Garret Stewart was one of Florida’s most successful drivers in the DIRTcar UMP Modified ranks, but then shocked many when he sold his Modified halfway through the season in 2022. In place of it, he purchased a Longhorn Chassis to compete in the 604 Late Model division. The reason he made the switch to a … Read more
Volusia Speedway Park continued to build excitement in Saturday night’s Short Track Showdown as new twists packed the “Fab 5” Feature races. From the 102 cars that signed in between the 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds, and the Factory Stocks, it was Donnie Chappell, Dalton Hopke, Seth Geary, Trynt … Read more
Volusia Speedway Park is turning up the heat as the “Fab 5” return for the Short Track Showdown on Saturday, April 26. The 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds and Factory Stocks take center stage for the second time this season as their respective title fights begin to take shape. … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
