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 organization’s efforts in combating hunger in Halifax County, Virginia.

Not only are South Boston Speedway and Feed Halifax partnering for the Feed Halifax Driving to End Hunger Race Night event on Saturday night, May 16 to highlight a great community initiative they’re giving friends and fans a chance to win an incredible VIP Race Night Experience at the Saturday, August 29 Hitachi Energy Race Night event.

Anyone who donates food or money at the donation trailer on May 16 will be entered to win two VIP Suite Passes to the Hitachi Energy Race Night, along with one Feature Race spot to wave the green flag, two spots in a Pace Car Ride-Along during a feature race, and a Feature Race Victory Lane Photo Opportunity during Hitachi Energy Race Night.

Join us on May 16 for Feed Halifax Race Night!

Race fans are encouraged to visit the Feed Halifax Trailer on event night and make a donation. Each non-perishable food item that is donated equals one chance to win the VIP Package. Each dollar donated (either by credit card or in cash) equals one chance to win the VIP Package.

You could wave the green flag on August 29! Just donate to Feed Halifax here at the track on May 16 Race Night.

Fans will be given numbers and will be entered to win the grand prize. The grand prize will be drawn and announced on event night. The fan does not have to be present to win — he or she will be contacted after the event if they are not there to claim the grand prize on event night.

Interested fans can visit Feed Halifax website for more information.

“Feed Halifax exists to make sure our neighbors do not have to choose between paying bills and putting food on the table,” explained Feed Halifax Founder Ryland Clark. “Every food donation and every dollar given goes directly toward supporting families right here in Halifax County. Having a race named after Feed Halifax is a fun and meaningful way to bring people together, raise awareness, and turn a great night at the track into real impact for our community.

“We are incredibly grateful for everyone who shows up, gives back, and helps us continue this work,” added Clark. “Together, we can make a difference and help ensure no one in our community goes hungry.”

"Feed Halifax is such an important organization in our community, and we're proud to partner with them to not only bring more awareness to their cause but also help get food directly to those who need it,” said South Boston Speedway General Manager Brandon Brown. “We’re proud to put together a one-of-a-kind experience like this one to give back to our fans who are giving back to our community. Waving the green flag, riding in the pace car and joining race winners in Victory Lane — those are moments that someone will relive for the rest of their life.”

Feed Halifax is a community-driven coalition of food banks and food support organizations dedicated to combating food insecurity in Halifax County. Our mission is to ensure that no one in our community goes hungry by providing accessible, reliable, and sustainable food assistance.

Member food pantries include The Jane Jones Food Pantry at Main Street United Methodist Church in South Boston, the Good Samaritan located at First Baptist Church in South Boston, Ellis Creek Baptist Church in Nathalie, People’s Pantry at the South Boston Church of God, White Oak Fork Baptist Church in Virgilina and the Serving Hope Food Pantry.

Twin races in three divisions and a total of seven races will make for a big night of racing for fans attending the Feed Halifax Driving to End Hunger Race Night event on Saturday night, May 16.

The seven-race card will be headlined by twin 75-lap races for the Hitachi Energy Late Model Stock Car Division. Also scheduled are twin 30-lap races for the Budweiser Limited Sportsman Division, twin 15-lap races for the Southside Disposal Pure Stock Division and a 20-lap race for the Dollar General Hornets Division.

The event schedule for Saturday, May 16 has registration and pit gates opening at 2 p.m., practice starting at 3:25 p.m., frontstretch grandstand gates opening at 3:30 p.m., trackside parking gates opening at 5:30 p.m., qualifying at 6 p.m., pre-race ceremonies starting at 6:45 p.m. and the first race of the night starting at 7 p.m.

Adult advance tickets are priced at $12 each. Adult admission at the gate on race day is $15. Suite passes are $40 each. Seniors ages 65 and older, veterans and military personnel, first responders, healthcare workers and students with ID may purchase tickets for $12 each at the gate on race day. Kids ages 12 and under are admitted free.