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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

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

Drake Troutman Scores First Reutimann Memorial Triumph in Second Career Attempt

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Drake Troutman

When Drake Troutman last suited up at Volusia Speedway Park for the Emil and Dale Reutimann Memorial in 2023, he came up one position shy of the win. He wasn’t going to be denied another chance to win as he led the final 34 laps for his first win in the marquee event against familiar … Read more

SHOWDOWN FRIDAY: Troutman, Pedulla, Strickler, Oedewaldt Win Showdown Features at Reutimann Memorial

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Drake Troutman, Zane Oedewaldt, Kyle Strickler, Stephen Pedulla

The 12th edition of the Emil and Dale Reutimann Memorial opened with drivers chasing 20 available spots to set the stage for Saturday’s $10,000-to-win finale. Among the 40 DIRTcar UMP Modifieds that arrived for the weekend at Volusia Speedway Park, it was Drake Troutman, Stephen Pedulla, Kyle Strickler, and Zane Oedewaldt leaving with the Discount … Read more

Buzzie Reutimann Bringing Passion, Pride to Reutimann Memorial

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Buzzie Reutimann

Buzzie Reutimann loves to race. Even at 84 years old, he still carries the same passion to compete that has run through his family for generations.  The Zephyrhills, FL, native competed regularly at Volusia Speedway Park this year and will again pilot his No. 00B DIRTcar UMP Modified during the race weekend that means the … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Reutimann Memorial Packs Big Payday, Star Drivers, Special Activities in 2025 Conclusion 

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DIRTcar UMP Modifieds taking green flag

The biggest DIRTcar UMP Modified event of 2025 returns to Volusia Speedway Park for the 12th edition of honoring one of Florida’s most storied families.  The 12th Emil and Dale Reutimann Memorial highlights the “Sunshine State” in November with three days of on-track activity from Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 20-22.  An open practice night on Thursday from … Read more