Swanson puts on a clinic for second Volusia checkered flag while Seavey hauls in another Big Gator
BARBERVILLE, FL (February 10, 2025) – Jake Swanson had no plans of waiting long for his first USAC National Sprint Car win of 2026.
Last year, the Anaheim, CA native brought his own team out on the road for the first time as the Daming Swanson Motorsports No. 5T competed full-time with USAC. With a few previous campaigns under his belt, Swanson was no stranger to the tour before last year’s venture, but he battled through some bumps as he shaped his organization.
It wasn’t until the 47th of 49 races that Swanson made a visit to Victory Lane in 2025 when he topped a trip to Amarillo, TX’s Route 66 Motor Speedway. This year, it took Swanson only two nights to come out on top.
The 32-year-old absolutely dominated Tuesday’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Feature at Volusia Speedway Park. He took the lead on the sixth circuit and never looked back. Swanson’s lead ballooned as large as over seven seconds as he sliced through traffic. He simply checked out on his way to a validating victory as he continues to grow his team into a true contender.
“I’ve put my life into this race team, this program, building this stuff,” an emotional Swanson said. “There’s a lot of good people I’m doing it with. I’m confident. I know I can do it. I know I can build a race car that can do it. I’m just glad that it’s paying off. It’s finally here. I’m doing what I set out to do, and I couldn’t be happier to do it with the group I’m doing it with.”
Swanson’s efforts earned him a stout $12,000 payday. It marked his second win at the “World Fastest Half Mile” to go along with a 2023 triumph.
Behind Swanson, the runner-up spot belonged to Logan Seavey. That coupled with Monday’s win was enough to earn Seavey the DIRTcar Nationals title with USAC. The Sutter, CA driver also captured the 2024 Big Gator, making him the first driver to earn two of the trophies with USAC. Seavey has finished first or second in five of his six Volusia starts since teaming with Abacus Racing.
“Overall, it was a great few days here at Volusia,” Seavey said. “I love coming here. It’s a place that’s treated me well.”
Kevin Thomas Jr. completed the podium while Justin Grant and Briggs Danner rounded out the top five.
UP NEXT: The Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals continue Wednesday, Feb. 11 when the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds come to town to race alongside the DIRTcar Late Models. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
For the complete 2026 Volusia Speedway Park schedule, CLICK HERE.
Where can you watch every Volusia Speedway Park race? Live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
Jake Swanson Dominates Tuesday’s USAC Feature, Logan Seavey Snags Second Big Gator
Swanson puts on a clinic for second Volusia checkered flag while Seavey hauls in another Big Gator
BARBERVILLE, FL (February 10, 2025) – Jake Swanson had no plans of waiting long for his first USAC National Sprint Car win of 2026.
Last year, the Anaheim, CA native brought his own team out on the road for the first time as the Daming Swanson Motorsports No. 5T competed full-time with USAC. With a few previous campaigns under his belt, Swanson was no stranger to the tour before last year’s venture, but he battled through some bumps as he shaped his organization.
It wasn’t until the 47th of 49 races that Swanson made a visit to Victory Lane in 2025 when he topped a trip to Amarillo, TX’s Route 66 Motor Speedway. This year, it took Swanson only two nights to come out on top.
The 32-year-old absolutely dominated Tuesday’s Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Feature at Volusia Speedway Park. He took the lead on the sixth circuit and never looked back. Swanson’s lead ballooned as large as over seven seconds as he sliced through traffic. He simply checked out on his way to a validating victory as he continues to grow his team into a true contender.
“I’ve put my life into this race team, this program, building this stuff,” an emotional Swanson said. “There’s a lot of good people I’m doing it with. I’m confident. I know I can do it. I know I can build a race car that can do it. I’m just glad that it’s paying off. It’s finally here. I’m doing what I set out to do, and I couldn’t be happier to do it with the group I’m doing it with.”
Swanson’s efforts earned him a stout $12,000 payday. It marked his second win at the “World Fastest Half Mile” to go along with a 2023 triumph.
Behind Swanson, the runner-up spot belonged to Logan Seavey. That coupled with Monday’s win was enough to earn Seavey the DIRTcar Nationals title with USAC. The Sutter, CA driver also captured the 2024 Big Gator, making him the first driver to earn two of the trophies with USAC. Seavey has finished first or second in five of his six Volusia starts since teaming with Abacus Racing.
“Overall, it was a great few days here at Volusia,” Seavey said. “I love coming here. It’s a place that’s treated me well.”
Kevin Thomas Jr. completed the podium while Justin Grant and Briggs Danner rounded out the top five.
UP NEXT: The Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals continue Wednesday, Feb. 11 when the Super DIRTcar Series Big Block Modifieds come to town to race alongside the DIRTcar Late Models. For tickets, CLICK HERE.
For the complete 2026 Volusia Speedway Park schedule, CLICK HERE.
Where can you watch every Volusia Speedway Park race? Live on DIRTVision.
FEATURE RESULTS:
Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals Race Feature (30 Laps): 1. 5T-Jake Swanson[3]; 2. 57-Logan Seavey[4]; 3. 3R-Kevin Thomas Jr[6]; 4. 4-Justin Grant[7]; 5. 39-Briggs Danner[2]; 6. 20-Brady Bacon[18]; 7. 30-CJ Leary[1]; 8. 92-Chase Stockon[10]; 9. 12-Robert Ballou[14]; 10. 3P-Kyle Cummins[13]; 11. 19AZ-Mitchel Moles[9]; 12. 6T-Trey Osborne[5]; 13. 19-Hayden Reinbold[15]; 14. 14-Jadon Rogers[11]; 15. 13-Chase Howard[22]; 16. 84-Tom Harris[23]; 17. 16-Harley Burns[12]; 18. 63-Cale Coons[20]; 19. 5G-Gunnar Setser[21]; 20. 41-Ricky Lewis[8]; 21. 6-Logan Calderwood[19]; 22. 21K-Kobe Simpson[24]; 23. 2B-Chelby Hinton[16]; 24. 98-Saban Bibent[17]