Late Models Set to Invade Volusia for DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals
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.
Sunrise over dirt track at Volusia
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:
- Points Battle
- Jimmy Thomas leads CRUSA Winter Shootout standings
- Only 10 points separate top 5 competitors
- Sam Seawright trails by just 4 points
- Track Champions Return
- Mikey Kopka: 2024 604 Late Model champion
- Kale VanSickle: 15-year-old 2024 champion with three Feature wins
- 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.