3/25/2026
Crate Racin' USA
Southern Dirt Street Stock Series Debuts This Weekend at Needmore
(Eastaboga, AL - March 25, 2026) – A new era in Street Stock racing begins this weekend as the Inaugural Southern Dirt Street Stock Series presented by Kelley Trucking, LLC officially launches at Needmore Speedway with the 3rd Annual Southern Heritage Classic.
The highly anticipated debut of the Southern Dirt Street Stock Series brings together some of the top Street Stock competitors from across the Southeast, all chasing a strong purse structure, a lucrative points fund, and a season-long battle that will crown the first-ever series champion in 2026.
The tour kicks off March 26-28 at the always fast and competitive Needmore Speedway in Norman Park, Georgia, with $5,000 on the line in Saturday night’s main event.
The weekend begins Thursday, March 26 with an open practice session, giving teams an opportunity to dial in their setups ahead of competition. On Friday night, the intensity ramps up with Johns Performance Parts Qualifying followed by Twisted Performance and Machine Heat Races, setting the stage for Saturday’s finale.
Championship night on Saturday, March 28 will feature B-Mains, the always exciting Chris Walker Electric Pole Dash, and the $5,000-to-win main event that will officially crown the first winner in series history.
The Southern Dirt Street Stock Series, presented by Kelley Trucking, LLC, is built around a competitive 10-race schedule across the Southeast, featuring premier venues in Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Alabama, and Tennessee. Each event offers strong payouts, with multiple $5,000-to-win races and a season finale paying $8,000-to-win at Whynot Motorsports Park in November.
In addition to race purses, the series boasts an impressive 2026 points fund, paying $7,500 to the champion along with additional contingency bonuses and awards throughout the top 15 in standings. Drivers will also compete for valuable contingency prizes including performance parts, equipment packages, and sponsor-backed incentives at events throughout the season.
The series also introduces a Rookie of the Year program, designed to highlight emerging talent within the Street Stock ranks, further strengthening the future of the division.
With a strong schedule, competitive payouts, and a lineup of top-tier sponsors supporting the tour, the Southern Dirt Street Stock Series is positioned to become a premier destination for Street Stock racing in the region.
2026 Southern Dirt Street Stock Series Schedule
Round 1: March 26–28 – Needmore Speedway (Norman Park, GA) – $5,000
Round 2: April 9–11 – Magnolia Motor Speedway (Columbus, MS) – $5,000
Round 3: April 30 – May 2 – Paducah International Raceway (Paducah, KY) – $5,000
Round 4: June 6 – Talladega Short Track (Eastaboga, AL) – $5,000
Round 5: June 25–27 – To Be Announced – $5,000
Round 6: July 18 – Duck River Raceway Park (Lewisburg, TN) – $5,000
Round 7: August 12–15 – Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, MS) – $5,000
Round 8: September 3–5 – Windy Hollow Speedway (Owensboro, KY) – $5,000
Round 9: October 10 – Duck River Raceway Park (Lewisburg, TN) – $5,000
Round 10: November 5–7 – Whynot Motorsports Park (Meridian, MS) – $8,000
$26,000+ 2026 Points Fund - Drivers committing to the full series will race for a robust points fund paying deep through the field, highlighted by added product bonuses throughout the top 15.
Top Points Fund Payouts
1st-$7,500 (Plus Carbon Fiber Driveshaft from The Driveshaft Shop
Plus 50% off Custom Shirt Package from Speedway Screen Prints)
2nd-$4,000
3rd-$2,500
4th-$1,500
5th-$1,200
6th-$1,100
7th-$1,000
8th-$900
9th-$800 (Plus Set of H500’s from J&S Plumbing)
10th: $750 (Plus Bolt Bin from Henry’s Parts Source)
Positions 11–15 will also receive additional product support, including bolt bins from Henry’s Parts Source and a $100 award from Rod Tucker Racing.
Contingency & End-of-Year Awards - The 2026 season is backed by one of the most extensive contingency programs in Street Stock racing, including:
4 Way Fab: Set of FOX Shocks & setup package
DirtCarLift: New Pit Lift
Fike Fab: New Chassis
High Octane Race Wraps: Custom Wrap
TCC Carburetor: One Carburetor
Twisted Performance: 1602 Crate Engine
John’s Performance Parts: $100 Quick Time Certificate (each event)
JKV Auto Core Buying: $500 Precision Performance Award (most qualifying points)
United Farmers Co-Op (Columbia, TN): H500 Rookie of the Year
Chris Walker Electric: $200 Dash Winner Award (each event)
STR / Highway 19N Speed Shop: Points Leader Spoiler
Mortgage by Jamie: Choose Cone Sponsor
American Smoke House BBQ: Official Series BBQ
On The Rocks Lemonade: Official Series Lemonade
The Southern Dirt Street Stock Series will be sanctioned by Crate Racin’ USA, the rulebook can be found at:
https://www.crateracinusa.com/downloads/get.aspx?i=1167065
All eyes now turn to Needmore Speedway as history will be made this weekend with the inaugural event. Fans can expect intense side-by-side racing, a stacked field of competitors, and the beginning of what promises to be an exciting 2026 campaign.
Article Credit: Cody Earley
