The Southern All Stars closed out their 37th season of racing in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Calera, AL driver Billy Franklin joins many drivers that are Champions for the longest running dirt racing series in the south. (Michael Moats photo)

34 Southern All Star drivers signed in on night one of a two night doubleheader at Smoky Mountain Raceway in Maryville, TN on October 16. Just as the season started in March, Chickamauga,GA driver Dale McDowell wins the last 2 races of the season as he did the first 2 events in 2020.<<MORE>>

30 Super Late Models signed in to Senoia Raceway is Senoia, GA for the 23rd Annual Michael Had Jr. Memorial and the crowd was a witness to some exciting 54 laps. (Richard Barnes photo)

Joseph Joiner and Brandon Overton led the group qualifying with Overton fastest. It didn't take long for trouble to find Todd Morrow and Michael Page as the two tangled in turn 3 and 4 with Morrow ending up on his roof on lap 1. Once the red flag was lifted Overton was being pressured by Joiner for the lead. On lap 16, a major crash on the front straight took out current points leader Billy Franklin along with Dalton Cook, John Henderson and Dalton Poston. <<MORE>>

Southern All Star Officials and Senoia Raceway in Senoia, GA is proud to announce the Mike Head Jr. Memorial race that was postponed earlier this year due to the WuHan Flu outbreak will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2020. <<MORE>>

28 Super Late Model drivers showed up at I-75 Raceway in Sweetwater, TN Saturday night with one uninvited guest also showing up. Mother Nature showed up after hot laps were completed and the great fans hung around and was treated to 50 laps of spectacular racing. (Wells Racing Photography)

Soon after the rain stopped the cars were called to the track for Sunoco Racing Fuels Qualifying. David Crabtree of Maryville, TN was the fastest in Group 1 and Dawsonville, GA Donald McIntosh took fastest in Group 2 and was fastest overall to a slick and fast 1/3rd mile clay surface. <<MORE>>

The Southern All Stars Dirt Series made it's first visit to Talladega Short Track, a track that has hosted a SAS event for the 37 years the series has been racing. And the track was in great shape for the 40 drivers that signed in for the prestigious race. <<MORE>>

The Southern All Stars Series proudly announces two new dates to the 2020 schedule.

The South Georgia Swing is schedule for September 11 and 12 at two tracks that was missed last year due to a hurricane on the Georgia Coast.

Friday, September 11 Oglethorpe Speedway Park in Pooler, GA will host the Patriots Shootout 40. A $4,000.00 to win 40 lapper for the newly reconfigured 3/8th mile paperclip speedway.  <<MORE>>

The Southern All Stars Series is pleased to announce the Class of 2020 Hall of Fame Inductees to be enshrined on August 15, 2020 at the 3rd Annual Governors Cup at Talladega Short Track in Eastaboga, AL. In addition to inductees going in on the dirt side, we will also be inducting an asphalt group this year as we start off with a stellar group of men for the inaugural class of 2020. <<MORE>>

The Southern All Star Series now in it 37th year of bringing competitive dirt super late model racing to local short tracks in the south will soon be available in the comfort of your home. DirtonDirt.com and the Southern All Stars has agreed to a multi-year contract to be the primary pay per view host of races.

"We are super excited about this contract with DirtonDirt as they are one of the top dirt broadcasting companies that brings so many races to the fans" said series official Ray Tennyson. "So many fans ask me at the tracks if Dirt on Dirt will be covering the next race that might be too far from the to see in person. Hopefully there will be more yes answers now than no." <<MORE>>

In accordance to the Southern All Stars Series rule book, Section Championship Points, Paragraph G states "If an event is weather cancelled after time trials have commenced all entered drivers will be awarded 30 'show' points."

The following drivers will have 30 points added to their names:

Dean Carpenter
Jason Milam 
Jay Scott 
Donald Johns 
Zach Leonhardi 
Josh Putnam 
Chad Thrash 
Dane Dacus 
Greg Love 
Billy Franklin 
Oakley Johns 
Mark Dodson 
Austin Franklin 
Brad Barry 
Casey Haney 
Christian Hanger 
Blake McClain 
Eric Hickerson 

In the event we have an add on race back at Thunderhill it will be a complete reset on registration, draw and qualifying. If you still have armbands for the pits, you may use them at the next race or send to Jason Walker at Thunderhill.

Jason Walker
Thunderhill Raceway
75 N Old Military Road
Summertown, TN 38483

The Southern All Stars Super Late Model Dirt Series visited a track for the first time in the series 37 year history. ECM Speedway hosted the series and 30 drivers from the south made their way to the 3/8th mile clay oval. And the packed grandstands didn't have to wait long for the action to begin. (Chris McDill photo)

The track record of 14.031 was the target as several drivers were flirting with the time in the hot laps session. The laps that count is qualifying and the crowd would see 2 drivers beat it. <<MORE>>

The Southern All Stars continues to make changes to the 2020 schedule. Due to the WuHan Flu Pandemic that affected everyone, the series continues to work with promoters and track owners to reschedule dates this season.

Series Announcer Dewayne Keith said "With all the tracks having state and local guidelines in place, every track had different rules. We knew once we started back racing we might loose some tracks that just might not be able to fit us into their schedule and we are very appreciative in their efforts. We will definitely be working with them to get them on the 2021 schedule when we start working on it soon." <<MORE>>

The Southen All Stars headed South from the Huntsville AL office to the city of Loxley, AL for their first visit to the beautiful Deep South Speedway. Owner/Promoter Billy Roberson has been working to change the once 1/2 mile track into a fast and competitive 3/8 mile clay oval. The inaugural Duals in Dixie fans watched 2 great nights of racing for the first time visit for the series. <<MORE>> (Brian McLeod photo | Dirt Scenes)

With the threat of Tropical Storm Cristobal now clear of the Gulf Coast, Loxley, Alabama will be next for the Southern All Star Dirt Series for races 3 and 4 of the 2020 season. Deep South Speedway will be hosting the twin Duals in Dixie race June 12 and 13. This is the series first visit to the track.

Deep South Owner Billy Robertson and Series Announcer Dewayne Keith spoke on Wednesday, June 3rd and with the threat of the tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico, both agreed on pushing the date back one week. The forecast seems to be in the favor of racers and fans and the local forecast is calling for a 0% of rain on Friday and a 25% chance for Saturday night. <<MORE>>

Race: Duals in Dixie is a two race event. The series has never raced at Deep South Raceway. Friday's race will be a 30 lap feature paying $3,000.00 to win. Saturday's night event will be a 50 lap feature paying $5,000.00 to win 

Procedure: The starting field is set for 24 cars, including 2 provisionals. There will be 2 SUNOCO Race Fuels/Knowles Race Parts qualifying groups with the top 5 from each group locked in. PPM Racing Products B Mains will determine up to 22 starters with the final two spots for highest driver in the 2020 Southern All Star Dirt Racing points standings. <<MORE>>

The La Quinta Inn in Daphne, AL has rooms available for the Duels in Dixie June 5th and 6th at Deep South Speedway in Loxley, AL. Room rates are 95 + tax for double occupancy. Mention you are with the Southern All Stars. Deep South has also announced an open practice on Thursday night for drivers wanting to get some laps in early. Here is the information for the hotel. La Quinta is pet friendly.

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES BY WYNDHAM MOBILE - DAPHNE
8946 SAWWOOD ST. DAPHNE, AL 36526
US Phone: 2513386555
Fax: 2513386556

Deep South Speedway
(850) 698-7868

Due to the state of Georgia having restrictions of allowing fans in the grandstands, The Mayhem 40 scheduled for Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia is for now postponed. Both parties will try to find a compatible date to reschedule the race.

"Last year, the series and tracks suffered so many rain outs and now this year the WuHan Flu is dealing havoc for racers, we just have to follow the guidelines put in place by each state and local officials to follow" says Southern All Star official Ray Tennyson. Dewayne Keith, series announcer and Senoia resident, has been following all the guidelines trying to make the race happen, but it just could not be worked out."

The series will be off a week after a huge crowd at Thunderhill Raceway as 35 Southern All Stars took battle in the 2nd race of the season this past Saturday night. Thanks to all of our race fans, sponsors, drivers and racetracks for everything you have done and continue to do support you local tracks.

The series travels south after a weekend off for two big nights of racing at Deep South Raceway in Loxley, AL for the Duels in Dixie.

The Southen All Stars finally made it to the track after 83 days and Victory Lane had a familiar face back in it. Dale McDowell from Chickamauga, GA is has been perfect in the season opener March Madness in Cherokee Speedway in Gafnee, SC and now at Thunderhill Raceway Park’s Whooping the WuHan Flu 50. (Connie Putnam photo) <<MORE>>

Whooping the Wuhan Flu 50 at Thunderhill Raceway in Summertown, TN.  It will be race #2 in the 2020 Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series schedule.  The 50 lap main event will pay $5,000.00 to win and will be the first of two stops at the track this season. Dirt on Dirt will be broadcasting the evenings race. Go to dirtondirt.com to purchase or free for subscribers. <<MORE>>

It has been 74 days since the Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series has been on the track for the first race of the season at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffny, SC on March 1st, but as the saying goes, we can see light at the end of the tunnel.

The All Stars and Thunderhill Raceway Park Owner Jason Walker are joining together to get started back up with the 2020 season with the Whooping the Wuhan Flu 50 feature on Saturday night, May 23rd on Memorial Day Weekend. The race will pay $5,000.00 to win the 50 lapper with $400.00 to start. Entry fee is $110.00. Dirt on Dirt will carry the nights event for their subscribers. <<MORE>>

The Southern All Star Dirt Racing 2020 season has once again had changed due to the Wuhan Flu pandemic that has affected everyone. Series announcer Dewayne Keith has been diligently working with track owners as each track has different rules to abide by from state and local authorities. We will work with track owners and officials to reschedule the races and will notify everyone once new dates are set. We at SAS hope to see everyone at a track soon. <<MORE>>

With the Wuhan Flu epidemic currently putting a hold on the racing world, The Southern All Star Series is proud to bring everyone IRacing to your home. Not only will you be able to enter these races but you can watch for free. <<MORE>>

The Southern All Stars Dirt Racing Series has been busy with race promoters across the south rearranging the 2020 schedule as dates have once again changed due to the Chinese Wuhan Flu epidemic.

Series announcer Dewayne Keith has been working with promoters to make sure all guidelines that local governments are adhered to. It looks now as our next race will be Saturday, May 2nd at Greenville Speedway in Greenville, Mississippi. <<MORE>>

The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series schedule has had some schedule modifications this week. With many racetracks being closed due to the Chinese Wuhan Flu, the series has made the following changes. The race for March 28 has been postponed until another date compatible for the track and series can be made. The April 24th Rockin' with the Stars for Smoky Mountain Speedway is still scheduled at this time. However, the April 25th race at Talladega Short Track scheduled on Talladega Nascar weekend will be postponed. Series officials and TST officials are looking now for a date to reschedule this race. <<MORE>>

The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series scheduled race for March 28, 2020 has been postponed due to the Chinese Wuhan Flu. We will work with Thunderhill Officials to try to find a compatible date to reschedule. 

Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Family 5:00 - 6:00
Friends 6:00 - 8:00

Thursday March 19, 2020
Funeral 1:00

Hazel Green Funeral Home
13921 Hwy 231 - 431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
(256) 828-0035.

It is with a heavy heart to let my racing family know that long time GM of the Southern All Stars Lynn Acklin has passed way. Please keep his family and friends in your prayers at this time. Arrangements will be posted when available.