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

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Summer Sizzler Kicks Off Second Half Of 2023 Volusia Speedway Park Season

After four action-packed races in the 2023 Volusia Speedway Park season, the track is back in action with the annual Summer Sizzler.  A night featuring the Top Gun Sprint Car Series, 604 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, and the Thunder Stocks, the season is sure to ramp up when these cars hit “The World’s Fastest … 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

THIRD TIME’S A CHARM: Carter, Olmstead, Wagner, Hill, and Frater Pick Up Wins at Volusia Season Opener

After a night filled with money-hungry racing and Mother Nature joining the fun, the 2023 Volusia Speedway Park season opener was full of excitement.   After five Features, Dustin Carter, Chris Olmstead, Jimmy Wagner, Tommy Hill, and Chuck Frater went to Volusia Speedway Park Victory Lane for the first time in the 2023 season.   … 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

SMOOTH SAILING: Derike Bennett Wins 604 Late Model Feature At The Battle in Barberville

Derike Bennett Wins 604 Late Model Feature at The Battle in Barberville

BARBERVILLE, FL – School was in session for the 604 Late Models at the inaugural Battle in Barberville, Saturday night. The teacher was Derike Bennett, who led every lap of the 30-lap Feature to capture the $3,000 purse.  “Once the race began, I needed to get to the lead and set my own pace,” Bennett … Read more

LONG TIME COMING: Saturday Night’s Reutimann Memorial Produces Two First Time Winners at Volusia Speedway Park in 2022

The ninth annual Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial was one for the record books. From track records to first-time winners, the World’s Fastest Half Mile produced a special weekend. Jason Garver earned his first win in a 604 Late Model at Volusia Speedway Park, Chris Olmstead won his first race in the 3/4 Modified division, … Read more

WE ARE THE CHAMPS: 2022 Season Points Are Final, Official Champions Are Announced

After last weekend’s cancellation due to Hurricane Ian, the 2022 Volusia Speedway Park points schedule has been made final. There will not be a makeup points race to close out the season. Congratulations to our 2022 division champions, who put all the hard work and effort throughout the season into the outstanding achievement they earned … Read more

SUNDAY NIGHT SPECIAL: Night Two of the Labor Day Classic Adds to the Excitement And Solidifies the Championship Favorites

If you thought night one of the Labor Day Classic was the weekend’s peak, you would be sorely mistaken. With the 604 and 602 Late Models back for another night, and Thunder Stocks and Street Stocks joining the party, it was sure to be a good time for all who came on Sunday night. Once … Read more

A HARD DAY’S NIGHT: Night One Of The Labor Day Classic Provides Thrills And Hard Working Wins

Everything that led up to the racing that went down at Volusia Speedway Park was determined all by Mother Nature. All throughout the week, there was rain and potential cancellations of the Labor Day Classic. However, the rain stayed away, and track crews worked to make the track good to go for racing. The result? … Read more