BARBERVILLE, FL (January 20, 2026) – The “Late Model Palooza” is back.
For the seventh time, Volusia Speedway Park will open its doors for multiple divisions of dirt Late Models to tackle for three nights in the 2026 edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals from Wednesday-Saturday, Jan. 21-24.
The seventh edition of the track’s opening weekend will feature World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTVision, Crate Racin’ USA (CRUSA) 604 Late Models, and 602 Late Models each night, starting with open practice for all teams on Wednesday.
While each night of Sunshine Nationals will feature a complete program for the Outlaws, Thursday and Friday will see CRUSA and 602 Late Models competing in split Features to gain event points. The 604 Late Models will compete for $1,500-to-win, while the 602 Late Models will race for a $1,000 payday.
The top 20 in event points from the two divisions after Friday will clinch a guaranteed position in Saturday night’s Features. The finale’s program will begin with Last Chance Showdowns, then close with 20 laps and $3,000 up for grabs in the 602 Late Models, along with 30 laps and a $10,000 prize in the 604 Late Models. For more information about the World of Outlaws, you can click the link below.
WHAT TO WATCH FOR: DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals Opens Late Model Season at Volusia Speedway Park
BARBERVILLE, FL (January 20, 2026) – The “Late Model Palooza” is back.
For the seventh time, Volusia Speedway Park will open its doors for multiple divisions of dirt Late Models to tackle for three nights in the 2026 edition of DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals from Wednesday-Saturday, Jan. 21-24.
The seventh edition of the track’s opening weekend will feature World of Outlaws Late Models presented by DIRTVision, Crate Racin’ USA (CRUSA) 604 Late Models, and 602 Late Models each night, starting with open practice for all teams on Wednesday.
While each night of Sunshine Nationals will feature a complete program for the Outlaws, Thursday and Friday will see CRUSA and 602 Late Models competing in split Features to gain event points. The 604 Late Models will compete for $1,500-to-win, while the 602 Late Models will race for a $1,000 payday.
The top 20 in event points from the two divisions after Friday will clinch a guaranteed position in Saturday night’s Features. The finale’s program will begin with Last Chance Showdowns, then close with 20 laps and $3,000 up for grabs in the 602 Late Models, along with 30 laps and a $10,000 prize in the 604 Late Models. For more information about the World of Outlaws, you can click the link below.
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