Tim Sears Jr. and Amy Holland recently made their DIRTcar Nationals debuts at Volusia Speedway Park, gaining valuable early-season experience before the Northeast racing season begins.

Sears, from Hastings, N.Y., achieved consistent results throughout the week, with finishes of 15th (twice), 17th, and a week-best 14th place on Saturday night. He noted the significant differences between racing in Florida compared to tracks back home, emphasizing the unique learning experience.

"This place is different from anything we got back home," Sears explained. "We learned more about what not to do than what to do, but getting track time in February is invaluable. It's a nice freshen-up before the season starts up north."

Amy Holland, piloting the HBR Racing No. 5, qualified for every feature event and secured her best finish of 14th on Friday night. Despite limited big-block Modified experience, Holland remained positive about the learning opportunity.

"This was definitely a big learning experience," Holland shared. "Getting in the car in February and gaining more seat time at a different track was invaluable. To be able to run a big block is an absolutely amazing opportunity."

Holland plans to continue racing weekly at Brewerton and Fulton Speedways while participating in selected big-block Modified events with the HBR team. Both drivers emphasized the importance of early-season seat time and the valuable experience gained at Volusia, which will help prepare them for their upcoming Northeast racing campaigns.

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