Local track announces 2012 slate

Southside Speedway released its 2012 schedule last week and the upcoming season should be one of the most exciting campaigns to date.

Twelve nights / afternoons of racing, beginning on Sunday, April 1st through Friday, August 31st are highlighted by the Late Models being on the schedule for every event.

Opening day kicks off on April Fools Day with one of the two 150-lap races scheduled for the Late Models this season.

Also back in 2012 will be the Modifieds, Grand Stocks, Street Stocks, U-Cars, Champ Karts and Legends.

The Virginia Mini Cup Racing Association will also make its return in 2012 for two dates that are to be determined.

The Speedway will hold an Open Practice for all divisions on Saturday, March 24.

In an effort to help the teams keep their cost down, the Speedway has decided to keep the rules for all divisions the same as they were in 2011.

Since the rules are not changing, there will be no rules meeting this off season.

Southside Speedway has also decided to remain independent for 2012 and will not be apart of the NASCAR All American Series.

This was a tough decision for the Speedway to make, but the decision enabled us to bring back all of our regular divisions and support the guys that have been supporting us throughout the years. For the latest up to date information, log on to www.southsidespeedway.com and join our new Facebook page.

Southside Speedway, better known as “The Toughest Short Track in the South” is paved 1/3 mile oval located on Genito Road in Midlothian.

The speedway was established in 1959 by J.M. Wilkinson and is currently run by his daughter, Sue W. Clements. The speedway features 7 divisions including Late Models, Modifieds, Grand Stocks, Street Stocks, U-Cars, Champ Karts and Legends.