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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


Hitachi Energy Signs as Title Sponsor for Late Model Division at South Boston Speedway
Two Event Entitlements Included in Multiyear Deal, Partnership Expansion with Hitachi Energy By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (January 6, 2026) – Hitachi Energy has expanded its partnership with South Boston Speedway to become the title sponsor of South Boston Speedway’s Late Model Stock Car Division, which will be known as the Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division starting in 2026. In addition, Hitachi Energy will spons

Joe Chandler
Jan 6


Tickets on Sale Now for 2026 South Boston Speedway Events
Prices Stay the Same for All NASCAR Weekly Series Events; Kids 12-and-Under Free By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (December 11, 2025) – Advance tickets for South Boston Speedway’s scheduled 2026 season events are now on sale with no increase in ticket prices for the track’s NASCAR Weekly Series events, including Championship Night. Advance adult tickets for NASCAR Weekly Series events are priced at $12. Tickets at the gate on

Joe Chandler
Dec 10, 2025


More Than $100,000 in Awards Presented as Champions and Award Winners are Honored at South Boston Speedway Awards Banquet
By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (November 11, 2025) – South Boston Speedway’s 2025 division champions and award winners were honored Thursday night during the South Boston Speedway Awards Banquet with Sentara Health Late Model Stock Car Division champion Peyton Sellers of Danville, Virginia taking home the lion’s share of the awards. Sellers won his eighth career South Boston Speedway Late Model Stock Car Division title in one

Joe Chandler
Nov 11, 2025
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