Short Track Super Series at New Egypt: Storylines, Stars & Sleepers
Short Track Super Series at New Egypt: Storylines, Stars & Sleepers
Short Track Super Series Modifieds invade New Egypt Speedway for the Dirty Jersey 50 on Tuesday. Here are the storylines, stars and sleepers.
The Bob Hilbert Sportswear Short Track Super Series (STSS) Fueled By Sunoco roars back to life Tuesday night at New Egypt Speedway. The D-Shaped oval hosts the 10th annual ‘Dirty Jersey’ for a 50-lap, $6,000 headliner in the Garden State.
The STSS celebrates a decade of the ‘Dirty Jersey’ event, which has spanned across multiple sanctions and racetracks over the last 11 years.
THE STORYLINES
Just two days after Round No. 7, tonight’s ‘Dirty Jersey 10’ serves as Round No. 8 of the Ollie’s Overall Championship chase.
St. Catherines, Ontario, Canada’s Mat Williamson leads the Overall Championship by 48 markers over Savannah, N.Y.’s Matt Sheppard.
Tonight’s event also serves as Round No. 5 of the NJ Quality Drywall South Region, which is also led by Mat Williamson.
THE STARS
Matt Sheppard won the ‘Dirty Jersey’ on three separate occasions in his career, coming in 2014, ’22, and ’23. ‘Super Matt’ has remained consistent throughout 2024 but is chomping at the bit to return to Bicknell Racing Products Victory Lane.
Walden, N.Y.’s Anthony Perrego has found his stride with Vinnie Salerno and the 4* racing team. Perrego sits second in the South Region standings and was the ’21 ‘Dirty Jersey’ winner.
Ringoes, N.J.’s Ryan Godown boasts three wins to his name at New Egypt this season and is the current point leader. Despite all of his success at New Egypt Speedway in his career, Godown is still in search of his first career ‘Dirty Jersey’ triumph.
THE SLEEPERS
The Grosso brothers, Brandon and Justin have both picked up wins this season at New Egypt Speedway but have been shut out in STSS competition. The duo seeks will certainly be a threat to defend home turf in the 10th ‘Dirty Jersey.’
Tuesday night will be an emotional night for Boyertown, Pa.’s Mike Gular. The former New Egypt Speedway champion will look to honor his late car owner Terry Fasnacht with a victory in the ‘Dirty Jersey.’
A past New Egypt champion, Danny Bouc of Pipersville, Pa., owns a Short Track Super Series win in Delaware. He would love to add New Egypt to that resume tonight in the ‘Dirty Jersey’ special.
ALSO IN ACTION
The Belmont’s Garage South Region resumes for the STSS Crate 602 Sportsman with a 25-lap, $1,500-to-win affair.
Upper Makefield, Pa.’s Joe Toth leads Ethan Bill, Michael White, Logan Watt, and Adam White heading into the ‘Dirty Jersey.’
The Four Cylinders, under New Egypt Speedway rules and procedures, will complete the program.
ON THE HORIZON
The STSS preps for a jam-packed July which features six races across the 31-day month. First up is the sixth annual ‘Firecracker 50’ at N.Y.’s Fonda Speedway for the STSS big-block/small-block Modifieds.
Round No. 4 of the River Valley Builders North Region and Round No. 9 of the Ollie’s Overall Championship sees the STSS Modifieds go for 50-laps and a $10,000 payday.
The STSS Crate 602 Sportsman are also on the docket in Round No. 3 of the Madsen Overhead Doors North Region.
DIRT DRAFT
Don’t forget to set your Dirt Draft lineups before the night’s first heat race begins.
Visit www.dirtdraft.com or download the app to join Dirt Draft and compete against thousands of others for the entire 2024 STSS season. A subscription is just $5.99 a month with plenty of prizes up for grabs in the Dirt Draft Speed Shop.
Following along with the STSS on Dirt Draft throughout the ‘24 season will pay one lucky fan dividends at year-end.
The STSS Dirt Draft Champion receives two tickets to the STSS year-end banquet and will be honored with a custom trophy presented by Dirt Draft.
GATES AND PRICES
For the June 18 event, pit gates open at 3:30 p.m. with grandstand gates unlocking at 4:30 p.m. Penske Racing Shock hot laps are slated for 6:30 p.m. with racing to follow at 7:15 p.m.
Grandstand admission is $30 for Adults, $25 for Seniors (ages 65 and up), $20 for teens (ages 12-15) and Kids 11 and under are admitted FREE.
Pit admission is $45.
HOW TO WATCH
The entire night of racing will be broadcast live on FloRacing (www.floracing.tv) via the annual subscription.