Category: DIRTcar

DIRTcar Series

DIRTcar Late Models Kick Off Week Two of DIRTcar Nationals to Set Stage for World of Outlaws

Scott

BARBERVILLE, FL – Jan. 25, 2019 – When
those in the motorsports world think about the start of any racing season,
their minds automatically revert to palm trees and warm temperatures of Florida
in February. Dirt track fans’ minds wander to the famous Gator Pond at the World’s
Fastest Half-mile, Volusia Speedway Park.

The first week of DIRTcar Nationals
caters to the open-wheel fans, while the second week indulges full-fender fans
with two action-packed nights of DIRTcar Late Models followed by four straight
nights of the World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Models.

In 2018, Jonathan Davenport scored his
first…

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Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship Purse Revealed for DIRTcar Northeast Divisions

Scott

CONCORD, NC – January 11, 2019 – Since 1957, Hoosier Racing Tire has developed and manufactured racing tires for thousands of race cars.  DIRTcar Northeast is proud to carry their name and logo throughout the Northeast and Canada on Big-Block Modifieds, 358 Modifieds, Sportsman Modifieds, and Pro Stocks at dozens of race tracks. DIRTcar Northeast is proud to announce that in 2019, at the Racing Tire will hand out $36,750 to the top weekly racers at the end of the season.
The Hoosier Racing Tire Weekly Championship takes into account each…

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Martin Pelletier Dominates Sportsman Modified Field at Cornwall Motor Speedway

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Martin Pelletier leads all 50-laps to win his second DIRTcar Sportsman series race in 2018
CORNWALL, ONT – September 2, 2018 – Martin Pelletier showed everyone why he was the guy to beat in the northern portion of the DIRTcar Sportsman division as he led all 50 laps in the feature to capture a second win on the tour this season.
‘’I was lucky in the draw, I am not sure I would have been able to pass so many cars as the track was tacky’’ mentioned a humble Pelletier in the…

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DRIVEN Racing Oil World Short Track Championship Spotlights True Grit at Charlotte

Scott

CONCORD, NC — July 18, 2018 — DIRTcar and DRIVEN Racing Oil are excited to join forces for the third annual DRIVEN Racing Oil World Short Track Championship at The Dirt Track at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 25-27, 2018. The mega-event will once again give the best weekly racers from nine different divisions across the United States and Canada the chance to shine at one of the country’s premier dirt racing facilities — for a purse in excess of $125,000.
“No other event pays homage to the weekly racers, the…

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Shane Pecore Takes DIRTCAR Northeast Sportsman Modified Central Division Season Opener

Scott

FULTON NY – April 27 2018 – Finally, DIRTcar Sportsman Modifieds all across New York thawed out, loaded up, and made the tow to Fulton Speedway. It took 50 laps to decide the first Sportsman Modified Central Region series race of 2018 and it was worth the long winter break. After trading the lead several times, Shane Pecore in the no. 0 took the lead on lap 23 and never looked back. Despite multiple cautions and restarts, Pecore managed to stay ahead hard charges by Matt Janczuk and Kevin Root.
Shane…

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Davenport Scores First Career Gator at DIRTcar Nationals

Scott

Davenport Finally Captures First Gator Trophy at DIRTcar Nationals
BARBERVILLE, FL– Feb. 12, 2018– Jonathan Davenport dominated the first night of Late Model competition at the 47th annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park by leading flag-to-flag for all 30 laps of the feature event. Davenport smiled from ear-to-ear holding his first ever Gator trophy in Victory Lane at the historic half-mile.
“You don’t know how much this gator [trophy] means to me,” said Davenport. “I’ve been wanting one of these things for so long. We’ve been close a few times but…

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Strickler Wins The Money; Hoffman Wins His Third Consecutive DIRTcar Nationals Title

Scott

BARBERVILLE, FL — Feb. 11, 2018 — The $5,000-to-win Big Gator Championships for the ironmen of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals, the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds was on Monday, February 12th. For the past seven days, the Modifieds have raced every night of the week as their marathon week of races within the DIRTcar Nationals came to an end. Two-time defending DIRTcar Nationals Champion, Nick Hoffman came into the night needing to finish fourth or better to claim his third straight DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Gator Championship. Hoffman would go on to finish…

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Three Little Gators: Nick Hoffman Picks Up Third Win of DIRTcar Nationals

Scott

Hoffman Clinches Spot In Gator Championship With Third Gator Of The Week
BARBERVILLE, FL — Feb. 11, 2018 — It was the second and final Gator Qualifying Night for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds at Volusia Speedway Park (FL) on Sunday, February 11th. The second half of the 79 total Modified teams who had made at least one appearance during the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals had their shot at racing their way into the $5,000-to-win Big Gator Championships on Monday, February 12th. Two-time defending DIRTcar Nationals Champion, Nick Hoffman returned to his…

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Four Little Gators: Quad-15’s for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Scott

Strickler’s Hauler Mishap Motivates Him to First Gator of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals
BARBERVILLE, FL — Feb. 9, 2018 — Night number four of the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals would see the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds race in the popular Quad-15s format. Every driver on hand raced in a feature with a chance at winning a coveted Gator. Highlighting the night was the victory in the final Quad Feature by Mooresville, NC standout, Kyle Strickler who’s day started with his car falling off the hauler earlier in the afternoon while unloading…

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Twice as Nice(ly): Tyler Nicely Locks into Gator Championship with Saturday’s Victory

Scott

BARBERVILLE, FL — Feb. 10, 2018 — The first of two Gator Qualifying Nights for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds was on Saturday, February 10th. The 79 teams that have appeared at least once during the 47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals were split up into two groups with half the field racing on the 10th, while the other half get the day off before returning to the track on Sunday, February 11th. In the first of two Big Gator Qualifying Nights to set the field for Monday’s $5,000-to-win finale, Tyler Nicely would…

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