Mikey Kopka Racing with Florida Late Model Icons, Enjoying Multiple Divisions in 2025 

Mikey Kopka

Mikey Kopka grew up watching drivers he considered icons make a name for themselves at Volusia Speedway Park. Since 2024, Kopka has gotten to work closely with two greats of Florida’s dirt Late Model history, piloting a 604 Late Model for Joe Kump and serving as a teammate to former Southern All-Star Dirt Racing Series … Read more

Roling, Kopka, Hopke, Garver, Cuddy Begin 2025 Season with Spring Fling Triumphs

A new year of Volusia Speedway Park competition saw the “Fab 5” take center stage for a kickoff to the 2025 season in the Spring Fling. Among the 97 cars that signed in for the season opener, it was Bubba Roling, Mikey Kopka, Dalton Hopke, Jason Garver, and Willy Cuddy who snagged the trophies up … Read more

Friday Test & Tune Canceled, Focus Shifts to Saturday’s Spring Fling Opener 

To ensure the new clay at Volusia Speedway Park is in prime condition for racing on Saturday night, track officials have canceled Friday’s Test & Tune to allow more time to work the surface. Officials are committed to providing its loyal local competitors with the best track possible to start the 2025 season – a … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Volusia Speedway Park Opens 57th Year of Racing with New Look, Same Excitement 

Volusia Catchfence Track Sign

Fresh off a near-perfect run with 18 out of 19 race nights completed at Volusia Speedway Park in 2025, the track is set for a new beginning of the year-long points chase.  The season-opening Spring Fling features the “Fab 5” divisions that will chase a “World’s Fastest Half Mile” championship, starring the 604 Late Models, … Read more

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