Tag: Peter Britten

2/16/22 — Volusia Speedway Park

February 17, 2022

Feature (30 Laps): 1. 21A-Peter Britten[3]; 2. 98H-Jimmy Phelps[1]; 3. 2L-Jack Lehner[4]; 4. 23C-Kyle Coffey[9]; 5. 99L-Larry Wight[8]; 6. 88-Mat Williamson[6]; 7. 44-Stewart Friesen[2]; 8. 8H-Max McLaughlin[20]; 9. 118-Jim Britt[12]; 10. 19-Tim Fuller[5]; 11. 12S-Darren Smith[13]; 12. 3H-Justin Haers[7]; 13. 14-CG Morey[15]; 14. 9S-Matt Sheppard[22]; 15. 35LJ-LJ Lombardo[11]; 16. 35M-Mike Mahaney[10]; 17. 16X-Dan Creeden[21]; 18.

‘WE GOT A GATAH!’: Britten edges Phelps by 0.025 seconds for first DIRTcar Nationals win

February 17, 2022

The hunger in Peter Britten was visible. Wild and untamed. He threw his Big Block Modified into every corner with an anger, scaring any rut more than it intimidated him. Tuesday night, it cost him a win. Wednesday night, a different story. However, just as hellaciously entertaining. When the white flag was revealed during the

VICTOR FREEZE: Stewart Friesen wins barn burner over Peter Britten at DIRTcar Nationals

February 16, 2022

Ripped from the pages of the greatest fiction stories, like those featuring epic duels between Mr. Freeze and Batman, Stewart Friesen and Peter Britten created a live-action duel of epic proportions at Volusia Speedway Park. However, there were no fancy gadgets or corny catchphrases, just two hellacious 800hp Big Block Modifieds wheeled by men throwing

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Big Blocks head south to chase DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator title

February 14, 2022

The Beasts of the Northeast have awakened from their hibernation with an appetite for gators. Before the championship season kicks off in March, the Super DIRTcar Series will have some fun in the sun for a week’s worth of racing at Volusia Speedway Park for the 51st DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 14-19. Monday will be a

A LOOK BACK: Relive some of the top 2021 Super DIRTcar Series moments

December 31, 2021

Before stepping into the 2022 Super DIRTcar Series season, featuring a new $200,000 overall championship purse, several new tracks and the 50th NAPA Super DIRT Week, there’s much to celebrate about 2021. From the Series return to full-time racing to multiple fan-favorite victories, the Super DIRTcar Series produced another season of unforgettable thrills that will

DRIVER HIGHLIGHTS: A look back at Super DIRTcar Series drivers’ 2021 season

December 21, 2021

The 2021 class of Super DIRTcar Series full-time drivers was one of the most robust groups in series history with 12 championships and 171 wins between them and half the field under 30. The year proved to be a career year for some, while others will focus on regrouping for the 2022 season, starting in

STRONG FOUNDATION: Peter Britten focusing on improving fitness, weak points for 2022

December 15, 2021

Peter Britten was finally able to lay a foundation he could stand on this year in preparation to build a strong 2022 Super DIRTcar Series season and go after his first championship. The Queensland, Australia driver had a career year in 2021, securing his second Super DIRTcar Series win and finishing fourth in the Series

THRUSTERS ENGAGE: Brett “The Jet” Hearn claims emotional victory during NGK NTK World Finals

November 7, 2021

CONCORD, NC – Brett Hearn looked to the sea of phone lights and emphatic fans in near shock. His head fell to the roof of his #20 Big Block Modified and stayed there for a couple of seconds, fists clinched. The Hall of Famer has more than 100 Super DIRTcar Series win, more than 400

11/06/21 — The Dirt Track at Charlotte

November 6, 2021

Feature 30 Laps | 00:18:57.061 – 1. 20-Brett Hearn[1]; 2. 9S-Matt Sheppard[6]; 3. 21A-Peter Britten[2]; 4. 111-Demetrios Drellos[5]; 5. 88-Mat Williamson[3]; 6. 3-Justin Haers[9]; 7. 32CC-Max McLaughlin[30]; 8. 84Y-Alex Yankowski[10]; 9. 98H-Jimmy Phelps[8]; 10. 91-Billy Decker[14]; 11. 19-Tim Fuller[11]; 12. 2L-Jack Lehner[17]; 13. 32R-Ronnie Davis III[13]; 14. 35-Mike Mahaney[15]; 15. 8-Rich Scagliotta[29]; 16. 42P-Pat Ward[16];

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Matt Sheppard Poised to Make History at NGK NTK World Finals, 2nd through 4th in Points Locked in Tight Battle

November 1, 2021

CONCORD, NC – This weekend (Nov. 4-6), the Beasts of the Northeast fly south and join their World of Outlaws brethren on the biggest stage in dirt racing: The Dirt Track at Charlotte’s NGK NTK World of Outlaws World Finals. Matt Sheppard has a Series-high eighth title clinched but Mat Williamson, Billy Decker, and Peter

THE BEASTS ARE BACK: Peter Britten among Super DIRTcar Series stars excited for NGK NTK World Finals return

October 25, 2021

With the roar of NAPA Super DIRT Week now a faded echo across Lake Ontario, the Beasts of the Northeast are heading south to tame the hunger of another marquee event. For the first time since 2019, the Super DIRTcar Series will return to the Dirt Track at Charlotte in November (4-6) for the NGK

10/05/21 — Brewerton Speedway

October 5, 2021

BREWERTON, NY – Mat Williamson finished the $10,000-to-win Demon 100 on top after race-long leader Larry Wight broke with seven laps to go. Williamson outran 2021 Brewerton track champion Jimmy Phelps who finished second. Australian Peter Britten lost his power steering after 20 laps but somehow still managed to muscle his way onto the podium.

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Demon 100 kicks off Racing’s Biggest Party with a dose of Big Blocks at Brewerton

October 1, 2021

BREWERTON, NY – Crisp air, clear skies, and changing leaves are all upon us for the greatest week in dirt racing. Add a little sulfur to the mix Tuesday night at Brewerton Speedway and “The Demon” awakens. The 49th annual NAPA Super DIRT Week hits the ground running with the $10,000-to-win Demon 100 at Brewerton

ALL DIRT ROADS: Exciting 2021 Super DIRTcar Series, World of Outlaws seasons building to history-making NGK NTK World Finals

September 27, 2021

The year-long journey of thrills, relentless grind and glory for the three premier dirt racing series in the country is less than two months away from converging to a history-making finale. The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series, while on different roads,

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Headlines Massive Malta Weekend

September 24, 2021

MALTA, NY – The Great Race Place, as Albany-Saratoga Speedway is known, hosts the Super DIRTcar Series for a 100-lap, $10,000-to-win, NAPA Super DIRT Week qualifier on Saturday, Sept. 25. Dave Farney’s double checkered flag display will mark the 18th completed Series race at the dynamic, multi-groove, Malta, NY facility where Series stars like Matt

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Third Annual Gerald Haers Memorial set to pay big

September 14, 2021

CANANDAIGUA, NY – For the third time, Land of Legends Raceway will honor the life and legacy of Gerald Haers with the Gerald Haers Memorial (Sept. 18); a 100-lap Super DIRTcar Series Feature. But for the first time, the race will be a points-paying Super DIRTcar Series Feature, raising the stakes and prizes. The winner

8/4/21 – Land of Legends Raceway

August 4, 2021

Feature (60 Laps) 1. 21A-Peter Britten [2][$7,500]; 2. 25R-Erick Rudolph [10][$4,000]; 3. 19F-Tim Fuller [1][$2,500]; 4. 98H-Jimmy Phelps [5][$1,800]; 5. 2L-Jack Lehner [25][$1,600]; 6. 99L-Larry Wight [4][$1,400]; 7. 44F-Stewart Friesen [11][$1,300]; 8. 88W-Mat Williamson [3][$1,200]; 9. 83X-Tim Sears [20][$1,100]; 10. 9S-Matt Sheppard [6][$1,000]; 11. 91D-Billy Decker [8][$800]; 12. 32CC-Max Mclaughlin [19][$700]; 13. 111D-Demetrios Drellos [7][$600];

LEGEND OF THE BATMAN: Peter Britten earns emotional Land of Legends win

August 4, 2021

Hidden from fans and competitors in the seat of his #21A Big Block Modified, Peter Britten couldn’t hold back the tears. He won. Finally. Again. After claiming his first career Super DIRTcar Series win in 2017, the Australian had used everything in his utility belt to land in Victory Lane again with the Series. However,

DOUBLE THE FUN: Land of Legends kicks off Series racing in August with Double Features

July 28, 2021

CANANDAIGUA, NY – Big Block Modified fans are in for a rare treat when the Super DIRTcar Series begins an important stretch of racing in August. The Series will race two championship points paying 60-lap Features in one day on Aug. 4 at Land of Legends Raceway, including the makeup for the Liberty 100. The

NAMES OF FAME: Two Super DIRTcar stars to be inducted into Hall of Fame before Weedsport’s Hall of Fame 100

July 21, 2021

WEEDSPORT, NY – The Super DIRTcar Series returns to Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, July 25, for the Hall of Fame 100 – a $10,000-to-win NAPA Super DIRT Week XLIX Qualifier for the Billy Whittaker Cars 200. It’s an event that bears its name from another historic event that takes place three days prior. On Thursday,