September 5–6, 2026 — Labor Day Weekend
Inaugural Barney Barnhill Memorial
Race and Fireworks Show
Southern Raceway — Milton, FL
9359 Nichols Lake Road, Milton, FL 32583
Honoring Barney Barnhill
The Labor Day Weekend event will be more than just a race — it will be a celebration of Southern Raceway founder Barney Barnhill. Join us as we honor Barney, celebrate Southern Raceway's history, and begin a new tradition at the track he built.
Crate Racin' USA Dirt Late Model Series Format
Saturday, Sept. 5 — Preliminaries
- Twin 25-lap preliminary features
- Each feature pays $1,500 to win
- The top three finishers from each feature lock into Sunday's main event
Sunday, Sept. 6 — $10,000-to-Win Main Event
- A Top Six Dash will determine the feature starting positions for Saturday's six locked-in drivers
- All remaining drivers will compete in heat races lined up according to Saturday's finishes
- B-Mains will be held as needed to determine the final starters
Sep5Sat
Saturday Night — Prelims
Schedule
3:00 PMPit Gate Opens
4:30 PMGeneral Admission Opens
5:30 PMDrivers Meeting
6:00 PMHot Laps
7:00 PMRacing
Divisions Racing
Crate Racin' USA Late ModelsTwin 25-lap Prelims · $1,500 to win each
IMCA Modifieds$1,000 to win
Vintage$1,000 to win
Bombers$1,000 to win
Crown Vics$1,000 to win
Slingshots
Sep6Sun
Sunday Night — Finale
Schedule
3:00 PMPit Gate Opens
4:30 PMGeneral Admission Opens
5:30 PMDrivers Meeting
6:00 PMHot Laps
7:00 PMRacing
Divisions Racing
Crate Racin' USA Late Models$10,000 to Win Main Event
CRUSA Street Stocks$1,000 to win
Factory Stocks$1,000 to win
Pure Stocks$1,000 to win
SCDRA Stingers$1,000 to win
Stock Car Smackdown Enduro Series Round 2$1,000 to win
Admission & Pit Pass Pricing
Saturday, Sept. 5 — Twin Features
Reserved Seating Adult$22
Reserved Seating Kids$12
General Admission Adult$20
General Admission ChildFREE
Reserved Seating Adult Pit Pass$42
Reserved Seating Kids Pit Pass$22
Pit Pass Adult$40
Pit Pass Kid 6 to 12$20
Pit Pass Upgrade Adult$20
Pit Pass Upgrade Kid 6-12$20
ATV/Personal Vehicle$20
Tier Parking$40
Sunday, Sept. 6 — $10,000 to Win Finale
Reserved Seating Adult$27
Reserved Seating Kids$12
General Admission Adult$25
General Admission ChildFREE
Reserved Seating Adult Pit Pass$42
Reserved Seating Kids Pit Pass$22
Pit Pass Adult$40
Pit Pass Kid 6 to 12$20
Pit Pass Upgrade Adult$15
Pit Pass Upgrade Kid 6-12$20
ATV/Personal Vehicle$20
Tier Parking$40
September 5–6 — Two-Day Pricing
Reserved Seating Adult$44
Reserved Seating Kids$20
General Admission Adult$40
General Admission ChildFREE
Reserved Seating Adult Pit Pass$82
Reserved Seating Kids Pit Pass$42
Pit Pass Adult$80
Pit Pass Kid 6 to 12$40
Pit Pass Upgrade Adult$35
Pit Pass Upgrade Kid 6-12$40
ATV/Personal Vehiclen/a
Tier Parking$80
All local divisions except Slingshots will race for $1,000 to win.
Sunday Fireworks Show
Sunday's program will include a huge fireworks show presented by The Cutting Board. Barney loved fireworks and worked hard to ensure Southern Raceway's shows were among the best in the region, making this an especially meaningful way to celebrate his life and legacy.
Questions? Contact us at southernraceway@huntthefront.net or call (850) 623-2333