Behind the scenes: 2024 World Series of Asphalt at New Smyrna Speedway

Matt Hirschman, driver of the No. 60 Modified, celebrates after winning the Richie Evans Memorial 100 during Night 8 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 16, 2024.

Scenes during Night 8 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 16, 2024.

George Phillips, driver of the No. 8 Pro Late Model, celebrates after winning the Hart to Heart 100 during Night 8 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 16, 2024.

Landon Huffman, driver of the No. 98 Modified, during Night 8 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 16, 2024.

Eric Goodale, driver of the No. 58 Modified, during Night 8 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 16, 2024.

Ty Frederickson, driver of the No. 36 Super Late Model, leads the Orange Blossom 100 during Night 7 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 15, 2024.

Ty Frederickson, driver of the No. 36 Super Late Model, leads the Orange Blossom 100 during Night 7 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 15, 2024.

Scenes from Night 7 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 15, 2024.

Brent Crews, driver of the No. 24 Super Late Model, poses in Victory Lane after winning the Orange Blossom 100 on Night 7 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 15, 2024.

Scenes from Night 6 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 14, 2024.

Isabella Robusto, driver of the No. 28 Pro Late Model, during Night 6 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 14, 2024.

Luke Baldwin, driver of the No. 7NC Modified, walks away from a multi-car crash during the 602 Modified feature during Night 6 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 14, 2024.

Jack Baldwin, driver of the No. 7NY 602 Modified, in Victory Lane during Night 6 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 14, 2024.

Gio Ruggiero, driver of the No. 22 Super Late Model, in Victory Lane during Night 6 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 14, 2024.

Jimmy Blewett, driver of the No. 76 Modified, during Night 6 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 14, 2024.

Scenes from Night 6 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 14, 2024.

Matt Hirschman, driver of the No. 60 Modified, in Victory Lane during Night 6 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 14, 2024.

Scenes during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024.

Jake Finch, driver of the No. 51 Super Late Model, during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Bubba Pollard, driver of the No. 26 Super Late Model, talks with Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Super Late Model, and Jake Finch, driver of the No. 51 Super Late Model, during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Super Late Model, during qualifying for the Clyde Hart Memorial during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Conner Jones, driver of the No. 44 Super Late Model, during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Cole Butcher, driver of the No. 28 Super Late Model,  during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Drivers gather for a class photo before the Clyde Hart Memorial during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

The field for the Clyde Hart Memorial goes four-wide to salute the fans prior to the start of racing during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Tommy Catalano, driver of the No. 54 Modified, during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Ty Majeski, driver of the No. 91 Super Late Model, and Casey Roderick, driver of the No. 26 Super Late Model, lead the Clyde Hart Memorial field during a restart during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Bubba Pollard celebrates after winning the Clyde Hart Memorial during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 40 Modified, during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 40 Modified, celebrates after a victory during night 5 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 13, 2024. 

Toni Breidinger, driver of the No. 1 pro late model, during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 super late model, during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Danny Knoll Jr., driver of the No. 17 super late model, during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Dave Farrington, driver of the No. 23 super late model, during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Ryan Preece, driver of the No. 40 Modified, during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Cody Krucker, driver of the No. 27 super late model, during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 super late model, during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Bobby Jones, driver of the No. 12j 602 Modified, celebrates in victory lane during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Modifieds prepare to go racing during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Patrick Emerling, driver of the No. 07 modified, leads the field during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

Ron Silk, driver of the No. 16 Modified, poses in victory lane during night four of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 12, 2024. 

A general view during the New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 10, 2024.

A general view during the New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 10, 2024.

Pit crew members work during the New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 10, 2024. 

A general view during the New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 10, 2024. 

A general view during the New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 10, 2024.

Cars line up during the New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 10, 2024. 

Craig Lutz, driver of the No. 46 Riverhead Building Supply Modified, during the New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 10, 2024. (Adam Fenwick/NASCAR)

Spencer Davis, driver of the No. 42 MMI Racing/Sunwest Construction/Max Industrial Modified, during the New Smyrna Beach Area Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 10, 2024. (Adam Fenwick/NASCAR)

Ron Silk, driver of the No. 16 Modified poses in victory lane with his team and family after winning the New Smyrna Beach Visitors Bureau 200 for the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour during Night 2 of the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway in New Smyrna, Florida on February 10, 2024. (Susan Wong/NASCAR)

Tommy Catalano emerges from his race car after Super Late Model practice on opening night of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

Super Late Model teams line up for qualifying on opening night of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

The car of Jake Finch rolls through inspection on opening night of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

A crew member hand paints a race car in the pit area on opening night of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

Adam Briggs celebrates his Sportsman victory during the opening night of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

Merchandise on display during the opening night of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

Nicholas Naugle (08) and Jett Noland (50) lead the Super Late Model field into Turn 1 during night one of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

Gio Ruggiero (22) battles Nicholas Naugle during the Super Late Model feature on night one of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

Gio Ruggiero in Victory Lane after winning the Super Late Model feature on night one of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

L.J. Grimm emerges from his car after winning the Florida Modified feature on night one of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.

Competitors in the Bomber A division race towards Turn 1 on night one of the 2024 World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing at New Smyrna Speedway on Feb. 9, 2024.