BLUE COLLAR MAN: Erb grabs first DIRTcar Nationals Gator at Volusia
NASCAR Cup Series Champion Alan Kulwicki once said, “In every aspect of life, have a game plan and do your best to achieve it.”
Dennis Erb Jr. knew he had to master Turns 1 and 2 if he wanted a gator. He wasted no time executing his game plan, thundering past Frank Heckenast Jr. in the middle of the Volusia Speedway Park surface.
It’s a lead he’d never relinquish—fending off challenges from Brandon Sheppard and Chase Junghans to score his first World of Outlaws CASE Construction Equipment Late Models win of 2022 Friday night at DIRTcar Nationals.
“I mean, we were able to get the lead and roll off through that middle on the start,” Erb said. “We kept going real good and had a good start. After that, the car was working good, and we just had to keep hitting our marks and keep the rest of them behind us.”
The path toward his 10th career Series triumph in his 250th start wasn’t clear for the Late Model veteran. Erb and defending champion Brandon Sheppard gave the fans at “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile” an epic battle for the lead around the Feature’s halfway point.
The reigning champion swung high while Erb held his ground on the bottom, gaining enough momentum to pull ahead as a caution came out on Lap 25.
“I saw him out there and started to get a little worried,” Erb said. “I started to try and carry a little more speed through [Turns} 1 and 2. I knew [Sheppard] was pretty much committed up there, so I knew if I could beat him on the bottom, we were in pretty good shape.”
Sheppard faded to fourth at the checkered flag. The four-time Series champion stated he stayed on the top side of the racetrack for too long after Erb pulled away.
“[Erb] was swinging out a little bit wider after he knew I was there,” Sheppard said. “I stayed out there a little bit too long after he got out there ahead of me. I should’ve moved down behind him and kept my left rear tire underneath me.
“Instead, I stayed a little too long, and then I overheated it. I was trying to move around, and it wasn’t as good. After a couple of guys got by me, I was able to get down there and cool my left rear tire off, and I drove back to them.”
Sheppard wasn’t the only driver who tried to dethrone Erb from the lead. Chase Junghans quickly closed on the top spot in the final laps but fell short.
The Manhattan, KS driver used patience early in the race before unleashing speed toward the end.
“I just bided my time and tried not to blow my tires off this thing and keep it under me,” Junghans said. “Those lap cars kind of got in the way at the end, but that’s how it goes. Luckily, we’re just up here getting interviewed.”
Once Junghans saw Sheppard’s line ahead of him, his decision to go to the outside paid off, leading to his first podium finish of the season.
“I saw Sheppard running the top, and I was like kind of pinching the corner on the bottom,” Junghans said. “So, I said screw it, I’ll go up there, and kind of follow him. I chose his line a little bit, but I’d kind of turn off the top and try to drive straight down the hill, and it seemed like that’s where I’d gain a bunch of ground.”
Three-time Series Champion Darrell Lanigan finished third for the second straight night. The Union, KY driver’s car came to life in the final 15 laps, leading him to another top three.
“We just gave it all we got,” Lanigan said. “We had a little bit of a chance there, and it was coming back to us a little bit. We just got up on the wheel and tried to make something happen.
“I just can’t run where I want to on the racetrack yet, and if we get our car right, I think we’ll be able to run up front.”
Dale McDowell, the leading World of Outlaws CASE Late Models winner in 2022, rounded out the top five.
Dennis Erb Jr.’s game plan worked to perfection Friday night, proving a good start can lead to glory on the racetrack. It’s a start that could position him toward a run at a championship at the end of the season.
UP NEXT: The battle for the “Big Gator” trophy ends Saturday night at Volusia Speedway Park in a 40 lap, $10,000-to-win finale. For Tickets: CLICK HERE. The Super DIRTcar Series will also hand out a “Big Gator.”
Devin Moran leads the DIRTcar Nationals standings—37 points ahead of Chris Madden. McDowell and Sheppard are tied for third—54 points behind Moran.
Madden is currently the World of Outlaws CASE Late Models point leader—10 points ahead of Dale McDowell.
CASE Construction Equipment Feature (40 Laps): 1. 28-Dennis Erb Jr[2]; 2. 18-Chase Junghans[7]; 3. 29-Darrell Lanigan[4]; 4. 1-Brandon Sheppard[5]; 5. 17M-Dale McDowell[6]; 6. 44-Chris Madden[8]; 7. 16-Tyler Bruening[9]; 8. 71-Hudson O’Neal[17]; 9. 25-Shane Clanton[14]; 10. 9-Devin Moran[20]; 11. 99JR-Frank Heckenast Jr[1]; 12. 81E-Tanner English[11]; 13. 6-Nick Hoffman[22]; 14. 20RT-Ricky Thornton Jr[18]; 15. 11-Gordy Gundaker[30]; 16. 157-Mike Marlar[13]; 17. 111V-Max Blair[21]; 18. 99B-Boom Briggs[26]; 19. 1R-Josh Richards[27]; 20. 45-Kyle Hammer[29]; 21. 89-Ashton Winger[10]; 22. 46-Earl Pearson Jr[16]; 23. 3S-Brian Shirley[23]; 24. 25B-Mike Benedum[15]; 25. B1-Brent Larson[28]; 26. 11H-Spencer Hughes[12]; 27. 10-Garrett Smith[24]; 28. 76-Brandon Overton[3]; 29. 33M-Michael Norris[19]; 30. 19R-Ryan Gustin[25] FOX FACTORY HARD CHARGER: Gordy Gundaker [+15]
[Read More]| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | 40 | 0.000 | 39 | Running | 150 | $10,000 |
| 2 | 7 | +5 | 18 | Chase Junghans | 40 | -0.861 | Running | 146 | $6,000 | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 29 | Darrell Lanigan | 40 | -1.647 | Running | 144 | $3,500 | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 1 | Brandon Sheppard | 40 | -1.990 | 1 | Running | 142 | $2,800 |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 17M | Dale McDowell | 40 | -2.573 | Running | 140 | $2,500 | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 44 | Chris Madden | 40 | -3.088 | Running | 138 | $2,300 | |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | 40 | -3.738 | Running | 136 | $2,200 | |
| 8 | 17 | +9 | 71 | Hudson O'Neal | 40 | -5.480 | Running | 134 | $2,100 | |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | 25 | Shane Clanton | 40 | -6.219 | Running | 132 | $2,050 | |
| 10 | 20 | +10 | 9 | Devin Moran | 40 | -6.815 | Running | 130 | $2,000 | |
| 11 | 1 | -10 | 99JR | Frank Heckenast Jr | 40 | -8.272 | Running | 128 | $1,600 | |
| 12 | 11 | -1 | 81E | Tanner English | 40 | -8.811 | Running | 126 | $1,400 | |
| 13 | 22 | +9 | 6 | Nick Hoffman | 40 | -9.605 | Running | 124 | $1,200 | |
| 14 | 18 | +4 | 20RT | Ricky Thornton Jr. | 40 | -10.430 | Running | 122 | $1,100 | |
| 15 | 30 | +15 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | 40 | -11.118 | Running | 120 | $110 | |
| 16 | 13 | -3 | 157 | Mike Marlar | 40 | -12.318 | Running | 118 | $1,000 | |
| 17 | 21 | +4 | 111V | Max Blair | 40 | -13.143 | Running | 116 | $1,000 | |
| 18 | 26 | +8 | 99B | Boom Briggs | 40 | -14.132 | Running | 114 | $1,000 | |
| 19 | 27 | +8 | 1R | Josh Richards | 40 | -15.358 | Running | 112 | $110 | |
| 20 | 29 | +9 | 45 | Kyle Hammer | 40 | -16.225 | Running | 110 | $110 | |
| 21 | 10 | -11 | 89 | Ashton Winger | 40 | -17.333 | Running | 108 | $1,000 | |
| 22 | 16 | -6 | 46 | Earl Pearson Jr | 40 | -17.725 | Running | 106 | $1,000 | |
| 23 | 23 | 0 | 3S | Brian Shirley | 40 | -18.067 | Running | 104 | $1,000 | |
| 24 | 15 | -9 | 25B | Mike Benedum | 40 | -19.039 | Running | 102 | $1,000 | |
| 25 | 28 | +3 | B1 | Brent Larson | 40 | -19.951 | Running | 102 | $110 | |
| 26 | 12 | -14 | 11H | Spencer Hughes | 39 | -1 Laps | Running | 102 | $1,000 | |
| 27 | 24 | -3 | 10 | Garrett Smith | 38 | -2 Laps | Running | 102 | $1,000 | |
| 28 | 3 | -25 | 76 | Brandon Overton | 32 | -8 Laps | DNF | 102 | $1,000 | |
| 29 | 19 | -10 | 33M | Michael Norris | 18 | -22 Laps | DNF | 102 | $1,000 | |
| 30 | 25 | -5 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | 9 | -31 Laps | DNF | 102 | $1,000 |
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 33M | Michael Norris | 10 | 0.000 | 10 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Nick Hoffman | 10 | -1.905 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 45 | Kyle Hammer | 10 | -2.554 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 99B | Boom Briggs | 10 | -3.713 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 5 | 5 | 0 | 32 | Chris Simpson | 10 | -4.814 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 99 | Dylan Thompson | 10 | -5.999 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | 10 | -7.426 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 58 | Mark Whitener | 10 | -8.506 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 30 | Todd Cooney | 10 | -9.995 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 31 | Tyler Millwood | 10 | -10.273 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 11 | 13 | +2 | 36 | Logan Martin | 10 | -10.878 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 12 | 10 | -2 | 94 | Jason Miller | 10 | -13.119 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 13 | 14 | +1 | 0G | Deshawn Gingerich | 10 | -16.515 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 14 | 12 | -2 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | 0 | -10 Laps | DNS | 0 | $0 |
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 9 | Devin Moran | 10 | 0.000 | 10 | Running | 0 | $0 |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 3S | Brian Shirley | 10 | -1.757 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | 10 | -2.067 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | 10 | -2.423 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 5 | 9 | +4 | 76N | Blair Nothdurft | 10 | -3.888 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 6 | 4 | -2 | 44B | Colten Burdette | 10 | -4.487 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | 1T | Tyler Erb | 10 | -4.692 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | 11B | Eli Beets | 10 | -5.278 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 9 | 6 | -3 | 6S | Blake Spencer | 10 | -6.123 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 10 | 8 | -2 | 38 | Garrett Mosley | 10 | -6.135 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 11 | 14 | +3 | 33 | Jeff Mathews | 10 | -7.442 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 12 | 11 | -1 | 14R | Reid Millard | 10 | -8.233 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 13 | 12 | -1 | 14JR | Trey Mills | 5 | -5 Laps | DNF | 90 | $110 | |
| 14 | 13 | -1 | 14 | Chad Walter | 1 | -9 Laps | DNF | 90 | $110 |
| POS | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps | Behind | Led | Status | Points | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 111V | Max Blair | 0 | 0.000 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 10 | Garrett Smith | 0 | -0.183 | Running | 0 | $0 | |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 0 | -0.451 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 4 | 1 | -3 | 1R | Josh Richards | 0 | -2.428 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 5 | 13 | +8 | 39 | Tim McCreadie | 0 | -2.630 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 6 | 2 | -4 | 2 | Dan Stone | 0 | -2.872 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 7 | 7 | 0 | 130 | Chase Osterhoff | 0 | -3.598 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 8 | 6 | -2 | 14M | Morgan Bagley | 0 | -3.628 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 9 | 12 | +3 | 18D | Daulton Wilson | 0 | 33.507 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 10 | 11 | +1 | 22AD | Jacob Ulrich | 0 | 138.121 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 11 | 9 | -2 | 97C | Cody Overton | 0 | 162.087 | Running | 90 | $110 | |
| 12 | 8 | -4 | B1 | Brent Larson | 0 | 162.087 | DNS | 90 | $110 | |
| 13 | 10 | -3 | 97 | Cade Dillard | 0 | 162.087 | DNS | 90 | $110 |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 | Darrell Lanigan | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 3 | +1 | 18 | Chase Junghans | 8 | -0.882 | Running | |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 157 | Mike Marlar | 8 | -1.820 | Running | |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | 33M | Michael Norris | 8 | -4.568 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 99B | Boom Briggs | 8 | -5.639 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 32 | Chris Simpson | 8 | -6.358 | Running | |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 99 | Dylan Thompson | 8 | -6.676 | Running | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 58 | Mark Whitener | 8 | -8.128 | Running | |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 31 | Tyler Millwood | 8 | -9.573 | Running | |
| 10 | 10 | 0 | 36 | Logan Martin | 8 | -9.951 | Running |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Brandon Sheppard | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | 8 | -1.668 | Running | |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 25B | Mike Benedum | 8 | -3.821 | Running | |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 6 | Nick Hoffman | 8 | -5.523 | Running | |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 45 | Kyle Hammer | 8 | -6.014 | Running | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | 8 | -7.282 | Running | |
| 7 | 10 | +3 | 30 | Todd Cooney | 8 | -8.588 | Running | |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 94 | Jason Miller | 8 | -11.524 | Running | |
| 9 | 9 | 0 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | 3 | -5 Laps | DNF | |
| 10 | 4 | -6 | 0G | Deshawn Gingerich | 0 | -8 Laps | DNS |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 99JR | Frank Heckenast Jr | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 81E | Tanner English | 8 | -1.321 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 71 | Hudson O'Neal | 8 | -2.186 | Running | |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 9 | Devin Moran | 8 | -2.354 | Running | |
| 5 | 7 | +2 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | 8 | -3.388 | Running | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 11B | Eli Beets | 8 | -5.628 | Running | |
| 7 | 8 | +1 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | 8 | -6.096 | Running | |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | 76N | Blair Nothdurft | 8 | -6.725 | Running | |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 14R | Reid Millard | 8 | -8.317 | Running | |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 14 | Chad Walter | 8 | -9.437 | Running |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 76 | Brandon Overton | 8 | 0.000 | 5 | Running |
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 44 | Chris Madden | 8 | -1.396 | 3 | Running |
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 25 | Shane Clanton | 8 | -2.443 | Running | |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 3S | Brian Shirley | 8 | -3.997 | Running | |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 44B | Colten Burdette | 8 | -5.744 | Running | |
| 6 | 7 | +1 | 6S | Blake Spencer | 8 | -5.894 | Running | |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 38 | Garrett Mosley | 8 | -8.235 | Running | |
| 8 | 10 | +2 | 1T | Tyler Erb | 8 | -9.076 | Running | |
| 9 | 8 | -1 | 14JR | Trey Mills | 8 | -10.511 | Running | |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 33 | Jeff Mathews | 8 | -12.306 | Running |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 89 | Ashton Winger | 8 | -0.858 | Running | |
| 3 | 5 | +2 | 46 | Earl Pearson Jr | 8 | -1.359 | Running | |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | 1R | Josh Richards | 8 | -2.321 | Running | |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 111V | Max Blair | 8 | -2.889 | Running | |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 15 | Donny Schatz | 8 | -3.856 | Running | |
| 7 | 9 | +2 | 130 | Chase Osterhoff | 8 | -4.652 | Running | |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 97C | Cody Overton | 8 | -6.254 | Running | |
| 9 | 10 | +1 | 22AD | Jacob Ulrich | 8 | -7.380 | Running | |
| 10 | 2 | -8 | 39 | Tim McCreadie | 5 | -3 Laps | DNS |
| Pos. | Start | +/- | # | Driver | Laps Completed | Behind | Laps Led | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 17M | Dale McDowell | 8 | 0.000 | 8 | Running |
| 2 | 5 | +3 | 11H | Spencer Hughes | 8 | -2.889 | Running | |
| 3 | 4 | +1 | 20RT | Ricky Thornton Jr. | 8 | -5.117 | Running | |
| 4 | 2 | -2 | 2 | Dan Stone | 8 | -5.176 | Running | |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 10 | Garrett Smith | 8 | -5.858 | Running | |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 14M | Morgan Bagley | 8 | -6.704 | Running | |
| 7 | 6 | -1 | B1 | Brent Larson | 8 | -9.342 | Running | |
| 8 | 9 | +1 | 97 | Cade Dillard | 5 | -3 Laps | DNF | |
| 9 | 7 | -2 | 18D | Daulton Wilson | 0 | -8 Laps | DNS |
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 29 | Darrell Lanigan | Union, KY | 16.831 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 2 | 1 | Brandon Sheppard | New Berlin, IL | 16.856 | -0.025 |
| 3 | 3 | 99JR | Frank Heckenast Jr | Frankfort, IL | 16.969 | -0.138 |
| 4 | 25 | 157 | Mike Marlar | Winfield, TN | 16.995 | -0.164 |
| 5 | 1 | 16 | Tyler Bruening | Decorah, IA | 17.069 | -0.238 |
| 6 | 28 | 81E | Tanner English | Benton, KY | 17.079 | -0.248 |
| 7 | 18 | 18 | Chase Junghans | Manhattan, KS | 17.092 | -0.261 |
| 8 | 19 | 45 | Kyle Hammer | Clinton, IL | 17.101 | -0.270 |
| 9 | 20 | 9 | Devin Moran | Dresden, OH | 17.116 | -0.285 |
| 10 | 17 | 99 | Dylan Thompson | Paducah, KY | 17.135 | -0.304 |
| 11 | 14 | 0G | Deshawn Gingerich | Dover, PA | 17.165 | -0.334 |
| 12 | 4 | 71 | Hudson O'Neal | Martinsville, IN | 17.173 | -0.342 |
| 13 | 15 | 33M | Michael Norris | Sarver, PA | 17.204 | -0.373 |
| 14 | 10 | 25B | Mike Benedum | Salem, WV | 17.223 | -0.392 |
| 15 | 26 | 76N | Blair Nothdurft | Renner, SD | 17.237 | -0.406 |
| 16 | 23 | 99B | Boom Briggs | Bear Lake, PA | 17.300 | -0.469 |
| 17 | 30 | 6 | Nick Hoffman | Mooresville, NC | 17.332 | -0.501 |
| 18 | 13 | 11B | Eli Beets | Knoxville, TN | 17.338 | -0.507 |
| 19 | 24 | 31 | Tyler Millwood | Kingston, GA | 17.401 | -0.570 |
| 20 | 27 | 11 | Gordy Gundaker | St. Charles, MO | 17.409 | -0.578 |
| 21 | 29 | 8 | Kyle Strickler | Mooresville, NC | 17.432 | -0.601 |
| 22 | 22 | 32 | Chris Simpson | Oxford, IA | 17.465 | -0.634 |
| 23 | 5 | 94 | Jason Miller | Berryville, VA | 17.466 | -0.635 |
| 24 | 11 | 40B | Kyle Bronson | Brandon, FL | 17.470 | -0.639 |
| 25 | 6 | 58 | Mark Whitener | Middleburg, FL | 17.568 | -0.737 |
| 26 | 12 | 19R | Ryan Gustin | Marshalltown, IA | 17.604 | -0.773 |
| 27 | 16 | 14 | Chad Walter | Jacksonville, MO | 17.870 | -1.039 |
| 28 | 21 | 36 | Logan Martin | West Plains, MO | 17.947 | -1.116 |
| 29 | 8 | 30 | Todd Cooney | Des Moines, IA | 18.056 | -1.225 |
| 30 | 7 | 14R | Reid Millard | Jefferson City, MO | 18.114 | -1.283 |
| POS | Start | Car | Driver | Hometown | Time | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 76 | Brandon Overton | Evans, GA | 16.487 | 0.000 |
| 2 | 10 | 28 | Dennis Erb Jr | Carpentersville, IL | 16.520 | -0.033 |
| 3 | 17 | 17M | Dale McDowell | Chickamauga, GA | 16.994 | -0.507 |
| 4 | 7 | 44 | Chris Madden | Gray Court, SC | 17.048 | -0.561 |
| 5 | 29 | 39 | Tim McCreadie | Watertown, NY | 17.054 | -0.567 |
| 6 | 22 | 2 | Dan Stone | Thompson, PA | 17.102 | -0.615 |
| 7 | 15 | 25 | Shane Clanton | Zebulon, GA | 17.117 | -0.630 |
| 8 | 4 | 111V | Max Blair | Centerville, PA | 17.122 | -0.635 |
| 9 | 28 | 10 | Garrett Smith | Eatonton, GA | 17.173 | -0.686 |
| 10 | 21 | 3S | Brian Shirley | Chatham, IL | 17.185 | -0.698 |
| 11 | 27 | 89 | Ashton Winger | Senoia, GA | 17.210 | -0.723 |
| 12 | 9 | 20RT | Ricky Thornton Jr. | Adel, IA | 17.217 | -0.730 |
| 13 | 16 | 38 | Garrett Mosley | Lawtey, FL | 17.336 | -0.849 |
| 14 | 26 | 46 | Earl Pearson Jr | Jacksonville, FL | 17.359 | -0.872 |
| 15 | 5 | 11H | Spencer Hughes | Meridian, MS | 17.378 | -0.891 |
| 16 | 24 | 44B | Colten Burdette | Parkersburg, WV | 17.403 | -0.916 |
| 17 | 1 | 15 | Donny Schatz | Fargo, ND | 17.419 | -0.932 |
| 18 | 18 | B1 | Brent Larson | Lake Elmo, MN | 17.419 | -0.932 |
| 19 | 19 | 6S | Blake Spencer | St Augustine, FL | 17.425 | -0.938 |
| 20 | 23 | 97C | Cody Overton | Evans, GA | 17.462 | -0.975 |
| 21 | 20 | 18D | Daulton Wilson | Fayetteville, NC | 17.507 | -1.020 |
| 22 | 14 | 14JR | Trey Mills | St. Augustine, FL | 17.547 | -1.060 |
| 23 | 25 | 1R | Josh Richards | Shinnston, WV | 17.563 | -1.076 |
| 24 | 3 | 14M | Morgan Bagley | Longview, TX | 17.639 | -1.152 |
| 25 | 8 | 33 | Jeff Mathews | Brandon, FL | 17.648 | -1.161 |
| 26 | 2 | 130 | Chase Osterhoff | Kankakee, IL | 17.663 | -1.176 |
| 27 | 11 | 97 | Cade Dillard | Robeline, LA | 17.687 | -1.200 |
| 28 | 13 | 1T | Tyler Erb | New Waverly, TX | 17.793 | -1.306 |
| 29 | 12 | 22AD | Jacob Ulrich | Sand Springs, OK | 18.768 | -2.281 |
DIRTcar Nationals
February 7, 2022 to February 19, 2022
Volusia Speedway Park
1500 East State Road 40
Barberville, FL
Event Description
Kick off the 2022 racing season with two full weeks of racing in Florida at Volusia Speedway Park!
Series Racing
World of Outlaws Late Model Series Super DIRTcar Series
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: 15.141 sec. by Billy Moyer on Feb. 20, 2012
To Win Amount
$10,000.00
Feature Laps Length
40
Event Schedule
1PM Pit Gates open
5PM Grandstand Gates open
5:15PM Hot Laps/Qualifying
7PM RACING
Latest Schedule
*All times Eastern
Event Hashtag
#DIRTcarNats
TICKETS
Parking Cost
General Parking Free
Camping Availability
electric hookup, non-electric, onsite, sanitary facility, showers
Camping Cost
$25 a day for dry camping, $50 for hook-up, $75 for electric/water/sewer.
Super DIRTcar Series
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
Credit Card Use
Pit Gate, Ticket Window
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
$25 a day for dry camping, $50 for hook-up, $75 for electric/water/sewer.
Closest Airport
Daytona International Airport
Other Airport
Orlando Sanford
Volusia Speedway Park
1500 East State Road 40
Barberville, FL
Track Phone
(386) 985-4402
Track Email
[email protected]
Track Size & Type
0.500; dirt 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
1HUDDY: O’Neal gets first World of Outlaws win, becomes 100th Series winner; McCreadie awarded Big Gator
Heavy persistent rain cancels Friday’s portion of DIRTcar Nationals during Week 2
SMOOTH MOVE: Bobby Pierce Wins DIRTcar Nationals Last Lap Thriller
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: World of Outlaws Late Models Prepare for 52nd DIRTcar Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park
CARVING A NEW PATH: Brandon Sheppard Navigates Switch to Longhorn Chassis, Prepares for DIRTcar Nationals
GATOR MASTER: Devin Moran Looks to Continue Volusia Winning Streak For Third Straight Big Gator Title
A NEW JOURNEY: Johnny Scott Embarks on First Full Tour with World of Outlaws
SMOOTH LEARNER: Bobby Pierce Battles Learning Curve, Prepares for DIRTcar Nationals
