Track Championship Chase Begins for Super DIRTcar Series Stars
April 16, 2024
Full-time Series drivers will race weekly at Albany-Saratoga, Brewerton, Land of Legends
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Thunders Into Can-Am With Two Points Leaders, New York Stars
April 9, 2024
Anthony Perrego and Peter Britten enter the weekend tied for the points lead
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Opens 2024 Championship Season at New Egypt
March 27, 2024
A Garden State battle awaits the Super DIRTcar Series as it kicks off its 2024 championship season with the Power in the Pines at New Egypt Speedway. The 75-lap, $7,500-to-win, season-opener on Saturday, March 30, marks the first Series event at the track since 2014 – won by Matt Sheppard, now the 10-time and defending Series champion.
CLASS OF 2024: Exciting Field of Veterans, Newcomers Ready For 2024 Super DIRTcar Series Campaign
March 25, 2024
The 2024 Super DIRTcar Series championship season kicks off on March 30 at New Egypt Speedway, with 19 drivers eyeing the 2024 title. A thrilling season of Big Block Modified racing will travel across the Northeast and Canada with a roster filled with former champions, veterans, and five Rookie of the Year contenders. Here’s a
TRACK TALK: Matt Sheppard, Anthony Perrego, Ryan Godown Describe Uniqueness of New Egypt Speedway
March 20, 2024
A unique test awaits the Super DIRTcar Series when it travels to New Egypt Speedway on Saturday, March 30 for Power in the Pines. The 7/16-mile facility provides a shape different from any other track on the 2024 schedule. And for some drivers, it’ll be their first time racing there. But that’s not the case
BUSINESS AS USUAL: Matt Sheppard Looks Ahead to Super DIRTcar Series Title Defense
March 15, 2024
Matt Sheppard had a memorable start to the 2024 season, picking up two Super DIRTcar Series wins at Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park – his first at the track in five years. But when it comes to defending his 10th Super DIRTcar Series title, the Sunshine State is already in the Waterloo, NY driver’s rear-view mirror. “I
Larry Wight Finds Early Success With New Baseline Setup
February 23, 2024
Larry Wight may have found a successful formula for the 2024 Super DIRTcar Series season. After two years of struggling, he made a pivotal adjustment to his shock program during the offseason, leaning on advice from the Series’ most recent championship duo. “We made a switch to Integra Shocks,” Wight said. “I reached out to
DOUBLING UP: Mat Williamson Wins Second Consecutive DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Trophy
February 17, 2024
For the second straight season, Mat Williamson is taking a Big Gator trophy back to Canada. With a win and three top five finishes, the St. Catharines, ON driver edged Matt Sheppard by six points to win the 2024 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals title at Volusia Speedway Park. He also picks up $2,000 for
LUCKY GATOR: Matt Sheppard Scores Chaotic DIRTcar Nationals Win at Volusia
February 17, 2024
Matt Sheppard found himself in the right place at the right time Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park. The 10-time Super DIRTcar Series champion inherited first place after Larry Wight’s misfortune, leading the final seven laps to score his second Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals win. “Lady luck was definitely on my side tonight,” Sheppard
FORTUNE 500: Matt Sheppard Wins Opening Night of DIRTcar Nationals, Scores 500th Career Feature Victory
February 15, 2024
Matt Sheppard opened Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals with the Super DIRTcar Series by making history. After a whirlwind 30 laps of taking the lead, falling to seventh and then roaring back to the lead in 19 laps, the Waterloo, NY driver scored his 95th Series win and 500th career victory. “It’s so huge,” Sheppard
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Kicks off 2024 Season at DIRTcar Nationals
February 12, 2024
A trip to the Sunshine State awaits the Super DIRTcar Series as it prepares for its annual gator hunt. The Beasts of the Northeast kick off its 2024 season at the 53rd annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 14-17. Drivers will battle for four nights at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile,” starting with
Super DIRTcar Series Adds September event at Can-Am Speedway
January 31, 2024
The Beasts of the Northeast will make its second stop of 2024 at the La Fargeville, NY track on Friday, Sept. 6 for the R.D. Hutchinson Memorial The Super DIRTcar Series has added a fall trip to northern New York in 2024 with a second stop to Can-Am Speedway on Friday, Sept. 6. The new
BEST OF THE YEAR: Super DIRTcar Series Season Highlights Build to Exciting 2024 Storylines
December 28, 2023
With the 2024 Super DIRTcar Series season less than two months away, storylines are already building for what’s to come. But before we turn the page to 2024 and the season-opener at Volusia Speedway Park for the 53rd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 14-17, let’s look back at the vital moments of 2023. The
CLIMBING THE LADDER: 10 Drivers Rise on Super DIRTcar Series All-Time Wins List
November 22, 2023
The 2023 Super DIRTcar Series season was one for the record books with Matt Sheppard earning his 10th Series title and others scoring big wins. From Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals to the World of Outlaws World Finals, the 2023 season saw several drivers rise on the all-time wins list and one add his name
SUPER CELEBRATION: Super DIRTcar Series Drivers Honored at Year-End Awards Banquet With Big Checks, Special Awards
November 20, 2023
After an exciting 2023 Super DIRTcar Series season, checks, trophies, and special awards were handed out during the year-end awards banquet on Saturday evening. Along with Matt Sheppard being crowned the Series champion for the 10th time, the 16 full-time drivers were honored for competing with the Series in 2023. Here’s how the drivers finished
SUPER YEAR: Unmatched Consistency Leads to Milestone Year For Sheppard, Kisacky
November 9, 2023
Matt Sheppard sat in his class at the Rochester Institute of Technology as a college student with no clear vision of his future. Race car driver? Engineer? Anything? Fast forward about 20 years to Sheppard standing on stage in front of hundreds of fans at The Dirt Track at Charlotte while hoisting his 10th Super
FINAL POINTS UPDATE: Sheppard Clinches 10th Title, Multiple Drivers Earn Career Best Points Finishes
November 6, 2023
The Super DIRTcar Series’ 20-race season concluded at the World of Outlaws World Finals with Matt Sheppard adding a new page to the Series’ record book and several full-timers achieving career-best finishes in the standings. LATEST RACE(S): World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, Nov. 1-4 2023 CHAMPION: Matt Sheppard reached
MISSION COMPLETE: Matt Sheppard Wins Season Finale at World Finals, Scores 10th Series Title
November 5, 2023
Sheppard scored his second win in three days at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, wrapping up his 10th Super DIRTcar Series title Matt Sheppard entered the 2023 Super DIRTcar Series season finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte with his 10th Series title already locked up. But one goal remained. The now 10-time Series champion
WORLD CHAMPS: Bobby Pierce, Matt Sheppard, Brad Sweet Crowned 2023 Champions at World Finals
November 5, 2023
All dirt roads led to the brightest lights, the largest fireworks, the biggest stage and the most prestigious trophies at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Saturday night. Basking in the rays of those glowing honors were Brad Sweet, Matt Sheppard and Bobby Pierce. For the first two drivers, it was a familiar sight as Sweet
STILL GOING STRONG: Tim Fuller Returns to Victory Lane on World Finals’ Penultimate Night
November 4, 2023
Tim Fuller read the track correctly to make his way around Anthony Perrego for his third Series win of the season Tim Fuller made the long drive from Watertown, NY to Charlotte, NC for one reason. He just loves to race. After a decorated career that has spanned over 30 years and counting, and an