South Boston Speedway Offering Fans Chance to Wave Green Flag at Saturday’s CARS Tour Event in Exchange for Food Donations

Speedway Partnering with Hitachi Energy, Seeking Non-Perishable Food Items For Feed Halifax at Saturday’s Event

By Joe Chandler

Director, Public Relations

South Boston Speedway

SOUTH BOSTON, VA (September 10, 2025) – South Boston Speedway and Hitachi Energy are giving fans attending the Saturday, September 13 zMAX CARS Tour AutosByNelson.com Race Night event at South Boston Speedway the chance to wave the green flag at the beginning of the night’s two feature races.

Fans attending Saturday’s event are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to the event to be donated to the Feed Halifax organization. Feed Halifax will have a trailer set up to accept donations during the event. Each non-perishable item donated will earn a fan one chance at being chosen to wave the green flag at one of two late model features on the night.

Fans will be given a numbered ticket for each item donated. Winners will be chosen and announced during the on-track autograph session at approximately 6 p.m. One winner will be given the opportunity to wave the green flag for the zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model feature and the second winner will be given the opportunity to wave the green flag for the Late Model Stock Car feature Saturday night.

“It’s exciting to see South Boston Speedway join us in the fight against hunger,” said Ryland Clark, Community Relations and Engagement Manager for Hitachi Energy. “Giving fans the chance to wave the green flag in exchange for canned goods is a fun way to connect the thrill of racing with the heart of giving back. Every donation helps move us closer to a community where no one goes hungry.”

“We are glad to assist Feed Halifax and Hitachi Energy in this effort to help provide food to those in need in the South Boston-Halifax County community,” said South Boston Speedway General Manager Brandon Brown. “Thanks to the efforts of those involved with the Feed Halifax County VA organization fewer people will have to face food scarcity and go hungry in our community.”

Feed Halifax is organized exclusively for charitable purposes, specifically to alleviate food insecurity in Halifax County, Virginia by providing consistent access to nutritious food: and fostering community partnerships among food pantries, businesses, industries, professionals, individuals, and local government and empowering individuals and families to achieve long-term food stability.

Through compassion, collaboration, and service, Feed Halifax aims to nourish the community and support a healthier, hunger-free future for all.

Feed Halifax works with six different food pantries in Halifax County, Virginia serving citizens facing food scarcity. They include People’s Pantry, Serving Hope, Jane Jones Food Pantry, Ellis Creek Food Pantry, White Oak Food Pantry, and The Good Samaritan.

According to 2023 statistics, one of every two people in Halifax County, Virginia qualify for food assistance. A total of 16,761 individuals and a total of 8,077 households were served in 2023.

Saturday night’s zMAX CARS Tour AutosByNelson.com Race Night event at South Boston Speedway will include a 125-lap race for the zMAX CARS Tour Late Model Stock Car Tour, a 100-lap race for the zMAX CARS Tour Pro Late Model Tour, a drifting exhibition between the two races featuring professional drift drivers, and a special fireworks show after final race of the night sponsored by Italian Delight Family Restaurant.

Advance adult tickets for the zMAX CARS Tour AutosByNelson.com Race Night event are priced at $20. Tickets at the gate on race day will be $25 each. Suite tickets are available for $45 each. Seniors ages 65 and older, military, healthcare workers, and students (with ID) can purchase tickets for $20 each at the gate only on the day of the event.

The Saturday race day schedule has the garage opening at 11 a.m. with rotating practice from 12:25 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fronstretch grandstand gates will open at 12:30 p.m. The Turn 4 and backstretch gates are slated to open at 4:30 p.m. Single-car qualifying starts at 4:40 p.m. A driver autograph session will be held from 5:45 p.m. until 6:15 p.m. Pre-race ceremonies are set for 6:30 p.m. and the first race will start at 7 p.m.

The latest news and updates about the September 13 zMAX CARS Tour AutosByNelson.com Race Night event and all South Boston Speedway events can be found on the speedway’s website, www.southbostonspeedway.com, by calling the speedway office at 434-572-4947 or toll free at 1-877-440-1540 during regular business hours, and through the track’s social media channels.