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. The series primarily races on dirt ovals in the

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along with select dates in

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. The cars feature

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engines (up to 467 c.i.) that develops over 750 hp and a center-steer style chassis that weighs at least 2,500 lb with driver included.

History

The series was founded in 1972 by Glenn Donnelly as a series of qualifier races for the inaugural

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at the New York State Fairgrounds Racetrack in

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. The series became a true points championship in 1974 that also awarded a points fund. Will Cagle won the first points championship in 1974 over two-time Super DIRT Week champion Buzzie Reutimann. The series and

grew in popularity along with corporate title sponsors & television coverage throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Past series title sponsors include

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(1972–1975 and 1978),

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(1987–1998) and

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(1999–2008). The series briefly included asphalt races on the championship trail from 1988 to 1992 at tracks such as Cayuga, Flemington, Nazareth, Oswego,

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. The series was acquired by

(then Boundless Motorsports) in 2003. The crown jewel event of the series,

had to changed venues for the first time in 2016 to a dirt-covered

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in Oswego, New York following the demise & razing of the New York State Fairgrounds Racetrack.

Cars

Specifications

* Engine: Max cubic inches 467 * Fuel system: Carburetor only 4 barrel Holley 950-1050 cfm * Horsepower: range 650-800 hp * Compression ratio: 13–14.5 :1 * RPM: 7000-8300 * Speed: Approximately 160 mph at the Syracuse Mile * Powertrain: 2 speed trans 1 reverse plus quick change rear end. * Lubrication system: Belt driven dry sump (app 13qts.) * Fuel: VP Fuels racing gasoline only * Wheelbase: 106”- 110” * Thread width: 74” min. to 86” max. * Weight: 2500 lbs. min. with driver * Chassis: 1018, 1020 steel only * Suspension: Mostly coil spring (coil over) or Torison Bar, rear. Coil spring (coil over), front. * Ground clearance: App. 5” front 6” rear on frame heights. * Minimum ground clearance: 2½” * Tire brand:

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* Right rear tire: Circumference 92½” * Wheels: Aluminum (bead lock) * Steering system: Power steering (worm and sector) * Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic disc brakes (no power assist)

Events

The premiere event for the series is the Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux 200, apart of NAPA Auto Parts Super DIRT Week which is currently held at the

in Oswego, New York. The race features one of the biggest purses in dirt modified racing with the purse paying $50,000 to the winner. The race is currently broadcast b

(live video)
DIRTVision.com
(live radio) & MavTV (delayed television). The race was originally held at the New York State Fairgrounds Mile in Syracuse until the track was razed in 2016. Previous broadcasters of Super DIRT Week include

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& TNN. Other major events currently on the Super DIRTcar Series schedule include DIRTcar Nationals at

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, Hall of Fame 100 at

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, Mr. DIRT Track USA at

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and the

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World Finals at

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Champions

Champions by year

Rookie of the Year winners

Records

*Most career wins: Brett Hearn (120) *Most DIRTcar titles: Brett Hearn (8) *Most wins in a season: 10 (Brett Hearn 2002, Billy Decker 2008, Matt Sheppard 2016) *Consecutive wins: 5 (Alan Johnson: 1983) *Most seasons with at least 1 win: Brett Hearn (32) *Consecutive seasons with at least one win: Brett Hearn (22) *Different track wins: Danny Johnson (33)

References

External links

Official websiteSeries history at official website
{{Super DIRTcar Series tracks Stock car racing series in the United States Dirt track racing Dirt track racing in the United States