Tag: Volusia Speedway Park

Big Gator Trophy

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

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

Matt Sheppard

BUSINESS AS USUAL: Matt Sheppard Looks Ahead to Super DIRTcar Series Title Defense

Matt Sheppard had a memorable start to the 2024 season, picking up two Super DIRTcar Series wins at Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park – his first at the track in five years.  But when it comes to defending his 10th Super DIRTcar Series title, the Sunshine State is already in the Waterloo, NY driver’s rear-view mirror. “I

Anthony Perrego

Anthony Perrego Reflects on Strong Start, Aims For Continued Super DIRTcar Series Success

After a solid finish to 2023, Anthony Perrego wasted no time showing he could be a Super DIRTcar Series title contender in 2024. The Montgomery, NY driver thrived at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, earning three top fives at Volusia Speedway Park. That stretch includes back-to-back second-place finishes, capitalizing on his momentum entering the season.

Larry Wight

Larry Wight Finds Early Success With New Baseline Setup

Larry Wight may have found a successful formula for the 2024 Super DIRTcar Series season. After two years of struggling, he made a pivotal adjustment to his shock program during the offseason, leaning on advice from the Series’ most recent championship duo. “We made a switch to Integra Shocks,” Wight said. “I reached out to

Matt Sheppard

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

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

Jimmy Phelps

Jimmy Phelps Ready For Super DIRTcar Series Title Fight in 2024

In 18 years, Jimmy Phelps has reached the podium of the Super DIRTcar Series standings nine times. But he’s far from satisfied. The Baldwinsville, NY driver enters his 19th full season with one goal—adding a championship to his mantle. For that to happen, Phelps said he knows where his Heinke-Baldwin Racing #98H needs to be

Matt Sheppard, Mat Williamson, and Jack Lehner battle at Volusia Speedway Park

WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Super DIRTcar Series Kicks off 2024 Season at DIRTcar Nationals

A trip to the Sunshine State awaits the Super DIRTcar Series as it prepares for its annual gator hunt. The Beasts of the Northeast kick off its 2024 season at the 53rd annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park, Feb. 14-17.  Drivers will battle for four nights at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile,” starting with

Felix Roy

Felix Roy Aims For New Super DIRTcar Series Goal in Sophomore Season

Felix Roy accomplished his Super DIRTcar Series goal in 2023 by winning Rookie of the Year. And now, he’s eyeing a new one. When the Napierville, QC driver starts his 2024 season at Volusia Speedway Park during Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Feb. 14-17, his mind is on one thing. Winning. “I’m trying to get

Mat Williamson celebrates a Victory at Volusia Speedway Park

Mat Williamson Ready to Defend DIRTcar Nationals Title at Volusia

Only one word describes Mat Williamson’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in 2023. Storybook. The St. Catharines, ON driver, scored two Super DIRTcar Series wins at Volusia Speedway Park with thrilling last-lap passes on Jack Lehner and Demetrios Drellos, paving the way to his first big gator trophy. He’ll return to Volusia on Feb. 14-17

Justin Stone

Justin Stone Embraces Super DIRTcar Series Challenge in 2024

Justin Stone watched the Super DIRTcar Series from the grandstands as a kid.  And in 2024, kids will watch him as he begins his first full-time season on tour. The Middlebury, VT driver has signed on as the fourth rookie of the year contender in 2024, joining Matt Caprara, Alex Payne, and Mike Trautschold. Like those other