The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds continued making history at the 54th Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals, with four first-time Golden Gator winners and two veterans adding to their collections.

First-time winners included J.P. Roberts Jr., Glenn Styres, Evan Taylor, and Randy Giroux. Cole Falloway captured his third gator, while David Stremme secured his seventh career trophy.

Feature #1 Highlights:

• J.P. Roberts Jr. claimed victory in his first Volusia visit
• Started fourth, moved to second before Turn 1
• Overtook Bobby Bagley early for the lead
• Held off Jimmy Lennex Jr.'s late challenge

Feature #2 Highlights:

• Glenn Styres won his first DIRTcar Nationals trophy in 10 years
• Led all 15 laps from pole position
• Clayton Bryant charged from fifth to second but couldn't catch Styres

Feature #3 Highlights:

• Cole Falloway earned his third win in his first DIRTcar Nationals
• Maintained lead despite three cautions
• Held off Curt Spalding's late-race pressure
• Kyle Strickler recovered from early issues to finish seventh

Feature #4 Highlights:

• Evan Taylor ended his 10-year wait for a DIRTcar Nationals win
• Started fifth and worked his way forward
• Inherited lead after Jason Garver's mechanical issues
• Defended against Jordan Koehler's charge from ninth

Feature #5 Highlights:

• Randy Giroux earned his first DIRTcar Nationals victory
• Battled with NASCAR Xfinity Series champion Justin Allgaier
• Maintained lead despite intense pressure
• Represented University of Northwestern Ohio with the win

Feature #6 Highlights:

• David Stremme controlled the final feature
• Moved from fourth to lead by lap 2
• Will Krup charged from fifth to second
• Stremme managed gap despite Krup's late surge

The DIRTcar UMP Modifieds continue their Big Gator hunt alongside the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Cars for night three of the Federated Auto Parts DIRTcar Nationals.

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