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Rookies and Veterans Ready to Tackle Volusia

January 23, 2019 by Jordan DeLucia

It’s time to do battle in The Sunshine State!

BARBERVILLE, FL – Jan. 23, 2019 – Lanigan. Bloomquist. Richards. Clanton. Moyer. These are just a few of the legendary names in dirt Late Model racing history who have made their mark on the famed Volusia Speedway Park. The warm Florida temperatures, the palm trees, the big gator trophies and the roar of thousands of people when the checkered flag falls after each of the 12-straight nights of racing is what keeps drivers and fans coming back for more every year.

2019 Season Starts at Screven

January 8, 2019 by Jordan DeLucia

The drivers are ready, the crews are ready, let’s kick off a new season!

SYLVANIA, GA — Jan. 8, 2019 — The 2019 World of Outlaws Late Model Series championship battle kicks off in exactly one month at Screven Motor Speedway, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling season of full-throttle racing from Florida to North Dakota and practically everywhere in between.

Clanton Shoots on Past DIRTcar Nationals Success

December 29, 2018 by Jordan DeLucia

2015 Series Champion Shane Clanton has two “Big Gators” already and is hungry for more

The 48^th Annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL are now only 39 days away, and with all of the end-of-2018 festivities nearing, it’s time to look back on a former Series champion’s dominance at the big ½-mile over the years.

47th Annual DIRTcar Nationals Big Gator Championship

February 18, 2018 by World of Outlaws

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 17, 2018 – Brandon Sheppard sailed to his first victory with the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series in 2018 on the final night of the 47th annual DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park. With 44 of the best Late Model drivers in the country competing with the Series on Saturday, it wasn’t a straight shot to Victory Lane. Claiming the lead on lap 14, Sheppard had to fend off charges from Mike Marlar, Chris Madden and Rick Eckert.

02/17/18 – DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park

September 20, 2023February 18, 2018 by World of Outlaws

02/16/18 – DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park

June 25, 2020February 17, 2018 by World of Outlaws

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 16, 2018 – Florida turned into the Black Sunshine state on Friday night after Scott Bloomquist swept the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series show claiming the PFC Brakes Fast Time Award, a heat win, and collected the $10,000 payday.

The Black Sunshine State

February 17, 2018 by World of Outlaws

“We got this new car on Monday; first time we ran it,” said Bloomquist. “We were creeping up on it a little bit. We made a few mistakes. Just get down on it. Car got pretty dang good. This Andy Durham Engine ran super smooth… We got some good people with us and hopefully we put on a good season.”

McDowell Charges from 15th at DIRTcar Nationals

February 16, 2018 by World of Outlaws

BARBERVILLE, FL – Feb. 15, 2018 – The odds were stacked against Dale McDowell when he hit the track for the 50-lap feature on Thursday during the second night of competition for the World of Outlaws Craftsman® Late Model Series at DIRTcar Nationals. McDowell, who started 15th in the feature, had the heaviest hitters in the industry lined up in front of him and a long way to go before the checkers waved over the World’s Fastest Half-Mile. The challenge proved to hold no reins on the No. 17m iron horse as McDowell was able to park it in Victory Lane claiming $10,000 and a coveted gator trophy.

2/15/18 – DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park Night 2

June 25, 2020February 16, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Penalty Report 02/15/18

February 13, 2021February 15, 2018 by World of Outlaws

Penalty Report – Tyler Erb

CONCORD, NC — Feb. 15, 2018 — World Racing Group has announced penalties in the World of Outlaws Late Model Series. Per the rulebooks and the integrity of the sport, such infractions shall be announced. Members in good standing have the right to appeal the decision to the World Racing Group Appeals Commission as provided in Section 12 of the General Rules and Specifications.

Tyler Erb, driver of the No. 91 in the World of Outlaws Craftsman Late Model Series has violated section 2.2 / 11.1-J of the 2018 DIRTcar Racing Rule Book.