The Mattioli family is exploring sale options
South Boston Speedway is a famed pavement short track in South Boston, VA. The facility features a 4/10-mile oval with 12 degrees of banking.
Read the statement from South Boston Speedway below.
E.B. “Buck” Wilkins, Dave Blount and Louis Spencer bought 500 acres of farmland from John S. McRae with plans to build the speedway. The track was constructed partially out of a natural bowl shape in the landscape.
SoBo first opened in 1957 as a 1/4-mile dirt track. In 1979, the track was resurfaced to a .357-mile asphalt oval. In 1994, the track was finally re-configured once more as a 4/10-mile oval, it’s current configuration.
In 2017, the track underwent a $1,000,000 renovation. That included a repaving of the facility with no changes to the configuration.
Today, the complex hosts NASCAR Weekly Series events.
The 2023 season is the 40th year of late model racing at the facility. Phillip Morris remains the the leader in career Late Model Stock Car wins at the track with 76 wins.
South Boston Speedway: Statement
“We can confirm South Boston Speedway’s ownership is currently exploring options to sell the venue,” the track opened in a statement last week.
“The Mattioli family has had the honor and privilege of caring for South Boston Speedway for nearly 25 years. During that time, SoBo has transformed into one of the most prestigious, competitive and beautiful short tracks in America.
“The family is determined to only sell the speedway to another great steward, who vows to keep the rich history and tradition of first-class short track racing alive in Halifax County. During this time of exploration, the speedway operations will remain unchanged with a continued commitment to the teams and fans of showcasing the best short track racing in the county.”
