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Can-Am Speedway

1 MONTH ALERT: Thunder on the 1000 Islands Returns Bigger Than Ever at Can-Am

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

SINGLE FOCUS: Matt Sheppard prepares to compete for 10th Super DIRTcar Series title

After a season of career defining success, Matt Sheppard plans to continue with winning formula With his reputation already established as one of the most successful drivers in Super DIRTcar Series history, Matt Sheppard isn’t done yet.  This year, “Super” Matt will look to produce another historic season as he chases a 10th Series title, a fourth Super DIRT Week Billy

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

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

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

RIGHT START: Max McLaughlin Opens Season With DIRTcar Nationals Win

Max McLaughlin opened the 2023 Super DIRTcar Series season at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals exactly how he wanted. In Victory Lane at Volusia Speedway Park. The Mooresville, NC driver led all 30 laps in the first Super DIRTcar Series Feature of the year after drawing the outside pole. McLaughlin, 22, is no stranger

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

Super DIRTcar Series Adds Second Albany-Saratoga Date, Returns to Airborne

The 2023 Super DIRTcar Series schedule continues to tease a thrilling new season with the addition of a second date at Albany-Saratoga Speedway and its return to Airborne Speedway. The Series will make its first trip of the year to Albany-Saratoga Speedway, in Malta, NY, for the Summer Starter 71 on Tuesday, June 13, and

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

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

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

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