SURFING HORNS: Ethan Wilson Snags $10,000 in 604 Late Model Finale at Sunshine Nationals 

The late decision to race the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals in the days leading up to the event is a choice that Ethan Wilson is happy to look back on. The Fayetteville, NC driver had to fight with Florida and Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Model talents through the field for his first career win at … Read more

EARLY RISERS: Seawright, Herlong, Drellos, Whitener Claim 604 Late Model Feature Wins at Sunshine Nationals

Kicking off the sixth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park included four Features contested to decide the top-20 starting positions in Saturday night’s finale. Starting the weekend at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” with Feature wins bagged by Sam Seawright, Matt Herlong, Demetrios Drellos, and Mark Whitener. Feature 1 – Sam Seawright Friday … Read more

Winter Storm Enzo Cancels Thursday Program; Focus Shifts to Weekend Events For Sunshine Nationals 

Volusia Rainout

With Winter Storm Enzo producing hazardous driving conditions and road closures, and heavy rain and cold temperatures impacting the Barberville, FL area, World of Outlaws Late Model, DIRTcar, and Volusia Speedway Park officials have canceled Thursday’s DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals program.  The decision was made after consultation with Precision Weather Service to allow race teams and … Read more

Heavy Rain Cancels Wednesday Practice at DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals

Volusia Rainout

Due to inclement weather moving through central Florida Tuesday night into Wednesday, World of Outlaws Late Models, DIRTcar, and Volusia Speedway Park officials have agreed to cancel Wednesday’s practice day at DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals.   The decision was made after consultation with Precision Weather Service in an effort to ensure the racing surface and pit area … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Local 602 Late Models, Pro 604 Late Models Set For Competition at Sunshine Nationals

Volusia Speedway Park welcomes Late Models across three divisions to Barberville, FL for a true Late Model Palooza during the sixth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals. Local division 602 Late Models and Crate Racin’ USA (CRUSA) 604 Late Models take the track for four nights, Jan. 22-25 – headlined by the World of Outlaws Late Models … Read more

Labor Day Classic Race Recap


Volusia Speedway Park welcomed 100 cars across five series at the Labor Day Classic. With the end of the season nearing and points battles tightening, drivers left nothing on the table in each race. Racing under the lights were the 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifies, 3/4 Modifieds, and Thunder Stocks. 604 … Read more

Back to School Night: Geary, Vansickle, Stewart, and Thomas Finish in Victory Lane

Volusia Speedway Park was back in action for Back to School Night with four action-packed Features to kick off the second half of the season. The Saturday night spectacle featured more than 71 cars among four divisions – 604 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifeds, 602 Late Models and Thunder Stocks. Seth Geary (UMP Modified), Kale … Read more

SALUTE TO SPEED: Platt, Hogan, Neiheiser, Gainey, and Jones Claim Veterans Day Classic Feature Wins

The Veterans Day Classic honored those who served with five of Volusia Speedway Park’s best divisions   As the Florida pink and orange sunset shrouded Volusia Speedway Park into the night, the Veterans Day Classic was the excitement local fans had been waiting two months for. Alongside the racing program, Volusia Speedway Park hosted a … Read more

MEET THE CHAMPS: 2023 Season Produces Five First-Time Champions in Six Divisions at Volusia

An action-packed 55th season of racing at Volusia Speedway Park concluded with five first-time champions and one repeat winner in their division.  Earning the coveted track title for the first time in their division includes Dustin Carter (604 Late Models), Austin Leamon (602 Late Models), Dalton Lanich (DIRTcar UMP Modifieds), Jesse Powers (3/4 Modifieds), and … Read more

FULL THROTTLE FUN: Stewart, Peacock, Platt and Adams Score Labor Day Classic Finale Features

As the cool, sunny weather rolled into the Volusia Speedway Park area on Sunday night, four divisions of adrenaline-fueled racing commenced for the finale to the Labor Day Classic. After four Feature races, Garret Stewart, Alan Peacock, Kole Platt, and Ron Adams claimed victory at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile”.   604 Late Models Sunday’s … Read more