Historic DIRTcar Racing Returns to Devil's Bowl and Airborne Speedways After 41 Years

Historic DIRTcar Racing Returns to Devil's Bowl and Airborne Speedways After 41 Years

By Michael Harrison

January 29, 2025 at 06:57 AM

DIRTcar Racing has made a historic return to Devil's Bowl Speedway and Airborne Park Speedway, marking a significant milestone for both tracks in 2025. Track operators Mike and Alayne Bruno finalized the agreement following two years of discussions.

DIRTcar racing series logo

DIRTcar racing series logo

For Devil's Bowl, a half-mile oval in West Haven, VT, this marks the end of a 41-year hiatus since their last DIRTcar partnership in 1984. Airborne Park, a 4/10-mile oval in Plattsburgh, NY, continues its relationship with DIRTcar for its 16th season, following their most recent association in 2023.

DIRTcar Racing, operating under the World Racing Group (WRG), is North America's premier dirt track racing sanctioning body, overseeing:

  • 4,000+ members
  • Nearly 200 dirt tracks
  • Weekly dirt racing events
  • Regional and national touring series
  • Premier Modified, Late Model, Stock Car, and Sprint Car events

Key Agreement Details:

  • Both tracks: DIRTcar will sanction Small Block "358" Modified division and Mini Stock class
  • Airborne Park: Additional sanctioning for Sportsman Modifieds
  • Devil's Bowl: New seven-race championship series for 358 Modifieds
  • Special Event: DIRTcar 358 Modified Series and DIRTcar Sportsman Series East Region at Airborne Park on May 22

Historical Context:

  • 1984: Kenny Tremont Jr. won his first Devil's Bowl championship during its only previous DIRTcar season
  • 2023: Chris Raabe (358 Modified) and Travis Bruno (Sportsman) claimed championships in Airborne's last DIRTcar season

Track Locations:

  • Devil's Bowl Speedway: Route 22A, West Haven, VT (4 miles north of U.S. Route 4, Exit 2)
  • Airborne Park Speedway: Broderick Road, Plattsburgh, NY (1 mile south of I-87 Northway Exit 36)

Complete 2025 schedules, rulebooks, and additional information will be announced soon.

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