The 2025 DIRTcar UMP Modified Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park saw six different drivers claim victory, with Mike McKinney and Brad DeYoung earning their first Golden Gator trophies, bringing the total count of different winners to 98.

Feature Winners and Highlights:

Feature #1: Mike McKinney captured his first Gator trophy after leading all 20 laps, holding off Trevor Neville's late-race charge.

Feature #2: Cole Falloway earned his fourth Gator trophy after an intense battle with Gregory Moore, taking the lead on Lap 13.

Feature #3: Brad DeYoung secured his first-ever Volusia win, overtaking Brian Ruhlman with a bold top-side move midway through the race.

Feature #4: Curt Spalding dominated his feature, building a five-second lead before claiming his third career DIRTcar Nationals Golden Gator.

Feature #5: Will Krup finally broke through after multiple podium finishes, passing Kyle Strickler with six laps remaining for the win.

Feature #6: Michael Long piloted his new Longhorn Chassis to victory, successfully defending against Cole Czarneski's late-race pressure.

Key Takeaways:

• McKinney and DeYoung joined the Golden Gator winners list for the first time
• Falloway extended his impressive Volusia record with his fourth win
• Spalding continued his strong 2025 campaign with another dominant performance
• Krup overcame previous runner-up finishes to secure victory
• Long proved successful with his new chassis setup

The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds continue their Big Gator points chase with six more features scheduled for the following day.

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