Saturday’s DIRTcar Nationals Program Postponed to Monday

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Due to hazardous winds and frigid temperatures, Saturday’s DIRTcar Nationals program is being postponed to Monday, keeping the safety and care of drivers and fans in mind. The American Sprint Car Series will run a full new program – still paying $12,000 to the Feature winner – in addition to the already scheduled Monday program with … Read more

Who Are The Big Gator Champions and How Do You Win a Big Gator?

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For the 15th straight year, drivers from across the country will venture to Volusia Speedway Park with the goal of taking home the most famous gator in Florida – the Big Gator. Six Big Gator Championship trophies will be on the line during the 55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, one for each division – the … Read more

Tyler Courtney Goes Back-to-Back with American Sprint Car Series at Volusia

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America’s second Sprint Car race of 2026 gave fans one they’ll remember through the end of the year with multiple lead changes, hard charges and a hectic final 10 laps. In the end, Tyler Courtney stood above all the others for the second night in-a-row at Volusia Speedway Park after topping the field Thursday night … Read more

Mefford Parks UMP Modified in DIRTcar Nationals Victory Lane at Volusia

Charlie Mefford

Over the last three years, Charlie Mefford has pieced together his ideal driving style around Volusia Speedway Park. The Belton, KY native earned his fifth Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals win on Friday by wheeling his No. 13 Elite Chassis UMP Modified around the middle lane of the slick half-mile track in preparation for hunting … Read more

HELLO, SUNSHINE: Tyler Courtney Wins ASCS Opener at Volusia in Return to Racing

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It was never a question if Tyler Courtney would get back to Victory Lane in a Sprint Car, but a question of when. As it turns out, he didn’t have to wait long. In his first race back in the seat of the NOS Energy Drink, Clauson Marshall Racing No. 7BC since a hard crash … Read more

Thornton Strikes First in Opening DIRTcar Nationals Feature with UMP Modifieds

Ricky Thornton Jr

Ricky Thornton Jr is hunting for a spot in elite company at Volusia Speedway Park. After winning the 2025 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator championship in his Super Late Model, the Chandler, AZ native began his event activity with the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds in 2026 by taking a visit to Victory Lane Thursday … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: UMP Modifieds Chase 9 Nights of Gators in 55th DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia 

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The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds are back at Volusia Speedway Park for the 21st year as the opening act of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.  Known as the “Ironmen of DIRTcar Nationals,” Modified drivers will kick off the nine nights of action with three straight nights during Week 1 in conjunction with the American Sprint Car Series, Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 29-31. The three races won’t count toward the Big … Read more

Page Ascends 19 Spots for Sunshine Nationals Finale Win, Williams Earns First 604 Late Model Surfboard

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For the first time since 2021, Michael Page is a Feature winner at Volusia Speedway Park. The Douglasville, GA driver took the grind from a 20th-place starting spot to leave the DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals finale with a $10,000 reward on Saturday night with the Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Models. 602 Late Model champion Hayden … Read more

Ivey Captures 602 Late Models Sunshine Nationals Finale, Cardwell Clinches 2026 Championship

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Trent Ivey came to Volusia Speedway Park to add some good stock to his racing program. Leaving the seventh edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals, he’ll need room to fit two trophies earned from 602 Late Model racing at the Barberville, FL facility.  Hayden Cardwell began the week as the World of Outlaws iRacing Pro Series … Read more

FRIDAY WINNERS: Pearson Williams, Jones, Bradford, Justin Williams, Cardwell, Ivey, Coffey Take Triumph in Sunshine Nationals

Fans that attended Volusia Speedway Park on Friday saw 205 cars hit the racing surface to hunt for a DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals straw hat through eight Features. As Hudson O’Neal took his second career event win with the World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTVision, four Crate Racin’ USA 604 Late Models Features and … Read more