{"id":4581,"date":"2022-11-15T19:08:11","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T00:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/volusiaspeedwaypark.com\/uncategorized\/what-to-watch-for-ump-modified-champions-nascar-talent-headline-reutimann-memorial-at-volusia\/"},"modified":"2022-11-15T19:08:11","modified_gmt":"2022-11-16T00:08:11","slug":"what-to-watch-for-ump-modified-champions-nascar-talent-headline-reutimann-memorial-at-volusia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/volusiaspeedwaypark.com\/news\/what-to-watch-for-ump-modified-champions-nascar-talent-headline-reutimann-memorial-at-volusia\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT TO WATCH FOR: UMP Modified Champions, NASCAR Talent Headline Reutimann Memorial at Volusia"},"content":{"rendered":"
One of motorsports\u2019 most storied families will be honored this weekend with the biggest DIRTcar UMP Modified marquee event on the fall calendar \u2013 the ninth annual Emil & Dale Reutimann <\/em>Memorial, Nov. 18-19.<\/p>\n On the line for the all-star field of DIRTcar UMP Modified drivers \u2013 a toy tractor trophy, a $7,000 winner\u2019s check, and Volusia Speedway Park immortality.<\/p>\n The program gets underway with a practice session for all divisions Thursday night, Nov. 17. Hot Lap\/Qualifying and Showdown Features for the UMP Modifieds highlight Friday\u2019s program alongside a full show for 602 Late Models, Street Stocks and Thunder Stocks. Modified redraw, Last Chance Showdowns and the 50-lap main event are on-tap for Saturday, while DIRTcar Pro (604) Late Models and 3\/4-Modifieds support the show.<\/p>\n All tickets will be sold at the gate on race day. If you can\u2019t be at the track, watch every lap of Friday and Saturday live with a FAST PASS subscription to\u00a0DIRTVision<\/a>.<\/p>\n Here are the drivers to watch and storylines to follow this weekend\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n JUST A NUMBER<\/strong> \u2013 The red\/white #00 has graced the door panels of race cars in the Reutimann family for over 50 years, collecting an abundance of wins and championships over the course of history. Its legacy continues this weekend, representing the 2022 Volusia UMP Modified track champion \u2013\u00a0Buzzie Reutimann.<\/p>\n The 81-year-old racing legend from Zephyrhills, FL, won the Blazing Guns 25<\/em> main event on Aug. 6, capitalizing on his opponents\u2019 misfortunes in the closing laps to grab the lead and hold on for one of the most popular victories of the season amongst the local crowd. The win was enough to shoot Reutimann into the track points lead, which he sustained through the final points race of the year on Sept. 26 to be crowned track champion.<\/p>\n