Ryan Timms made history at the inaugural Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout and returns this year for a piece of the event’s historic purse. At 16 years old, the Oklahoma-born driver won the first Southern Sprint Car Shootout race in his first start at Volusia Speedway Park in 2023. This year, knowing his winning potential … Read more
After a week’s worth of heavy rain at Volusia Speedway Park, Wednesday (Jan. 17) night practice for Sunshine Nationals has been canceled with the best interest of the driver and fan experience in mind. This will allow for the best on-track action the rest of the week with racing starting on Thursday, Jan. 18 at … Read more
With the growth of 360 Sprint Car racing in Florida, drivers are looking at the Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout as a potential crown jewel event to bring the division to the next level. The second running of the event brings back the United Sprint Car Series (USCS), but now for three days (Jan. 25-27). … Read more
Jack Lehner is looking for one thing when the Super DIRTcar Series returns to Volusia Speedway Park in February—redemption. The Saratoga Springs, NY driver led 2023’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals finale until the final lap when Mat Williamson snuck by him in traffic, dropping him to second. It’s a heartbreak that lingers with Lehner. … Read more
Dollar signs haunt Ryan Harrison’s mind. He has money into a new house, money into a new race car and money into motor work; on top of thousands needed for he and his family’s travels from England to America for a few weeks of Sprint Car racing. “Financially it’s ridiculous,” said Harrison, of North Hampshire, … Read more
When the best teams in the country venture to the 53rd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, they’ll benefit from the event’s more than $970,000 overall purse, which now includes a Big Gator Championship points fund. The massive two-week spectacle at Volusia Speedway Park will again feature the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars … Read more
Demetrios Drellos has made a habit of visiting Volusia Speedway Park in the winter. And for the second straight season, he’ll venture South on two separate occasions. The Queensbury, NY driver kicks off his 2024 season in a DIRTcar Pro Late Model at Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 17-20, before turning his attention to the Super DIRTcar … Read more
By Alex Nieten | Photo by Chris Owens The grind of a full-time NASCAR Cup Series driver doesn’t often allow for much extracurricular racing. But that’s not stopping Ricky Stenhouse Jr. from extending his Sprint Car calendar in 2024. The pilot of the JTG Daugherty Racing #47 at NASCAR’s top level has hopes of more … Read more
Drivers from around the country will venture to Volusia Speedway Park for the United Sprint Car Series Opener, Jan. 25-27 Among the list of marquee events hosted at Volusia Speedway Park this winter, one is the fastest growing 360 Sprint Car race in the country – the Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout. The event will … Read more
Winter Event Favorites Return, Crown Vic’s Join The Fray, And More Weekly Racing Points Events Volusia Speedway Park is shaping up for a 2024 season unlike any other, with new divisions, events, and continuing traditions the Barberville, FL track has held for 55 years. The World’s Fastest Half Mile will host 21 events at the … Read more
