LATEST FMS NEWS
Coca-Cola Named Official Soft Drink of FMS
We’re thrilled to announce that Coca-Cola is now the official soft drink partner of Florence Motor Speedway! Whether you’re cheering on your favorite driver or taking in the action-packed laps, nothing beats an ice-cold Coke to fuel your race day experience.
"We are excited to welcome Coca-Cola as a new partner at Florence Motor Speedway," said Steve Zacharias, owner of Florence Motor Speedway. "Our fans are going to love enjoying their full line of refreshing products during race days!"
Get ready to Taste the Feeling as we bring more refreshment and excitement to every race this season. Don’t forget to grab a Coke at the concession stand during your next visit!
This weekends schedule: https://tinyurl.com/SC400Sched
SC400 Ticket Info: https://www.fmspeedway.com/sc250-400tickets
Bell & Bell GMC Sponsors The FMS Pace Truck
Big thanks to Bell & Bell GMC for stepping up as the sponsor of our new Pace Truck at Florence Motor Speedway! Their years of support have been invaluable—not only for the pace truck but also for all they've done to back us over the years. We can’t thank them enough!
If you’re in the market for a new or used vehicle, Bell and Bell GMC l is the place to go. From cars to work trucks, they’ve got you covered. Plus, their service and parts department is ready to keep your vehicle running smoothly, and their body shop is there when you need it.
With over 45 years of dedicated service to the Carolinas, Bell & Bell delivers world-class customer care. Make them your dealership of choice and experience the difference!
Is This The Year?
The South Carolina 400 trophy has eluded Matt Cox for years, but could 2024 be the year he finally adds it to his collection? For those who know racing at Myrtle Beach & Florence, Matt has been a fierce competitor year after year. The 2023 Florence Late Model Track Champion has won the pole for the 400 in 2015, 2020, and 2021, always in contention but never quite taking the top spot… yet.
This season, Matt has been on fire, winning 3 out of his last 4 Late Model races at FMS and recently capturing the checkered flag in the Limited Late Model Race at the Pee Dee 225.
With his unmatched knowledge of Florence Motor Speedway and a renewed drive to conquer the competition, Matt is ready to battle some of the best in Late Model Racing.
Could this finally be the year he takes home the 400 trophy?
Ticket information! Click here: https://www.fmspeedway.com/sc250-400tickets
Team Registration: https://tinyurl.com/SC400Team
SC400 Late Model Entry List Updated Today:
Samie Scarpelli Memorial 96 Limited Late Model Race
Get ready for an action-packed night that’s especially close to our hearts. Friday, November 22nd, we’re honoring the incredible legacy of Samie Scarpelli with the Memorial 96 race presented by Butler Roof Company! Join us as Limited Late Models battle it out in a thrilling 96-lap race alongside adrenaline-fueled races from Bandoleros, Legends, and Super Trucks!
Tickets: $20 for Friday’s race or $40 for a two-night pass, including Saturday’s South Carolina 400. Children under 5 are FREE!
Come cheer on the racers fighting for the $2,500 prize in Samie’s honor!
Ticket information! Click here: https://www.fmspeedway.com/sc250-400tickets
Drivers & Teams Register Now!: https://tinyurl.com/SC400EntryForm
Media Credential: https://tinyurl.com/SC400Media
It will also be televised on Flo Racing. www.floracing.com
Storage In Motion is the Official Cooler of the South Carolina 400
Storage In Motion is proud to be named the Official Cooler of the South Carolina 400! This race is shaping up to be the most significant event of the year at Florence Motor Speedway, with unprecedented ticket sales already creating a buzz.
To help FMS keep up with the demand for cold drinks and fresh food, they called in the industry leader in mobile coolers & freezers – Storage In Motion.
"We certainly want to be prepared for this event, and Storage In Motion is so well known in Myrtle Beach for handling festivals and events; it was a no-brainer to reach out to them and not have to worry about how we will keep our food and drinks cold," said FMS Owner Steve Zacharias.
As a premier mobile refrigerated trailer rental company, Storage In Motion is ready to serve private, commercial, and industrial clients from Florida to Ohio. Let them help you keep your event running smoothly, too!
Contact Storage In Motion today for all your cooler and freezer rental needs!
(866) 968-3455
Website: https://storage-in-motion.com
Citrusafe Sponsors Victory Lane
CitruSafe BBQ Grill Cleaner is the official sponsor of Victory Lane at the South Carolina 400! Plus, all campers are in for a treat—a free bottle of CitruSafe for race weekend!
“We are just so excited to have such a well-respected company like CitruSafe come on board for what will be an iconic weekend of racing,” said FMS General Manager Brian Vause.
CitruSafe Grill Cleaners is a pioneer in grill cleaning, making it the first spray specially formulated to safely and effectively clean barbecue grills. Manufactured by Bryson Industries, Inc. in Thomasville, NC, CitruSafe is available at major retailers and on Amazon. Not only does it save fuel, but it also eliminates risks from wire grill brush bristles—keeping your grill clean and your food safe!
Get ready for an epic South Carolina 400 – one of the country’s most prestigious Late Model races, featuring top drivers and a weekend packed with racing action on the 4/10 mile oval. From Legends Cars to Super Trucks, it’s going to be an adrenaline-filled weekend you don’t want to miss!
Ticket Pricing:
South Carolina 250 (Friday): $20
South Carolina 400 (Saturday): $30
Combo for Both Days: $40
Children 5 & Under: FREE
Pit Pass Pricing (Available at Turn 1 Pit Gate):
Race Team One Day: $50
Race Team Two Day: $60
Non-Race Team Both Days: $80 (includes grandstand access)
Buy Tickets Here: https://tinyurl.com/SC400Tickets
Team Registration: https://tinyurl.com/SC400Team
Get ready for an iconic weekend of speed and excitement at Florence Motor Speedway!
The 2022 South Carolina 400 Champ is Back!
Brenden "Butterbean" Queen, one of the country’s top short-track drivers, is ready to make a run for Victory Lane in the South Carolina 400! Driving the #03 Lee Pulliam Performance Late Model, Queen is already the 2024 CARS Tour Champion and comes with an impressive list of wins, including the Hampton Heat and CARS Tour Race at North Wilkesboro in 2023. With three Langley Speedway Late Model Championships under his belt, plus experience in the ARCA and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, Queen will be one to watch as he competes for the coveted Palmetto!
Bean Nation—get your tickets to cheer him on as he goes for his second SC 400 win! The action happens November 22-23 with Saturday’s main event green flag at 6pm. Don’t miss it!
Purchase Tickets: https://tinyurl.com/SC400Tickets
Driver Registration: https://tinyurl.com/SC400Team
Media Credential: https://tinyurl.com/SC400Media
Can’t make the race? Watch live on FloRacing
DALE JR & THE BUD # 8 RETURN TO FMS
The South Carolina 400 is one of Southeast's preeminent stock car races. Running in its 32nd edition, the race took on even greater prominence as fans will see the return of the iconic Budweiser # 8 driven by Dale Earnhardt Jr. Earnhardt Jr. is a 2-time Daytona 500 Champion, 15-Time NASCAR Most Popular Driver and inducted into the NASCAR Hall Of Fame in 2021. He returns to his racing roots to compete in the 250-lap Late Model race, just as he did in the mid-1990s before beginning his NASCAR career.
“We are honored that Dale Jr. chose Florence Motor Speedway to return the iconic Budweiser #8. The car means so much to many and brings back great memories—from four in a row at Talladega to ‘It’s Bristol Baby!’” said Florence Motor Speedway owner Steve Zacharias
The number 8 also has a deep meaning for his family. His grandfather, Ralph Earnhardt, piloted the #8 car to victory at several short tracks in the Southeast. Ralph raced door-to-door against names like Fireball Roberts, Tiny Lund, and Ned Jarrett at places that echo in history, such as Metrolina, Greenville-Pickens, and Columbia.
Dale Earnhardt Sr. drove the number 8 Goodwrench Chevy in the Busch Series during the 1980's. A car that Earnhadt Jr. tracked down and purchased in 2019. Earnhardt Jr. restored the vehicle his father competed in and led pace laps in the May 2021 Xfinity Series Race at Darlington Raceway.
The number 8 Bud car returns to action at the South Carolina 400 on November 23rd. Tickets are on sale now; they are $30, and Children 5 and under get in free.
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SOUTH CAROLINA 400 HISTORY
The South Carolina 400 originated at Myrtle Beach Speedway in 1982. It was initially a NASCAR All Pro / Southeast Series Late Model event from 1993 to 1995 before becoming a NASCAR-spec Late Model division race in 1996, where any Weekly Series track that runs a NASCAR Late Model class car can participate (primarily in the Carolinas now, perimeter chassis). Originally a 400-lap All-Pro race, the race has become 250 laps as a NASCAR Late Model with other weekly features combining for the 400 laps.
After the transfer of sanction by NASCAR, the race moved to Florence for the 2020 season. The 2023 format for the Saturday event is two 25-lap features for non-qualified cars that send top finishers to the feature, then a 50-lap feature for four-cylinder race cars, a 50-lap feature for Street Stocks, and a 250-lap feature for NASCAR-specification Late Models. The race is currently run in two parts, with a ten-minute halftime break after 125 laps (or earlier if a safety car happens within five laps of the prescribed break). The halftime break is the only time teams can change four tires (during the race, teams can only change tires if they are damaged).
Some of the biggest names in short-track racing compete in the race. Those who are victorious add their name to an elite and respected list of drivers, including Jody Ridley, Scott Riggs, Robert Powell, Sam Yarbrough, and Lee Pullium. The race has also been a stepping stone for current competitors in NASCAR’s Top 3 Series. Names include Christian Eckes, Josh Berry, and Chad McCumbee. Since moving to Florence Motor Speedway in 2020, Ty Majeski has won two in a row, and Brenden ‘Butterbean’ Queen and Kade Brown have all won a Palmetto Tree.
Will a former winner pull into Victory Lane, or will a new name etch itself into the history books and take home the trophy? Fans can purchase tickets at the link below or watch live on Flo Racing.
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About Florence Motor Speedway
In preparation for the last race, in July 2020, track promoter Steve Zacharias and business partners Brian Vause and Savannah Brotherton formed Speedway Plus Promotion LLC, becoming the promoters for Florence Motor Speedway, a .400 mile (644 metre) oval located at 836 East Smith Street in Timmonsville, 75 miles from the track but in the same metropolitan region owned by Charlie Powell, Jr., whose family has raced in the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series (son Robert was the 1988 national champion). Built in 1982 as a dirt track, it was paved in 1988. The Powell family and Zacharias' group signed a lease to own agreement that lasted from July 2020 to the end of the 2023 season. At the end of the 2023 season, Zacharias acquired full ownership.
The 2020 season for Florence under the promotion of Zacharias began as a continuation of the Myrtle Beach season, as NASCAR and CARS transferred the track's sanctions for both NASCAR weekly racing and the CARS Tour to Florence Motor Speedway. The first race at Florence with the promoters was the Prelude to the Southern 500, held on the weekend of Darlington's second race meeting. Sam Yarbrough, who won the last Myrtle Beach Late Model feature, won the 100 lap feature. Since Darlington Raceway is 13.1 miles (21.1km) from Florence Motor Speedway, promoters, who kept Myrtle Beach silent during the Darlington weekend, added local races on Darlington's Cup weekends to promote NASCAR's local racing initiative. In 2021, the Prelude to Darlington was added on Goodyear 400 weekend, and was specifically designed where spectators can attend both races on the same day.
CARS moved the Myrtle Beach race to Florence for October 2020. The Myrtle Beach 400 was renamed the South Carolina 400 and continued in its traditional mid-November date in 2020, held the week before the Southern National Motorsports Park Thanksgiving Classic. In February 2021, the IceBreaker, which has been held since 2016 to start the Myrtle Beach season, retained its traditional start of season date in February 2021 as the first race for the Florence track championship. Zacharias successfully retained Myrtle Beach's traditional races and dates, with the IceBreaker the second race for the NASCAR Late Model scene, and pays points for the track, state, and national Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series championship. Both races kept their Myrtle Beach lineages.
The major events at Florence currently feature the IceBreaker, races on both Darlington Raceway NASCAR Cup Series weekends, and the South Carolina 400 as its major weekends.
