KEEP ON ROLING: Bubba Roling Wins Sunshine Nationals 602 Late Model Finale at Volusia Speedway Park

Bubba Roling celebrating

Bubba Roling showed redemption from a gut-wrenching loss the previous year to win his first 602 Late Model finale Feature at the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals. The Clay Hill, FL native captured the Late Model Palooza win with a dominating performance that comes with his time of experience racing weekly at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile.” … Read more

SURFING HORNS: Ethan Wilson Snags $10,000 in 604 Late Model Finale at Sunshine Nationals 

The late decision to race the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals in the days leading up to the event is a choice that Ethan Wilson is happy to look back on. The Fayetteville, NC driver had to fight with Florida and Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Model talents through the field for his first career win at … Read more

SUNSHINE START: McCarter, Peavy Take Home 602 Late Model Features at Sunshine Nationals

The field of 43 drivers that signed in for 602 Late Model action from Volusia Speedway Park kicked off with the sixth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals on Friday night. Picking up the two Feature race wins for a chance at the coveted surfboard trophy on Saturday night included Pierce McCarter and Dalton Peavy. Feature 1 … Read more

EARLY RISERS: Seawright, Herlong, Drellos, Whitener Claim 604 Late Model Feature Wins at Sunshine Nationals

Kicking off the sixth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park included four Features contested to decide the top-20 starting positions in Saturday night’s finale. Starting the weekend at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” with Feature wins bagged by Sam Seawright, Matt Herlong, Demetrios Drellos, and Mark Whitener. Feature 1 – Sam Seawright Friday … Read more

Winter Storm Enzo Cancels Thursday Program; Focus Shifts to Weekend Events For Sunshine Nationals 

Volusia Rainout

With Winter Storm Enzo producing hazardous driving conditions and road closures, and heavy rain and cold temperatures impacting the Barberville, FL area, World of Outlaws Late Model, DIRTcar, and Volusia Speedway Park officials have canceled Thursday’s DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals program.  The decision was made after consultation with Precision Weather Service to allow race teams and … Read more

Heavy Rain Cancels Wednesday Practice at DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals

Volusia Rainout

Due to inclement weather moving through central Florida Tuesday night into Wednesday, World of Outlaws Late Models, DIRTcar, and Volusia Speedway Park officials have agreed to cancel Wednesday’s practice day at DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals.   The decision was made after consultation with Precision Weather Service in an effort to ensure the racing surface and pit area … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Local 602 Late Models, Pro 604 Late Models Set For Competition at Sunshine Nationals

Volusia Speedway Park welcomes Late Models across three divisions to Barberville, FL for a true Late Model Palooza during the sixth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals. Local division 602 Late Models and Crate Racin’ USA (CRUSA) 604 Late Models take the track for four nights, Jan. 22-25 – headlined by the World of Outlaws Late Models … Read more

Matt Henderson Wins Sunshine Nationals Pro/604 Late Model Finale at Volusia

Lining up second on a restart with six laps to go, Matt Henderson knew he had one chance left for the lead and a big win at a historic venue. He mashed the throttle out of Turn 4 and raced down Volusia Speedway Park’s long front-stretch with a burst of speed into Turn 1. When … Read more

Dillon Brown, Richie Stephens, Austin Yarbrough, Brock Pinkerous Win Pro Late Model Qualifying Features in Sunshine Nationals Opener

The DIRTcar Pro / Crate Racin’ USA (CRUSA) 604 Late Model division packed the Volusia Speedway Park pits with nearly 70 Chevrolet Performance Crate engine-powered machines Friday night and put on four entertaining Qualifying Features as part of the fifth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals. In the end, Dillon Brown, Richie Stephens, Austin Yarbrough and Brock … Read more

Demetrios Drellos Eyes More Volusia Success in Late Model, Redemption in Big Block Modified

Demetrios Drellos

Demetrios Drellos has made a habit of visiting Volusia Speedway Park in the winter. And for the second straight season, he’ll venture South on two separate occasions. The Queensbury, NY driver kicks off his 2024 season in a DIRTcar Pro Late Model at Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 17-20, before turning his attention to the Super DIRTcar … Read more