Drivers Highlight Importance of Guaranteed Starting Spots at Super DIRT Week 52
June 3, 2024
The first two guaranteed Billy Whittaker Cars 200 starting spots are up for grabs at Big Diamond Speedway and Selinsgrove Speedway
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRT Week Qualifiers Highlight Pennsylvania Swing for Super DIRTcar Series
May 31, 2024
The Series stops at Big Diamond Speedway on June 4, and Selinsgrove Speedway on June 5
Super DIRT Week 52 Continues to Build Racing’s Biggest Party at Oswego With New Schedule Lineup in 2024
December 4, 2023
The 52nd running of Super DIRT Week will set the stage for another historic spectacle with a schedule built to provide the best week possible for drivers and fans at Oswego Speedway. On track action has been moved a day earlier, putting all racing for the Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar 358 Modified, DIRTcar Sportsman and
AHEAD OF SCHEDULE: Mike Mahaney Hoping Early Prep Leads to Strong 2024 Super DIRTcar Series Season
November 30, 2023
With a Super DIRT Week guaranteed starting spot in his back pocket, Mike Mahaney was able to prepare for Racing’s Biggest Party earlier than he ever had before this year. The result: a career-best third-place finish in the Billy Whittaker Cars 200. He’s looking to take the same approach for another career-year in 2024, already
2024 Brings New Super DIRT Week Schedule; Billy Whittaker Cars 200 Now on Saturday
November 20, 2023
Super DIRT Week is bringing the racing action a day earlier in 2024 with on-track action moved up a day at Oswego Speedway, meaning the Billy Whittaker Cars 200 will now be a Saturday night spectacular. The week, Oct. 7-12, will still see the best drivers from around the region, and beyond, compete with the
SCHEDULE UPDATE: Rain Postpones Remaining Three Super DIRT Week Feature Events
October 7, 2023
Heavy rain moved over Oswego Speedway Saturday evening, with Precision Weather Service calling for more rain to fall before track crews would be able to return the racing surface to a safe and competitive condition, leading to the postponement of the remaining events to Sunday, Oct. 8. Super DIRT Week officials will reevaluate conditions in
TAKING SHAPE: Stewart Friesen, Halmar Team Find Stride in Time For Super DIRT Week 51
September 27, 2023
Stewart Friesen had to be patient. His summer results weren’t where he’d like them with his dirt program, but he was rebuilding. Rebuilding his motor program and refining his setups. In the last couple of weeks, his patience was rewarded. He won the Fonda 200 and the Malta Massive Weekend at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, finding his
Super DIRT Week Partners Continue to Bring Big Prizes For Drivers, Big Thrills For Fans
September 21, 2023
While Super DIRT Week enters a new era in year 51, the support from its partners continues to grow. The event boasts a more than $400,000 overall purse and provides more than $18,000 in special awards across all four divisions (Super DIRTcar Series, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman and DIRTcar Pro Stocks). The support of
Malta Massive Weekend at Albany-Saratoga to Honor Kenny Tremont Jr.’s Final Race
August 25, 2023
Kenny Tremont Jr. will hang up his helmet after the Malta Massive Weekend at Albany-Saratoga Speedway this year. To honor his final laps, the Super DIRTcar Series Feature on Saturday, Sept. 23, will be 115 laps and pay $11,500 to win – a nod to Tremont’s famed #115. “The right thing to do is to honor
Six Events Set to Award Super DIRT Week Guaranteed Starting Spots
May 22, 2023
Super DIRTcar Series drivers will have six chances to lock themselves into the prestigious Billy Whittaker Cars 200 at Super DIRT Week 51 this year. Six events – across four tracks – will award six drivers with the illustrious prize, guaranteeing them a starting spot in the 200-lap Feature at Oswego Speedway on Sunday, Oct.
NOT DONE YET: Legend Brett Hearn to debut new chassis at Orange County Fair Speedway
May 5, 2023
Using a new protoype chassis that he helped create, Brett Hearn takes to his home track where it all began to compete against the Series stars After arguably the most successful Dirt Modified racing career in history that has spanned five decades, Brett Hearn still isn’t done giving to the sport. The iconic driver will
A LOOK BACK: Future Hall of Famer Tim Fuller recounts career highlights after 30 years in racing
April 13, 2023
Ahead of his induction into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame, racing great Tim Fuller recounts winning Super DIRT Week, Super DIRTcar Series title When Tim Fuller received the call informing him of his induction into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame this summer, it brought several aspects of his professional life into
MOVING ON UP: Canadian Mathieu Desjardins signs on for rookie season with the Super DIRTcar Series
April 6, 2023
After competing in the DIRTcar 358 Modified division since 2016, Mathieu Desjardins looks to take the next step in a Big Block Modified When Mathieu Desjardins was listening to the Super DIRTcar Series race at Can-Am Speedway last season on DIRTVision, he didn’t know the following season people would be listening to him competing in
SINGLE FOCUS: Matt Sheppard prepares to compete for 10th Super DIRTcar Series title
March 9, 2023
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
FULL THROTTLE: Max McLaughlin Looks to Pick up Where he Left Off
January 26, 2023
After a fourth-place finish in 2022 Super DIRTcar Series points, McLaughlin is looking for wins right from the start in 2023 at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 15-18 Max McLaughlin left the 2022 Super DIRTcar Series season wanting more. He finished second in the season finale at the World of Outlaws World Finals, knowing
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
ONE FOR THE BOOKS: Anthony Perrego wins Rookie of the Year title after hard fought season
November 17, 2022
Perrego finished sixth in points and edged Marc Johnson for the Rookie of the Year title by 11 points While 2022 was Anthony Perrego’s rookie season on the Super DIRTcar Series tour, his season stats might make you think otherwise. Perrego, of Walden, NY, finished sixth in the points standings, assisted by five top-five finishes
NO MODIFICATIONS: Big Block Modified top contenders win Qualifying Heats
October 8, 2022
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
THIRD EYE: Mat Williamson hopeful to find momentum for third Super DIRT Week win
September 30, 2022
Williamson will aim to be the third driver in history to win three straight Super DIRT Week Big Block Modified titles Upon Mat Williamson’s approach to try and win his third straight Super DIRT Week title, he’s left with more uncertainties than years past. Tracks he and his Buzz Chew Racing team expected to run
SRI, Stock Car Steel & Aluminum Partners with DIRTcar Racing for Fall’s Biggest Races
September 26, 2022
SRI Performance, a household name in custom racing engines, high-performance parts and professional racing products, has partnered with DIRTcar Racing to present a variety of contingency awards for drivers competing in some of the biggest events on the fall racing calendar. Joining one of the most historic motorsports events of the year, the SRI Pole