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Dillon Brown, Richie Stephens, Austin Yarbrough, Brock Pinkerous Win Pro Late Model Qualifying Features in Sunshine Nationals Opener

January 20, 2024 by Jordan DeLucia

The DIRTcar Pro / Crate Racin’ USA (CRUSA) 604 Late Model division packed the Volusia Speedway Park pits with nearly 70 Chevrolet Performance Crate engine-powered machines Friday night and put on four entertaining Qualifying Features as part of the fifth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals. In the end, Dillon Brown, Richie Stephens, Austin Yarbrough and Brock … Read more

Nevin Gainey, Chaz Haskins Earn DIRTcar 602 Late Model Qualifying Feature Wins at Sunshine Nationals

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 by Mike Warren

Chaz Haskins and Nevin Gainey gained valuable momentum during Friday’s portion of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, earning wins in the two 602 Late Model Qualifying Features. Each earned $1,000 for their victories and can raise another trophy on Saturday night in the $3,000-to-win finale. Here’s what happened in Friday’s Features: 602 Late … Read more

Steady Rain Cancels Thursday’s Portion of Sunshine Nationals

January 18, 2024 by Mike Warren

With steady rain in Barberville, FL, along with unsettled weather conditions expected throughout the rest of the evening, World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model, DIRTcar, and Volusia Speedway Park officials have decided in the interest of maintaining current track conditions to cancel Thursday’s portion of Sunshine Nationals. The decision comes after working closely with … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Sunshine Nationals Offers Three Divisions Full of Storylines

January 17, 2024 by Jordan DeLucia

The biggest dirt Late Model bash in the State of Florida is ready to kick off the season with the fifth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Jan. 18-20. The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series headlines the event for the fourth year-in-a-row, running three standard-format programs over the three-day … Read more

Demetrios Drellos Eyes More Volusia Success in Late Model, Redemption in Big Block Modified

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024 by Mike Warren

Demetrios Drellos has made a habit of visiting Volusia Speedway Park in the winter. And for the second straight season, he’ll venture South on two separate occasions. The Queensbury, NY driver kicks off his 2024 season in a DIRTcar Pro Late Model at Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 17-20, before turning his attention to the Super DIRTcar … Read more

Heavy Rainfall Shifts Volusia’s Reutimann Memorial to One-Day Program on Saturday, Nov. 18

November 17, 2023 by Jordan DeLucia

Due to substantial rainfall throughout the week continuing into Friday morning, officials have postponed the Friday portion of the 10th annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial to Saturday, Nov. 18, creating a single-day lineup of events leading up to the 50-lap, $10,000-to-win DIRTcar UMP Modified finale. Pit gates are set to open on Saturday at … Read more

VICTORY TOUR: 2023 Track Champion Dalton Lanich Eyes First Reutimann Memorial Win

November 16, 2023 by Matt Skipper

Lanich is ready to defend his home turf this weekend as track champion (Chris Anderson Photo) BARBERVILLE, FL – Dalton Lanich enters the 10th Anniversary Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial, riding the biggest wave of confidence and momentum in his career. The Bunnell, FL driver was crowned 2023 DIRTcar UMP Modified track champion at Volusia … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: 10th Reutimann Memorial to Host Past Winners, Late Model Talent in Marquee UMP Modified Event at Volusia

November 15, 2023November 14, 2023 by Jordan DeLucia

Hoffman returns, Dotson back in Longhorn house car, Winger and Zeigler represent Super Late Model invaders Every November, the Reutimann family and its historic motorsports legacy are honored in one of the most prestigious DIRTcar UMP Modified events of the year. The 10th edition of the Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial writes another chapter this … Read more

Constant Heavy Rain Cancels Reutimann Memorial Practice Day

November 14, 2023 by Matt Skipper

After consistent heavy rain showers and thunderstorms in the Central Florida area, officials have canceled Thursday’s Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial practice session at Volusia Speedway Park. Friday and Saturday’s programs are on as scheduled. Friday’s program features the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds racing for a spot in Saturday’s finale, and also features the 602 Late … Read more

10th Anniversary Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial Set To Bring Best DIRTcar UMP Modified Drivers To Barberville

August 1, 2023 by Matt Skipper

Back for a special 10th anniversary, the Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial is set to be the biggest DIRTcar UMP Modified marquee event this fall at Volusia Speedway Park, Nov. 17-18. The world’s best DIRTcar UMP Modified drivers will battle it out for 50 laps, with a $10,000 winner’s check, and to etch their name … Read more