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Saturday, October 06, 2012  The close to two thousand dirt car fans camping at the New York State Fairgrounds didn't seem to mind the delay, as it gave them more of an opportunity to soak in the atmosphere of what is the marque dirt car racing event in Northeastern United States.

Thursday, October 04, 2012  Billy Decker captured the Super DIRTcar Series Big-Block Modified VP Small Engine Fuels 200 pole award for the fifth time in his career on Thursday afternoon at the New York State Fairgrounds during NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week.

Sunday, October 09, 2011  Twice in a row is very nice for Stewart Friesen. The Western New York native took the checkered flag at the SEF Small Engines Fuel 200 at Super Dirt Week, the marquee race of the weekend, for the second year in a row.

Sunday, October 09, 2011  Billy Decker made Super DIRT Week history on Saturday afternoon at the New York State Fairgrounds, winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive Nationwide Insurance 150.

Thursday, October 06, 2011  Decker captured the pole positions for both of this weekend's major races, putting him in great position to add to his already impressive history at Super Dirt Week.

Friday, August 19, 2011  DIRTcar Racing has reached an agreement with Canandaigua Motorsports Park promoter Jeremie Corcoran to run two events at Weedsport Speedway, formerly known as The New Cayuga County Speedway.

Thursday, August 11, 2011  Hearn looks to continue his historic season as he looks to capture championships at his home tracks Accord Speedway and Lebanon Valley Speedway, where he currently leads points.

Tuesday, July 19, 2011  The World Racing Group only mandates the use of Hoosier brand tires, but this past sunday the Speedway also allowed American Racer Tires to race.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011  For the second consecutive night the Big-Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series race wasn't decided until the final lap. Matt Sheppard held off a late-race charge Monday night by Danny Johnson to collect the victory at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park in the "Stars and Stripes 100."

Sunday, May 29, 2011  Tim Fuller took home the checkered flag at the grand finale of All-Star Weekend at the Rolling Wheels Raceway Park in Elbridge.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  DIRTcar Racing is excited to announce Mike Hopkins will be the honorary grand marshal for the May 29 event at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  The Big-Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series kicks off its 2011 season at the Third Annual DIRTcar All-Star Weekend on May 29 at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park in Elbridge.

Friday, October 08, 2010  Fresh off setting fast time in the Big-Block portion of Super DIRT Week on Thursday afternoon at the Syracuse Mile, Jimmy Phelps maintained a torrid pace as he outlasted Matt Sheppard to score a convincing victory at Brewerton Speedway in the headline 'Upstate Spray Foam 100' held that night.

Tuesday, August 03, 2010  Tony Stewart was in Fulton Tuesday night for the World of Outlaws Sprint car race at Fulton Speedway.

Sunday, July 18, 2010  It was a fitting finish to All-Star Weekend II after Matt Sheppard and Jimmy Phelps traded opening round 50-lappers Thursday at Brewerton Speedway and last night at Cayuga County Fair Speedway.