Winner: Mat Williamson 2nd: Max Mclaughlin 3rd: Peter Britten
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 | 88 | Mat Williamson | 30 | 0.000 | 26 | Running | 0 | $4,000 |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | 30 | -2.568 | 0 | Running | 0 | $2,000 |
| 3 | 8 | +5 | 21A | Peter Britten | 30 | -3.146 | 0 | Running | 0 | $1,000 |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | 30 | -3.873 | 0 | Running | 0 | $800 |
| 5 | 1 | -4 | 44 | Stewart Friesen | 30 | -4.305 | 4 | Running | 0 | $700 |
| 6 | 10 | +4 | 98H | Jimmy Phelps | 30 | -5.053 | 0 | Running | 0 | $650 |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 1K | Rick Laubach | 30 | -5.801 | 0 | Running | 0 | $600 |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | 30W | Joseph Watson | 30 | -9.376 | 0 | Running | 0 | $550 |
| 9 | 21 | +12 | 99L | Larry Wight | 30 | -10.685 | 0 | Running | 0 | $500 |
| 10 | 3 | -7 | 16X | Dan Creeden | 30 | -11.186 | 0 | Running | 0 | $450 |
| 11 | 9 | -2 | 8S | Rich Scagliotta | 30 | -14.819 | 0 | Running | 0 | $400 |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | 23C | Kyle Coffey | 30 | -15.597 | 0 | Running | 0 | $375 |
| 13 | 12 | -1 | 12S | Darren Smith | 30 | -16.113 | 0 | Running | 0 | $350 |
| 14 | 15 | +1 | 19 | Tim Fuller | 30 | -16.167 | 0 | Running | 0 | $325 |
| 15 | 20 | +5 | 3H | Justin Haers | 30 | -17.005 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 16 | 13 | -3 | 111 | Demetrios Drellos | 30 | -17.366 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 17 | 14 | -3 | 2L | Jack Lehner | 30 | -17.828 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 18 | 11 | -7 | 35M | Mike Mahaney | 30 | -18.473 | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 19 | 25 | +6 | 14 | CG Morey | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 20 | 19 | -1 | 118 | Jim Britt | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 21 | 18 | -3 | 215P | Adam Pierson | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 22 | 23 | +1 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 23 | 22 | -1 | 25P | Michael Parent | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 24 | 26 | +2 | 3J | Marc Johnson | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 25 | 24 | -1 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | 29 | -1 Laps | 0 | Running | 0 | $300 |
| 26 | 17 | -9 | 37MD | Jeremiah Shingledecker | 2 | -28 Laps | 0 | DNF | 0 | $300 |
Last Chance Showdown Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | +3 | 99L | Larry Wight | 10 | 0.000 | 7 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | 10 | -0.001 | 2 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | 28 | Michael Trautschold | 10 | -0.107 | 1 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | 3J | Marc Johnson | 10 | -0.363 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 35LJ | L.J. Lombardo | 10 | -1.062 | 1 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 14 | CG Morey | 10 | -1.081 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 1 | Andrew Smith | 10 | -1.498 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 35B | Francois Bellemare | 10 | -2.035 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 66 | Corbin Millar | 10 | -2.251 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 11T | Jeff Taylor | 3 | -7 Laps | 0 | DNF | 0 | $0 |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 88D | Olden Dwyer | 0 | -10 Laps | 0 | DNS | 0 | $0 |
Last Chance Showdown 2 Results
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 25P | Michael Parent | 10 | 0.000 | 7 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 6 | +4 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | 10 | -1.637 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 1G | Darwin Greene | 10 | -3.794 | 3 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 51 | Scott Huber | 10 | -4.615 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 48T | Dave Rauscher | 10 | -4.924 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | 71 | Jimmy Zacharias | 10 | -5.565 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | 54 | Steve Bernard | 10 | -6.035 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 8 | 3 | -5 | 88L | Jeffery Lapalme | 10 | -6.408 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 17 | Marcus Dinkins | 10 | -10.475 | 0 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 44R | Russell Morseman | 0 | -10 Laps | 0 | DNS | 0 | $0 |
| 11 | 2 | -9 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | 0 | -10 Laps | 0 | DNS | 0 | $0 |
Heat 1 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 88 | Mat Williamson | St. Catharines, ON | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 16X | Dan Creeden | Middletown, NY | -1.746 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 8S | Rich Scagliotta | Hillsborough, NJ | -2.335 |
| 4 | 10 | +6 | 111 | Demetrios Drellos | Queensbury, NY | -3.773 |
| 5 | 8 | +3 | 37MD | Jeremiah Shingledecker | Polk, PA | -5.019 |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | 28 | Michael Trautschold | ROSCOE, NY | -5.423 |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | CG Morey | Rutland, VT | -6.450 |
| 8 | 4 | -4 | 35LJ | L.J. Lombardo | Danbury, CT | -7.221 |
| 9 | 5 | -4 | 35B | Francois Bellemare | Trois Rivieres, QC | -7.518 |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 66 | Corbin Millar | Perth, ON | -10.346 |
| 11 | 6 | -5 | 88D | Olden Dwyer | Shaftsbury, VT | DNF |
Heat 2 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 21A | Peter Britten | Brisbane, QLD | 0.000 |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | Waterloo, NY | -0.864 |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 98H | Jimmy Phelps | Baldwinsville, NY | -2.579 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 2L | Jack Lehner | Saratoga Springs, NY | -4.447 |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | 215P | Adam Pierson | East Corinth, VT | -5.484 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 3J | Marc Johnson | Guilderland, NY | -6.039 |
| 7 | 2 | -5 | 99L | Larry Wight | Fulton, NY | -6.429 |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | Leechburg, PA | -7.402 |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 1 | Andrew Smith | Lockport, NY | -8.638 |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 11T | Jeff Taylor | Chittenengo, NY | -9.573 |
Heat 3 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | Mooresville, NC | 0.000 |
| 2 | 9 | +7 | 44 | Stewart Friesen | Sprakers, NY | -2.805 |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 35M | Mike Mahaney | Kings Ferry, NY | -3.103 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 19 | Tim Fuller | Watertown, NY | -4.288 |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 118 | Jim Britt | New Town Square, PA | -5.665 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 25P | Michael Parent | Granby, QC | -6.418 |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 88L | Jeffery Lapalme | St-Dominique, QC | -7.003 |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | 51 | Scott Huber | Cambridge, NY | -7.771 |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 17 | Marcus Dinkins | Watkins Glen, NY | DNF |
| 10 | 7 | -3 | 71 | Jimmy Zacharias | Candor, NY | DNF |
| 11 | 11 | 0 | 44R | Russell Morseman | Addison, NY | DNS |
Heat 4 Results
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Hometown | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 1K | Rick Laubach | Quakertown, PA | 0.000 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 30W | Joseph Watson | Milford, DE | -2.596 |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 12S | Darren Smith | Binghamton, NY | -2.921 |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 23C | Kyle Coffey | Caledonia, NY | -4.587 |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 3H | Justin Haers | Phelps, NY | -6.428 |
| 6 | 3 | -3 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | Alpha, NJ | -7.286 |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 1G | Darwin Greene | Susquehanna, PA | -7.879 |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | Gloversville, NY | -8.630 |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 48T | Dave Rauscher | Waterloo, NY | -9.288 |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 54 | Steve Bernard | Granby, QC | -9.973 |
Qualifying Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 88 | Mat Williamson | 17.977 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 5 | 16X | Dan Creeden | 18.068 | -0.091 |
| 3 | 4 | 8S | Rich Scagliotta | 18.070 | -0.093 |
| 4 | 6 | 35LJ | L.J. Lombardo | 18.207 | -0.230 |
| 5 | 3 | 35B | Francois Bellemare | 18.283 | -0.306 |
| 6 | 7 | 88D | Olden Dwyer | 18.507 | -0.530 |
| 7 | 8 | 14 | CG Morey | 18.530 | -0.553 |
| 8 | 11 | 37MD | Jeremiah Shingledecker | 18.668 | -0.691 |
| 9 | 10 | 28 | Michael Trautschold | 18.696 | -0.719 |
| 10 | 9 | 111 | Demetrios Drellos | 18.939 | -0.962 |
| 11 | 1 | 66 | Corbin Millar | 19.505 | -1.528 |
Qualifying Flight 2 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 21A | Peter Britten | 17.744 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 1 | 99L | Larry Wight | 17.863 | -0.119 |
| 3 | 9 | 98H | Jimmy Phelps | 17.919 | -0.175 |
| 4 | 4 | 2L | Jack Lehner | 17.962 | -0.218 |
| 5 | 5 | 9S | Matt Sheppard | 18.031 | -0.287 |
| 6 | 7 | 3J | Marc Johnson | 18.063 | -0.319 |
| 7 | 8 | 215P | Adam Pierson | 18.065 | -0.321 |
| 8 | 2 | 83 | Brian Swartzlander | 18.276 | -0.532 |
| 9 | 6 | 11T | Jeff Taylor | 18.283 | -0.539 |
| 10 | 10 | 1 | Andrew Smith | 18.845 | -1.101 |
Qualifying Flight 3 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 8H | Max McLaughlin | 17.852 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 9 | 35M | Mike Mahaney | 17.856 | -0.004 |
| 3 | 1 | 118 | Jim Britt | 17.922 | -0.070 |
| 4 | 2 | 19 | Tim Fuller | 18.223 | -0.371 |
| 5 | 11 | 88L | Jeffery Lapalme | 18.299 | -0.447 |
| 6 | 10 | 25P | Michael Parent | 18.408 | -0.556 |
| 7 | 6 | 71 | Jimmy Zacharias | 18.651 | -0.799 |
| 8 | 5 | 17 | Marcus Dinkins | 18.671 | -0.819 |
| 9 | 4 | 44 | Stewart Friesen | 18.671 | -0.819 |
| 10 | 3 | 51 | Scott Huber | 18.671 | -0.819 |
| 11 | 8 | 44R | Russell Morseman | 18.671 | -0.819 |
Qualifying Flight 4 Results
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 30W | Joseph Watson | 18.071 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 3 | 1K | Rick Laubach | 18.104 | -0.033 |
| 3 | 6 | 6S | Matthew Stangle | 18.197 | -0.126 |
| 4 | 5 | 12S | Darren Smith | 18.204 | -0.133 |
| 5 | 9 | 3H | Justin Haers | 18.240 | -0.169 |
| 6 | 7 | 23C | Kyle Coffey | 18.301 | -0.230 |
| 7 | 2 | JS98 | Rocky Warner | 18.319 | -0.248 |
| 8 | 4 | 1G | Darwin Greene | 18.426 | -0.355 |
| 9 | 10 | 54 | Steve Bernard | 18.537 | -0.466 |
| 10 | 8 | 48T | Dave Rauscher | 18.643 | -0.572 |