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Johnny Layne’s Record-Breaking Triumph
Race night had ended. Competitors and teams with their car haulers in tow, were pulling out of South Boston Speedway after its June 27 event. Layne and his father, Johnny Layne Sr., were among the few competitors that remained in the pit area.

Joe Chandler
3 days ago


Honeycutt Holds Off Ward for First Thunder Road 200 Victory
Crown Jewel Victory Comes in Dominant Fashion for Honeycutt, Who Takes Third Win in Last Three South Boston Starts By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (June 27, 2026) – Kaden Honeycutt had said it would be special if he could win the Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 for the third straight year. Saturday afternoon his wish became reality. The Texas native held off a fast-closing Trevor Ward to win Saturday’s 20th Running of the Thu

Joe Chandler
Jun 28


June 13 Event Recap: Sellers Regains Form with Third Victory of Season at South Boston Speedway
Peyton Sellers Wins Saturday’s “125”, DeCarlo Pockets Hornets Bounty, Layne Ties Pure Stock Record Saturday Night By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON VA (June 13, 2026) – Peyton Sellers found his groove, Trevor Ward regained the points lead and a mechanical issue sent Landon Pembelton’s car up in flames. Those were the big takeaways from Saturday night’s 125-lap Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division race, the headline race of t

Joe Chandler
Jun 14


Late Model Drivers Ready to Tackle Challenge of 125-Lap Race Saturday Night
National Leaders, Drivers on the Doorstep of Records and More Headline Benchmark Community Bank Race Night By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON VA (June 10, 2026) – Ask our Late Model regulars, and it seems they all have different thoughts on a 125-lap feature. The headlining race to Benchmark Community Bank Race Night on June 13 is the season’s second-longest race for the Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division, second only to th

Joe Chandler
Jun 10


A Clean Sweep: Landon Pembelton Dominates May 30 Late Model Twinbill at South Boston
Competitors Race In Remembrance, Honor Fallen Heroes And Late NASCAR star Kyle Busch By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (May 30, 2026) – Landon Pembelton called it a surreal moment. Moments after accepting the winner’s trophy in the wake of a dominant sweep of the twin 75-lap Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division races that headlined the Oak River Realty Race Night event at South Boston Speedway the Amelia, Virginia paused

South Boston Speedway
May 31


Event Preview: A Time of Remembrance, Six Action-Packed Races Set Saturday at South Boston Speedway
Late Model National Points Leaders, Record Breakers Highlight May 30 Race Night By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (May 28, 2026) – A somber remembrance and the best-of-the best drivers in the nation battling it out in an action-packed slate of NASCAR racing await fans Saturday night, May 30 as South Boston Speedway hosts the Oak River Realty Race Night event. South Boston Speedway, in partnership with Mincey’s Graphics, will hon

Joe Chandler
May 28


Milam Flies Past Hornets Career Win Record
In winning his third race in a row and earning his third win in five starts this season, the Keeling, Virginia resident eclipsed the former record of 10 career wins held by two former division champions: Josh Dawson of Halifax, Virginia and Kevin Currin of Chase City, Virginia.

Joe Chandler
May 21


Event Recap: Sellers, Pembelton Spar, Split May 16 Twinbill
Landon Milam Sets New Hornets Division Win Mark; Jay Hemenway Wins First Career SBS Pure Stock Race By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON VA (May 16, 2026) – Peyton Sellers and Landon Pembelton were obviously miffed with each other after the first of Saturday night’s twin 75-lap Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division races at South Boston Speedway. The pair took turns leaning on each other to gain position over the final 25 laps w

Joe Chandler
May 17


South Boston Speedway to Honor Nation’s Fallen Heroes with “Racing In Remembrance” Observance
Racing In Remembrance: Honoring Our Heroes presented by Mincey’s Graphics Set for May 30 Event By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (May 13, 2026) – South Boston Speedway, in partnership with Mincey’s Graphics, will honor America’s fallen heroes with a special observance. Racing in Remembrance: Honoring our Heroes presented by Mincey’s Graphics on Saturday night, May 30 will give race fans the opportunity to honor the fallen heroes

Joe Chandler
May 13


May 16 Event Preview: Much in Store for Fans Saturday with Feed Halifax Race Night at South Boston Speedway
A Look Ahead at Saturday Night’s Event with Seven Feature Races on Tap By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (May 13, 2026) – Race fans have a lot in store as South Boston Speedway partners with Feed Halifax to bring the Saturday night, May 16 Feed Halifax Driving to End Hunger Race Night event. The Feed Halifax Driving to End Hunger Race Night event features a total of seven races including twin-race events for three of the track’s

Joe Chandler
May 13


Three-Sport Athlete Anna Mayo Adding Her Fastest Sport as a Fourth This Saturday at South Boston Speedway
A High School Standout On The Field, Mayo Aims to Earn Respect on the Track By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (April 16, 2026) – Anna Mayo is like many young racers approaching the start of their respective racing seasons, experiencing a mix of joy, excitement, and nervousness. There is no doubt about one thing though – she can hardly wait for the start of the 25-lap Southside Disposal Pure Stock Division race that will be part

Joe Chandler
Apr 16
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