Heavy Showers On Friday, Saturday Cancels Volusia Opening Night Special

Volusia Rainout

Due to previous rains on Friday night and a cell of precipitation affecting Volusia Speedway Park before racing commenced on Saturday, track officials made the decision to cancel Saturday’s Opening Night Special. Through further evaluation of the track state and weather, officials determined that the continuous rains on Friday and Saturday impacted the track area, … Read more

Dismal Weather Cancels Friday Practice at Volusia, Focus Turns to Saturday’s Opening Night Special

Volusia Rainout

With weather models showing high winds and rain throughout the day on Friday, Volusia Speedway Park officials have canceled Friday’s practice. That will allow track workers to prepare the track for any wet weather with the focus now shifted to preparing for Saturday’s Opening Night Special. Saturday’s season-opener for weekly racing at “The World’s Fastest … Read more

BIG GATOR BOBBY: Pierce Wins First DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Title In 2024

Bobby Pierce

“The Smooth Operator” beats Devin Moran by 26 points in his first triumph By Matt Skipper Consistent results paid off for reigning World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models champion Bobby Pierce. The Oakwood, IL driver clinched his first career Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator championship after Saturday’s finale was canceled due … Read more

Strickler Reflects on Magical 43-point Comeback to Win 2024 DIRTcar UMP Modified Speedweeks Title at Volusia

The Modified and Late Model veteran clinches his first DIRTcar points championship with two wins in Florida Coming into the 13th and final race of UMP Modified Florida Speedweeks, Kyle Strickler sat 43 points behind the leader with only one 30-lap Feature left in front of him. He was set to take the green flag … Read more

Persistent Rain Cancels DIRTcar Nationals’ Saturday Finale; Big Gator Champions Crowned

Due to on-and-off rain this morning, and a weather model received from Precision Weather Service meteorologist Wayne Mahar – who officials worked with on a daily basis – showing worsening conditions throughout the day and into the night, officials have canceled DIRTcar Nationals’ Saturday finale at Volusia Speedway Park. With that, Bobby Pierce (World of … Read more

THE THRILL IN BARBERVILLE: Nick Hoffman Makes Last Lap Pass For World of Outlaws Win at DIRTcar Nationals 

Nick Hoffman

Hoffman picks up his first Late Model gator with a last lap pass on Chris Madden Nick Hoffman spent most of his career as Volusia Speedway Park’s most successful DIRTcar UMP Modified driver, winning seven consecutive Big Gator titles from 2016 to 2021. On Thursday night, he took the next step in trying to do the … Read more

Pierce, Marlar, Sheppard Conquer DIRTcar Nationals Triple Features

Gator Trophy

Nearly 50 of the best dirt Late Model drivers in the country gathered at Volusia Speedway Park for a tripleheader of DIRTcar Late Model action at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Wednesday night. The stout field was split into three 20-lap, $5,000-to-win, Features with World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model champions Bobby Pierce, … Read more

GATOR GREED: Logan Seavey Bests Bacon for Sweep of USAC Features, Big Gator Title

Logan Seavey celebrates with a cage stand atop the Abacus Racing #57

Seavey out-duels Bacon to become first to win two USAC Features in one day since 2001 (Dave Shank Photo) Logan Seavey put together an unforgettable 2023. A Chili Bowl Nationals Golden Driller. Four Crown Nationals sweep. United States Auto Club (USAC) Championships in both the Silver Crown and National Midget divisions. And he may be … Read more

Logan Seavey Scores First DIRTcar Nationals Win

Logan Seavey

Seavey brings Abacus Racing its first win in third AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series start Logan Seavey shattered stats and records for he and Abacus Racing at Volusia Speedway Park Tuesday night. The California driver entered Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals with the United Auto Club Series (USAC) Sprint Cars, having never finished better … Read more

Heavy Evening Rain Concludes Monday Night’s Program; USAC Features Moves To Tuesday, Late Model Feature to Wednesday

Rain

After receiving heavy continuous rain with thunderstorms in the area and more on the way at Volusia Speedway Park, officials have concluded Monday’s DIRTcar Nationals program with the safety of drivers and fans in mind. By completing the Last Chance Showdowns for the USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars and DIRTcar Late Models, Monday’s program is deemed … Read more