Brandon Overton Takes Spring Nationals Opening Win at Modoc Raceway for $10,004

Story By: SCHAFFER’S OIL SPRING NATIONALS SERIES – MODOC, SC – In front of a standing-room-only crowd in the grand reopening event at Modoc Speedway on Friday night, Brandon Overton owned the evening to record the ‘Ed Basey Memorial’ victory! The Evans, Georgia superstar earned Fast Time honors during qualifying prior to securing a win in the first heat race of the night. After starting on the pole of the 54-lap headliner, Brandon thrilled his home area fans by leading each and every circuit en route to the popular triumph at the refurbished facility.

Brandon fought back all challenges throughout the contest and ultimately finished 2.304 seconds ahead of his younger brother Cody Overton to claim the $10,004 first place prize. Cody, who started sixth on the grid, battled back from a flat right rear tire on lap 21 to capture the impressive runner-up performance. Zack Mitchell started seventh and climbed to as high as second in the running order before rounding out the podium in third. Outside polesitter Carson Ferguson grabbed a fourth place effort, while Garrett Smith nabbed the final spot inside of the top five at the checkers.

“Just a special, special race to win,” Overton exclaimed in victory lane at the Modoc, South Carolina speedplant. “I always looked up to Ed (Basey). He was one of my heroes when I was growing up. I remember sitting in those same bleachers watching him pass Kelly Guy or whoever, on the outside here. I thought that was the coolest thing ever. So, to come back and win the first one they have at Modoc is really cool!”

Brandon Overton’s eleventh career Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series and twelfth career Spring Nationals Series win came aboard a Riggs Motorsports-owned #76 Longhorn Chassis with sponsorship in part from Budweiser, Dude Wipes, Heartbeat Hot Sauce, Garnto Southern, Riggs Fiber, Mesilla Valley Transportation, Big Dog Stump and Tree Service, RW Powell Construction, Supply Chain Management, Muscle Factory, VG Performance, Bilstein Shocks, and Boswell Oil Company.

A total of 26 Super Late Model competitors were on hand for the inaugural ‘Ed Basey Memorial,’ which was co-sanctioned by both the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series presented by Showtime Properties and the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco. Carson Ferguson laid down the quickest time during hot laps, while Brandon Overton went fastest in qualifying around Modoc Speedway. The three heat races were won by Brandon Overton, Carson Ferguson, and Garrett Smith, while Brent Dixon emerged victorious in the lone consolation event.

Next up for both the Southern All Star Dirt Racing Series and the Spring Nationals Series will be the $20,053 to win ‘March Madness’ extravaganza on Saturday, March 21 at Cherokee Speedway in Gaffney, South Carolina. The pit gates will swing open at 2:00pm with the grandstands opening one hour later at 3:00pm. The Drivers Meeting is scheduled for 5:30pm and the first hot lap session will be set to roll off at 6:00pm.

Along with the ground-pounding Super Late Models on the ‘March Madness’ card will be the 604 Late Models, Thunder Bombers, and Extreme 4. The show will be capped off with a 100-lap Southern Nationals Enduro Race, which will boast a $2,500 payday. Tickets for adults on Saturday will be $35.00 into the stands and $45.00 into the pits. The “Place Your Momma Warned You About” is located at 153 Speedway Road in Gaffney, South Carolina. The track phone number is 864-505-9199 or learn more online at www.cherokee-speedway.com.

Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing
Round 1 Race Summary
Friday, March 20, 2026
Modoc Speedway – Modoc, South Carolina

Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (54 Laps):
1. (1) Brandon Overton $10,004
2. (6) Cody Overton $5,004
3. (7) Zack Mitchell $3,004
4. (2) Carson Ferguson $2,004
5. (3) Garrett Smith $1,504
6. (8) Jackson Hise $1,004
7. (10) Tucker Anderson $804
8. (13) Devon Morgan $704
9. (12) Beckham Malone $674
10. (16) Cla Knight $654
11. (17) Billy Franklin $624
12. (11) Cruz Skinner $604
13. (22) Evan Harrell $574
14. (21) Kendall Franklin $554
15. (25) Dillon Daves $524
16. (18) Lance Brasington $504
17. (19) Brent Dixon $504
18. (24) Will Hicks $504
19. (9) Payton Stevenson $504
20. (5) Payton Freeman $504
21. (15) Kale Green $504
22. (23) Larry Blankenship $504
23. (20) Deano Long $504
24. (4) Ben Watkins $504
25. (14) Cameron Tribble $504

Entries: 26
Lap Leaders: Brandon Overton (Laps 1-54)
Caution Flags: 5
Deatherage Opticians 4th Place Finisher ($50.00 Product Certificate): Carson Ferguson
Deatherage Opticians 13th Place Finisher ($50.00 Product Certificate): Evan Harrell

MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps:
Fastest Lap Overall: Carson Ferguson 15.118

FK Rod Ends Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Brandon Overton 14.953

Sunoco Race Fuels Heat #1 Finish (Top Six Transfer): 1. 76-Brandon Overton[1]; 2. 16-Ben Watkins[2]; 3. 57-Zack Mitchell[4]; 4. 22-Tucker Anderson[3]; 5. 21-Devon Morgan[5]; 6. 42-Cla Knight[8]; 7. 317-Kendall Franklin[7]; 8. 28-Evan Harrell[6]; 9. (DNS) 35-Dillon Daves

American Racer South Heat #2 Finish (Top Six Transfer): 1. 93-Carson Ferguson[1]; 2. F1-Payton Freeman[3]; 3. 388-Jackson Hise[2]; 4. 11S-Cruz Skinner[4]; 5. 1-Cameron Tribble[5]; 6. 17-Billy Franklin[6]; 7. 51-Deano Long[8]; 8. 15-Will Hicks[7]; 9. (DNS) 452-Brad Basey

E-Z-GO Heat #3 Finish (Top Six Transfer): 1. 10-Garrett Smith[1]; 2. 97-Cody Overton[3]; 3. 24-Payton Stevenson[2]; 4. 23-Beckham Malone[5]; 5. 4-Kale Green[4]; 6. 11-Lance Brasington[7]; 7. 1D-Brent Dixon[6]; 8. 32-Larry Blankenship[8]

Coltman Farms Racing B-Main Finish (All Transfer): 1. 1D-Brent Dixon[3]; 2. 51-Deano Long[2]; 3. 317-Kendall Franklin[1]; 4. 28-Evan Harrell[4]; 5. 32-Larry Blankenship[6]; 6. 15-Will Hicks[5]; 7. 35-Dillon Daves[7]; 8. (DNS) 452-Brad Basey

Current Spring Nationals Series Point Standings:
1. Brandon Overton – 200
2. Cody Overton – 196
3. Zack Mitchell – 194
4. Carson Ferguson – 192
5. Garrett Smith – 190
6. Jackson Hise – 188
7. Tucker Anderson – 186
8. Devon Morgan – 184
9. Beckham Malone – 182
10. Cla Knight – 180

2026 Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series Schedule:
February 27 – Swainsboro Raceway (Swainsboro, GA) – RAINED OUT
February 28 – Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) – RAINED OUT
March 20 – Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) – BRANDON OVERTON
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