STAFFORD SPRINGS, Conn. — Matt Hirschman has entered the 50th running of the NAPA Auto Parts Spring Sizzler at Stafford Speedway on April 23-24.
“Any event reaching a milestone 50th anniversary is extra special and there is no better year to change to the open modified format and give the fans something different to get excited about,” explained Hirschman. “I believe this has the potential to be ‘The Greatest Race in the History of Spring.’”
Nicknamed ‘Big Money Matt,’ Hirschman’s entry into the 50th Sizzler comes as no surprise with a guaranteed $15,000 payday to the winner. In addition to a big payday, the winning driver will also get the opportunity to compete in the Superstar Racing Experience (SRX) when they return to Stafford Speedway July 2.
“The opportunity to race with the SRX series is what puts this event over the top,” said Hirschman. “The inclusion of the short track ringer is what draws me as a viewer to the SRX series. It will be a great opportunity for whoever wins (the Sizzler) to represent the modified division on a national stage.”
Hirschman is off to a hot start with seven wins already this season. He kicked off the season in February, winning four of the six events at New Smyrna Speedway’s (FL) Speedweeks, and carried that momentum into March by winning three of the first four Southern Modified Auto Racing Tour (SMART) events.
“My expectations will be no different than any event we enter and that is to be in contention to win. It will be a stacked field no doubt but we are up for the challenge,” said Hirschman. “I don’t have near the recent experience at Stafford as some but I feel we proved that in the 2020 Tri-Track event which also drew 50 plus cars that we can run up front at Stafford.”