Pittman Powers to Opening Night Victory at Volusia Speedway Park’s DIRTcar Nationals

BARBERVILLE, FL – Daryn Pittman is no stranger to winning at Volusia Speedway Park. However, when he pulled his Sprint Car into Victory Lane during the opening night of the World of Outlaws NOS® Energy Drink Sprint Car Series at the DIRTcar Nationals it was like a first win.

NOS Energy Drink dawned Victory Lane for the first time as the new title sponsor of the Series, but the biggest change for Pittman was the car he drove to the win – the legendary Roth Motorsports No. 83.

“There is nothing better than starting the year off with a win,” said Pittman, who won for the 82nd time in his World of Outlaws career. “It’s hard to do. Everyone of these wins is hard to come by. But to start the season off like this, I don’t think we could have scripted it any better.”

For the past six years, Pittman drove the No. 9 for Kasey Kahne Racing – winning his only Series championship in 2013, his first year with the team. He lost that ride at the end of 2018, as car owner Kasey Kahne planned to run more Sprint Car races this year. Losing that ride didn’t put any more pressure on him to perform, though. The pressure is always there.

“I put enough pressure on myself every day, no matter who I’m driving for or what I’m racing,” Pittman said. “At my age (40), I’m not young anymore. The truth is, you have too many bad seasons and you get to my age, people start wondering ‘Man has he lost it or not?’. I just have pressure on myself to get out there and perform.”

Pittman added his goal with Roth Motorsports is to build a long-lasting, competitive program.

He showed speed all day, qualifying second, finishing second in his Heat Race and finishing third in the DIRTVision Fast Pass Dash – behind fellow Oklahoma-natives Shane Stewart in the CJB Motorsports No. 5 car and Christopher Bell in the Swindell SpeedLab No. 39 car, who he battled for the win during the 30-lap caution free Feature.

Stewart, who is also in a new ride this year with the CJB Motorsports team, shot to the lead on the opening lap of the Feature. He utilized the top side of the track to his advantage most of the night, holding off attacks by Bell and Pittman for the lead. He switched to the bottom of the track for a few laps, allowing Bell, on the high side, to make his best attempt to steal the lead. Bell was able to pull side-by-side with Stewart, but never able to clear him.

Bell and Pittman traded second-place a few times throughout the race. By lap 15, Pittman was able to clear Bell for second, utilizing the traction at the bottom of the track.

Sticking to the bottom, Pittman began to reel in Stewart, who had entered lap traffic. With 10 laps to go, Stewart looked to have the race under control, keeping a healthy distance between he and Pittman while maneuvering through lap cars. Until five laps later.

Coming off turn four on the high side, Stewart’s run was disrupted by a slower lap car, allowing Pittman to get underneath him in turn one, then clearing him on the backstretch. Once Pittman stole the lead, Stewart was unable to challenge for it back and had to settle for second.

“I wish I had a couple of them laps back,” Stewart said. “I got caught behind (Jason) Sides, and I wasn’t really sure what to do. And to win these races you can’t make little mistakes like that. We had a solid night. This car has been fast since I’ve set foot in it and I’m really excited about this year.”

Bell finished third, ahead of Brad Sweet in fourth and Donny Schatz in fifth. However, Schatz and David Gravel – also in a new ride this year – tied coming to the line for fifth. Schatz was awarded fifth, because per Series rules, going back to the previous lap Schatz was ahead of Gravel.

Gravel did earn the KSE Racing Hard Charger honor, coming from 17th to sixth.

For Pittman, while he is dealing with a lot of new, Friday night’s win is the start to showing people he will be a threat to win every night, he said.

World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series action at the DIRTcar Nationals resumes tomorrow at Volusia Speedway Park. As always, you can catch all the action from the Nationals and the World of Outlaws on DIRTVision.com.

HIGHLIGHTS

ABBREVIATED RESULTS FROM VOLUSIA SPEEDWAY PARK, FEB 8, 2019 

NOS Energy Drink Feature (30 Laps): 1. 83-Daryn Pittman [3][$10,000]; 2. 5-Shane Stewart [1][$5,500]; 3. 39-Christopher Bell [2][$3,200]; 4. 49-Brad Sweet [5][$2,800]; 5. 15-Donny Schatz [10][$2,500]; 6. 41-David Gravel [17][$2,300]; 7. 21-Brian Brown [4][$2,200]; 8. 5W-Lucas Wolfe [6][$2,100]; 9. 2-Carson Macedo [8][$2,050]; 10. 26-Cory Eliason [11][$2,000]; 11. 87-Aaron Reutzel [12][$1,500]; 12. 1S-Logan Schuchart [14][$1,200]; 13. 71-Parker Price-Miller [16][$1,100]; 14. 13-Paul McMahan [13][$1,050]; 15. 11K-Kraig Kinser [23][$1,000]; 16. 70X-Spencer Bayston [7][$900]; 17. 18-Ian Madsen [9][$800]; 18. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild [25][$]; 19. 17W-Shane Golobic [19][$800]; 20. 7S-Jason Sides [22][$800]; 21. 7K-Cale Conley [21][$800]; 22. 19-Brent Marks [26][$]; 23. 70-Brock Zearfoss [15][$800]; 24. 1A-Jacob Allen [24][$800]; 25. 33M-Mason Daniel [20][$800]; 26. 49X-Tim Shaffer [18][$800]; Lap Leaders: Shane Stewart 1-15, Daryn Pittman 16-30; KSE Hard Charger Award: 41-David Gravel[+12]

Qualifying: 1. 18-Ian Madsen, 13.024; 2. 83-Daryn Pittman, 13.097; 3. 70X-Spencer Bayston, 13.11; 4. 39-Christopher Bell, 13.121; 5. 2-Carson Macedo, 13.133; 6. 49-Brad Sweet, 13.188; 7. 21-Brian Brown, 13.225; 8. 1K-Kyle Larson, 13.238; 9. 13-Paul McMahan, 13.302; 10. 1S-Logan Schuchart, 13.309; 11. 26-Cory Eliason, 13.341; 12. 11K-Kraig Kinser, 13.405; 13. 5-Shane Stewart, 13.433; 14. 15-Donny Schatz, 13.439; 15. 7K-Cale Conley, 13.441; 16. 33M-Mason Daniel, 13.52; 17. 41-David Gravel, 13.501; 18. 49X-Tim Shaffer, 13.535; 19. 1A-Jacob Allen, 13.552; 20. 5W-Lucas Wolfe, 13.598; 21. 9-Kasey Kahne, 13.601; 22. 7S-Jason Sides, 13.634; 23. 17W-Shane Golobic, 13.706; 24. 71-Parker Price-Miller, 13.752; 25. 19-Brent Marks, 13.77; 26. 17-Sheldon Haudenschild, 13.771; 27. 48-Danny Dietrich, 13.786; 28. 87-Aaron Reutzel, 13.859; 29. J4-John Garvin, 13.875; 30. 84-Tom Harris, 13.898; 31. 70-Brock Zearfoss, 14.055; 32. K4-Chad Kemenah, 14.079; 33. 47-Brant O’Banion, 14.259

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DIRTCAR NATIONALS POINTS – SPRINT CARS:

CAR #	NAME	TOTAL POINTS	2/6/19	2/7/19	2/8/19
83	Daryn Pittman	740	246	244	250
5	Shane Stewart	726	250	230	246
41	David Gravel	720	244	238	238
49	Brad Sweet	720	228	250	242
15	Donny Schatz	714	242	232	240
1S	Logan Schuchart	712	240	246	226
13	Paul McMahan	686	230	234	222
2	Carson Macedo	686	234	220	232
87	Aaron Reutzel	682	232	222	228
49X	Tim Shaffer	674	236	240	198
71	Parker Price-Miller	656	206	226	224
17	Sheldon Haudenschild	654	222	218	214
18	Ian Madsen	654	226	212	216
21	Brian Brown	654	216	202	236
17W	Shane Golobic	626	208	206	212
1A	Jacob Allen	622	204	216	202
39	Christopher Bell	620	134	242	244
11K	Kraig Kinser	586	142	224	220
26	Cory Eliason	582	212	140	230
1K	Kyle Larson	578	238	214	126
9	Kasey Kahne	570	220	208	142
5W	Lucas Wolfe	570	126	210	234
70	Brock Zearfoss	564	140	220	204
19	Brent Marks	556	214	136	206
K4	Chad Kemenah	480	218	132	130
48	Danny Dietrich	472	202	134	136
84	Tom Harris	470	132	204	134
70X	Spencer Bayston	470	114	138	218
33M	Mason Daniel	468	138	130	200
7K	Cale Conley	468	118	142	208
14	Tony Stewart	460	224	236
7S	Jason Sides	420	210		210
47	Brant O’Banion	388	128	128	132
J4	John Garvin	370	122	120	128
97	Caleb Helms	258	136	122
40	George Hobaugh	256	130	126
91S	Rob Siegel	124	124
91	Sadie Siegel	124		124
40B	David Byrne	120	120
M1	Mark Smith	116	116

WORLD OF OUTLAWS NOS ENERGY DRINK SPRINT CAR SERIES POINTS – TOP 20

Pos.	Car	Driver	Total	Diff	Wins	Top 5’s	Top 10’s	Entered	Started	Earnings
1	83	Daryn Pittman	150	0	1	1	1	1	1	$10,000
2	5	Shane Stewart	146	-4	0	1	1	1	1	$5,500
3	39	Christopher Bell	144	-6	0	1	1	1	1	$3,200
4	49	Brad Sweet	142	-8	0	1	1	1	1	$2,800
5	15	Donny Schatz	140	-10	0	1	1	1	1	$2,500
6	41	David Gravel	138	-12	0	0	1	1	1	$2,300
7	21	Brian Brown	136	-14	0	0	1	1	1	$2,200
8	5W	Lucas Wolfe	134	-16	0	0	1	1	1	$2,100
9	2	Carson Macedo	132	-18	0	0	1	1	1	$2,050
10	26	Cory Eliason	130	-20	0	0	1	1	1	$2,000
11	87	Aaron Reutzel	128	-22	0	0	0	1	1	$1,500
12	1S	Logan Schuchart	126	-24	0	0	0	1	1	$1,200
13	71	Parker Price-Miller	124	-26	0	0	0	1	1	$1,100
14	13	Paul McMahan	122	-28	0	0	0	1	1	$1,050
15	11K	Kraig Kinser	120	-30	0	0	0	1	1	$1,000
16	70X	Spencer Bayston	118	-32	0	0	0	1	1	$900
17	18	Ian Madsen	116	-34	0	0	0	1	1	$800
18	17	Sheldon Haudenschild	114	-36	0	0	0	1	1	$250
19	17W	Shane Golobic	112	-38	0	0	0	1	1	$800
20	7S	Jason Sides	110	-40	0	0	0	1	1	$800

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DIRTcar Nationals
Friday, February 08, 2019
Volusia Speedway Park
1500 East State Road 40
Barberville, Florida 32130 

Series Racing
World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series, DIRTcar UMP Modifieds

To Win Amount
$10,000.00

Grandstand Type
Bleachers, Chairbacks

Handicapped Seating Location
All Handicap seating is the first rows of each section

Pit Age Requirement
There is no age restriction in the pits. Anyone 17 years of age or younger will need to fill out a minor waiver form and be accompanied by an adult.

Pit Gate Location
East or West side of the Track.

Parking Cost
General Parking Free

Handicapped Parking Location
Handicap parking spots available. All spots are first come first serve.

Camping Availability
Electric Hookup, Non-Electric, Onsite, Sanitary Facility, Showers

Camping Cost
Single Day Dry Camp $30
Single Day Water/Electric $75 (Special Event $80)
Single Day Full Hook Up $100
Weekend Dry Camp $60
Weekend Electric/Water $150
Weekend Full Hook Up $200

To Win Amount
$10,000.00

Type of Grandstand
Bleachers, Chairbacks

Stadium Seating
Stadium seats are allowed as long as they don't conflict with the aisle behind you.

Handicapped Seating
All Handicap seating is the first rows of each section

Handicapped Parking
Handicap parking spots available. All spots are first come first serve.

Pit Age Limit
There is no age restriction in the pits. Anyone 17 years of age or younger will need to fill out a minor waiver form and be accompanied by an adult.

Pit Gate Location
East or West side of the Track.

Personal Coolers
Six-pack maximum cooler size. No alcohol. No glass.

ATMs
1

Alcohol Sales
Beer is available for purchase at the track.

Smoking Policy
No smoking in the Grandstands.


Parking Cost
General Parking Free

Camping Availability
Electric Hookup, Non-Electric, Onsite, Sanitary Facility, Showers

Camping Cost
Single Day Dry Camp $30
Single Day Water/Electric $75 (Special Event $80)
Single Day Full Hook Up $100
Weekend Dry Camp $60
Weekend Electric/Water $150
Weekend Full Hook Up $200

Volusia Speedway Park
1500 East State Road 40
Barberville, Florida 32130 

Track Phone
(386) 985-4402

Track Email
[email protected]

Track Size
0.482

Track Type
D-shaped oval

Sprint Car Track Record
12.569s by Paul McMahan on 2-10-11; 360 Sprint Car: 14.160 sec. by Brenham Crouch on Jan. 27, 2023; Non-Wing: 16.362s by Thomas Meseraull on Feb. 14, 2023

Late Model Track Record
Super: 15.100 sec. by Bobby Pierce on Jan. 19, 2024

Closest Airport
Daytona International Airport

Other Airport
Orlando Sanford

Pit Gate Location
East or West side of the Track.

Track Map

Competitor Downloads
 https://www.dirtcarmembers.com/downloads.php