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Event Preview: High Stakes, Legendary Drivers, Hotly Contested Battles Highlight South Boston Speedway Opener March 21
Elliott Sadler, Lee Pulliam Headline Stacked Modified, Late Model Fields as SBS Kicks Off Season By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (March 18, 2026) – High stakes, legendary drivers, ground-pounding thunder and the beginning of a championship chase – they’ll all be a part of the season opener at South Boston Speedway on March 21. URW Community Federal Credit Union Race Day will feature a trio of races sure to thrill the fans and

Joe Chandler
Mar 18


Lee Pulliam Returns to Race at South Boston Speedway After Six-Year Hiatus
It was six-and-a-half years ago that Lee Pulliam last drove into Victory Lane as a driver. The victory came at South Boston Speedway on a night on which he staged a dominant performance in winning the pole and sweeping a twin-race event.

Joe Chandler
Mar 15


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
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