FAB FIVE STORYLINES: Benny Corbin Memorial Opens Local Championship Quests in Barberville 

Dustin Turnage Sr and Willy Cuddy racing into Turn 1

As 2026 turns toward springtime conditions in Florida, Volusia Speedway Park is prepared to open its gates for the 58th year of local racing in the area.  The “Fab Five” of the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” consists of 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds, and Factory Stocks, which will commence the opening fight on March 21 for … Read more

BENNY’S HOUSE: Kent Corbin, Todd Morgan Honor Legacy, Leadership, Contributions of Volusia Creator at Season Opener 

Benny Corbin

Without Benny Corbin, dirt track racing in the South would not be the same. When March 21 arrives, Volusia Speedway Park will honor the life of its founding father with the revitalization of the Benny Corbin Memorial in opening the 58th year of the track’s local championship racing. Among the local attendees will be family, friends, and … Read more

BEST OF DCN 55: New Records, Milestones, Triumphs Highlight Key DIRTcar Nationals Moments 

Volusia crowd watching racing

While most of the United States was shrouded in snow and chilly conditions, Volusia Speedway Park shone with three weeks of racing to open the 2026 racing season. The 55th edition of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals packed 13 days of action across 17 total days, with six national-touring divisions hunting for the coveted Big Gator title. Amongst the highlights included new records, career milestones, triumphant comebacks, packed crowds, … Read more

Hoffman Grabs Third Gator of 2026 with Friday Victory at DIRTcar Nationals

Nick Hoffman wins third straight race at Volusia

Nick Hoffman is no stranger to dominant weeks at Volusia Speedway Park. But none of them have been as meaningful as the one he’s having at the 2026 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. For the third night in a row and the second as part of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision, … Read more

Jordan Koehler Completes Personal Milestone with DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Championship in 2026 

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

Hoffman Wins On Back-to-Back Nights at Volusia, Scores First World of Outlaws Victory of 2026

Nick Hoffman wins at Volusia

By Spence Smithback Nick Hoffman still has a long way to go to match his DIRTcar UMP Modified success at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in a Late Model, but he’s made plenty of inroads this week. After collecting his first Gator of the week on Wednesday at Volusia Speedway Park in DIRTcar Late Model … Read more

TRAVELING WELL: Macri Bags Big Gator for PA Posse After Last Lap Duel with Gravel

Anthony Macri wins Big Gator title

By Alex Nieten Macri and Gravel swap the top spot multiple times on the final circuit before Macri prevails at Volusia The Pennsylvania Posse travels well these days thanks in large part to Anthony Macri. The “Concrete King’s” latest conquering? The state of Florida with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. … Read more

KOEHLER’S BIG CATCH: Jordan Koehler Earns First Career DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Titles in UMP Modifieds at Volusia

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

GOT A GATOR: Kofoid Makes Statement by Fending Off Gravel First Volusia Victory

Buddy Kofoid races David Gravel

The Roth Motorsports pilot bests the defending champion in another Florida thriller One of the biggest questions entering the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season was could Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and the Roth Motorsports team survive Volusia Speedway Park? That question was answered with a resounding yes on Friday night. The … Read more

END OF THE ROCKY ROAD: Spencer Bayston Returns to Victory Lane in Volusia Thriller to Open 2026 Season

Spencer Bayston wins at DIRTcar Nationals

The Lebanon, IN native erases uncertainty with charge from 10th to the win to open the year Spencer Bayston admits the last couple years haven’t been easy for him. Struggling for results. Parting ways with multiple teams. An unstable future in the sport. But the uncertainty caused by that timeframe feels long gone after Wednesday … Read more