Category | Auto racing |
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Country | United States, Canada |
Inaugural season | 1972 |
Constructors | Bicknell Racing Products · DKM Chassis · HigFab · PMC Race Cars · Teo Pro Car · Troyer Race Cars |
Tire suppliers | Hoosier Racing Tire |
Drivers' champion | Matt Sheppard |
Makes' champion | Bicknell |
Teams' champion | Matt Sheppard Motorsports |
Official website | Super DIRTcar Series |
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The Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds is a North American big block modified touring series currently promoted by World Racing Group. The series primarily races on dirt ovals in the Northeastern United States and Canada along with select dates in Florida and North Carolina.
The cars feature big block V8 engines (up to 467 c.i.) that develops over 750 hp and a center-steer style chassis that weighs at least 2,500 lb with driver included.
History
The series was founded in 1972 by Glenn Donnelly as a series of qualifier races for the inaugural Super Dirt Week at the New York State Fairgrounds Racetrack in Syracuse, New York. The series became a true points championship in 1974 that also awarded a points fund. Will Cagle won the first points championship in 1974 over two-time Super DIRT Week champion Buzzie Reutimann.
The series and Super Dirt Week grew in popularity along with corporate title sponsors & television coverage throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Past series title sponsors include Schaefer Beer (1972–1975 and 1978), CRC Industries (1979–1985), Sun Country Cooler (1986), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company (1987–1998) and Advance Auto Parts (1999–2008).
The series briefly included asphalt races on the championship trail from 1988 to 1992 at tracks such as Cayuga, Flemington, Nazareth, Oswego, Sanair and Thompson.
The series was acquired by World Racing Group (then Boundless Motorsports) in 2003.
The crown jewel event of the series, Super Dirt Week had to changed venues for the first time in 2016 to a dirt-covered Oswego Speedway in Oswego, New York following the demise & razing of the New York State Fairgrounds Racetrack.
Cars
Specifications
- Engine: Max cubic inches 467
- Fuel system: Carburetor only 4 barrel Holley 950-1050 cfm
- Horsepower: range 650-800 hp
- Compression ratio: 13–14.5 :1
- RPM: 7000-8300
- Speed: Approximately 160 mph at the Syracuse Mile
- Powertrain: 2 speed trans 1 reverse plus quick change rear end.
- Lubrication system: Belt driven dry sump (app 13qts.)
- Fuel: VP Fuels racing gasoline only
- Wheelbase: 106”- 110”
- Thread width: 74” min. to 86” max.
- Weight: 2500 lbs. min. with driver
- Chassis: 1018, 1020 steel only
- Suspension: Mostly coil spring (coil over) or Torison Bar, rear. Coil spring (coil over), front.
- Ground clearance: App. 5” front 6” rear on frame heights.
- Minimum ground clearance: 2½”
- Tire brand: Hoosier Racing Tire
- Right rear tire: Circumference 92½”
- Wheels: Aluminum (bead lock)
- Steering system: Power steering (worm and sector)
- Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic disc brakes (no power assist)
Events
The premiere event for the series is the Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux 200, a part of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week which is currently held at the Oswego Speedway in Oswego, New York. The race features one of the biggest purses in dirt modified racing with the purse paying $50,000 to the winner. The race is currently broadcast by [1] (live video), DIRTVision.com (live radio) & MavTV (delayed television).[1] The race was originally held at the New York State Fairgrounds Mile in Syracuse until the track was razed in 2016. Previous broadcasters of Super DIRT Week include CBS Sports Network, Empire Sports Network, ESPN, SPEED & TNN.
Other major events currently on the Super DIRTcar Series schedule include DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Hall of Fame 100 at Weedsport Speedway, Mr. DIRT Track USA at Lebanon Valley Speedway and the World of Outlaws World Finals at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Champions
Mr. DIRTcar
Beginning with the 1980 season points earned in the Super DIRTcar Series were credited toward crowning an overall Mr. DIRTcar champion. Over the years, a variety of formulas have been used, and included bonus points for feature wins and/or seasonal standings at weekly home tracks. In 2000, the two series were merged. Beginning in 2011, the Mr. DIRTcar championship was separated and decided only on a driver's best 16 finishes at their weekly home track.[2]
Champions by year
Year | Super DIRTcar Series[3] | Mr. DIRTcar /Hoosier Champion[4] | DIRTcar 358 Modified Series[5] | Mr. DIRTcar /Hoosier 358 Champion[5] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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2023 | Matt Sheppard | Marc Johnson | Mat Williamson | Lance Willix II | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2022 | Matt Sheppard | Larry Wight | Dave Marcuccilli | Mat Williamson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2021 | Matt Sheppard | Matt Sheppard | Billy Dunn | Mat Williamson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | Stewart Friesen | Stewart Friesen | -- | Mat Williamson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2019 | Mat Williamson | Matt Sheppard | Erick Rudolph | Mat Williamson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2018 | Matt Sheppard | Matt Sheppard | Larry Wight | Steve Bernier | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2017 | Matt Sheppard | Matt Sheppard | Steve Bernard | David Herbert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | Matt Sheppard | Matt Sheppard | Chris Raabe | David Herbert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2015 | Matt Sheppard | Brett Hearn | Steve Bernard | David Herbert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | Billy Decker | Brett Hearn | Erick Rudolph | David Herbert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2013 | Brett Hearn | Brett Hearn | Erick Rudolph | Erick Rudolph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2012 | Matt Sheppard | Brett Hearn | Dale Planck | Dale Planck | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | Matt Sheppard | Matt Sheppard | Danny Johnson | David Herbert | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2010 | Matt Sheppard | Awarded Regionally† | Danny Johnson | Awarded Regionally† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2009 | Brett Hearn | Awarded Regionally† | Dale Planck | Awarded Regionally† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Mr. DIRTcar Super Series Champion | Mr. DIRTcar 358 Series Champion | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2008 | Billy Decker[6]† | Pete Bicknell[7]† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2007 | Brett Hearn[8]† | Mario Clair[9]† | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2006 | Alan Johnson[10] | Brett Hearn[8] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2005 | Tim Fuller[11] | Alan Johnson[12] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2004 | Gary Tomkins[13] | Pat Ward[14] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2003 | Alan Johnson[10] | Tim Fuller[15] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2002 | Alan Johnson[10] | Steve Paine[16] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2001 | Brett Hearn[8] | Alan Johnson[12] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2000 | Steve Paine[16] | Danny Johnson[12] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Super DIRT Series[3] | Mr. DIRT Champion | Mr. DIRT 358 Champion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1999 | Danny Johnson | Danny Johnson[17] | Steve Paine[16] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1998 | Billy Decker | Billy Decker[6] | Alan Johnson[18] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1997 | Danny Johnson | D.Johnson /B.Hearn[8] | Alan Johnson[18] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1996 | Brett Hearn | Brett Hearn[8] | Danny Johnson[19] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1995 | Bob McCreadie | Bob McCreadie[20] | Pat O'Brien[18] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1994 | Bob McCreadie | Bob McCreadie[20] | Pete Bicknell[7] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1993 | Brett Hearn | Brett Hearn[8] | Tim Fuller[21] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1992 | Danny Johnson | Danny Johnson[17] | Pat O'Brien[18] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1991 | Doug Hoffman | Doug Hoffman[22] | Pete Bicknell[7] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1990 | Brett Hearn | Brett Hearn[8] | Pat O'Brien[18] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1989 | Danny Johnson | Danny Johnson[17] | Laurent Ladouceur[15] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1988 | Jack Johnson | Jack Johnson[23] | Pat O'Brien[18] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1987 | Jack Johnson | Jack Johnson[23] | Curt Van Pelt[24] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1986 | Charlie Rudolph | Charlie Rudolph[25] | Doug Carlyle[15] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1985 | Bob McCreadie | Jack Johnson[23] | Lin Hough[26] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1984 | Jack Johnson | Jack Johnson[23] | Jeff Hoetzler[27] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1983 | Alan Johnson | Alan Johnson[28] | Tony Corcoran[15] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1982 | Jack Johnson | Jack Johnson[23] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1981 | Alan Johnson | Alan Johnson[28] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1980 | Jack Johnson | Jack Johnson[23] | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1979 | Jack Johnson |
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1978 | Will Cagle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1977 | Dave Lape | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1976 | Will Cagle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1975 | Will Cagle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1974 | Will Cagle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1973 | Will Cagle[2] | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1972 | Will Cagle[2] |
Records
- Most career wins: Brett Hearn (141)
- Most DIRTcar titles: Matt Sheppard (10)
- Most wins in a season: 10 (Brett Hearn 2002, Billy Decker 2008, Matt Sheppard 2016)
- Consecutive wins: 5 (Alan Johnson: 1983)
- Most seasons with at least 1 win: Brett Hearn (32)
- Consecutive seasons with at least one win: Brett Hearn (22)
- Different track wins: Danny Johnson (33)
- Youngest winner: Alex Yankowski (17 years old)
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