The Super DIRTcar Series opener at Volusia Speedway Park delivered an action-packed night of racing, marked by numerous incidents and intense competition among 43 Modified entries.

The preliminary events ran smoothly, with four heats and two last chance races showing promising racing. However, the feature event turned chaotic, taking over 12 minutes just to complete the first two laps. The $5,000-to-win main event saw drivers competing with intensity typically reserved for much higher-paying races.

Notable events from the preliminaries:

• Bubba McFee lost a $40,000 engine due to a $3 clamp failure
• Justin Haers dominated the first heat
• Amy Holland impressed with an impressive drive from seventh to fifth in heat two
• Alex Yankowski, Billy Pauch Jr., and Jimmy Phelps won their respective heats

The feature race was marked by multiple cautions and a significant red flag for a crash. Key moments included:

• Matt Sheppard chose the outside pole position
• Multiple restart controversies
• A spectacular crash involving Garrett Krummert
• An intense three-way battle for third between Haers, Pauch, and Rudolph
• Significant body damage to multiple cars throughout the field

The track conditions changed dramatically after track preparation before the feature, forcing teams to adjust their strategies. The night concluded with widespread damage across the field, setting a dramatic tone for the remainder of Florida Speedweeks.

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