The high-profile Sunshine Nationals at Volusia Speedway Park put the spotlight on 602 Late Model competition this weekend, and Koulten Herbert put together a stellar night to claim a marquee victory in the 20-lap main event.
Herbert backed up strong speed in qualifying with a runner-up effort, earning the second starting position for the feature. When the green flag waved, the Locust Grove, Georgia standout wasted no time — grabbing the lead on the opening lap and pacing the field the rest of the way in a flawless wire-to-wire performance to collect the Sunshine Nationals checkered flag.
Behind Herbert, the battle for positions was tight throughout all 23 positions. Veterans and rising stars alike jockeyed for spots, but no one was able to mount a serious challenge to Herbert’s pace as he built consistent margins and raced clean through traffic. Cautions were minimal, and Herbert made the most of every restart to keep competitors at bay.
A strong contingent of drivers took the green in the 602 Late Model feature, highlighting the depth of talent drawn to Volusia for the Sunshine Nationals weekend. No mistakes were the difference as he scored one of the biggest wins of his season.
With this Sunshine Nationals triumph in the books, Herbert now shifts his focus toward an already busy 2026 schedule — carrying momentum from his Volusia performance into upcoming events.
Feature Finish (20 Laps – Unofficial):
Koulten Herbert – Led Flag-to-Flag
—2nd: Chase Blackwell #6
—3rd: Trent Ivey #88
— 4th: Mario Gresham #21
— 5th: Tim Ryan #27
Lap Leaders:
Koulten Herbert (Laps 1-20)