Southside Speedway History

Southside Speedway History

Share

"The Toughest Short Track in the South," in Chesterfield County. This is not the official page for the race track. Founded by J.M.

Opened in 1959, celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2019, and reopened under new management in 2025. Locally owned and operated, Southside Speedway was a fixture in Chesterfield County from 1959-2019. Wilkinson on April 15, 1959, the speedway remained a family-owned business that created a family-friendly environment on Friday nights with an exciting and unique variety of racing divisions. Southsid

02/26/2025

Exciting times around the corner!

08/14/2024

There will be a memorial at the track this Friday night. All are welcome to attend

Photos from Southside Speedway History's post 08/04/2024

It could not be more evident that racers are family than by seeing all of the love for the Hendrick’s the past couple of weeks. Their family was a part of the Southside Speedway family too and we want to wish Joetta, Melissa, Brandon and all of the Hendrick family our heartfelt condolences in the unexpected and heartbreaking passing of Roy.
The last time we were all together was at our 60th anniversary event at the track on July 26, 2019. Roy was there, of course, with his Flying 11.
The history of the Hendrick family at Southside Speedway has been well documented, and Roy’s spirit will forever carry on in racers of many generations that not only raced at Southside, but who still race with the Flying 11.
We’ll never forget that beautiful night in July 2019, Roy, and we’ll never forget you. Thank you for the memories.

Chesterfield begins formal search for Southside Speedway site developer - Richmond BizSense 01/24/2023

https://richmondbizsense.com/2023/01/24/chesterfield-begins-formal-search-for-southside-speedway-site-developer/?fbclid=IwAR1HAGRNVNhU4BNL2zdzHBhxDafQf5Eo5BMN0_l-o-fqkw2I1DXwRX_Sqxo&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

Chesterfield begins formal search for Southside Speedway site developer - Richmond BizSense Chesterfield is taking an open-minded approach to redevelopment of the site and would be open to a proposal that includes a return of racing to the Southside Speedway, which for decades was home to auto races and known as “The Toughest Short Track in the South.”

10/20/2022

Southside Speedway supporters, we thank you for reaching out to the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors to let them know how great our track is and that you want it to continue.

Want your business to be the top-listed Gym/sports Facility in Midlothian?

Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.

Location

Website

Address


12800 Genito Road
Midlothian, VA
23112

Opening Hours

6pm - 12am