KID ROCKET STRIKES BACK: Alex Yankowski Holds Off Erick Rudolph For First DIRTcar Nationals Win

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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

Thornton Jr., Davenport, Overton Claim Wednesday Wins at DIRTcar Nationals

Thornton, Davenport and Overton in Victory Lane

Three of the most successful drivers in dirt Late Model racing over the past half-decade added another Gator to their collections Wednesday night, as Ricky Thornton Jr., Jonathan Davenport and Brandon Overton won a trio of DIRTcar Late Model Features at Volusia Speedway Park. The victories established those competitors as the ones to beat in … 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

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

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Kicks Off 2025 With DIRTcar Nationals

Mat Williamson and Jimmy Phelps

The Series will battle for four nights at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 12-15

DOUBLE BIG GATORS: Curt Spalding Wins Gator Championship, Big Gator Points Title in UMP Modified Finale

Curt Spalding came to Volusia Speedway Park with goals of winning the Big Gator Championship and having fun with his team at the 54th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. He completed both tasks on Saturday night by winning his first career Gator Championship and the overall points title for 2025. “It’s just crazy,” Spalding said. … Read more

Federated Auto Parts Extends With DIRTcar Nationals, Continues World of Outlaws Partnership

Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals

Federated Auto Parts’ iconic blue and orange branding will continue to don DIRTcar Nationals as the company has signed a new multi-year agreement to be the title sponsor of the prestigious Florida event. The company will also continue its support of the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series and Sprint Car racing in … Read more

FRIDAY WINNERS: Neville, Krup, Spalding, Strickler, Stremme, Dixon Lock Into Big Gator Finale With Feature Wins

Of the 106 DIRTcar UMP Modifieds that made the trek to Volusia Speedway Park for the 54th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, 18 have clinched a spot into Saturday night’s Big Gator Championship Feature. While Friday did not produce a first-time winner with the Modifieds, it did see the return of George Dixon to Volusia … Read more

THURSDAY WINNERS: Spalding, Strickler, Falloway, Mefford, Stone, Lee Win DIRTcar Nationals Gators at Volusia

Through six Feature races that ran at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, one driver visited Victory Lane for the first time while five drivers got to add another Golden Gator to their wins list. Super DIRTcar Series competitor Justin Stone picked up his first career Gator while Curt Spalding, Kyle Strickler, Cole Falloway, Charlie … Read more