The 2025 World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car season kicks off at Volusia Speedway Park with the 54th Annual Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, featuring four consecutive nights of racing from February 5-8.

Key Highlights:

• Opening night features a $12,000-to-win show on Wednesday
• Saturday's finale offers a $20,000 prize
• Competitors will race for the coveted Big Gator trophy and accompanying point fund

Notable Storylines:

David Gravel's Title Defense

• Defending champion seeking to become sixth driver with back-to-back titles
• Has won 5 Volusia races with Big Game Motorsports
• Current Big Gator trophy holder, aiming for record fourth title

Veteran Presence

• Donny Schatz leads with 24 Volusia victories
• Carson Macedo, Sheldon Haudenschild, and Logan Schuchart each have multiple wins

Rookie Battle Six rookies competing for Kevin Gobrecht Rookie of the Year:

• Cole Macedo (TwoC Racing)
• Garet Williamson (Fischer Motorsports)
• Chris Windom (Sides Motorsports)
• Skylar Gee (Logan Fenton Racing)
• Zach Hampton (Bill Rose Racing)
• Hunter Schuerenberg (Vermeer Motorsports)

Special Appearances

• Christopher Bell returns in the Kreitz Racing No. 69K
• Notable competitors include Anthony Macri, Danny Dietrich, Justin Peck, and Brian Brown

Schedule Overview:

• Wednesday-Saturday, February 5-8, 2025
• Location: Volusia Speedway Park, Barberville, FL
• Four consecutive nights of racing
• Part of 90-race nationwide tour

The event marks the beginning of the 48th World of Outlaws season, launching a coast-to-coast journey that will showcase the best Sprint Car racing in the world.

[Full 2025 schedule details included but formatted for brevity]

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