2024 Spring Nationals at Waycross Motor Speedway

2024 Spring Nationals Series Season Begins With Peach State Triple-Header

2024 Spring Nationals Series Season Begins With Peach State Triple-Header

The 2024 Spring Nationals Series season is set to being this weekend with a triple-header in the state of Georgia.

Feb 27, 2024 by FloRacing Staff
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The 11th edition of the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco will get underway this weekend in a huge triple-header in the Peach State of Georgia. 

The barnstorming tour will make its first-ever visit to Waycross Motor Speedway in Waycross, Georgia on Thursday evening, February 29 for a $7,553-to-win showdown, while the triple shot will conclude with a pair of $10,053-to-win programs at Swainsboro Raceway in Swainsboro, Georgia on Friday, March 1 and at Senoia Raceway in Senoia, Georgia on Saturday, March 2. In all, nearly $90,000 in prize money is up for grabs and one lucky driver could walk away with over $27,500 in weekend winnings.

Drivers that are running with the Spring Nationals tour will also be looking to get off to a hot start in the point standings. Carson Ferguson, of Lincolnton, North Carolina, is the two-time and defending mini-series Champion. A $10,053 payday will once again be awarded to the Spring Nationals Champion following the series finale on Sunday, May 26 at Duck River Raceway Park. With 15 events on this year’s schedule, drivers will be able to drop their two worst races towards their final point tally.

On Thursday at Waycross Motor Speedway, the pit gates will open at 3:00 p.m., the grandstands will open at 5:00 p.m., the Drivers Meeting will take place at 6:30 p.m., and Hot Laps will take to the racetrack starting at 7:00 p.m.. Grandstand admission will be $25.00, while admittance into the pit area will be $40.00. Kids 12 and under will be admitted for FREE.

Joining the Super Late Models on the racing card at Waycross will be the 602 Late Models ($800 to win), the Benny McCarty Memorial for Super Streets ($747 to win), and Crown Vic Jr.’s - ages 17 and under only ($100 to win). In addition, there will also be an open practice session held at the facility on Wednesday night, February 28 for all classes from 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m. Waycross Motor Speedway is located at 2101 Knight Avenue in Waycross, GA 31503. More information can be found by calling 912-283-0900 or by accessing www.wayxspeedway.com.

On Friday at Swainsboro Raceway, all gates will open at 4:00 p.m. with the Drivers Meeting scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and Hot Laps starting promptly at 7:00 p.m. Grandstand admission will be $30.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids ages 6-11. Pit admission will be $45.00 for adults and $30.00 for kids ages 6-11. Children 5 and under will be admitted for FREE.

Along with the ground-pounding Super Late Models, the 604 Late Models, 602 Late Models, Road Warriors, Street Stocks, Crown Vic Pro’s, and Crown Vic Jr.’s will also be in racing competition. The Spring Nationals has visited Swainsboro on two different occasions and Evans, Georgia standout Brandon Overton claimed the checkered flag both times in 2022 and 2023. Swainsboro Raceway is located at 586 Modoc Road in Swainsboro, GA 30401. More information can be found by calling 478-494-0584 or by accessing www.swainsbororaceway.com.

On Saturday at Senoia Raceway, the pit gates will swing open at 2:00 p.m., the grandstands will allow patrons into the historic facility at 4:00 p.m., the Drivers Meeting is at 6:30 p.m., and Hot Laps for the Super Late Models will start at 7:00 p.m. Adult grandstand admission will be $30.00, while kids ages 12 and under will be allowed into the stands for FREE. Pit admission will be $40.00 for adults, $20.00 for kids ages 6-12, and FREE for those children 5 and under.

In addition to the Super Late Models headlining the racing card, the 604 Late Model, 602 Late Model, Charger, and Bomber divisions will also be in action on the gray gumbo. The Spring Nationals has visited Senoia on nine different occasions with the winner’s list consisting of Jonathan Davenport ('16), Chris Madden ('16), Michael Page ('17), Donald McIntosh ('17), Scott Bloomquist ('18), Dale McDowell ('18), Chris Madden ('19), Shane Clanton ('22), and Wil Herrington ('23). Senoia Raceway is located at 171 Brown Road in Senoia, GA 30276. More information can be found by calling 770-599-6161 or by accessing www.senoiaraceway1969.com.

Fans unable to attend any of this weekend's events in person will be able to stream all three nights of action live on FloRacing. If you're not already a FloRacing subscriber, click here to sign up today.

The Spring Nationals tire rule in 2024 is Hoosier Racing Tire NLMT 2, 3, 4 and American Racer Tire 44, 48, Pro3/56. Body rules and the Droop Rule will be the same as those agreed on by both the World of Outlaws Late Model Series and the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series - among others. The entry fee will be $100.00 each night and transponders will be available to rent. Any driver not advancing into the feature field will receive $75.00 in tow money. If you can’t make it to the track, we invite you to watch all of the action LIVE on www.FloRacing.com.

Spring Nationals Weekend Purses

(Thursday - 40 Laps) - - - 1. $7,553, 2. $3,500, 3. $2,000, 4. $1,500, 5. $1,200, 6. $900, 7. $700, 8. $650, 9. $600, 10. $575, 11. $550, 12. $540, 13. $530, 14. $520, 15. $510, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500 - - - $25,275 TOTAL

(Friday, Saturday - 53 Laps) - - - 1. $10,053, 2. $5,000, 3. $3,000, 4. $2,000, 5. $1,500, 6. $1,000, 7. $800, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16. $500, 17. $500, 18. $500, 19. $500, 20. $500, 21. $500, 22. $500 - - - $31,700 TOTAL

2024 Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Schedule

Thursday, February 29 - Waycross Motor Speedway, Waycross, GA - $7,553 to win

Friday, March 1 - Swainsboro Raceway, Swainsboro, GA - $10,053 to win

Saturday, March 2 - Senoia Raceway, Senoia, GA - $10,053 to win

Friday, March 29 - I-75 Raceway, Sweetwater, TN - $10,053 to win

Saturday, March 30 - Tazewell Speedway, Tazewell, TN - $21,000 to win

Friday, April 5 - Buckshot Speedway, Clanton, AL - $7,553 to win

Saturday, April 6 - East Alabama Motor Speedway, Phenix City, AL - $10,053 to win

Friday, April 19 - Ponderosa Speedway, Junction City, KY - $7,553 to win

Saturday, April 20 - Lake Cumberland Speedway, Burnside, KY - $10,053 to win

Friday, May 3 - Sugar Creek Raceway, Blue Ridge, GA - $7,553 to win

Saturday, May 4 - Dixie Speedway, Woodstock, GA - $10,053 to win

Friday, May 10 - Natural Bridge Speedway, Natural Bridge, VA - $10,053 to win

Saturday, May 11 - Beckley Motor Speedway, Mount Hope, WV - $20,053 to win

Friday, May 24 - Rain Date / To Be Announced

Saturday, May 25 - North Georgia Speedway, Chatsworth, GA - $10,053 to win

Sunday, May 26 - Duck River Raceway Park, Wheel, TN - $10,053 to win

* All events to be broadcast LIVE to subscribers of FloRacing