Evansville, IN Everyone in the Southwest already knows that there are plenty of talented open-wheel Modified drivers racing in the region. Thanks to the introduction of the nationally-known UMP DIRTcar Racing sanctioning body to the area’s motorsports scene, the rest of the country is now taking notice of the Mod mavens from the Southwest as well.
Weedsport, NY The month of June is the proverbial ‘calm before the storm’ when it comes to Mr. DIRTcar Championship Series competition in 2008.
Evansville, IN HEATING UP: Memorial Day Weekend has passed and the month of June is upon us. For UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model racers, that means one thing – it’s time for some of the circuit’s biggest events of the season.
Weedsport, NY The anticipated debut of the new Hoosier D200 tire on the DIRTcar NorthEast Modified cicuit has been pushed back to Friday, June 13.
Elbridge, NY Dan Wiesner scored his first career Mr. DIRTcar Sportsman Series victory on Monday night at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park in the Aramark 30.
Weedsport, NY Jeremy Pitcher is preparing to make his maiden voyage to victory lane at Rolling Wheels Raceway Park on Monday, May 26 in round two of the ’08 Mr. DIRTcar Championship trail.
Evansville, IN THE NEXT CHAMP?: Could 2008 be Jeep VanWormer’s year to win the UMP DIRTcar Summernationals title? “I’d like to think so,” the affable racer said with a smile. “I think you gotta let everybody know it’s my turn.”
Weedsport, NY Marilyn Toal will be honored as a Gater Racing News "Outstanding Woman in Racing" award winner during the 2008 Northeast Modified Hall of Fame Induction ceremonies on Sunday, May 25.
Weedsport, NY Charlie Langenstein has been named the 2008 Northeast Modified Hall of Fame 'Mechanic of the Year Award' winner and will be honored during Induction ceremonies on Sunday, May 25.
Weedsport, NY Carl Myers from Springwater, New York will receive the 2008 Northeast Modified Hall of Fame 'Gene DeWitt Outstanding Car Owner' Award in May 25 ceremonies.
Weedsport, NY Northeast Modified Hall of Fame Honorees Jack Burgess and Joe Marotta have been named co-recipients of the 2008 Leonard J. Sammons Jr. Memorial Award.
Evansville, IN HIS TURN?: Randle Sweeney already knows what it feels like to lose the UMP DIRTcar Modified national points title. Maybe this year the Clifty, Ky., veteran will be able to experience the joy of winning the championship.
Evansville, IN Farmer City Raceway, Fairbury American Legion Speedway and Vermilion County Speedway are each hosting huge UMP Modified shows on Memorial weekend with a possibility of winning $9,000 total.
Weedsport, NY Garden State legend Carl “Fuzzy” VanHorn has been selected as a 2008 inductee into the Northeast Modified Hall of Fame.
Weedsport, NY Wayne Reutimann has been selected as a 2008 inductee into the Northeast Modified Hall of Fame with Induction ceremonies scheduled for Sunday, May 25 on the Cayuga County Fairgrounds.
Weedsport, NY The chase for the coveted regional points titles in DIRTcar Racing NorthEast’s open-wheel divisions has begun for Big-Block Modified, 358-Modified and Sportsman Modified teams.
Weedsport, NY Former national points champion Dick Nephew has been named posthumously a 2008 'pioneer' selection for the NorthEast Modified Hall of Fame.
Evansville, IN TIME IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Veteran Mike Hammerle enters this weekend’s action leading the UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model national points standings, but he knows his run in the sun will probably be short-lived.
Weedsport, NY Big-Block Modified veteran Billy Decker has racked up the most feature wins to date on the demanding DIRTcar Racing NorthEast circuit.
Weedsport, NY The mighty Big-Block Modifieds are ready for their return to the pavement at Airborne Speedway and Oswego Speedway over the summer.
Weedsport, NY Larry Bishop was recently presented the Dig Safely New York President’s Award at the organization’s annual business meeting held in April.
Evansville, IN GETTING BETTER: Randy Korte is chomping at the bit to go racing. Unfortunately, the two-time UMP DIRTcar Super Late Model national champion can’t climb into his familiar TMCI Transportation No. 00 until his doctor says he’s ready.