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Mr. DIRTcar Championships Geared Up For Stretch Run In October

Posted Tuesday, Sep 30, 2008

Weedsport, NY  DIRTcar Racing NorthEast’s 33rd consecutive year is heading down the homestretch as teams strap down for a full slate of high-paying extra-distance Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series races in October.

Super DIRT Week ’08 Supported All Year By Bicknell Racing Products

Posted Tuesday, Sep 30, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Bicknell Racing Products once again is proud to continue it’s support of Super DIRT Week and the season-long contingency programs for all three of DIRTcar Racing NorthEast’s open-wheel divisions.

Gater Racing News Staff Looking Good Again At Super DIRT Week

Posted Monday, Sep 29, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Gater Racing News will be presenting the "Best Appearing Car and Crew Award" this year in all of DIRTcar Racing NorthEast’s three major open-wheel touring divisions competing during Super DIRT Week XXXVII.

Atlantic City Calling At Super DIRT Week For Area Auto 'Hard Luck' Driver

Posted Monday, Sep 29, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Bad luck can sometimes turn into good fortune, especially at Super DIRT Week in Syracuse when the “Hard Luck” Award means a weekend for two in Atlantic City, NJ courtesy of Area Auto Racing News.

Countdown to Super DIRT Week XXXVII

Posted Monday, Sep 29, 2008

Syracuse,NY  A day by day Countdown to Super DIRT Week XXXVII

Welch Beats Rain, Burnell To Win Mr. DIRTcar Street Stock Series At RWR

Posted Saturday, Sep 27, 2008

Elbridge, NY  Mike Welch added another accomplishment to his season Saturday night at the Rolling Wheels Raceway Park as won round two of the 2008 Mr. DIRTcar Street Stock Championship Series on World Series Weekend.

Stefanski Cops 1st Mr. DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Win At Rolling Wheels

Posted Saturday, Sep 27, 2008

Elbridge, NY  Two-time defending Mr. DIRTcar Pro Stock champ Pete Stefanski did something he had had never done before on Saturday night as he finally reached victory lane at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park.

Panunte Wins Over World In Rolling Wheels Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series

Posted Saturday, Sep 27, 2008

Elbridge, NY  Greg Panunte became the first two-time Hoosier Tire Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series race winner this season, leading flag-to-flag in the Taylor Rental 30 on Saturday night at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Update

Posted Friday, Sep 26, 2008

Evansville, IN  END OF THE BATTLES: Chalk up another UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model national championship for Dennis Erb Jr.

Rolling Wheels World Series Weekend Opening Day Activity Falls To Rain On Friday

Posted Friday, Sep 26, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Day one of the 22nd Annual World Series Race Weekend at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park has been cancelled due to persistent afternoon showers on Friday that failed to lift by post time.

Advance Auto Parts & Pullen’s Truck Center Host SDW Modified Qualifiers

Posted Friday, Sep 26, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Fast and furious Modified qualifying heat races backed by Advance Auto Parts and Pullen's Truck Center highlight the Friday program during Super DIRT Week XXXVII, Oct. 7-12, at the New York State Fairgrounds.

DIRTcar Roundup Website Provides

Posted Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008

Concord,NC  Have a question about the inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup By MyRaceLife.com?

Carlson Appeases The Need For Speed At Rolling Wheels Raceway

Posted Wednesday, Sep 24, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Confidence is at an all-time high for Pro Stock racer Don Carlson as he enters the Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series event during Rolling Wheels' World Series Weekend.

Rite Aid 200 A Sweet Deal For Top Rookie After $2,000 Freihofer's Bonus

Posted Monday, Sep 22, 2008

Weedsport, NY  2008 marks nearly a quarter-century of Super DIRT Week support from the famous Freihofer's Baking Company.

Ridley Fends Off Friesen For 1st Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series Win At Canandaigua

Posted Saturday, Sep 20, 2008

Canandaigua, NY  Kevin Ridley picked the right time to score his first victory of the year at Canandaigua Speedway in the Hoosier Tire Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Championship Series "Labatt Ice 45" on Saturday night.

Carlson Leads Ladouceur Across Stripe In Canandaigua Pro Stock Tour Triumph

Posted Saturday, Sep 20, 2008

Canandaigua, NY  Don Carlson held off the late race advances of Joey Ladouceur To win the Mr. DIRTcar Pro Stock Series RaceFest 30 at Canandaigua Speedway on Saturday night.

Sharon’s Toy Supports SDW Rite Aid 200 Top Finishers With $5,000

Posted Friday, Sep 19, 2008

Weedsport, NY  The tradition continues as Sharon and Charlie Loder return to Super DIRT Week to set up the familiar infield compound and support their favorite Big-Block Modified racers.

2008 Mr. DIRTcar Title Contenders Earn Points During Super DIRT Week

Posted Friday, Sep 19, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Super DIRT Week XXXVII at the New York State Fairgrounds continues to be an important stop for teams contending for titles in the overall 2008 Mr. DIRTcar Championships.

Rizzo Bags Mr. DIRTcar Street Stock Series Opener At Canandaigua

Posted Friday, Sep 19, 2008

Canandaigua, NY  Nick Rizzo claimed opening round honors in the Hoosier Tire Mr. DIRTcar Street Stock Championship Series showdown on Friday at the Canandaigua Speedway.

Phelps Fends Off Fuller For 1st Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Win At Canandaigua

Posted Friday, Sep 19, 2008

Canandaigua, NY  Jimmy Phelps traded the point with Tim Fuller twice over the final two circuits to cop his first DIRTcar Racing 358-Modified Championship on Saturday at Canandaigua Speedway.

Panunte Cops Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Wilkens Memorial At Humberstone

Posted Friday, Sep 19, 2008

Port Colborne, ONT  Port Colborne veteran Greg Panunte held off James Michael Friesen to win the 3rd Annual Trevor Wilkens Memorial on Friday evening at the new Humberstone Speedway.

Dig Safely New York Shows Super DIRT Week Support

Posted Thursday, Sep 18, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Dig Safely New York returns to the Syracuse Mile with a three-dimensional program, offering awards in three divisions during Super DIRT Week XXXVII, Oct. 7-12.

Canandaigua Speedway Hosts 2008 Mr. DIRTcar Street Stock Series Opener Friday

Posted Wednesday, Sep 17, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Canandaigua Speedway leads off the Mr. DIRTcar Street Stock post-race parade as part of the Labatt Blue RaceFest Weekend, September 19-20.

Holbrook Memorial Award Among Fastest To Go At Super DIRT Week

Posted Wednesday, Sep 17, 2008

Weedsport, NY  The memory of the late Maurice Holbrook will once more be honored by a $500 prize presented during Super DIRT Week XXXVII.

Moser UMP Fall Nationals on October 3rd & 4th!

Posted Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008

Evansville, IN  The Moser Engineering UMP Fall Nationals are set for October 3rd and 4th at Eldora Speedway in New Weston, OH. This is the final point race for UMP Late Models & UMP Modifieds!

N.Y.S.S.C.A. Membership Reaps Rewards At Super DIRT Week XXXVII

Posted Tuesday, Sep 16, 2008

Weedsport, NY  The New York State Stock Car Association continues in it’s second decade of Super DIRT Week support at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse on October 7-12, 2008.

Mid-State To Provide Golf Carts, Private Vehicles Require SDW Permits

Posted Monday, Sep 15, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Golf carts continue to be made available at the New York State Fairgrounds for use during Super DIRT Week XXXVII, October 7-12.

LaBatt Blue RaceFest Weekend Up Next At Canandaigua Speedway

Posted Monday, Sep 15, 2008

Weedsport, NY  The Advance Auto Parts Super DIRTcar Series stops at Canandaigua Speedway during the two-day LaBatt Blue RaceFest Weekend slated for September 19-20.

UMP DIRTcar Racing Update: Anticipation Begins To Build For Inaugural UMP DIRTcar Round-Up Oct. 15-18 At I-55 Raceway

Posted Sunday, Sep 14, 2008

Evansville, IN  THE BIG ONE: Just one month remains before the UMP DIRTcar Racing world will converge on Ken Schrader’s I-55 Raceway in Pevely, Mo.

Danny O’Brien Charges Into History With Drummond Mr. DIRTcar 358-Mod Win

Posted Saturday, Sep 13, 2008

Drummondville, QUE  Danny O'Brien held off brother Pat to earn $15,000 in the Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Championship Series showdown Saturday at Autodrome Drummond.

Gauvreau Captures Mr. DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Race At Edelweiss

Posted Saturday, Sep 13, 2008

Hull, QUE  Denis Gauvreau defended home soil Saturday by capturing the 100-lap Mr. DIRTcar Pro Stock Championship Series event at Autodrome Edelweiss.

Final 2008 DIRTcar NorthEast Regional Points Champions Declared

Posted Friday, Sep 12, 2008

Weedsport, NY  The chase for valuable points towards the lucrative 2008 DIRTcar Racing NorthEast Regional Championships ended over Labor Day Weekend with nine drivers rising to the top.

Rain Forces Cancellation of 358-Modified & Sportsman Mr. DIRTcar Events

Posted Friday, Sep 12, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Rain throughout the day forced track officials to cancel Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series events scheduled Friday at Brockville Ontario Speedway and Ransomville Speedway.

History On Horizon In Mr. DIRTcar 358-Modified Championship At Drummond

Posted Wednesday, Sep 10, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Autodrome Drummond hosts the biggest event in the past 57 years at the now modernized banked oval located one hour east of Montreal on the St-Francois River.

Rain Reeks Havoc On Mr. DIRTcar Series' In early September

Posted Monday, Sep 08, 2008

Weedsport, NY  Just two extra-distance races made their way into the record book over the weekend, without one event unaffected by the region-wide rains that have hampered DIRTcar NE’s 33rd successive season of operation in 2008.

Georgia’s Shane Clanton Collects First Career World 100

Posted Sunday, Sep 07, 2008

Rossburg,OH  Georgia’s Shane Clanton Collects Over $41,000 For First Career World 100 Triumph At Eldora Speedway

Rouse Wire-to-Wire In Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series Main At Merrittville

Posted Saturday, Sep 06, 2008

Thorold, ONT  Brad Rouse headed a Merrittville Speedway Tour-de-Force on Saturday night as the invading Sportsman contingent was fed a strong dose of home cooking.

DIRTcar Racing Partners With MyRaceLife.com On Inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup at I-55 Raceway

Posted Friday, Sep 05, 2008

Concord, NC  World Racing Group and 4D Media, Inc., announced today that MyRaceLife.com will be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural UMP DIRTcar Roundup at I-55 Raceway.

Mr. DIRTcar NorthEast Point Battles Rage On After Labor Day

Posted Friday, Sep 05, 2008

Weedsport, NY  The 2008 overall Hoosier Tire Mr. DIRTcar Championships are now in full gear after the Labor Day holiday, with point pictures now coming into clear view for top teams chasing DIRTcar Racing NorthEast’s highest honor.

Record purse for South Buxton’s

Posted Wednesday, Sep 03, 2008

Blenheim,ONT  South Buxton Raceway is gearing up for its biggest show of the season – and biggest purse in the track’s 37-year history.

Ruggiero Romps In Rolling Wheels Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series Show

Posted Monday, Sep 01, 2008

Elbridge, NY  Recently crowned Orange County Fair Speedway Champion Mike Ruggiero won the "Big Dog" 30-lap Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Modified Championship Series event on Labor Day at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park.