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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
4 days ago


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


South Boston Speedway, Feed Halifax Offer Fans Chance at VIP Experience in Exchange For Donations at May 16 Event
With Monetary or Non-Perishable Food Item Donation, Fans Enter to Win August 29 Suite Passes, Pace Car Ride, Honorary Starter Position and More By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (May 8, 2026) – South Boston Speedway and Feed Halifax are teaming up as one of its community initiatives for the 2026 season, setting the track’s NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts event on Saturday night, May 16 to support the or

Joe Chandler
May 8


FloSports, NASCAR Continue Unprecedented Investment in Regional Racing with $50k Purse for Virginia Triple Crown
Triple Crown to kick off with 20th running of the Thunder Road Harley-Davidson 200 at South Boston Speedway June 27 DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (May. 7, 2026) – One of the most coveted achievements in Late Model Stock Car racing is set to take center stage once again as the Virginia Triple Crown returns in 2026 with heightened intensity, elevated competition, and continued investment in grassroots racing’s premier showcase. Following last year’s landmark announcement, FloSports and N


Event Preview: Trevor Ward Excited for Saturday after Huge ‘Turnaround’ to Start Season
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

Joe Chandler
Apr 30


Drew Dawson Leaps to Best Season Start at South Boston Speedway
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

Joe Chandler
Apr 28


Frustration-Filled Day Ends with First Career Win for Cameron Moss
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

Joe Chandler
Apr 23


Event Preview: McCarty, Sellers, Ready to Face Challenge of 125-Lap Late Model Race This Saturday
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

Joe Chandler
Apr 16


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


First Career Win a Dream Come True for Kristian Armstead
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.

Joe Chandler
Apr 9


Event Preview: Mix of Veteran Racers, New Faces Set for Saturday’s Danville Toyota Race Day Event at South Boston Speedway
A mix of veteran drivers and some new faces will greet race fans and racers alike when NASCAR Local Racing Series powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts racing action returns to South Boston Speedway with the Saturday afternoon, April 4 Danville Toyota Race Day event.

Joe Chandler
Apr 2


Teenager ‘C-Weed’ Weddell Growing His Name in Late Models at South Boston Speedway
Solid Performance in SBS Opener Draws Attention to Conner Weddell and His Unique Nickname By Joe Chandler Director, Public Relations South Boston Speedway SOUTH BOSTON, VA (April 1, 2026) – “C-Weed” may not be a familiar nickname around fans that follow racing at South Boston Speedway. If young Conner Weddell continues to log performances like he did in South Boston Speedway’s March 21 Late Model Stock Car season-opener the familiarity of his nickname will certainly grow. Wed

Joe Chandler
Apr 1


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


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
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