DIRTcar Nationals Boasts More Than $970,000 Overall Purse; Points Fund Added to Big Gator Championships

Logan Schuchart Big Gator Champion

When the best teams in the country venture to the 53rd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, they’ll benefit from the event’s more than $970,000 overall purse, which now includes a Big Gator Championship points fund. The massive two-week spectacle at Volusia Speedway Park will again feature the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars … Read more

Demetrios Drellos Eyes More Volusia Success in Late Model, Redemption in Big Block Modified

Demetrios Drellos

Demetrios Drellos has made a habit of visiting Volusia Speedway Park in the winter. And for the second straight season, he’ll venture South on two separate occasions. The Queensbury, NY driver kicks off his 2024 season in a DIRTcar Pro Late Model at Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 17-20, before turning his attention to the Super DIRTcar … Read more

Billy Pauch Jr. Takes Memories, Family Traditions to DIRTcar Nationals

Billy Pauch Jr.

Volusia Speedway Park will always be memorable to Billy Pauch Jr. For years, the Frenchtown, NJ driver grew up watching his dad Billy Pauch at The World’s Fastest Half-Mile. And now, he’ll try and create more memories with the Super DIRTcar Series at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 14-17. The season opener on Valentine’s … Read more

MORE TO COME: Volusia Speedway Park Bringing Marquee Races During Winter Months

The World’s Fastest Half-Mile will be home to seven of the biggest races this coming winter   While motorsports series across the country are winding down their seasons, racing action in the Sunshine State is heating up with Volusia Speedway Park set to host several marquee events during the winter months. On that list includes … Read more

1HUDDY: O’Neal gets first World of Outlaws win, becomes 100th Series winner; McCreadie awarded Big Gator

Hudson O'Neal

When the smoke settled, spectators were left in awe of another historic rocket sighting in Florida. They weren’t looking to the sky, though. The mesmerizing visual took place in Barberville, FL with the “rocket” landing on the front stretch of Volusia Speedway Park Saturday night. While hearts around the track took a breath to ease … Read more

SMOOTH MOVE: Bobby Pierce Wins DIRTcar Nationals Last Lap Thriller

Bobby Pierce races Brandon Overton

Brandon Overton was checking every box to have a perfect night at Volusia Speedway Park on Thursday, even holding the lead when the white flag pointed in his direction. Then came Bobby Pierce. For the first time all night, Overton saw a car pass him with less than half a mile to go until the … Read more

BEST FOR LAST: Mat Williamson captures Big Gator championship with second win

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Mat Williamson makes last lap pass to win for the second race in a row, while Jack Lehner lands second DIRTcar Nationals podium finish Mat Williamson quite literally “saved the best for last,” for a second race in a row at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. The St. Catharines, ON driver made a last … Read more

Heavy persistent rain cancels Friday’s portion of DIRTcar Nationals during Week 2

Heavy persistent rain, creating saturated grounds at Volusia Speedway Park has forced World of Outlaws, Super DIRTcar Series and track officials to cancel Friday night’s portion (Feb. 17) of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. The remaining portion of Friday’s program will not be made up as we look ahead to Saturday’s Big Gator championship night … Read more

RISK REWARD: Mat Williamson wins night two of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals

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Williamson makes backstretch last lap pass for the lead, Drellos settles for second Mat Williamson took a risk, and then received his reward. The St. Catharines, ON driver made a last lap pass on the backstretch to take home the win on the second night of Super DIRTcar Series action at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar … Read more

RIGHT START: Max McLaughlin Opens Season With DIRTcar Nationals Win

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Max McLaughlin opened the 2023 Super DIRTcar Series season at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals exactly how he wanted. In Victory Lane at Volusia Speedway Park. The Mooresville, NC driver led all 30 laps in the first Super DIRTcar Series Feature of the year after drawing the outside pole. McLaughlin, 22, is no stranger … Read more