Super DIRTcar Series to Honor Dale Planck with The Natural 77 at Thunder Mountain

CENTER LISLE, NY(July 2, 2024) – The Super DIRTcar Series’ debut at Thunder Mountain Speedway on Tuesday, July 9, will now be The Natural 77 Honoring Dale Planck.

To honor the memory of Dale Planck – who ran the number 77 – the night’s Feature will be 77 laps and pay $7,700 to win.

Bonus money is also on the line, as Heat Race winners receive $77, and the driver’s who finish seventh and 17th get $100.

Planck, known as “The Natural,” raced five full seasons with the Super DIRTcar Series, from 2006-2010, earning eight victories. The Cortland, NY, driver was also a two-time DIRTcar 358 Modified Series champion.

Once he retired, he and his son Brandon operated DIG Race Products, a business that helps drivers with shock and setup support – and is also a valued partner with the Super DIRTcar Series.

Joining the Super DIRTcar Series on the Natural 77 Honoring Dale Planck card are DIRTcar Sportsman.

If you can’t make it to the track, watch all the action live on DIRTVision, either online or with the DIRTVision app.
The Super DIRTcar Series is brought to fans by many important sponsors and partners, including: DIRTVision (Official Live Broadcast Partner), Hoosier Racing Tire (Official Tire), Racing Electronics (Official Radio Supplier), SIS Insurance (Official Insurance Provider), Toyota (Official Vehicle), VP Racing (Official Racing Fuel), Chevy Performance Parts, and iRacing (Official Online Racing Game). Contingency sponsors include: ARP (Automotive Racing Products), ASI Race Wear, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Bicknell Racing Products, Billy Whittaker Cars & Trux, Cometic Gasket, COMP Cams, DIG Race, Fox Factory, MSD, SRI / SCAS, Swift Springs, WELD Racing, Wieland (Exclusive Racing Aluminum) and Wilwood; along with manufacturer sponsors, including: FIREBULL, Intercomp and JAM Performance.

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