Winter Freeze XVI Kicks Off 2026 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Slate on February 5-7

The 44th edition of the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series schedule starts with ‘Winter Freeze XVI’ at Screven Motor Speedway on February 5-7.  Following an open practice session on Wednesday, February 4, three straight nights of wheel-to-wheel action at the Sylvania, Georgia oval will kick off the 2026 season for the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Showtime Properties.  While one driver can walk away with $40,000 in weekend earnings, the total purse money for the Super Late Models is more than $125,000.

A $5,000 paycheck will be up for grabs in Thursday’s SAS lid lifter, while Friday’s program will be headlined by a $10,000 to win main event.  The victor of Saturday’s 50-lap ‘Winter Freeze XVI’ finale will receive a hefty $25,000 first place prize.  Each feature starter on Thursday and Friday is guaranteed at least $500, while the start money on Saturday is upped to at least $800.  There is also a $500 Fast Time Award each night courtesy of Sharco.

Joining the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Showtime Properties on the racing card during the three-day ‘Winter Freeze XVI’ extravaganza will be the Ultimate Pro Late Model Series, Schaeffer’s Oil by Mike Bruner Red Clay 602 Late Model Series, CRUSA Street Stocks, Factory Stocks, SEHA Hornets, SCDRA 4 Cylinders, and Crown Vics.  The pit gates will open at 9:00am each day, while the grandstands will open at 3:00pm on Wednesday, 1:00pm on Thursday and Friday, and 11:00am on Saturday.  Wednesday’s open practice session starts at 6:00pm, while hot laps get underway around 6:00pm on Thursday and Friday and at 4:00pm on Saturday afternoon.

For the open practice session on Wednesday, grandstand admission will be FREE and pit admission will be $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids ages 8 and under.  For Thursday’s opening night of racing, grandstand admission will be $20.00 for adults and pit admission will be $35.00 for adults and $20.00 for kids ages 8 and under.  For Friday’s event, grandstand admission will be $25.00 for adults and pit admission will be $45.00 for adults and $25.00 for kids ages 8 and under.  For Saturday’s finale, grandstand admission will be $35.00 for adults and pit admission will be $55.00 for adults and $30.00 for kids ages 8 and under.

All weekend long, kids ages 12 and under will be admitted into the grandstands for FREE.  A 4-day pit pass option is also available for $150.00 for adults and $80.00 for kids.  Screven Motor Speedway is located at 6118 Savannah Highway in Sylvania, Georgia.  More information on the Peach State facility can be found on Facebook by liking the Screven Motor Sports Complex page or by accessing www.screven-motorsports.com.

Super Late Model 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.  Additional rules including engine and weight rules can be found online at www.sasdirt.com.  The Super Late Model entry fee will be $120.00 on both Thursday and Friday and $150.00 on Saturday.  If you can’t make it to Screven Motor Speedway for this year’s annual ‘Winter Freeze,’ don’t miss a lap of the action by watching LIVE on FloRacing.

Tire Rule for Screven on February 5-7:
American Racer
LF, LR, RF: 44, Pro 3
RR: SD44, Pro 3, Pro 4

Hoosier
LF, LR, RF: NLMT 2, 3
RR: NLMT 2, 3, 4

Thursday, February 5 Super Late Model Purse (25 Laps):
1. $5,000, 2. $2,500, 3. $1,500, 4. $1,200, 5. $900, 6. $800, 7. $750, 8. $700, 9. $675, 10. $650, 11. $625, 12. $600, 13. $575, 14. $550, 15. $525, 16-24. $500 to start - $22,050 total

Friday, February 6 Super Late Model Purse (35 Laps):
1. $10,000, 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, 16-24. $500 to start - $32,700 total

Saturday, February 7 Super Late Model Purse (50 Laps):
1. $25,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $5,000, 4. $3,500, 5. $3,000, 6. $2,500, 7. $2,000, 8. $1,800, 9. $1,600, 10. $1,500, 11. $1,400, 12. $1,300, 13. $1,250, 14. $1,200, 15. $1,150, 16. $1,100, 17. $1,050, 18. $1,000, 19. $950, 20. $900, 21. $875, 22. $850, 23. $825, 24. $800 - $70,550 total

The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Showtime Properties Championship chase also begins this weekend at Screven Motor Speedway.  Only a driver's best point night of the three ‘Winter Freeze’ races from February 5-7 will count towards the yearlong SAS points chase.  If a driver can't attend the ‘Winter Freeze’ and still wants to run for points, it can count as one of your TWO dropped races at the end of the season.

2026 SAS Championship Point Fund
1. $15,000, 2. $10,000, 3. $6,000, 4. $4,000, 5. $3,000, & $2,000 to all other eligible drivers.

2026 SAS Rookie of the Year Point Fund
1. $3,000, 2. $2,000

2026 Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series Schedule:
February 5 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - $5,000 to win
February 6 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - $10,000 to win
February 7 - Screven Motor Speedway (Sylvania, GA) - $25,000 to win
March 6 - Penton Raceway (Lafayette, AL) - $4,000 to win
March 7 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $5,000 to win
March 20 - Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) - $10,004 to win
March 21 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $20,053 to win
April 10 - Hartwell Speedway (Hartwell, GA) - $4,000 to win
April 11 - Winder-Barrow Speedway (Winder, GA) - $5,000 to win
May 1 - West Alabama Speedway (Winfield, AL) - $5,000 to win
May 2 - Buckshot Speedway (Clanton, AL) - $7,500 to win
May 15 - Golden Mountain Speedway (Sparta, TN) - $5,000 to win
May 16 - Duck River Raceway Park (Wheel, TN) - $5,000 to win
June 12 - Cochran Motor Speedway (Cochran, GA) - $TBA to win
June 13 - Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) - $7,500 to win
July 3 - I-75 Raceway (Sweetwater, TN) - $5,000 to win
August 14 - To Be Announced
August 15 - Thunderhill Raceway (Summertown, TN) - $5,026 to win
August 28 - Ponderosa Speedway (Junction City, KY) - $7,500 to win
August 29 - Lake Cumberland Speedway (Burnside, KY) - $12,022 to win
September 4 - Lavonia Speedway (Lavonia, GA) - $5,004 to win
September 5 - To Be Announced
September 6 - Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN) - $5,000 to win
September 17 - Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, TN) - $10,018 to win
October 9 - North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) - $TBA to win
October 10 - Dixie Speedway (Woodstock, GA) - $TBA to win
October 25 - Cherokee Speedway (Gaffney, SC) - $30,000 to win

The Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Showtime Properties would like to thank all of our marketing partners including Showtime Properties, American Racer Tires, J&J Construction, VP Racing Fuels, Coltman Farms Racing, Southern Racing Enterprise, Deatherage Opticians, Fullmoon Graphics, Gentry Used Auto Parts & Recycling, RockAuto.com, Knowles Race Parts & Bodies, Olivia Gentry Real Estate, MD3 Body Panels, Delph Communications, and Rugged Radios.

Media Contact:  Ryan Delph - Delph Communications
www.DelphCommunications.com

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