SUNSHINE SHAKEDOWN: World of Outlaws Late Models Practice Sets Stage for Sunshine Nationals

Will Roland

After a night of World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series practice at Volusia Speedway Park, an unexpected name found himself at the top of the speed charts. Will Roland had never raced at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile” before Sunshine Nationals practice Wednesday night. Despite his inexperience, he was quickest out of 43 … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Pro Late Model Stars Ready to Shine at Volusia’s DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals

Whitener, Hedgecock, Bronson and more will compete for $10,000 grand prize Saturday night The biggest Crate Late Model bash of the winter racing season is here. The fourth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals hits Volusia Speedway Park this Wednesday to Saturday, Jan. 18-21, with a jam-packed field of talent expected in the DIRTcar Pro Late Model … Read more

2023 SCHEDULE: Volusia Speedway Park Strengthens National Appeal, Builds Upon Traditional Favorites

The 2023 schedule is highlighted by new dates for the World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Top Gun Sprint Cars, addition of the Germfree Southern Sprint Car Shootout and the return of Gladiators    BARBERVILLE, FL – As the days begin to count down to the new season, Volusia Speedway Park is setting up to … Read more

NEW FORMAT: DIRTcar Pro, 602 Late Models to Follow New Qualifying Procedure at Volusia’s Sunshine Nationals

DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals

No Qualifying on Wednesday, Qualifying moves to Thursday-Friday This January, the biggest dirt Late Model event in Florida is undergoing the biggest change since its inception with a new format for two divisions. The fourth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Jan. 18-21, puts the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model … Read more

1 MONTH ALERT: Sunshine Nationals Set To Open 2023 World of Outlaws Late Model Season, Jan. 18-21

Sunshine Nationals Set To Open 2023 World of Outlaws Late Model Season

he new era of the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series begins at Volusia Speedway Park during the fourth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, Jan. 18-21. The three-day event – with a practice session on Thursday, Jan. 18 – will open the 2023 season for the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models, which will … Read more

Volusia to Host Biggest Sprint Car, Late Model, Modified Events This Winter

Volusia Speedway Park is set to bring fans some of the biggest Sprint Car, Late Model and Modified events this winter between December and February. Two of those events are new for The World’s Fastest Half Mile, while the other two are marquee events for the World of Outlaws. They include the Battle in Barberville, … Read more

Rain Showers Force Cancellation of Saturday’s Portion of Sunshine Nationals at Volusia

The Postponed World of Outlaws and DIRTcar Pro Late Model Features from Friday Move to DIRTcar Nationals Persistent rain showers creating saturated grounds, on top of the heavy rain from Friday night, and a forecast calling for more rain at Volusia Speedway Park have forced World of Outlaws, DIRTcar, and track officials to cancel Saturday’s … Read more

Rain Showers Force Postponement of Friday’s Sunshine Nationals Features at Volusia

Persistent heavy rain showers creating saturated grounds at Volusia Speedway Park have forced World of Outlaws Late Model Series, DIRTcar and track officials to postpone Friday’s portion of Sunshine Nationals to Saturday. Friday’s World of Outlaws Late Model, DIRTcar Pro Late Model and 602 Late Model Features will run Saturday afternoon, starting at 1:30pm. Following … Read more

SUNSHINE MAGIC: Florida’s Mark Whitener powers to DIRTcar Pro Late Model victory

“The Magic Man” won the opening race for the DIRTcar Pro Late Models at Sunshine Nationals Less than 24 hours after sitting upside down in his Super Late Model, Mark Whitener climbed out of his DIRTcar Pro Late Model with a straw hat on his head and a smile on his face. The Middleburg, FL … Read more

Thursday’s Portion of Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Postponed to Friday

Due to time constraints and current track conditions, all three Features on Thursday’s portion of Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park are postponed to Friday at 3pm. The DIRTcar Pro Late Model Feature will kick off Friday’s racing, followed by the $10,000-to-win World of Outlaws Late Models Feature and the 602 Late Model Feature. Gates … Read more