LAKE CITY, FL – The winter racing season in Florida kicks into high gear as Dirt Track Digest TV brings fans the Showdown in the Sunshine State, set for February 4–7 at All-Tech Raceway.
The three-night racing showcase begins with practice on Wednesday, February 4, followed by three full nights of racing from February 5–7, featuring some of the best DIRTcar Modified and Sportsman competitors ready to shake off the offseason rust and chase early-season glory.
Headlining the weekend are the DIRTcar Modifieds, competing in 40-lap main events each night paying $5,000 to win. The Modified division is expected to draw a strong field, as several top teams have indicated they plan to make the trek to All-Tech Raceway.
Recently adding their names to the list is former Albany-Saratoga Speedway track champion and Australian native Peter Britten. Also joining the fold is Anthony Perrego. Perrego a champion in his career at both the Orange County Fair Speedway and Accord Speedway.
Also adding their name to the lists are Pennsylvania drivers Alex Yannkowski and Rick Laubach. Yankowski is the defending Fonda Speedway titlist as well as the winner of the Eastern States 200. Laubach is multi-time Pennsylvania and New Jersey champion looking for Florida glory at All-Tech.
Super DIRT Week champion as well as former Brewerton and Fulton Speedway champion Larry Wight will also make the trek to Lake City as he looks to add to his win total at the track. He’s always one to run strong in the Sunshine State.
Joining them on the program are the DIRTcar Sportsman, set for 25-lap feature events, giving fans a full slate of open-wheel action throughout the weekend.
Richard Murtagh III is a former All-Tech winner and defending winner of the Great Lakes 75 at Oswego Speedway. He is joined by young gun Derrick McGrew Jr., a regular in the Capital District of New York is looking to claim Florida glory for the first time. .
Western Pa. standout Chas Wolbert comes in as the defending RUSH Sportsman Modified Weekly Series Championship along with his 1st “Route 7 Rumble” Series title. He’ll be searching for his first All-Tech win.
For fans unable to make the trip to All-Tech Raceway, Dirt Track Digest TV will provide comprehensive live coverage of every racing night. Streaming options are available forr $39.99 per night, or $109.99 for all three nights of racing
The DTD TV broadcast will feature flag-to-flag coverage, commentary, and race-night insight, bringing the sights and sounds of Florida dirt racing straight to fans at home.
Fans attending in person will find affordable admission throughout the event:
Thursday, February 5 / Friday Friday, February 6: $10
Saturday, February 7: $15
With warm Florida weather, strong car counts, and meaningful early-season money on the line, the Dirt Track Digest TV Showdown in the Sunshine State promises to be a must-watch event—whether you’re trackside at All-Tech Raceway or tuning in live on DTD TV.
The Showdown in the Sunshine Swing also supported by: Smith Site Development, Scott Jeffery’s Performance, Accurate Collision, Behrent’s Performance Warehouse, Donath Motor Worx, E&V Energy, Pit Stop Convenience Stores, and Hytorc of New York.
Event Information
PURSES: https://dtdshowdown.com/purses/
REGISTRATION: DTD Tv Showdown In The Sunshine State Registration Form
COMPETITOR GUIDE: Full event details
Hot laps begin each night at 6:15pm with racing slated for 7:00pm. Pit passes are $45 for each racing program.
Grandstands are just $10 on Thursday and Friday. Grandstand admission on Saturday is $15.
Fans who can’t attend in person will still be able to catch every lap, as all three nights of racing will be broadcast live on Dirt Track Digest TV.
Full purse breakdowns, the registration form, and additional event information are available now at www.dtdshowdown.com.
All-Tech Raceway Modified Winners
Stewart Friesen – 7
Matt Sheppard – 5
David Schilling – 1
Erick Rudolph – 1
Larry Wight -1
Michael Maresca – 1
All-Tech Raceway Sportsman Winners
3 – Payton Talbot
2 – Paulie Hartwig III
2 – Michael Ballestero
1 – Logan Watt
1 – Richard Murtaugh III
1 – James Friesen
1 – Brian Calabrese
1 – Dylan Madsen
1 – Scott Hitchens
1 – Steve Davis
1 – Antonio Ballestero
1 – Grant Hilfiger