Summer is among us, and Volusia Speedway Park is kicking it off with the return of the “Fab 5” for the Firecracker Classic, June 14. The track’s five star divisions – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, Factory Stocks, and 3/4 Modifieds – will bring a night’s worth of action to the … Read more
Garret Stewart was one of Florida’s most successful drivers in the DIRTcar UMP Modified ranks, but then shocked many when he sold his Modified halfway through the season in 2022. In place of it, he purchased a Longhorn Chassis to compete in the 604 Late Model division. The reason he made the switch to a … Read more
For the first time in 105 days, 360 Sprint Cars roared into Volusia Speedway Park with the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds, and Factory Stocks in attendance for the Top Gun Classic. Through the four Feature races ran around the “World’s Fastest Half Mile,” taking home the trophies included Tyler Clem, Seth Geary, Ethyn Hwan, … Read more
Volusia Speedway Park has the need… the need for speed with the return of 360 Sprint Cars for the Top Gun Classic on Saturday, May 17. The Top Gun Sprint Cars have traveled down the highway to “The World’s Fastest Danger Zone” for their first of two appearances at the famed 1/2-mile Florida track this … Read more
Volusia Speedway Park officials have issued a suspension and fine to 3/4 Modified competitors John Dalton Hopke and Tim Hogan for failing a tire test after competing at Volusia Speedway Park’s event on March 3, 2025. A tire sample was taken after completion of the Feature at the event and sent to an independent laboratory … Read more
Volusia Speedway Park is turning up the heat as the “Fab 5” return for the Short Track Showdown on Saturday, April 26. The 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds and Factory Stocks take center stage for the second time this season as their respective title fights begin to take shape. … Read more
DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals and World of Outlaws Bike Week Jamboree return to Volusia in 2026 From January to March in 2026, Volusia Speedway Park will again host the biggest events for the top dirt racing divisions. The season will open with the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals before leading into three weeks … Read more
Mikey Kopka grew up watching drivers he considered icons make a name for themselves at Volusia Speedway Park. Since 2024, Kopka has gotten to work closely with two greats of Florida’s dirt Late Model history, piloting a 604 Late Model for Joe Kump and serving as a teammate to former Southern All-Star Dirt Racing Series … Read more
Timmy Hogan knows every inch of Volusia Speedway Park’s property like it is ingrained on the back of his hand. His “backyard” racetrack is where he grew up visiting marquee events like the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals before racing in the year-long weekly events at the track. Since 2022, he and stepson Steven Powers … Read more
To ensure the new clay at Volusia Speedway Park is in prime condition for racing on Saturday night, track officials have canceled Friday’s Test & Tune to allow more time to work the surface. Officials are committed to providing its loyal local competitors with the best track possible to start the 2025 season – a … Read more
