One of the slogans at Franklin County Speedway is “Modifieds were made for Franklin County Speedway” and on May 8th the mighty open wheel, high horsepower cars return. The high banks of Callaway, Virginia’s 3/8 mile speed plant await the cars and stars of the reborn SMART Modified Tour. Modifieds have long been a huge […]
The roar of racing engines will once again fill the air in Callaway, VA as Franklin County Speedway will operate for the 53rd consecutive season in 2021 with a full slate of action beginning on March 27th. After what was an overwhelmingly successful 2020 campaign, 2021 will see the high banks 3/8-mile track come to […]
The Carolina Pro Late Model Series and the newly established Carolina Crate Modified Series have filled their final open date with a trip to Callaway, VA for the Battle of the Commonwealth at Franklin County Speedway. July 10th will see the top Pro Late Model and Crate Modified drivers from the Carolina’s tackle the high […]
Jimmy Mullins is no stranger to racing but on Saturday night he’ll get to do something that he hasn’t often done and that’s try something new as he straps behind the wheel of an Open-Wheel Modified for the first time in his career. He’s affectionately known as “Mr. Excitement” to his fan base because he’s […]
The season is in full swing at Franklin County Speedway after a double-header on the high banked track over July 4th weekend but this Saturday, July 18th kicks off weekly racing’s first return to the facility in many years. Weekly racing was once a staple of nearly every short track in the country but a […]