“I knew Trevor was going to be tough because he’s extremely good on restarts,” Pembelton pointed out after having led all 75 laps enroute to the win. “I knew he was going to take me down in there and we were going to drive deep into the corner to see who could get an edge.

Twin Late Model, Hornets Races Featured Saturday In Season’s First Night Race At South Boston Speedway on May 2 By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (April 30, 2026) – Trevor Ward’s stunning ‘turnaround’ on April 18 at South Boston Speedway created a swarm of fan buzz on social media. While attempting to do something to excite the fans as he sped down the frontstretch toward the checkered flag, Ward’s car got sideways, spun, and ta

Race Win, Trio Of Top-2 Finishes Gives Dawson Points Lead Entering May 2 Event By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (April 28, 2026) – A lot can change from one season to another. For Drew Dawson, his fortunes have changed overwhelmingly for the better. The Nathalie, Virginia driver has put together a notable record over the past five years while competing in South Boston Speedway’s Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division. He has logg

A Roller-Coaster Saturday Fraught with Issues Yields Maiden Victory for Young Racer By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (April 23, 2026) – Cameron Moss didn’t expect his first career win would come this past Saturday. “I said ‘of the days we can do it, this isn’t going to be one,’” Moss said of his thoughts prior to the race. Race day leading up to his 20-lap Dollar General Hornets Division race at South Boston Speedway was anothe

Three Drivers Earn First Career South Boston Speedway Wins By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON VA (April 18, 2026) – Trevor Ward made fans gasp as he slid backwards across the finish line while taking the checkered flag on Saturday. Ward was so good, and his lead was so big on the final lap, that he wanted to give the fans a thrill as he took the win. He sure did. Ward made a mistake, which turned the car sideways as he won Saturday’s

Late Model Feature on April 18 Bojangles Race Day is Second-Longest Race of the 2026 Season at South Boston Speedway By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (April 16, 2026) – The longest early-season race for Late Models. A close Late Model points battle. The first twin-race Limited Sportsman event of the season. The last of three early-season daytime events. It’s all part of the Bojangles Race Day event on Saturday afternoon, April

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

Armstead avoided the chaos in a calamity-filled race, then on the final restart, powered his No. 76 Acura Integra around the outside of Chris Penick to take the lead, and ultimately the win.