Championship Battles Heat Up at Southern National: Tyler Chapman Charges to Victory

Southern National Motorsports Park, June 6, 2026 — Under the lights at Southern National Motorsports Park, a packed field of racers delivered high-drama action across multiple divisions, with standout performances, hard-charging moves, and a pair of disqualifications adding extra spice to the evening.

Chargers Presented by KONI: Chapman Capitalizes on Late Chaos

In the headline 75-lap Chargers feature, Tyler Chapman (car #51) emerged victorious after starting third on the grid. Chapman methodically worked his way forward in a competitive field of 16 entries, seizing the lead and holding off a determined challenge from Rusty Daniels (#16), who started second and finished runner-up.

Michael O’Brien (#61) charged from eighth to round out the podium in third, while Wesley Johnson (#J12) and Davis Renfrow (#14) completed the top five. The race wasn’t without controversy: front-row starter Justin Mitchell (#10M) and sixth-place qualifier Aiden McConnaughey (#71) were both disqualified, shaking up the final order. Several drivers also failed to start, including Austin Ferrell (#41).

Qualifying saw Mitchell set the fastest lap at 16.310 seconds, with Daniels and Chapman close behind. Strong practice sessions hinted at the depth of talent in the division, setting the stage for the intense feature.

Legends Division: Brody Rhodes Dominates from the Pole

In the 30-lap Legends feature, Brody Rhodes (#19) put on a masterclass, starting on pole and leading wire-to-wire for the win. Marcus Wolfe (#11) advanced from fifth to second, with Peyton Worm (#2W) holding on for third. A competitive field of 15 entries saw solid runs from Knox Bryant (fourth) and Brady Price (fifth).

Rhodes also topped qualifying with a 17.164-second lap, underscoring his pace throughout the night.

Any Cars: Andrew Watson Steals the Show

The 20-lap Any Cars feature delivered a late-race surge from Andrew Watson (#08), who started deep in the field in seventh and stormed to victory. Mike Sliger (#45) and Timothy Medeiros (#91) rounded out the podium. Only eight cars took the green, with Mike Edwards failing to start.

Southern National Vintage Series: Floars Leads the Way

In the Vintage feature, Kevin Floars (#1) started on pole, set the fastest qualifying time (16.495 seconds), and cruised to a 30-lap victory. Steve Mendenhall (#2) made a big charge from ninth to finish second, while Billy Ray Lucas (#0) took third. Several DNS entries thinned the field to nine competitors.

Southern National Motorsports Park once again proved why it’s a favorite stop on the regional calendar, delivering close competition and memorable moments for fans and drivers alike. With points implications likely hanging in the balance, expect these storylines to carry forward into upcoming events.

Results sourced directly from MyRacePass media results for the June 6 event.