Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Releases 2026 Schedule and Announces Loyalty Program

(December 12, 2025) As the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show starts its second day, series promoter Ray Cook is excited to unveil the 2026 slate of events for the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco. The tour schedule for the thirteenth Spring Nationals season starts with a Peach State doubleheader on February 27-28 and concludes with a Memorial Day weekend tripleshot. In all, fifteen events are scheduled over only six weekends and over $485,000 in purse money is up for grabs.

Five different states are represented on the ‘26 Spring Nationals schedule, as the series will snake through the states of Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky. The miniseries will visit fourteen different venues in the fifteen races including Swainsboro Raceway, Senoia Raceway, Little River Speedway, Cherokee Speedway, Thunderhill Raceway, I-75 Raceway, Wythe Raceway, Tazewell Speedway, Hidden Hollow Speedway, Ponderosa Speedway, Lake Cumberland Speedway, Sugar Creek Raceway, North Georgia Speedway, and Duck River Raceway Park.

While most Spring Nationals shows boast a $5,053, $7,553, or $10,053 payday, a trio of events stand out above the rest on the 2026 schedule. For the sixth straight year, the biggest race on the tour will be the Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial at the bad-fast Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, Tennessee. A $21,000 first place prize will once again be on the line when the Spring Nationals competitors roll into “The Taz” on Saturday, April 4. Previous winners of the Lil’ Bill Corum Memorial include Jonathan Davenport ('21), Chris Madden ('22), Dale McDowell ('23 & '24), and Tyler Erb ('25).

The tour will co-sanction the annual running of March Madness at the renowned Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina on Saturday, March 21 with the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series. A $20,053 winner’s check will be up for grabs in the first-ever visit by the Spring Nationals to the “Place Your Momma Warned You About.” Then on March 27-28, the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series will return to Thunderhill Raceway in Summertown, Tennessee for a two-day shootout. Following a $5,053 to win weekend opener at the newly-refurbished facility, Saturday’s grand finale will boast a $15,053 paycheck.

In addition to the nearly half million dollars in purse money, drivers competing with the Spring Nationals tour in 2026 will also have a chance to sign up for the new Loyalty Program that will pay show-up money to the top five at each series event. Over $31,000 will be distributed to the top five drivers in points throughout the year - $2,100 earmarked for each race. As part of the new Loyalty Program, the top three drivers with perfect attendance will receive $500 each race night, while fourth and fifth will receive $300. More details on the Spring Nationals Loyalty Program - including pit pass and entry fee perks - will be released in the upcoming weeks, but interested drivers can inquire for more information by contacting Ray Cook at 828-360-5353.

The Championship point fund also sits at over $21,000 for the top five in final Spring Nationals points. The Champion will receive $10,053 for his efforts, while second through fifth will receive $5,053, $2,553, $2,053, and $1,553 respectively. If any drivers fulfill the requirements to be eligible for point fund money and sit outside of the top five, they will receive $1,053 following the completion of the tour on Sunday, May 24 at Duck River Raceway Park in Wheel, Tennessee. With purse money, Loyalty Program money, and point fund money, drivers will be racing wheel-to-wheel for over $540,000 this spring!

2026 Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Schedule:
February 27 - Swainsboro Raceway (Swainsboro, GA) - $7,553 to win
February 28 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $10,053 to win
March 20 - Little River Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $10,053 to win
March 21 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $20,053 to win
March 27 - Thunderhill Raceway (Summertown, TN) - $5,053 to win
March 28 - Thunderhill Raceway (Summertown, TN) - $15,053 to win
April 2 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $5,053 to win
April 3 - Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) - $10,053 to win
April 4 - Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN) - $21,000 to win
May 7 - Hidden Hollow Speedway (Colson, KY) - $5,053 to win
May 8 - Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY) - $7,553 to win
May 9 - Lake Cumberland Speedway (Burnside, KY) - $10,053 to win
May 22 - Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) - $5,053 to win
May 23 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $7,553 to win
May 24 - Duck River Raceway Park (Wheel, TN) - $10,053 to win

Past Spring Nationals Champions:
2025 - Garrett Smith (Eatonton, GA)
2024 - Donald McIntosh (Dawsonville, GA)
2023 - Carson Ferguson (Lincolnton, NC)
2022 - Carson Ferguson (Lincolnton, NC)
2021 - Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)
2020 - Season Canceled Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
2019 - Dale McDowell (Chickamauga, GA)
2018 - Eric Wells (Hazard, KY)
2017 - Brandon Overton (Evans, GA)
2016 - Donald McIntosh (Dawsonville, GA)
2015 - Donald McIntosh (Dawsonville, GA)
2014 - Billy Ogle, Jr. (Knoxville, TN)
2013 - Steve Casebolt (Richmond, IN)

For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco, please point your Internet browser to www.SouthernNationalsSeries.com or feel free to call/text series promoter Ray Cook at 828-360-5353. You can also follow us across social media platforms on facebook.com/southernnationalsseries and on Twitter @sonationals.

The tour would like to thank all of our valued marketing partners including: Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants, Coltman Farms Racing, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, American Racer South, Delph Communications, E-Z-GO, Spring Pro Precision Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Capital Race Cars, Collins Signs, DirtCarLift.com, DirtonDirt.com, FK Rod Ends, Interstate Welding & Steel Supply, JM Custom Laser, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, MasterSbilt Race Cars, MyRacePass Fantasy Racing, SFP Performance Systems, The Joie of Seating, The Steering Buddy, Velocita-USA, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Vinson Sims Construction, and Wiles Driveshafts.

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Media Contact: Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
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