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THUNDERCLAP: Friesen Brings the Noise and Tames The Nasty Track

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,

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

FULL BORE: Can-Am Speedway Geared Up for Thunder in the Thousand Islands

LAFARGVILLE, NY – On Saturday, April 10 the Super DIRTcar Series launches the 2021 championship points chase at Can-Am Speedway with the $7,500-to-win Thunder in the Thousand Islands 100.  Series stars like Canadian hero and defending champion Mat Williamson, seven-time champion Matt Sheppard, and many more premier Series drivers will be on hand to make

Big Block Modified Legend ‘Jumpin’ Jack Johnson Passes Away

WEEDSPORT, NY — The Super DIRTcar Series and all of the dirt racing community are mourning the loss of four-time Series champion Jack Johnson.  Johnson, who passed away on Thursday at 76 years old, easily ranks among the all-time greatest Big Block Modified drivers, and for many race fans and former competitors, he is the

FAIRGROUND SPECTACULAR: Super DIRTcar Series Invades Pennsylvania’s Bloomsburg Fairgrounds Raceway Sept. 1 for Huge $10,000-to-win Event

BLOOMSBURG, PA – On Wednesday, Sept. 1, the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds will storm into Pennsylvania for a 100-lap, $10,000-to-win spectacular at the Bloomsburg Fairgrounds Raceway.  The Bloomsburg Fair is entering its 166th edition in 2021 and its first Super DIRTcar Series race. Recently, the fair built a 3/8-mile race track inside of

EVERY RACE COUNTS: Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship Keeps Expanded $45,000 Purse

WEEDSPORT, NY – DIRTcar Racing and Hoosier Tire will retain the expanded overall $45,000 purse for 2021 and beyond. With the $8,000 overall purse increase last year across the four DIRTcar Northeast divisions — Big Blocks, 358 Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds and Pro Stocks — the top-20 drivers in each division will continue to be recognized

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

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

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

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

NAPA KNOWS: DIRTcar & NAPA Auto Parts Extend Super DIRT Week Partnership

CONCORD, NC – After eight successful years as title sponsor of Big Block Modified racing’s biggest event — Super DIRT Week — NAPA Auto Parts is extending its partnership with a multi-year deal, which will include the 50th edition. Entering its 49th year, NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week, Oct. 6-10, is Racing’s Biggest Party featuring the best

FLORIDA FAVORITE: Super DIRTcar Series Key to 50-Year DIRTcar Nationals History

BARBERVILLE, FL – For 50 years, Volusia Speedway Park has been an annual destination for some of the greatest dirt track racers to ever strap in behind the wheel. Standing out among them are Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modified legends like Jack Johnson, Bob McCreadie, and Kenny Brightbill. Meanwhile, Brett Hearn, Matt Sheppard, and

World of Outlaws Bristol Bash, Throwdown tickets now on sale

Tickets for the much-anticipated World of Outlaws Bristol Bash (April 8-10) and World of Outlaws Throwdown (April 22-24) at Bristol Motor Speedway are now on sale. You can purchase tickets at bristolmotorspeedway.com or by calling the BMS Ticket Sales Center at (866) 415-4158. “Thunder Valley” will host both World of Outlaws national touring series on