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
Tag: SummerFAST
2024 SCHEDULE: New Venues, Series Staples Await Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds
December 1, 2023
After a history-making 2023, the Super DIRTcar Series is turning toward an exciting 2024. The Beasts of the Northeast will travel to six different states and Canada, kicking off with Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 14-17, and concluding with the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at
BACK AT IT: Matt Sheppard Conquers SummerFAST Finale With Land of Legends Win, Event Title
August 17, 2023
Sheppard outdueled Mike Mahaney for Land of Legends Raceway win, extends Series points lead by 15 points After finishing runner-up in five of the last seven races, Matt Sheppard broke through and claimed his third victory of the championship season at Land of Legends Raceway Wednesday night. The win also secured his second consecutive SummerFAST
Rain Cancels Fulton Speedway Portion of SummerFAST
August 15, 2023
Heavy overnight rain in the Fulton, NY area that’s continued into the morning and expected to persist throughout the day has canceled Tuesday’s SummerFAST program at Fulton Speedway. The decision comes after Super DIRTcar Series and track officials worked closely with meteorologist Wayne Mahar from Precision Weather Service and monitoring the local weather over the
‘TIL THE END: Mat Williamson Wins Barn Burner Against Matt Sheppard in SummerFAST Opener at Brewerton
August 15, 2023
Williamson makes late race charge to score fourth win of the championship season and cuts into Matt Sheppard’s points lead Mat Williamson and Matt Sheppard opened SummerFAST with a duel for the ages at Brewerton Speedway Monday night. From nose-to-tail to side-by-side, Williamson and Sheppard left fans at the edge of their seats in the
STEADY GROWTH: Track Promoter Cory Reed Excited About SummerFAST Potential, Encouraged by Northeast Growth
August 14, 2023
Cory Reed talks 2023 SummerFAST, strengthening DIRTcar Northeast, and his future hopes for the region In three decades of working in the northeast, Cory Reed has seen the region’s racing divisions go through a plethora of changes. And what he’s seen recently has him excited about the future. Reed, of Port Byron, NY, is the
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series takes over Central New York for Second Annual SummerFAST
August 11, 2023
The Super DIRTcar Series tour gets ready for three straight nights of racing at Brewerton Speedway (Aug. 14), Fulton Speedway (Aug. 15), and Land of Legends Raceway (Aug. 16). For a second year in a row, the stars of the Super DIRTcar Series are headed to Central New York to battle it out for the
CONTINUE TO CLIMB: First Series Win Outside of Albany-Saratoga Boosts New Confidence For Mike Mahaney
August 9, 2023
Knowing he can win outside of Albany-Saratoga Speedway with the Super DIRTcar Series, Mahaney looks to bring to confidence to the three-day SummerFAST event Mike Mahaney jumped and cheered on top of his Big Block Modified in Autodrome Drummond’s Victory Lane, celebrating like he’d won his first race. While it was his first Super DIRTcar
1 MONTH ALERT: SummerFAST Returns For Fan-Favorite Big Block Speedweek
July 14, 2023
SummerFAST is set to return in August, bringing three races in three days for the Super DIRTcar Series. The Beasts of the Northeast will kick off SummerFAST at Brewerton Speedway, Monday, Aug. 14, then return to Fulton Speedway on Tuesday, Aug. 15, before the Series makes its second trip of the year to Land of
THIRD TIME’S A CHARM:Tim Sears Jr. prepares to make third season on tour his most successful yet
March 16, 2023
The saying “third time’s a charm” is one Tim Sears Jr. hopes works in his favor this year. The Central Square, NY native is coming back for his third full-time season with the Super DIRTcar Series, looking to improve on last season’s 11th place finish in points. Even though Sears Jr. hasn’t raced since the
2023 SCHEDULE: 51st Super DIRT Week, Return to Canada Highlight New Super DIRTcar Series Season
December 8, 2022
The Beasts of the Northeast will venture to six different states, and Canada, for a nearly 30-race schedule After making history at Super DIRT Week and ending the season in thrilling fashion, the Super DIRTcar Series is building to an exciting 2023 season. For the first time in 16 years, the Series will visit six different states
DETAIL ORIENTED: Adam Pierson building off notebook for improvements in rookie season
September 1, 2022
After a runner-up finish to Matt Sheppard during SummerFAST, Pierson is seeing his early-season lessons pay off for a strong end to his rookie year Adam Pierson comes from a long line of race car drivers. His father was a driver along with his grandfather and uncles. At the age of 16, his father put
LEGEND’S LAND: Matt Sheppard wins SummerFAST finale at Land of Legends, event championship
August 19, 2022
Sheppard became the inaugural SummerFAST champion Thursdsay night, while Adam Pierson lands first podium finish of the season Eight-time and defending Super DIRTcar Series champion Matt Sheppard proved again Thursday night at Land of Legends Raceway why he’s a champion. Consistency. Winning consistency. During the inaugural Super DIRTcar Series SummerFAST speedweek event, Sheppard finished third
Rain cancels Fulton Speedway SummerFAST event
August 17, 2022
Due to heavy afternoon showers creating saturated grounds at Fulton Speedway, Super DIRTcar Series and track officials have been forced to cancel Wednesday night’s SummerFAST event at the Fulton, NY track. While the event will not be made up, SummerFAST continues Thursday, Aug. 18, at Land of Legends Raceway to conclude the inaugural speedweek event,
“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,
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).
WHERE IT ALL BEGAN: TIM SEARS JR. SET TO COMPETE AT HOME TRACKS DURING NEW YORK’S INAUGURAL SUMMERFAST EVENT
August 11, 2022
The Central New York native looks to bring his “A-game” when the Super DIRTcar Series pulls into tracks that gave him his start Tim Sears Jr. grew up watching his father and uncle compete in the world of DIRTcar Racing around New York for as long as he can remember. He was always in the
SLOW AND STEADY: Anthony Perrego finding steady improvement in rookie season
August 4, 2022
Taking notes from those around him, Perrego continues to build a solid foundation in hopes of vying for a Super DIRTcar Series championship, currently sitting second in points While the 2022 season is considered Anthony Perrego’s official rookie year with the Super DIRTcar Series, you might never guess looking his current stats. Perrego, of Walden,
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.
‘WIN EVERY RACE’: Larry Wight, team refocused for 2022 campaign
March 3, 2022
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Only milliseconds could measure Larry Wight’s lightning response to his goals for 2022 – “Win every race.” The certain confidence stems from the restructuring of LJL Racing over the off-season with the team downsizing from a three-car team to a one-car team with Wight. By combining all their best efforts into one car, the Phoenix,