The DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals returns to Volusia Speedway Park for its sixth annual edition, featuring an action-packed Late Model racing program from January 22-25, 2025.

The four-day event showcases three divisions of Late Model racing at the "World's Fastest Half Mile":

• 602 Late Models
• Crate Racin' USA (CRUSA) 604 Late Models
• World of Outlaws Late Models

Event Schedule:

• Wednesday: Practice sessions
• Thursday/Friday: Qualifying and split Features
  • 602 Late Models: $1,000 to win
  • Pro Late Models: $1,500 to win
• Saturday Finals:
  • 602 Late Models: $3,000 to win
  • 604 Late Models: $10,000 to win

Key Storylines:

1. Points Battle

• Jimmy Thomas leads CRUSA Winter Shootout standings
• Only 10 points separate top 5 competitors
• Sam Seawright trails by just 4 points

2. Track Champions Return

• Mikey Kopka: 2024 604 Late Model champion
• Kale VanSickle: 15-year-old 2024 champion with three Feature wins

3. Rising Stars

• Hayden Cardwell makes Volusia debut
• Previous winners include Kyle Bronson and Cody Overton
• Platform for emerging talent in Late Model racing

The top 20 drivers in points from each division qualify for Saturday's Feature events, promising intense competition throughout the weekend.

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