Heavy persistent rain cancels Friday’s portion of DIRTcar Nationals during Week 2

Heavy persistent rain, creating saturated grounds at Volusia Speedway Park has forced World of Outlaws, Super DIRTcar Series and track officials to cancel Friday night’s portion (Feb. 17) of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals. The remaining portion of Friday’s program will not be made up as we look ahead to Saturday’s Big Gator championship night … Read more

TWICE AS NICE: David Gravel Doubles Down on Friday at Volusia’s DIRTcar Nationals

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars Night 2

n a span of less than seven hours, David Gravel won not one but two World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series Features on Friday at Volusia Speedway Park. Continuing his torrid tenure at the Barberville, FL 1/2-mile – three consecutive Series wins – Gravel backed up his season-opening victory at 6:08pm by … Read more

Friday DIRTcar Nationals to feature expanded program, Big Gator championships

Friday’s portion of the 52nd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals is set to give fans an expanded day of racing with Thursday’s postponed Features kicking off the Big Gator Championship night. Persistent evening rain showers forced World of Outlaws, DIRTcar Racing and Volusia Speedway Park officials to deem Thursday’s program official and complete. However, officials … Read more

FIRST BLOOD: David Gravel Strikes First, Wins 2023 World of Outlaws Season Opener

World of Outlaws Sprint Night 1 Podium

David Gravel’s pursuit of the 2023 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series championship couldn’t have started any better than it did on Friday evening – in Victory Lane at Volusia Speedway Park. Advancing from fourth to first, the Watertown, CT native quickly pounced during the make-up of Thursday’s postponed program. He drove … Read more

DIRTcar Nationals Officials Adjust Friday and Saturday Schedules

After consulting with Precision Weather Service expert Wayne Mahar about potential weather rolling into Volusia Speedway Park on Saturday, Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals officials have decided to adjust the weekend schedule to ensure drivers and fans get the most out of Friday’s racing, whether Saturday’s World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car and … Read more

COUNTING DOWN: Big Gators Await New Champions at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals

Five Big Gator championship trophies await five new victors for the 52nd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 6-18. The gator trophy was introduced in 2012, producing an iconic symbol of determination and triumph over the best race car drivers in the country during one of the biggest dirt racing events … 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

DIRTcar Nationals Makes Schedule Updates to Enhance Driver, Fan Experience

World of Outlaws Sprint Cars and Late Models to contend for $20K to win in respective Saturday finales Entering the 52nd DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 6-18, fans and drivers will be treated to an enhanced schedule and several purse increases, including Saturday night World of Outlaws Sprint Car and Late Model Features … Read more

GATOR CHASING: World of Outlaws Prepare for Season Opening DIRTcar Nationals

After an agonizing 96-day off-season, The Greatest Show on Dirt is ready to roar back to life. For the 18th consecutive year, Barberville, FL’s Volusia Speedway Park will host the season opener for the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series. Running alongside the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds, the Series will compete at the … Read more

ONE FOR THE 41: Carson Macedo Makes Statement with Volusia Victory from 10th

With the spin of a wrench Phil Dietz took Carson Macedo from an uneasy feeling to the best car in the field on Friday night. The revered crew chief at Jason Johnson Racing went to work after a mediocre preliminary performance and sent the Lemoore, CA native on track with what he called “one of … Read more