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mONDay February 9th thru SunDAY FEBRUARY 15th

Last-lap pass makes a DAYTONA 500 winner of Tyler Reddick

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Sunday February 15th...Tyler Reddick waited for the last possible moment to make his move—and it paid off with victory in Sunday’s 68th running of the DAYTONA 500.

 In the final 500 yards of the Great American Race, Reddick got a welcome push from teammate Riley Herbst, muscled his way past Chase Elliott and powered his No. 45 23XI Racing Toyota toward the finish line.

Austin Hill holds the line in wild Daytona dash to the finish

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 Saturday February 14th...Austin Hill continued his mastery of NASCAR’s big tracks dominating Saturday’s United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway – the Georgia native’s fourth win in this NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season-opener here in the last five years.

Sheppard Wins DIRTcar Nationals Finale, Hoffman Claims First Late Model Big Gator

Emily Schwanke

Saturday February 14th... In Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals finale, Brandon Sheppard did what can sometimes feel like an impossible task at Volusia Speedway Park – pass Nick Hoffman.

RIDE THE LIGHTNING: Larry Wight Breaks Six-Year Volusia Drought With DIRTcar Nationals Victory, Mat Williamson Wins Third Big Gator Trophy

josh james

Saturday February 14th...After being held out of Victory Lane for six years at Volusia Speedway Park, Larry Wight found his way back to the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals stage in exciting fashion.

Saturday February 14th...Mercedes-AMG began the new Intercontinental GT Challenge season in style by scoring a record-breaking fourth Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour victory. It was also a first win at Australia’s International Enduro for GMR, Maxime Martin, Mikael Grenier and Maro Engel who finally triumphed at Mount Panorama on his 10th attempt.

R.J. JOHNSON SWEEPS PERRIS USAC CRA OPENER

a.j. johnson

Saturday February 14th...After earning the last two Avanti Windows & Doors USAC CRA Sprint Car Championships, R.J. Johnson of Laveen, Arizona opened the 2026 season by winning Saturday’s opening night at California’s Perris Auto Speedway.

SUNSHINE STATE SUPERMAN!

GRANT SAVES THE BEST FOR LAST,

WINS OCALA WINTER DIRT GAMES FINALE

Dave Olson

Saturday February 14th...justin Grant rarely leaves Florida without scoring at least a single victory, and he wasn’t about to let himself and his team walk away from the Sunshine State empty handed this time around either.

Chandler Smith steals overtime win in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series opener

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FRIday February 13th...Chandler Smith came from the middle of nowhere to win Friday’s Fresh from Florida 250 at Daytona International Speedway and immediately gave credit where credit was due.

LOCK, STOCKON, BARREL: CHASE & MOOSE RACE TO OCALA VICTORY

 

Dave Olson

FRIday February 13th...For Chase Stockon and Moose Racing, it seemed as if it was just a matter of time when they’re breakthrough at Florida’s Ocala Speedway would come to fruition.

 

CRAZY 8'S: Mat Williamson Moves Closer to Big Gator With Eighth DIRTcar Nationals Win
 The St. Catharines, ON driver leads Alex Payne by 20 points in Big Gator standing

 

JoeGrabianowski

One night after earning his first Super DIRTcar Series win of 2026, Mat Williamson took a giant leap toward his third Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator trophy.

Hoffman Grabs Third Gator of 2026 With Friday Victory at DIRTcar Nationals

Emily Schwanke

FRIday February 13th... Nick Hoffman is no stranger to dominant weeks at Volusia Speedway Park. But none of them have been as meaningful as the one he’s having at the 2026 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.

FIRST 1ST! SEAVEY FINALLY BREAKS THROUGH AT OCALA

Dave Olson

Thursday February 12th..Logan Seavey possesses a knack for winning USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship races in the state of Florida. After all, he’s accomplished that very thing in each of the past three seasons, including just three days earlier.

Joey Logano, Chase Elliott win 150-mile Duels as DAYTONA 500 field is set

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  Thursday February 12th..Joey Logano won the fourth America 250 Florida Duel of his career on Thursday night to secure a third-place starting spot in Sunday’s DAYTONA 500 (2:30 p.m. ET on FOX, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

 In a second Duel that ran caution free, Chase Elliott took control of the race on Lap 53 of 60 and held off Carson Hocevar by 0.065 seconds to win his third 150-mile qualifying race and earn the fourth starting position for the DAYTONA 500.

Hoffman Wins On Back-to-Back Nights at Volusia, Scores First World of Outlaws Victory of 2026

Emily Schwanke

 Thursday February 12th..Nick Hoffman still has a long way to go to match his DIRTcar UMP Modified success at Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in a Late Model, but he’s made plenty of inroads this week.

 

 BUZZIN' TO THE FRONT: Mat Williamson Outduels Larry Wight For Seventh DIRTcar Nationals Win
The St. Catharines, ON driver leads the Big Gator standings by 10 points over Wight

Joe Grabianowski

Thursday February 12th..after it took him 13 races to earn his first Super DIRTcar Series win in 2025, defending champion Mat Williamson didn’t waste any time reaching Victory Lane in 2026.

Kyle Busch wins pole for Sunday's Daytona 500

Wednesday February 11th... Kyle Busch delivered the best Daytona 500 qualifying effort of his championship NASCAR career Wednesday night at Daytona International Speedway, claiming his first ever pole position for the Great American Race (Sunday, 2:30 p.m. ET, FOX, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

WINTER OF OZ! OSBORNE IS A FIRST TIME USAC SPRINT WINNER AT OCALA

Rich Forman

Wednesday February 11th... In his still young career, Trey Osborne has experienced just about the widest array of emotions any one person can have at Florida’s Ocala Speedway.

 WELCOME BACK, STEW: Stewart Friesen Scores Emotional DIRTcar Nationals Win in Super DIRTcar Series Return
The Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON driver won in his first Series start since he was injured in July

Tom Stevens.

Wednesday February 11th... For weeks on his social media pages, Stewart Friesen posted that “the comeback is always stronger than the setback.”And on Wednesday at Volusia Speedway Park, he completed that comeback.

Leach, Hoffman, Erb Secure Wednesday Gators at DIRTcar Nationals

Emily Schwanke

Wednesday February 11th... A trio of Gator trophies were on offer to DIRTcar Late Model competitors in the Wednesday portion of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals in three split-field, 20-lap main events

GATOR DOMINATOR! SWANSON CHOMPS FIELD FOR $12,000 SCORE AT VOLUSIA

Rich Forman

Tuesday February 10th...Jake Swanson has, quite literally, put his all into competing on the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship as a driver/car owner.

O'Neal Leads Wire-to-Wire for Tuesday Victory at Volusia

Emily Schwanke

 Tuesday February 10th...It doesn’t matter what car he’s driving – when Hudson O’Neal rolls onto the track at Volusia Speedway Park, he’s going to be in contention.

Brandon Overton Earns Fourth-Straight Late Model Win in DIRTcar Nationals Opener

Emily Schwanke
 Monday February 9th...The 2026 dirt Late Model season may only be a few weeks old, but Brandon Overton has already matched his win total from the entirety of 2025.

SEAVEY CAN’T BE TOPPED IN NON-STOP VOLUSIA USAC SPRINT OPENER

Michael Fry

Monday February 9th..Just as victory lane was where Logan Seavey left last season. It was the exact same place he entered to begin the 2026 USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship campaign as well during Monday’s series season opener at Barberville, Florida’s Volusia Speedway Park.

Friday February 6th thru Saturday February 7th

TRAVELING WELL: Macri Bags Big Gator for PA Posse After Last Lap Duel with Gravel

Macri and Gravel swap the top spot multiple times on the final circuit before Macri prevails at Volusia

Tyler Carr

 Saturday February 7th...The Pennsylvania Posse travels well these days thanks in large part to Anthony Macri.

KOEHLER'S BIG CATCH: Jordan Koehler Earns First Career DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Titles in UMP Modifieds at Volusia

Emily Schwanke

Saturday February 7th...Entering the 55th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, Jordan Koehler’s goal was to leave Volusia Speedway Park with a trip.

  		 FRIDAY GATORS: 18 Drivers Clinch Gator Championship Spot Through Friday Features at DIRTcar Nationals

Emily Schwanke

 Friday February 6th...Of the 100 DIRTcar UMP Modifieds that set a lap time at Volusia Speedway Park during the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, 18 drivers have locked up a chance to fight for the title.

  		 GOT A GATOR: Kofoid Makes Statement by Fending Off Gravel First Volusia Victory

The Roth Motorsports pilot bests the defending champion in another Florida thriller

Tyler Carr

 Friday February 6th...One of the biggest questions entering the 2026 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car season was could Michael “Buddy” Kofoid and the Roth Motorsports team survive Volusia Speedway Park? That question was answered with a resounding yes on Friday night.

  

Thursday January 29th thru wednesDay February 4th

Ryan Preece overcomes weather and 18th-place starting spot to win Cook Out Clash

Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images

 wednesDay February 4th...Neither rain nor sleet nor snow nor gloom of night could keep Ryan Preece from his appointed rounds at Bowman Gray Stadium.

END OF THE ROCKY ROAD: Spencer Bayston Returns to Victory Lane in Volusia Thriller to Open Season

The Lebanon, IN native erases uncertainty with charge from 10th to the win to open the year

Tyler Carr

 wednesDay February 4th...Spencer Bayston admits the last couple years haven’t been easy for him.

WEDNESDAY GATORS: Koehler Motorsports Sweep, Former DIRTcar Champions Headline Halfway Point of DIRTcar Nationals

Emily Schwanke

  wednesDay February 4th...the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds are inching closer towards determining the newest Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator champion. 		 TUESDAY GATORS: Stremme, Koehler, Neville, Wilson, Nicely, Krup Capture Golden Gators at DIRTcar Nationals

 Emily Schwanke

TuesDay February 3RD...The 2026 edition of Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals has brought several memorable moments from the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds.

 

Bacon Wins DIRTcar Nationals Finale; Courtney Crowned Big Gator Champion

 Emily Schwanke

Monday February 2nd...Volusia Speedway Park keeps on producing. New champions. New winners. Unforgettable races.

MONDAY WINNERS: Mefford, McKinney, Wallace, Jacoby, Thomas, Chamberlain Open DIRTcar Nationals Week 2 with UMP Modified Victories

 Emily Schwanke

Monday February 2nd... The second week of the 55th annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals opened with a packed Monday slate of seven Features for the DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

Impact of historic snowstorm forces move of NASCAR Clash to Wednesday

 

Monday February 2nd...Unexpectedly heavy snow from Saturday’s storm over the Southeast forced a second postponement of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, N.C.

 

Saturday’s DIRTcar Nationals Program Postponed to Monday

 Saturday’ January 31st...Due to hazardous winds and frigid temperatures, Saturday’s DIRTcar Nationals program is being postponed to Monday, keeping the safety and care of drivers and fans in mind..

Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium postponed until Monday

Saturday’ January 31st...A steady snowfall on Saturday forced postponement of the Cook Out Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium from Sunday to Monday to allow time to clear the track and provide safe access for fans.

Mefford Parks UMP Modified in DIRTcar Nationals Victory Lane at Volusia

Emily Schwanke

 Friday January 30th..Over the last three years, Charlie Mefford has pieced together his ideal driving style around Volusia Speedway Park.

Tyler Courtney Goes Back-to-Back with American Sprint Car Series at Volusia

 Emily Schwanke

Friday January 30th...America’s second Sprint Car race of 2026 gave fans one they’ll remember through the end of the year with multiple lead changes, hard charges and a hectic final 10 laps.

Tyler Courtney Wins ASCS Opener at Volusia in Return to Racing

 

 Emily Schwanke

 Thursday January 29th...It was never a question if Tyler Courtney would get back to Victory Lane in a Sprint Car, but a question of when. As it turns out, he didn’t have to wait long.

 Thornton Strikes First in Opening DIRTcar Nationals Feature with UMP Modifieds

Emily Schwanke

 Thursday January 29th...Ricky Thornton Jr is hunting for a spot in elite company at Volusia Speedway Park.

  

 saturday January 17th THRU  sunDAY jANUARY 25TH

Nasr, Porsche Penske Motorsport Clinch Rolex 24 Three-Peat

No. 7 Porsche 963 Repels Late Charge from No. 31 Whelen Cadillac to Win in Front of Record-Setting Crowd at Daytona International Speedway

sunDAY jANUARY 25TH...Felipe Nasr capped a record-setting day at Daytona International Speedway by driving to a record-tying third consecutive Rolex 24 At Daytona overall win, leading Porsche Penske Motorsport to its third straight victory in the internationally renowned endurance sports car race.

Back-to-Front for Paul Miller Racing BMW in GTD PRO at Rolex 24 At Daytona

Winward Mercedes-AMG Wins GTD Thriller over Magnus Aston Martin

 

sunDAY jANUARY 25TH...Starting from the rear of the Grand Touring Daytona Pro (GTD PRO) field at the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona turned out to be a minor setback for Paul Miller Racing. 

Porsche Up Front as Rolex 24 Resumes Racing for Final Run of Action

Final Six Hours set to Thrill Following Six Hours of Safety Car Running

sunDAY jANUARY 25TH...Almost all of the third quarter of the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona was run behind the safety car as dense fog shrouded Daytona International Speedway overnight.

Fog Rolls into the Darkness Halfway Through 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona

Porsche Penske Motorsport Persists Out Front

 

sunDAY jANUARY 25TH...Porsche Paces Field Through Opening Six Hours at 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona AO Leads LMP2, BMW and Ferrari Out Front in GT Classes

sATURDAY jANUARY 24TH...Chamber of Commerce weather – sunny skies and temperatures in the low-70s – an excellent crowd, and intensely competitive racing from the drop of the green flag characterized the first six hours of the weekend’s IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season-opening 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona. Porsche set the pace through six hours with the No. 7 Porsche Penske Motorsport Porsche 963 up front, driven by Laurin Heinrich.

  

Page Ascends 19 Positions for Sunshine Nationals Finale Win, Williams Earns First 604 Late Model Surfboard

Chris Anderson

sATURDAY jANUARY 24TH..For the first time since 2021, Michael Page is a Feature winner at Volusia Speedway Park.

McCreadie Collects 40th World of Outlaws Victory in Sunshine Nationals at Volusia

Emily Schwanke

sATURDAY jANUARY 24TH...Tim McCreadie made one thing clear on Saturday night at Volusia Speedway Park – he plans on being a part of the World of Outlaws Late Model Series presented by DIRTVision championship conversation all year long.

O'Neal Fends Off Erb in Friay Night Duel at Sunshine Nationals

Emily Schwanke

Friday January 23rd...BARBERVILLE, FL (January 23, 2026) – The K&L Rumley Enterprises No. 6 team wasn’t even planning on coming to DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals until days before the event. By the end of Friday night, they were glad they changed their minds.

FRIDAY WINNERS: Pearson Williams, Jones, Bradford, Justin Williams, Cardwell, Ivey, Coffey Take Triumph in Sunshine Nationals

Friday January 23rd...Fans that attended Volusia Speedway Park on Friday saw 205 cars hit the racing surface to hunt for a DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals straw hat through eight Features.

Rebel Rock Aston Martin Powers to Daytona Michelin Pilot Challenge Win

The Four-Hour Form for Herta Hyundai Continues in TCR

 

Friday January 23rd...A winless 2025 season in the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge did not sit well with Robin Liddell and Frank DePew.


Madden Conquers Sunshine Nationals Opener in Wells Motorsports Debut

Emily Schwanke

Thursday January 22nd...When Chris Madden was announced as the driver of the newly-formed Infinity Chassis house car program fielded by Wells Motorsports, not even he could have imagined the partnership would have gotten off to the start that it did.

SHINING THURSDAY: Seven Drivers Claim Sunshine Nationals Victory Through 602 Late Models, 604 Late Models


 

Chris Anderson

Thursday January 22nd...Volusia Speedway Park opened the 2026 racing season with over 200 Late Models on the Barberville, FL property Thursday night for the seventh edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals.

Van der Zande, Acura Set to Start 2026 Rolex 24 from the Pole

Acura, Cadillac and Porsche in Top 3; Clarke Tops LMP2

Thursday January 22nd...  Renger van der Zande will lead the field to green for the 64th Rolex 24 At Daytona, aboard the No. 93 Acura Meyer Shank Racing w/Curb Agajanian Acura ARX-06. 

Corvette Racing Aims for Fifth Rolex 24 Win from GTD PRO Pole

Sims Paces GTD PRO; Robichon Delivers Aston Martin’s First Daytona Pole in More than a Decade

Thursday January 22nd...A Corvette Z06 GT3.R earned a class victory at the 2025 Rolex 24 At Daytona. But it wasn’t fielded by the factory supported Corvette Racing by Pratt Miller Motorsports team.

Tunjo, Workman Double Up at Daytona in Wet, Wild VP Racing Challenge Sunday Race

Both Drivers Overcome Adversity in Challenging Conditions

SUNDAY jANUARY 18TH...Though Oscar Tunjo (Le Mans Prototype 3, P3) and Westin Workman (Grand Sport X, GSX) doubled up their wins in the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge 2026 season opener, their second races of the weekend were anything but a sunny Sunday drive.

Emerson Axsom Is A Chili Bowl Champion

Todd Boyd

Saturday January 17th...A dream come true for Emerson Axsom, the 21-year-old from Franklin, Ind., parked the Kevin and Jo Swindell No. 39a in Victory Lane for the first time in the 40th annual Chili Bowl Nationals powered by NOS Energy Drink.

Porsche, Porsche, Porsche! Hear Them Roar

German Marque Completes Dominant Test Weekend Ahead of 64th Rolex 24

SUNDAY jANUARY 18TH...The form guide for the 64th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona International Speedway isn’t too much clearer after three days of Roar Before the Rolex 24 testing than it was prior to the start.

Michelin Pilot Challenge Roar Before the Rolex 24 Weekend Notebook

Burkhard Fastest, New Ford Customers, Next Generation Bell and More

 

Saturday January 17th...Early session leaders in Friday’s first two sessions for IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge teams wound up being the fastest in the five-session weekend as part of the Roar Before the Rolex 24 test.

Cadillac Moves into Contention but Porsche Still Leads Roar Testing

Albuquerque Tops Afternoon Session in No. 10 Cadillac Wayne Taylor Racing Entry

Saturday January 17th...Cadillac rose to the top of the timing screens as temperatures rose Saturday at Daytona International Speedway for the second of three days of Roar Before the Rolex 24 testing ahead of next weekend’s 64th running of the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

Tunjo on Top to Start 2026 IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge Season

Workman Delivers Debut Win in GSX

Saturday January 17th...Both polesitters for the IMSA VP Racing SportsCar Challenge 2026 season opener from Daytona International Speedway drove to controlled victories to kick off their campaigns

 FRIday november 28TH---Saturday December 20th

Kameron Chamness Claims Checkers in Jr Knepper with POWRi Wing Outlaw Micros

 Saturday December 20th... Kameron Chamness would use patience and precision to earn his first career feature win inside the Southern Illinois Center at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, with the POWRi Wing Outlaw Micro League, after leading the final six laps of the feature event.


 

KR Poole

Saturday December 20th...In the return of the 100-lap distance to the famed Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Ohio’s Cap Henry authored a dominant performance of epic proportions.

Thomas Meseraull Masterful in Jr Knepper Win with POWRi National Midget League

 

Saturday December 20th...Thomas Meseraull would use late-race heroics to earn his tenth career feature win while battling inside the Southern Illinois Center with the POWRi National Midget League after leading the final ten laps of the feature event honoring an industry icon at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds.

 

KR Poole

Friday December 19th...A mix of experience and exuberance characterized the national midget headliners during the kickoff to the 27th Rumble in Fort Wayne presented by Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales

DAY’S NIGHT! COREY DAY GOES BACK-TO-BACK AT TURKEY NIGHT G.P.

 

Rich Forman

Saturday November 29th...One year ago, Corey Day placed himself in the record books as the youngest ever Turkey Night Grand Prix winner.

 

Lange Wins Championship and Bender Wins Main at Bakersfield California Lightning Sprint Finale

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 Saturday November 29th...Aiden Lange drove his number 13 machine to a strong second-place finish in the 20-lap 9th Annual West Coast Lightnings Championship on Tuesday night at Bakersfield Speedway, situated inside Kevin Harvick’s Kern Raceway.

Denney Darts to the top of Friday’s Turkey Night Practice Chart

Friday November 28th..Jacob Denney posted the fastest time during Friday’s USAC NOS Energy Drink Midget National Championship practice night at California’s Ventura Raceway.

 

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