Jensen Ford and David Showers Jr. Win 602 Late Model Features In Night Two of Sunshine Nationals

If you thought night two of the Fourth Annual Sunshine Nationals couldn’t be any crazier, you are in for a treat. Jensen Ford and David Showers Jr. won Friday’s Features in the 602 Late Models, and lock themselves into Saturday night’s Championship Feature. Qualifying Feature #1 – Jensen Ford Keeping the status quo from last … Read more

RECORD BREAKER: Night One of Sunshine Nationals Includes Fast-Action With A Spice of History Making

The Thursday edition of the 2023 Sunshine Nationals produced the fastest cars to ever make laps competitively at The World’s Fastest Half Mile.  With a combined 30 laps of racing from two 602 Late Model features ran tonight, Michael Courtney and Jensen Ford would come out on top as the Thursday night Sunshine Nationals winners. … Read more

2023 SCHEDULE: Volusia Speedway Park Strengthens National Appeal, Builds Upon Traditional Favorites

The 2023 schedule is highlighted by new dates for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Top Gun Sprint Cars, addition of the Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout and the return of Gladiators    BARBERVILLE, FL – As the days begin to count down to the new season, Volusia Speedway Park is setting up to … Read more

SMOOTH SAILING: Derike Bennett Wins 604 Late Model Feature At The Battle in Barberville

Derike Bennett Wins 604 Late Model Feature at The Battle in Barberville

BARBERVILLE, FL – School was in session for the 604 Late Models at the inaugural Battle in Barberville, Saturday night. The teacher was Derike Bennett, who led every lap of the 30-lap Feature to capture the $3,000 purse.  “Once the race began, I needed to get to the lead and set my own pace,” Bennett … Read more

FINALLY FIRST: Tim Swartz Earns His First Career 602 Late Model Win at the Inaugural Battle in Barberville

BARBERVILLE, FL – After a season full of learning curves and rookie mistakes, Tim Swartz ends his first season in the 602 Late Models with a win at the inaugural Battle in Barberville Friday night. Starting from the outside pole, Swartz, a local from Ormond Beach, FL, quickly took the lead from polesitter Justin Dean … Read more

LONG TIME COMING: Saturday Night’s Reutimann Memorial Produces Two First Time Winners at Volusia Speedway Park in 2022

The ninth annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial was one for the record books. From track records to first-time winners, the World’s Fastest Half Mile produced a special weekend. Jason Garver earned his first win in a 604 Late Model at Volusia Speedway Park, Chris Olmstead won his first race in the 3/4 Modified division, … Read more

DOMINATION: The First Night of Racing at the Reutimann Memorial Came Full of Excitement and Mic-Drop Performances

BARBERVILLE, FL – Nov. 18, 2022 – Over 364 days of anticipation have culminated with two special nights of racing in the ninth annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park. Joining the headlining DIRTcar UMP Modifieds were the 602 Late Models, Street Stocks, and Thunder Stocks.   602 Late Models … Read more

Q&A: David Reutimann Reflects On Family Memories, Prepares to Race for a Third Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial Win

David Reutimann has been around racing all his life. From rising the ranks of NASCAR to building championship-winning Beak Built UMP Modified Chassis, the 52-year-old star from Zephryhills, FL, has not lost his touch in racing at all. This weekend, he will climb behind the wheel of his familiar 00D DIRTcar UMP Modified in hopes … Read more

GOOD TIMES AHEAD: Ninth Reutimann Memorial to Include Autograph Session and Photo Opportunities For Fans to Enjoy

This weekend’s Ninth Annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial is aiming to be the best one yet. With some of the biggest DIRTcar UMP Modified drivers to race around the World’s Fastest Half Mile, fan festivities have been expanded more than before, and new chances for fans to see the spectacle of this special November … Read more

The Veterans’ Day Classic Canceled Due To Tropical Storm Nicole

DELEON SPRINGS, FL – Saturday night’s inaugural Veterans’ Day Classic at Volusia Speedway Park has been canceled due to Tropical Storm Nicole’s impending landfall throughout Florida this week. Future events at The World’s Fastest Half Mile will not be affected. The track will welcome drivers and fans from around the country for the ninth annual … Read more