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Sam Driggers Reflects on Summer Nationals Memories, Guidance of Mentors, Upcoming Hall of Fame Induction 

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Sam Driggers

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

FAB FIVE STORYLINES: Short Track Showdown Heats Championship Battles in ‘Fab Five’ Divisions

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Volusia Speedway Park backstretch

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

Father-Son Duo Patrick, Tanner Thomas Embrace Winning Ways Across Sunshine State

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Thomas family smiles for Victory Lane

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

BENNY’S HOUSE: Kent Corbin, Todd Morgan Honor Legacy, Leadership, Contributions of Volusia Creator at Season Opener 

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Benny Corbin

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

WELCOME BACK, DUSTIN: Turnage Scores Bike Week Jamboree Victory in Factory Stocks Debut

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Dustin Turnage celebrating

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

BEST OF DCN 55: New Records, Milestones, Triumphs Highlight Key DIRTcar Nationals Moments 

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Volusia crowd watching racing

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

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

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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

Jake Swanson Dominates Tuesday’s USAC Feature, Logan Seavey Snags Second Big Gator

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Jake Swanson and Logan Seavey celebrating

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

C-V STRIKES FIRST: Logan Seavey Bests Brady Bacon in USAC Season Opener

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Logan Seavey celebrating

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

TUESDAY GATORS: Stremme, Koehler, Neville, Wilson, Nicely, Krup Capture Golden Gators at DIRTcar Nationals

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The 2026 edition of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals has brought some of the most highlighted moments from the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds. Tuesday’s program was no exception as the night at Volusia Speedway Park provided unpredictability, with first-time Feature winners, last-lap drama, and a look at the drivers seeking to leave Saturday night hoisting the … Read more