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Hoffman Wins 57 Special at Mansfield, Claims First Six-Figure Payday

Emily Schwanke

MANSFIELD, OH (May 30, 2026) – Not many drivers can say they’ve earned a six-figure check in one night at a dirt track, but Nick Hoffman is the latest addition to that list.

One night prior, Tyler Erb joined that exclusive club after local philanthropists Dan and Brenda Niss put up a donation that raised Friday’s winner’s payout to a staggering $100,000. As it turned out, they weren’t done there.

Saturday’s Blaster 57 Special finale for the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision was already the biggest purse of the season at more than $240,000 in total, with $57,000 going to the winner and $5,700 just to start the Feature. However, midway through the program, track owner Matt Tifft announced that the Niss family had once again boosted Saturday’s top prize to $100,057. It was at that point when Hoffman started licking his chops.

“The Thrill From Mooresville” struggled on Friday and was never a serious contender for the big money. Saturday was a different story though, as Hoffman earned the Simpson Quick Time Award in Qualifying and won his Heat Race prior to the breaking news. He drew a front-row starting spot on the outside of Bilstein Pole Award winner Garrett Alberson, but dropped back to third on the start after Alberson pulled away and fourth-starting Josh Rice cut through the middle and cleared Hoffman exiting Turn 2.

Unflustered, Hoffman stayed with Rice early, briefly nosing out in front on Lap 4. Rice quickly reclaimed the spot on that occasion, but Hoffman got another chance later in the race in a three-wide moment with the lap car of Tristan Chamberlain which Hoffman came out on top of. At that point, Hoffman had the biggest win of his career dangling in front of him and 20 laps remaining to snatch it.

A caution with 11 laps left put Hoffman right on Alberson’s tail, and he immediately seized the opportunity. Alberson went to the top of Turns 1 and 2 while Hoffman ducked low, and when Alberson hit a bump in Turn 2 and lost momentum, he left the door wide open for Hoffman to grab the lead and drive away to what was easily the biggest of his 17 World of Outlaws wins to date.

“It’s unreal,” Hoffman said. “I came here for the Dirt Million [in 2018], those were my first couple starts in a Late Model, and hell, that was eight years ago now. Been through a lot of stuff, a lot of different car owners, great car owners. If it wasn’t for all of them, I wouldn’t be here either. Man, I just don’t know what to say. Thank you Matt Tifft for putting up the extra money.

“Racetrack had character, I had a little bit of a different tire combination on than I feel like the rest of the field. So I knew that the late part of that race, it would come to me. Just pressured and pressured and was able to get by [Alberson].”

Alberson came up one spot short of what would have also been the biggest victory of his career, while Hudson O’Neal put the No. 71 SSI Motorsports machine on the podium in third. Erb backed up Friday’s win with a fourth on Saturday ahead of Brandon Sheppard in fifth.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision returns to the “Mountaineer State” for the RACEFEST Summer Championship at the reopened West Virginia Motor Speedway. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

Want to watch the World of Outlaws? Stream every race live on DIRTVision.

RACE NOTES:

Dennis Erb Jr. set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Nick Hoffman won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Nick Hoffman won Heat 1.

Garrett Alberson won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Josh Rice won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Trey Mills won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Dustin Sorensen and Drake Troutman won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Garrett Alberson won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Bobby Pierce won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Garrett Alberson was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Hudson O’Neal was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Brandon Sheppard was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Bobby Pierce was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Chris Madden was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Drake Troutman was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Tristan Chamberlain was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Ryan Gustin was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Daulton Wilson was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Dallon Murty was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Josh Rice was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (57 Laps): 1. 9-Nick Hoffman[2]; 2. 58-Garrett Alberson[1]; 3. 71-Hudson O’Neal[8]; 4. 1-Tyler Erb[9]; 5. 1S-Brandon Sheppard[11]; 6. 32-Bobby Pierce[22]; 7. 14-Trey Mills[3]; 8. 19-Dustin Sorensen[17]; 9. 44-Chris Madden[7]; 10. 22*-Drake Troutman[18]; 11. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[5]; 12. 19R-Ryan Gustin[13]; 13. 58V-Daulton Wilson[24]; 14. 13-Dallon Murty[21]; 15. B1-Brent Larson[25]; 16. 74X-Ethan Dotson[23]; 17. 76-Brandon Overton[15]; 18. 11-Josh Rice[4]; 19. 99-Devin Moran[14]; 20. 1Z-Logan Zarin[26]; 21. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[12]; 22. 12-Ryan Montgomery[19]; 23. 111-Max Blair[16]; 24. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[20]; 25. 9M-Tim McCreadie[10]; 26. 1N-Michael Norris[6]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/hoffman-wins-57-special-at-mansfield-claims-first-six-figure-payday/

TRACK INFO: https://thespeedway.com/

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

 

Tyler Erb Cashes in for $100,000 in 57 Special Opener at Mansfield

Emily Schwanke

MANSFIELD, OH (May 29, 2026) – Tyler Erb was rolling onto the track preparing to go green when he received the most unforgettable one-way radio message of his career.

Moments before the start of Friday night’s World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision Feature at Mansfield Speedway, the Niss family, philanthropists local to the Mansfield community, offered up a generous donation that took the standard $12,000-to-win race and raised it to a staggering $100,000-to-win.

Before Erb had time to process the news, it was time to go to battle in what instantly became one of the highest-paying races on the calendar. Some solid speed early in the night put “Terbo” in position to contend for the incredible payday from the second starting spot, and he did more than contend. On the opening lap, Erb rallied around the outside of Bilstein Pole Award winner Ricky Thornton Jr. and cleared him exiting Turn 4.

As the race progressed, Thornton started to fall back and eventually dropped out of contention with a flat tire. In his place, Brandon Overton emerged as Erb’s biggest threat, as “Big Sexy” was hungry for a six-figure payday to cure his well-documented struggles over the past two seasons. Several cautions gave Overton his opportunity to pounce, but he never had enough to deny Erb from the biggest payday of his career.

The New Waverly, TX native is no stranger to success in his Late Model career, amassing five World of Outlaws victories, a championship and 21 race wins on the DIRTcar Summer Nationals trail and wins in multiple marquee events, including the Gateway Dirt Nationals and the National 100. But Erb had yet to join the elusive six-figure winners club until now.

It had already been a special week for Erb, as the day prior, he and girlfriend Emma Hodge announced the upcoming birth of their first child later this year. Thanks to his performance at Mansfield, the couple now has reasons to celebrate both on and off the racetrack.

“For $100,000, I kind of rethought my corner entry into [Turn] 1,” Erb said. “Just decided that, obviously you want to get the lead, that’s the most important thing in any race. You want to have the ability to lose the race and win the race. I took off into flight into [Turn] 1, which was no different than Qualifying. Was able to gather it back up, and Ricky didn’t completely use me up there in [Turns] 3 and 4 and I appreciate that. After that, I was like, ‘I led Lap 1, 39 more laps and I’m a hundred thousand-aire.”

Overton came up short by a half-second for a heartbreaking runner-up finish, while Bobby Pierce climbed from 10th in the starting order to third at the checkered flag. Josh Rice scored the second World of Outlaws top five of his career in fourth, while Hudson O’Neal completed the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision wraps up the Blaster 57 Special at Mansfield Speedway with the $57,000-to-win, $5,700-to-start finale on Saturday, May 30. Get your tickets in advance by clicking here.

Want to watch the World of Outlaws? Stream every race live on DIRTVision.

RACE NOTES:

Tristan Chamberlain set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Ethan Dotson won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Ethan Dotson won Heat 1.

Brandon Overton won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Tyler Erb won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Ricky Thornton Jr. won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Daulton Wilson and Dallon Murty won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Ricky Thornton Jr. won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Trey Mills won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Trey Mills won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Brandon Overton was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Bobby Pierce was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Josh Rice was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Hudson O’Neal was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Devin Moran was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Nick Hoffman was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Garrett Alberson was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Brandon Sheppard was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Drake Troutman was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Daulton Wilson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (40 Laps): 1. 1-Tyler Erb[2]; 2. 76-Brandon Overton[4]; 3. 32-Bobby Pierce[10]; 4. 11-Josh Rice[9]; 5. 71-Hudson O’Neal[11]; 6. 99-Devin Moran[13]; 7. 9-Nick Hoffman[6]; 8. 58-Garrett Alberson[7]; 9. 74X-Ethan Dotson[3]; 10. 1S-Brandon Sheppard[19]; 11. 9M-Tim McCreadie[15]; 12. 22*-Drake Troutman[8]; 13. 14-Trey Mills[25]; 14. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[14]; 15. 44-Chris Madden[5]; 16. 71R-Rod Conley[22]; 17. 19R-Ryan Gustin[23]; 18. 58V-Daulton Wilson[17]; 19. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[26]; 20. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 21. 22-Chris Ferguson[12]; 22. 17M-Dale McDowell[16]; 23. 19-Dustin Sorensen[24]; 24. 13-Dallon Murty[18]; 25. 1*-Kyle Moore[20]; 26. 111-Max Blair[21]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/tyler-erb-cashes-in-for-100000-in-57-special-opener-at-mansfield/

EVENT INFO: https://worldofoutlaws.com/schedule/event-info/?event=4549419
TRACK INFO: https://thespeedway.com/

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

Thornton Jr. Wins Lonewolf 40 in Wayne County Debut

Emily Schwanke

 

ORRVILLE, OH (May 28, 2026) – Ricky Thornton Jr. went to Wayne County Speedway in need of a breakout night, and that’s exactly what he got.

The Chandler, AZ native had amassed three wins in his first 40 Late Model starts of 2026 prior to Thursday’s Lonewolf 40 with the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision. Most racers would gladly take that number, but not the man who has been among the winningest drivers in the sport over the past three years.

The month of May in particular had been a roller coaster for Thornton and his Koehler Motorsports team. After opening the month with a win at Circle City Raceway, Thornton went on to finish in the top five only twice in his next seven starts, including four runs of 18th or worse. With some of the biggest races of the season fast approaching, Thornton was running out of time to regain his footing.

That was until Thornton rolled into Wayne County for the first time. The No. 20RT was fast off the trailer in Hot Laps, and the speed carried over into Qualifying and his Heat Race. Thornton led the field to green in the Feature after drawing the Bilstein Pole, but the start was anything but calm, as Hudson O’Neal and Daulton Wilson briefly made it three-wide for the lead on the opening lap.

The 40-lap contest soon turned into a battle of attrition. O’Neal had to surrender second place due to a flat tire six laps in, then Brandon Sheppard suffered the same fate while running in the same spot later in the race. Ahead of the final restart with two laps remaining, Thornton remained out front, but by that point, he was being trailed by Nick Hoffman and Bobby Pierce, who worked his way forward from 16th in the starting lineup.

Neither of the two title contenders could find away around Thornton though, as “RTJ” blasted around the cushion to take the checkers for the sixth time in his career with the World of Outlaws and the first since the 2024 World of Outlaws World Finals.

“We’ve been working hard getting better,” Thornton said. “Not that we’ve been slow, we just haven’t had the luck and the speed that we’ve had before. Feel like we got a lot better there at Wheatland last week and the driver kind of tossed away the first two nights. The final night we were good, and we unloaded here really good. I think I’ve watched Sheldon [Haudenschild] rip the top around here nine million times, but I’ve never watched a Late Model race here.”

Hoffman finished second ahead of Pierce in third. Behind them, Tyler Erb crossed the line fourth, while Dustin Sorensen collected his second-straight top five in fifth.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision continues its stay in Ohio at Mansfield Speedway for the Blaster 57 Special on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30. Tickets are available in advance by clicking here.

Want to watch the World of Outlaws? Stream every race live on DIRTVision.

RACE NOTES:

Ricky Thornton Jr. set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Nick Hoffman won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Nick Hoffman won Heat 1.

Daulton Wilson won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Ricky Thornton Jr. won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Hudson O’Neal won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Trey Mills and Lincoln Smith won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Ricky Thornton Jr. won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Bobby Pierce won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Logan Zarin won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Nick Hoffman was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Bobby Pierce was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Devin Moran was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Hudson O’Neal was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Logan Zarin was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Drake Troutman was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Brent Larson was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Tim McCreadie was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Lincoln Smith was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Ethan Dotson was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (40 Laps): 1. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[1]; 2. 9-Nick Hoffman[4]; 3. 32-Bobby Pierce[16]; 4. 1-Tyler Erb[5]; 5. 19-Dustin Sorensen[11]; 6. 99-Devin Moran[8]; 7. 6-Hudson O’Neal[3]; 8. 1Z-Logan Zarin[9]; 9. 14-Trey Mills[17]; 10. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[20]; 11. 22*-Drake Troutman[14]; 12. B1-Brent Larson[25]; 13. 9M-Tim McCreadie[10]; 14. 31-Lincoln Smith[18]; 15. 555-Brock Pinkerous[7]; 16. 19R-Ryan Gustin[23]; 17. 1S-Brandon Sheppard[6]; 18. 74X-Ethan Dotson[12]; 19. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[24]; 20. 58V-Daulton Wilson[2]; 21. 157-Mike Marlar[21]; 22. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[19]; 23. 5L-Jon Lee[13]; 24. 55E-Eli Johnson[26]; 25. 217-Eric Wilson[15]; 26. 44-Dave Hess Jr[22]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/thornton-jr-wins-lonewolf-40-in-wayne-county-debut/

TRACK INFO: https://www.waynecountyspeedway.com/

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

 

Pierce Holds Off O’Neal for Second-Straight Connor Bobik Memorial Victory

Emily Schwanke

MARION CENTER, PA (May 27, 2026) – When the eyes of the dirt racing world were on Marion Center Raceway, it didn’t disappoint.

The Connor Bobik Memorial’s postponement to Wednesday night meant it instantly became one of the highest-profile midweek shows in all of Late Model racing. The move resulted in the already big event gaining even more star power in the pit area and attention from fans across the country. For everyone who laid eyes on Marion Center for the first time, they got to see one of the best races in the track’s history courtesy of some of the sport’s brightest stars.

When the green flag flew in the main event, two of the frontrunners were reigning World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision champion Bobby Pierce along with Hudson O’Neal, who was unable to attend the original date but added the rescheduled event to his schedule aboard the K&L Rumley Enterprises No. 6. But they both initially trailed Dustin Sorensen, who drew the Bilstein Pole Award to give himself the best chance at his long-awaited first World of Outlaws victory.

Sorensen’s time out front didn’t last long, as Pierce powered around the outside exiting Turn 2 on the opening lap and cleared the Minnesotan by the time they got to Turn 3. Sorensen stayed with Pierce in the early stages, but so did O’Neal, and the “New Deal” worked his way around the No. 19 and into second with 14 laps in the books.

Once the duo caught traffic, it was game on. O’Neal threw a big slider into Turn 3 that barely cleared Pierce, who crossed underneath O’Neal off Turn 4 before returning the favor at the other end of the track. It was rinse and repeat on the next lap as both men proved why they’re both among the most successful Late Model drivers of their generation. After plenty of lead swapping, Pierce eventually got enough of a run off Turn 4 to keep O’Neal at bay for good.

A flurry of cautions late in the race kept the field bunched together and set up a thrilling conclusion at the front. O’Neal was still on Pierce’s tail with two to go and tried to slide him into Turn 3 once again, but Pierce saw it coming and blocked his lane. It was the same story on the final lap, as O’Neal had nowhere to go with his strong run down the backstretch and had to watch Pierce collect his second Connor Bobik Memorial trophy in as many years.

The win was Pierce’s ninth of 2026 in World of Outlaws action and the 51st of his career. It also moved him into the points lead by 17 over Nick Hoffman, who struggled in the Feature before finishing 13th.

“It’s tough when you’re in the lead,” Pierce said. “Especially when you’ve got Hudson behind you, he’s a heck of a wheelman. I guess the last restart there, he was hitting the top of [Turns] 1 and 2 and getting a lot of gains on me off the corner. I was blocking him every time into [Turn] 3. I think coming to the white flag, I saw him under me getting into 3, thanks to him for racing me clean. He possibly could have sent it in there, but it would have been close.”

Behind O’Neal in second, Drake Troutman finished third to establish a new career best at one of his home-state tracks. Sorensen earned his first top five of the season in fourth, while Max Blair rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT: The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision season continues with the Lonewolf 40 at Wayne County Speedway on Thursday, May 28. Tickets are available in advance by clicking here.

Want to watch the World of Outlaws? Stream every race live on DIRTVision.

RACE NOTES:

Mike Marlar set the Dirt King Simulators Fastest Hot Lap.

Nick Hoffman won the Simpson Quick Time Award.

Bobby Pierce won Heat 1.

Dustin Sorensen won STAKT Products Heat 2.

Hudson O’Neal won Keyser Manufacturing Heat 3.

Jared Miley won Jarrett Rifles Heat 4.

Daulton Wilson and Logan Zarin won the Last Chance Showdowns.

Dustin Sorensen won the Bilstein Pole Award.

Tyler Erb won the FOX Factory Hard Charger Award.

Daulton Wilson won the MD3 Rookie of the Race Award.

Hudson O’Neal was the WELD Racing Second-Place Finisher.

Drake Troutman was the WIX Filters Third-Place Finisher.

Dustin Sorensen was the ARP Fourth-Place Finisher.

Max Blair was the MSD Fifth-Place Finisher.

Gregg Satterlee was the Swift Springs Sixth-Place Finisher.

Tristan Chamberlain was the Penske Racing Shocks Seventh-Place Finisher.

Dennis Erb Jr. was VP Racing Fuels Eighth-Place Finisher.

Tyler Erb was the Lifeline Ninth-Place Finisher.

Daulton Wilson was the COMP Cams 10th-Place Finisher.

Mason Zeigler was the Quarter Master 11th-Place Finisher.

Mike Marlar was the Cometic Gaskets 12th-Place Finisher.

Nick Hoffman was the Quarter Master 13th-Place Finisher.

Trey Mills was the ARP 14th-Place Finisher.

Jared Miley was the Arizona Sport Shirts 18th-Place Finisher.

Feature (60 Laps): 1. 32-Bobby Pierce[2]; 2. 6-Hudson O’Neal[3]; 3. 22*-Drake Troutman[8]; 4. 19-Dustin Sorensen[1]; 5. 111-Max Blair[12]; 6. 22-Gregg Satterlee[9]; 7. 20TC-Tristan Chamberlain[11]; 8. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[16]; 9. 1-Tyler Erb[21]; 10. 58V-Daulton Wilson[17]; 11. 25Z-Mason Zeigler[6]; 12. 157-Mike Marlar[7]; 13. 9-Nick Hoffman[5]; 14. 14-Trey Mills[23]; 15. 19R-Ryan Gustin[19]; 16. 74X-Ethan Dotson[22]; 17. 9M-Tim McCreadie[14]; 18. 10M-Jared Miley[4]; 19. 55E-Eli Johnson[15]; 20. B1-Brent Larson[24]; 21. 12-Ryan Montgomery[13]; 22. 1Z-Logan Zarin[18]; 23. 72-Michael Norris[10]; 24. 1C-Alex Ferree[20]; 25. 29-Ken Schaltenbrand[25]

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/pierce-holds-off-oneal-for-second-straight-connor-bobik-memorial-victory-at-marion-center/

TRACK INFO: https://marioncenterraceway.com/

FAN 101: https://about.worldofoutlaws.com/

 

TOP FIVE STORYLINES: Big Money at Mansfield Caps Off Four-Night Pennsylvania, Ohio Stretch

Emily Schwanke

CONCORD, NC (May 25, 2026) – Another long week of racing awaits the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision.

The original plan included three nights of action in the “Buckeye State,” but with Marion Center Raceway’s Connor Bobik Memorial finale getting rained out on May 16, a return trip will open the week on Wednesday, May 27. With $30,000 going to the winner, the event instantly becomes one of the highest-paying midweek races in all of Late Model racing, and multiple star drivers who were unable to attend the original date are now planning to take their shot at the prize.

From there, the Series will travel three hours west for the regularly-scheduled visit to Wayne County Speedway on Thursday, May 28. From there, it’s off to the recently-reopened Mansfield Speedway for one of the most anticipated races of the year, the Blaster 57 Special, paying a staggering $57,000 to win and $5,700 to start on Saturday night.

Wednesday’s stop at Marion Center will also include action for the Semi Late Models and Strictly Stocks, while the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds will join the World of Outlaws at both Wayne County and Mansfield.

TICKETS & INFO

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

BACK ALREADY: For drivers on a nationally-touring circuit, going back to a track for a second time 12 days after the first visit is almost unheard of. But that’s exactly what they’ll get to do at Marion Center.

The situation gives teams a rare opportunity to plan for Wednesday’s show using the exact same chassis, engine, shocks and other components as they ran in the first half of the Connor Bobik Memorial. That’s assuming the team was happy with the combination they brought to Marion Center last time, and there are several names that certainly fall into that category.

Topping that list is MD3 Rookie of the Year contender Logan Zarin, who topped the first of two Showdowns for his first Late Model win at the national level. The second one went to regional standout Jared Miley, who will be looking to replicate that showing on Wednesday in full-field action for his first World of Outlaws win since 2022 at Port Royal Speedway.

As for the two championship contenders, neither Nick Hoffman nor Bobby Pierce were much of a factor in split-field competition, with both drivers recording seventh-place finishes.

RETURN TO WAYNE: Seven years after the last visit, the World of Outlaws are back at one of Ohio’s signature tracks.

The Series has contested six races at the Orrville, OH facility in the past. The first three visits went to Chub Frank (2006), Darrell Lanigan (2012) and Dave Hess Jr. (2013), while Brandon Sheppard swept the last three in 2017, 2018 and 2019 and has plans to go for four in a row with Rocket1 Racing.

Although it’s been absent from the World of Outlaws schedule in recent years, the track has hosted the finale of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals in each of the past three seasons. The last two Hell Tour races were won by current full-time Outlaws in Tyler Erb in 2024 and Nick Hoffman in 2025. Next week’s Lonewolf 40 will be an especially important night for Hoffman, as the race is being organized by his team owner, Tye Twarog.

RACETRACK REVIVED: What started as a dream years ago is set to come to fruition next weekend.

When former NASCAR Cup Series driver and team owner Matt Tifft purchased Mansfield Speedway last year, he had bigger goals than merely bringing the abandoned racetrack back to life. He wanted to put on some of the biggest events in the sport, in addition to utilizing the property for far more than dirt track racing.

The Mansfield staff put together a 2026 schedule that includes everything from racing to concerts, monster trucks, car shows, motocross and more. It all started with opening night on May 15, which featured the Valvoline American Late Model Iron Man Series as well as the FAST on Dirt 410 Sprint Cars. The race generated plenty of buzz ahead of Mansfield’s return to the national stage, which comes in the form of the largest purse on the World of Outlaws calendar at more than $240,000 reserved for Saturday’s Feature starters.

For many drivers, the 57 Special will mark their first laps around Mansfield since competing in the track’s former marquee event, the Dirt Million. Leading that group is Bobby Pierce, who will look to avenge his 2018 defeat when he lost the lead to Earl Pearson Jr. on a late-race restart and missed out on one of the biggest wins of his career at the time. Aside from Pierce, Dennis Erb Jr., Tyler Erb, Nick Hoffman and Tim McCreadie all have Dirt Million experience that they’ll try to translate into a hefty payday in Mansfield’s newest tradition.

HORNET’S NEST: Behind Hoffman and Pierce at the top of the standings, the battle for third through sixth remains a coin flip.

Only 35 points separate Tim McCreadie in third from Drake Troutman in sixth, with Ryan Gustin and Tyler Erb both squished between them. It’s impossible to give any of them the clear edge going forward, as they all have reasons to look forward to different parts of the four races on tap this week.

Gustin needs to look no further than Marion Center, as he won the 2023 Connor Bobik Memorial and finished on the podium last year. That speed appears to have carried over to 2026, as he ran in the top five in his Showdown last weekend.

Troutman is trying to make this the year he cracks the code at one of his home tracks, as he’s never finished in the top 10 in four previous Connor Bobik Memorial appearances.

Erb might call Texas home, but he’s spent the past few years living in Wapakoneta, OH near the Best Performance Motorsports shop in St. Marys, so Wayne County and Mansfield are both home games for “Terbo.”

McCreadie has a long-awaited Wayne County victory on his agenda after finishing second there three times, including twice with the World of Outlaws in 2006 and 2012.

CHASING THE CASH: With the Dirt Late Model Dream looming next week at nearby Eldora Speedway, many of the sport’s biggest stars will be getting to the area a week early to race for some big money while preparing for one of the sport’s signature events.

Hudson O’Neal is on pace to make 2026 the best year of his career to date, as his 14 wins make him the winningest Late Model driver in America this season. Mansfield in particular was a good track for the “New Deal” in its previous iteration, as O’Neal recorded three top fives in five starts and no finishes worse than ninth.

Dresden, OH’s Devin Moran will be spending the weekend in his home state after making his Marion Center debut on Wednesday. The “Mailman” has a best finish of second in four World of Outlaws starts at Wayne County, but was an early DNF in the last two editions of the Dirt Million at Mansfield in 2018 and 2019.

Other drivers who have announced their plans to go World of Outlaws racing this week include Brandon Sheppard, Ricky Thornton Jr., Max Blair, Garrett Alberson, Brian Shirley, Dale McDowell and many more.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Wednesday, May 27, at Marion Center Raceway in Marion Center, PA
Thursday, May 28, at Wayne County Speedway in Orrville, OH
Friday-Saturday, May 29-30, at Mansfield Speedway in Mansfield, OH

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Nick Hoffman (3208 points)
2. Bobby Pierce (-10)
3. Tim McCreadie (-195)
4. Ryan Gustin (-217)
5. Tyler Erb (-229)
6. Drake Troutman (-230)
7. Ethan Dotson (-273)
8. Daulton Wilson (-277)
9. Dustin Sorensen (-381)
10. Trey Mills (-443)

FEATURE WINNERS (9):
Bobby Pierce – 8
Nick Hoffman – 5
Tim McCreadie – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Mason Zeigler – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (21):
Nick Hoffman – 21
Bobby Pierce – 16
Tim McCreadie – 9
Ryan Gustin – 8
Tyler Erb – 8
Drake Troutman – 8
Daulton Wilson – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Chris Madden – 5
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 4
Ethan Dotson – 4
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Hudson O’Neal – 3
Mason Zeigler – 2
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Tey Mills – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (19):
Nick Hoffman – 179
Bobby Pierce – 170
Drake Troutman – 99
Brandon Sheppard – 78
Ryan Gustin – 73
Chris Madden – 73
Daulton Wilson – 66
Tim McCreadie – 46
Hudson O’Neal – 45
Jonathan Davenport – 45
Mike Marlar – 39
Mason Zeigler – 25
Ashton Winger – 22
Ethan Dotson – 12
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 2

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (14):
Nick Hoffman – 6
Drake Troutman – 3
Chris Madden – 2
Daulton Wilson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
San Seawright – 1
Michael Leach – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (14):
Chris Madden – 5
Nick Hoffman – 4
Bobby Pierce – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Tyler Erb – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (34):
Nick Hoffman – 14
Bobby Pierce – 10
Ryan Gustin – 7
Chris Madden – 7
Tyler Erb – 7
Drake Troutman – 6
Brandon Sheppard – 4
Tim McCreadie – 3
Mason Zeigler – 3
Daulton Wilson – 3
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Jonathan Davenport – 3
Brandon Overton – 3
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Tristan Chamberlain – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Trey Mills – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Lane Snook – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (32):
Ethan Dotson – 4
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Logan Zarin – 2
Tristan Chamberlain – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Trey Mills – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Carson Ferguson – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1
Nick Davis – 1
Dylan Yoder – 1

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL (Practice)
Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Chris Madden (1)
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Hudson O’Neal (1)
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tim McCreadie (1)
Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (1)
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (2)
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brandon Sheppard (1)
Thursday, Feb. 19 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL (Practice)
Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Bobby Pierce (1)
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Nick Hoffman (3)
Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN / Mike Marlar (1)
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / Bobby Pierce (2)
Thursday, March 19 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS (Practice)
Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Bobby Pierce (3)
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Hudson O’Neal (2)
Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL / Nick Hoffman (4)
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA / Bobby Pierce (4)
Thursday, April 9 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Brandon Sheppard (2)
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Bobby Pierce (5)
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA / Bobby Pierce (6)
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Bobby Pierce (7)
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Nick Hoffman (5)
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Ryan Gustin (1)
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE / Bobby Pierce (8)
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA / Tim McCreadie (2)
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA / Mason Zeigler (1)
Wednesday, May 27 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Friday, June 19 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN
Thursday, July 2 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Friday, July 3 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Saturday, July 4 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY
Friday, July 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Friday, July 24 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Thursday, July 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Friday, July 31 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Saturday, Aug. 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Thursday, Aug. 20 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA (Practice)
Friday, Aug. 21 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Saturday, Aug. 22 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Wednesday, Aug. 26 / Southern Iowa Speedway / Oskaloosa, IA
Friday, Aug, 28 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA
Saturday, Aug. 29 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA
Friday, Sept. 25 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Saturday, Sept. 26 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Friday, Oct. 2 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Saturday, Oct. 3 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Friday, Oct. 23 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Saturday, Oct. 24 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Wednesday, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

 

THE MONTH AHEAD: June Roadmap Includes New Tracks, Northern Swing

Emily Schwanke

Summertime in the dirt Late Model world means one thing – there’s no time to rest.

June will be one of the busiest months of 2026 for teams in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision, with nine race nights on the docket. Following the Dirt Late Model Dream at Eldora Speedway, the Series will return to competition with three-straight weeks of action at seven different tracks spanning from West Virginia to North Dakota.

Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

West Virginia Motor Speedway | RACEFEST Summer Championship (June 12-13): The signature WVMS hillside grandstand will be packed once again next month.

After sitting dormant for two years, the massive 5/8-mile track was reconfigured into a smaller 3/8-mile layout that debuted last fall. The track has seen strong turnouts of fans and racers for the regional shows they have hosted in recent months, and things are slated to get even bigger when the World of Outlaws return to the “Mountaineer State.”

Three Super Late Model races have been contested on the new layout, and Series regular Drake Troutman went to Victory Lane in the most recent one on May 3. While the World of Outlaws are new to the revamped West Virginia, the Series does have a history on the old configuration. Jackie Boggs swept a two-night weekend in 2004 before Steve Shaver did the same six years later in 2010. The most recent visit came in 2013 when Josh Richards topped a 50-lap duel.

141 Speedway | Maribel Late Model Showdown (June 19-20): Once the checkered flag falls, teams will make the 10-hour drive north to Wisconsin to begin a three-week stretch of nonstop racing in the upper Midwest.

Located 20 miles southeast of Green Bay, 141 is best known for hosting big events in the Sprint Car and IMCA worlds, but the track has a history of Late Model racing as well. Most of it has come under the Dirt Kings Late Model Tour banner, as the regional tour has been to 141 10 times, with Bonduel, WI’s Nick Anvelink leading the way with four wins.

The June doubleheader will be the first World of Outlaws appearance in the track’s history, but six Series regulars have competed there before. Dennis Erb Jr., Brent Larson, Tim McCreadie and Bobby Pierce have all turned laps in a Late Model, while Ethan Dotson and Ryan Gustin have done so in a Modified.

Ogilvie Raceway | Land of Lakes Classic (June 22): The Minnesota portion of the northern swing begins with a Monday night return to Ogilvie.

It’s been seven years since the last fendered World of Outlaws race at the 3/8-mile oval. Ogilvie appeared on the schedule in four-straight seasons from 2016 to 2019, with Josh Richards winning the inaugural visit, Chris Madden going back-to-back in 2017 and 2018 and Shane Clanton standing as the most recent winner from 2019. On the Modified side, Ryan Gustin and Dustin Sorensen are both past Ogilvie winners with the United States Modified Touring Series (USMTS) from 2012 and 2022, respectively.

I-94 emr Speedway | Fergus Falls Frenzy (June 24): Wednesday’s agenda takes the Series east to Fergus Falls, MN for I-94’s third World of Outlaws event.

This year’s stop will be the first under the ownership of James Trantina III, who recently purchased the track from Don Shaw. I-94 is the latest addition to Trantina’s growing portfolio in the racing world and beyond, which also includes Granite City Motor Park, Dan Ebert’s nationally-touring Late Model team and Collins Brothers Towing.

Frank Heckenast Jr. won the World of Outlaws debut at I-94 in 2021 before Bobby Pierce won the latest one in 2023. In addition to its World of Outlaws date, the track is also home to the WISSOTA 100 every September, which attracts hundreds of cars each year for the largest event for weekly racers in the upper Midwest.

River Cities Speedway | Grand Forks Late Model Showdown (June 26): A cornerstone track on the northern swing every summer, the World of Outlaws will roll into Grand Forks, ND for the 10th year in a row and the 19th time overall.

Last year, Nick Hoffman became the 13th different winner at River Cities with the Series in a thrilling battle around the bullring with Ashton Winger and Brian Shirley. No one has won more than twice, with Shane Clanton, Darrell Lanigan, Tim McCreadie and Brandon Sheppard each holding a spot in that club.

Nodak Speedway | Minot Mayhem (June 28): The Series made its triumphant return to Minot, ND last season after 36 years away, and it’s coming back for more in 2026.

Last year’s race saw a massive crowd descend on Nodak for the Sunday night spectacle which Tim McCreadie won after a three-wide pass for the lead. He joined Billy Moyer and Mitch Johnson as the third World of Outlaws winner at Nodak, and will try to become the track’s first two-time winner next month.

Norman County Raceway | Start to Finish Showdown (June 30): The tour returns to Minnesota for a midweek stop at Norman County, which shifts from its previous Saturday date to a Tuesday slot in 2026 as the lead-in to Deer Creek Speedway’s NAPA Auto Parts Gopher 50 on July 4th weekend.

The World of Outlaws will be heading to Ada, MN for the third year in a row as the field looks to dethrone Nick Hoffman as the king of Norman County. The Mooresville, NC driver won both previous visits, although the ways in which he won couldn’t be more different. In 2024, Kyle Bronson, Bobby Pierce and Ryan Gustin all had problems while leading, and Hoffman was in the right place at the right time to pick up the pieces and score the win. Alternatively, Hoffman was the man to beat for the entirety of last year’s race, leading all 50 laps to win by more than a second.

Find tickets and more information for every World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision event in 2026 by clicking here.

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ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/the-month-ahead-june-roadmap-includes-new-tracks-northern-swing/

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After Strong Connor Bobik Memorial Opener, Larson Eyeing More Marion Center Speed

Emily Schwanke

MARION CENTER, PA (May 21, 2026) – Last Friday night at Marion Center Raceway, Pennsylvania favorites Logan Zarin and Jared Miley stole the spotlight with their Connor Bobik Memorial prelim Feature wins. But they weren’t the only underdogs having an impressive night.

Marion Center might not be the first place you would expect Lake Elmo, MN’s Brent Larson to be fast at, but fast he was. As the first car to go out for Qualifying in Friday’s program, the “B1 Bomber” laid down a lap that no one else could match to earn his first Simpson Quick Time Award in four years.

Larson may have let Zarin slip by him in the first corner, but he held strong in second the rest of the way, keeping the likes of Tyler Erb, Ryan Gustin and Nick Hoffman behind him in the 25-lap Showdown. The first four months of Larson’s ninth season as a member of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision has had its highs and lows, but between his Marion Center runner-up and his full-field top five at Mississippi Thunder Speedway, Larson has proven he can be a frontrunner when everything lines up.

“You can be pretty good, and if you’re a tenth off, that can be the difference between starting on the front row and starting 12th,” Larson said. “I don’t really look into things with expectations too much. We have run well [at Marion Center] and I look forward to going there. I prefer that size track over 1/2-miles, I guess. A lot of times, when you prefer something, one or the other, you race a little bit better at those kind of places.”

Larson’s Friday showing had him excited to build on that result on Saturday until the rain moved in. The race’s new date on Wednesday, May 27, puts teams in an unusual circumstance as they prepare to chase $30,000 next week.

For a World of Outlaws team like Larson’s, they’re used to building setups for a track using notes that are a year old, if not more. Getting to go back to Marion Center only 12 days after he last raced there means he can run the exact same parts and pieces he finished second with last week, a prospect that has Larson optimistic about his chances of picking up right where he left off.

“I feel like every year you go somewhere, you learn something,” Larson said. “You’re changing things, always evolving and hopefully growing. This time around, we’ll just go back with exactly what we ran there last time. A lot of the time, from one year to the next, you probably wouldn’t copy your notes exactly. You would have learned a few things along the last season that you would apply towards where you’re at, blend your notes and blend what you’ve used. But here, we’ll go back exactly where we were and start off there. I feel like we can be a bit better, so we’ll kind of incorporate that as the night goes along.”

There may not be as many variables to consider next week as Larson is used to, but the task at hand will still be a little different. The Showdown was a 25-lap sprint contested while the sun was still up, while Wednesday’s main event will be a 60-lap contest under the lights on a significantly slicker and slower surface that will require an entirely different skillset to remain at the front.

“Things change so much in this sport,” Larson said. “As soon as you think you’ve got something figured out, then the track conditions change a little bit or somebody else figures something out. I know a lot of guys were just kind of trying things out that night because it was a prelim night, didn’t count for points or anything. You’ll see a few more guys that are pretty hot there that maybe were just mediocre last time there. It’s really hard to say. I’m hopeful, but I don’t have any expectations.”

Once the checkered flag flies at Marion Center, Larson will load up and head west to Ohio for his first visit to Wayne County Speedway since 2019. From there, all eyes will turn to Mansfield Speedway for the inaugural Blaster 57 Special on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30. If the $57,000 winner’s payout on Saturday wasn’t enough to lure racers to the revitalized track, the eye-popping figure of $5,700 to start the Feature certainly is.

As someone who has spent his career scrapping to keep the dream alive, Larson is especially appreciative of a purse structure that goes a long way toward keeping teams like his on the road.

“It’s definitely huge, just making the show is a big deal,” Larson said. “It’ll definitely help the week’s pay. Really cool to see someone paying attention to the start money like that. I haven’t looked at the pay through the whole field, but small guys really appreciate good start money like that. Hopefully, it’ll bring some cars over there for them.”

Larson and the rest of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision will continue the 2026 season at Marion Center Raceway (Wednesday, May 27), Wayne County Speedway (Thursday, May 28) and Mansfield Speedway (Friday-Saturday, May 29-30). Find tickets and more information on all three events by clicking here.

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ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/after-strong-connor-bobik-memorial-opener-larson-eyeing-more-marion-center-speed/

EVENT INFO: Connor Bobik Memorial, Lonewolf 40, Blaster 57 Special
TRACK INFO: Marion Center Raceway, Wayne County Speedway, Mansfield Speedway

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Five-Night Northeast Swing Takes World of Outlaws Through Delaware, Pennsylvania

Emily Schwanke

CONCORD, NC (May 11, 2026) – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is rolling east for another stretch of nonstop racing.

This week’s agenda includes five nights of action across four tracks in Delaware and Pennsylvania. It all starts with a bang on Wednesday, May 13, as the World of Outlaws will be joined at Georgetown Speedway by the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds for a rare doubleheader in the Delaware Diamond Clash.

From there, a four-hour tow awaits to Selinsgrove Speedway, where the World of Outlaws will visit for the first time since 2019 on Thursday, May 14. Then it’s off to Marion Center Raceway for the annual Connor Bobik Memorial, which starts with a pair of split-field, $6,000-to-win Features on Friday, May 15, before the $30,000-to-win finale on Saturday, May 16.

The week wraps up at Bedford Speedway on Sunday, May 17, with the Billy Winn Classic, one of the marquee events of the track’s 90th anniversary season.

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Here are this week’s top storylines:

NICK VS. BOBBY: As has been the case all season, you don’t need to look any further than the top of the points table to find intriguing storylines.

Nick Hoffman enters the week as the points leader by three markers over two-time and defending champion Bobby Pierce. The two are still the class of the field from every angle – both drivers picked up a win at the last stop on tour at Mississippi Thunder Speedway, and they both still have zero finishes outside the top 10 all season. While Pierce has more wins with seven compared to Hoffman’s five, Hoffman is out front due to a slight edge in consistency. Hoffman is carrying an 11-race top-five streak into Georgetown, while Pierce has finished seventh or worse three times over that span.

Georgetown and Selinsgrove could be a coin flip, as neither driver has any experience at either track. History gives the edge to Pierce in the second half of the week though, as the “Smooth Operator” is a past winner at both Marion Center (2025) and Bedford (2024). Hoffman is searching for his first win at both tracks, although he has three top fives in three starts at Marion Center and a best of fifth at Bedford from last season.

RYAN’S ROLLING: It took a little longer than he would have liked, but Ryan Gustin has found his groove in 2026.

After going winless in his first 29 starts of the year, Gustin spent a break in the World of Outlaws schedule rattling off three-consecutive regional wins. He maintained that speed at Mississippi Thunder, as he finished third on Thursday and second on Friday before finally breaking through for his first Series win of the season on Saturday, bagging $40,000 in the process.

An up-and-down start to the year likely has Gustin out of the championship conversation, but a top-three finish is still a very realistic goal. The win moved him up to fifth in points, 11 back from the tie for third between Tim McCreadie and Tyler Erb. Given his past success at Marion Center as the 2023 Connor Bobik Memorial winner and his two top fives in two starts at Bedford, this weekend could be Gustin’s chance to make another move up the standings.

FAMILIAR GROUND: There aren’t many weeks on the calendar that Drake Troutman looks forward to more than this one.

Each of the four tracks on the itinerary are within a few hours of Troutman’s Hyndman, PA home, but none are more special than the last stop at Bedford. It’s where Troutman fell in love with racing from the stands and one of the first places where he got behind the wheel. It’s also the home of the DJ Troutman Memorial, the DIRTcar UMP Modified event held every September in honor of Troutman’s late father.

After running countless races at Bedford in Modifieds and Late Models at the regional level, Troutman made his first World of Outlaws start at his home track last year and finished 13th. He’ll try to make Bedford the site of his first Series win of 2026 if he can’t do it beforehand at Georgetown, Selinsgrove or Marion Center, three tracks at which he’s looking to crack the top 10 for the first time in national competition.

TIME TO SHINE: Tim McCreadie isn’t chasing his first win of the year, but it might feel like it.

The Watertown, NY driver’s lone win of the campaign came nearly four months ago in the season-opening DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. Since then, he’s been good enough to secure the third spot in the standings, but he’s still trying to lead his first lap since January.

The Northeast has always been fruitful for McCreadie, and 2025 was no different. Last year’s May swing through the region produced McCreadie’s first two wins of the season at Raceway 7 and Bedford, setting him on a trajectory to score four more victories in the summer and fall.

There’s reason to believe this week could once again be a turning point in McCreadie’s season. Like Bedford, Georgetown and Selinsgrove feature the flat 1/2-mile layout that “T-Mac” has so much experience on from his Big Block Modified days. Selinsgrove in particular is a strong track for McCreadie, as he has a win and four top 10s in five World of Outlaws starts there.

LOCAL FAVORITES: Twenty races into his rookie season on tour with the World of Outlaws, Logan Zarin finally gets to race on some tracks he knows well.

Other than Volusia, every facility the Series has been to in 2026 has been new to Zarin, but that changes this week. The former United Late Model Series (ULMS) regular has finished in the top 10 once each at Selinsgrove, Marion Center and Bedford with the regional tour. He’s no stranger to Georgetown either, as he finished 12th in his first Super Late Model start there at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Championship to go along with a pair of RUSH Crate Late Model starts at the Delaware facility.

Other names slated to join the World of Outlaws this week include Rick Eckert, Ross Robinson, Gregg Satterlee, Trevor Collins and many more.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Wednesday, May 13, at Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, DE
Thursday, May 14, at Selinsgrove Speedway in Selinsgrove, PA
Friday-Saturday, May 15-16, at Marion Center Raceway in Marion Center, PA
Saturday, May 17, at Bedford Speedway in Bedford, PA

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Nick Hoffman (2779 points)
2. Bobby Pierce (-3)
3. Tim McCreadie (-195)
4. Tyler Erb (-195)
5. Ryan Gustin (-206)
6. Drake Troutman (-216)
7. Ethan Dotson (-244)
8. Daulton Wilson (-251)
9. Dustin Sorensen (-326)
10. Dennis Erb Jr. (-370)

FEATURE WINNERS (8):
Bobby Pierce – 7
Nick Hoffman – 5
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (20):
Nick Hoffman – 18
Bobby Pierce – 14
Ryan Gustin – 7
Tim McCreadie – 7
Tyler Erb – 7
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Drake Troutman – 6
Chris Madden – 5
Daulton Wilson – 5
Jonathan Davenport – 4
Ethan Dotson – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 4
Hudson O’Neal – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Dale McDowell – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Trey Mills – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (18):
Nick Hoffman – 179
Bobby Pierce – 141
Brandon Sheppard – 78
Chris Madden – 73
Ryan Gustin – 72
Drake Troutman – 65
Hudson O’Neal – 45
Jonathan Davenport – 45
Mike Marlar – 39
Daulton Wilson – 37
Tim McCreadie – 28
Ashton Winger – 22
Ethan Dotson – 12
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 2

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (12):
Nick Hoffman – 6
Drake Troutman – 3
Chris Madden – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (13):
Chris Madden – 5
Nick Hoffman – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Bobby Pierce – 1
Brandon Sheppard – 1
Hudson O’Neal – 1
Tyler Erb – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (31):
Nick Hoffman – 13
Bobby Pierce – 8
Ryan Gustin – 7
Chris Madden – 7
Tyler Erb – 6
Drake Troutman – 5
Brandon Sheppard – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Jonathan Davenport – 3
Brandon Overton – 3
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Tim McCreadie – 2
Daulton Wilson – 2
Michael Leach – 2
Mike Marlar – 1
Ethan Dotson – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – 1
Brent Larson – 1
Trey Mills – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (29):
Ethan Dotson – 3
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Tristan Chamberlain – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Tim McCreadie – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Carson Ferguson – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Luke Morey – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Derrick Stewart – 1
Chad Simpson – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Chris Simpson – 1
Dylan Thornton – 1

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL (Practice)
Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Chris Madden (1)
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Hudson O’Neal (1)
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tim McCreadie (1)
Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (1)
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (2)
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brandon Sheppard (1)
Thursday, Feb. 19 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL (Practice)
Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Bobby Pierce (1)
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Nick Hoffman (3)
Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN / Mike Marlar (1)
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / Bobby Pierce (2)
Thursday, March 19 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS (Practice)
Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Bobby Pierce (3)
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Hudson O’Neal (2)
Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL / Nick Hoffman (4)
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA / Bobby Pierce (4)
Thursday, April 9 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Brandon Sheppard (2)
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Bobby Pierce (5)
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA / Bobby Pierce (6)
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Bobby Pierce (7)
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Nick Hoffman (5)
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / Ryan Gustin (1)
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA
Friday, May 15 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Saturday, May 16 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Friday, June 19 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN
Thursday, July 2 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Friday, July 3 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Saturday, July 4 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY
Friday, July 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Friday, July 24 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Thursday, July 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Friday, July 31 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Saturday, Aug. 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Thursday, Aug. 20 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA (Practice)
Friday, Aug. 21 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Saturday, Aug. 22 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Wednesday, Aug. 26 / Southern Iowa Speedway / Oskaloosa, IA
Friday, Aug, 28 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA
Saturday, Aug. 29 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA
Friday, Sept. 25 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Saturday, Sept. 26 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Friday, Oct. 2 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Saturday, Oct. 3 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Friday, Oct. 23 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Saturday, Oct. 24 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Wednesday, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC

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Briggs Danner Making World of Outlaws Late Model Debut at Selinsgrove

tyler carr

ELINSGROVE, PA (May 6, 2026) – The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is making a stop in the heart of Sprint Car country next week, and one of open-wheel racing’s bright young stars is set to join in on the action.

Non-Wing Sprint Car ace Briggs Danner will make his fendered World of Outlaws debut on Wednesday, May 13, at Selinsgrove Speedway in the Lazer Chassis Racing No. 31. It’s the first of seven planned starts this season in the ride which Danner is sharing with Big Block Modified driver Billy Pauch Jr.

The 24-year-old Allentown, PA native won multiple Quarter Midget championships before moving up into the SpeedSTR division at several area tracks. He went Sprint Car racing at age 19 and started winning almost immediately. Danner won back-to-back USAC East Coast Sprint Car Series championships in 2022 and 2023, and his 32 victories make him the winningest driver in the tour’s history. He hit the road with the AMSOIL USAC Sprint Car National Championship in 2024 and has since won eight races, most recently at Lawrenceburg Speedway on April 11.

But Danner has always had an itch to get behind the wheel of any race car he can get his hands on, and a conversation at the end of 2024 got the ball rolling on giving Super Late Models a try.

“I met Jim Bernheisel and the guys out at PRI,” Danner said. “Tim Hogue, who I drive a Sprint Car for, introduced me to them. They’ve known each other for a while, I guess, and I’ve always had an interest in Late Models and interest in trying one out anyway. So, I got in touch with them and they said that they were willing to put some sort of deal together to run a local show or two last year, which we did. It ended up working out. Jim Bernheisel used to run the car, Denny Superko’s car, they’re kind of in as a partner deal with it. Denny wants to run a couple shows, and he really likes Selinsgrove and he wants to go run with the Outlaws.”

Once the deal was done, Danner made his Late Model debut last June at Bridgeport Motorsports Park and earned an impressive fourth-place finish. His next start a month later at Selinsgrove was more of a struggle, as Danner crossed the line 16th.

“I ran Bridgeport for my first race, and that’s definitely a track that I’m comfortable with in Modified shows and Sprint Cars, Winged and Non-Wing and all kinds of stuff,” Danner said. “Being comfortable there definitely helped. We finished fourth there, so that was great, right off the bat to run that good. We qualified well, just kind of getting my feet wet trying to get it figured out, we had a good run.

“Selinsgrove didn’t quite go as good for us. Ran a Sprint Car there a few times, but it’s just a lot different. It was slick that night, and that’s just a whole new ball game for me to try and get accustomed to. I definitely have some room to grow for sure, but I’m super excited for the opportunity to try to figure it out.”

It’s easy for a Sprint Car driver to turn a blind eye to any type of racing that doesn’t involve open wheels and push trucks, but that’s never been who Danner is. He’s always respected anyone with a passion for making cars go fast, and his interest in the Late Model side of the sport has only grown as he’s gotten more involved in it.

“I’ve always paid attention to [Late Model racing], but never like a super big follower of it,” Danner said. “But I’ve always loved Late Models and just everything about them. The fenders, the aero, the four-link stuff, just everything about them, I’ve always loved. There’s just not a lot of it by us. To be able to get my feet wet in it with Denny and Jim and those guys was a pretty cool deal, and I’m willing to run as much as I can with them.”

A driver from the Sprint Car world dipping their toe in the Late Model waters, or vice versa, is nothing new. But the list of drivers who have been successful in both cars is much shorter. Does Danner expect his seat time in a Sprint Car at Selinsgrove to give him any sort of upper hand against the World of Outlaws next week? He’s not convinced.

“It’s tough. Like, when I ran Bridgeport, obviously I knew the racetrack, but anything as far as driving the car was totally thrown out the window,” Danner said. “It didn’t mean anything to me, and in fact, anything I knew about driving a race car probably hurt me, honestly. It was like learning all over again. To go to a place like Selinsgrove where I don’t have too many laps, I have some laps there, but it’s just so much different in a big car, let alone a Late Model. We have a lot of good guys coming, obviously, so I’m going to have to try to figure it out pretty quick.”

Despite a solid debut last summer, Danner is keeping his goals in check ahead of his first national Late Model start. There are plenty of formidable regional Super Late Model operations in the northeast, but he knows going toe-to-toe with the likes of Nick Hoffman, Bobby Pierce and Tim McCreadie will be an entirely different challenge.

“I don’t exactly know what my expectations are,” Danner said. “A solid night would be just being competitive and being in the mix of things. If we have a decent showing in the Feature, qualify, not wreck stuff up or not be too far out to lunch, I’ll be pretty happy.”

Danner will make his World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision debut at Selinsgrove Speedway on Thursday, May 14, part of a larger swing that also includes stops at Georgetown Speedway (Wednesday, May 13), Marion Center Raceway (Friday-Saturday, May 15-16) and Bedford Speedway (Sunday, May 17). More information on each event can be found by clicking here.

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TOP FIVE STORYLINES: World of Outlaws Rolling North for Midweek Clash at Independence, Dairyland Showdown

Emily Schwanke

 

CONCORD, NC (April 27, 2026) – A huge week of Late Model racing in the Midwest is on the horizon.

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision is gearing up for a stretch of four races in five nights across two tracks in Iowa and Wisconsin. First up is the first midweek race of the 2026 season, a visit to Independence Motor Speedway on Tuesday, April 28, for a 40-lap, $12,000-to-win, showdown.

Following a travel day on Wednesday, one of the region’s marquee events lies ahead on Thursday-Saturday, April 30-May 2. Mississippi Thunder Speedway has become a favorite among fans and drivers in recent years, and the Dairyland Showdown has risen in stature right alongside it. The festivities begin with a pair of 30-lap, $10,000-to-win, shows on Thursday and Friday before Saturday’s 50-lap, $40,000-to-win, finale, the highest-paying World of Outlaws race of the season thus far.

The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will be accompanied by the Karl Chevrolet Premier Late Model Tour, IMCA Modifieds and IMCA Stock Cars at Independence and the USRA Northern Lights Modified Series at Mississippi Thunder.

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THE BATTLE RAGES ON: The way the championship battle has gone so far, it wouldn’t be a surprise if the points lead changed hands four more times this week.

Nick Hoffman and Bobby Pierce have remained neck-and-neck since the season began in Florida, and the gap sits at two points entering Independence. Last time the Series raced at the Iowa facility two years ago, Pierce picked up the win while Hoffman finished third.

Both men are former winners at Mississippi Thunder, as Hoffman won once in each of the last two years while Pierce was victorious in 2022. Even when they aren’t winning, they’re still running up front – it’s been three years since either of them finished off the podium in Fountain City.

WELCOME HOME: Ryan Gustin is getting his first chance of the year to race in his home state at the perfect time.

The Marshalltown, IA native hasn’t been pleased with how he’s started his sixth full-time World of Outlaws season, as he’s sitting sixth in points and is still searching for his first Series win of the year. Gustin had yet to win anywhere in 2026 until April 17, when he topped a Northern Allstars Late Model Dirt Series race at Paragon Speedway to generate some momentum.

But “The Reaper” wasn’t done there. Seven days later, Gustin met up with the MARS Late Model Championship at Brownstown Bullring on Friday night and bagged another trophy. Saturday’s agenda led him to Farmington Empire Speedway for a duel with the Midwest Late Model Racing Association (MLRA), which he won to collect an additional $5,000 and extend his win streak to three ahead of his return to the World of Outlaws circuit.

After years of racing at Independence in a Modified, Gustin made his first Super Late Model start there with the World of Outlaws in 2024 and finished seventh. Mississippi Thunder has been the better track of the two for Gustin historically, as he won a World of Outlaws race there two years ago to go along with his five United States Modified Touring Series victories at the track.

TERBO TIME: Tyler Erb may not have been racing full-time with the World of Outlaws over the past several years, but the Dairyland Showdown has still been an annual stop for the Best Performance Motorsports team just the same.

The New Waverly, TX native’s first trip to Mississippi Thunder in 2022 resulted in a pair of top fives. He collected another one in 2024, then broke through in the Friday portion of last year’s event for his fourth World of Outlaws win and first at somewhere other than Atomic Speedway.

Like Gustin, Erb is also seeking his first Series win of the season. The two are locked in a close points battle for the last spot in the top five, with Erb leading Gustin by five points ahead of his Independence debut on Tuesday night.

SORENSEN’S STOMPING GROUNDS: Outside of the July weekend at Deer Creek Speedway, Mississippi Thunder is as close as Dustin Sorensen gets to home while racing with the World of Outlaws.

The Rochester, MN driver is rolling into his home region ninth in points with 16 races complete in his third full-time season. Sorensen capped off Speedweeks with four-straight top 10s in Florida, but he proceeded to stumble a bit in the March southern swing. He’s made modest gains as of late, finishing 12th or better in his last three starts.

His rookie World of Outlaws season included a 13th-place run at Independence, while he has a best finish of sixth in five Feature starts at Mississippi Thunder. He does have two Late Model wins there with the Wisconsin-based Dirt Kings Late Model Tour to go along with his pair of USMTS triumphs.

SUPERMAN WATCH: A refreshed, independent schedule for Jonathan Davenport will take him north for four nights against the World of Outlaws this week.

The Blairsville, GA driver will get his first look at Independence on Tuesday, but he’s become fond of Mississippi Thunder in the few appearances he’s made there. Davenport scored the Friday win in his first Dairyland Showdown in 2022 but hasn’t made any planned visits since. That was until last year’s Ralph Latham Memorial at Florence Speedway rained out early enough for Davenport to pivot and make the eight-hour drive north to Mississippi Thunder for the Saturday finale, in which he finished ninth.

Other names expected to hit the track this week include Tyler Bruening, Dallon Murty, Jake Timm, Chad Simpson, Chris Simpson, Garrett Alberson, Cade Dillard and many more.

WHEN AND WHERE:
Tuesday, April 28, at Independence Motor Speedway in Independence, IA
Thursday-Saturday, April 30-May 2, at Mississippi Thunder Speedway in Fountain City, WI

CURRENT POINT STANDINGS:
1. Nick Hoffman (2198 points)
2. Bobby Pierce (-2)
3. Tim McCreadie (-139)
4. Daulton Wilson (-158)
5. Tyler Erb (-173)
6. Ryan Gustin (-178)
7. Drake Troutman (-192)
8. Ethan Dotson (-206)
9. Dustin Sorensen (-261)
10. Dennis Erb Jr. (-267)

FEATURE WINNERS (7):
Bobby Pierce – 5
Nick Hoffman – 4
Brandon Sheppard – 2
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Chris Madden – 1
Mike Marlar – 1

FEATURE TOP FIVES (18):
Nick Hoffman – 14
Bobby Pierce – 11
Brandon Sheppard – 6
Tim McCreadie – 6
Chris Madden – 5
Tyler Erb – 5
Ryan Gustin – 4
Daulton Wilson – 4
Drake Troutman – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 4
Hudson O’Neal – 3
Jonathan Davenport – 3
Ethan Dotson – 3
Dale McDowell – 2
Ashton Winger – 2
Dennis Erb Jr. – 2
Mike Marlar – 2
Brandon Overton – 1

FEATURE LAPS LED (17):
Nick Hoffman – 157
Bobby Pierce – 95
Brandon Sheppard – 78
Chris Madden – 73
Drake Troutman – 47
Hudson O’Neal – 45
Jonathan Davenport – 45
Mike Marlar – 39
Daulton Wilson – 37
Tim McCreadie – 28
Ryan Gustin – 22
Ashton Winger – 22
Brandon Overton – 12
Michael Leach – 10
Sam Seawright – 5
Dale McDowell – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 2

BILSTEIN POLE AWARDS (11):
Nick Hoffman – 3
Chris Madden – 2
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Drake Troutman – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Sam Seawright – 1

SIMPSON QUICK TIME AWARDS (11):
Nick Hoffman – 4
Chris Madden – 2
Drake Troutman – 2
Ryan Gustin – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Jonathan Davenport – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Brandon Overton – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Michael Leach – 1

HEAT RACE WINS (28):
Nick Hoffman – 10
Chris Madden – 7
Bobby Pierce – 6
Tyler Erb – 5
Brandon Sheppard – 4
Drake Troutman – 4
Ryan Gustin – 4
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 3
Brandon Overton – 3
Hudson O’Neal – 2
Daulton Wilson – 2
Jonathan Davenport – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Mike Marlar – 1
Ashton Winger – 1
Dale McDowell – 1
Dennis Erb Jr. – 1
Devin Moran – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Trey Mills – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Dustin Sorensen – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Sam Seawright – 1
Austin Smith – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Blair Nothdurft – 1
Donald McIntosh – 1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINS (23):
Dennis Erb Jr. – 3
Josh Rice – 3
Bobby Pierce – 2
Ethan Dotson – 2
Tim McCreadie – 1
Daulton Wilson – 1
Ricky Thornton Jr. – 1
Ryan Gustin – 1
Michael Page – 1
Jake Timm – 1
Jason Feger – 1
Tristan Chamberlain – 1
Cody Overton – 1
Logan Zarin – 1
Carson Ferguson – 1
Shane Clanton – 1
Dalton Cook – 1
Dallon Murty – 1
Michael Leach – 1
Dan Ebert – 1
Cory Hedgecock – 1
Brian Shirley – 1
Luke Morey – 1

2026 WORLD OF OUTLAWS LATE MODEL SERIES PRESENTED BY DIRTVISION SCHEDULE
Wednesday, Jan. 21 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL (Practice)
Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Chris Madden (1)
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Hudson O’Neal (1)
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Tim McCreadie (1)
Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (1)
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Nick Hoffman (2)
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / Brandon Sheppard (1)
Thursday, Feb. 19 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL (Practice)
Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Bobby Pierce (1)
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / Nick Hoffman (3)
Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN / Mike Marlar (1)
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / Bobby Pierce (2)
Thursday, March 19 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS (Practice)
Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Bobby Pierce (3)
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / Hudson O’Neal (2)
Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL / Nick Hoffman (4)
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA / Bobby Pierce (4)
Thursday, April 9 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL (Practice)
Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Brandon Sheppard (2)
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / Bobby Pierce (5)
Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA
Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI
Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA
Friday, May 15 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Saturday, May 16 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA
Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH
Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV
Friday, June 19 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI
Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN
Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN
Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND
Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND
Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN
Thursday, July 2 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Friday, July 3 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Saturday, July 4 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN
Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY
Friday, July 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH
Friday, July 24 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL
Thursday, July 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Friday, July 31 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Saturday, Aug. 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI
Thursday, Aug. 20 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA (Practice)
Friday, Aug. 21 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Saturday, Aug. 22 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA
Wednesday, Aug. 26 / Southern Iowa Speedway / Oskaloosa, IA
Friday, Aug, 28 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA
Saturday, Aug. 29 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA
Friday, Sept. 25 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Saturday, Sept. 26 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO
Friday, Oct. 2 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Saturday, Oct. 3 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA
Friday, Oct. 23 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Saturday, Oct. 24 / Modoc Speedway / Modoc, SC
Wednesday, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC
Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC 

ARTICLE: https://worldofoutlaws.com/latemodels/top-five-storylines-world-of-outlaws-rolling-north-for-midweek-clash-at-independence-dairyland-showdown/

EVENT INFO: Independence Late Model Showdown, Dairyland Showdown
 TRACK INFO: Independence Motor Speedway, Mississippi Thunder Speedway

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Super DIRTCAR series

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The Super DIRTcar Series remains the premier traveling tour for Big Block Modifieds in the nation.

Each Super DIRTcar Series event follows a traditional short-track program including pre-race Hot Lap sessions, qualifying through Time Trials, Heat Races, and a Last Chance Showdown, all leading up to the 30-car Feature. The number of cars entered that night determines the number of preliminary races. The top 12 qualifiers in the heat races redraw for starting positions.

 

 

Paul Mancini Takes Leap with Full-Time Super DIRTcar Series Run

Joe Grabianowsk

 

WEEDSPORT, NY (May 28, 2026) – With his options for weekly racing at home dwindling, Paul Mancini decided to take a leap in 2026.

The New Gretna, NJ driver will compete against the best Big Block Modified drivers in the Northeast as the newest full-time member of the Super DIRTcar Series. He’s also the third MD3 Rookie of the Year contender, joining Matt Caprara and Tyler Dippel.

While it’s a big leap for Mancini, his reason for joining was simple: more seat time.

“My home track that I race at weekly closed for the year,” Mancini said. “I went to a bunch of races last year with (Matt) Stangle, and we just wanted to race more this year. And what better way to do it than to race with the best guys.”

Mancini, who fans will see in the white No. 7M car this season, raced at New Egypt Speedway over the past few seasons. He also made stops at Georgetown Speedway, Delaware International Raceway, and Bridgeport Motorsports Park. 

He’s reached Victory Lane at two of those tracks, winning at Delaware last year, and Bridgeport in 2024.

Racing in New Jersey and Delaware is the same path taken by last year’s MD3 Rookie of the Year, Matt Stangle. Mancini saw what Stangle faced during his rookie year and how he improved throughout the season. That’s the trajectory Mancini said he hopes for but knows he’ll deal with adversity. 

“I know we’re going to struggle, but it ain’t easy,” Mancini said. “Hopefully by the end of the year, we’ll just get better and better and qualify for the shows and learn as much as possible while still having fun.”

It’s not just the competition Mancini will deal with throughout the season. He’s also learning on the fly, whether it’s driving a Big Block or racing on Hoosier tires. In New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the tracks typically run American Racer tires, which means it’ll be a learning curve every time he gets in the car.

“It’s my first year really in a Big Block,” Mancini said. “We don’t really have many Big Block tracks around us and Hoosiers are totally different. Those are valuable laps. I feel like we learned a lot (at Georgetown) and I can take it to the next race.”

By racing the Series, Mancini gets the chance to race at several new tracks in 2026. However, the one that excites him the most is Autodrome Drummond.

“That place looked cool,” Mancini said. “I went last year with Stangle, and that place looked really cool. Another fast track and looks like a blast to drive.”

Mancini’s quest to earn MD3 Rookie of the Year honors continues when the Super DIRTcar Series returns to action on Tuesday, June 16, at Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, NY, for Mr. DIRT Track USA.

GET MR. DIRT TRACK USA TICKETS HERE

How can you watch the Super DIRTcar Series? Live on DIRTVision.

ARTICLE: https://superdirtcarseries.com/dirtcar-ne/big-block-modifieds/super-dirt-car-series/paul-mancini-takes-leap-with-full-time-super-dirtcar-series-run/

 

 

THE MONTH AHEAD: Super DIRTcar Series Kicks Off Summer Slate with Lebanon Valley, Ransomville Visits

WEST LEBANON, NY (May 26 ,2026) – Summer is nearly here, and that means the Super DIRTcar Series is turning its attention to June.

The Beasts of the Northeast will visit two historic Series venues throughout the month, spanning both ends of New York.

First, the Series visits Lebanon Valley Speedway in West Lebanon, NY, on Tuesday, June 16, for Mr. DIRT Track USA. Then, a “Shower of Big Block Power” hits Western New York with a stop at Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, NY, on Tuesday, June 23, for the Ron Martin Memorial Summer Nationals.

Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

Lebanon Valley Speedway | Mr. DIRT Track USA (June 16)

June’s first stop marks a return to New York’s Capital Region for Mr. DIRT Track USA at Lebanon Valley. The race will be the Series’ 62nd visit to the 5/8-mile facility, and the lone stop of the 2026 season.

Last year’s Mr. DIRT Track USA saw Kolby Schoder charge to the front to earn his first career Super DIRTcar Series win, giving him momentum toward his first trip to Super DIRT Week. He became the sixth different driver to win a Series race at Lebanon Valley in the last decade, joining Andy Bachetti, Brett Hearn, Matt Sheppard, Kenny Tremont, and L.J. Lombardo.

GET MR. DIRT TRACK USA TICKETS HERE

Video Recap (Aug. 28):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCVZpmYduDY&t=130s

Ransomville Speedway | Ron Martin Memorial Summer Nationals (June 23)

The second and final stop in June takes the Series to the Niagara Frontier and a visit to Ransomville for the Ron Martin Memorial Summer Nationals. 

This year’s event will be a special one, as long-time track owner and promoter Stan Friesen will be inducted into the track’s Ring of Honor that night.

In last season’s stop at Ransomville, three-time Series champion Mat Williamson went to a backup car after he destroyed his primary car in Hot Laps. That didn’t deter the St. Catharines, ON driver, though, as he still drove to the victory in a crucial stop on the road to his third Series title. 

For event information, CLICK HERE.

Video Recap (Aug. 12):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGXx2Mxp3Ls&t=165s

Where can you watch the Super DIRTcar Series? Watch every lap live on DIRTVision.

 

ARTICLE: https://superdirtcarseries.com/dirtcar-ne/big-block-modifieds/super-dirt-car-series/the-month-ahead-super-dirtcar-series-kicks-off-summer-slate-with-lebanon-valley-ransomville-visits/

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Close Points Battle Highlights Super DIRTcar Series Memorial Day Weekend Doubleheader

Mat Williamson holds a nine-point lead over Alex Yankowski heading into Weedsport, Thunder Mountain

Joe Grabianowski

WEEDSPORT, NY (May 20, 2026) – Memorial Day weekend is a significant weekend in motorsports, and that’s no different for the Super DIRTcar Series.

The Beasts of the Northeast are preparing for the first back-to-back of the 2026 championship season with two stops in Central New York.

First, the Series heads to Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, NY, for the Heroes Remembered 75 on Sunday, May 24.

BUY WEEDSPORT TICKETS HERE

Then, a Shower of Big Block Power heads to New York’s Southern Tier for a stop at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Center Lisle, NY, on Monday, May 25, for the Natural 77 honoring Dale Planck.

Where can you watch every Super DIRTcar Series race? Live on DIRTVision.

Here’s a look at what to watch for at Weedsport and Thunder Mountain:

Red Hot Rocket: Entering this weekend’s doubleheader, no one has more momentum than Alex Yankowski.

The Covington Township, PA driver has won the last two Super DIRTcar Series Features and sits nine points behind Mat Williamson for the Series points lead. He also has 12 top 10s in his last 13 points-paying races.

Yankowski made three Series starts at Weedsport last year and never finished outside the top 10, earning an eighth, fourth, and third. He’s only made one Series start at Thunder Mountain, finishing fifth.

“Kid Rocket” is searching for his seventh career Series victory.

Weedsport Success: Over the past three seasons of Super DIRTcar Series action at Weedsport Speedway, only three drivers have reached Victory Lane.

Williamson and Stewart Friesen each have three wins in that span, while Peter Britten earned the other last year during SummerFAST. 

Out of those three drivers, Williamson has been the most consistent. The defending Series champion finished on the podium in six of the seven Features in the last three seasons, which included streaks of three consecutive victories and back-to-back runner-up finishes.

Friesen, like Williamson, also earned three consecutive wins in the span and has won his last four overall starts at the track.

Britten’s win last year was the first time he’s reached Victory Lane at Weedsport. However, the Brisbane, QLD driver has had mixed results there. Outside of his victory, he has five top fives and 10 top 10s in 33 starts. 

Payne’s Redemption: Alex Payne has gotten off to a tough start to this year’s Super DIRTcar Series championship season with 17th, 16th, and 14th-place finishes. However, Weedsport may be the track where Payne can turn his luck around.

The Hopewell, NY driver dominated the track’s Icebreaker 50 earlier this month, leading every lap to score the victory. He’s also looking for redemption in the Heroes Remembered 75, after getting a flat tire while leading the event last season. 

Payne finished in the top five in all three Series events at Weedsport last year and added a sixth at Thunder Mountain.

Quiet Success: Despite only having one top-five finish to start the 2026 championship season, Jack Lehner enters this weekend’s doubleheader third in the Series standings, 33 points behind Mat Williamson.

Lehner, from Saratoga Springs, NY, opened the season with fourth, seventh, and eighth place finishes, moving him into a podium position in the Series points for the first time in his career.

The “Ginga Ninja” has found some success at Weedsport, earning five top 10s in 15 Super DIRTcar Series starts at the 3/8-mile. While he’s only finished in the top 10 33 percent of the time at Weedsport, four of his five top 10s have come in the last six Series events.

Meanwhile, he’s made two starts at Thunder Mountain in his career, finishing fifth in 2024 and 13th last year.

Back to the Mountain: Memorial Day’s Natural 77 at Thunder Mountain will be the Series’ third stop at the Center Lisle, NY oval, after the track’s debut on the schedule in 2024.

So far, the event has produced two different winners, with Jimmy Phelps winning the inaugural event in 2024, and 10-time Series champion Matt Sheppard adding another track he’s won at to his resume last May.

Both drivers enter this weekend searching for their first Series win of the season and have won at both tracks the Series races at this weekend.

Along with a win at Thunder Mountain, Phelps is a two-time Series winner at Weedsport, while Sheppard has reached the track’s “Victory Hill” on eight occasions in Series events.

WHEN AND WHERE
Weedsport Speedway (3/8-mile) in Weedsport, NY, on Sunday, May 24
Thunder Mountain Speedway (1/4-mile) in Center Lisle, NY, on Monday, May 25

TRACK RECORD
Weedsport Speedway: 14.884 set by Peter Britten on 8/17/25
Thunder Mountain Speedway: 13.930 by Mike Mahaney on 5/26/25

FEATURE WINNERS: (4 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins

  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-3
  2. Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-2
  3. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON-1
    Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-1

HEAT RACE WINNERS (18 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins

  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-7
  2. Alex Payne, Hopewell, NY-3
  3. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-On-the-Lake, ON-2
    Jimmy Phelps, Baldwinsville, NY-2
    Alex Yankowski- Covington Township, PA-2
    Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD-2
  4. Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, NY-1
    Matt Caprara, Clayton, NY-1
    Darren Smith, Binghamton, NY-1
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Justin Stone, Middlebury, VT-1
    Matt Sheppard, Savannah, NY-1
    Louden Reimert, Oley, PA-1
    Tim Sears Jr., Hastings, NY-1
    Matt Delorenzo, Cropseyville, NY-1
    Demetrios Drellos, Queensbury, NY-1
    Mike Mahaney, Elizabethtown, NY-1
    Michael Parent, Granby, QC-1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (11 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins

  1. Rex King Jr., Bristolville, OH-3
  2. Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-2
  3. Eddie Strada, Lake Ariel, PA-1
    Matt Caprara, Clayton, NY-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Matt Stangle, Neshanic Station, NJ-1
    Tanner Van Doren, Schnecksville, PA-1
    Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-1
    J. Bunting, Milford, DE-1
    Alex Payne, Hopewell, NY-1
    Jackson Gill, Plessis, NY-1

PODIUM FINISHES (10 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Podiums

  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-5
  2. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON-4
  3. Alex Payne, Hopewell, NY-2
    Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-2
    Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-2
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-2
  4. Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, NY-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Matt Delorenzo, Cropseyville, NY-1
    Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD-1

HARD CHARGER (5 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – H.C.

  1. Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-2
  2. Matt Sheppard, Savannah, NY-1
    Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, NY-1
    Justin Haers, Phelps, NY-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Billy Pauch Jr., Frenchtown, NJ-1

BILLY WHITAKER CARS AND TRUX QUICK TIMES (6 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – QTs

  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-2
  2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA-1
    Jimmy Phelps, Baldwinsville, NY-1
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Tim Sears Jr., Hastings, NY-1
    Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-1

JAM Performance Fastest Hot Lap Award (7 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – QT

  1. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-On-the-Lake, ON-1
    Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD-1
    Justin Stone, Middlebury, VT-1
    Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Tanner Van Doren, Schnecksville, PA-1
    Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-1

Super DIRTcar Series Lap Leaders (10 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Laps Led

  1. Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-116
  2. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-75
  3. Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-38
  4. Matt Delorenzo, Cropseyville, NY-29
  5. Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD
  6. Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-20
  7. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON-18
  8. Justin Stone, Middlebury, VT-17
  9. Matt Sheppard, Savannah, NY-12
  10. Bobby Varin, Johnstown, NY-4

2026 Super DIRTcar Series Schedule and Winners

  1. Wednesday, Feb. 11/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Stewart Friesen*
  2. Thursday, Feb. 12/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Mat Williamson*
  3. Friday, Feb. 13/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Mat Williamson (2)*
  4. Saturday, Feb. 14/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Larry Wight*
  5. Friday, April 17/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY/Mat Williamson (3)
  6. Wednesday, May 13/Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, DE/Alex Yankowski
  7. Sunday, May 17/Cornwall Motor Speedway/Long Sault, ON/Alex Yankowski (2)

*: Denotes Non-Points Paying Victory

ARTICLE: https://superdirtcarseries.com/dirtcar-ne/big-block-modifieds/super-dirt-car-series/what-to-watch-for-close-points-battle-highlights-super-dirtcar-series-memorial-day-weekend-doubleheader/

 

 

 Tyler Dippel is no stranger to Super DIRTcar Series events.

Joe Grabianowski

WEEDSPORT, NY (May 19, 2026) – Tyler Dippel is no stranger to Super DIRTcar Series events.

But after more than a decade racing across the Northeast, he’ll take on a new challenge in his Big Block Modified career—a full-time run with the Beasts of the Northeast.

The Walkill, NY driver has joined the Series as the second MD3 Rookie of the Year contender in 2026, a decision that he said was easy to make.

“I just wanted to race more,” Dippel said. “They’re fun races. Long races. And they’re against the quality guys. It’s the route I want to take this year.”

Despite how long he’s been racing, there’s still going to be a learning curve for Dippel this season. He hasn’t run a full season since 2021, which means he’ll need time to get acclimated to racing against his Series competitors.

“Everybody gets better every year,” Dippel said. “It’s getting your stuff tuned in. Anywhere you go, the top five and top 10 on the Series are stout. You have to be right on it. As soon as we dial ourselves in, I don’t think it’ll be a problem anywhere we go. I just think we have to get our baseline back, and I think we can be competitive.”

Even with a part-time schedule, one of the events he’s been successful at throughout his career is the Billy Whittaker Cars 200 during Super DIRT Week at Oswego Speedway. In five starts at Oswego, Dippel has two top 10s in the event, an eighth in 2021, and a sixth in 2022.

However, he narrowly missed out on a win at “Racing’s Biggest Party” in 2021, taking the lead briefly before suffering a suspension failure with 50 laps to go, forcing him to make a pitstop. Being in contention has Dippel confident he’ll have a chance to win this October, especially after running a full season on the Super DIRTcar Series.

“I think it’s going to be huge running with these guys all year,” Dippel said. “I think our setup will be better. It seems like the 200 lappers, Eastern States, Super DIRT Week, and Fonda, I’ve been so close to all three of them. Hopefully, this is the year we can snag one of them.”

Dippel and the Super DIRTcar Series return to action with a Memorial Day weekend doubleheader. First, the Series heads to Weedsport Speedway on Sunday, May 24, for the Heroes Remembered.

BUY WEEDSPORT TICKETS HERE

Then, the Series makes its lone stop at Thunder Mountain Speedway on Monday, May 25, for the Natural 77, honoring Dale Planck.

Where can you watch every Super DIRTcar Series race? Live on DIRTVision. 

ARTICLE: https://superdirtcarseries.com/dirtcar-ne/big-block-modifieds/super-dirt-car-series/tyler-dippel-joins-super-dirtcar-series-as-md3-rookie-of-the-year-contender/

FAN 101: https://about.dirtcar.com/

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Sunday Night Brawl at Cornwall Up Next For Super DIRTcar Series

Quentin Young

LONG SAULT, ON (May 15, 2026) – A bullring battle in the “Great White North” awaits the best drivers in the Northeast, as the Super DIRTcar Series heads to Canada for the first time in 2026.

The Beasts of the Northeast will visit Cornwall Motor Speedway in Long Sault, ON, on Sunday, May 17, for the Spring Shootout at Cornwall. Drivers will battle in a 100-lap Feature with $10,000 on the line for the first time this season.

Joining the Super DIRTcar Series at Cornwall are the track’s DIRTcar Sportsman and Mini Stock divisions.

Where can you watch every Super DIRTcar Series race? Live on DIRTVision.

Here’s a look at what to watch for at Cornwall:

Early Consistency: Through two races, defending Series champion Mat Williamson’s consistency from 2025 has carried over to 2026. The St. Catharines, ON driver leads the Super DIRTcar Series standings by three points over Stewart Friesen after his fourth-place finish on Wednesday at Georgetown Speedway. That makes it eight consecutive top fives and 24 straight top 10s in points-paying events.

While Williamson hasn’t won a Super DIRTcar Series race at the Ontario track, he’s been successful at Cornwall in the past. He’s reached Victory Lane there on seven occasions, with his last win coming in 2024. In last year’s O’Canada 100 at Cornwall, Williamson finished third.

With Friesen not expected to challenge for the Super DIRTcar Series title due to NASCAR Truck Series commitments, the next driver chasing Williamson is Alex Yankowski, who enters Cornwall third in points after his win at Georgetown on Wednesday. 

The Covington Township, PA driver is 13 points out of the lead after two races. But unlike Williamson, he’s only made two starts at Cornwall. His best finish was during last year’s O’Canada 100, where he finished fourth.

Fortress of Solitude: After not finishing Wednesday’s Delaware Diamond 50 at Georgetown, 10-time Series champion Matt Sheppard is aiming to bounce back at one of his most successful tracks on the Series.

Sheppard, from Savannah, NY, is a four-time Series winner at the track, including three consecutive victories from 2017 to 2019. A win on Sunday would be his 104th Series win, bringing him closer to Brett Hearn’s mark of 141 wins on the Super DIRTcar Series all-time wins list. A win will also tie Hearn for the most Series wins at Cornwall (5).

Sheppard finished 13th in last year’s O’Canada 100.

ONE to Watch: When Felix Roy unloads at Cornwall on Sunday, it’ll be the first time the Napierville, QC competitor will drive the Paille Course Racing No. ONE in a Super DIRTcar Series event. Roy took over that ride after the team split with David Hebert in the offseason and is expected to drive the car in Super DIRTcar Series events in Canada in 2026.

“Hollywood” has been successful at Cornwall in his career, scoring five wins, 16 top fives, and 22 top 10s in 30 starts.

A win by Roy on Sunday would be his first career Series victory.

Canadian Contingent: Williamson and Roy aren’t the only Canadian drivers who will be aiming for a victory on Sunday.

Along with several track regulars, the Spring Shootout will be the first time in 2026 that the Series will see last year’s winner, Mario Clair, from Drummondville, QC, and last year’s runner-up, Dalton Slack.

Clair held off Slack for 100 laps to win last year’s O’Canada 100 and aims to add a 14th Cornwall win to his resume this weekend. However, Clair has made only one start this season, finishing 11th in a 358 Modified event at Airborne Park Speedway.

Slack, from Welland, ON, has made two starts this season, one at Lernerville Speedway and another at Weedsport Speedway, finishing outside the top 10 in both. Including last year’s second-place Series finish, Slack has two top fives and four top 10s at Cornwall.

WHEN AND WHERE
Cornwall Motor Speedway (1/4-mile) in Long Sault, ON, on Sunday, May 17

ONLINE
Cornwall Motor Speedway: www.cornwallspeedway.com

TRACK RECORD
Cornwall Motor Speedway: 12.650 by Joey Ladouceur

FEATURE WINNERS: (4 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins

  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-3
    Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON-1
    Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-1
    Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-1

HEAT RACE WINNERS (16 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins

  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-6

  2. Alex Payne, Hopewell, NY-3

  3. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-On-the-Lake, ON-2
    Jimmy Phelps, Baldwinsville, NY-2
    Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD-2

  4. Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, NY-1
    Matt Caprara, Clayton, NY-1
    Darren Smith, Binghamton, NY-1
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Justin Stone, Middlebury, VT-1
    Matt Sheppard, Savannah, NY-1
    Louden Reimert, Oley, PA-1
    Tim Sears Jr., Hastings, NY-1
    Matt Delorenzo, Cropseyville, NY-1
    Demetrios Drellos, Queensbury, NY-1
    Alex Yankowski- Covington Township, PA-1

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (9 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins

  1. Rex King Jr., Bristolville, OH-3

  2. Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-2

  3. Eddie Strada, Lake Ariel, PA-1
    Matt Caprara, Clayton, NY-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Matt Stangle, Neshanic Station, NJ-1
    Tanner Van Doren, Schnecksville, PA-1
    Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-1
    J. Bunting, Milford, DE-1

PODIUM FINISHES (10 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Podiums

  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-4
    Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON-4

  2. Alex Payne, Hopewell, NY-2
    Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-2

  3. Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, NY-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Matt Delorenzo, Cropseyville, NY-1
    Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-1
    Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD-1

HARD CHARGER (5 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – H.C.

  1. Matt Sheppard, Savannah, NY-1
    Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, NY-1
    Justin Haers, Phelps, NY-1
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Billy Pauch Jr., Frenchtown, NJ-1

BILLY WHITAKER CARS AND TRUX QUICK TIMES (5 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – QTs

  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-2

  2. Duane Howard, Oley, PA-1
    Jimmy Phelps, Baldwinsville, NY-1
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Tim Sears Jr., Hastings, NY-1

JAM Performance Fastest Hot Lap Award (6 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – QT

  1. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-On-the-Lake, ON-1
    Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD-1
    Justin Stone, Middlebury, VT-1
    Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Tanner Van Doren, Schnecksville, PA-1

Super DIRTcar Series Lap Leaders (9 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Laps Led

  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-66

  2. Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-50

  3. Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-38

  4. Matt Delorenzo, Cropseyville, NY-29

  5. Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-20

  6. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON-18

  7. Justin Stone, Middlebury, VT-17

  8. Matt Sheppard, Savannah, NY-12

  9. Bobby Varin, Johnstown, NY-4

2026 Super DIRTcar Series Schedule and Winners

  1. Wednesday, Feb. 11/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Stewart Friesen*

  2. Thursday, Feb. 12/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Mat Williamson*

  3. Friday, Feb. 13/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Mat Williamson (2)*

  4. Saturday, Feb. 14/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Larry Wight*

  5. Friday, April 17/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY/Mat Williamson (3)

  6. Wednesday, May 13/Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, DE/Alex Yankowski

*: Denotes Non-Points Paying Victory

 

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Super DIRTcar Series Joins World of Outlaws Late Models For Delaware Diamond Clash at Georgetown

Joe Grabianowski

GEORGETOWN, DE (May 11, 2026) – Fans in the Delmarva peninsula will be treated to a mega-event this week, as two of the top dirt racing series in the country visit Delaware.

The Super DIRTcar Series will visit Georgetown Speedway in Georgetown, DE, on Wednesday, May 13, as part of the Delaware Diamond Clash with the World of Outlaws Late Models Series presented by DIRTVision.

Big Block drivers will compete in the Millman’s Napa Auto Parts Delaware Diamond 50, a 50-lap Feature paying $7,500-to-win. 

The mega-event will have a NASCAR flair to it, as NASCAR Cup Series star Christopher Bell will make his Super DIRTcar Series debut, and Hall of Famer Donnie Allison will be the event’s Grand Marshal.

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Here’s a look at what to watch for at Georgetown:

Bell’s Debut: NASCAR Cup Series star Christopher Bell will make his Big Block Modified and Georgetown Speedway debut on Wednesday, driving the No. 62 car for Halmar-Friesen Racing – a teammate to Stewart Friesen.

While it’ll be Bell’s first Big Block event, he’s far from inexperienced on dirt. The Norman, OK driver has won in about everything he’s climbed in, including six victories with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series, a USAC Silver Crown victory, five wins with the American Sprint Car Series, and over 50 victories in a dirt Midget – three being Chili Bowl Nationals titles.

Bell has the chance to join Ken Schrader and Geoff Bodine as NASCAR Cup Series winners who’ve won a Super DIRTcar Series Feature. He can also join Stewart Friesen and Schrader as drivers who’ve won a World of Outlaws Sprint Car and a Super DIRTcar Series Feature.

RELATED: Christopher Bell Embraces New Challenge With Super DIRTcar Series Debut

Leading the Charge: After one race of the 2026 Super DIRTcar Series Championship Season, three-time champion Mat Williamson is off to a strong start with his win at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

The St. Catharines, ON driver enters Georgetown with the Series points lead, and returns to a track where he won in 2022. In last year’s Super DIRTcar Series stop, Williamson finished fourth en route to earning the Series championship.

A win by “Money Mat” this week would be the 39th Super DIRTcar Series win of his career, breaking a tie with Bob McCreadie for seventh on the all-time wins list.

Back on Track: The last time the Series visited Georgetown, Alex Payne and Tim Sears Jr. delivered a thrilling battle that Payne eventually won.

This time, both drivers are aiming to get back on track after a tough start to the 2026 season. Despite winning three times already this year, Payne finished 16th at Albany-Saratoga after he went off the track in Turn 2 while running in the top three. 

Sears, meanwhile, finished 13th at Albany-Saratoga with a tire going down late in the race after contact on a restart.

Payne, from Hopewell, NY, is searching for his fourth career Series triumph, while Sears, from Hastings, NY, is aiming for his second.

Getting Back to Victory Lane: Along with Williamson, a few Super DIRTcar Series drivers are aiming to get back to Victory Lane at Georgetown.

That starts with 10-time Series champion Matt Sheppard, who earned his first victory of the season last Friday at Outlaw Speedway. The Savannah, NY driver is a five-time Feature winner at the Delaware racetrack, with his last win in August of 2024.

Another five-time Georgetown winner is Anthony Perrego, who’s aiming for his first Series victory since he won at Sharon Speedway last year. Like Sheppard, the Montgomery, NY driver hasn’t reached Victory Lane at Georgetown since 2024.

Outside of Payne’s Series win last November, Alex Yankowski is the most recent Series driver to win a Feature at Georgetown when he won on the opening night of Mid-Atlantic Championship weekend.

The driver in the field with the most victories at Georgetown, however, is Friesen, who’s won 12 times at the track. He’s aiming for his first win there since November 2024.


WHEN AND WHERE
Georgetown Speedway (4/10-mile) in Georgetown, DE, Saturday, May 13

TRACK RECORD
Georgetown Speedway: 18.484 by Danny Bouc on May 17, 2024

FEATURE WINNERS: (3 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins
  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-3
    Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON-1
    Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-1

HEAT RACE WINNERS (15 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins
  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-5
  2. Alex Payne, Hopewell, NY-3
  3. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-On-the-Lake, ON-2
  4. Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, NY-1
    Matt Caprara, Clayton, NY-1
    Jimmy Phelps, Baldwinsville, NY-1
    Darren Smith, Binghamton, NY-1
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD-1
    Justin Stone, Middlebury, VT-1
    Matt Sheppard, Savannah, NY-1
    Louden Reimert, Oley, PA-1
    Tim Sears Jr., Hastings, NY-1
    Matt Delorenzo, Cropseyville, NY
    Demetrios Drellos, Queensbury, NY

LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (8 Drivers)
Rank- Driver- Hometown-Wins
  1. Rex King Jr., Bristolville, OH-3
    Eddie Strada, Lake Ariel, PA-1
    Matt Caprara, Clayton, NY-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Matt Stangle, Neshanic Station, NJ-1
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Tanner Van Doren, Schnecksville, PA-1
    Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-1

PODIUM FINISHES (8 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Podiums
  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-4
    Alex Payne, Hopewell, NY-2
    Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON-3
    Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-2
  2. Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, NY-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1
    Matt Delorenzo, Cropseyville, NY-1

HARD CHARGER (5 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – H.C.
  1. Matt Sheppard, Savannah, NY-1
    Erick Rudolph, Ransomville, NY-1
    Justin Haers, Phelps, NY-1
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1

BILLY WHITAKER CARS AND TRUX QUICK TIMES (5 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – QTs
  1. Duane Howard, Oley, PA-1
    Jimmy Phelps, Baldwinsville, NY-1
    Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-1
    Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-1
    Tim Sears Jr., Hastings, NY-1

JAM Performance Fastest Hot Lap Award (5 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – QT
  1. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-On-the-Lake, ON-1
    Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD-1
    Justin Stone, Middlebury, VT-1
    Alex Yankowski, Covington Township, PA-1
    Jack Lehner, Saratoga Springs, NY-1

Super DIRTcar Series Lap Leaders (8 Drivers)
Rank – Driver, Hometown – Laps Led
  1. Mat Williamson, St. Catharines, ON-66
  2. Larry Wight, Phoenix, NY-38
  3. Matt Delorenzo, Cropseyville, NY-29
  4. Felix Roy, Napierville, QC-20
  5. Stewart Friesen, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON-18
  6. Justin Stone, Middlebury, VT-17
  7. Matt Sheppard, Savannah, NY-12
  8. Bobby Varin, Johnstown, NY-4

2026 Super DIRTcar Series Schedule and Winners
  1. Wednesday, Feb. 11/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Stewart Friesen*
  2. Thursday, Feb. 12/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Mat Williamson*
  3. Friday, Feb. 13/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Mat Williamson (2)*
  4. Saturday, Feb. 14/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL/Larry Wight*
  5. Friday, April 17/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY/Mat Williamson (3)

*: Denotes Non-Points Paying Victory

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Christopher Bell Embraces New Challenge with Super DIRTcar Series Debut

The Super DIRTcar Series will battle at Georgetown Speedway on Wednesday, May 13

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GEORGETOWN, DE (May 7, 2026) – For years, NASCAR Cup Series star Christopher Bell has wanted the chance to drive a Big Block Modified.

He’ll get that opportunity when the Super DIRTcar Series heads to Georgetown Speedway on Wednesday, May 13, as part of the Delaware Diamond Clash.

Earlier this week, it was announced that the Norman, OK, driver will drive a Halmar-Friesen Racing Big Block as a teammate to Stewart Friesen. It’s a relationship between the two drivers that’s continued to grow over the past few years.

“I really respected him whenever he came into the Truck Series the same time I did,” Bell said. “I thought it was really cool to have another dirt racer trying to make the NASCAR transition. I didn’t know Stewart at all outside of his results and background of being a dirt guy. We got to be around each other a little bit through the Truck Series.

“We’ve been in touch through the years, and whenever they started running that second truck, I was interested in driving it, and it worked out.”

Bell got behind the wheel of Halmar-Friesen Racing’s second truck at Bristol Motor Speedway earlier this year, a move that paid off as Bell led 63 laps en route to the victory. Now, he’ll try to replicate that success in a No. 62 Big Block.

“We’re excited to be able to put Christopher in a modified,” Friesen said. “It’s something that has been on his radar for a few years, and the timing finally worked out. His resume speaks for itself, and he’s been a great friend and teammate at HFR.”

Wednesday’s race at Georgetown will be the first time Bell will drive a Big Block, but that doesn’t mean he’s inexperienced on dirt. He’s won six World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Features, along with five Features in American Sprint Car Series action.

And after watching Big Block Races, Bell said it’s the closest thing to a Sprint Car.

“Just talking to a lot of people and watching the cars and seeing how they are, it seems like it’s just a fendered Sprint car,” Bell said. “I’ve never driven a fender car on dirt outside of the NASCAR Trucks or the Cup Series. I’m looking forward to trying something new. I don’t have any expectations on how it’s going to be. I know Stewart has great equipment, and he’s clearly going to be one of the favorites at Georgetown. If I can do my homework and utilize Stewart to the best of my ability, quiz him, pick his brain, hopefully I can have a solid showing.”

Bell has already picked Friesen’s brain a bit, asking about what he needs to know before he steps into the car. However, the 13-time NASCAR Cup Series winner said he’ll be able to understand more once he takes the green flag in Hot Laps.

 “[Stewart] has tried to compare the Modified to the background he has in the Sprint Cars,” Bell said. “He’s given me fair warning that I’m not going to be able to enter the corner like I can a Sprint Car. He can talk about it all he wants, but until I can get out there and get a feel for what he’s saying, it’s hard to get much of an understanding on it. 

“I’m sure after I make a couple of laps in it, I’ll be able to relate a lot more to what he’s saying and have a lot more questions to hone my craft.”

The Delaware Diamond Clash, which also features the World of Outlaws Late Models Series presented by DIRTVision, begins a star-studded week of racing in Delaware, as NASCAR visits Dover Motor Speedway later in the week. 

Both events will bring a crossover from dirt to asphalt that Bell said he loves.

“No matter what it is, I really respect the fans that enjoy both, and I think it’s really cool,” Bell said. “Dover is honestly a hot spot for Sprint Car racing. Whenever we go to Dover, we have a lot of crossover between fans that I see in the Central Pennsylvania area. 

“Hopefully, we get a great turnout on Wednesday and more crossover between the events.” 

Bell will make his Super DIRTcar Series debut in the Millman’s Napa Auto Parts Delaware Diamond 50 as part of the Delaware Diamond Clash at Georgetown Speedway on Wednesday, May 13. Joining the Beasts of the Northeast are the World of Outlaws Late Models Series, who kick off their Northeast swing with the Visit Delaware 51.

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NASCAR Star Christopher Bell to Drive Halmar-Friesen Racing Big Block at Georgetown

Trent Gower

The Norman, OK driver will compete in the Delaware Diamond Clash on Wednesday, May 13

GEORGETOWN, DE (May 5, 2026) – NASCAR Cup Series star Christopher Bell is known for his dirt racing background. 

But next week, he’ll take on a new challenge. 

The Norman, OK driver will compete in the Delaware Diamond Clash at Georgetown Speedway on Wednesday, May 13, behind the wheel of a Halmar-Friesen Racing Big Block Modified. It’ll be the Norman, OK driver’s first Super DIRTcar Series appearance, just before he competes in the NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 17.

While it’ll be Bell’s first time in a Big Block, it won’t be the first time he’s teamed up with Friesen. He drove a Halmar-Friesen Racing truck to a victory at Bristol Motor Speedway earlier this season.

Bell will join Friesen in a stout Delaware Diamond 50 field, along with three-time and defending Series champion Mat Williamson, 10-time Series champion Matt Sheppard, previous Georgetown winner Alex Payne, and more.

As part of this mega-event, fans will also see the World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTvision with former Modified star Tim McCreadie, defending champion Bobby Pierce, his championship rival Nick Hoffman, and many more.

Along with Bell’s appearance, NASCAR Hall of Famer Donnie Allison will be on hand, serving as the event’s Grand Marshal. He’ll also be signing autographs during the night.

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Super DIRTcar Series Joins World of Outlaws Late Models at Georgetown For New Mega-Event
The Beasts of the Northeast will battle for $7,500 in the Delaware Diamond on Wednesday, May 13

Joe Grabianowski

 

GEORGETOWN, DE (April 27, 2026) – The Super DIRTcar Series is joining the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision for a new powerhouse event at Georgetown Speedway on Wednesday, May 13.

Pairing two massive series races in one night, the event, now known as the Delaware Diamond Clash, will host the Millman’s Napa Auto Parts Delaware Diamond with the Super DIRTcar Series and the Visit Delaware 51 with the World of Outlaws.

This rare occurrence is the only time the Beasts of the Northeast and the Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will race on the same card outside of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals and the World of Outlaws World Finals.

When the Super DIRTcar Series last visited Georgetown, Alex Payne held off Tim Sears Jr. in a wild battle for the checkered flag. Both drivers will battle a stout field that includes defending Series champion and current points leader Mat Williamson and Georgetown points leader Billy Pauch Jr., who won on the track’s opening night earlier this month.

Fans will also enjoy the thrill of the World of Outlaws Late Models, featuring the best Late Model drivers in the country, such as former Big Block Modified standout Tim McCreadie, two-time and defending Series champion Bobby Pierce, his championship rival Nick Hoffman, and many more.

CLICK HERE FOR DELAWARE DIAMOND CLASH TICKETS

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Cody McPherson Strikes Again With DIRTcar Sportsman Series West Region Win at Merrittville

Joe Grabianowski

By Joe Grabianowski

THOROLD, ON - (May 30, 2026) – Cody McPherson is no stranger to Merrittville Speedway’s Victory Lane.

 

And on Saturday night, he proved it again to earn back-to-back DIRTcar Sportsman Series West Region victories. 

 

The St. Catharines, ON driver passed seven drivers on his march to the front and battled Series rival and high-side-runner Brett Senek for the lead. 

 

The convincing 30-lap Feature win further cements McPherson’s Sportsman Series win record at 26. Additionally, it gives him the points lead entering the final West Region match-up at Land of Legends Raceway on Wednesday, July 22.  

 

McPherson said he had a game plan from the beginning. 

 

“As soon as I saw the lineup, I knew I had one move in my head,” McPherson said. “Luckily, it worked, and usually that never happens, but it did. I got right to fifth and made my way up to the lead.”

 

After capturing the top spot, McPherson set sail. However, there was still one driver ready to pounce. Brett Senek, from Ransomville, NY, pointed his #111 to the top side and began reeling in the #7. 

 

“The bottom was good, but I knew the top of Turns 1 and 2 were good,” McPherson said. “I was just about to move up there. I could hear Senek. I could see his shadow going into Turns 3 and 4. We got into lapped traffic, and I knew if I got a bunch of them, it would force him to the top and screw up his momentum.”

 

Once McPherson broke through lapped traffic, his gap to second grew until the checkered flag. 

 

Nigel Pendykoski, from Port Colborne, ON, made a late-race pass on Senek to claim an impressive second-place finish. A podium finish adds to a solid two-day stretch of Series racing for the No. 78JR team after a top 10 finish at Ransomville. 

 

UP NEXT: The DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region will return to action on Thursday, June 11, for a date at Airborne Park Speedway, along with the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series.

 

DIRTcar Sportsman Series West Region (30 Laps): 1. 7-Cody McPherson[8]; 2. 78JR-Nigel Pendykoski[9]; 3. 111-Brett Senek[2]; 4. 185-Tyler Puchalski[1]; 5. 99PJR-Matteo Panunte[6]; 6. 66P-Jeff Panunte[3]; 7. 5S-Matt Sharpe[12]; 8. 22-Terry Smith[13]; 9. 212-Martin Polhill[7]; 10. 68-Curtis Friesen[20]; 11. 4B-Brad Overbeeke[11]; 12. 108-Billy Bleich Jr[16]; 13. 96-Tyler Lafantaisie[18]; 14. 88-Elijah Knutt[15]; 15. 13M-Daniel McKay[4]; 16. 62-John Babion[17]; 17. 711-Nick Ventura[5]; 18. 18RJR-Madyson Rouse[14]; 19. 391-Trevor Pitt[22]; 20. (DNF) 3N-Noah Mamo[10]; 21. (DNF) 777-Cameron Olm[19]; 22. (DNF) 49-Bill Gill[21]; 23. (DNS) 29-Matthew Jessome

 

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Sid Harmer Jr. Outduels Bastien Caron for DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Win at Drummond

DRUMMONDVILLE, QC (May 30, 2026) – After losing the lead earlier in the race, some patience paid off for Sid Harmer Jr. on Saturday at Autodrome Drummond.

The Governeur, NY driver snuck past Bastien Caron to get the lead back with nine laps remaining and held on to score his third career DIRTcar Pro Stock Series win, and first since 2019.

Dakota Sharp led the field to the green in the 50-lap Feature, getting ahead of Samuel Lajoie on the race’s opening lap. However, Harmer started moving forward in a battle with Lajoie, eventually getting by him for second on Lap 13.

It wasn’t long before Harmer challenged Sharp for the lead, as he took it away from the No. 12 on Lap 15. Harmer got out to a two-second advantage, but the race’s first yellow flag came out on Lap 23, bringing the field back to him.

That’s when it looked like Harmer’s chance for a win slipped away, as Lajoie used the restart to drive by the No. 14R. Luckily for Harmer, he’d get another chance before the race was over. 

Lajoie had issues on Lap 35, which cost him the win and brought out another caution. Caron, who was in second, inherited the lead from Lajoie, but it put him next to Harmer, who joined him on the front row for the restart. 

When the green came back out, Caron held the lead for the next five laps with Harmer looking for every chance to get by. That opportunity finally came on Lap 41, when Harmer drove past Caron’s No. 73 and into the lead.

From there, Harmer held on to score his first Series win outside of Mohawk International Raceway—one that earned him $1,400 (Canadian).

Caron, from Inverness, QC, crossed the line second, narrowly missing out on a win at Drummond for the second straight season.  

Jason Casey charged to the final podium spot after starting 12th. It’s the Canaan, CT driver’s best Series finish since Brewerton Speedway last year during SummerFAST.

Six-time and defending DIRTcar Pro Stock Series champion Pete Stefanski finished fourth, becoming the only driver to finish in the top five in both Series events so far. The North Tonawanda, NY driver leaves Drummond with a four-point lead over Casey in the Series standings. 

Gabriel Caouette, from Arthabaska, QC, rounded out the top five, earning his best career Series finish in three starts.

UP NEXT: The DIRTcar Pro Stock Series returns to action on Sunday, May 31, for a stop at Cornwall Motor Speedway in Long Sault, ON. Drivers will battle in another 50-lap Feature with $1,500 (Canadian) on the line.

DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Feature (50 Laps): 1. 14R-Sid Harmer Jr[3]; 2. 73-Bastien Caron[4]; 3. 324-Jason Casey[12]; 4. 2-Pete Stefanski[5]; 5. 22-Gabriel Caouette[19]; 6. 777-Tommy Lizotte[8]; 7. 12S-Dakota Sharp[1]; 8. 38JR-Justin Chaput[10]; 9. 110-Devon Camenga[6]; 10. 29-Dany Voghel[15]; 11. 32-Jonathan Levesque[18]; 12. 777X-Samuel Lajoie[2]; 13. 48-Jocelyn Roy[13]; 14. 54S-Zachary Sorrentino[7]; 15. 72-Denis Gauvreau[9]; 16. 9-Eric Jean Louis[22]; 17. 13-Kevin April[24]; 18. 115-Jean Philippe Guay[21]; 19. 194-Yves Hamel[11]; 20. 2Z-Hugh Page[23]; 21. 45-Dominik Blais[25]; 22. (DNF) 32A-Richard Spencer[20]; 23. (DNF) X15-Tyler Bushey[16]; 24. (DNF) 33-Bruno Cyr[14]; 25. (DNF) 91P-Patrice Foster[17] 

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Cody McPherson Opens DIRTcar Sportsman Series West Region With Ransomville Win

Defending West Region champion Brett Senek finishes second, Cam Tuttle finishes third

Joe Grabianowski

RANSOMVILLE, NY (May 29, 2026) – For the third time in four years, Cody McPherson showed his competitors that the road to a DIRTcar Sportsman Series West Region title goes through him. 

The St. Catharines, ON driver passed Stephen Miller on a Lap 11 restart and cruised to win his sixth career DIRTcar Sportsman Series Feature at Ransomville Speedway.

Tyler Foster and Stephen Miller, who won last week’s Feature at the track, led the field to the green in the 30-lap Feature. However, that was quickly slowed as the caution came out before a lap was completed.

On the restart, Foster used his momentum on the inside lane to take the lead as they completed Lap 1. Another caution followed on Lap 3, though, as Same Hoxie and Daryl Barrett came together in Turns 1 and 2.

When the race resumed, the first lead change of the Feature followed. Miller, who started on the outside line, powered around the outside of Fosters No. 53 to grab the position as they raced down the backstretch on Lap 3.

Behind Miller, McPherson was moving forward, using the inside lane to sneak past Foster on Lap 10, and setting his sights on Miller for the lead. The break McPherson needed came one lap later, when a caution for Matthew Jessome lined him up next to Miller.

That restart was all the three-time DIRTcar Sportsman Series champion needed, as he rolled past Miller on the bottom to take the lead on Lap 11.

From there, McPherson went untouched to score his 25th career DIRTcar Sportsman Series victory, taking $1,000 for his efforts. 

The Canadian competitor said once he got to the lead, he was just trying to hit his marks.

“I got a bit of a lead at the end there, so I was just trying to take it easy and protect the right rear,” McPherson said. “The track was really fast, but it was slick in the middle. I was abusing [the tire] early, so I wanted to make sure I was taking care of it and brought it home at the end.”

Brett Senek crossed the line second in his quest to earn back-to-back West Region wins at Ransomville. The defending region champion, from Ransomville, NY, said he was happy with his finish and can’t wait to race against McPherson again on Saturday at Merrittville Speedway.

“I feel like I was getting better as the race went on,” Senek said. “But who knows. The car was good. We’re definitely going in the right direction in the last couple of weeks. 

“But congratulations to Cody and the crew. They’re always tough to beat.”

Cam Tuttle finished third after starting in ninth. It’s the Wilson, NY driver’s best Series finish since 2024, when he also finished third in the West Region opener.  

“The track was really good,” Tuttle said. “I didn’t really know where I was going to run at the beginning. Once everything got filtered out, I found a good line on the top. The car was really good. 

“We tried a few things, and it worked really well. I’m proud to be here.”

Tyler Foster finished fourth, and Jacob Bansmer rounded out the top five.

UP NEXT: The DIRTcar Sportsman Series West Region returns to action on Saturday, May 30, for a stop at Merrittville Speedway in Thorold, ON. Drivers will battle for 30 laps with $1,300 (Canadian) on the line.

DIRTcar Sportsman Series West Region Feature: 1. 1-Cody McPherson[3]; 2. 111-Brett Senek[4]; 3. 35T-Cameron Tuttle[9]; 4. 53-Tyler Foster[1]; 5. 71-Jacob Bansmer[5]; 6. 10-Karl Comfort[6]; 7. 99PJR-Matteo Panunte[7]; 8. 61-Derek Wagner[13]; 9. 44C-Abby Castile[8]; 10. 185-Tyler Puchalski[11]; 11. 4B-Brad Overbeeke[14]; 12. 00-Sam Hoxie[17]; 13. 99S-Stephen Miller[2]; 14. 14-Brendan Zimmerman[19]; 15. 18R-Madyson Rouse[21]; 16. 17T-Kyle Teeter[18]; 17. 78JR-Nigel Pendykoski[15]; 18. 60-Daryl Barrett[22]; 19. 24M-Tyler Moore[23]; 20. (DNF) 212-Martin Polhill[24]; 21. (DNF) 29J-Matthew Jessome[12]; 22. (DNF) 7-Tyler Guzzardi[16]; 23. (DNF) 116-Jessie Truax[20]; 24. (DNS) 68F-Curtis Friesen

Hoosier Racing Tire Award: Sam Hoxie (Free Tire)

Post-Race Tech: MSD Boxes, Valve Springs, and Tow in Rear End were checked on top three. All cars passed.

 

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Two Night Canada Swing Brings DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Stars to Drummond, Cornwall

DRUMMONDVILLE, QC (May 29, 2026) – After an exciting opening race at Utica-Rome Speedway, the best full-fender drivers in the Northeast are heading to Canada.

The DIRTcar Pro Stock Series travels to the “Great White North” for two nights of action this weekend. 

First, the Series visits Quebec and Autodrome Drummond in Drummondville, QC, for a 50-lap battle paying $1,400-to-win (Canadian) on Saturday, May 30. Then, the Series heads East to Ontario for a stop at Cornwall Motor Speedway in Long Sault, ON, on Sunday, May 31. This time, $1,500 (Canadian) is on the line in another 50-lap Feature.

For more on the DIRTcar Northeast, follow the DIRTcar Northeast  Facebook page.

Here’s a look at what to watch for at Drummond and Cornwall:

Leading the Charge: With current Series points leader A.J. Walters not expected to travel to Canada, six-time Series champion Pete Stefanski leads the charge of DIRTcar Pro Stock Series stars into Drummond.

The North Tonawanda, NY driver is the defending winner of the event, passing Bastien Caron in the final stages last year for his lone Series win of 2025. In four starts at Drummond, Stefanski has finished in the top two on three occasions, with his other finish a 10th.

He’s also been successful at Cornwall throughout his career, winning in 2007 and 2008.

A win this weekend would be Stefanski’s 29th career Series win.

Quebec’s Best: Saturday’s stop at Drummond will be the ninth time the Series races at the “F1 of Dirt,” and Stefanski isn’t the only driver aiming to add to his Quebec win total.

Three-time Series champion Jocelyn Roy is a three-time Series winner at the track, earning victories in 2010, 2017, and 2018. The St. Helene, QC driver finished 14th in last year’s Drummond event and opened this year’s Series campaign with a seventh at Utica-Rome.

Roy isn’t the only Quebec driver aiming to win this weekend, as Caron is looking for redemption after his second-place finish last year. Caron, from Inverness, QC, is off to a fast start to 2026, earning the opening night win at Autodrome Granby, where he races weekly. 

Caron earned his first career DIRTcar Pro Stock Series win last season, when he bested the field at Mohawk International Raceway last September. 

One more driver to keep an eye on Saturday is Tommy Lizotte, who finished third in last year’s Series standings. The La Pocatiere, QC, driver is looking to rebound in his home country after finishing 21st at Utica-Rome.

Lizotte is looking for his first career DIRTcar Pro Stock Series victory.

Bullring Battlers: Once Saturday’s battle on Drummond’s 1/2-mile dirt track is over, a bullring battle awaits the Series at Cornwall. It’ll be the first time the Pro Stock division has raced at the Long Sault, ON, track in 2026, with their track regulars trying to get a Series win and momentum toward a track title.

That includes Burton Ward, who won last year’s stop at the 1/4-mile facility. The Massena, NY driver finished third in the track’s standings last year, with his only win coming in the Series event.

While he’s not a Cornwall regular, you can’t count last year’s Series runner-up, Tyler Bushey, out either. Bushey, from Heuvelton, NY, finished eighth in last season’s stop there, which led to a run toward the 2025 championship. 

Bushey has two Series victories, but his lone win in Canada came at Brockville Ontario Speedway, a track similar in size to Cornwall.

 

2026 DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Schedule

Sunday, April 26/Utica-Rome Speedway/Vernon, NY- A.J. Walters
Saturday, May 30/Autodrome Drummond/Drummondville, QC
Sunday, May 31/Cornwall Motor Speedway/Long Sault, ON
Thursday, June 25/Airborne Park Speedway/Plattsburgh, NY
Wednesday, July 8/Mohawk International Raceway/Akwesasne, ON
Monday, Aug. 17/Brewerton Speedway/Central Square, NY
Saturday, Aug. 22/Lebanon Valley Speedway/West Lebanon, NY
Sunday, Aug. 23/Glen Ridge Motorsports Park/Fultonville, NY
Saturday, Sept. 19/Mohawk International Raceway/Akwesasne, NY
Saturday, Sept. 26/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY
Friday, Oct. 2/Fulton Speedway/Fulton, NY
Friday, Oct. 9/Oswego Speedway/Oswego, NY 

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Sportsman Series West Region Opens with Ransomville, Merrittville Double

Tom Stevens

 

 

RANSOMVILLE, NY (May 28, 2026) – The final weekend in May means it’s time for the final DIRTcar Sportsman Series Region to begin its 2026 season.

A three-race battle to determine a champion kicks off on Friday, May 29, with a stop at Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville, NY. Drivers will battle in a 30-lap Feature paying $1,000-to-win.

Then, the Series heads to Canada on Saturday, May 30, for a stop at Merrittville Speedway in Thorold, ON. A $1,300 (Canadian) prize awaits whoever reaches Victory Lane after 30 laps on Saturday.

For more on the DIRTcar Northeast, follow the DIRTcar Northeast  Facebook page.

Here’s a look at what to watch for at Ransomville and Merrittville:

Cody’s Road: Ransomville and Merrittville have been staples on the DIRTcar Sportsman Series, and it’s also where the division’s most accomplished driver races every weekend.

Three-time Series champion Cody McPherson has 10 Series wins between Ransomville and Merrittville and already has wins at both tracks this season. He’s won two of the four Features at Ransomville and one of the two Features contested at Merrittville.

The St. Catharines, ON driver also leads Ransomville’s points standings entering this weekend.

A win by McPherson on either night would be his 28th career win, adding to his total at the top of the Series all-time wins list.

Ransomville Winners: While McPherson has had the advantage thus far at Ransomville, two other drivers have reached Victory Lane at the “Big R” this season.

Nigel Pendykoski earned his first career Sportsman win at Ransomville earlier this year and joins McPherson as the only two drivers who’ve finished in the top five in all four Feature events.

The Niagara Falls, ON driver is no stranger to the DIRTcar Sportsman Series, making eight starts during last year’s championship season. He’s looking for his first career Series win.

That’s also the case for Stephen Miller, who has a Feature win at Ransomville this season. Miller, from Olcott, NY, has a top five and three top 10s in weekly action.

Senek’s Chase: One of the drivers who’s knocked off McPherson in West Region competition over the past few seasons is Brett Senek. The Ransomville, NY driver, and defending West Region champion, outdueled the No. 7 last year at Ransomville, paving the way toward the title.

He’s won five Series Features in his career, all at Ransomville.  He’s also the other Feature winner at Merrittville this season, where he’s tied for the lead in the points standings with Matteo Panunte.

Senek hasn’t finished outside the top 10 at six starts between the two tracks.

DIRTcar Sportsman Series West Region Schedule

Friday, May 29/Ransomville Speedway/Ransomville, NY
Saturday, May 30/Merrittville Speedway/Thorold, ON
Wednesday, July 22/Land of Legends Raceway, Canandaigua, NY 

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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Sportsman Series East, Central Region Take on Memorial Day Weekend Stops

Joe Grabianowski

  

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Sportsman Series East, Central Region Take On Memorial Day Weekend Stops
The East Region races at Bear Ridge on Saturday, May 23, while the Central Region heads to Thunder Mountain on May 25

BRADFORD, VT (May 21, 2026) – For the first time in 2026, two of the four DIRTcar Sportsman Series Regions will be in action on the same weekend across two states.

First, the East Region races for the second time this season with a highly anticipated stop at Bear Ridge Speedway in Bradford, VT, on Saturday, May 23. Drivers will battle in a 40-lap Feature paying $1,059 to win, as part of the track’s 59th anniversary.

Then, the Central Region returns to action on Monday, May 25, with its lone stop at Thunder Mountain Speedway in Center Lisle, NY.  A $1,000 prize will be on the line in a 30-lap Feature that accompanies the Super DIRTcar Series and the Natural 77.

Where can you watch Monday’s DIRTcar Sportsman Series event? Live on DIRTVision.

For more on the DIRTcar Northeast, follow the DIRTcar Northeast  Facebook page.

Here’s a look at what to watch for at Bear Ridge and Weedsport:

 

EAST REGION

Ruling the Ridge: The DIRTcar Sportsman Series has made seven stops at Bear Ridge, and all of them have been won by a track regular.

Kevin Chaffee was the most recent winner last season, holding off Jason Gray and Matt Lashua to earn his first career Series victory.

Out of the Bear Ridge regulars, Gray, from East Thetford, VT, has been the most successful, winning three of the seven Features and finishing on the podium in all seven events. However, he’s yet to reach Victory Lane in a Sportsman so far this season.

Todd Buckwold, from Canaan, NH, and Cody Gregoropoulous, from Corinth, VT, have won the two Feature events contested in 2026.

Another driver to watch is Max Dolliver, who won his first career DIRTcar Sportsman Series Feature at Bear Ridge in 2024. The Londonderry, NH driver is the current track points leader with second and ninth-place finishes.

A Vermont Getaway: Saturday’s trip to Bear Ridge means a few drivers will race at a new track.

That includes Chris Crane Jr., who currently sits second in East Region points. The Canaan, CT driver, who won his first Series Feature at Albany-Saratoga Speedway in 2024, finished second to Tim Hartman Jr. at Lebanon Valley Speedway last month. 

Along with his second-place finish at Lebanon Valley, Crane finished fourth in a Central Region event at Weedsport Speedway.

Another driver heading North this weekend is Bodie Marks, from Scotia, NY. While Marks has never been to Bear Ridge, he did finish third at Glen Ridge Motorsports Park earlier this season, a track similar in size to the Vermont oval.

2026 DIRTcar Sportsman East Region Schedule

Saturday, April 18/Lebanon Valley Speedway/West Lebanon, NY- Tim Hartman Jr.
Saturday, May 23/Bear Ridge Speedway/Bradford, VT
Thursday, June 11/Airborne Park Speedway/Plattsburgh, NY
Sunday, July 5/Glen Ridge Motorsports Park/Fultonville, NY

 

CENTRAL REGION

 

Getting Track Time: With rain impacting most of the Northeast last weekend, several drivers went to Thunder Mountain to gain knowledge for Monday’s Series event. 

That includes current Central Region points leader Hunter Hollenbeck. The Fulton, NY driver finished fourth over the weekend, which ended a streak of three straight victories between Brewerton Speedway and Weedsport. Hollenbeck still has momentum, though, as that Weedsport win was his first career DIRTcar Sportsman Series triumph.

While Hollenbeck had a strong run at Thunder Mountain, it was a driver he competes against weekly who sat in Victory Lane. Tony Finch II drove from fifth to the win last Saturday, successfully gaining momentum for Monday’s event. Finch, from Pennellville, NY, finished third in the Central Region opener at Weedsport.

The third driver who took advantage of track time was last year’s winningest Sportsman driver on the Series, Richard Murtaugh. The defending Great Lakes 75 winner, from Fulton, NY, finished seventh at Thunder Mountain last week and fifth at Weedsport earlier this month. 

Murtaugh is searching for his eighth career Series win.

Shining on the Mountain: While the Central Region competitors found success at Thunder Mountain last weekend, they’ll still have to contend with a stout group of track regulars on Monday. 

Defending track champion Matt Brewer finished third to Finch last Saturday and is coming off a season where he earned two wins, 10 top fives, and 11 top 10s in 13 starts. The New Milford, PA driver has yet to make a DIRTcar Sportsman Series start.

Cody Jackson, from nearby Newark Valley, NY, finished second to Brewer in the track’s standings last year, and second to Finch over the weekend. He had a win, seven top fives, and nine top 10s at the 1/4-mile track last year. Like Brewer, Jackson is expected to make his first Series start.

2026 DIRTcar Sportsman Series Central Region Schedule

Sunday, May 3/ Weedsport Speedway/Weedsport, NY- Hunter Hollenbeck
Monday, May 25/Thunder Mountain Speedway/Center Lisle, NY
Friday, June 26/Brewerton Speedway/Central Square, NY
Wednesday, July 1/Can-Am Speedway/LaFargeville, NY*
Wednesday, Juiy 22/Land of Legends Raceway/Canandaigua, NY*
Saturday, July 25/Fulton Speedway/Fulton, NY

*- Denotes combined event with another region


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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Resumes Title Chase at Albany-Saratoga


 A.J. Walters leads the Series points standings after winning at Utica-Rome

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Resumes Title Chase at Albany-Saratoga

alex bruce

 

MALTA, NY (May 14, 2026) –

One month after kicking off the chase for the 2026 DIRTcar Pro Stock Series title at Utica-Rome Speedway, the top full-fender drivers in the Northeast return to action in New York’s Capital Region.

The Series visits Albany-Saratoga Speedway on Friday, May 15, for the first of two visits this season. Drivers will battle in a 30-lap Feature paying $1,000-to-win.

Joining the DIRTcar Pro Stock Series are the track’s DIRTcar Big Block Modified, DIRTcar Sportsman, Limited Sportsman, and Street Stock divisions.

For more on the DIRTcar Northeast, follow the DIRTcar Northeast  Facebook page.

Here’s a look at what to watch for at Albany-Saratoga:

The Champ’s Domain: While he isn’t racing there weekly in 2026, Pete Stefanski enters this weekend’s race as the reigning track champion at Albany-Saratoga, a place where he won five times last season.

The North Tonawanda, NY driver sits second in the Series standings after a runner-up finish at Utica-Rome last month. 

Stefanski raced at Albany-Saratoga last weekend to get some laps before Friday, finishing eighth in that Feature. A win this weekend for the six-time champ will be his 29th career Series victory.

The Malta Crew: Anytime the Series heads to Albany-Saratoga, there’s a stout field of Friday night regulars who are a threat to take home the $1,000 prize.

So far this season, four different drivers have reached Victory Lane at the “Great Race Place,” with Chuck Dumblewski, Kim Duell, Rich Crane, and Brandon Emigh each earning a win. Out of that group, Duell is the only one of the four who’s yet to win a Series Feature.

Emigh is the most recent Series winner at the track, scoring a win during Malta Massive Weekend last September. Duell, meanwhile, won on the track’s opening night in a race televised on DIRTVision.

Invading the Great Race Place: Fans who attend Friday’s race will also get to see drivers they aren’t accustomed to seeing weekly.

That includes drivers like reigning I Love NY 50 winner Devon Camenga, and three-time Series champion Jocelyn Roy.

Camenga, from Troy, NY, is searching for his second career Series victory, and has been close before, finishing third during Malta Massive Weekend in 2024. 

Roy’s best Series finish at the track came back in 2013, when he crossed the line in ninth. A win this weekend by the St-Helene, QC, driver would be his fifth career Series win.

2026 DIRTcar Pro Stock Series Schedule

Sunday, April 26/Utica-Rome Speedway/Vernon, NY- A.J. Walters
Friday, May 15/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY
Saturday, May 30/Autodrome Drummond/Drummondville, QC
Sunday, May 31/Cornwall Motor Speedway/Long Sault, ON
Thursday, June 25/Airborne Park Speedway/Plattsburgh, NY
Wednesday, July 8/Mohawk International Raceway/Akwesasne, ON
Monday, Aug. 17/Brewerton Speedway/Central Square, NY
Saturday, Aug. 22/Lebanon Valley Speedway/West Lebanon, NY
Sunday, Aug. 23/Glen Ridge Motorsports Park/Fultonville, NY
Saturday, Sept. 19/Mohawk International Raceway/Akwesasne, NY
Saturday, Sept. 26/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY
Friday, Oct. 2/Fulton Speedway/Fulton, NY
Friday, Oct. 9/Oswego Speedway/Oswego, NY
 

ARTICLE: https://dirtcar.com/dirtcar-ne/pro-stocks/what-to-watch-for-dirtcar-pro-stock-series-resumes-title-chase-at-albany-saratoga/
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WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Heads to Airborne For Battle of Plattsburgh
Mike Mahaney leads Alex Payne by two points entering Thursday's event

Joe Grabianowski

PLATTSBURGH, NY (May 11, 2026) – A return to the banks of Lake Champlain awaits the DIRTcar 358 Modified Series, as it prepares for its lone stop at Airborne Park Speedway.

Drivers will duel in the Battle of Plattsburgh, a 75-lap Feature paying $5,000-to-win.

Joining the top 358 drivers in the Northeast are the DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region, along with the track’s Renegade, Mini Stock, and Limited Sportsman divisions.

For more on the DIRTcar Northeast, follow the DIRTcar Northeast  Facebook page.

Here’s a look at what to watch for at Airborne:

Separated By 2: After two DIRTcar 358 Modified Series races this season, Mike Mahaney and Alex Payne sit atop the standings, with Mahaney ahead by two points.

Both drivers earned top-five finishes at Lebanon Valley Speedway and Devils Bowl Speedway and aim to keep that momentum during the Series’ lone May race.

Mahaney, from Elizabethtown, NY, races weekly at Airborne and is a former track champion, earning those honors in 2004. “Smooth Shoe” has won eight Features at the track and finished third in the track’s latest event last week.

Payne, meanwhile, has only made one start at the track. The Hopewell, NY driver finished third during a visit in 2024.

Getting Out of the Hole: Following a 29th-place finish at Lebanon Valley, Mat Williamson rebounded with a win at Devil’s Bowl Speedway last month, starting a climb to a potential third Series title.

The St. Catharines, ON driver enters Airborne fifth in the Series standings, 36 points behind Mahaney. 

Williamson has found success at Airborne in the past, winning last year’s Battle of Plattsburgh. In four starts at the track, he has a win, two top fives, and three top 10s. A win this week would be his 22nd career Series triumph.

Northway Momentum: Airborne has run two 358 Modified Features so far this season, and two different drivers have taken the checkered flag.

Felix Roy, the 2024 Series champion, won the Leon Gonyo Memorial to open the track’s season, and backed it up with a second-place finish last week. The Napierville, QC driver is also the defending track champion at Airborne and has seven career Feature wins there.

The other winner was Carey Terrance, who scored his first win at the track last Thursday. The Hogansburg, NY, driver is a four-time 358 Modified Series winner, with his last victory coming in 2018 at Autodrome Granby.

Joining them on Thursday will be Chris Raabe, who has more wins at Airborne than any other driver in the field. Raabe, a two-time Series champion, has 17 victories at the “Big A,” and aims to add a second Series podium finish this season after finishing second at Lebanon Valley.

Raabe enters the weekend third in points, 22 points behind Mahaney.

2026 DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Schedule
Saturday, April 18/Lebanon Valley Speedway/West Lebanon, NY- Andy Bachetti
Saturday, April 25/Devil’s Bowl Speedway/West Haven, VT- Mat Williamson
Thursday, May 14/Airborne Park Speedway/Plattsburgh, NY
Sunday, June 7/Glen Ridge Motorsports Park/Fultonville, NY
Tuesday, June 30/Weedsport Speedway/Weedsport, NY
Wednesday, July 1/Can-Am Speedway/LaFargeville, NY
Wednesday, July 15/Utica-Rome Speedway/Vernon, NY
Sunday, Aug. 2/Cornwall Motor Speedway/Long Sault, ON
Tuesday, Aug. 25/Ransomville Speedway/Ransomville, NY
Friday, Sept. 11/Can-Am Speedway/LaFargeville, NY
Friday, Sept. 18/Mohawk International Raceway/Akwesasne, NY
Friday, Sept. 25/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY
Friday, Oct. 9/Oswego Speedway/Oswego, NY
Saturday, Oct. 17/Brockville Ontario Speedway/Brockville, ON

 

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Pete Willoughby: From Dirt Late Models to Keith Kunz’s Inseparable Partner

  

CONCORD, NC (April 30, 2026) - Pete Willoughby is known among most people as the right-hand man to Keith Kunz in forming the most successful dirt Midget program of the modern era.  

Before that, he was once an Indiana racer trying to make it into the big leagues of dirt Late Models. 

Born and raised in Columbus, IN, Willoughby spent his childhood visiting tracks to watch his dad compete in the division. After graduating high school in 1976, he purchased his first Late Model and began competing around his “Hoosier State” home. 

“My dad ran dirt Late Models when I was growing up as a kid,” Willoughby said. “As soon as I got out of high school, I got myself one and started racing local-type races like Brownstown, Putnamville, Lincoln Park, Haubstadt, Mount Vernon, because most of it was all close by.” 

During the majority of Willoughby’s time racing in the division, he competed in the peak era of wedge-designed Late Models. While they were easier to drive compared to today’s Super Late Models, the costs of maintaining them became unreasonably high, resulting in dwindling car counts across the area. 

“The body rules were all over the map, but not so much tires, though,” Willoughby said. “(Bob Memmer) was the one that really stepped in with the standardized rules that everyone agreed to and gave it a try. A typical night at Brownstown was about 40 Late Models. It was dying away, and it went down to about 20, maybe 30 cars if you were lucky. Most of the locals jumped on board with it pretty quick. 

“The traveling guys like the Moyers and Jeff Purvis didn’t jump on it quite so quick. They kind of went to pick their own places where they could still get away with what they wanted. But it wasn’t too long before everyone started settling down. The first UMP-sanctioned race was at Brownstown in 1984, and I won that night, so that was my claim to fame.” 

Willoughby owns a prominent dirt Late Model victory on his resumé: the 1982 Herald & Review 100 at Macon Speedway. Before the DIRTcar Summer Nationals formed the race into an annual crown jewel event, Willoughby’s victory in the second running at the 1/5-mile Illinois bullring rewarded him with a $2,000 payday and two watermelons. 

“We were able to sneak over to Macon to run the Herald because it was always on Thursday,” Willoughby said. “We ran pretty good that year, but that was just one of our nights. We had Quick Time, started on the Pole, and I remember Russ Petro was dominating the season. I remember going down one straightaway, looking across to the other side, and seeing Russ running in second. It was a lot of fun, I remember we won $2,000 and two watermelons. We were over in farm country, and Russ got about $1,000 and three cantaloupes.” 

When funds and equipment started to run thin for Willoughby, he decided to hang up his helmet in 1984 and end his involvement in Late Model racing completely. 

“In ‘84, it was time to go buy a couple of motors and spend some money,” Willoughby said. “I ran a few races, and I thought my family sacrificed enough for me. I wasn’t going to get anywhere, and I didn’t know there was a way to get anywhere. So, I decided to quit cold turkey and build a new house for my family. I didn’t go to Brownstown, I never went and watched any Late Models.” 

To fill the void, he began constructing go-karts to keep a form of racing activity near his Indiana stable. When ESPN’s Thursday Night Thunder rose to popularity by highlighting drivers in the lower ranks of motorsports, dirt Midgets became Willoughby’s new passion. 

“A few years later, we ended up with a foster son, and I was looking for a way to control him,” Willoughby said. “So, I went and bought a couple go-karts. He was pretty good at that, but before long, I had a company that built go-karts. I met a kid that I wanted to help get him along because at the time, Thursday Night Thunder was a big deal. I bought a couple of Midgets for him, and it wasn’t long until he got hurt. While he was recuperating, I got bored and hired Jason Leffler.” 

While Leffler drove in select USAC races during 1996, Willoughby searched for more day-to-day help on the cars while he focused on his primary job at his parents’ trucking business. The man who stepped up to the plate was a Springfield, IL native named Keith Kunz. 

“I told John Godfrey from Stealth (Chassis) that I needed help,” Willoughby said. “I just need to go do my job and let somebody else take care of the cars and know what they’re doing. John pointed me to Keith, who was living in California at the time. So, I hired Keith, and he moved over (to Columbus) at the end of ‘96. From 1997 to 2000, he and I raced together under my name.” 

“LEFturn” won three consecutive USAC National Midget championships from 1997 to 1999 before stepping into NASCAR at the turn of the new millennium. Before the 2000 season, the family trucking company folded, forcing Willoughby to turn ownership over to Kunz, creating Keith Kunz Motorsports (KKM). 

“In 2000, my parents’ trucking company went bankrupt, so I was out of a job,” Willoughby said. “Keith said, ‘What are we going to do?’ I said, ‘Well, we got a couple Midgets and a Sprint Car. We’re fast. Let’s just go race till we can’t race anymore.’ 

“Jay Drake was driving for us at the time, and the first weekend, we won $17,000 at Terre Haute. It just kept going on and on, and at the end of the season, somebody asked us if we could take care of his daughter’s car. Well, when the trucking company closed, I transferred everything over to Keith’s name because I was going to get dragged into it. So that’s when Keith Kunz Motorsports was born.” 

With Kunz at the helm, Willoughby remained as CEO and used his position to recruit potential drivers to join the team. Amongst the countless names that have made stints with KKM are the late Bryan Clauson, NASCAR Cup Series stars Kyle Larson and Christopher Bell, and Winged Sprint Car standouts Michael (Buddy) Kofoid, Spencer Bayston, Rico Abreu, and Tanner Thorson.  

In the decade, Jade Avedisian won the 2023 Xtreme Outlaw Midgets presented by Toyota title before moving into the ARCA ranks, and 2025 National Midget champions Jacob Denney (Xtreme, POWRi) and Cannon McIntosh (USAC) have transferred into USAC non-wing competition for 2026. While KKM helps springboard their drivers up the ladder, they focus less on teaching and more on elevating what drivers already possess. 

“Keith and I are believers in that we can’t teach a guy how to be a race car driver,” Willoughby said. “Like Jacob (Denney), we haven’t taught him anything. He just needed to go to a place where he had Keith Kunz’s knowledge, then he could start to show what he actually could do.  

“I think we’ve had over 200 drivers over the years, and we can tell them what not to do. We can say, ‘Hey, here’s what you did right and what was wrong, what you should and shouldn’t have done.’ But as far as teaching them, they’ve either developed it by the time they get to us or they haven’t. We get credit for developing them, but teaching them is something I don’t think we can do.” 

Willoughby’s secret to finding talent for KKM is simple: how do they steer the car, and what do they do when the car loses front-end traction? 

“If they’ve got speed, it definitely speeds up that process,” Willoughby said. “But at that point, you start watching their hands. It’s hard to see it, so you watch the left front wheel to see what it’s doing. If it’s not a lot of movement, you know they’ve got some good hands. Then, I want to see them run over the berm. At the Chili Bowl, if they miss it on the bottom, where are the wheels when the thing comes back down? Are they behind the car? Are they ahead of the car? 

“Christopher (Bell) was always out ahead of the car. He knew when it came down and where he needed the wheels to be pointed before they touched the ground. That’s when I knew he was gonna be pretty special. It’s a little similar to Jacob (Denney). I wasn’t the one that found Jacob, but I knew he was fast.” 

Though Willoughby has left his Late Model past in the rear-view mirror, he cherishes the time spent behind the wheel and the experiences that shaped his handling of KKM, including helping drivers with special talents. 

“We used to race around Charlestown (Indiana) a good bit,” Willoughby said. “Mark Martin had just gotten out of NASCAR and was trying to work his way back up to there. The promoter called me and said, ‘Hey, would you consider letting Mark in your car one night? We’ll start him from the tail one lap down and let him race. 

“We did that, and Mark ended up winning the Feature from basically a lap behind, and that was pretty cool. Mark would call occasionally about wanting to go to other places, and I couldn’t always go. But, I think that woke me up to thinking, ‘Pete, you’re not good enough to be a driver.’ But, I enjoyed what we were able to do for him and what we accomplished.” 

Willoughby will continue serving his keystone role with KKM as the Xtreme Outlaw Midgets return in 2026 for the Ironman 55 at I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park on Aug. 7-8. The 40th anniversary of the DIRTcar Summer Nationals will begin at Brownstown Bullring on Tuesday, June 9. 

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Weedsport Hosts DIRTcar Sportsman Series Central Region Opener

Brian Nacewicz

WEEDSPORT, NY (April 30, 2026) – For many of the top Sportsman drivers in the Northeast, the road to a 2026 DIRTcar Sportsman Series title kicks off on Sunday.

The Central Region starts its six-race campaign with a stop at Weedsport Speedway in Weedsport, NY, on Sunday, May 3. Drivers will battle in a 30-lap Feature paying $1,000-to-win.

Joining the Sportsman on Sunday are the DIRTcar Big Block Modifieds, who’ll compete in the Icebreaker 50, which serves as a tune-up for the Super DIRTcar Series Heroes Remembered on Memorial Day weekend.  The Empire Street Stock Series will also be in action.

For more on the DIRTcar Northeast, follow the DIRTcar Northeast  Facebook page.

Here’s a look at what to watch for at Weedsport:

A Quick Start: Last season’s Central Region opener proved to be a significant step toward winning the regional championship.

Gavin Eisele won last year’s event at Weedsport and used that momentum to earn the Central Region title. The LaFargeville, NY driver finished the Region’s tour with a win, three top fives and five top 10s.

In eight Series starts at Weedsport, Eisele has finished on the podium three times, along with four top fives, and six top 10s. A win this weekend would be his fifth career Series victory.

Chasing the Top: Behind Eisele is a list of stout competitors trying to earn a regional title and gain momentum when the championship season starts in August.

Leading that group is Tyler Corcoran, who missed out on the Central title by 10 points in 2025. Corcoran, from Central Square, has never won a Series event at Weedsport, but has finished in the top 10 in four of his last five Series starts dating back to 2022. If Corcoran wins on Sunday, it’ll be his eighth career Series win.

Another driver to watch is Richard Murtaugh III, who won more Sportsman Series Features than any other driver in 2025. The Fulton, NY driver, and defending Great Lakes 75 winner at Super DIRT Week, has two Series wins at Weedsport in his career, winning the Sportsman Classic in back-to-back seasons in 2023 and 2024.

In two Series races at Weedsport in 2025, he finished fifth and 17th.

Hunter Hollenbeck had a strong run in the Central Region opener a year ago, crossing the line in fourth. The Fulton, NY driver has a top-six finish in three of his last four Series starts, including back-to-back top fives in Central region competition.

Seven From the West: Despite not competing for a Central Region championship in 2026, drivers with title aspirations must battle against three-time Series champion Cody McPherson.

The St. Catharines, ON driver is a 25-time Series winner, including two victories at Weedsport. He’s finished on the podium in five of his last six starts at the 3/8-mile track, and his worst finish in that stretch is a sixth in the 2024 edition of the Sportsman Classic.

2026 DIRTcar Sportsman Series Central Region Schedule

Sunday, May 3/ Weedsport Speedway/Weedsport, NY
Monday, May 25/Thunder Mountain Speedway/Center Lisle, NY
Friday, June 26/Brewerton Speedway/Central Square, NY
Wednesday, July 1/Can-Am Speedway/LaFargeville, NY*
Wednesday, July 22/Land of Legends Raceway/Canandaigua, NY*
Saturday, July 25/Fulton Speedway/Fulton, NY

*- Denotes combined event with another region

ARTICLE: https://dirtcar.com/dirtcar-ne/sportsman-modifieds/dirtcar-sportsman-series/what-to-watch-for-weedsport-hosts-dirtcar-sportsman-central-region-opener/
EVENT INFO: https://www.weedsportspeedway.com/may-3-icebreaker-50/
TRACK INFO: https://www.weedsportspeedway.com

 

New Year of Hoosier Weekly Championships Begin for DIRTcar Northeast Competitors

Joe Grabianowski

WEEDSPORT, NY (April 29, 2026) – With the calendar turning to May, many of the top weekly competitors across the Northeast will begin their journey to become the best weekend warrior.

Like in 2025, five divisions will take part in the Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championships in 2026, as drivers battle through New York, Vermont, and Canada from now until Labor Day weekend.

Champions will be crowned based on their best 16 finishes in the Big Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, and 4 Cylinder divisions. More than $47,000 will be paid out at the end of the season, along with thousands of dollars in fuel certificates at the DIRTcar Northeast banquet in November.

Here are the top storylines for the five divisions in 2026:

Big Block Modifieds: It’s rare that Mat Williamson accomplishes a first at this point in his career, but that’s exactly what happened when we won his first Big Block Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship in 2025. 

The St. Catharines, ON driver used a strong season at Land of Legends Raceway to earn the championship, earning six wins, 16 top fives, and 17 top 10s in 17 Big Block starts.

Two drivers he’ll battle against are former Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Champions, Marc Johnson and Peter Britten. Both drivers will have more Big Block starts than Williamson,  since they race a Big Block on both Friday and Saturday nights.

Last season, Johnson finished second in the standings with a win, 15 top fives, and 24 top 10s in 33 starts. He’s already off to a fast start in 2026, earning a win on opening night at Albany-Saratoga Speedway.

Britten, meanwhile, scored four wins in 2025 and added 14 top fives and 25 top 10s in 33 starts.

This year’s Big Block champion will win $5,000 along with bragging rights as the top weekly competitor.

358 Modifieds: Lance Willix took advantage of making more starts than any other 358 Modified competitor in 2025 to earn his third consecutive Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly championship.

The Theresa, NY driver had eight wins, 26 top fives, and 28 top 10s in 39 starts, beating out Felix Roy by eight points at the end of the season.

Roy will challenge Willix again this season after a year in which he won seven 358 Modified Features and earned 21 top fives and 26 top 10s. Billy Dunn and Mike Mahaney were also in striking distance of the championship last season, with Dunn winning six times and Mahaney seven.

Joining this group of drivers this season will be drivers from Utica-Rome’s 358 Modified division, since the track returned to the DIRTcar banner in 2026. 

Whoever wins the 358 Modified championship will add $3,000 to their bank account.

Sportsman: A dominant season at Merrittville Speedway led to another Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship for Sportsman veteran Cody McPherson. The St. Catharines, ON driver won 13 times and finished in the top five in 18 of his 19 starts.

That was enough to beat Tim Hartman Jr. for the title by four points. Hartman, from Niskayuna, NY, had 12 wins, 23 top fives, and 26 top 10s in 32 starts between Albany-Saratoga Speedway and Lebanon Valley Speedway.

They’ll have to contend with defending DIRTcar Sportsman Series champion Shane Pecore, who had 11 wins, 18 top fives, and 19 top 10s between Cornwall Motor Speedway and Mohawk International Raceway. 

This year’s Sportsman champion will take home $1,000 this season.

Pro Stocks: The DIRTcar Pro Stock division is guaranteed a new Hoosier Racing Tire weekly champion this season, after 2025 champion Marc Lalonde retired from full-time competition.

But even with Lalonde gone, there will still be a stout group of competitors trying to take home the $1,000 prize.

Three drivers who narrowly missed out on a championship last season were Chris Stalker, Kim Duell, and six-time DIRTcar Pro Stock Series champion Pete Stefanski. 

Stalker lost out to Lalonde by eight points on the strength of four wins, 19 top fives, and 25 top 10s. Duell, meanwhile, had two wins, 12 top fives, and 16 top 10s. Stefanski, who competed against Duell and Stalker for most of the season, had five wins to go along with 14 top fives and 17 top 10s.

Those three drivers will face strong challenges from New York and Canada, with drivers like AJ Walters, Eric Jean Louis, and two-time Hoosier Weekly champion Luke Horning aiming for the title.

4-Cylinders: The DIRTcar 4-Cylinder division is a hotly contested battle each season, and last year, a regular from Bear Ridge Speedway took home the title.

Zach Audet earned Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly honors for the first time after winning seven times and finishing in the top five in all 16 of his starts. 

Those statistics were enough to beat out Can-Am Speedway regular Francis White, who had five wins, 14 top fives, and 18 top 10s in 20 starts. 

The driver who wins this year’s 4-Cylinder championship will take home $500 at November’s banquet.

Here is the list of tracks and divisions sanctioned by DIRTcar Northeast in 2026:

Airborne Park Speedway – 358 Modifieds, Sportsman (Until May 14, call if needed), 4 Cyl.

 

Albany-Saratoga Speedway – Big Block, 358, Sportsman, Pro Stock, 4 Cyl.

 

Autodrome Drummond – 358, Sportsman 

 

Bear Ridge Speedway – Sportsman, 4 Cyl.

 

Brewerton Speedway – Big Block, Sportsman, 4 Cyl.

 

Brockville Ontario Speedway – 358, Sportsman

 

Can-Am Speedway – 358, Sportsman, 4 Cyl.

 

Cornwall Motor Speedway – 358, Sportsman, Pro Stocks

 

Devil’s Bowl Speedway – 358, 4 Cyl.

 

Fulton Speedway – 358, Sportsman

 

Glen Ridge Motorsports Park – 358, Sportsman, Pro Stock, 4 Cyl.

 

Land of Legends Raceway – Big Block, Sportsman

 

Lebanon Valley Speedway – Big Block, 358, Sportsman, Pro Stock, 4 Cyl.

 

Merrittville Speedway – Sportsman, 4 Cyl.

 

Mohawk International Raceway – 358, Sportsman, Pro Stocks, 4 Cyl.

 

Orange County Fair Speedway – Big Block

 

Ransomville Speedway – 358, Sportsman, 4 Cyl.

 

Thunder Mountain Speedway – 358, Sportsman 

 

Utica-Rome Speedway - 358, Sportsman, Pro Stock, 4 Cyl.

Weedsport Speedway – Big Block, Sportsman

 

For more on the DIRTcar Northeast, follow the DIRTcar Northeast  Facebook page.

ARTICLE: https://dirtcar.com/dirtcar-ne/new-year-of-hoosier-weekly-championships-begins-for-dirtcar-northeast-competitors/

 

 Super DIRTCAR series  Dirt car racing seriesWOO  LATE MODEL SERIES

The Super DIRTcar Series 2026 Schedule:

Big Gator Championship
 Wed. Feb. 11/ DIRTcar Nationals/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL (Non-points)
Thurs. Feb. 12/ DIRTcar Nationals/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL (Non-points)
Fri. Feb. 13/DIRTcar Nationals/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL (Non-points)
Sat. Feb. 14/DIRTcar Nationals/Volusia Speedway Park/Barberville, FL (Non-points)

2026 Championship Season

Sat. March 28/Delaware Diamond/Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, DE
Sat. April 11/Thunder on the Thousand Islands/Can-Am Speedway/LaFargeville, NY 
Fri. April 17/ 61st Anniversary Special/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY 
Sun. May 17/Spring Shootout at Cornwall/Cornwall Motor Speedway/Cornwall, ON
Sun. May 24/Heroes Remembered/Weedsport Speedway/ Weedsport, NY 
Mon. May 25/The Natural 77/Thunder Mountain Speedway/Center Lisle, NY 
Tues. June 16/Mr. Dirt Track USA/Lebanon Valley Speedway/West Lebanon, NY 
Tues. June 23/Ron Martin Memorial Summer Nationals/Ransomville Speedway/Ransomville, NY
Thurs. July 2/Stars and Stripes Spectacular/Land of Legends Raceway/Canandaigua, NY
Tues. July 7/Oh Canada 75/Cornwall Motor Speedway/Cornwall, ON
Wed. July 8/ Summer Shootout at Mohawk/Mohawk International Raceway/Akwesasne, NY 
Mon. July 20/King of the North/Autodrome Drummond/Drummondville, QC
Tues. July 21/King of the North/Autodrome Drummond/Drummondville, QC 
Wed. July 22/Thunder in the Adirondacks/Airborne Park Speedway/Plattsburgh, NY
Tues. Aug. 11/Big Block Invasion of Mansfield/Mansfield Speedway/Mansfield, OH
Wed. Aug. 12/Steel Valley 75/Sharon Speedway/Hartford, OH
Sun. Aug. 16/Hall of Fame Special/SummerFAST/Weedsport Speedway/Weedsport, NY
Mon. Aug. 17/SummerFAST/Brewerton Speedway/Central Square, NY
Tues. Aug. 18/SummerFAST/Land of Legends Raceway/Canandaigua, NY
Wed. Aug. 19/SummerFAST/Utica-Rome Speedway/Vernon, NY
Sun. Sept. 6/Cavalcade 100/Weedsport Speedway/Weedsport, NY
Sat. Sept. 12/R.D Hutchinson Memorial/Can-Am Speedway/LaFargeville, NY
Sat. Sept. 26/Malta Massive Weekend/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY
Mon.-Sat., Oct. 5-10/Super DIRT Week 54/Oswego Speedway/Oswego, NY
Fri. Oct. 16/Fall Nationals/Brockville Ontario Speedway/Brockville, ON
Sat. Oct. 31/Mid-Atlantic Championship/Georgetown Speedway/Georgetown, DE
Wed. Nov. 4/World of Outlaws World Finals/The Dirt Track at Charlotte/Concord, NC (Qualifying Night)
Thurs. Nov. 5/World of Outlaws World Finals/The Dirt Track at Charlotte/Concord, NC
Fri. Nov. 6/World of Outlaws World Finals/The Dirt Track at Charlotte/Concord, NC
Sat. Nov. 7/World of Outlaws World Finals/The Dirt Track at Charlotte/Concord, NC

2026 DIRTcar 358 Modified Series Schedule

Friday, April 10/Can-Am Speedway/LaFargeville, NY
Saturday, April 18/Lebanon Valley Speedway/West Lebanon, NY
Saturday, April 25/Devil’s Bowl Speedway/West Haven, VT
Thursday, May 14/Airborne Park Speedway/Plattsburgh, NY
Sunday, June 7/Glen Ridge Motorsports Park/Fultonville, NY
Tuesday, June 30/Weedsport Speedway/Weedsport, NY
Wednesday, July 15/Utica-Rome Speedway/Vernon, NY
Sunday, Aug. 2/Cornwall Motor Speedway/Long Sault, ON
Tuesday, Aug. 25/Ransomville Speedway/Ransomville, NY
Friday, Sept. 11/Can-Am Speedway/LaFargeville, NY
Friday, Sept. 18/Mohawk International Raceway/Akwesasne, NY
Friday, Sept. 25/Albany-Saratoga Speedway/Malta, NY
Friday, Oct. 9/Oswego Speedway/Oswego, NY
Saturday, Oct. 17/Brockville Ontario Speedway/Brockville, ON

 

 2026 World of Outlaws Real American Beer Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision Schedule:

Thursday, Jan. 22 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / $12k to win, $53k purse
Friday, Jan. 23 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, Jan. 24 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / $20k to win, $81k purse

Thursday, Feb. 12 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / $12k to win, $53k purse
Friday, Feb. 13 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, Feb. 14 / Volusia Speedway Park / Barberville, FL / $20k to win, $81k purse

Friday, Feb. 20 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, Feb. 21 / Hendry County Motorsports Park / Clewiston, FL / $20k to win, $81k purse

Friday, March 13 / Volunteer Speedway / Bulls Gap, TN / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, March 14 / Smoky Mountain Speedway / Maryville, TN / $20k to win, $81k purse

Friday, March 20 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, March 21 / Magnolia Motor Speedway / Columbus, MS / $20k to win, $81k purse

Friday, March 27 / East Alabama Motor Speedway / Phenix City, AL / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, March 28 / Senoia Raceway / Senoia, GA / $20k to win, $81k purse

Friday, April 10 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, April 11 / Farmer City Raceway / Farmer City, IL / $25k to win, $91k purse

Friday, April 24 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, April 25 / Talladega Short Track / Eastaboga, AL / $25k to win, $91k purse

Tuesday, April 28 / Independence Motor Speedway / Independence, IA / $12k to win, $53k purse

Thursday, April 30 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / $10k to win, $47k purse
Friday, May 1 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / $10k to win, $47k purse
Saturday, May 2 / Mississippi Thunder Speedway / Fountain City, WI / $40k to win, $134k purse

Wednesday, May 13 / Georgetown Speedway / Georgetown, DE / $20k to win, $81k purse
Thursday, May 14 / Selinsgrove Speedway / Selinsgrove, PA / $20k, $81k purse
Friday, May 15 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA / $6k to win x2, $53k purse
Saturday, May 16 / Marion Center Raceway / Marion Center, PA / $30k to win, $103k purse
Sunday, May 17 / Bedford Speedway / Bedford, PA / $20k to win, $81k purse

Thursday, May 28 / Wayne County Speedway / Orrville, OH / $12k to win, $53k purse
Friday, May 29 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, May 30 / Mansfield Speedway / Mansfield, OH / $57k to win, $240k purse

Friday, June 12 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, June 13 / West Virginia Motor Speedway / Mineral Wells, WV / $30k to win, $103k purse

Friday, June 19 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, June 20 / 141 Speedway / Maribel, WI / $25k to win, $91k purse

Monday, June 22 / Ogilvie Raceway / Ogilvie, MN / $12k to win, $53k purse

Wednesday, June 24 / I-94 emr Speedway / Fergus Falls, MN / $12k to win, $53k purse

Friday, June 26 / River Cities Speedway / Grand Forks, ND / $15k to win, $66k purse

Sunday, June 28 / Nodak Speedway / Minot, ND / $20k to win, $81k purse

Tuesday, June 30 / Norman County Raceway / Ada, MN / $20k to win, $81k purse

Thursday, July 2 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN / $10k to win, $47k purse
Friday, July 3 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN / $10k to win, $47k purse
Saturday, July 4 / Deer Creek Speedway / Spring Valley, MN / $40k to win, $134k purse

Wednesday, July 8 / Stateline Speedway / Busti, NY / $15k to win, $66k purse

Friday, July 10 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, July 11 / Sharon Speedway / Hartford, OH / $20k to win, $81k purse

Friday, July 24 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL / $5,000 to win x4, $57k purse
Saturday, July 25 / Fairbury Speedway / Fairbury, IL / $50k to win, $220k purse

Thursday, July 30 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / $10k to win, $47k purse
Friday, July 31 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / Prelim
Saturday, Aug. 1 / Cedar Lake Speedway / New Richmond, WI / $100k to win, $223k purse

Friday, Aug. 21 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, Aug. 22 / Maquoketa Speedway / Maquoketa, IA / $25k to win, $91k purse

Wednesday, Aug. 26 / Southern Iowa Speedway / Oskaloosa, IA / $12k to win, $53k purse

Friday, Aug. 28 / Adams County Speedway / Corning, IA / $20k to win, $81k purse
Saturday, Aug. 29 / Shelby County Speedway / Harlan, IA / $20k to win, $81k purse

Friday, Sept. 25 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, Sept. 26 / I-55 Federated Auto Parts Raceway Park / Pevely, MO / $20k to win, $81k purse

Friday, Oct. 2 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA / $10k to win, $47k purse
Saturday, Oct. 3 / Boothill Speedway / Greenwood, LA / $50k to win, $151k purse

Friday, Oct. 23 / Little River Speedway / Modoc, SC / $12k to win, $53k purse
Saturday, Oct. 24 / Little River Speedway / Modoc, SC / $25k to win, $91k purse

Wednesday, Nov. 4 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / Qualifying
Thursday, Nov. 5 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15k to win, $65k purse
Friday, Nov. 6 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $15k to win, $65k purse
Saturday, Nov. 7 / The Dirt Track at Charlotte / Concord, NC / $25k to win, $100k purs

  

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