4/7/2026
Crate Racin' USA
Golden Egg Spring Nationals at “The MAG” Set for this Weekend!
(Eastaboga, AL – April 7, 2026) – The spotlight turns to Magnolia Motor Speedway this weekend as the Golden Egg Spring Nationals returns to “The Mag” on April 9–11, featuring the Southern Dirt Street Stock Series in a $5,000-to-win main event that will be streamed live on Crate Racin’ USA TV.
Following a thrilling season opener at Needmore Speedway during the Southern Heritage Classic, the Southern Dirt Street Stock Series rolls into Columbus, Mississippi with momentum building and the championship battle already taking shape. Rod Tucker sits atop the standings after claiming victory in the opening round, earning 46 points to lead the series heading into Magnolia. Devin Walker and Ethan Wilson are tied for second, while Nevin Gainey and Heath Walker round out a tightly contested top five.
With just one event in the books, the championship picture remains wide open, and a strong performance at Magnolia could shake up the standings in a big way. Drivers throughout the top 20—including Andrew Stone, Devin McLeod, Seth Geary, Dillon Ussery, and Jeff Parsons—are all within striking distance as the series continues its inaugural campaign.
Southern Dirt Street Stock Series - Points Standings
1-Rod Tucker – 46
2-Devin Walker – 43
3-Ethan Wilson – 43
4-Nevin Gainey – 41
5-Heath Walker – 41
6-Andrew Stone – 40
7-Devin McLeod – 38
8-Seth Geary – 37
9-Dillon Ussery – 36
10-Jeff Parsons – 35
The weekend officially gets underway on Thursday, April 9 with an open practice session from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., giving teams a crucial opportunity to fine-tune their setups ahead of competition. Pit gates will open at 5:00 p.m., and grandstand admission will be free for fans looking to get an early look at the action.
On Friday, April 10, the Golden Egg Spring Nationals roars to life as the Southern Dirt Street Stock Series hits the track for qualifying and heat race competition, setting the stage for Saturday night’s main event. In addition to the CRUSA Street Stocks, fans will be treated to a full Weekly Racing Series program featuring the Guest Body Shop CRUSA Late Model Sportsman racing for $600-to-win, Johnson Motorsports Factory Stocks for $500-to-win, Four Season/Bad Boy CRUSA Modifieds for $500-to-win, and the Eaton Clinic Crown Vics competing for $150-to-win. The CRUSA Late Models will also be on hand for practice sessions in preparation for their Saturday feature.
Championship night on Saturday, April 11 will bring the weekend to a thrilling conclusion as the Southern Dirt Street Stock Series headlines with its $5,000-to-win feature event. With a $400-to-start payout and championship points on the line, the stakes couldn’t be higher as drivers look to etch their name into Golden Egg history.
Saturday’s program will also include a full slate of Weekly Racing Series features, highlighted by the All Star Body Center CRUSA Late Models racing for $1,000-to-win (based on 12 cars), along with CRUSA Late Model Sportsman ($600-to-win), Factory Stocks ($600-to-win), CRUSA Modifieds ($500-to-win), and Crown Vics ($150-to-win).
Drivers meeting times are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. on Friday and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, with racing to follow each evening.
Pit admission for the weekend is set at $30 on Thursday, $35 on Friday, and $40 on Saturday, while grandstand admission is $15 on Friday and $25 on Saturday, with kids 10 and under admitted free both nights. A two-day grandstand pass is also available for $35.
Fans who can’t make the trip to Columbus can catch every lap of the action live this weekend on Crate Racin’ USA TV. Single day or weekend passes are available at crateracinusa.tv.
Located at 495 US-45 in Columbus, Mississippi, Magnolia Motor Speedway stands as one of the South’s premier dirt racing destinations. With easy access from U.S. Highways 82 and 45, the facility continues to attract top-tier national events and passionate fans from across the region.
Article Credit: Cody Earley
