CRAZY 8’S: Mat Williamson Moves Closer to Big Gator Championship With Eighth DIRTcar Nationals Win
The St. Catharines, ON driver leads Alex Payne by 20 points in Big Gator Standings
Alex Yankowski
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Kicks Off 2026 Season With DIRTcar Nationals Gator Hunt
After a three-month hibernation, the Beasts of the Northeast will awaken for their annual trip to Florida. The Super DIRTcar Series kicks off its 2026 season at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL, during Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 11-14. Drivers will battle for four straight nights, starting with three 30-lap, $5,000-to-win Features on … Read more
Who Are The Big Gator Champions and How Do You Win a Big Gator?
For the 15th straight year, drivers from across the country will venture to Volusia Speedway Park with the goal of taking home the most famous gator in Florida – the Big Gator. Six Big Gator Championship trophies will be on the line during the 55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, one for each division – the … Read more
Sunshine, Gators, Horsepower Combine For Exciting Start to 2026 at Volusia
The first three months of 2026 at Volusia Speedway Park are packed with a “Late Model Palooza,” over $1 million in available winnings, and a jamboree of horsepower. “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” will again open with three of the biggest dirt racing events in Florida with the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Jan. 21-24), Federated Auto … Read more
HISTORIC GATOR: Alex Yankowski Becomes First Pennsylvania Driver to Win DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator
The Covington Township, PA driver beat Mat Williamson by three points to win the championship
BEST OF DCN 54: Relive The Best Moments of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals
The sun has never shined brighter on Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. Literally. Even with the expansion of an additional week, all 15 days of the 54th edition of the event saw a sun lit sky and warm weather for peak racing conditions every night. From that, DIRTcar Nationals saw record crowds, record entries, new … Read more
FLORIDA BREAKTHROUGH: Erick Rudolph Breaks 11 Year DIRTcar Nationals Drought, Alex Yankowski Earns Big Gator Championship
It’s the Ransomville, NY driver’s 11th Super DIRTcar Series win
BATMAN RETURNS: Peter Britten Outduels Alex Payne For Second DIRTcar Nationals Victory
Alex Yankowski holds 10-point lead over Britten in Big Gator point standings
KID ROCKET STRIKES BACK: Alex Yankowski Holds Off Erick Rudolph For First DIRTcar Nationals Win
One night after a Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals win slipped away from Alex Yankowski, the 20-year-old didn’t have to wait long for his next opportunity. The Covington Township, PA driver held off a late charge from Erick Rudolph Thursday night to score his third career Super DIRTcar Series win and first at Volusia Speedway … Read more
ELITE ELEVEN: Matt Sheppard Scores 11th DIRTcar Nationals Win in Super DIRTcar Series Opener
It’s the Waterloo, NY driver’s third win at Volusia Speedway Park in his last four starts