DIRTcar UMP Modifieds Set for Big Gator Trophy Hunt at Volusia Nationals
DIRTcar UMP Modifieds celebrate their 20th year of competition at Volusia Speedway Park with an expanded race schedule for the 2025 Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.
Race winner holds Big Gator trophy
Modified race cars competing on dirt track
The competition begins with three nights of racing (Jan. 30-Feb. 1) alongside the American Sprint Car Series. These races count towards UMP Modified Speedweeks points but not the Big Gator Championship.
The format follows "Every Lap Matters" with Thursday and Friday Features paying $1,200-to-win. Saturday's Heat races use points from previous nights to determine the 24-car field competing for $2,500.
The Big Gator championship runs Feb. 3-8, featuring:
- Monday-Friday: Split Features paying $1,000-to-win
- Friday: Gator Qualifiers with four-car inversions
- Saturday: Last Chance Showdowns and 30-lap Championship Feature ($5,000-to-win)
Key Competitors to Watch:
- Kyle Strickler: 14-time Golden Gator winner and 2023 Big Gator champion
- Tyler Nicely: 2024 Big Gator champion with 11 Golden Gator victories
- Justin Allgaier: NASCAR Xfinity Series champion seeking fourth Golden Gator
- Kenny Wallace: Five-time Golden Gator winner
- Mike McKinney: 2024 Summit Modified Nationals champion seeking first Golden Gator
Current Speedweeks Points Leaders:
- Devin Dixon (205 points)
- Brad Deyoung (180 points)
- Kyle Strickler (176 points)
- Jason Garver (161 points)
- Todd Neiheiser (146 points)
- Cole Czarneski (145 points)
- Cole Falloway (136 points)
- Glenn Styres (128 points)
- Pete Brunton (123 points)
- Kyle Wiggins (120 points)
The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars will join the competition from Feb. 5-8.
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