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
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
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
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
The City of Oswego has been transformed into the dirt Modified capital of the world this week to celebrate Racing’s Biggest Party – Super DIRT Week 51. Nearly 300 cars are already entered among the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds, DIRTcar 358 Modifieds, DIRTcar Sportsman and DIRTcar Pro Stocks – all vying for a
The season-long journey for three premier series comes to its grand finale at The Dirt Track at Charlotte for the World of Outlaws World Finals, Nov. 1-4 All four nights will feature the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series and Super DIRTcar Series
Third–generation driver Justin Stone is taking a journey into Big Block Modified racing step by step with Super DIRTcar Series races and first attempt at running the Billy Whittaker Cars 200 When Justin Stone’s father told him he was getting a car one summer, the young college student never realized the journey it would take
The best drivers from around the northeast and beyond will gather in Oswego, NY for Super DIRT Week 51, Oct. 2-8. So far, nearly 300 cars are entered, showing record numbers for the Super DIRTcar Series and DIRTcar 358 Modified divisions, while the Sportsman and Pro Stocks continue to grow. Currently, 21 of the drivers
McCreadie will drive the Altas Paving #66 Big Block and 358 Modified at Super DIRT Week 51 Tim McCreadie is coming home. Home to family. Home to friends. Home to where his racing origins began. And home for unfinished business at Super DIRT Week. The Watertown, NY native has an opulent racing resume, highlighted by
World Racing Group expanded its executive team by adding Charlie Mellilo as its Chief Media and Marketing Officer. Most recently, Charlie led Global Client Services for Endeavor Streaming, the direct-to-consumer technology division of Endeavor. In his new role, Charlie will oversee all areas of content creation, production, distribution and marketing for all World Racing Group
Peter Britten’s had enough. He’s had enough of sitting around. He’s had enough of watching others make laps at dirt tracks he should be at. And he’s had enough of seeing his #21A Modified sit stationary in the garage. After putting his racing on pause in August due to a finger injury, the Aussie is
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
By Mike Warren When Kenny Tremont steps into his racecar on Saturday at Albany-Saratoga Speedway, it’ll be a history-making moment in a career filled with memories. Earlier this season, the West Sand Lake, NY driver announced he’d hang up his helmet at the end of the season. That means when the Super DIRTcar Series battles
Max McLaughlin sat in the lead at the halfway point of the Billy Whittaker Cars 200 last year. His car, strong. His confidence, high. Then, he watched most of the field behind him pit. “They all pitted behind me, and I saw that and was like, ‘Damn.’ I knew it was gone there,” McLaughlin said,
Like the ball dropping in Times Square, the first load of clay dropping onto Oswego Speedway signified a new year and new beginning for Super DIRT Week Thursday morning. Its golden anniversary was celebrated in 2022 during the 50th running, while year 51 starts the road to its centennial. New red and white flags line
DIRTcar Racing and Weedsport Speedway officials have called off Sunday’s Cavalcade Cup events due to wet grounds from heavy overnight rains combined with unsettled weather the rest of the day forecasted by Wayne Mahar’s Precision Weather Service. The DIRTcar 358 Feature, ESS Feature, and the DIRTcar Sportsman Classic scheduled for today will be completed on
Super DIRT Week, the biggest dirt racing event in the northeast, returns to Oswego with more racing action and family activities than ever before, Oct. 2-8. Bringing in more than 30,000 people throughout the week – nearly doubling the town’s population – the 51st edition of Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway presents a full
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
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
The 2023 edition of the World of Outlaws World Finals at The Dirt Track at Charlotte is not only bringing more for the fans, but more for the drivers. While fans will see the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models and Super DIRTcar Series Big