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Volusia Next for CRUSA Winter Shootout Series

(Eastaboga, AL – January 21, 2026) — The Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Winter Shootout Series wraps up its Sunshine State swing this weekend as the tour heads to Volusia Speedway Park for the 7th Annual DIRTcar Sunshine Nationals at the famed half-mile facility in Barberville, Florida.

Fresh off a career-defining performance, Alabaster, Alabama’s Diesel Jones will lead the Winter Shootout Series point standings into the weekend at the “World’s Fastest Half Mile.” Jones captured the biggest victory of his young career last Saturday night at Hendry County Motorsports Park, earning $12,000 and fending off a stout field that included Super Late Model regulars Clay Harris and Daulton Wilson. The win vaulted the 18-year-old to the top of the mini-series standings heading into one of the most demanding tracks on the schedule.

Now, attention turns to Volusia Speedway Park — the largest and fastest venue on the Winter Shootout calendar. Located just 28 miles from Daytona International Speedway, the iconic D-shaped oval presents a unique challenge with its long front straightaway and sweeping backstretch dogleg, producing speeds and racing conditions unlike anywhere else the series will visit this season.

History at Volusia has proven just how tough it is to tame. Brandon, Florida’s Kyle Bronson remains the only repeat winner of the event, capturing victories in both the inaugural running in 2020 and again in 2021. Mark Whitener added his name to the winner’s list in 2022 before Mother Nature intervened in 2023. Since then, Matt Henderson claimed the win in 2024, while Ethan Wilson powered to victory in last year’s 2025 edition.

Preliminary features over the years have showcased a who’s-who of Crate Late Model talent, with past winners including Kyle Bronson, Michael Page, Ross Bailes, Demetrios Drellos, Rye Faulk, Donald McIntosh, Randy Weaver, Freddie Carpenter, Austin Yarbrough, Dillon Brown, Richie Stephens, Brock Pinkerous, Sam Seawright, Matt Herlong, and Mark Whitener.

Drivers will compete in $1,500-to-win preliminary features on both Thursday and Friday, setting the stage for Saturday night’s $10,000-to-win Sunshine Nationals main event.

The Late Model Palooza weekend will feature the Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts Crate Racin’ USA Winter Shootout Series alongside the World of Outlaws Late Model Series, billed as the “Most Powerful Late Models on the Planet,” with additional action from the 602 Late Models as well.

Event Format & Points
Drivers will earn points based on finishing position in Thursday and Friday’s qualifying features. The top 20 drivers in overall points following Friday’s event will be locked into Saturday’s feature, while positions 21st and beyond will compete in Rogers-Dabbs Chevrolet B-Mains on Saturday.

Hauler & Parking Information

• Hauler parking will begin Wednesday, January 21 at 2:00 p.m., ahead of the open practice session.

• All haulers over 9’6” must park in the outer pit areas

• Turns 1 & 2 reserved and non-reserved areas are located near the gator pond

• Haulers under 9’6” may park in the reserved infield pit area (center road) or non-reserved back row

• All personal vehicles must purchase a weekly parking pass at the pit gate ($50)

• Golf carts, ATVs, and UTVs are not permitted to leave the pit area without a motorized vehicle pass ($50)

Weekend Schedule
Wednesday, January 21
• Open Practice – All Divisions

Thursday, January 22
• Hot Laps / Qualifying (6–8 cars, 2 laps)
• Sunshine Nationals Preliminary Features – 20 laps | $1,500 to win

Friday, January 23
• Hot Laps / Qualifying (6–8 cars, 2 laps)
• Sunshine Nationals Preliminary Features – 20 laps | $1,500 to win

Saturday, January 24
• Rogers-Dabbs Chevrolet B-Mains
• Sunshine Nationals Feature – 30 laps | $10,000 to win

Purse Information:
CRUSA Volusia Preliminary Feature Purse - 1.) $1,500, 2.) $700, 3.) $500, 4.) $400, 5.) $300, 6.) $250, 7.) $225, 8.) $200, 9.) $175, 10.) $150, 11.) $150, 12.) $150, 13.) $150, 14.) $150 15.) $150 through the rest of the field.

CRUSA Volusia Saturday Feature Purse - 1.) $10,000, 2.) $5,000, 3.) $3,000, 4.) $2,000, 5.) $1,500, 6.) $1,200, 7.) $900, 8.) $700, 9.) $600, 10.) $550, 11.) $500, 12.) $400 through the rest of the field.

Winter Shootout Series Points (Top 10)
1-Diesel Jones – 194
2-Michael Page – 184 (-10)
2-Koulten Herbert – 184 (-10)
4-Marty Massey – 152 (-42)
5-Austin Storm – 150 (-44)
6-Chase Giddens – 144 (-50)
7-Clay Harris – 96 (-98)
8-Trey Davis – 96 (-98)
9-Daulton Wilson – 94 (-100)
10-Hayden Cardwell – 92 (-102)

Upcoming Winter Shootout Events
Jan. 22–24 – Volusia Speedway Park | $10,000 to win ($1,500 prelims)
Jan. 30–31 – Needmore Speedway | $2,000 / $3,000 to win
Feb. 28 – Cochran Motor Speedway | $4,000 to win

Crate Racin’ USA extends special thanks to its partners including Rogers-Dabbs Performance Parts, Chevrolet Performance, Hoosier Racing Tire, VP Racing Fuels & Lubricants, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, LLC, Competition Racing Equipment, Inc., Cruise with the Champions, Savage Chassis, Velocita by Melissa Markewitz, Bama Sheds & Pole Barns, MatMan Designs, LLC, WesPro JCB Atlanta, Scorpion Race Cars, Columbus Sports Cards, and MyRacePass for their continued support of the series.

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