Cole Falloway claimed his second consecutive Gator trophy at the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, dominating the 25-lap UMP Modified Feature at Volusia Speedway Park in Barberville, FL.

The Owensboro, KY driver led from start to finish, building a commanding five-second lead by the race's end. Falloway secured the lead early with a high-line pass through Turns 1 and 2, successfully defending against challenges from Curt Spalding and Trevor Neville.

Kyle Strickler finished second, marking his third straight podium finish at Volusia. Will Krup rounded out the top three, while Curt Spalding and David Stremme completed the top five.

Key Race Developments:

• Trevor Neville's podium hopes ended with a Lap 10 spin
• A late caution on Lap 18 bunched the field, but Falloway maintained control
• Strickler overtook Krup for second on the final restart
• Falloway's victory margin exceeded five seconds

"A lot of it was me getting comfortable," Falloway explained. "The more laps I get to make, the more comfortable I continue to get with this place."

Next up: The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds begin their quest for the Big Gator Championship on Monday, February 3, with six Feature races scheduled.

Final Results (Top 10):

1. Cole Falloway
2. Kyle Strickler
3. Will Krup
4. Curt Spalding
5. David Stremme
6. Kyle Hammer
7. Cole Czarneski
8. David Wietholder
9. George Dixon
10. Mitch Thomas

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