Dillon Steuer Edges Out Matt Sheppard in Thrilling STSS Speed Showcase Victory at Port Royal
Dillon Steuer held off Matt Sheppard in a thrilling finish to win the $12,000 Short Track Super Series Speed Showcase at Port Royal Speedway. Starting from the outside pole position, Steuer led the entire 60-lap modified race despite intense pressure.
Race driver beside dirt track car
Brandon Grosso challenged early before hitting the wall and retiring. Alex Yankowski then moved into second but exited with mechanical issues at lap 39. This set up a dramatic late-race battle between Steuer and Sheppard.
Orange sprint car on dirt track
The final four laps featured intense slider moves between the leaders, with Sheppard pulling alongside Steuer coming to the checkered flag. Steuer prevailed by inches for his biggest career victory. Mike Mahaney completed the podium.
Two modifieds racing on dirt
"I'm sure a lot of you guys are cheering because I beat him, not because you're my fans," Steuer joked in victory lane, referring to besting the dominant Sheppard. "But maybe I made a few tonight."
Modified stock cars racing dirt track
In other divisions:
- Stephen Kemery won the 602 crate modified feature worth $4,000
- Devon Camenga took the pro stock victory over Luke Horning and Andy Graves
Dirt track racers holding trophies
Race car driver on dirt track
Racing car on dirt track
Race car team on dirt track
Pro sprint car on dirt track
Port Royal Speedway returns to action March 22nd featuring Weikert's Livestock 410 sprint cars ($6,000 to win) and Penske Racing Shock super late models ($4,000 to win) in the rescheduled Opening Day program.
Full Results:
STSS Big Block Modified A-Main:
- 6D-Dillon Steuer
- 9S-Matt Sheppard
- 35M-Mike Mahaney [Remaining results listed as provided]
STSS 602 Crate A-Main:
- 69K-Stephen Kemery
- 9J-Joe Toth
- 69-James Hill [Remaining results listed as provided]
Pro Stocks A-Main:
- 110-Devon Camenga
- 2H-Luke Horning
- 96-Andy Graves [Remaining results listed as provided]