Tag: Matt Sheppard

“SUPER” MATT STRIKES BACK: Matt Sheppard captures fourth season win on second night of SummerFAST at Brewerton Speedway

August 17, 2022

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,

Four-day World Finals schedule loaded with fan activities, action-packed racing, big money

August 16, 2022

By expanding to an epic four-day championship finale event, Nov. 2-5, the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte is bringing drivers and fans more action on and off the track. Parades, parties, autograph sessions and more will be featured throughout the week between racing for the World of Outlaws NOS

HOME SWEET HOME: Jimmy Phelps opens SummerFAST with Weedsport win

August 16, 2022

Phelps ended a nearly three-year drought without a Super DIRTcar Series points-paying win Monday night at Heinke-Baldwin Racing’s home track Jimmy Phelps broke multiple winless streaks and locked himself into the 50th Running of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week at Weedsport Speedway Monday night. The inaugural Super DIRTcar Series SummerFAST event – four straight

50 TO 50: Drivers discuss what makes Super DIRT Week special as 50th nears

August 14, 2022

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

1 MONTH ALERT: Cavalcade Weekend at Weedsport Speedway returns Sept. 10-11

August 13, 2022

The Super DIRTcar Series will make its final trip of the year to Weedsport Speedway for the doubleheader Cavalcade Weekend, Sept. 10-11. The two-day event will see the best Big Block Modified drivers in the country compete for a $7,500 payday on Saturday, Sept. 10, and then a $10,000 top prize and NAPA Super DIRT

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series ready to rock Central New York with four straight days of SummerFAST

August 12, 2022

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).

1 MONTH ALERT: Mr. DIRT Track USA to award $25,500, NAPA Super DIRT Week starting spot in September

August 1, 2022

When the Super DIRTcar Series returns to Lebanon Valley Speedway in September, one of the biggest payouts of the year along with another NAPA Super DIRT Week guaranteed starting will be on the line. The famed Mr. DIRT Track USA event will award $25,500 to the winner of the 100-lap Feature. One Super DIRT Week

Double Trouble: Matt Sheppard becomes season’s first driver to win back-to-back Features with Orange County victory

July 29, 2022

Anthony Perrego scores second place with a solid performance on his home track, while Max McLaughlin rounds out the podium in third Eight-time and defending Super DIRTcar Series Champion Matt Sheppard became the first driver of the 2022 season to score back-to-back Feature wins when he crossed the finish line at Orange County Fair Speedway

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series ventures to New York’s southern tier at Orange County Fair Speedway

July 26, 2022

Brett Hearn will make his first appearance of the season while Matt Sheppard looks to keep his points lead, several Orange County regulars battle for their first Series win of the year and more The Super DIRTcar Series will venture to the southern tier of New York for the first and only stop of the

1 MONTH ALERT: Super DIRTcar Series makes its Ransomville voyage Aug. 24

July 25, 2022

For the first and only time in 2022, the Super DIRTcar Series will venture to Ransomville Speedway for the annual Summer Nationals on Wednesday, Aug. 24 The Beasts of the Northeast will be joined by the DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds for another mid-week race, featuring the best dirt Modified drivers in the country at the western

McLaughlin discovering early what’s needed for Super DIRT Week, championship hunt

July 21, 2022

‘Mad Max’ will be on the hunt for his second Weedsport Speedway victory with the Super DIRTcar Series during the Hall of Fame 100 on July 24 Max McLaughlin’s win at Land of Legends Raceway in June did more than give him his first points-paying Super DIRTcar Series win. With Land of Legends having similar

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Returns to Weedsport Speedway for Hall of Fame 100

July 20, 2022

Matt Sheppard looks to stay on top of leaderboard, while Mat Williamson continues drive for a Feature win and Max McLaughlin and Jimmy Phelps look to shine on familiar turf The Super DIRTcar Series will roar back into Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, July 24 for another round of action-packed racing.It will be the Series’ second

1 MONTH ALERT: Inaugural SummerFAST creates new Northeast epic Aug. 16-18

July 14, 2022

One of the biggest weekends in Northeast motorsports will become a special week-long event with the debut of the Super DIRTcar Series SummerFAST, Aug. 16-18. Leading up to the NASCAR Watkins Glen International weekend, the Super DIRTcar Series will run three consecutive races during the week – Tuesday, Aug. 16, at Brewerton Speedway, Wednesday, Aug.

SUPERMAN CONTINUES: Sheppard Wins Series’ return to Big Diamond

July 14, 2022

Stewart Friesen wins battle against Ryan Godown to round out the podium, while Alex Yankowski adds second top-10 finish of rookie season After a 13-year hiatus from competing at Big Diamond Speedway, the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds finally returned. Though it was an uncommon occurrence until tonight for the Series to pull into

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series makes its return to Big Diamond Speedway

July 11, 2022

Fresh off his Feature win, Max McLaughlin looks to capitalize on his momentum while Matt Sheppard looks to stay in form and Mat Williamson continues to look for a way to the top of the podium The Super DIRTcar Series is heading back to Pennsylvania for its first return to Big Diamond Speedway in Pottsville,

1 MONTH ALERT: Super DIRTcar Series makes lone Orange County stop July 28

July 2, 2022

The event will award $10,000 and a guaranteed 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week starting spot The historic Orange County Fair Speedway will host the Super DIRTcar Series for its only stop at the Middletown, NY track this year on Thursday, July 28. Along with a $10,000 payday to the winner, the event will also award

ON POINT: McLaughlin makes late race pass to take home first points-paying victory at Land of Legends

July 1, 2022

Haers led the pack for most of the race but couldn’t hold off McLaughlin, while Sheppard charged from 11th-place to a podium finish and claimed the points lead Max McLaughlin exited his Big Block Modified and banged on the roof before enthusiastically jumping to the ground to celebrate with his crew members liked he just

1 MONTH ALERT: Hall of Fame 100 at Weedsport Speedway set for July 24

June 29, 2022

The Super DIRTcar Series returns to Weedsport Speedway for the second time this season with the chance for one driver to claim a guaranteed starting spot in the 50th Running of NAPA Super DIRT Week. The Hall of Fame 100, on Sunday, July 24, will see The Beast of the Northeast battle for 100 laps

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series travels to Land of Legends Raceway for the season’s first trip to Western New York

June 27, 2022

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series travels to Land of Legends Raceway for the season’s first trip to Western New York Mat Williamson looks to hold on to his points lead with Matt Sheppard in hot pursuit, while Justin Haers, Alan Johnson and Tim Fuller look to contend with the Series regulars for

RECAPTURING THE FLAG: Mahaney Repeats Magic at Home Track on Flat Front Left Tire

June 25, 2022

Marc Johnson posts solid second-place finish and Mat Williamson becomes new Super DIRTcar Series points leader Nine months after jumping atop the roof of his #35 Big Block Modified at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, Mike Mahaney found himself doing so again Friday night. He’d conquered the Massive Malta Weekend at Albany-Saratoga Speedway last September, earning his first