The Super DIRTcar Series officially kicks off its 2026 Championship Season this Friday, April 17, right here in the Capital Region at Albany-Saratoga Speedway! Get ready for the 61st Season Opener featuring a thrilling 61-lap Feature race with a $6,100-to-win payday. This race marks the beginning of the road to the World of Outlaws World Finals, so fans won’t want to miss out.
Mat Williamson, the defending champion from St. Catharines, ON, is aiming for a third consecutive title in his No. 88 Buzz Chew Racing machine. A win would not only keep his momentum going but also tie him with Bob McCreadie for seventh place on the all-time Series wins list. Meanwhile, the legendary Matt Sheppard, a 10-time Series champion, is back in pursuit of more victories at his home track near Ithaca.
This race also features the hometown heroes! Defending track champions Mike Mahaney, Felix Roy, Peter Britten, Jack Lehner, and Justin Stone all call Albany-Saratoga their home track and are eager to score a big win for the fans. The entire event will be broadcast live on DIRTVision, so tune in and catch the action!