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Sunday, October 07, 2012  Brett Hearn’s long run of big-block Modified misery during NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week is over. Combining a fleet race car with the good fortune that had seemingly abandoned him at the famed New York State Fairgrounds, Hearn emerged triumphant in Sunday’s rain-shortened VP Small Engine Fuels 200.

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.

Sunday, August 12, 2012  Ambrose and Keselowski battled side by side the rest of the way around the 2.45-mile layout, with neither giving ground before Ambrose moved in front heading to the checkered flag.

Monday, July 09, 2012  Williams was not harmed, being violently confronted by an adult who had his forearm pressed against Williams neck was quite jarring.

Friday, July 06, 2012  It's a matter of pride. But most of all, a night of entertainment for race fans in Central New York.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Next week is the Sprint Summer Shootout at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park in Elbridge, NY, and racers are gearing up for one of the biggest events of the season.

Sunday, October 16, 2011  Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon died Sunday in a fiery 15-car wreck at Las Vegas Motor Speedway when his car flew over another on Lap 13 and smashed into the wall just outside turn 2.

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.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  The 40th annual Super DIRT Week opened up on Wednesday morning as campers found their spot at both the New York State Fairground and Rolling Wheels in Elbridge.

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.

Saturday, August 13, 2011  Following a break from competition over the past two weekends, the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship returned to action on Saturday for its ninth round of the season.

Saturday, August 13, 2011  Kurt Busch has won the Nationwide Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International.

Friday, August 12, 2011  The pre-race celebration started today with Jeff Gordon being honored with a "Legends of the Glen" induction.