Hoffman Grabs Third Gator of 2026 with Friday Victory at DIRTcar Nationals

Nick Hoffman wins third straight race at Volusia

Nick Hoffman is no stranger to dominant weeks at Volusia Speedway Park. But none of them have been as meaningful as the one he’s having at the 2026 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. For the third night in a row and the second as part of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision, … Read more

Hoffman Wins On Back-to-Back Nights at Volusia, Scores First World of Outlaws Victory of 2026

Nick Hoffman wins at Volusia

By Spence Smithback Nick Hoffman still has a long way to go to match his DIRTcar UMP Modified success at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in a Late Model, but he’s made plenty of inroads this week. After collecting his first Gator of the week on Wednesday at Volusia Speedway Park in DIRTcar Late Model … Read more

Leach, Hoffman, Erb Secure Wednesday Gators at DIRTcar Nationals

Victory Lane photos

A trio of Gator trophies were on offer to DIRTcar Late Model competitors in the Wednesday portion of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in three split-field, 20-lap main events. Michael Leach, Nick Hoffman and Tyler Erb each made their way to Victory Lane at Volusia Speedway Park, bringing themselves one step closer to a Big … Read more

Sunshine, Gators, Horsepower Combine For Exciting Start to 2026 at Volusia

Volusia Speedway Park

The first three months of 2026 at Volusia Speedway Park are packed with a “Late Model Palooza,” over $1 million in available winnings, and a jamboree of horsepower. “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” will again open with three of the biggest dirt racing events in Florida with the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals (Jan. 21-24), Federated Auto … 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: World of Outlaws Late Models Return to Volusia to Close Out DIRTcar Nationals

World of Outlaws Late Models

By Spence Smithback With two weeks of Sprint Car and DIRTcar UMP Modified action in the books, The Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet will thunder back into Volusia Speedway Park to put a bow on the 54th annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. The week will open with three nights of DIRTcar Late … Read more

1 MONTH ALERT: Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Returns Bigger Than Ever

Big Gator Trophy

The 12 days of Christmas may be over, but 15 days of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals are still to come. Attracting hundreds of the best dirt racing drivers in the country, displaying a fair-like atmosphere in the midway and presenting nightly edge-of-your-seat racing, the massive Volusia Speedway Park event is bigger than ever in … Read more

1 MONTH ALERT: Sun Rises on New World of Outlaws Late Model Season at Volusia in January

DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series will lead a “Late Model Palooza” at Volusia Speedway Park during DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals to flip the ignition switch on the 2025 season. The three-day event opens the 57-race season for the Series with a $187,000 total purse and a finale that pays $20,000 to win. Several of … Read more

Nick Hoffman Savoring Offseason Activities with Family, Volusia Prep With Kenny Wallace

Kenny Wallace, Nick Hoffman and crew in Victory Lane at Volusia

“The Thrill from Mooresville” keeps his winter schedule busy with Late Models, UMP Modifieds, and Midgets Nick Hoffman is enjoying the 2024 offseason by racing with family and close friends while preparing for a new year of racing with the World of Outlaws Late Models. The Mooresville, NC resident built a UMP Modified for his … Read more

1 MONTH ALERT: Volusia Primed For Another Reutimann Memorial Spectacle in November

Reutimann Memorial Fireworks

The best DIRTcar UMP Modified drivers in the country will return to Volusia Speedway Park to honor one of the division’s most legendary families in November. “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” will host the 11th edition of the Emil & Dale Reutimann Memorial, Thursday-Saturday, Nov. 21-23, with $10,000 and the icon tractor trophy on the … Read more