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Officials Call Off Sunday’s DIRTcar and ESS Weedsport Events Due to Wet Grounds Combined with Unstable Forecast

September 10, 2023

DIRTcar Racing and Weedsport Speedway officials have called off Sunday’s Cavalcade Cup events due to wet grounds from heavy overnight rains combined with unsettled weather the rest of the day forecasted by Wayne Mahar’s Precision Weather Service. The DIRTcar 358 Feature, ESS Feature, and the DIRTcar Sportsman Classic scheduled for today will be completed on

STEADY GROWTH: Track Promoter Cory Reed Excited About SummerFAST Potential, Encouraged by Northeast Growth

August 14, 2023

Cory Reed talks 2023 SummerFAST, strengthening DIRTcar Northeast, and his future hopes for the region In three decades of working in the northeast, Cory Reed has seen the region’s racing divisions go through a plethora of changes. And what he’s seen recently has him excited about the future. Reed, of Port Byron, NY, is the

Mat Williamson vs Matt Sheppard at Weedsport

1 MONTH ALERT: Super DIRTcar Series Targets Massive Cavalcade Cup Weekend at Weedsport on Sept. 10

August 10, 2023

Weedsport Speedway will present Super DIRTcar Series competitors one more chance to score $10,000 and a Super DIRT Week guaranteed starting spot during the Cavalcade Cup Weekend on Sept. 10. It’ll be the Series’ third visit to the state-of-the-art 3/8-mile track this year, joined by the DIRTcar Sportsman Series for the Sportsman Classic. Mat Williamson

1 MONTH ALERT: Super DIRTcar Series Returns to Ransomville For More Summertime Excitement on Aug. 22

July 21, 2023

One of the first tracks to welcome the Super DIRTcar Series will host the Northeast’s most prominent Big Block Modified series for the 39th time on Tuesday, Aug. 22. The Beasts of the Northeast return to Ransomville Speedway for the annual Summer Nationals event, highlighted by a 75-lap, $7,500-to-win, Feature. There have been three different

New Pit Strategy Options Highlight Exciting Super DIRT Week Additions

July 10, 2023

Super DIRT Week returns to Oswego Speedway, Oct. 2-8, with plans to be the biggest party yet Super DIRT Week 51 will start a new era for Racing’s Biggest Party at Oswego Speedway. While the Northeast’s biggest dirt racing event will still see the best drivers from across the country contend in the historic event

Billy Decker and Mat Williamson race at Weedsport

1 MONTH ALERT: ‘Hall of Fame’ Action Coming to Weedsport on July 16

June 16, 2023

Weedsport Speedway welcomes back the Super DIRTcar Series for the Hall of Fame 100 on Sunday, July 16 with big prizes on the line. The Series’ second trip to the 3/8-mile track brings a $10,000 payday and guaranteed starting spot for the Billy Whittaker Cars 200 during Super DIRT Week 51 (Oct. 2-8). Mat Williamson

1 MONTH ALERT: Weedsport, Lebanon Valley Events Set Up Exciting Memorial Day Weekend

April 28, 2023

Memorial Day weekend will be full of Super DIRTcar Series action with the Beasts of the Northeast visiting Weedsport Speedway, May 28, and Lebanon Valley Speedway, May 29. The Series will make its first stop of the year at Weedsport Speedway for the Heroes Remembered 100, May 28, with a $7,500 payday on the line.

TEENAGER WITH A DREAM: Tanner VanDoren Building to Super DIRTcar Series Future

March 30, 2023

Get home from school at 3:02 p.m. To the shop by 3:10. Back home around 9 p.m. It’s a routine 15-year-old Tanner VanDoren, of Schnecksville, PA, committed himself to during the winter in preparation for an expanded year of Big Block Modified racing – mixing in homework too. “He’s a [15] year old with a

FOREVER LEARNING: Jimmy Phelps continues to learn what it takes to deliver a successful season

March 24, 2023

With over 20 years of racing experience under his belt, Jimmy Phelps continues to prove why he is still a force to be reckoned with each year – He never stops learning. Even though the Baldwinsville, NY native is coming off a third-place finish last season in the points battle, including a fourth-place finish at

1 MONTH ALERT: Bridgeport Motorsports Park Set to Host Super DIRTcar Series, April 23

March 23, 2023

The Super DIRTcar Series will make its fourth visit to New Jersey’s Bridgeport Motorsport Park on Sunday, April 23, to see who will be the newest King of the Big Blocks. Boasting three different winners in three events, the 4/10-mile track has produced edge-of-your-seat racing each race. It’ll also be the Series’ only stop 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

1 MONTH ALERT: Super DIRTcar Series 2023 Championship Season Starts at Atomic

February 28, 2023

The chase for the 2023 Super DIRTcar Series championship begins with the Series’ debut at Atomic Speedway, March 31-April 1, for the Rumble in the Hills. The Beast of the Northeast’s highly anticipated first visit to the 3/8-mile track in Chillicothe, OH while also mark the Series’ first trek west to Ohio since 2019. Along

NEW VOICE: Mike Warren Named Super DIRTcar Series Announcer

January 18, 2023

The Super DIRTcar Series will have a new, yet familiar, voice in 2023 and beyond with Mike Warren taking over as the Series announcer. With Shane Andrews’ full-time job expanding and demanding more of his attention, making it impossible for him to continue as “The Voice” of the Series, Warren – who has served as

JUST GETTING STARTED: Adam Pierson takes lessons from rookie season into 2023

January 4, 2023

After a successful rookie season on the Super DIRTcar Series that included two top-five finishes and seven top-10 finishes, Adam Pierson is just getting started. The East Corinth, VT native took detailed notes on his rookie season experiences and intends to put it all to use in 2023. “Probably the biggest thing that we learned

ONE FOR THE BOOKS: Anthony Perrego wins Rookie of the Year title after hard fought season

November 17, 2022

Perrego finished sixth in points and edged Marc Johnson for the Rookie of the Year title by 11 points While 2022 was Anthony Perrego’s rookie season on the Super DIRTcar Series tour, his season stats might make you think otherwise. Perrego, of Walden, NY, finished sixth in the points standings, assisted by five top-five finishes

CHAMPION CLASS ’22: Sweet, Erb, Sheppard claim titles at World Finals

November 6, 2022

When the three champions raised their trophies to the painted background of fireworks and flames, two knew the routine while one experienced it for the first time. Brad Sweet claimed his fourth straight World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series title (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022), Matt Sheppard claimed his second straight title and

ALL DIRT ROADS: Alex Yankowski hopes to make his name known again at World Finals

November 2, 2022

One of the biggest questions from World Finals last year arose after the first Super DIRTcar Series race when a red #84y Big Block Modified pulled into Victory Lane and a teenager climbed out – “who is Alex Yankowski?” This year, many eyes will be on that red Modified to see if Yankowski can make

ALL DIRT ROADS: Marc Johnson finally sees perseverance pay off, exceeds rookie year expectations

October 13, 2022

After years of toil, Johnson heads into World Finals with a solid crew and dependable equipment, ready to score a win Marc Johnson has exceeded all expectations this year. Not only by those watching, but the ones he set for himself. After contending for the wins in the Salute to the Troops 150 and Billy

1 MONTH ALERT: All Dirt Roads Lead to World of Outlaws World Finals, Nov. 2-5

October 3, 2022

Fireworks will light the sky while three drivers lift their championship trophies with pride at the conclusion of the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte. But, before then is a week full of activities. The World of Outlaws World Finals has expanded to four days of on track action this

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

September 26, 2022

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