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Luke Baldwin Seeking a Second King of the Modifieds Crown March 21
Third Annual King of the headlines March 21 season-opener at South Boston Speedway By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (March 14, 2026) – It is doubtful there is any competitor more excited about returning to South Boston Speedway for the Third Annual Pace-O-Matic King of the Modifieds powered by Dominion Energy race on Saturday afternoon, March 21 than Luke Baldwin. The 19-year-old Mooresville, North Carolina resident has compile

Joe Chandler
Mar 14


Even With an Already-Full Plate, Trevor Ward Looking Toward 2026 SBS Championship
Ward aiming for higher after nearly winning 2025 South Boston Speedway Late Model title By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (March 12, 2026) – To say that Trevor Ward has a lot on his plate is a huge understatement. Even with a stack of responsibilities, there is no mistaking his excitement as he returns to South Boston Speedway to compete for a track championship he narrowly missed last year. “I’m really looking forward to rampi

Joe Chandler
Mar 12


Bobby McCarty 'Coming Home' to South Boston Speedway
Two-Time Thunder Road 200 Champion Set To Race Full 2026 SBS Schedule By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (March 4, 2026) – Bobby McCarty is coming home. For the first time in many years, the three-time CARS Tour champion and eight-time winner at South Boston Speedway is returning to South Boston Speedway to compete in the track’s full schedule of NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts events. “I feel like I’m c

Joe Chandler
Mar 4


South Boston Speedway Partners with Feed Halifax to Combat Hunger in the Community
Speedway Sets Feed Halifax Driving To End Hunger Race Night on Saturday night, May 16 By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (February 26, 2026) – South Boston Speedway is partnering with food support organization Feed Halifax to elevate the organization’s efforts to combat hunger in Halifax County, Virginia. As a part of the partnership, the speedway will devote its event scheduled for May 16 to Feed Halifax’s food relief efforts. T

Joe Chandler
Feb 26


Elliott Sadler Breaks Retirement to Make Modified Racing Debut in March 21 King Of the Modifieds Race at South Boston Speedway
Former NASCAR Star, 1995 SBS champion to drive for Sadler-Stanley Racing in 125-lap race paying $20,000 to win By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (February 24, 2026) – It has been almost seven years since Elliott Sadler last climbed behind the wheel of a racecar in competition. The former South Boston Speedway champion and NASCAR star will soon break out of his retirement from racing, strap on his helmet and compete in a form of

Joe Chandler
Feb 24


Landon Pembelton Looking to Pull from Experience and Last Year’s Late-Season Momentum to Spur Strong Start to 2026 Season at SOBO
By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (February 20, 2026) – Momentum breeds a positive mindset and extra motivation. It also breeds confidence and, subsequently, more momentum. Momentum is certainly behind Landon Pembelton, who is enters 2026 coming off a great finish to the 2025 season. The Amelia, Virginia resident capped his 2025 season by winning the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 at Martinsville Speedway last fall to become a two-

Joe Chandler
Feb 20


The Fun Returns: Andrew Grady Sets His Sights on 2026 South Boston Speedway Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Title
By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (February 11, 2026) – The fun had disappeared from racing for Andrew Grady. “That was something I had been missing in my racing career – taking it seriously, but still making sure we had fun,” Grady remarked. The Knightdale, North Carolina resident made a difficult decision to step away from the zMAX CARS Late Model Stock Car Tour. Late last summer he came to South Boston Speedway to try his han

Joe Chandler
Feb 11


Over $75,000 in Season-End Bonuses, Seven Twin-Race Events for Late Models Fuel 2026 Season at South Boston Speedway
Twin-Race Events, Lap Counts for All Four NASCAR Weekly Divisions Announced For Immediate Release By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (January 13, 2026) – There is great incentive for racers to compete at South Boston Speedway this season as more than $75,000 in season-end bonuses will be awarded to the track’s competitors through the speedway’s Championship Loyalty Bonus program sponsored by Hitachi Energy and EMPOWER Broadband.

Joe Chandler
Jan 13
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