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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Matt Sheppard looks for sixth win, while local driver Mike Mahaney aims to defend event title The Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds will return to Albany-Saratoga Speedway for the Massive Malta Weekend on Saturday, Sept. 24. The $10,500-to-win, 100-Lap spectacular will be the final Super DIRT Week qualifying race for the 50th Running of
Larry Wight wins big at Weedsport Speedway Saturday night, taking home Super DIRTcar Series and Empire Super Sprints victories While the Cavalcade Cup Weekend at Weedsport Speedway is a two-day event, Larry Wight already claimed two trophies on night one. The Phoenix, NY driver pulled double duty, racing with the Super DIRTcar Series and the
Phelps eyes another Weedsport Speedway victory this weekend during the Cavalcade Cup Weekend, Sept. 10-11 There’s a point every year where a driver and his team either have the confidence they need to win or don’t, according to Super DIRTcar Series veteran Jimmy Phelps. “Right now, we have it,” he said. Phelps, of Baldwinsville, NY,
Matt Sheppard looks to claim his sixth victory, while Jimmy Phelps looks to repeat breakout SummerFAST success at home track as Super DIRT Week inches closer The Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds will return to Weedsport Speedway for one last time this season, Sept.10-11, for the Cavalcade Weekend. It will include a $7,500-to-win, 60-lap
The Super DIRTcar Series will make its second and final stop of the season at Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Saturday, Sept. 24, with massive rewards on the line. There will be a $10,000 payday and a guaranteed starting spot in the 50th Running of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week (Oct. 3-9) up for grabs during
Williamson continues momentum he found during SummerFAST with a needed win as the 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week approaches Mat Williamson came into the 2022 season as the two-time and defending NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week Champion. The expectations were high for the St. Catharines, ON driver. Williamson claimed a Feature victory during DIRTcar
Sheppard became the inaugural SummerFAST champion Thursdsay night, while Adam Pierson lands first podium finish of the season Eight-time and defending Super DIRTcar Series champion Matt Sheppard proved again Thursday night at Land of Legends Raceway why he’s a champion. Consistency. Winning consistency. During the inaugural Super DIRTcar Series SummerFAST speedweek event, Sheppard finished third
Matt Sheppard bounces back after third place finish at Weedsport, holding off local talent Tom Sears Jr. Matt Sheppard left the first night of SummerFAST at Weedsport Speedway Monday night wanting more. Twenty-four hours later, he got it. Sheppard, of Waterloo, NY, came back on night number two of SummerFAST at Brewerton Speedway, Tuesday night,
With 50 days to go, the excitement for the 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week is building among drivers and fans Ask any Big Block Modified driver about NAPA Super DIRT Week and they’ll tell you… “It’s our Super Bowl,” said Super DIRTcar Series star Jimmy Phelps, echoing the sentiment of his competitors. The event, which
Matt Sheppard looks to notch the season’s first three-peat, while Central New York stars Jimmy Phelps, Tim Sears Jr. and more look to win big at SummerFAST The Super DIRTcar Series will roll into Central New York for the inaugural SummerFAST event, consisting of four days straight of racing at four different tracks (Aug. 15-18).