Matt Sheppard claimed his historic 11th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals victory at Volusia Speedway Park, extending his record for most Super DIRTcar Series wins at the track. The $5,000 victory marked his third win in four starts at "The World's Fastest Half Mile."

Leading from the pole position, Sheppard controlled the 30-lap Feature despite multiple cautions and challenges from Alex Yankowski. Track position proved crucial as drivers struggled with steering throughout the race.

The race saw several yellow flags, including a dramatic flip by Garrett Krummert in Turn 1. Yankowski briefly took the lead on Lap 13, but a caution negated the pass. Justin Haers ultimately finished second, with Yankowski settling for third.

Key highlights:

• Sheppard led all 30 laps to secure his 98th career Super DIRTcar Series victory
• Justin Haers finished second after earning the JAM Performance Fastest Hot Lap award
• Billy Pauch Jr. achieved his best DIRTcar Nationals finish in fourth
• Jimmy Phelps completed the top five

The Super DIRTcar Series continues at Volusia Speedway Park on February 13, alongside the World of Outlaws Late Models.

Final Results (Top 5):

1. Matt Sheppard
2. Justin Haers
3. Alex Yankowski
4. Billy Pauch Jr.
5. Jimmy Phelps

Related Articles

Previous Articles