The Super DIRTcar Series remains the premier traveling tour for Big-Block Modifieds in the nation.

Among this impressive collection of racers are stars such as 2009 overall Hoosier Tire-VP Racing Fuels Mr. DIRTcar Champion Brett Hearn, all-time DIRTcar Big-Block race winner Alan Johnson, career Integra Shocks Fast Timer Billy Decker, five-time DIRTcar Northeast Driver of the Year Danny Johnson, ’09 Rite Aid 200 winner Matt Sheppard, former Mr. DIRTcar titlist Gary Tomkins, open-wheel veterans Jimmy Phelps and Dale Planck, and upcoming talents Justin Haers, Jeff Brownell Jr., Ryan Phelps, Billy Dunn, Larry Wight and Michael Storms.

With the 35^th Mr. DIRTcar Championship at stake, the 2009 edition of the Big-Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series will be contested throughout New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and North Carolina, along with the Canadian provinces of Ontario and Quebec. More than 20 scheduled points-earning tour events will count directly towards the coveted title, with the champion crowned after seven months of ground-pounding short-track activity.

Each Big-Block Modified Super DIRTcar Series event follows a traditional short-track championship program including pre-race hot lap sessions, qualifying through time trials, heat races and a consolation round, all leading up to the feature race finale.

Drivers draw for their group order in the 'Integra Shocks Time Trials’ at every tour stop with the exception of Super DIRT Week, while the fast timer selects a second pill to determine how many cars (0, 2, 3 or 4) will be inverted to start each preliminary heat race; the number of cars entered that night determines the number of preliminary races. The 'Integra Shocks Fast Time Award' winner will collect $100 and five (5) bonus points and the top-three heat race finishers will earn additional bonus points as follows: 1^st-5 pts, 2^nd-3 pts, 3^rd-1 pt. With this inversion format in place, a driver can now earn a maximum of 10 more points being the fast timer as well as a heat race winner.

Dig Safely New York Last Chance Qualifiers are held prior to the feature, along with the customary re-draw among those same top time trailers and heat race qualifiers. Only driver points are awarded in Big-Block Super DIRTcar Series feature events, with the winner receiving 100 points and those drivers finishing in 24th-place and beyond earning 40 points. Every driver attempting to qualify for the feature is credited with 10 points.

CAR SPECS
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: Approximately160 mph at Syracuse
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: 2500lbs. min. with driver
Chassis: 1018, 1020 steel only
Suspension: Mostly torsion bar rear. Coil spring (coil over) front.
Ground clearance: App. 5” front 6” rear on frame heights.
Minimum ground clearance: 2½”
Tire brand: Hoosier
Right rear tire: Circumference 92½”
Wheels: Aluminum (bead loc)
Steering system: Power steering (worm and sector)
Brakes: 4 wheel hydraulic disc brakes (no power assist)