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Thornton Jr. Takes Big Gator Lead with Tuesday DIRTcar Nationals Victory

February 12, 2025February 12, 2025 by Spence Smithback

Ricky Thornton Jr. celebrating in Victory Lane

What a difference three weeks makes. Ricky Thornton Jr. got his 2025 season rolling with a DNQ and a 19th-place run at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, and looked lost in the woods after winning 26 Late Model races a year ago. But when the calendar turned to February and the Koehler Motorsports … Read more

Hoffman Grabs 25th Gator to Open Late Model Week at DIRTcar Nationals

February 11, 2025 by Spence Smithback

Many drivers who make the trek south to Barberville, FL each February dream of hoisting just one Gator Trophy. And then there’s Nick Hoffman, who snagged the reptilian award for the 25th time in his career in Monday’s DIRTcar Late Model Feature at Volusia Speedway Park. “It’s awesome, especially to start the week this way,” … Read more

Thornton Jr. Takes Big Gator Lead with Tuesday DIRTcar Nationals Victory

Hoffman Grabs 25th Gator to Open Late Model Week at DIRTcar Nationals

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