Winner: Stewart Friesen 2nd: Peter Britten 3rd: Max Mclaughlin
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 | 2 | +1 | 44 | Stewart Friesen | 30 | 0.000 | 18 | Running | 0 | $4,000 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 21A | Peter Britten | 30 | -1.445 | 12 | Running | 0 | $2,000 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | 30 | -1.609 | 0 | Running | 0 | $1,000 |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | 98H | Jimmy Phelps | 30 | -2.018 | 0 | Running | 0 | $800 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 8S | Rich Scagliotta | 30 | -5.225 | 0 | Running | 0 | $700 |
| 6 | 11 | +5 | 88 | Mat Williamson | 30 | -6.097 | 0 | Running | 0 | $650 |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 111 | Demetrios Drellos | 30 | -6.940 | 0 | Running | 0 | $600 |
| 8 | 14 | +6 | 99L | Larry Wight | 30 | -7.503 | 0 | Running | 0 | $550 |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | 30 | -10.354 | 0 | Running | 0 | $500 |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 25P | Michael Parent | 30 | -11.519 | 0 | Running | 0 | $450 |
| 11 | 26 | +15 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | 30 | -11.533 | 0 | Running | 0 | $400 |
| 12 | 12 | 0 | 215P | Adam Pierson | 30 | -12.807 | 0 | Running | 0 | $375 |
| 13 | 19 | +6 | 1K | Rick Laubach | 30 | -13.765 | 0 | Running | 0 | $350 |
| 14 | 8 | -6 | 35M | Mike Mahaney | 30 | -14.212 | 0 | Running | 0 | $325 |
| 15 | 23 | +8 | 12S | Darren Smith | 30 | -15.189 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 16 | 28 | +12 | 2L | Jack Lehner | 30 | -15.553 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 17 | 13 | -4 | 30W | Joseph Watson | 30 | -16.526 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 18 | 17 | -1 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | 30 | -17.431 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 19 | 22 | +3 | 3H | Justin Haers | 30 | -17.951 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 20 | 18 | -2 | 3J | Marc Johnson | 30 | -18.699 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 21 | 24 | +3 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | 30 | -19.589 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 22 | 25 | +3 | 16X | Dan Creeden | 30 | -20.121 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 23 | 27 | +4 | 14 | CG Morey | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 24 | 20 | -4 | 11T | Jeff Taylor | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 25 | 15 | -10 | 19 | Tim Fuller | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 26 | 21 | -5 | 118 | Jim Britt | 28 | -2 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 27 | 16 | -11 | 71 | Jimmy Zacharias | 28 | -2 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 28 | 6 | -22 | 25R | Erick Rudolph | 13 | -17 Laps | 0 | DNF | 0 | $300 |
Last Chance Showdown Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 118 | Jim Britt | 10 | 0.000 | 10 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | 12S | Darren Smith | 10 | -0.239 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 16X | Dan Creeden | 10 | -1.413 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | 14 | CG Morey | 10 | -3.971 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 1G | Darwin Greene | 10 | -5.235 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | 54 | Steve Bernard | 10 | -5.533 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 88D | Olden Dwyer | 10 | -6.975 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | 51 | Scott Huber | 10 | -8.148 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 35B | Francois Bellemare | 10 | -9.226 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | 12 | +2 | 88L | Jeffery Lapalme | 10 | -10.960 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 28 | Michael Trautschold | 0 | -10 Laps | 0 | DNS | 0 | $0 |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | 23C | Kyle Coffey | 0 | -10 Laps | 0 | DNS | 0 | $0 |
Last Chance Showdown 2 Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 3H | Justin Haers | 10 | 0.000 | 10 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | 10 | -1.329 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | 10 | -2.976 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | 9 | +5 | 2L | Jack Lehner | 10 | -3.328 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 35LJ | L.J. Lombardo | 10 | -4.677 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | 48T | Dave Rauscher | 10 | -5.755 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 37MD | Jeremiah Shingledecker | 10 | -8.286 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | 11 | +3 | 1 | Andrew Smith | 10 | -9.989 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | 66 | Corbin Millar | 10 | -12.389 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 17D | Marcus Dinkins | 10 | -12.464 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 11 | 8 | -3 | 44R | Russell Morseman | 0 | -10 Laps | 0 | DNS | 0 | $0 |
Heat 1 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 21A | Peter Britten | Brisbane, QLD | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 8S | Rich Scagliotta | Hillsborough, NJ | -3.754 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 25P | Michael Parent | Granby, QC | -8.330 |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 30W | Joseph Watson | Milford, DE | -9.170 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | Leechburg, PA | -9.387 |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 118 | Jim Britt | New Town Square, PA | -9.971 |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 16X | Dan Creeden | Middletown, NY | -11.534 |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 12S | Darren Smith | Binghamton, NY | -11.860 |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 88D | Olden Dwyer | Shaftsbury, VT | -12.499 |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 54 | Steve Bernard | Granby, QC | -13.083 |
| 11 | 6 | -5 | 28 | Michael Trautschold | ROSCOE, NY | DNF |
Heat 2 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 44 | Stewart Friesen | Sprakers, NY | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 25R | Erick Rudolph | Ransomville, NY | -3.720 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | Alpha, NJ | -6.713 |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 99L | Larry Wight | Fulton, NY | -7.623 |
| 5 | 9 | +4 | 3J | Marc Johnson | Guilderland, NY | -8.183 |
| 6 | 5 | -1 | 14 | CG Morey | Rutland, VT | -9.415 |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 1G | Darwin Greene | Susquehanna, PA | -11.623 |
| 8 | 3 | -5 | 51 | Scott Huber | Cambridge, NY | -12.519 |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 23C | Kyle Coffey | Caledonia, NY | -13.085 |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 35B | Francois Bellemare | Trois Rivieres, QC | DNF |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 88L | Jeffery Lapalme | St-Dominique, QC | DNS |
Heat 3 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | Mooresville, NC | 0.000 |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 98H | Jimmy Phelps | Baldwinsville, NY | -1.085 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 88 | Mat Williamson | St. Catharines, ON | -2.746 |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 19 | Tim Fuller | Watertown, NY | -4.690 |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 1K | Rick Laubach | Quakertown, PA | -5.946 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 3H | Justin Haers | Phelps, NY | -8.001 |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | 35LJ | L.J. Lombardo | Danbury, CT | -9.674 |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | Waterloo, NY | -9.924 |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 37MD | Jeremiah Shingledecker | Polk, PA | -10.921 |
| 10 | 2 | -8 | 2L | Jack Lehner | Saratoga Springs, NY | DNF |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 1 | Andrew Smith | Lockport, NY | DNS |
Heat 4 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 111 | Demetrios Drellos | Queensbury, NY | 0.000 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 35M | Mike Mahaney | Kings Ferry, NY | -0.402 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 215P | Adam Pierson | East Corinth, VT | -3.505 |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 71 | Jimmy Zacharias | Candor, NY | -6.015 |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 11T | Jeff Taylor | Chittenengo, NY | -7.575 |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 48T | Dave Rauscher | Waterloo, NY | -8.190 |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | Gloversville, NY | -8.531 |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | 66 | Corbin Millar | Perth, ON | -11.104 |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 44R | Russell Morseman | Addison, NY | -13.445 |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | 17D | Marcus Dinkins | Watkins Glen, NY | -18.007 |
Qualifying Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 21A | Peter Britten | 17.506 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 8 | 8S | Rich Scagliotta | 17.617 | -0.111 |
| 3 | 11 | 30W | Joseph Watson | 17.704 | -0.198 |
| 4 | 1 | 25P | Michael Parent | 17.722 | -0.216 |
| 5 | 4 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | 17.803 | -0.297 |
| 6 | 7 | 28 | Michael Trautschold | 17.848 | -0.342 |
| 7 | 3 | 118 | Jim Britt | 17.947 | -0.441 |
| 8 | 6 | 16X | Dan Creeden | 18.211 | -0.705 |
| 9 | 2 | 12S | Darren Smith | 18.248 | -0.742 |
| 10 | 5 | 88D | Olden Dwyer | 18.534 | -1.028 |
| 11 | 9 | 54 | Steve Bernard | 18.969 | -1.463 |
Qualifying Flight 2 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 44 | Stewart Friesen | 17.661 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 1 | 25R | Erick Rudolph | 17.727 | -0.066 |
| 3 | 6 | 51 | Scott Huber | 17.900 | -0.239 |
| 4 | 8 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | 17.926 | -0.265 |
| 5 | 2 | 14 | CG Morey | 17.995 | -0.334 |
| 6 | 3 | 99L | Larry Wight | 17.997 | -0.336 |
| 7 | 10 | 23C | Kyle Coffey | 18.096 | -0.435 |
| 8 | 4 | 1G | Darwin Greene | 18.180 | -0.519 |
| 9 | 5 | 3J | Marc Johnson | 18.252 | -0.591 |
| 10 | 11 | 35B | Francois Bellemare | 18.684 | -1.023 |
| 11 | 9 | 88L | Jeffery Lapalme | 18.818 | -1.157 |
Qualifying Flight 3 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | 17.679 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 4 | 2L | Jack Lehner | 17.688 | -0.009 |
| 3 | 10 | 98H | Jimmy Phelps | 17.751 | -0.072 |
| 4 | 1 | 88 | Mat Williamson | 17.942 | -0.263 |
| 5 | 3 | 19 | Tim Fuller | 18.065 | -0.386 |
| 6 | 2 | 3H | Justin Haers | 18.095 | -0.416 |
| 7 | 11 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | 18.182 | -0.503 |
| 8 | 9 | 1K | Rick Laubach | 18.203 | -0.524 |
| 9 | 8 | 37MD | Jeremiah Shingledecker | 18.420 | -0.741 |
| 10 | 6 | 35LJ | L.J. Lombardo | 18.742 | -1.063 |
Qualifying Flight 4 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 35M | Mike Mahaney | 17.884 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 111 | Demetrios Drellos | 18.057 | -0.173 |
| 3 | 1 | 11T | Jeff Taylor | 18.170 | -0.286 |
| 4 | 8 | 215P | Adam Pierson | 18.277 | -0.393 |
| 5 | 10 | 71 | Jimmy Zacharias | 18.501 | -0.617 |
| 6 | 7 | 66 | Corbin Millar | 18.582 | -0.698 |
| 7 | 4 | 48T | Dave Rauscher | 18.615 | -0.731 |
| 8 | 6 | 17D | Marcus Dinkins | 18.703 | -0.819 |
| 9 | 9 | 44R | Russell Morseman | 19.384 | -1.500 |
| 10 | 5 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | 19.388 | -1.504 |