Tag: Mat Williamson

MAKING GROUND: Jack Lehner Sees Off-Season Work Pay Off With Near Win at Volusia

Lehner had a career performance at Volusia Speedway Park with consistent run of finishing seventh, sixth and second Jack Lehner knew he had work to do in the off-season. To chase his first Super DIRTcar Series win, he “rebuilt everything.” He saw the first steps to that nearly pay off at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar

BEST FOR LAST: Mat Williamson captures Big Gator championship with second win

Mat Williamson makes last lap pass to win for the second race in a row, while Jack Lehner lands second DIRTcar Nationals podium finish Mat Williamson quite literally “saved the best for last,” for a second race in a row at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. The St. Catharines, ON driver made a last

Super DIRTcar Series secures Orange County Fair Speedway date for May 7

The 2023 Super DIRTcar Series schedule continues to expand with the addition of another date to the upcoming season’s schedule. The Big Block Modifieds will compete at Orange County Fair Speedway on Sunday, May 7, in a $7,500-to-win spectacular. The Series made the trip to the Middletown, NY track last year on July 28 with

The Return: The Super DIRTcar Series returns to Canada after a four-season hiatus

The Series stars will cross the Canadian border to compete at Autodrome Drummond and Brockville Ontario Speedway The Super DIRTcar Series makes its long-awaited return to Canada in 2023 with a three-day venture, including two days at Autodrome Drummond and one at Brockville Ontario Speedway. The Series will compete at Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, QC,

NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS: Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar Northeast Drivers gather to recognize 2022 champions 

The Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar Northeast competitors came together one last time in 2022 to recognize and celebrate the season’s accomplishments. More than $330,000 in prize money was awarded, with Super DIRTcar Series title winner Matt Sheppard taking home a Series-high $60,000 payday.  The awards handed out included the Super DIRTcar Series title and Rookie of

YEAR IN REVIEW: Sheppard Wins Ninth Title, Several New Contenders Step Up In 2022

Matt Sheppard wins ninth title, while a stellar rookie class showed high level of competitive potential From February to November, the 2022 season for the Super DIRTcar Series produced a thrilling tour up and down the east coast. The season started in Florida with Jimmy Phelps earning his first Big Gator Championship and continued through

BEST FOR LAST: Mat Williamson caps off World Finals week with second victory

Mat Williamson closed the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte the same way he opened it – winning. The St. Catharines, ON driver gave his Canadian fans something to cheer for again Saturday night when he outdueled Max McLaughlin and Demetrios Drellos for the $15,000 victory – his third of the

NO MODIFICATIONS: Big Block Modified top contenders win Qualifying Heats

 Sheppard, Williamson, and Decker repeat Time Trial success in Qualifying Heats After an hours long rain delay, the stars of the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds hit the track at Oswego Speedway Saturday night one more time before Sunday’s Feature race. Three 25-lap Qualifying Heats saw 24 cars qualify for the $50,000-to-win, Billy Whittaker

Friesen Takes Checkers as Super DIRT Week Honors 50 Years of Champions

Reutimann, Balough join today’s superstars to help kick off ‘Racing’s Biggest Party’ From the inaugural winner in 1972 to the most recent driver to take the checkered flag, NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week celebrated 50 years of history on Thursday by honoring past champions of the event. After each former winner — from 1972

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

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

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week set for historic year at Oswego

The Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman, and DIRTcar Pro Stocks Return to the Clay Palace The most historic motorsports event of the year has arrived. For the sixth time in its illustrious history, Oswego Speedway in Oswego, NY, will host NAPA Super DIRT Week—this time for the 50th Running of the event,

THIRD EYE: Mat Williamson hopeful to find momentum for third Super DIRT Week win

Williamson will aim to be the third driver in history to win three straight Super DIRT Week Big Block Modified titles Upon Mat Williamson’s approach to try and win his third straight Super DIRT Week title, he’s left with more uncertainties than years past. Tracks he and his Buzz Chew Racing team expected to run

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Big Blocks get ready for double feature weekend at Weedsport Speedway

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