Casey Roberts, of Toccoa, Georgia, came out on top of round seven of the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels on Thursday at Sugar Creek Raceway! After rain showers delayed the action, Casey laid down the second quickest time in Group B during the qualifying session to earn the fourth starting spot for the 40-lap main event. He traded the second position with Joseph Joiner during the first half of the contest before passing race-long leader Cody Overton for the point on lap 29 – just before Overton went spinning with a flat left rear tire.
Once out front, Casey led the rest of the distance to capture his fourteenth career Southern Nationals Series victory and the $7,553 winner’s check. Finishing 0.579 of a second back at the unfurling of the checkered flag was runner-up Joseph Joiner, of Milton, Florida. Series point leader Donald McIntosh, who started seventh on the grid, vaulted past four competitors to land on the podium in third. Leading Rookie of the Year contender Allen Styck recorded an impressive fourth place effort, while Dillard Hatchett improved five spots to grab the final position inside of the top five at the Blue Ridge, Georgia oval.
“I don’t think we had anything for Cody (Overton), he was really good,” Roberts said in Schaeffer’s Oil victory lane. “I noticed we started coming to him there and I didn’t know if his tire was going down or what. But anyway, he was pretty good there. I had a good car too, so I have to thank my car owner Gus Simpson and everyone that is a part of our team!”
Casey Roberts steered a #101 Longhorn Chassis powered by a Clements Racing Engine with sponsorship in part from Simpson’s Trucking & Grading, Ralph Grizzle Trucking, Atlanta Paving & Concrete Construction, Cantrell Forest Products, B&M Metals, R&B Mechanical, Sold Auction Company, Elrod Trucking, Ohlins Shocks, and A+ Signs.
With the rain-out of Friday’s $10,053 to win show at North Georgia Speedway, the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco Race Fuels shifts its focus to the point finale on Saturday, July 25 at the bad-fast Tazewell Speedway in Tazewell, Tennessee. A champion will be crowned on Saturday at “The Taz” and a $10,053 payday will be up for grabs for both the race winner and the series champ. More information on Tazewell Speedway can be found online by clicking on www.tazewellspeedway.net.
Donald McIntosh sits atop of the latest Southern Nationals Series point standings over Joseph Joiner, but with the drop, Cody Overton joins the mix to make it an interesting battle for the championship on Saturday at Tazewell Speedway. As it sits now with each driver’s worst race dropped, McIntosh leads by 10 markers over Joiner and Overton, who are tied for the second spot. Allen Styck has a firm grip on Rookie of the Year honors heading into the tour finale.
Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing
Round 7 Race Summary
Thursday, July 23, 2026
Sugar Creek Raceway – Blue Ridge, Georgia
Schaeffer’s Oil Feature Finish (40 Laps):
1. (4) Casey Roberts $7,553
2. (2) Joseph Joiner $4,000
3. (7) Donald McIntosh $2,500
4. (6) Allen Styck $1,800
5. (10) Dillard Hatchett $1,200
6. (8) Alex Vance $900
7. (5) Landen Zakalowski $700
8. (12) David Payne $650
9. (13) Luke Morey $600
10. (15) Stacy Boles $875
11. (17) Jay Cardy $550
12. (1) Cody Overton $540
13. (3) Todd Morrow $530
14. (11) Garrett Smith $1,020
15. (9) Devon Morgan $510
16. (22) Daniel Boles $800
17. (16) Tucker Anderson $500
18. (14) Jason Deal $500
19. (18) Kenny Collins $500
20. (20) Chris Woods $500
21. (19) Brandon Overton DNS
22. (21) Jamie Oliver DNS
Entries: 23
Lap Leaders: Cody Overton (Laps 1-28), Casey Roberts (Laps 29-40)
Caution Flags: 2
Deatherage Opticians 4th Place Finisher ($50.00 Product Certificate): Allen Styck
Deatherage Opticians 13th Place Finisher ($50.00 Product Certificate): Todd Morrow
MRP Fantasy Racing Hot Laps:
Fastest Lap Overall: Casey Roberts 14.657
FK Rod Ends Time Trials:
Fast Time Overall: Cody Overton 14.710
Qualifying – Group A (All Transfer): 1. 97-Cody Overton, 14.710[3]; 2. T1-Todd Morrow, 14.871[4]; 3. 57-Landen Zakalowski, 14.947[5]; 4. 79-Donald McIntosh, 14.952[6]; 5. 21-Devon Morgan, 14.974[2]; 6. 10-Garrett Smith, 15.023[10]; 7. 49-Luke Morey, 15.129[7]; 8. 11B-Stacy Boles, 15.251[9]; 9. 66-Jay Cardy, 16.047[12]; 10. (DNS) 76-Brandon Overton; 11. (DNS) 38-Jamie Oliver; 12. (DNS) 12-Drew Deaver
Qualifying – Group B (All Transfer): 1. 10J-Joseph Joiner, 14.906[11]; 2. 101-Casey Roberts, 14.957[9]; 3. 11-Allen Styck, 15.259[10]; 4. 95-Alex Vance, 15.298[6]; 5. 59-Dillard Hatchett, 15.299[2]; 6. 8-David Payne, 15.412[3]; 7. 7-Jason Deal, 16.216[4]; 8. (DNS) 22-Tucker Anderson; 9. (DNS) 1C-Kenny Collins; 10. (DNS) 17-Chris Woods; 11. (DNS) 20-Daniel Boles
Current Southern Nationals Series Point Standings (without the drop):
1. Donald McIntosh – 1346
2. Joseph Joiner – 1332
3. Allen Styck (R) – 1274
4. Garrett Smith – 1264
5. Stacy Boles – 1176
6. Daniel Boles (R) – 1164
7. Cody Overton – 1152
8. Landen Zakalowski (R) – 1146
9. Mathew Porter (R) – 982
10. Benji Hicks – 886
* Each driver will drop their worst point race following the point finale at Tazewell on July 25
2026 Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series Schedule:
July 12 – Wythe Raceway (Rural Retreat, VA) – RAINED OUT
July 13 – Volunteer Speedway (Bulls Gap, TN) – JAKE O’NEIL
July 14 – Harris Speedway (Rutherfordton, NC) – GARRETT SMITH
July 16 – Modoc Speedway (Modoc, SC) – CODY OVERTON
July 17 – Swainsboro Raceway (Swainsboro, GA) – PPD TO JULY 19
July 18 – Cochran Motor Speedway (Cochran, GA) – CODY OVERTON
July 19 – Swainsboro Raceway (Swainsboro, GA) – CODY OVERTON
July 21 – Senoia Raceway (Senoia, GA) – ASHTON WINGER
July 23 – Sugar Creek Raceway (Blue Ridge, GA) – CASEY ROBERTS
July 24 – North Georgia Speedway (Chatsworth, GA) – RAINED OUT
July 25 – Tazewell Speedway (Tazewell, TN) – $10,053 to win
August 20 – Toccoa Raceway (Toccoa, GA) – $7,571 to win (non-points)
For more information on the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco, please point your Internet browser to www.SouthernNationalsSeries.
The tour would like to thank all of our valued marketing partners including: Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants, Coltman Farms Racing, Sunoco Race Fuels, American Race Tires, American Racer South, Delph Communications, E-Z-GO, Spring Pro Precision Equipment, Arizona Sport Shirts, Capital Race Cars, Collins Signs, Deatherage Opticians, DirtCarLift.com, DirtonDirt.com, FK Rod Ends, Interstate Welding & Steel Supply, JM Custom Laser, Knowles Race Parts and Bodies, Mark 4 Honda, MasterSbilt Race Cars, MyRacePass Fantasy Racing, SFP Performance Systems, The Joie of Seating, The Steering Buddy, Velocita-USA, Vic Hill Racing Engines, Vinson Sims Construction, and Wiles Driveshafts.
About Schaeffer’s Oil & Specialized Lubricants:
Schaeffer’s Specialized Lubricants: synthetic motor oils, hydraulic fluids, and diesel fuel additives have achieved a world-class reputation for improving engine performance and fuel economy, but their diverse product line includes all types of industrial lubricants, industrial greases, and industrial oils as well as specialty items like their chain lubes and degreasers. Founded in 1839, their philosophy is to provide advanced lubricants for improved performance, reliability, and fuel economy. Learn more or find a rep near you at www.SchaefferOil.com.
NEXT: Drake Troutman To Make His Debut With The Jerry Foster Owned Team At Selinsgrove Tonight
0 Comments