BROCKVILLE, ON – It was a perfect night for racing this past Wednesday as the Super DIRTcar Series made its 18th appearance at Brockville Ontario Speedway, part of the King of the North swing. The night ended with a familiar face returning to victory lane.
Defending race winner Alex Payne drew the pole and took full advantage, leading from the drop of the green flag over Mat Williamson and Felix Roy. Payne quickly built a comfortable lead, navigating lapped traffic with ease while Williamson and Roy battled for second. The race’s first caution came on Lap 22 when 13-year-old Melcolm Banks contacted an infield tire, ending his night.
On the restart, Payne resumed control, but two of the series’ top points contenders—Alex Yankowski and Matt Sheppard—were charging through the field and broke into the top five with 25 laps to go. With 10 to go, Payne, Williamson, and Sheppard were within a few car lengths of each other, fighting hard in the closing laps. Even with a couple of late-race restarts, Payne held firm, claiming his second career series win and second straight at the Canadian Classic. Williamson finished second, extending his points lead, followed by Sheppard, Yankowski, and Roy. The series returns in October for the Fall Nationals.
The theme of the night—leading every lap—continued in the North East Late Model Alliance 30-lap feature. Charlie Sandercock, one of the region’s top Crate Late Model drivers, took the lead from pole-sitter Brandt Graham and never looked back. The Trenton native survived several restarts and shifting track conditions, ultimately winning by over half a track. Graham edged out his father Craig for second, with Brandon Mowat fourth and Jonah Mutton charging from 15th to finish fifth.
This Saturday, the DIRTcar 358 Modifieds and Surprenant Truck Shop Crate Sprints have the night off, as the Empire Super Sprints return for their second appearance of 2025. They’ll be joined by the DIRTcar Sportsman, Novice Sportsman, and Mini Stocks. Racing starts at 7 p.m.
