Matt Skipper, Author at Volusia Speedway Park

MONDAY WINNERS: Nicholas, Wietholder, Neville, Bagley, Holland, Strickler Start Big Gator Hunt with DIRTcar Nationals Feature Wins

February 4, 2025 by Matt Skipper

Monday’s DIRTcar UMP Modified racing from Volusia Speedway Park saw six drivers visit Victory Lane in the first chapter to the 2025 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator hunt. Beginning the second week with a win at “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” included Gene Nicholas, David Wietholder, Trevor Neville, Bobby Bagley, Chase Holland, and … Read more

TWICE IN THRICE: Cole Falloway Wins Back-to-Back Gators in Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Opening Week Finale

February 2, 2025 by Matt Skipper

Cole Falloway continued to grow his newfound comfort at Volusia Speedway Park with his second straight Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals win Saturday night. The Owensboro, KY driver made the most out of the 25 laps on Saturday night to build more speed and familiarity with “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” while leading a competitive … Read more

FALLOWAY’S FINEST: Cole Falloway Takes Home First Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Feature Win

February 1, 2025 by Matt Skipper

Cole Falloway drove like a seasoned veteran to score his win at Volusia Speedway Park on Friday night. However, it was only his second start there. Finishing first in every event he competed in, the Owensboro, KY driver set the Quick Time in Qualifying, led every lap of his Heat race, and then led all … Read more

FIRST CATCH: Curt Spalding Captures Opening Night UMP Modified Feature at DIRTcar Nationals

January 31, 2025January 31, 2025 by Matt Skipper

After five years of being neglected a second Gator trophy, Curt Spalding was not going be denied another on Thursday night. The Watervliet, MI driver commanded all 20 laps of the opening DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Feature while fending off former marquee winners at the Barberville, FL racetrack. Spalding and Shirleysburg, PA driver George Dixon brought … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Hunt Big Gator Glory in 54th DIRTcar Nationals

January 29, 2025January 29, 2025 by Matt Skipper

The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds celebrate 20 years of competition at Volusia Speedway Park with more races than ever before at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in 2025. The two weeks of action open with three nights for the Modifieds alongside the American Sprint Car Series on Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Those Features count towards the … Read more

Kyle Strickler Motivated to Win UMP Modified Speedweeks, Big Gator Championships in 2025

January 29, 2025 by Matt Skipper

Kyle Strickler has four titles he’ll be chasing at Volusia Speedway Park in February and his chances for one of them recently got an unexpected boost. The Mooresville, NC driver didn’t plan on running the opening portion of DIRTcar’s UMP Modified Florida Speedweeks – a 15-race trek across the “Sunshine State” – this month but … Read more

KEEP ON ROLING: Bubba Roling Wins Sunshine Nationals 602 Late Model Finale at Volusia Speedway Park

January 26, 2025 by Matt Skipper

Bubba Roling showed redemption from a gut-wrenching loss the previous year to win his first 602 Late Model finale Feature at the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals. The Clay Hill, FL native captured the Late Model Palooza win with a dominating performance that comes with his time of experience racing weekly at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile.” … Read more

SURFING HORNS: Ethan Wilson Snags $10,000 in 604 Late Model Finale at Sunshine Nationals

January 27, 2025January 25, 2025 by Matt Skipper

The late decision to race the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals in the days leading up to the event is a choice that Ethan Wilson is happy to look back on. The Fayetteville, NC driver had to fight with Florida and Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Model talents through the field for his first career win at … Read more

SUNSHINE START: McCarter, Peavy Take Home 602 Late Model Features at Sunshine Nationals

January 25, 2025 by Matt Skipper

The field of 43 drivers that signed in for 602 Late Model action from Volusia Speedway Park kicked off with the sixth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals on Friday night. Picking up the two Feature race wins for a chance at the coveted surfboard trophy on Saturday night included Pierce McCarter and Dalton Peavy. Feature 1 … Read more

EARLY RISERS: Seawright, Herlong, Drellos, Whitener Claim 604 Late Model Feature Wins at Sunshine Nationals

January 27, 2025January 24, 2025 by Matt Skipper

Kicking off the sixth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park included four Features contested to decide the top-20 starting positions in Saturday night’s finale. Starting the weekend at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” with Feature wins bagged by Sam Seawright, Matt Herlong, Demetrios Drellos, and Mark Whitener. Feature 1 – Sam Seawright Friday … Read more