Mat Williamson Joins Elite Company of Multi-Time Super DIRTcar Champions

Mat Williamson Joins Elite Company of Multi-Time Super DIRTcar Champions

By Michael Anderson

December 10, 2024 at 02:39 PM

Mat Williamson recently secured his second Super DIRTcar Series championship at The Dirt Track at Charlotte, becoming the ninth driver in Big Block Modified history to achieve multiple titles.

Two race cars competing in dirt track

Two race cars competing in dirt track

Here's a comprehensive list of multiple Super DIRTcar Series champions:

Brett Hearn (10 Championships):

  • Years: 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993, 2001, 2007, 2009, 2013
  • Holds record for most Series wins with 141 victories
  • Last win in 2021 marked his 450th DIRTcar sanctioned victory

Matt Sheppard (10 Championships):

  • Years: 2010, 2011, 2012, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023
  • Second in all-time wins with 97 victories
  • Won seven championships in the last nine seasons

Alan Johnson (5 Championships):

  • Years: 1981, 1983, 2003, 2004, 2006
  • Last victory at Volusia Speedway Park in 2012
  • Fifth on all-time wins list

Will Cagle (4 Championships):

  • Years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977
  • First-ever Super DIRTcar Series champion
  • 22 career victories

Jack Johnson (3 Championships):

  • Years: 1979, 1980, 1984
  • Tied for ninth on all-time wins list with 31 victories
  • Clinched 1984 title with win at New York State Fairgrounds

Danny Johnson (3 Championships):

  • Years: 1992, 1997, 1999
  • Third on all-time wins list with 89 victories
  • Finished 11th in 2024 standings

Bob McCreadie (3 Championships):

  • Years: 1985, 1994, 1995
  • Seventh on all-time wins list with 39 victories
  • Known as "Barefoot Bob"

Billy Decker (3 Championships):

  • Years: 1998, 2008, 2014
  • Fourth on all-time wins list with 70 victories
  • Known as the "Franklin Flyer"

Mat Williamson (2 Championships):

  • Years: 2019, 2024
  • Nine wins in championship-winning 2024 season
  • Both titles secured in tight battles with Matt Sheppard

The 2025 Super DIRTcar Series begins at Volusia Speedway Park during Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals (February 12-15), with the championship chase starting at New Egypt Speedway on March 29.

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