1 MONTH ALERT: Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Returns Bigger Than Ever

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The 12 days of Christmas may be over, but 15 days of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals are still to come. Attracting hundreds of the best dirt racing drivers in the country, displaying a fair-like atmosphere in the midway and presenting nightly edge-of-your-seat racing, the massive Volusia Speedway Park event is bigger than ever in … Read more

2025 SCHEDULE: Volusia Speedway Park Building Marquee Events For Fab 5 Divisions, National Series

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Volusia Speedway Park is putting a brighter spotlight on all divisions racing at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile” in 2025 with a new marquee-event focused schedule. The Barberville, FL track will host 13 events throughout the season, with the initiative of each race to present a paramount stage for the visiting national series, the Top … Read more

Nick Hoffman Savoring Offseason Activities with Family, Volusia Prep With Kenny Wallace

Kenny Wallace, Nick Hoffman and crew in Victory Lane at Volusia

“The Thrill from Mooresville” keeps his winter schedule busy with Late Models, UMP Modifieds, and Midgets Nick Hoffman is enjoying the 2024 offseason by racing with family and close friends while preparing for a new year of racing with the World of Outlaws Late Models. The Mooresville, NC resident built a UMP Modified for his … Read more

Volusia Speedway Park Welcomes Tyler Bachman as General Manager

Tyler Bachman

Volusia Speedway Park will be under new leadership in 2025 with World Racing Group hiring Tyler Bachman as the new general manager. Bachman has worked with WRG for nearly 20 years, currently serving as the Series Director for the Xtreme Outlaw Midget Series presented by Toyota – a role he will continue to hold in … Read more

DIRTcar Nationals Grows to Three Week Event With ASCS Addition

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The 54th Running of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals will be the biggest yet with the addition of the American Sprint Car Series National Tour, creating a massive three-week event, Jan. 30-Feb. 15, 2025. Three straight nights of ASCS racing, Jan. 30-Feb. 1, will kick off DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park and serve as … Read more

DOUBLING UP: Mat Williamson Wins Second Consecutive DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Trophy

Mat Williamson

For the second straight season, Mat Williamson is taking a Big Gator trophy back to Canada. With a win and three top five finishes, the St. Catharines, ON driver edged Matt Sheppard by six points to win the 2024 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals title at Volusia Speedway Park. He also picks up $2,000 for … Read more

Persistent Rain Cancels DIRTcar Nationals’ Saturday Finale; Big Gator Champions Crowned

Due to on-and-off rain this morning, and a weather model received from Precision Weather Service meteorologist Wayne Mahar – who officials worked with on a daily basis – showing worsening conditions throughout the day and into the night, officials have canceled DIRTcar Nationals’ Saturday finale at Volusia Speedway Park. With that, Bobby Pierce (World of … Read more

LUCKY GATOR: Matt Sheppard Scores Chaotic DIRTcar Nationals Win at Volusia

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Matt Sheppard found himself in the right place at the right time Friday night at Volusia Speedway Park. The 10-time Super DIRTcar Series champion inherited first place after Larry Wight’s misfortune, leading the final seven laps to score his second Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals win. “Lady luck was definitely on my side tonight,” Sheppard … Read more

THE THRILL IN BARBERVILLE: Nick Hoffman Makes Last Lap Pass For World of Outlaws Win at DIRTcar Nationals 

Nick Hoffman

Hoffman picks up his first Late Model gator with a last lap pass on Chris Madden Nick Hoffman spent most of his career as Volusia Speedway Park’s most successful DIRTcar UMP Modified driver, winning seven consecutive Big Gator titles from 2016 to 2021. On Thursday night, he took the next step in trying to do the … Read more