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BEST OF DCN 55: New Records, Milestones, Triumphs Highlight Key DIRTcar Nationals Moments 

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Volusia crowd watching racing

While most of the United States was shrouded in snow and chilly conditions, Volusia Speedway Park shone with three weeks of racing to open the 2026 racing season. The 55th edition of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals packed 13 days of action across 17 total days, with six national-touring divisions hunting for the coveted Big Gator title. Amongst the highlights included new records, career milestones, triumphant comebacks, packed crowds, … Read more

Jordan Koehler Completes Personal Milestone with DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Championship in 2026 

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Jordan Koehler

When Jordan Koehler made his fourth visit to Volusia Speedway Park for Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, his primary goal was simple: win a little Gator trophy.  To do so, the 24-year-old had to compete against 100 of the best DIRTcar UMP Modifieds in the country around the “World’s Fastest Half Mile.” So, how did he fare?  Koehler not only accomplished his goal, he exceeded it with three little … Read more

KOEHLER’S BIG CATCH: Jordan Koehler Earns First Career DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Titles in UMP Modifieds at Volusia

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Jordan Koehler celebrates

Entering the 55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Jordan Koehler’s goal was to leave Volusia Speedway Park with a first career trip to the track’s Victory Lane. Leaving Saturday night’s Gator Championship Feature, the Mt. Airy, NC, racer completed the task with the $5,000 winner’s check, the Big Gator points title, and a week that … Read more

FRIDAY GATORS: 18 Drivers Clinch Gator Championship Spot Through Friday Features at DIRTcar Nationals

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Of the 100 DIRTcar UMP Modifieds that set a lap time at Volusia Speedway Park during the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, 18 drivers have locked up a chance to fight for the title. Friday night at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” saw the final set of six Features run for the division, with the … Read more

WEDNESDAY GATORS: Koehler Motorsports Sweep, Former DIRTcar Champions Headline Halfway Point of DIRTcar Nationals

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The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds are inching closer towards determining the newest Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator champion. Wednesday night at Volusia Speedway Park brought six Features for the division to contest, with each winner making their bid for the overall championship by adding to the collection.  Here is how each Feature played out: … Read more

TUESDAY GATORS: Stremme, Koehler, Neville, Wilson, Nicely, Krup Capture Golden Gators at DIRTcar Nationals

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The 2026 edition of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals has brought some of the most highlighted moments from the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds. Tuesday’s program was no exception as the night at Volusia Speedway Park provided unpredictability, with first-time Feature winners, last-lap drama, and a look at the drivers seeking to leave Saturday night hoisting the … Read more

Thornton Bags $2,500 in DIRTcar Nationals UMP Modified Makeup Feature

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Through three nights of the 55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Ricky Thornton Jr has proven his hunger for a second career Big Gator title. The Chandler, AZ driver scored his second Golden Gator trophy behind the wheel of the Koehler Motorsports No. 20RT DIRTcar UMP Modified on a night when he recovered from an … Read more

MONDAY WINNERS: Mefford, McKinney, Wallace, Jacoby, Thomas, Chamberlain Open DIRTcar Nationals Week 2 with UMP Modified Victories

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The second week of the 55th annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals opened with a packed Monday slate of seven Features for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds While Ricky Thornton Jr captured the Saturday makeup Feature for his second Golden Gator trophy of the year, the opening quest towards the 2026 Big Gator Championship saw the field … Read more

Mefford Parks UMP Modified in DIRTcar Nationals Victory Lane at Volusia

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Charlie Mefford

Over the last three years, Charlie Mefford has pieced together his ideal driving style around Volusia Speedway Park. The Belton, KY native earned his fifth Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals win on Friday by wheeling his No. 13 Elite Chassis UMP Modified around the middle lane of the slick half-mile track in preparation for hunting … Read more

Thornton Strikes First in Opening DIRTcar Nationals Feature with UMP Modifieds

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Ricky Thornton Jr

Ricky Thornton Jr is hunting for a spot in elite company at Volusia Speedway Park. After winning the 2025 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator championship in his Super Late Model, the Chandler, AZ native began his event activity with the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds in 2026 by taking a visit to Victory Lane Thursday … Read more