I-95 Showdown resumes with SpeedWeek at Southern National Motorsports Park
By Julian Austin
March 12, 2025
Photo By Julian Austin
The Inaugural I-95 Showdown continues with round two tonight at Southern National Motorsports Park. The second leg of the opening round for the showdown is part of SpeedWeek at Southern National Motorsports Park.
21 drivers are slated to compete in the 125 lap Late Model event tonight with some of the regions best in the field.
Information gathered from www.snmp.com & Andy Marquis
Matt Cox comes into tonight's race the early points leader of the I95-Showdown with his victory in the annual IceBreaker on February 8th. A solid run tonight will not only add to his early points lead in the showdown but establish Cox as the early favorite to claim the SpeedWeek Championship.
Matt Cox following winning this year's IceBreaker at Florence Motor Speedway. Photo By Julian Austin
From ultraracingassociation.com
Wednesday night is the start a four day stretch of racing highlighted by some of tough competition from around the area.
Amongst the names joining Cox is Doug Barnes Jr, Sam Yarbrough, CARS Tour Rookie Lanie Buice, Casey and Cody Kelley and past track champions Tyler Matthews and Ryan Joyner. The event is also bringing drivers from other forms of racing in. Anthony Bello who primarily competed on the SMART Modified Tour in 2024 will make his late model debut for Mike Darne Racing on Wednesday night.
From Bello Motorsports Facebook Page
Anthony in a statement on Facebook says "Very ready to get this season going with Mike Darne. Really happy to be a part of a top notice operation, looking forward to this season."
Perhaps no driver in the field has been as successful as Andrew Grady. Grady has raced at Southern National regularly in his career and has many wins at the facility.
Andrew Grady before the 2025 IceBreaker at Florence Motor Speedway. Photo By Julian Austin
In an article written by Andy Marquis on the track's website Grady says, “Always looking forward to going to Southern National,” Grady said. “Especially with TORP Chassis. We’ve been fastest every time we’ve been. Just haven’t had the luck on our side that we need. Anytime we go home to Southern National, I feel like you have to consider me a threat no matter what it’s in.”
“I just hope everybody’s smart,” Grady continued. “There’s a lot of racing, a lot of nights. I feel like it’s going to be a really good show with the guys that are going.”
Grady is referencing to the four nights of racing. The drivers will need to race smart throughout the week with abundance of patience.
SpeedWeek officially kicked off this past Saturday with with Hunter Brown sweeping a pair of Charger (Limited Late Model) races. Robert Arch picked up the win in the Mini Stocks.
Here is the schedule for the remainder of SpeedWeek at Southern National Motorsports Park
Wednesday, March 12th (Green Flag at around 9:00 PM)
125 Lap LMSC ($5K to win)
25 Lap Legends
15 Lap Bandos
Thursday, March 13th (Green Flat at around 9:00 PM)
15 Lap Bandos
25 Lap Legends
50 Lap Late Models ($5K to win)
Friday, March 14th (Green Flag at around 9:00 PM)
15 Lap Bandos
35 Lap Chargers
25 Lap Legends
30 Lap Mini Stocks
15 Lap Any Cars
50 Lap Late Models ($5K to win)
Saturday, March 15th (Green Flag at 3:00 PM)
15 Lap Bandos
50 Lap Chargers
25 Lap Legends
50 Lap Mini Stocks
100 Lap Late Models ($5K to win)
15 Lap Any Cars
For more information & how to obtain tickets, log onto www.snmpark.com. Tickets can also be purchased at the track each day.
Racing can be seen each night on www.ultrabroadcasting.com
-Sources for this article include the track's website and article written by Andy Marquis.
https://snmpark.com/speedweek-boasts-impressive-late-model-entry-list-9451/