BARBERVILLE, Fla. — The DIRTcar Nationals will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Feb. 2-13 as the top UMP modified, sprint car, late model and big-block modified stars converge on the half-mile clay oval.

The annual gathering of dirt racing’s best stars coincides with the running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona Int’l Speedway, which is located 22 miles west of Volusia Speedway Park.

The action begins on Feb. 2 with the DIRTcar UMP Modified class hitting the track for the first of seven nights of racing for the class. The Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions sprint cars hit the track on Feb. 3-4, with the World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series following on Feb. 5-7.

DIRTcar Late Models take center stage on Feb. 8-9, with the Super DIRTcar Series taking to the track from Feb. 9-13. The World of Outlaws Morton Buildings Late Model Series returns to Volusia for the second time in the last month to help the Super DIRTcar Series close out the DIRTcar Nationals on Feb. 10-13.

As is tradition, race winners will receive small Gator trophies for their achievements during the 50th DIRTcar Nationals. Overall division champions will take home the coveted Big Gator trophy at the conclusion of the 12-day affair.

DIRTcar Nationals Racing Schedule

Feb. 2 – DIRTcar UMP Modifieds/Sprint Car Practice
Feb. 3 – All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars/DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Feb. 4 – All Star Circuit of Champions Sprint Cars/DIRTcar UMP Modifieds
Feb. 5 – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars/DIRTcar UMP Modified Quad 15s
Feb. 6 – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars/DIRTCar UMP Modified Gator Qualifying 1
Feb. 7 – World of Outlaws Sprint Cars/DIRTCar UMP Modified Gator Qualifying 2
Feb. 8 – DIRTcar Late Models/DIRTcar UMP Modified Gator Championship
Feb. 9 – DIRTcar Late Models/Super DIRTcar Series
Feb. 10 – World of Outlaws Late Models/Super DIRTcar Series
Feb. 11 – World of Outlaws Late Models/Super DIRTcar Series
Feb. 12 – World of Outlaws Late Models/Super DIRTcar Series
Feb. 13 – World of Outlaws Late Models/Super DIRTcar Series

DIRTcar Nationals Daily Schedule (Feb. 2-13)

10 a.m. — Pit gates open
11 a.m. — Transporter parking
1 p.m. — Pit Pass sales begin (noon Feb 2 & 8) & Will Call opens
3 p.m. — Pit area secured, credentials & Pit Passes required
4:40 p.m. — Grandstand & Midway secured
5 p.m. — Grandstand gates open, Fan Pit Pass booth opens in midway
5:15 p.m. — Hot Laps followed by Qualifying
6:50 p.m. — Opening Ceremonies
7 p.m. — Racing

DIRTcar Nationals Daily Schedule (Feb. 7)

7 a.m. — Pit gates open
7 a.m. — Transporter parking
10 a.m. — Pit Pass sales begin & Will Call opens
10:45 a.m. — Pit areas secured, credentials & Pit Passes required
1 p.m. — Grandstand gates open & Fan Pit Pass booth opens in Midway
2 p.m. — Hot Laps followed by Qualifying
3 p.m. — Opening Ceremonies, followed by Racing