BIG GATOR BOBBY: Pierce Wins First DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Title In 2024

Bobby Pierce

“The Smooth Operator” beats Devin Moran by 26 points in his first triumph By Matt Skipper Consistent results paid off for reigning World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models champion Bobby Pierce. The Oakwood, IL driver clinched his first career Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator championship after Saturday’s finale was canceled due … Read more

DOUBLING UP: Mat Williamson Wins Second Consecutive DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Trophy

Mat Williamson

For the second straight season, Mat Williamson is taking a Big Gator trophy back to Canada. With a win and three top five finishes, the St. Catharines, ON driver edged Matt Sheppard by six points to win the 2024 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals title at Volusia Speedway Park. He also picks up $2,000 for … Read more

Persistent Rain Cancels DIRTcar Nationals’ Saturday Finale; Big Gator Champions Crowned

Due to on-and-off rain this morning, and a weather model received from Precision Weather Service meteorologist Wayne Mahar – who officials worked with on a daily basis – showing worsening conditions throughout the day and into the night, officials have canceled DIRTcar Nationals’ Saturday finale at Volusia Speedway Park. With that, Bobby Pierce (World of … Read more

LUCKY GATOR: Matt Sheppard Scores Chaotic DIRTcar Nationals Win at Volusia

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Matt Sheppard found himself in the right place at the right time Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park. The 10-time Super DIRTcar Series champion inherited first place after Larry Wight’s misfortune, leading the final seven laps to score his second Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals win. “Lady luck was definitely on my side tonight,” Sheppard … Read more

THE THRILL IN BARBERVILLE: Nick Hoffman Makes Last Lap Pass For World of Outlaws Win at DIRTcar Nationals 

Nick Hoffman

Hoffman picks up his first Late Model gator with a last lap pass on Chris Madden Nick Hoffman spent most of his career as Volusia Speedway Park’s most successful DIRTcar UMP Modified driver, winning seven consecutive Big Gator titles from 2016 to 2021. On Thursday night, he took the next step in trying to do the … Read more

ULTIMATE OPPORTUNIST: Mat Williamson Wins Thrilling DIRTcar Nationals Feature at Volusia

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Mat Williamson knows the winning formula at Volusia Speedway Park. And he executed it for the third time at DIRTcar Nationals Thursday night. On a restart with five laps to go, the St. Catharines, ON driver roared from fourth to first, passing Anthony Perrego with three laps remaining to score his first Super DIRTcar Series … Read more

FORTUNE 500: Matt Sheppard Wins Opening Night of DIRTcar Nationals, Scores 500th Career Feature Victory

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Matt Sheppard opened Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals with the Super DIRTcar Series by making history. After a whirlwind 30 laps of taking the lead, falling to seventh and then roaring back to the lead in 19 laps, the Waterloo, NY driver scored his 95th Series win and 500th career victory. “It’s so huge,” Sheppard … Read more

Logan Seavey Scores First DIRTcar Nationals Win

Logan Seavey

Seavey brings Abacus Racing its first win in third AMSOIL USAC National Sprint Car Series start Logan Seavey shattered stats and records for he and Abacus Racing at Volusia Speedway Park Tuesday night. The California driver entered Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals with the United Auto Club Series (USAC) Sprint Cars, having never finished better … Read more

Heavy Evening Rain Concludes Monday Night’s Program; USAC Features Moves To Tuesday, Late Model Feature to Wednesday

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After receiving heavy continuous rain with thunderstorms in the area and more on the way at Volusia Speedway Park, officials have concluded Monday’s DIRTcar Nationals program with the safety of drivers and fans in mind. By completing the Last Chance Showdowns for the USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars and DIRTcar Late Models, Monday’s program is deemed … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Late Models Continue Sunshine State Battle at DIRTcar Nationals 

World of Outlaws Late Models

The annual hunt for a Big Gator title ramps up at Volusia Speedway Park with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models returning for the 53rd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 15-17.  The Series makes its second and final stop of the season at “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” with more money … Read more