World of Outlaws Late Models Archives

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

January 22, 2025 by Matt Skipper

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

January 22, 2025 by Matt Skipper

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

January 21, 2025 by Matt Skipper

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

Ethan Dotson Chasing More Volusia Success at DIRTcar Nationals With World of Outlaws

January 25, 2024 by Matt Skipper

The Bakersfield, CA driver began the 2024 season with a top-10 performance in January’s Sunshine Nationals Ethan Dotson has had a command over Volusia Speedway Park the last two years, picking up almost every trophy he’s chased. It’s a stat he’ll try to maintain in 2024 with his new adventure as a World of Outlaws … Read more

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Sunshine Nationals Offers Three Divisions Full of Storylines

January 17, 2024 by Jordan DeLucia

The biggest dirt Late Model bash in the State of Florida is ready to kick off the season with the fifth annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Jan. 18-20. The World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Model Series headlines the event for the fourth year-in-a-row, running three standard-format programs over the three-day … Read more

GATOR SMOKE: Madden grabs DIRTcar Nationals win, Moran crowned Big Gator champion

September 26, 2022February 20, 2022 by Mike Warren

Devin Moran wins “Big Gator” trophy by one point over Madden; earns second DIRTcar Nationals championship Chris Madden knew he couldn’t play it safe Saturday night at Volusia Speedway Park. As the Gray Court, SC driver’s chances to win dwindled, he decided to seize an opportunity. Madden ran fourth during the first 10 laps before … Read more

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

January 25, 2022January 22, 2022 by Jordan DeLucia

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

January 22, 2022 by Jordan DeLucia

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

World of Outlaws, DIRTcar set to take over Florida Feb. 7-19 for DIRTcar Nationals

December 8, 2021 by Cristina Cordova

Sprint Cars, UMP Modifieds, Late Models and Big Block Modifieds stars return for Big Gator championships In less than two months, more than a hundred of the best drivers in the world will venture to Volusia Speedway Park in search of eastern Florida’s rare golden gator. However, the only way to capture it… win the … Read more