Super DIRTcar Series
Encyclopedia
The Super DIRTcar Series is a modified racing
series in the United States. It races primarily in the Northeastern United States
with a few dates in the Midwestern United States
, Florida, and Canada
. Advance Auto Parts
has been the series' title sponsor since 1999.
The series is sanctioned by World Racing Group (DIRT Motorsports Inc.). World Racing sanctions sprint car racing
for the World of Outlaws
, dirt late model
racing in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series
, and 467 cubic inch big block modified racing in the Super DIRTcar Series which produce 650-800 horsepower. It sanctions over 4000 races per year under the UMP
DIRTcar banner and it owns seven speedways.
. The 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 feature event (the Rite Aid 200) was televised on SPEED. The 1980 race was televised live on ESPN
, the 1985 event was televised live on TNN
, and the entire Super Dirt Series was televised live on Empire Sports Net from mid-1996 until late 1999. Every Super Dirt Week since 1980 has been shown on cable television. The feature event pays $50,000 to the winner.
Other high-profile events include; Mr. Dirt Track USA which is hosted at Lebanon Valley Speedway which is 100 laps and pays $17,500 to win; and the Eastern States 200, run at Fulton Speedway, which is 200 laps and pays $20,000 to win. The Series champion is crowned each year at the season finale, The DIRTcar World Finals at the Dirt Track at Charlotte.
70 Danny Johnson
56 Billy Decker
51 Bob McCreadie
51 Alan Johnson
28 Jack Johnson
27 Steve Paine
26 Doug Hoffman
21 Matt Sheppard
19 Tim Fuller
19 Tim McCreadie
17 Gary Tomkins
16 Jimmy Horton
13 Kenny Tremont
10 Jimmy Phelps
9 Kenny Brightbill
8 Frank Cozze
7 Billy Pauch
7 Jeff Heotzler
6 Dave Lape
6 Joe Plazek
6 Dale Planck
5 Will Cagle
5 Pete Bicknell
4 Carl Reynolds
4 Merv Treichler
4 C.D. Coville
4 Kevin Collins
4 Bobby Varin
4 J.R. Heffner
3 Charlie Rudolph
3 Chuck McKee
3 Pat Ward
3 Andy Bachetti
3 Stewart Friesen
2 Mike McLaughlin
2 Don McGinnis
2 Tommy Corellis
2 Davey Moore
2 Rich Ricci Jr
2 Pat O'Brien
2 Vic Coffey
2 Ryan Phelps
1 Bernie Griffin
1 Lou Lazzaro
1 Chuck Akulis
1 Harvey Hainer
1 Dick Larkin
1 Gary Iulg
1 Ken Brenn Jr
1 Larry Brolsma
1 Freddy Brightbill
1 Richie Eurich
1 Ken Schrader
1 Geoff Bodine
1 Mike Romano
1 Reggie Ruggerio
1 Walt Mitchell
1 Doug Worthing
1 Ron Smoker
1 Richie Tobias Jr
1 Danny O'Brien
1 Jimmy Hauser
1 Eddie Marshall
1 Steve Poirier
1 Kevin Bolland
1 Ricky Elliott
1 Keith Hoffman
1 H.J. Bunting
1 Duane Howard
1 Craig Von Dohren
1 Tommy Sears
1 Larry Wight
73 drivers have won at least 1 event
Most DIRTcar titles: Brett Hearn (7)
Most wins in a season: 10 (Brett Hearn 2002, Billy Decker 2008)
Consecutive wins: 3 (Alan Johnson 2002 & 1983, Danny Johnson 1989, Brett Hearn 2001, Billy Decker 2008, Matt Sheppard 2009)
Most seasons with at least 1 win: Brett Hearn (27)
Consecutive seasons with at least one win: 17 (Danny Johnson & Brett Hearn)
Different track wins: Danny Johnson (30)
Tracks raced at: 45
Modified racing
Modified stock car racing, also known as Modified racing or simply Modified, is one of the oldest types of racing in the United States, dating back to the days of the post-World War II coupes. The name for modified racing cars come from the fact that they are not stock but, rather, modified...
series in the United States. It races primarily in the Northeastern United States
Northeastern United States
The Northeastern United States is a region of the United States as defined by the United States Census Bureau.-Composition:The region comprises nine states: the New England states of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont; and the Mid-Atlantic states of New...
with a few dates in the Midwestern United States
Midwestern United States
The Midwestern United States is one of the four U.S. geographic regions defined by the United States Census Bureau, providing an official definition of the American Midwest....
, Florida, and Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts
Advance Auto Parts , headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, is the second-largest retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. AAP was founded in 1932 and had 2008 sales of approx. $5.1B...
has been the series' title sponsor since 1999.
The series is sanctioned by World Racing Group (DIRT Motorsports Inc.). World Racing sanctions sprint car racing
Sprint car racing
Sprint cars are high-powered race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short oval or circular dirt or paved tracks. Sprint car racing is popular in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa....
for the World of Outlaws
World of Outlaws
The World of Outlaws is an American motorsports sanctioning body. The body sanctions two major national touring series. It is best known for sanctioning a national tour of sprint cars. It later purchased a national tour of late model stockcars called the World of Outlaws Late Model Series...
, dirt late model
Late model
A "late model car" is a car which has been recently designed or manufactured, often the latest model. The term is broadly used in car racing, and often appears in common use, as in "The officer was driving an unmarked, late model sedan."There is no precise...
racing in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series
World of Outlaws Late Model Series
The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is a racing championship series for dirt late model stock cars currently owned by World Racing Group. It competes on a national tour of the United States and Canada on dirt ovals...
, and 467 cubic inch big block modified racing in the Super DIRTcar Series which produce 650-800 horsepower. It sanctions over 4000 races per year under the UMP
United Midwestern Promoters
United Midwestern Promoters is a short track racing sanctioning body in the United States that sanctions short track racing on dirt race tracks from 1/5 mile in length to in length. UMP currently sanctions eight different racing divisions on over 100 tracks in 19 states and one province in Canada...
DIRTcar banner and it owns seven speedways.
Events
The premiere event in the series is the Super DIRT Week at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, New YorkSyracuse, New York
Syracuse is a city in and the county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States, the largest U.S. city with the name "Syracuse", and the fifth most populous city in the state. At the 2010 census, the city population was 145,170, and its metropolitan area had a population of 742,603...
. The 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 feature event (the Rite Aid 200) was televised on SPEED. The 1980 race was televised live on ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
, the 1985 event was televised live on TNN
TNN Motor Sports/TNN Sports
TNN Sports was a unit of The Nashville Network, and later as The National Network . TNN Sports aired Motorsports events from 1983–2003, the XFL in 2001, and Arena Football League games from 2000–2003-History:It all began when the network launched in 1983...
, and the entire Super Dirt Series was televised live on Empire Sports Net from mid-1996 until late 1999. Every Super Dirt Week since 1980 has been shown on cable television. The feature event pays $50,000 to the winner.
Other high-profile events include; Mr. Dirt Track USA which is hosted at Lebanon Valley Speedway which is 100 laps and pays $17,500 to win; and the Eastern States 200, run at Fulton Speedway, which is 200 laps and pays $20,000 to win. The Series champion is crowned each year at the season finale, The DIRTcar World Finals at the Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Champions
- 2011 Matt Sheppard
- 2010 Matt Sheppard
- 2009 Brett Hearn
- 2008 Billy Decker
- 2007 Brett Hearn
- 2006 Alan Johnson
- 2005 Tim Fuller
- 2004 Gary Tomkins
- 2003 Alan Johnson
- 2002 Alan Johnson
- 2001 Brett Hearn
- 2000 Steve Paine
- 1999 Danny Johnson
- 1998 Billy Decker
- 1997 Danny Johnson / Brett Hearn
- 1996 Brett Hearn
- 1995 Bob McCreadie
- 1994 Bob McCreadie
- 1993 Brett Hearn
- 1992 Danny Johnson
- 1991 Doug Hoffman
- 1990 Brett Hearn
- 1989 Danny Johnson
- 1988 Jack Johnson
- 1987 Jack Johnson
- 1986 Charlie Rudolph
- 1985 Jack Johnson
- 1984 Jack Johnson
- 1983 Alan Johnson
- 1982 Jack Johnson
- 1981 Alan Johnson
- 1980 Jack Johnson
- 1979 Will Cagle
- 1978 Will Cagle
- 1977 Dave Lape
- 1976 Will Cagle
Rookie of the Year Winners
- 2011
- 2010 Lance Willix
- 2009 Rich Scagliotta
- 2008 Larry Wight
- 2007 Mike Bowman
- 2006 Kenny Stafford
- 2005 Stewart Friesen
- 2004 Justin Haers
- 2003 Matt Sheppard
- 2002 Joe Beyea
- 2001 Frankie Caprara
- 2000 Jeff Brownell Jr
- 1999 Josh Skarzenski
- 1998 Todd Milton
- 1997 Tim McCreadieTim McCreadieTim McCreadie is an American Dirt Late Model racing driver. He currently drives the #39 Sweeteners Plus Late Model. In 2007 he ran a partial schedule in NASCAR West Series, ARCA RE/MAX Series, NASCAR Busch Series, and World of Outlaws Late Model Series.-Racing career:As a youth, McCreadie raced go...
- 1996 Vic Coffey
- 1995 Tim Fuller
- 1994 Jamie Mills
- 1993 Scott Scrader
- 1992 Ricky Elliott
- 1991 Lenny Boyd
- 1990 Scott Prentice
- 1989 John Ventura
- 1988 Mike Jeffery
- 1987 Steve Behrent
- 1986 Jim Ruston
- 1985 Rich Burgess
- 1984 Ray Underwood
- 1983 Jimmy Begolo
- 1982 Randy Glenski
- 1981 Craig Keel
- 1980 Roger Phelps
- 1979 Jim Jarvis
- 1978 Jerry Knox
- 1977 Rick Martell
Win List
106 Brett Hearn70 Danny Johnson
56 Billy Decker
51 Bob McCreadie
51 Alan Johnson
28 Jack Johnson
27 Steve Paine
26 Doug Hoffman
21 Matt Sheppard
19 Tim Fuller
19 Tim McCreadie
17 Gary Tomkins
16 Jimmy Horton
13 Kenny Tremont
10 Jimmy Phelps
9 Kenny Brightbill
8 Frank Cozze
7 Billy Pauch
7 Jeff Heotzler
6 Dave Lape
6 Joe Plazek
6 Dale Planck
5 Will Cagle
5 Pete Bicknell
4 Carl Reynolds
4 Merv Treichler
4 C.D. Coville
4 Kevin Collins
4 Bobby Varin
4 J.R. Heffner
3 Charlie Rudolph
3 Chuck McKee
3 Pat Ward
3 Andy Bachetti
3 Stewart Friesen
2 Mike McLaughlin
2 Don McGinnis
2 Tommy Corellis
2 Davey Moore
2 Rich Ricci Jr
2 Pat O'Brien
2 Vic Coffey
2 Ryan Phelps
1 Bernie Griffin
1 Lou Lazzaro
1 Chuck Akulis
1 Harvey Hainer
1 Dick Larkin
1 Gary Iulg
1 Ken Brenn Jr
1 Larry Brolsma
1 Freddy Brightbill
1 Richie Eurich
1 Ken Schrader
1 Geoff Bodine
1 Mike Romano
1 Reggie Ruggerio
1 Walt Mitchell
1 Doug Worthing
1 Ron Smoker
1 Richie Tobias Jr
1 Danny O'Brien
1 Jimmy Hauser
1 Eddie Marshall
1 Steve Poirier
1 Kevin Bolland
1 Ricky Elliott
1 Keith Hoffman
1 H.J. Bunting
1 Duane Howard
1 Craig Von Dohren
1 Tommy Sears
1 Larry Wight
73 drivers have won at least 1 event
Records
Most career wins: Brett Hearn (106)Most DIRTcar titles: Brett Hearn (7)
Most wins in a season: 10 (Brett Hearn 2002, Billy Decker 2008)
Consecutive wins: 3 (Alan Johnson 2002 & 1983, Danny Johnson 1989, Brett Hearn 2001, Billy Decker 2008, Matt Sheppard 2009)
Most seasons with at least 1 win: Brett Hearn (27)
Consecutive seasons with at least one win: 17 (Danny Johnson & Brett Hearn)
Different track wins: Danny Johnson (30)
Tracks raced at: 45