Purse Increase, New Format for UMP Modifieds at 52nd DIRTcar Nationals

Over $148,000 in total prize money distributed over six nights of racing, up 118 percent from 2022 This February, the “Ironmen” of the DIRTcar Nationals will take on an all-new format and a purse increase for the 52nd edition of the historic Florida Speedweeks tradition. Since the turn of the century, the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds … Read more

Thursday’s DIRTcar UMP Modified program postponed to Saturday afternoon

Due to track conditions and taking the safety of drivers into consideration, the remainder of Thursday night’s DIRTcar UMP Modified program has been postponed to Saturday afternoon. Fans will still get to see the 10 Modified Features when the program takes place on Saturday. Gates will open at 10 am (ET) with DIRTcar UMP Modified … Read more

NEW MODIFIED FORMAT: UMP Modifieds Chase DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator with Remixed Tradition

A new format loaded with chances for DIRTcar UMP Modified drivers to win during the 51st DIRTcar Nationals has been prepared – for 2022 only – to determine an overall points champion and Gator Championship victor. The “All-Features Night” returns Thursday, but with a twist due to the first three nights of racing being rained out. … Read more

Wednesday’s DIRTcar Nationals Events at Volusia Canceled for Driver Safety

Despite sunshine and clear skies on Wednesday afternoon, the continued rainfall Tuesday night into the early-morning hours on Wednesday has further saturated the Volusia Speedway Park grounds, forcing track and DIRTcar officials to cancel Wednesday’s DIRTcar Nationals program with driver safety and track preservation in mind. DIRTcar Nationals will now kick off with the World … Read more

Rain across the region forces cancellation of Tuesday’s portion of DIRTcar Nationals

Rain that started over the weekend and has continued into Tuesday has led to over-saturated grounds at Volusia Speedway Park, forcing DIRTcar and track officials to cancel Tuesday’s portion of the 51st DIRTcar Nationals. Tuesday’s events will not be made up. Fortunately, clear skies and rising temperatures are forecasted for the rest of the week … Read more

Oversaturated grounds at Volusia Speedway Park force cancellation of Monday’s events

Due to persistent rain showers over the weekend creating saturated grounds and a high-water table at Volusia Speedway Park have forced World of Outlaws, DIRTcar and track officials to cancel Monday night’s activities. The decision also comes to produce the best racing conditions possible for the remainder of the event. Monday’s DIRTcar UMP Modified and … Read more

NEW STRIPES: Wallace Begins Final Season of Full-Time Racing with Retro Colors at DIRTcar Nationals

1991 NASCAR win on Volusia asphalt commemorated with special black-green wrap From competing at the highest ranks of NASCAR to racing at dirt tracks across the country all season long, Kenny Wallace amassed a fanbase larger than he could’ve imagined. And this year, while he’s not saying goodbye, he’s giving them a final full-time tour … Read more

Winning a Big Gator meant ‘more than you’ll know’ to Justin Allgaier

The NASCAR star shared his passion for racing at DIRTcar Nationals and why he cherishes his gator trophies most Justin Allgaier occasionally peered into the Volusia Speedway Park pond hoping to see its resident gators during DIRTcar Nationals last year. Each time, he found himself – the “Little Gator.” However, there was another gator the … Read more

LITTLE GATOR, BIG WIN: Allgaier Wins Gator Championship, Hoffman Runner-Up and DIRTcar Nationals UMP Modified Champ

Elite Chassis finishes 1-2, six-straight Big Gator points championships for Hoffman The Little Gator is now officially a Big Gator winner. Justin Allgaier cashed-in on his DIRTcar UMP Modified experience at Volusia Speedway Park Monday night for his second career DIRTcar Nationals victory and first in the division’s most prestigious event – the Gator Championship Feature. … Read more

GATOR DUELS: Hoffman Gets DIRTcar Nationals Win No. 20, Arpin Bags First Win at Volusia Since ’07

Both winners now with a chance to start on the pole of Monday’s Gator Championship Two of the biggest names in DIRTcar UMP Modified chassis building were shining bright on Gator Qualifier night. Nick Hoffman, representing his own Elite Chassis, stood tall in Volusia Speedway Park Victory Lane with his 20th career DIRTcar Nationals Feature … Read more