{"id":6049,"date":"2024-02-12T15:06:19","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T19:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/volusiaspeedwaypark.com\/uncategorized\/what-to-watch-for-world-of-outlaws-late-models-continue-sunshine-state-battle-at-dirtcar-nationals-2\/"},"modified":"2024-02-12T15:06:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T19:06:19","slug":"what-to-watch-for-world-of-outlaws-late-models-continue-sunshine-state-battle-at-dirtcar-nationals-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/volusiaspeedwaypark.com\/news\/what-to-watch-for-world-of-outlaws-late-models-continue-sunshine-state-battle-at-dirtcar-nationals-2\/","title":{"rendered":"WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Late Models Continue Sunshine State Battle at DIRTcar Nationals\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"
The annual hunt for a Big Gator title ramps up at Volusia Speedway Park with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models returning for the 53rd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 15-17.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Series makes its second and final stop of the season at \u201cThe World\u2019s Fastest Half Mile\u201d with <\/span>more money on the line between an increased purse and a new Big Gator points fund.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The World of Outlaws start the week on Thursday, Feb. 15, with a 30-lap Feature paying $12,000-to-win, followed by a 35-lap, $12,000-to-win Feature on Friday, Feb. 16. Saturday\u2019s 50-lap finale will pay $20,000-to-win and crown a Big Gator champion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Before the Outlaws take over the Big Gator hunt, the DIRTcar Late Models will kick off the Big Gator championship chase for the Late Models, Feb. 12-14.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Also featuring the World of Outlaws stars, and other big names in Late Model racing, the DIRTcar Late Models will open the week with a pair of 30-lap, $7,000-to-win Feature races on Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 12-13. Wednesday will see the field split into three Features, each paying $5,000-to-win \u2013\u202fgiving three drivers the chance to kiss a gator trophy on Valentine\u2019s Day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n BUY DIRTCAR NATIONALS TICKETS HERE<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here are the storylines to keep an eye on:<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SHEPPARD\u2019S HERD:<\/b> After two races to begin the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models season, Brandon Sheppard holds the early lead in the points standings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The New Berlin, IL driver picked up two top five finishes at Sunshine Nationals and holds a six-point lead over reigning champion Bobby Pierce.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The pilot of the Sheppard Riggs Racing Longhorn Factory Team #B5 is hoping to set a new benchmark by winning a record-breaking third Late Model Big Gator title in 2024 \u2013 his first two came in 2019 and 2020. He has eight Feature wins during DIRTcar Nationals \u2013\u202ftwo with the DIRTcar Late Models and six with the World of Outlaws, which were also six straight wins from 2018 to 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SUNSHINE STATE OF MIND: <\/b>In 2023, Tim McCreadie wrote his name into the history books as the first driver to win a Big Gator title in two divisions, previously winning with the Super DIRTcar Series in 2018.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Watertown, NY driver put on a remarkable run at Volusia in 2023, earning an average finish of 2.1 and finishing outside of the podium once through Sunshine Nationals and DIRTcar Nationals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A second Late Model Big Gator will see him join a club that features Devin Moran, Brandon Sheppard, Shane Clanton, and Josh Richards as multi-time Late Model Big Gator winners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n BOBBY\u2019S BACK: <\/b>Bobby Pierce used DIRTcar Nationals as a springboard for his championship and looks to do so again after finishing fourth and sixth at January\u2019s Sunshine Nationals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Oakwood, IL driver enters DIRTcar Nationals off the momentum of picking up wins at New Zealand\u2019s Waikaraika Family Speedway in January.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Pierce won 14 World of Outlaws Features in 2023, the first of which was a gator at DIRTcar Nationals – also his first World of Outlaws win at Volusia Speedway Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED: <\/b>Volusia Speedway Park has become one of Devin Moran\u2019s favorite tracks to race at, winning January\u2019s season opener at Sunshine Nationals and clinching his second Surfboard trophy at the event.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Dresden, OH native rides into DIRTcar Nationals with previous success, winning two consecutive Big Gator titles in 2021 and 2022.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Double Down Motorsports #99 could continue shining bright in Florida at the 1\/2-mile track, looking to become the first three-time Big Gator champion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n THE REAL DEAL: <\/b>Hudson O\u2019Neal begins 2024 trying to win his first Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals after picking up two gators at the event in 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n He has two wins with the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models – both at Volusia Speedway Park. The first came during the DIRTcar Nationals where O\u2019Neal became the 100th different winner in Series history.<\/span><\/p>\n His second win came at the 2024 Sunshine Nationals finale – a moment of redemption as the pilot of the Rocket1 Racing machine missed the same race the year prior.<\/span><\/p>\n GATOR TRIUMPHS: <\/b>Florida in February attracts the best drivers in dirt Late Models to Volusia, with eight races for drivers to claim victory Models \u2013\u202fFeb. 12-17.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Last year saw Hudson O\u2019Neal, Tim McCreadie, Brandon Overton, Chris Madden, and Bobby Pierce earn Feature wins between the DIRTcar Late Models and World of Outlaws CASE Late Models, respectively, at the \u201cWorld\u2019s Fastest Half Mile.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This year, another stout field is expected to chase the coveted gator trophies. And many standouts will be chasing their first with the Late Models. <\/span> Nick Hoffman earned seven consecutive DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator titles from 2016-2022 in a DIRTcar UMP Modified. This year, the Mooresville, NC driver looks to join McCreadie as the only other driver to win a Big Gator in multiple divisions.<\/span><\/p>\n Florida native Kyle Bronson shines bright at Volusia, finishing in second at January\u2019s Sunshine Nationals and two Series wins. Bronson enters his home track looking to add a gator to his mantle aboard his #40B Longhorn Chassis.<\/span><\/p>\n LATE MODEL BIG GATOR CHAMPIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n 2023 – Tim McCreadie<\/p>\n 2022 – Devin Moran<\/p>\n 2021 – Devin Moran<\/p>\n 2020 – Brandon Sheppard<\/p>\n 2019 – Brandon Sheppard<\/p>\n 2018 – Chris Madden<\/p>\n 2017 – Shane Clanton<\/p>\n 2016 – Josh Richards<\/p>\n 2015 – Shane Clanton<\/p>\n 2014 – Scott Bloomquist<\/p>\n 2013 – Josh Richards<\/p>\n 2012 – Dennis Erb Jr.<\/p>\n WHEN AND WHERE<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Volusia Speedway Park<\/span><\/a> in Barberville, FL <\/span> ABOUT THE TRACK<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Volusia Speedway Park<\/span><\/a> is a 1\/2-mile dirt oval <\/span> ONLINE<\/b> On the Internet<\/b> Around the Turn:<\/b> The World of Outlaws<\/span><\/i> CASE Construction Equipment<\/span><\/i><\/a> Late Models travel to Thunderhill Raceway for Tennessee action on March 22-23. <\/span><\/i>For Tickets:<\/span> CLICK HERE<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n FEATURE WINNERS: (2 Drivers)<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span> HEAT RACE WINNERS (10 Drivers)<\/b> LAST CHANCE SHOWDOWN WINNERS (6 Drivers)<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span> PODIUM FINISHES (5 Drivers)<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span> FOX FACTORY HARD CHARGER (2 Drivers)<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span> SIMPSON RACING PRODUCTS QUICK TIMES (2 Drivers)<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span> CASE FEATURE LAP LEADERS (4 Drivers)<\/b>\u00a0 <\/span> 2024 World of Outlaws Schedule & Winners<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The annual hunt for a Big Gator title ramps up at Volusia Speedway Park with the World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models returning for the 53rd Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Feb. 15-17.\u00a0 The Series makes its second and final stop of the season at \u201cThe World\u2019s Fastest Half Mile\u201d with more money … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":37,"featured_media":6050,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[182,75,137,252,3,220,4,20,59,105,48,113],"class_list":["post-6049","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","tag-bobby-pierce","tag-brandon-sheppard","tag-devin-moran","tag-dirtcar","tag-dirtcar-nationals","tag-hudson-oneal","tag-kyle-bronson","tag-late-models","tag-nick-hoffman","tag-tim-mccreadie","tag-volusia-speedway-park","tag-world-of-outlaws"],"yoast_head":"\n
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\n<\/span>Cade Dillard began his 2024 season to a strong start – earning two top 10 finishes at Sunshine Nationals and sitting third in Series points. The Robeline, LA driver hopes to claim his first career gator trophy in the next six days.<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/span>Track Record: 15.100 sec. by Bobby Pierce on Jan. 19, 2024<\/span><\/p>\n
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