum Racing’s No. 99L Lightning Larry Wight, who thrilled the crowd by blasting around the high-side of the track no matter how little cushion was left to lean on.

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02/15/19 — Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, FL – February 15, 2019 – If the 2019 DIRTcar Nationals truly set the tone for the rest of season, then Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified fans are in for a banner year. The third round of the quest for the Big Gator was captured by Gypsum Racing’s No. 99L Lightning Larry Wight thanks to his commitment to the top side of the race track, no matter how little cushion was left to lean on. Early race leader Matt Sheppard was initially overtaken by two Gypsum Racing cars, but managed to get back around the veteran pilot of the No. 42P, Pat Ward to retake second place. Pole-sitter Peter Britten challenged for a podium, running the high side as well, but was forced to settle for fourth.

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Sheppard on Top of Super-Powered Podium

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Seven-Time Champion Matt Sheppard Passes Two Cars in One Corner for Round Two Win at the DIRTcar Nationals

BARBERVILLE, FL – February 14, 2019 – There was love for dirt racing in the air at Volusia Speedway Park this Valentine’s Day, as a tremendous crowd watched three super-powered heroes battle it out for the top spot of the Super DIRTcar Series 30-lap Feature podium. Super Matt Sheppard, from Watertown, NY, triumphed over Mr. Freeze Stewart Friesen, and Batman Peter Britten. Sheppard made a late two-for-one pass in turn two for his first win of 2019 with a new car, a new set up, and a new engine. The 30-lap thriller featured multiple lead changes, with four different leaders including the top three and Jessey Mueller who fell back to finish sixth.

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02/14/19 — Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, FL – February 14, 2019 – Love for dirt racing was in the air at Volusia Speedway Park this Valentine’s Day as a tremendous crowd watched three super-powered heroes battle it out for the podium. Super Matt Sheppard triumphed over Stewart Mr. Freeze Friesen, and Batman Peter Britten. Sheppard made a two-for-one pass coming out of turn two for his first win of 2019 in a new car with a new engine.

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02/13/19 — Volusia Speedway Park

BARBERVILLE, FL – February 13, 2019 – It took just one race for Billy Decker to return to his winning ways in the famous red No. 91 Gypsum Express Big-Block Modified, there was nothing easy about it on Wednesday night in DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Not only did Decker, of Unadilla, NY, hold off teammate and reigning NAPA Super DIRT Week Champion Larry Wight, but he was forced to out-muscle legendary Billy Pauch to come away with the checkered flag. Wight and Pauch ran side-by-side for nearly half the race while trying to run down Decker.

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Billy Decker Knocks Them Out in Round One at DIRTcar Nationals

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Billy Decker Christens his Return to Gypsum Racing with a Win, Edges Out Teammate Larry Wight

BARBERVILLE, FL – February 13, 2019 – It took just one race for Billy Decker to return to his winning ways in the famous red No. 91 Gypsum Express Big-Block Modified, there was nothing easy about it on Wednesday night in DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Not only did Decker, of Unadilla, NY, hold off teammate and reigning NAPA Super DIRT Week Champion Larry Wight, but he was forced to out-muscle legendary Billy Pauch to come away with the checkered flag. Wight and Pauch ran side-by-side for nearly half the race while trying to run down Decker.

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Super DIRTcar Series Rained out at DIRTcar Nationals

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Night One of the Super DIRTcar Series at DIRTcar Nationals Rained Out, Back in Action Tomorrow BARBERVILLE, FL – February 12, 2019 – Due to saturated grounds and an unfavorable forecast for the rest of the evening, the opening night of the Super DIRTcar Series at the DIRTcar Nationals has been rained out. As always, … Read more