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

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

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: USAC Non-Wing Sprint Cars Return For DIRTcar Nationals Doubleheader

Non-Wing Sprint Cars

After a week of World of Outlaws Sprint Car racing, the wings are coming off for two days of United States Auto Club (USAC) Non-Wing Sprint Car racing at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. Championship points, impressive paydays and gator trophies will be on the line both days (Monday-Tuesday, Feb. 12-13) as USAC’s Winter Dirt … Read more

GRABBIN’ GATORS: Sheldon Haudenschild Tops Wild DIRTcar Nationals Finale; David Gravel Secures Third Big Gator

Sheldon Haudenschild wins at DIRTcar Nationals

By Alex Nieten Sheldon Haudenschild can’t help but make any race he wins exciting. Whether he’s leading the whole race and slicing through traffic or he’s working his way through the field, Haudenschild never fails to send thrills through the stands. And Saturday night at Volusia Speedway Park with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy … Read more

BIG GAME GATOR HUNT: David Gravel Cruises to Volusia DIRTcar Nationals Victory on Night Two

David Gravel wins at Volusia

By Alex Nieten All through the off-season David Gravel made it clear he had one goal in mind for 2024 – a World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship. Three consecutive runner-up finishes in the points have continued to build his hunger. He’s ready to make that step. And it took him only … Read more

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

Friday DIRTcar Nationals to feature expanded program, Big Gator championships

Friday’s portion of the 52nd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals is set to give fans an expanded day of racing with Thursday’s postponed Features kicking off the Big Gator Championship night. Persistent evening rain showers forced World of Outlaws, DIRTcar Racing and Volusia Speedway Park officials to deem Thursday’s program official and complete. However, officials … Read more

DIRTcar Nationals Officials Adjust Friday and Saturday Schedules

After consulting with Precision Weather Service expert Wayne Mahar about potential weather rolling into Volusia Speedway Park on Saturday, Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals officials have decided to adjust the weekend schedule to ensure drivers and fans get the most out of Friday’s racing, whether Saturday’s World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car and … Read more

AN AWESOME TIME: Travis Pastrana’s Road to Daytona Starts With DIRTcar UMP Modifieds at DIRTcar Nationals

Travis Pastrana

Having won numerous motocross and rally championships, co-created Nitro Circus and Nitro Rallycross, performed several miraculous stunts, and raced in NASCAR, amongst a plethora of other accomplishments, there isn’t much left on Travis Pastrana’s bucket list. Except for the Daytona 500. His plan to run the historic NASCAR Cup Series event with 23XI Racing and … Read more