Southern All-Stars rock into Smoky Mountain Speedway on April 17

Southern All-Stars rock into Smoky Mountain Speedway on April 17
April 12, 2020
For immediate release

Maryville, Tennessee – The Southern All-Stars series returns to Smoky Mountain Speedway for the Rockin’ with the Stars presented by Classic Rock 103.5 WIMZ on Saturday, April 17. The oldest dirt late model touring series will roll into town for a $5,000 to win race.

Defending series champion Billy Franklin heads into Smoky Mountain Speedway looking to repeat his series title. Rookie of the Year candidate Payton Freeman currently sits atop the series standings. Other drivers expected are Dale McDowell, Donald McIntosh, Mark Dodson, Sam Seawright, Robby Moses, Tommy Kerr, and more.

It will also be the debut of the North Carolina-based Steel Block Bandits that will also be competing for $5,000 to win. Some of the best limited late model drivers from the Carolinas will drive over the mountain to go against the area’s best such as Skip Arp, Chase King, Kyle Courtney, Bobby Giffin, and more.

Also, in action will be the sportsman late models for $1,000 to win and the front wheel drive cars for $500 to win.

There is also ladies’ wheelbarrow racing. Teams of two will race for $100 courtesy InsideDirtRacing.com. Teams can sign up at the pavilion on race day.

Pit gates will open at 2:00. Grandstand and tier parking gates open at 3:00 The drivers meeting is set for 5:45. Hot laps, time trials, and racing action will begin at 6:00.

Grandstand ticket prices are $25 for adults, kids 11 and under are free. Tier parking tickets are $40 for adults, kids 11 and under are free. Pit passes are $40 for adults, kids 11 and under are $20.

There will be an open practice on Friday, April 16 for any division. Pit gates open at 5:00 and the practice will be 6:00-9:00. Pit admission is $20 for adults, $10 for kids 11 and under. Tier parking will be open for free. The main grandstand will be closed.

Smoky Mountain Speedway is located 12 miles south of Maryville, Tennessee. From Maryville, take Highway 411 south for 10 miles and turn left onto Brick Mill Road. Follow Brick Mill Road for approximately 2 miles, the racetrack is on the right. The first entrance is for grandstand parking. The second entrance is for tier parking and campground access. The pit entrance is the next right on Crye Road.

For additional information, contact the speedway at 865-856-8989 or visit the new track web site at www.SmokyMtnSpeedway.com.

Smoky Mountain Speedway is sponsored by East Tennessee Auto Outlet, Food City, Phoenix Conversions, Tate’s Hardware in Vonore, Smoky View NAPA Auto Parts, Stanley Best Heating and Air, GW Towing & Recovery, Smoky Mountain Harley Davidson, FK Rod Ends, East Tennessee Fence, Matco Tools by Ronnie Dunlap, American Medical Response, Blount Excavating, Parker Auto Sales, Maxima Racing Oils, All Vol Lawn Care, Classic Rock 103.5 FM WIMZ, MRM Racing Photos, InsideDirtRacing.com, and DBE Excavating.