DOUBLE BIG GATORS: Curt Spalding Wins Gator Championship, Big Gator Points Title in UMP Modified Finale

Curt Spalding came to Volusia Speedway Park with goals of winning the Big Gator Championship and having fun with his team at the 54th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. He completed both tasks on Saturday night by winning his first career Gator Championship and the overall points title for 2025. “It’s just crazy,” Spalding said. … Read more

FRIDAY WINNERS: Neville, Krup, Spalding, Strickler, Stremme, Dixon Lock Into Big Gator Finale With Feature Wins

Of the 106 DIRTcar UMP Modifieds that made the trek to Volusia Speedway Park for the 54th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, 18 have clinched a spot into Saturday night’s Big Gator Championship Feature. While Friday did not produce a first-time winner with the Modifieds, it did see the return of George Dixon to Volusia … Read more

THURSDAY WINNERS: Spalding, Strickler, Falloway, Mefford, Stone, Lee Win DIRTcar Nationals Gators at Volusia

Through six Feature races that ran at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, one driver visited Victory Lane for the first time while five drivers got to add another Golden Gator to their wins list. Super DIRTcar Series competitor Justin Stone picked up his first career Gator while Curt Spalding, Kyle Strickler, Cole Falloway, Charlie … Read more

WEDNESDAY WINNERS: McKinney, Falloway, Deyoung, Spalding, Krup, Long Nab DIRTcar Nationals Gators

The race to 100 different DIRTcar UMP Modified Feature winners at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals got even closer with two fresh faces in Victory Lane, while four drivers built on previous Gator triumphs. Mike McKinney and Brad DeYoung won their first Golden Gators to bring the count up to 98 drivers. Cole Falloway, … Read more

TUESDAY WINNERS: Roberts, Styres, Falloway, Taylor, Giroux, Stremme Leave Volusia Speedway Park With DIRTcar Nationals Gator Trophies

The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds continued writing new history at the 54th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, with four drivers winning a Golden Gator for the first time and two drivers building on their swamp collection. Joining the list of new winners at “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” included J.P. Roberts Jr, Glenn Styres, Evan Taylor, … Read more

MONDAY WINNERS: Nicholas, Wietholder, Neville, Bagley, Holland, Strickler Start Big Gator Hunt with DIRTcar Nationals Feature Wins

Monday’s DIRTcar UMP Modified racing from Volusia Speedway Park saw six drivers visit Victory Lane in the first chapter to the 2025 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator hunt. Beginning the second week with a win at “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” included Gene Nicholas, David Wietholder, Trevor Neville, Bobby Bagley, Chase Holland, and … Read more

TWICE IN THRICE: Cole Falloway Wins Back-to-Back Gators in Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Opening Week Finale

Cole Falloway

Cole Falloway continued to grow his newfound comfort at Volusia Speedway Park with his second straight Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals win Saturday night. The Owensboro, KY driver made the most out of the 25 laps on Saturday night to build more speed and familiarity with “The World’s Fastest Half Mile” while leading a competitive … Read more

FALLOWAY’S FINEST: Cole Falloway Takes Home First Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Feature Win

Cole Falloway drove like a seasoned veteran to score his win at Volusia Speedway Park on Friday night. However, it was only his second start there. Finishing first in every event he competed in, the Owensboro, KY driver set the Quick Time in Qualifying, led every lap of his Heat race, and then led all … Read more

FIRST CATCH: Curt Spalding Captures Opening Night UMP Modified Feature at DIRTcar Nationals

Curt Spalding

After five years of being neglected a second Gator trophy, Curt Spalding was not going be denied another on Thursday night. The Watervliet, MI driver commanded all 20 laps of the opening DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Feature while fending off former marquee winners at the Barberville, FL racetrack. Spalding and Shirleysburg, PA driver George Dixon brought … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Hunt Big Gator Glory in 54th DIRTcar Nationals 

UMP Modifieds racing

The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds celebrate 20 years of competition at Volusia Speedway Park with more races than ever before at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in 2025.  The two weeks of action open with three nights for the Modifieds alongside the American Sprint Car Series on Jan. 30-Feb. 1. Those Features count towards the … Read more