Saturday’s DIRTcar Nationals Program Postponed to Monday

dirtcar nationals banner

Due to hazardous winds and frigid temperatures, Saturday’s DIRTcar Nationals program is being postponed to Monday, keeping the safety and care of drivers and fans in mind. The American Sprint Car Series will run a full new program – still paying $12,000 to the Feature winner – in addition to the already scheduled Monday program with … Read more

Who Are The Big Gator Champions and How Do You Win a Big Gator?

Big Gator Trophy

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

Tyler Courtney Goes Back-to-Back with American Sprint Car Series at Volusia

Featured Video Play Icon

America’s second Sprint Car race of 2026 gave fans one they’ll remember through the end of the year with multiple lead changes, hard charges and a hectic final 10 laps. In the end, Tyler Courtney stood above all the others for the second night in-a-row at Volusia Speedway Park after topping the field Thursday night … Read more

HELLO, SUNSHINE: Tyler Courtney Wins ASCS Opener at Volusia in Return to Racing

Featured Video Play Icon

It was never a question if Tyler Courtney would get back to Victory Lane in a Sprint Car, but a question of when. As it turns out, he didn’t have to wait long. In his first race back in the seat of the NOS Energy Drink, Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC since a hard crash … Read more

Curt Spalding Savoring First Big Gator Championship, Turning Attention to Son’s Career 

Curt Spalding

Curt Spalding left Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals with about every Gator trophy available to the DIRTcar UMP Modified division this year. But he almost wasn’t there to do it.  Living over 1,000 miles away in Watervilet, MI and unsatisfied with his overall level of performance in 2024 – having not won a race at … Read more

Davenport Closes DIRTcar Nationals in Victory Lane, Thornton Jr. Takes Big Gator

Jonathan Davenport wins at Volusia

By Spence Smithback With more than two decades of dirt Late Model experience and hundreds of wins on his resume, Jonathan Davenport rarely accomplishes a feat for the first time. But that’s exactly what he did Saturday night at Volusia Speedway Park, as “Superman” scored his first World of Outlaws Late Models victory at the “World’s … Read more

BEST OF DCN 54: Relive The Best Moments of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals

DIRTcar Nationals cars and sign

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

Thornton Jr. Takes Big Gator Lead with Tuesday DIRTcar Nationals Victory

Ricky Thornton Jr. celebrating in Victory Lane

What a difference three weeks makes. Ricky Thornton Jr. got his 2025 season rolling with a DNQ and a 19th-place run at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, and looked lost in the woods after winning 26 Late Model races a year ago. But when the calendar turned to February and the Koehler Motorsports … Read more

ONE SPOT BETTER: Kyle Cummins Conquers USAC Season Opener For First Volusia Victory

Kyle Cummins wins at Volusia

The Princeton, IN native put on a clinic in traffic and survived a pair of late restarts to top Monday’s DIRTcar Nationals race By Alex Nieten Kyle Cummins was forced to settle for second at Volusia Speedway Park a year ago, but he wasn’t about to suffer the same fate in 2025. Last year, Cummins was … Read more

Hoffman Grabs 25th Gator to Open Late Model Week at DIRTcar Nationals

Hoffman celebrating in Victory Lane

Many drivers who make the trek south to Barberville, FL each February dream of hoisting just one Gator Trophy. And then there’s Nick Hoffman, who snagged the reptilian award for the 25th time in his career in Monday’s DIRTcar Late Model Feature at Volusia Speedway Park. “It’s awesome, especially to start the week this way,” … Read more