Erick Rudolph passes Matt Sheppard to win Super DIRT Series special at Ransomville

Erick Rudolph is a third-generation racer from Ransomville, New York. Tuesday night, Rudolph passed Matt Sheppard on the 51st lap and went on to win the Ron Martin, Super DIRTcar Series big-block modified special at the Ransomville Speedway.

The victor pocketed a $7,500 check for his convincing triumph on his hometown oval. It was Rudolph’s 10th career SDS win and second during the 2023 season.

Baldwinsville’s Jimmy Phelps drew the pole for the 75-lap main event and led the first fourteen laps. Matt Sheppard, a nine-time Super DIRT Series champion and its current point leader, then took over the top spot.

Rudolph began chasing down the leader in the second half of the feature and made his pass for the lead on the 51st lap. He then pulled away in the closing laps for his well-earned victory, with Sheppard having to settle for the second position.

Mat Williamson, who set fast time of 17.006 seconds in the pre-race time trials, moved up from his eighth starting spot to finish third. Vermont’s Adam Pierson was fourth, with Tim Sears Jr., Mike Mahaney, Gary Lindberg, Jimmy Phelps, Felix Roy and Danny Johnson completing the top ten finishers.

Other CNY finishers included Chris Hile (12th), Max McLaughlin (16th) and Larry Wight 19th.

Brett Senek won the 30-lap, $2,000-to-win companion feature for DIRT Sportsman Tour cars.

Brewerton

With just two point races left in the 2023 season, Tim Sears Jr. holds a 28 point lead over Larry Wight in the DIRT big-block class. Zach Sobotka sits atop the sportsman point list, with an 18-point lead over Brandon Carvey.

Utica-Rome

The Utica-Rome Speedway returns to Friday night racing this week and will feature a kids backpack giveaway, plus five classes of racing.

Albany-Saratoga

The CRSA sprint cars are an addition to Friday’s program, along with a $1,000-to-win pro stock special.

Can-Am

It’s Family Autograph Night this Friday, with the 358 modifieds featured in the four-division show.

Empire Super Sprints

The Empire Super Sprints head to Quebec this weekend, with shows at the Autodrome Granby Friday night and the Autodrome Drummond on Saturday. Both races pay $3,000-to-win and $500 to start.

Fulton

This Route 57 oval has a big night set with double features for the 358 modifieds and the hobby stocks. The rescheduled $1,000-to-win Boat Race will also run. Tim Sears Jr. currently has a 72-point lead over Larry Wight for the 358 modified track championship. Race time is moved up to 6 p.m. for this double-feature program.

Oswego

Oswego is closed this Saturday as competitors prep for the upcoming 67th annual Budweiser International Classic over the Labor Day weekend.

The Outlaw and Thunder Mountain Speedways are also closed this weekend.

Land of Legends

Justin Haers and Peter Britten are separated by just 51 points in their chase for the track title at this Canandaigua oval. Their point season ends in two weeks.

Langley Speedway

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour has a Saturday night stop at the 4/10th-mile, Langley (Virginia) Speedway for a 150-lap feature race.

Ronnie Silk currently holds a slim 2-point lead over Justin Bonsignore for the top spot on the Whelen point list.

DIRT modified regular, Max McLaughlin, will be making his fourth pavement modified start of the year Saturday at Langley.

Milwaukee Mile

The NASCAR Truck Series has a Sunday afternoon date at the famed Milwaukee Mile. The race will be televised on Fox Sports 1 starting at 3 p.m.

Matt Sheppard in a late model

Matt Sheppard will make his Lucas Oil late model debut with Niece Motorsports tonight at the Georgetown (Delaware) Speedway.

Glen Ridge

The Glen Ridge Speedway in Fultonville will host a DIRT pro stock special, along with a DIRT 358 modified show Sunday night.

New England Supermodified Series

The New England Supermodified Series will be running both Friday and Saturday night at the Oxford Plains (Maine) Speedway as part of the Oxford 250 Weekend.

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