At 65 years old, Brett Hearn isn’t done collecting accolades and he isn’t done racing. A month before heading south to compete with the Super DIRTcar Series during Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (Feb. 14-17), Hearn was inducted into the Eastern Motorsports Press Association Hall of Fame. Already in the Northeast Dirt Motorsports Hall of
Jack Lehner is looking for one thing when the Super DIRTcar Series returns to Volusia Speedway Park in February—redemption. The Saratoga Springs, NY driver led 2023’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals finale until the final lap when Mat Williamson snuck by him in traffic, dropping him to second. It’s a heartbreak that lingers with Lehner.
The Super DIRTcar Series will make a second stop at Albany-Saratoga Speedway in June in honor of Hall of Fame motorsports journalist Don Davies. The Don Davies NY Modifieds 76 will run on Tuesday, June 25, as a tribute to Davies who died of cancer in August. Davies and his wife Jo Ann have been
Steve Bernard finally lived out his dream of joining the Super DIRTcar Series in 2023, overcoming a painful roadblock to get there. The Granby, QC driver was ready to join the tour in 2022 but injured his back during an off-season training session. After racing at DIRTcar Nationals he found the injury was too severe
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
Matt Caprara has climbed step by step in his racing career, going from Sportsman to 358 Modifeds to Big Blocks, and in 2024 he’ll make his biggest leap yet. The 18-year-old, from Clayton, NY, is set to join the Super DIRTcar Series full time and chase the Rookie of the Year title. Next season will
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
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
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
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
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 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
Running a Big Block Modified and racing in the United States was only a dream to Felix Roy before the 2023 season. But after a full year of racing the U.S., the 18-year-old, from Napierville, QC, is now a Super DIRTcar Series Rookie of the Year and one of the most talked about young talents
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
