The season is halfway over, and the point battles remain close. That means the intensity is about to ramp up for the “Fab 5” competitors, starting with the Summer Sizzler in July. The event, on Saturday, July 11, brings the 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and 3/4 Modifieds back to … Read more
Due to a severe storm, bringing heavy rain and lightning, and more rain expected throughout the night at Volusia Speedway Park, track officials have postponed the remainder of Saturday’s Firecracker Showdown, keeping the safety of drivers and fans in mind. The remaining five “Fab 5” Features, including the $2,500-to-win Wild Card 25 604 Late Model … Read more
The action at “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” is about to heat up in the summer, starting with the Firecracker Showdown on Saturday, June 13. Volusia Speedway Park’s “Fab 5” divisions – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and 3/4 Modifieds – will continue their battles for a track title and … Read more
After getting hit with persistent rain, Volusia Speedway Park officials have canceled Saturday’s Wild Card 25. The $2,500-to-win DIRTcar 604 Late Model portion of the Wild Card 25 has been moved to the Firecacker Showdown on June 13, which also includes 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, Factory Stocks, and 3/4 Modifieds. Tickets are $15 … Read more
The temperature of the “Fab Five” championship battles at Volusia Speedway Park has risen with Saturday’s Short Track Showdown complete. Among the 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds, and Factory Stocks that arrived at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” was a night that included a first-time winner, championship implications, and … Read more
To reach the top, you’ll have some hell to face. Sam Driggers, who has been DIRTcar director for 22 years, is no different. As a veteran of the industry, he is an instrumental figure in the rise of dirt racing’s current stars while keeping longstanding relationships with the owners, promoters, and legends of dirt track racing. His earliest memories included attending dirt … Read more
After opening the 2026 season with a fitting tribute to Volusia Speedway Park’s creator, the track is geared for a second dose of “Fab Five” racing in the springtime. The 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds, and Factory Stocks return to the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” for the Short Track Showdown on Saturday night, April 11, as … Read more
Rising in the ranks of racing in Florida, Blake Clouser is etching his own history among the generations before him at Volusia Speedway Park. The Lake Helen, FL teenager has been around motorsports his entire life, starting by watching his grandfather and father, race around the Central Florida region before trying his hand at a … Read more
Volusia Speedway Park welcomed over 100 cars to the property for the opening of the 2026 season in the seventh edition of the Benny Corbin Memorial. The “Fab 5”, which consists of 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds, and Factory Stocks, began collecting points through five Features contested around the … Read more
No matter the outcome, Patrick and Tanner Thomas just want to leave the race track with the trophy. While Patrick has built a legacy of success in pavement and dirt racing throughout Central Florida, his son is seeking similar honors as a Factory Stock driver at Volusia Speedway Park. Patrick is a third-generation driver who … Read more