CLASS IN SESSION: Birdwell, Powers, Lanich, Adams, Byers Score Back to School Night Wins

Like school, racing was back in session at Volusia Speedway Park with 83 cars making the trip to “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” Saturday night.  After five divisions of Feature racing, Donnie Birdwell, Jesse Powers, Dalton Lanich, Ron Adams, and Tonya Byers went home with a Volusia Feature win trophy in hand.    602 Late … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Back To School Night Will Add New Test For Drivers To Take

As Volusia Speedway Park kicks the season into high gear after an exciting July 29 Summer Sizzler, the next stop on the trail for the local divisions is Saturday’s Back To School Night.  The field is sure to be electric when the cars take to the dirt, featuring the 602 Late Models, 3/4 Modifieds, DIRTcar … Read more

CUTTING IT UP: Tim Swartz Reflects On His Career Path In Dirt Late Models

Tim Swartz always told himself he was going to have a Late Model one day. In 2021, he made it happen. Then, a year later, his dream went a step further after winning December’s Battle in Barberville at Volusia Speedway Park. His path to that moment started when he was six weeks old, watching his … Read more

SERIES OF FIRSTS: Van Sickle, Peterson, Lanich, Thomas, Mathis Pick Up Wins at Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill Showdown

Volusia Speedway Park welcomed 90 cars for the inaugural Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill Showdown Saturday night and several new faces to Victory Lane.   After five Features – Kale Van Sickle, Dustin Peterson, Dalton Lanich, Tanner Thomas and Chris Mathis stood atop their cars as the Showdown champions.   602 Late Models A rookie … Read more

DROPPIN DOLLARS: Kay, Bennett, Powers, Chappell, and Belkey Bag Wins at Volusia Month of Money

Like last Saturday’s Volusia Speedway Park season-opener, the night was filled with crazy moments and Mother Nature wants to have a taste of the action. But, new winners and the thunder reigned over the night skies as the Volusia Month of Money continued on.   After five Features, Scotty Kay Jr, Adam Bennett, Jesse Powers, … Read more

Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill Becomes Title Sponsor of May 20 Event at Volusia

Drifters Riverfront Bar and Grill, Astor, FL’s premier riverfront dining experience, is expanding their partnership with Volusia Speedway Park, becoming the title sponsor of the Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill Showdown on Saturday, May 20. The night will feature racing action across Volusia Speedway Park’s weekly racing divisions, including the 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Volusia Speedway Park Set For 2023 Championship Opening Night Kick Off, April 15

Seven local Volusia Speedway Park racing divisions begin their journey for the 2023 Volusia Speedway Park title, April 15.    Volusia Speedway Park is set to kick off its 2023 weekly season with the first Month of Money event on Saturday, April 15.  Seven Divisions – 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, … Read more

RECORD BREAKER: Night One of Sunshine Nationals Includes Fast-Action With A Spice of History Making

The Thursday edition of the 2023 Sunshine Nationals produced the fastest cars to ever make laps competitively at The World’s Fastest Half Mile.  With a combined 30 laps of racing from two 602 Late Model features ran tonight, Michael Courtney and Jensen Ford would come out on top as the Thursday night Sunshine Nationals winners. … Read more

FINALLY FIRST: Tim Swartz Earns His First Career 602 Late Model Win at the Inaugural Battle in Barberville

BARBERVILLE, FL – After a season full of learning curves and rookie mistakes, Tim Swartz ends his first season in the 602 Late Models with a win at the inaugural Battle in Barberville Friday night. Starting from the outside pole, Swartz, a local from Ormond Beach, FL, quickly took the lead from polesitter Justin Dean … Read more

DOMINATION: The First Night of Racing at the Reutimann Memorial Came Full of Excitement and Mic-Drop Performances

BARBERVILLE, FL – Nov. 18, 2022 – Over 364 days of anticipation have culminated with two special nights of racing in the ninth annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park. Joining the headlining DIRTcar UMP Modifieds were the 602 Late Models, Street Stocks, and Thunder Stocks.   602 Late Models … Read more