Former Champions, Returning Stars Highlight 2025 Super DIRTcar Series Roster
Photo by Josh James Artwork
CONCORD, N.C. — When the Super DIRTcar Series kicks off its 2025 season at New Egypt Speedway during the Power in the Pines, March 29, 19 drivers will begin their chase for the championship.
The roster includes two former champions, a MD3 Rookie of the Year contender and several Series veterans – some looking to add to their win count and others still looking for their first.
They’ll battle for the title at more than 30 races across six states and two Canadian provinces.
Here’s a look at the 2025 roster:
RETURNERS:
Mat Williamson/2x Series Champion/St. Catharines, ON
Mat Williamson scored his second Super DIRTcar Series championship in 2024, outdueling Matt Sheppard by 33 points to become the eighth multi-time champion in Series history. The championship run was highlighted by eight victories, including a win during the World of Outlaws World Finals at the Dirt Track at Charlotte.
Williamson enters the 2025 season tied with Jack Johnson for ninth on the Series all-time wins list with 31 Feature wins.
Matt Sheppard/10x Series Champion/Waterloo, NY
Matt Sheppard narrowly missed out on an 11th Series title in 2024 after engine woes on the opening night of World Finals pushed Williamson ahead.
The Waterloo, NY driver scored three wins, including two at Volusia Speedway Park. His other came in the King of the North finale at Autodrome Drummond.
After a win to kick off 2025 during Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, he’s two wins away from joining Brett Hearn as the only two drivers to earn 100 Super DIRTcar Series victories.
Anthony Perrego/Montgomery, NY
Anthony Perrego is one of many drivers who had their best Super DIRTcar Series points finish in 2024. The Montgomery, NY driver finished third in the overall standings after capturing two victories (New Egypt Speedway and The Dirt Track at Charlotte) in the Vinny Salerno-owned No. 4 car.
He also scored top fives at Weedsport Speedway, Big Diamond Speedway, Land of Legends Raceway, Brockville Ontario Speedway, Can-Am Speedway, and Albany-Saratoga Speedway, reaching the podium on six occasions.
The “Ant-Man” will look to open the championship season with a win for the second straight year when the Series returns to New Jersey for the Power in the Pines on Saturday, March 29.
Jimmy Phelps/Baldwinsville, NY
Jimmy Phelps enters his 20th full-time season with the Super DIRTcar Series in 2025 after returning to the win column in 2024.
The Baldwinsville, NY driver found Victory Lane in the Natural 77 at Thunder Mountain Speedway, a race in honor of the late Dale Planck – his first Series win since 2022.
Phelps has 22 career Series victories, tying him with four-time Series champion Will Cagle for 15th all-time.
Tim Sears Jr./Hastings, NY
Tim Sears Jr. returns to the Super DIRTcar Series for his fifth season in 2025 after finishing fifth in 2024’s final standings—the best season of his career. The Hastings, NY driver earned nine top fives and 11 top 10s in 19 starts. Out of those nine top five finishes, five were on the podium.
While “Timmer” is still searching for his first Super DIRTcar Series victory, he’s knocked on the door with top fives at Albany-Saratoga, Thunder Mountain, Weedsport, Drummond, Ransomville Speedway, Brockville, and Can-Am.
Jack Lehner/Saratoga Springs, NY
Like Sears, Jack Lehner is coming off his best year with the Super DIRTcar Series. The Saratoga Springs, NY competitor used a run of six top 10s in the last eight races to leap to sixth in the final standings.
Lehner ended 2024 with three top fives and eight top 10s, with his best finishes coming at Thunder Mountain Speedway (fourth) and Super DIRT Week (fifth).
Alex Payne/2024 Rookie of the Year/Hopewell, NY
Alex Payne’s Super DIRTcar Series career got off to a great start, earning Rookie of the Year honors in 2024 and scoring his first career Series victory at Brockville Ontario Speedway. That win, five top fives, and nine top 10s helped Payne finish seventh in the 2024 final standings.
The Hopewell, NY driver has the chance to get off to a hot start for the second straight year after finishing sixth at New Egypt last season.
Darren Smith/Binghamton, NY
Darren Smith continues his rise in the Super DIRTcar Series standings after finishing eighth in points in 2024. The Binghamton, NY driver earned his best finish in the season’s opening race at New Egypt, leading 40 laps before being passed by Anthony Perrego for the win coming to the white flag.
Smith added six top 10s along with his runner-up finish, including a sixth at Super DIRT Week. His other five top 10s came at Weedsport, Drummond, Land of Legends, and Oswego Speedway during Super DIRT Week 53.
Felix Roy/Napierville, QC
After a successful first season with the Super DIRTcar Series, Felix Roy was even better in 2024. Despite a slow start, “Hollywood” earned seven top 10s in the final 12 races to finish ninth in the final Series standings.
While he had a strong season in a Big Block, he also thrived in a 358 Modified last year, entering 2025 as the defending DIRTcar 358 Modified Series champion.
Mike Mahaney/Elizabethtown, NY
Mike Mahaney finished in the top 10 in the Series standings for the second time in 2024. However, despite eight top 10s, “Smooth Shoe” went winless throughout the season. His best finishes were a pair of eighths at Weedsport Speedway and Oswego Speedway during Super DIRT Week.
The Elizabethtown, NY driver currently has three career Super DIRTcar Series wins.
Larry Wight/Phoenix, NY
Larry Wight returns for his 12th season of full-time Super DIRTcar Series competition after finishing 12th in the standings in 2024. The Phoenix, NY driver hopes to rebound after only scoring six top 10s last season.
Wight is currently tied for 22nd on the Series all-time wins list with Frank Cozze with 12 triumphs.
Peter Britten, Brisbane, QLD
After a hot start to 2024 and being unable to travel to Canada, Peter Britten dropped to 13th in the standings at the end of the year. The “Batman” kicked off the year with two podium finishes at New Egypt and Can-Am and added two more top fives Land of Legends and Albany-Saratoga, and nine top 10s.
He’s off to a fast start again in 2025, earning a victory at DIRTcar Nationals.
Mike Trautschold, Roscoe, NY
Mike Trautschold returns to the Super DIRTcar Series for his second season in 2025. The Roscoe, NY native finished 14th in the final standings last year, with his best finish coming at Autodrome Drummond (13th).
He aims for a better 2025 after starting 17 of the 19 races.
Daniel Johnson, Middlesex, NY
Daniel Johnson enters his sophomore season with the Super DIRTcar Series, aiming to improve off a 15th-place finish in the standings. The Middlesex, NY driver has made 20 career Series starts, with his best finish coming at Ransomville Speedway during the Ron Martin Summer Nationals (11th).
C.G. Morey, Rutland, VT
C.G. Morey is ready for his fourth full-time year with the Super DIRTcar Series after finishing 17th in 2024. The Rutland, VT driver made 12 starts last season, with his best finish coming at Thunder Mountain during the Natural 77 (16th).
Justin Stone, Middlebury, NY
Justin Stone enters his second season with the Super DIRTcar Series, fresh off a rookie season in which he finished 16th in points. The Vermont campaigner had one top 10 finish in 2024, crossing the line at Land of Legends Raceway ninth last July.
Stone has already found success this season, reaching Victory Lane in a DIRTcar UMP Modified during DIRTcar Nationals in February.
Marcus Dinkins, Watkins Glen, NY
Marcus Dinkins returns to full-time competition with the Super DIRTcar Series for the sixth time in his career. The Watkins Glen, NY driver has made 58 career Series starts and aims to climb the standings in 2025.
Dinkins had his best run Brockville Ontario Speedway in September, where he crossed the line 19th.
NEWCOMERS:
Erick Rudolph/Ransomville, NY
After a three-year break, Erick Rudolph returns to the Super DIRTcar Series in search of his first championship. The Ransomville, NY driver has come close to earning the prestigious title in the past, finishing second to Matt Sheppard in 2018.
Rudolph has already reached Victory Lane in 2025, grabbing his first Volusia Speedway Park victory during the finale of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in February. He enters the championship season with 11 Series victories, tied with Dave Lape for 11th all-time.
Matt Stangle/Neshanic Station, NJ
Matt Stangle has thrown his hat into the ring for MD3 Rookie of the Year honors in 2025. The Neshanic Station, NJ driver has already been close to scoring a Super DIRTcar Series win, finishing second to Mat Williamson on the opening night of the 2023 championship season at Bridgeport Motorsports Park.
Stangle has a top five and two top 10s in three Super DIRTcar Series starts.
The Super DIRTcar Series kicks off its 2025 championship season on Saturday, March 29, for Power in the Pines at New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ.
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If you can’t make it to the track, you can watch all of the Super DIRTcar Series action on DIRTVision, either online or with the DIRTVision app.
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