After nearly 60 years, Volusia Speedway Park has established itself as one of the top dirt racing venues in the country and a premier learning ground for launching drivers and teams into the national spotlight. The track has enjoyed a storied history of attracting a large group of local racers, many of whom have taken … Read more
To reach the top, you’ll have some hell to face. Sam Driggers, who has been DIRTcar director for 22 years, is no different. As a veteran of the industry, he is an instrumental figure in the rise of dirt racing’s current stars while keeping longstanding relationships with the owners, promoters, and legends of dirt track racing. His earliest memories included attending dirt … Read more
After opening the 2026 season with a fitting tribute to Volusia Speedway Park’s creator, the track is geared for a second dose of “Fab Five” racing in the springtime. The 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, 3/4 Modifieds, and Factory Stocks return to the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” for the Short Track Showdown on Saturday night, April 11, as … Read more
No matter the outcome, Patrick and Tanner Thomas just want to leave the race track with the trophy. While Patrick has built a legacy of success in pavement and dirt racing throughout Central Florida, his son is seeking similar honors as a Factory Stock driver at Volusia Speedway Park. Patrick is a third-generation driver who … Read more
Without Benny Corbin, dirt track racing in the South would not be the same. When March 21 arrives, Volusia Speedway Park will honor the life of its founding father with the revitalization of the Benny Corbin Memorial in opening the 58th year of the track’s local championship racing. Among the local attendees will be family, friends, and … Read more
Before Sunday’s World of Outlaws Bike Week Jamboree, Dustin Turnage Sr had not competed at Volusia Speedway Park since 2021. It did not take him much time to find the avenue back to Victory Lane in the DIRTcar Factory Stocks debut at the event by racing wheel-to-wheel against the top drivers that will compete monthly … Read more
While most of the United States was shrouded in snow and chilly conditions, Volusia Speedway Park shone with three weeks of racing to open the 2026 racing season. The 55th edition of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals packed 13 days of action across 17 total days, with six national-touring divisions hunting for the coveted Big Gator title. Amongst the highlights included new records, career milestones, triumphant comebacks, packed crowds, … Read more
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
Swanson puts on a clinic for second Volusia checkered flag while Seavey hauls in another Big Gator Jake Swanson had no plans of waiting long for his first USAC National Sprint Car win of 2026. Last year, the Anaheim, CA native brought his own team out on the road for the first time as the … Read more
Two of the best in the sport swap the lead on the final lap as Seavey comes out on top Sprint Cars at Volusia Speedway Park continue to deliver. The American Sprint Car Series got the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals party started with a trio of fantastic Features on the final weekend of January. … Read more