Winner: Peter Britten 2nd: Jimmy Phelps 3rd: Jack Lehner
Event Info
DIRTcar Nationals
February 7, 2022 to February 19, 2022
Volusia Speedway Park
1500 East State Road 40
Barberville, FL
Event Description
Kick off the 2022 racing season with two full weeks of racing in Florida at Volusia Speedway Park!
Series Racing
Super DIRTcar Series
Sprint Car Track Record
12.569s by Paul McMahan on 2-10-11; Non-Wing: 16.559s by Steve Kinser on 2-9-81
Late Model Track Record
Super: 15.645s by Tim McCreadie on 2-14-18; 602: 17.948s by Bud Chancey on 1-14-21; 604: 17.018s by Trever Taylor on 1-18-20
To Win Amount
$4,000.00
Feature Laps Length
30
Event Schedule
1PM Pit Gates open
5PM Grandstand Gates open
5:15PM Hot Laps/Qualifying
7PM RACING
Latest Schedule
*All times Eastern
Event Hashtag
#DIRTcarNats
Frequently Asked Questions
To Win Amount
$4,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers, Chairbacks
Stadium Seating
Stadium seats are allowed as long as they don't conflict with the aisle behind you.
Handicapped Seating
All Handicap seating is the first rows of each section
Handicapped Parking
there are many handicap parking spots available. All spots are first come first serve.
Pit Age Limit
There is no age restriction in the pits. Anyone 17 years of age or younger will need to fill out a minor waiver form and be accompanied by an adult.
Pit Gate Location
East or West side of the Track.
Personal Coolers
Six-pack maximum cooler size. No alcohol. No glass.
ATMs
1
Credit Card Use
Pit Gate, Ticket Window
Alcohol Sales
Beer is available for purchase at the track.
Smoking Policy
No smoking in the Grandstands.
Parking Cost
Free
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers
Camping Cost
$25 a day for dry camping, $50 for hook-up, $75 for electric/water/sewer
Closest Airport
Daytona International Airport
Other Airport
Orlando Sanford
$4,000.00
Type of Grandstand
Bleachers, Chairbacks
Stadium Seating
Stadium seats are allowed as long as they don't conflict with the aisle behind you.
Handicapped Seating
All Handicap seating is the first rows of each section
Handicapped Parking
there are many handicap parking spots available. All spots are first come first serve.
Pit Age Limit
There is no age restriction in the pits. Anyone 17 years of age or younger will need to fill out a minor waiver form and be accompanied by an adult.
Pit Gate Location
East or West side of the Track.
Personal Coolers
Six-pack maximum cooler size. No alcohol. No glass.
ATMs
1
Credit Card Use
Pit Gate, Ticket Window
Alcohol Sales
Beer is available for purchase at the track.
Smoking Policy
No smoking in the Grandstands.
Parking Cost
Free
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers
Camping Cost
$25 a day for dry camping, $50 for hook-up, $75 for electric/water/sewer
Closest Airport
Daytona International Airport
Other Airport
Orlando Sanford
Track Info
Track Phone
(386) 985-4402
Track Email
volusiaspeedway@dirtcar.com
Track Size & Type
0.500; dirt oval
Sprint Car Track Record
12.569s by Paul McMahan on 2-10-11; Non-Wing: 16.559s by Steve Kinser on 2-9-81
Late Model Car Track Record
Super: 15.645s by Tim McCreadie on 2-14-18; 602: 17.948s by Bud Chancey on 1-14-21; 604: 17.018s by Trever Taylor on 1-18-20
(386) 985-4402
Track Email
volusiaspeedway@dirtcar.com
Track Size & Type
0.500; dirt oval
Sprint Car Track Record
12.569s by Paul McMahan on 2-10-11; Non-Wing: 16.559s by Steve Kinser on 2-9-81
Late Model Car Track Record
Super: 15.645s by Tim McCreadie on 2-14-18; 602: 17.948s by Bud Chancey on 1-14-21; 604: 17.018s by Trever Taylor on 1-18-20
Competitor Info
DIRTVision Highlights
Race Recap
Latest News
BUCK STOPS HERE: Peter Britten balances Florida highs, lows to focus on 2022 confidence
THE BIG GATOR: Jimmy Phelps conquers DIRTcar Nationals for first title, win
MAD FOR GATORS: Max McLaughlin scores second DIRTcar Nationals win, Big Gator points lead
UNDER PRESSURE: Williamson uses Super DIRT Week pressure to claim third DIRTcar Nationals victory
‘WE GOT A GATAH!’: Britten edges Phelps by 0.025 seconds for first DIRTcar Nationals win
VICTOR FREEZE: Stewart Friesen wins barn burner over Peter Britten at DIRTcar Nationals
OPENING LAPS: Demetrios Drellos shines in Monday’s DIRTcar Nationals practice sessions
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Big Blocks head south to chase DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator titleResults
Feature Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 21A | Peter Britten | 30 | 0.000 | 0 | Running | 0 | $4,000 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 98H | Jimmy Phelps | 30 | -0.025 | 0 | Running | 0 | $2,000 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 2L | Jack Lehner | 30 | -0.607 | 0 | Running | 0 | $1,000 |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | 23C | Kyle Coffey | 30 | -1.555 | 0 | Running | 0 | $800 |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 99L | Larry Wight | 30 | -2.235 | 0 | Running | 0 | $700 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 88 | Mat Williamson | 30 | -2.236 | 0 | Running | 0 | $650 |
| 7 | 2 | -5 | 44 | Stewart Friesen | 30 | -2.851 | 0 | Running | 0 | $600 |
| 8 | 20 | +12 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | 30 | -3.032 | 0 | Running | 0 | $550 |
| 9 | 12 | +3 | 118 | Jim Britt | 30 | -4.305 | 0 | Running | 0 | $500 |
| 10 | 5 | -5 | 19 | Tim Fuller | 30 | -5.575 | 0 | Running | 0 | $450 |
| 11 | 13 | +2 | 12S | Darren Smith | 30 | -6.557 | 0 | Running | 0 | $400 |
| 12 | 7 | -5 | 3H | Justin Haers | 30 | -7.758 | 0 | Running | 0 | $375 |
| 13 | 15 | +2 | 14 | CG Morey | 30 | -11.436 | 0 | Running | 0 | $350 |
| 14 | 22 | +8 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | 30 | -11.542 | 0 | Running | 0 | $325 |
| 15 | 11 | -4 | 35LJ | L.J. Lombardo | 30 | -11.950 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 16 | 10 | -6 | 35M | Mike Mahaney | 30 | -12.459 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | 16X | Dan Creeden | 30 | -14.772 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 18 | 23 | +5 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | 30 | -15.405 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 19 | 26 | +7 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | 30 | -15.904 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 20 | 16 | -4 | 8S | Rich Scagliotta | 30 | -16.819 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 21 | 24 | +3 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | 30 | -18.277 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 22 | 27 | +5 | 25P | Michael Parent | 30 | -18.535 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 23 | 17 | -6 | 215P | Adam Pierson | 30 | -19.206 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 24 | 18 | -6 | 3J | Marc Johnson | 30 | -19.845 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 25 | 19 | -6 | 11T | Jeff Taylor | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 26 | 14 | -12 | 111 | Demetrios Drellos | 10 | -20 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 27 | 25 | -2 | 54 | Steve Bernard | 7 | -23 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
Last Chance Showdown Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | +10 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | 0 | -1.026 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | 0 | -3.175 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 25P | Michael Parent | 0 | -3.759 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 1G | Darwin Greene | 0 | -6.258 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | 4 | -2 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | 0 | -6.750 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 51 | Scott Huber | 0 | -8.274 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | 66 | Corbin Millar | 0 | -9.750 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 35B | Francois Bellemare | 0 | -10.883 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 44R | Russell Morseman | 0 | -11.728 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 11 | 5 | -6 | 28 | Michael Trautschold | 0 | 69.619 | 0 | DNF | 0 | $0 |
| 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | Andrew Smith | 0 | 69.619 | 0 | DNS | 0 | $0 |
| 13 | 13 | 0 | 1K | Rick Laubach | 0 | 69.619 | 0 | DNS | 0 | $0 |
Last Chance Showdown 2 Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 16X | Dan Creeden | 0 | 0.000 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | 0 | -1.364 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 54 | Steve Bernard | 0 | -2.251 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | 30W | Joseph Watson | 0 | -2.468 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 71 | Jimmy Zacharias | 0 | -5.362 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 37MD | Jeremiah Shingledecker | 0 | -6.419 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 48T | Dave Rauscher | 0 | -7.023 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | 88L | Jeffery Lapalme | 0 | -9.949 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 17D | Marcus Dinkins | 0 | -10.866 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | 88D | Olden Dwyer | 0 | 108.665 | 0 | DNF | 0 | $0 |
Heat 1 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | 88 | Mat Williamson | St. Catharines, ON | 0.000 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 98H | Jimmy Phelps | Baldwinsville, NY | -2.198 |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 23C | Kyle Coffey | Caledonia, NY | -5.558 |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | 118 | Jim Britt | New Town Square, PA | -6.124 |
| 5 | 2 | -3 | 8S | Rich Scagliotta | Hillsborough, NJ | -6.902 |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | Waterloo, NY | -8.000 |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | 25P | Michael Parent | Granby, QC | -8.697 |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 28 | Michael Trautschold | ROSCOE, NY | -9.889 |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 35B | Francois Bellemare | Trois Rivieres, QC | -12.660 |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 44R | Russell Morseman | Addison, NY | -15.008 |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | Mooresville, NC | DNF |
Heat 2 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 44 | Stewart Friesen | Sprakers, NY | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 21A | Peter Britten | Brisbane, QLD | 0.000 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 35M | Mike Mahaney | Kings Ferry, NY | 0.000 |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 12S | Darren Smith | Binghamton, NY | 0.000 |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 215P | Adam Pierson | East Corinth, VT | 0.000 |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | Gloversville, NY | 0.000 |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | Alpha, NJ | 0.000 |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 1G | Darwin Greene | Susquehanna, PA | 0.000 |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 51 | Scott Huber | Cambridge, NY | 0.000 |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 66 | Corbin Millar | Perth, ON | 0.000 |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | Andrew Smith | Lockport, NY | DNS |
Heat 3 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 2L | Jack Lehner | Saratoga Springs, NY | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 99L | Larry Wight | Fulton, NY | -0.944 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 1K | Rick Laubach | Quakertown, PA | -1.748 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 111 | Demetrios Drellos | Queensbury, NY | -3.811 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 3J | Marc Johnson | Guilderland, NY | -4.412 |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 16X | Dan Creeden | Middletown, NY | -5.773 |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | Leechburg, PA | -7.357 |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 71 | Jimmy Zacharias | Candor, NY | -8.017 |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 17D | Marcus Dinkins | Watkins Glen, NY | -9.983 |
| 10 | 6 | -4 | 30W | Joseph Watson | Milford, DE | 12.882 |
Heat 4 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 19 | Tim Fuller | Watertown, NY | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 3H | Justin Haers | Phelps, NY | -1.957 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 35LJ | L.J. Lombardo | Danbury, CT | -2.077 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 14 | CG Morey | Rutland, VT | -5.337 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 11T | Jeff Taylor | Chittenengo, NY | -5.666 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 54 | Steve Bernard | Granby, QC | -6.142 |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | 48T | Dave Rauscher | Waterloo, NY | -6.917 |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 37MD | Jeremiah Shingledecker | Polk, PA | -7.350 |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 88D | Olden Dwyer | Shaftsbury, VT | -8.566 |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 88L | Jeffery Lapalme | St-Dominique, QC | -10.620 |
Qualifying Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 98H | Jimmy Phelps | 17.741 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 6 | 8S | Rich Scagliotta | 17.934 | -0.193 |
| 3 | 9 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | 17.952 | -0.211 |
| 4 | 7 | 88 | Mat Williamson | 18.038 | -0.297 |
| 5 | 5 | 23C | Kyle Coffey | 18.143 | -0.402 |
| 6 | 1 | 25P | Michael Parent | 18.219 | -0.478 |
| 7 | 8 | 28 | Michael Trautschold | 18.474 | -0.733 |
| 8 | 10 | 118 | Jim Britt | 18.489 | -0.748 |
| 9 | 11 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | 18.568 | -0.827 |
| 10 | 2 | 35B | Francois Bellemare | 18.825 | -1.084 |
| 11 | 3 | 44R | Russell Morseman | 19.443 | -1.702 |
Qualifying Flight 2 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 44 | Stewart Friesen | 17.913 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 4 | 21A | Peter Britten | 17.965 | -0.052 |
| 3 | 7 | 12S | Darren Smith | 18.000 | -0.087 |
| 4 | 1 | 35M | Mike Mahaney | 18.061 | -0.148 |
| 5 | 3 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | 18.296 | -0.383 |
| 6 | 6 | 215P | Adam Pierson | 18.403 | -0.490 |
| 7 | 5 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | 18.411 | -0.498 |
| 8 | 2 | 1G | Darwin Greene | 18.456 | -0.543 |
| 9 | 11 | 66 | Corbin Millar | 18.823 | -0.910 |
| 10 | 8 | 51 | Scott Huber | 18.950 | -1.037 |
| 11 | 10 | 1 | Andrew Smith | 19.021 | -1.108 |
Qualifying Flight 3 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 2L | Jack Lehner | 17.652 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 7 | 99L | Larry Wight | 17.731 | -0.079 |
| 3 | 9 | 1K | Rick Laubach | 18.300 | -0.648 |
| 4 | 10 | 111 | Demetrios Drellos | 18.317 | -0.665 |
| 5 | 5 | 3J | Marc Johnson | 18.433 | -0.781 |
| 6 | 8 | 30W | Joseph Watson | 18.486 | -0.834 |
| 7 | 1 | 71 | Jimmy Zacharias | 18.525 | -0.873 |
| 8 | 3 | 16X | Dan Creeden | 18.544 | -0.892 |
| 9 | 6 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | 18.574 | -0.922 |
| 10 | 2 | 17D | Marcus Dinkins | 18.946 | -1.294 |
Qualifying Flight 4 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 19 | Tim Fuller | 18.009 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 10 | 3H | Justin Haers | 18.259 | -0.250 |
| 3 | 2 | 35LJ | L.J. Lombardo | 18.350 | -0.341 |
| 4 | 7 | 14 | CG Morey | 18.353 | -0.344 |
| 5 | 4 | 11T | Jeff Taylor | 18.469 | -0.460 |
| 6 | 1 | 54 | Steve Bernard | 18.546 | -0.537 |
| 7 | 8 | 37MD | Jeremiah Shingledecker | 18.552 | -0.543 |
| 8 | 9 | 88D | Olden Dwyer | 18.727 | -0.718 |
| 9 | 5 | 48T | Dave Rauscher | 18.982 | -0.973 |
| 10 | 3 | 88L | Jeffery Lapalme | 19.688 | -1.679 |