SMART Modified Tour

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Southern Modified Auto Racing Teams (SMART) Tour
Category Stock cars
Country United States
Inaugural season1989 (SMART)
Folded2016
Manufacturers Chevrolet  · Ford  · Pontiac
Tire suppliers Hoosier
Last Drivers' champion Burt Myers
Last Makes' champion Ford
Last Teams' championMyers Brothers Racing
Official website SMART Modified Tour

The Southern Modified Auto Racing Teams (SMART) Tour is a Modified stock car racing series racing in the Southeastern region of The United States. The series began in 1989, NASCAR took over the series in 2005. During its time as a NASCAR sanctioned series it followed identical regulations to the Northern NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

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The series merged with the Northern Modified Tour in 2017 bringing an end to the series after almost 30 years. [1]

The series came back in late 2020 without NASCAR sanction under the SMART Tour name and ran its first full season since 2004 in 2021 with the likes of Bobby Labonte and Ryan Preece competing.

All races are broadcast live on FloRacing.

2024 SMART Modified Tour Schedule

DateTrackLocationWinner
March 2Florence Motor Speedway Florence, South Carolina Carson Loftin
March 10 Caraway Speedway Sophia, North Carolina Carson Loftin
March 24 [2] South Boston Speedway South Boston, Virginia Luke Baldwin
March 30Tri-County Speedway Granite Falls, North Carolina Ryan Newman
April 6 Orange County Speedway Rougemont, North Carolina Carson Loftin [3]
April 13 Hickory Motor Speedway Hickory, North Carolina Carson Loftin
May 24Franklin County Speedway Callaway, Virginia Carson Loftin
July 6Caraway Speedway Sophia, North Carolina TBD
August 30New River All-American Speedway Jacksonville, North Carolina TBD
August 31Carteret County Speedway Swansboro, North Carolina TBD
September 7 Caraway Speedway Sophia, North Carolina TBD
September 14 Dominion Raceway Thornburg, Virginia TBD
September 18Lonesome Pine Speedway Coeburn, Virginia TBD
October 12 Rockingham Speedway (Little Rock) Rockingham, North Carolina TBD
October 19 North Wilkesboro Speedway Wilkesboro, North Carolina TBD

History

NASCAR itself has a long tradition of Modified racing in the Southeastern U.S., prior to the formation of today's Northeast-based Whelen Modified Tour in 1985. The evolution of Modified racing began in the late 1940s with the first NASCAR sanctioned race taking place at the Daytona Beach course in February, 1948. Coupes and sedans were the vehicles of choice and provided a new form of entertainment as tracks began to spring up all over the country. NASCAR Modified teams competed in championship events up and down the east coast, including stops at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, North Wilkesboro Speedway and Martinsville Speedway. Top drivers from North Carolina and Virginia, such as Ralph Brinkley, Ray Hendrick and Satch Worley, were regular NASCAR Modified competitors. [4]

In the late 1980s, while modified racing was maintaining its popularity in the Northeast, Late Model Stock cars moved into the spotlight throughout the South. The downward slide suffered by the Southern Modifieds made many people feel that the division was fading, and quite possibly disappearing altogether from the region.

The S.M.A.R.T. TOUR Era

In September 1988, after a rain-out in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, a group of dedicated car owners and drivers banded together and formed the Southern Modified Auto Racing Teams, or S.M.A.R.T., as they became known to race fans throughout the region. The group set as its goal to strive to return Modifieds to their previous state of popularity in the South. For the next 16 years, Modified racing through the S.M.A.R.T. Tour raced at tracks throughout the Carolinas and Virginia.

1989 season

The Inaugural Season included a total of six races. The schedule had two races each at North Wilkesboro and Pulaski County, and one race each at Langley and Myrtle Beach. The first race in series history was on April 9, 1989, at Langley Speedway in Hampton, VA. Eighteen modifieds entered the inaugural event. Frank Fleming's pole-winning lap of 15.990 seconds (89.660 mph) for the event was the quickest in Langley's history. Robert Jeffreys earned the honor of being the first race winner by holding off Philip Smith. At the Lowes 150 on April 15 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, driver Don Smith had to be cut from his car after crashing on the second lap. Smith had a broken left shoulder from the crash. Northern Modified superstar Jimmy Spencer won in his only career S.M.A.R.T. start after recovering from a mid-race crash to finish two car-lengths ahead of Gary Myers. The season concluded at Pulaski County Speedway on October 15. Johnny Bush grabbed his only career series victory while Philip Smith was crowned the tour's inaugural champion. In the first season there were six different winners, with no driver winning more than one event.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Modified 150April 9, 1989 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA) Frank Fleming Robert Jeffreys
2Lowe's 150April 15, 1989 North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC) Jimmy Spencer
3July 1, 1989 Pulaski County Speedway (Radford, VA)Tony Jankowiak
4September 9, 1989 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC) Frank Fleming
5September 17, 1989 North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC)Philip SmithPhilip Smith
6October 15, 1989 Pulaski County Speedway (Radford, VA)Johnny Bush

1990 season

The second season grew to eight races. The season began at Hickory Motor Speedway on March 31, and ended on September 29 at Caraway Speedway. North Wilkesboro was the only track to hold more than one event (two races were held there). This was the first season that had a race held at Caraway Speedway, which would later hold the most races in series history. Junior Miller won his first career series win at the season opener at Hickory Motor Speedway. It wasn't until April 21st at North Wilkesboro Speedway (the third race of the year and the ninth race in series history) that a driver became a repeat winner in the series. Robert Jeffreys held off Jimmy Spencer to win his second career SMART race. Jay Hedgecock became the first repeat winner of the 1990 season at Pulaski County, holding off Johnny Bryant and Frank Fleming. The race was stopped on lap 73 because of an accident with the cleanup truck. After a blown engine, the track safety truck lost the Stay-Dry spreader, dumping the chemical all over the second turn and causing a red flag for 17 minutes. Jay Hedgecock ended the year at Caraway Speedway with his third consecutive victory and fifth triumph in the eight-race season. There were only three winners during the season: Jay Hedgecock, Junior Miller and Robert Jeffreys. Jay Hedgecock dominated the season and won the season championship.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1March 31, 1990 Hickory Motor Speedway (Hickory, NC)Junior Miller
2April 13, 1990Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)Jay HedgecockJay Hedgecock
3Lowe's 150April 21, 1990 North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC)Robert Jeffreys
4July 7, 1990 Pulaski County Speedway (Radford, VA)Jay Hedgecock
5August 26, 1990Lonesome Pine International Raceway (Coeburn, VA)Junior Miller
6September 1, 1990 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Jay Hedgecock
7September 16, 1990 North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC)Billy MiddletonJay Hedgecock
8September 29, 1990 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay Hedgecock

1991 season

The third season held seven races, starting off with the season opener on April 13 at Concord Motorsport Park, and ending on October 5 at Lanier Speedway. The event at Lanier Speedway, in Braselton, GA, was the first event held outside of Virginia and the Carolinas. Junior Miller dominated the Motor Mile Speedway event, leading all but 25 laps of the race and holding off pole winner Jay Hedgecock. Hedgecock had to be treated for exhaustion after driving the entire race without power steering. Philip Smith dominated the race at North Wilkesboro, leading the last 91 laps en route to his only 1991 victory. The only other leader of the race, pole sitter Gary Myers (son of late NASCAR driver Billy Myers and better known as the father of Jason Myers and Burt Myers), fell out with mechanical issues. Junior Miller claimed both his third victory of the season and his first S.M.A.R.T. season title at the season finale at Lanier Speedway. There were five winners during the season. Junior Miller won the most races during the season with three wins.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1April 13, 1991 Concord Motorsport Park (Concord, NC)Gary Myers
2April 20, 1991 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
3July 6, 1991 Motor Mile Speedway (Radford, VA)Jay HedgecockJunior Miller
4August 31, 1991 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Billy Middleton
5September 8, 1991Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)Jay Hedgecock
6September 15, 1991 North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC)Gary MyersPhilip Smith
7October 5, 1991 Lanier Speedway (Braselton, GA)Junior Miller

1992 season

The 1992 season held 13 races, nearly twice as many as any previous season. The season began on April 11 at North Wilkesboro Speedway, and ended on November 3 at Caraway Speedway. Tour races were held at Bowman Gray Stadium for the first time. In the season opener, Paul Spencer, brother of NASCAR's Jimmy Spencer, claimed his only series victory by holding off Jay Hedgecock. Bobby Hutchens was the pole winner for the race but fell out on the 13th lap due to a mechanical failure. There were six winners during the season. Frank Fleming won the most races during the season with four wins, but Jay Hedgecock would claim his second series championship at the end of the season, becoming the first multiple time championship winner of the series.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Lowe's 150April 11, 1992 North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC)Bobby HutchensPaul Spencer
2April 18, 1992 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Frank Fleming
3May 2, 1992 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC)Junior MillerRalph Brinkley
4July 3, 1992Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)Jay Hedgecock
5July 4, 1992 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
6August 1, 1992 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC)Gary Myers
7September 7, 1992 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Jay Hedgecock
8September 14, 1992 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Gary Myers
9September 18, 1992Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)Gary Myers
10September 20, 1992 North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC) Frank Fleming
11September 26, 1992 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Frank Fleming
12October 3, 1992 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA) Frank Fleming
13November 3, 1992 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay Hedgecock

1993 season

The 1993 Season held 10 races. The season began at Caraway Speedway on March 13, and also ended at Caraway Speedway on October 30. There were seven winners during the season, the most in a season for the series. Junior Miller won three races, the most wins by any driver during the season, and claimed his second series championship, beating Philip Smith by just 17 points.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1March 13, 1993 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Gary MyersJunior Miller
2March 27, 1993Summerville Speedway (Summerville, SC)Al HillRobert Jeffreys
3July 2, 1993Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)Billy Middleton
4September 4, 1993 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Philip Smith
5September 18, 1993 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Gary MyersPhilip Smith
6September 25, 1993 Southern National Motorsports Park (Kenly, NC)Al Hill
7October 2, 1993 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior MillerGary Myers
8October 16, 1993Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC) Frank Fleming Junior Miller
9October 23, 1993 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA)Frank FlemingFrank Fleming
10October 30, 1993 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Philip SmithJunior Miller

1994 season

The 1994 season held nine races. The seasoneason began at Caraway Speedway on April 2, and again ended at Caraway Speedway on October 30. At the season opener, Tim Arre began his ascension, holding off early race leader Frank Fleming for his first S.M.A.R.T. victory. There were six winners during the season, with Tim Arre scoring the most wins with three. Arre would win the 1994 season championship.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1April 2, 1994 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Tim Arre
2April 23, 1994Summerville Speedway (Summerville, SC) Frank Fleming
3July 1, 1994Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)Philip Smith
4July 2, 1994 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Bobby Hutchens
5September 3, 1994 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Tim Arre
6September 10, 1994 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Frank Fleming
7September 24, 1994 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)Tim Arre
8October 8, 1994 Southern National Motorsports Park (Kenly, NC)Roger Hill
9October 30, 1994 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller

1995 season

The 1995 season held 10 races. The season began at Summerville Speedway on April 1, and ended at Caraway Speedway on October 29. At the season opener, defending series champ Tim Arre started his title defense off well by winning the event. Tim Arre won his fifth and his final series race at Myrtle Beach Speedway on September 2, holding off Gary Myers after the duo swapped the lead multiple times during the event. At Franklin County Speedway on October 7, Jay Foley captured his first series victory, leading the last 69 laps. This race had a significance to Kenny Minter. Minter was racing in memory of his dad, winning the pole and leading the first 81 laps. However, a two-tire stop doomed Minter to 14th. Tragedy struck during the final season race at Caraway Speedway. On lap 87 of the 200 lap race, the cars of Kenny Minter and Brian King touched entering Turn 3, and Minter's car slammed the outer retaining wall before coming back across and coming to rest in Turn 4. Minter was taken to Randolph Memorial Hospital in Asheboro, where he was pronounced dead from his injuries. There were five different winners during the season. Junior Miller won the most races, with five, and his third season championship (by 145 points over runner-up Bobby Hutchens).

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Azalea 150April 1, 1995Summerville Speedway (Summerville, SC)Tim BrownTim Arre
2April 8, 1995 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller Frank Fleming
3Fairvalue 150June 30, 1995Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)Al Hill
4July 1, 1995 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Randy ButnerJunior Miller
5September 2, 1995 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Tim ArreTim Arre
6Hayes Jewelers 150September 9, 1995 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
7September 30, 1995 Peach State Speedway (Jefferson, GA)Tim ArreJunior Miller
8October 7, 1995Franklin County Speedway (Callaway, VA)Gary MyersJay Foley
9October 14, 1995 Hickory Motor Speedway (Hickory, NC)Junior MillerJunior Miller
10Mid-Atlantic 500October 29, 1995 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Tim BrownJunior Miller
1995 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1Junior Miller175210589
2Bobby Hutchens1607-14510068
3Jay Foley1508-24410126
4Tim Dwiggins1497-25510047
5Roger Hill1398-35410024
6Al Hill1372-38010133
7Billy Middleton1368-3848037
8Gary Myers1356-3969056
9Kenny Minter1344-40810015
10Tim Arre1330-4228256

1996 season

The 1996 season held 12 races. The season began on March 30 at Summerville Speedway, and ended at Caraway Speedway on October 27. Gary Myers avenged a heartbreaking loss in the 1995 Summerville race to claim victory in the 1996 season opener at Summerville. Frank Fleming won the final S.M.A.R.T. event at North Wilkesboro Speedway on September 14. There were five different winners during the season. Frank Fleming and Junior Miller tied for the most victories, with four each. Gary Myers won the season championship by just 10 points over runner-up Frank Fleming, and by 74 points over third place finisher Jay Foley. Myers's car owner, 1989 champion Phillip Smith, had retired from regular competition in 1995 to become a car owner.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1March 30, 1996Summerville Speedway (Summerville, SC)Gary Myers
2Lowe's 150April 13, 1996 North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC)Roger HillJunior Miller
3April 13, 1996 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Roger HillBobby Hutchens
4April 20, 1996Franklin County Speedway (Callaway, VA) Frank Fleming Frank Fleming
5July 4, 1996Franklin County Speedway (Callaway, VA)Roger Hill
6July 5, 1996Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC) Frank Fleming
7July 6, 1996 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
8August 31, 1996 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Junior Miller
9September 7, 1996 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Frank Fleming
10September 14, 1996 North Wilkesboro Speedway (North Wilkesboro, NC) Frank Fleming
11September 19, 1996Franklin County Speedway (Callaway, VA)Junior MillerGary Myers
12October 27, 1996 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior MillerJunior Miller

1997 season

The 1997 season only held five races, four of which were at Caraway Speedway. The July 4th event at Tri-County Motor Speedway was the season opener, after rain canceled the April 12th scheduled season opener at Caraway Speedway. The season ended at Caraway Speedway on September 27. Jay Foley became the only driver other than Junior Miller to win a S.M.A.R.T. Modified race in 1997, winning the prestigious Myrtle Beach event on August 30. Junior Miller won by making a decisive pass of Frank Fleming on the 121st lap at the September 6th race. At the season finale to the abbreviated season, Junior Miller went 4-for-5, winning both the finale and the championship title. Miller was under severe pressure from Frank Fleming late in the race, but Fleming hit the wall late, setting up a three-lap dash for the checkered. This was Miller's fourth championship in the series.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1July 4, 1997Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)Junior Miller
2July 5, 1997 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
3August 30, 1997 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay Foley
4September 6, 1997 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
5September 27, 1997 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller

1998 season

The 1998 season, the tenth season of the series, had an increase of events, to 9 races. The season began on April 11 at Caraway Speedway, and ended at Caraway Speedway on October 11. Frank Fleming made it a season sweep at Tri-County Motor Speedway on September 19, by holding off Burt Myers. In the season finale, Jay Hedgecock won the race but it was Junior Miller who was crowned the 1998 champion. There were five different winners during the season. Junior Miller won the most victories, with three. This was Junior Miller's second straight year, and fifth time in series history, that he had won the championship.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1April 11, 1998 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior MillerRandy Butner
2July 2, 1998 Concord Motorsport Park (Concord, NC)Jay Hedgecock
3July 3, 1998Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC) Frank Fleming
4July 4, 1998 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
5August 29, 1998Summerville Speedway (Summerville, SC)Junior Miller
6September 5, 1998 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Junior Miller
7September 19, 1998Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC) Frank Fleming
8September 26, 1998 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Gary Myers
9October 11, 1998 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay Hedgecock

1999 season

The 1999 season held 13 races. The season began on March 27 at Summerville Speedway, and ended at Caraway Speedway on November 1. Frank Fleming claimed the season opener victory by holding off Junior Miller. Burt Myers won his first series race on September 4 at Myrtle Beach Speedway. Junior Miller dominated the B-99 500, leading all 150 laps en route to victory over Jay Foley and points rival Gary Myers. Miller left the event 70 points ahead of Myers. Miller continued to dominate the circuit at the next event, rolling to his third consecutive victory. At the Kenny Minter Memorial 150, Jay Hedgecock won his second race of the year. Meanwhile, Miller headed into the championship finale with a 73-point cushion on Myers in the battle for the title. Hedgecock ended the year with his second consecutive victory, holding off pole winner Frank Fleming. Despite only finishing 12th, Junior Miller claimed the championship. There were six different winners during the season. Junior Miller again won the most events with four wins during the season. The 1999 season Championship was Miller's third straight championship and the sixth of his career.

No.EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1March 27, 1999Summerville Speedway (Summerville, SC) Frank Fleming
2April 3, 1999 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Gary Myers
3April 10, 1999Lonesome Pine International Raceway (Coeburn, VA)Jay Hedgecock Frank Fleming
4Triad Clean Sweep 150April 17, 1999 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
5July 1, 1999 Concord Motorsport Park (Concord, NC)Jay Hedgecock
6July 3, 1999 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Gary Myers
7July 16, 1999Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)Bobby Hutchens
8September 4, 1999 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC) Burt Myers
9September 11, 1999 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Frank Fleming Junior Miller
10B-99 500September 18, 1999Franklin County Speedway (Callaway, VA)Junior Miller
11September 25, 1999 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
12Kenny Minter Memorial 150October 16, 1999 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay Hedgecock
13November 1, 1999 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Frank Fleming Jay Hedgecock

2000 season

The 2000 season held 11 races. The season began on April 1 at Caraway Speedway, and ended at Caraway Speedway on October 29. At the season opener, rising Northern Modified star L.W. Miller claimed victory, holding off Junior Miller. Junior Miller won his first race of the year at the next event, at Coastal Plains Raceway, holding off a young Brian Loftin. Junior Miller won for the fourth time at the September 23rd event, holding off Burt Myers in a thrilling last-lap duel. Northern Modified star Ed Flemke, Jr. won his only series race, holding off L.W. Miller at the Advance Auto Parts 150. At the Kenny Minter Memorial 150, Gary Myers won his second race of the season, holding off Frank Fleming. Junior Miller finished third to clinch the season championship with one race yet to go. There were six different divers to win a race during the season. Junior Miller led all drivers, with four wins. Miller won the season championship, making it his fourth straight championship (by 152 points over runner-up Frank Fleming). It was Miller's 7th S.M.A.R.T. championship of his career and the last under the S.M.A.R.T. name.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1April 1, 2000 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Frank Fleming L.W. Miller
2May 19, 2000Coastal Plains Raceway (Jacksonville, NC)Jay HedgecockJunior Miller
3June 30, 2000Anderson Motor Speedway (Anderson, SC)Jay FoleyJunior Miller
4July 1, 2000 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior MillerJay Foley
5September 2, 2000 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Jay FoleyGary Myers
6September 9, 2000 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Bobby HutchensJunior Miller
7September 15, 2000 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)Junior Miller Frank Fleming
8September 23, 2000 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIJunior Miller
9Advance Auto Parts 150September 29, 2000 Motor Mile Speedway (Radford, VA)Ed Flemke, Jr.Ed Flemke, Jr.
10Kenny Minter Memorial 150October 14, 2000 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGary Myers
11October 29, 2000 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Frank Fleming Frank Fleming
2000 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1Junior Miller194011411112
2 Frank Fleming 1788-152112792
3Jay Foley1734-206111592
4 Burt Myers 1675-265110690
5Earl Baker1621-319110470
6Gary Myers1577-363112550
7Puddin Swisher1562-378110170
8Brian Loftin1515-425110260
9Tim Dwiggins1481-459110050
10Gene Pack1456-484110150

2001 season

The 2001 season held 13 races. The Season began on April 7 at Caraway Speedway, and ended on November 10 at South Boston Speedway. Jay Foley started the year off by winning the first two events. Junior Miller had dominated the second event but was taken out in a late crash. Junior Miller would claim his first victory of the season at the next event, the Jockey Lot 150, by holding off Gary Myers. Doug Wolcott claimed his first series victory, by dominating the last third of the race at Langley Speedway en route to victory over Frank Fleming. At the Alco Yamaha of Asheboro 150, Burt Myers grabbed his first victory of the season in convincing fashion, dominating the second half of the race and holding off his father, Gary Myers. Jay Foley had late issues after leading most of the early part of the race, finishing in 13th. At the season closing Bailey's 150, Gary Myers won his second race of the year, passing Ed Flemke, Jr. in the final ten laps. Jay Foley finished third to claim his first and only tour championship. Foley beat Burt Myers by 45 points for the championship. There were seven different divers to win a race during the season. Jay Foley won the most events, with four wins. Foley's championship ended Junior Miller's streak of four straight championships.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1April 7, 2001 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Gary MyersJay Foley
2April 14, 2001 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Patrick DePonteJay Foley
3Jockey Lot 150June 15, 2001Anderson Motor Speedway (Anderson, SC)Junior MillerJunior Miller
4July 4, 2001 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA)Patrick DePonteDoug Wolcott
5July 6, 2001 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl III Frank Fleming
6Myrtle Beach 150September 1, 2001 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Junior MillerJay Foley
7Labor Day 150September 3, 2001 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGary Myers
83M 150September 8, 2001 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIJunior Miller
9Advance Auto Parts 150September 15, 2001 New River Valley Speedway (Radford, VA)George Brunnhoelzl IIIJay Hedgecock
10September 29, 2001 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIJay Foley
11Alco Yamaha of Asheboro 150October 13, 2001 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl III Burt Myers
12Mid-Atlantic Championship 500October 28, 2001 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl, Jr. Burt Myers
13Bailey's 150November 10, 2001 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA) Frank Fleming Gary Myers
2001 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1Jay Foley220113411120
2 Burt Myers 2156-451329130
3Gary Myers1999-202132791
4Junior Miller1821-3801128102
5 Frank Fleming 1819-382121691
6George Brunnhoelzl III1757-444130386
7Gene Pack1750-451130070
8John Smith1714-487130160
9Earl Baker1676-525130260
10Jason Myers1615-586130130

2002 season

The 2002 season held 10 races. The season opener was on April 6 at Summerville Speedway, after a race at Caraway Speedway the previous week was cancelled due to rain. The season ended on October 27 at Caraway Speedway. Burt Myers started the year on top, winning the season opener by holding off Frank Fleming. Bob Park won his only career S.M.A.R.T. race at the next event, the Triad Neat Sweep 150, holding off Burt Myers. Frank Fleming won his 21st & final S.M.A.R.T. race at the September 7th event at Caraway Speedway, holding off Jay Foley. Junior Miller ended the year with three consecutive victories, but Burt Myers would hold on to claim his only S.M.A.R.T. championship, by 86 points over Miller. There were six different winners during the season. Burt Myers and Junior Miller tied for the most wins with three each. Burt Myers joined his father, the 1996 Champion, as the first father-son champions in the series.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Azalea 150April 6, 2002Summerville Speedway (Summerville, SC)Junior Miller Burt Myers
2Triad Neat Sweep 150April 13, 2002 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Ed Flemke Jr.Bob Park
3WTKR TV 3 Firecracker 200July 3, 2002 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA)Danny BakerDoug Wolcott
4July 5, 2002 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers Jay Hedgecock
5Pepsi 150September 2, 2002 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)Doug Wolcott Burt Myers
6September 7, 2002 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay Hedgecock Frank Fleming
7Advance Auto Parts 150September 21, 2002 New River Valley Speedway (Radford, VA)George Brunnhoelzl III Burt Myers
8September 28, 2002 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior Miller
9October 5, 2002 Concord Motorsport Park (Concord, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIJunior Miller
10October 27, 2002 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIJunior Miller
2002 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1 Burt Myers 1702103891
2Junior Miller1616-86103571
3Jay Foley1584-1181004100
4Jay Hedgecock1581-121101771
5 Frank Fleming 1578-124101670
6Gary Myers1511-191100470
7Puddin Swisher1429-273100160
8Gene Pack1385-317100150
9George Brunnhoelzl III1343-359100333
10Jason Myers1339-363100140

2003 season

The American Speed Association became the sanctioning body of the series in 2003, and the tour was renamed the ASA S.M.A.R.T. Tour. The 2003 season was the 15th season of the Tour. There were 10 races were held that season. The season began on March 29 at Caraway Speedway, and ended on October 12 at Friendship Motor Speedway. At the season opener, Jay Hedgecock took home the winner's trophy, dominating the second half of the race while holding off Jeff Fultz. A crash near the end of the race left driver Puddin Swisher injured, and he had to be airlifted from the event. John Smith was the surprise winner of the Summerville 150, holding off L.W. Miller for his only career S.M.A.R.T. era victory. L.W. Miller won an amazing six consecutive victories between April 12th and September 1st, a series record for consecutive victories. At the Concord 150, Jay Hedgecock won for the third time of the season, slipping past the dominant car of Gary Myers in the waning laps. Hedgecock also used the win to slash two-thirds off L.W. Miller's points lead as they headed into the season finale. In the season finale, Jay Foley claimed his only victory of the season, holding off L.W. Miller. Miller couldn't be too upset with his efforts, however, as he was crowned S.M.A.R.T. champion for the first time in his career (by just 51 points over two-time champion Jay Hedgecock). There were only five different winners during the season.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Caraway 150March 29, 2003 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay HedgecockJay Hedgecock
2Summerville 150April 5, 2003Summerville Speedway (Summerville, SC) Burt Myers John Smith
3Caraway 150April 12, 2003 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay FoleyL.W. Miller
4Friendship 150May 2, 2003Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC)(Rained Out)L.W. Miller
5Friendship 150June 13, 2003Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC)L.W. MillerL.W. Miller
6Caraway 150July 4, 2003 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)L.W. MillerL.W. Miller
7Myrtle Beach 150August 30, 2003 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Junior MillerL.W. Miller
8Ace 150September 1, 2003 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)L.W. MillerL.W. Miller
9Caraway 150September 6, 2003 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay HedgecockJay Hedgecock
10Grubbs Marine 150September 13, 2003Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC)Tim Brown Burt Myers
11Concord 150October 4, 2003 Concord Motorsport Park (Concord, NC)L.W. MillerJay Hedgecock
12Friendship 500October 12, 2003Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC) Frank Fleming Jay Foley
2003 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1L.W. Miller20531269104
2Jay Hedgecock2002-5112310112
3Jay Foley1953-1001218101
4Junior Miller1879-1741207101
5Earl Baker1841-2121204100
6 Burt Myers 1835-218121691
7Gary Myers1783-270120480
8Brian Pack1691-362120490
9Gene Pack1690-363120160
10 Frank Fleming 1661-392120261

2004 season

The 2004 season held 13 races. The season began on March 27 at Caraway Speedway, and ended on October 17 at Friendship Motor Speedway. At the season opener, Michael Clifton won his only career series race, holding off Junior Miller in the waning laps. L.W. Miller won his second consecutive race at the Caraway 150 (April 10th), moving the dominant car of Jay Hedgecock out of the way on a green-white-checkered. Insult would later be added to injury for Hedgecock, as his car was disqualified for a technical violation discovered in post-race inspection. Jay Hedgecock overcame the disappointment of the previous week, holding off L.W. Miller for the victory in the Caraway 150 (April 17th). Burt Myers won his only race of the year at the Friendship 150 (May), holding off his brother Jason. Jay Foley captured a dominating victory at the Friends of Friendship 150, leading all but the first two laps en route to a wide margin of victory over runner-up Burt Myers. At the Caraway 150 (July), L.W. Miller grabbed yet another victory at his favorite track, sneaking into the lead with just a dozen laps to go and holding off Jay Hedgecock for the trophy. Brian Loftin began a hot streak at the ASA/S.M.A.R.T. 150, going on to win four of the final six races of the season. Lofton held off Junior Miller for the victory at historic Myrtle Beach. The race was certainly competitive, as a season-high seven lead changes punctuated the event. Loftin would slip by the dominant Jay Hedgecock with just thirteen laps to go, and never looked back. Ironically, Hedgecock would lose the next race, at Caraway, with the deciding pass on exactly the same lap as at the Caraway 150 (July). Loftin won the Star Country/Old Milwaukee 150 after a green-white-checkered extended the event by ten laps. Northern Modified star Ted Christopher captured his only career series race at the North vs. South Shootout Qualifier, holding off Tim Brown on a green-white-checkered. At the season finale, and ultimately the final race of the S.M.A.R.T. era, Brian Loftin captured the victory by edging out L.W. Miller. However, Miller would beat Loftin by 116 points to win his second straight season championship. There were six different winners during the season. L.W. Miller and Brian Loftin each won four races, tying to lead all drivers in wins.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Caraway 150March 27, 2004 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)(Rained Out)Michael Clifton
2Friendship 150April 4, 2004Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC)L.W. MillerL.W. Miller
3Caraway 150April 10, 2004 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay HedgecockL.W. Miller
4Caraway 150April 17, 2004 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Bobby HutchensJay Hedgecock
5Friendship 150May 21, 2004Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC)L.W. Miller Burt Myers
6Friends of Friendship 150June 11, 2004Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC)L.W. MillerJay Foley
7Caraway 150July 2, 2004 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers L.W. Miller
8ASA/S.M.A.R.T. 150September 4, 2004 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)Brian LoftinBrian Loftin
9Caraway 150September 11, 2004 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)L.W. MillerBrian Loftin
10Caraway 150September 25, 2004 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay HedgecockL.W. Miller
11Star Country/Old Milwaukee 150October 2, 2004 Motor Mile Speedway (Radford, VA)Jason MyersBrian Loftin
12North vs. South Shootout QualifierOctober 9, 2004 Concord Motorsport Park (Concord, NC)Jay Foley Ted Christopher
13Championship 200October 17, 2004Friendship Motor Speedway (Elkin, NC)L.W. MillerBrian Loftin
2004 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1L.W. Miller210513410124
2Brian Loftin1989-116134991
3Junior Miller1973-1321308110
4John Smith1932-1731306110
5 Burt Myers 1885-2201316111
6 Frank Fleming 1842-2631303100
7Jay Foley1830-275132570
8Earl Baker1828-277130490
9Brian Pack1801-304130290
10Jay Hedgecock1579-325121572

In late 2004, NASCAR announced it was taking over the S.M.A.R.T. Tour and bringing it under the NASCAR banner.

NASCAR Tour era

The NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour was established in 2005, taking over what had formerly been the Southern Modified Auto Racing Tour (SMART) after the collapse of the organization as part of the breakup of the American Speed Association in late 2004. Whelen Industries, who sponsors the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour agreed to sponsor the Southern Tour series, which became the Whelen Southern Modified Tour.

2005 season

The inaugural NASCAR era season held 12 events, beginning on March 26 at Caraway Speedway and ended on October 29 at Ace Speedway. The inaugural event for the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour was the Southern Modified Tour 150 at Caraway Speedway on March 26. Burt Myers won the first pole for the NASCAR era of the southern-based Modified Tour. While leading the event Jay Hedgecock had to pulled his car into the pits on the 65th lap with an engine problem. Ted Christopher, a star driver on the northeastern-based NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, inherited the lead from Hedgecock and paced the field for the remaining laps on his way to the victory. In the April 16th race at Caraway, the tour's 3rd race under NASCAR sanction, Burt Myers led the first 145 laps but fellow rival Junior Miller stayed on his back bumper for most of the race. Miller and Myers bumped and banged and racing each other hard lap after lap. Miller made the pass for the lead on Myers with only 5 laps remaining to score the victory. At the July 1 event at Caraway Bud Pole winner Jay Hedgecock was on point. Hedgecock had lapping all but the top 8 cars, but Brian Crammer was coming as he had worked his way from his 11th place starting spot to 2nd by the halfway point. Crammer had been chasing down Hedgecock during the 2nd half and caught Hedgecock with 20 laps to go. Crammer began putting hard pressure on Hedgecock with 10 to go and with 5 to go made a move on Hedgecock coming off of turn 2. Hedgecock and Crammer bumped wheels resulting in Crammer being sent spinning while Hedgecock kept the lead. Crammer retaliated under the caution by hitting Hedgecock's car but Hedgecock was able to continue. A crash during the green-white-checker attempt sent the race over its scheduled distance. Hedgecock's car ran out of gas before the race was red flagged during track clean up. Brian Loftin inherited the lead for the next another green-white-checkered attempt and held off Tim Brown for the win. Burt Myers was the fastest in qualifying for the Advance Auto Parts 199 at Bowman Gray Stadium, but drew the 5th starting position. This was the tour's first visit to Bowman Gray Stadium, the track many tour drivers call home, since 1992. Hedgecock led the first 71 laps until a spinning car hit the infield and shot dirt onto the track coming out of the 4th turn. Hedgecock's car skidded in the dirt and careened into the outside guardrail as Tim Brown zipped past into the lead. Brown stayed there until the lap 137 when Myers squeezed inside and completed a pass. Myers held off the win-hungry Tim Brown in the end. The Made in America Whelen 300 at Martinsville Speedway was a combo race for both Modified Tours. The Event was the first NASCAR Modified Tour event held at the track since 2002 and the first night race held at the historic .526-mile track. Ted Christopher won the overall event as Brian Loftin was the top-finishing driver from the Southern Tour, finishing 12th, but credited as first-place towards the Southern Modified Tour. A special Twin 100-lap event was held at Ace Speedway as a Labor Day doubleheader. Burt Myers won the first 100-lap race while Junior Miller got the win in the second 100-lap race. Jay Hedgecock won his 4th Pole of the season at the 6th and final season visit to Caraway Speedway. Hedgecock lead 115 of the first 133 laps and looked to be closing in on his first win of the season. Hedgecock's season of bad luck continued as during a caution period on lap 134 Hedgecock came into the pits with engine trouble ending his night. Brian Loftin held off a hard-charging Junior Miller over the final laps to win. Jay Hedgecock finally avoided any bad luck at the season finale, Whelen 150, at Ace Speedway. Hedgecock lead all 150 lap and won easily over 2nd place Brian Loftin. Junior Miller, By finishing 8th, won the 2005 Inaugural NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Championship. There were 5 different winners during the season with Brian Loftin winning the most with 4. Junior Miller was voted the most popular driver during the season.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Southern Modified 150March 26, 2005 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers Ted Christopher
2Southern Modified Tour 150April 9, 2005 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay Hedgecock Burt Myers
3Southern Modified Tour 150April 16, 2005 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay HedgecockJunior Miller
4Southern Modified Tour 150July 1, 2005 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay HedgecockBrian Loftin
5Advance Auto Parts 199August 6, 2005 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC) Burt Myers Burt Myers
6Made In America Whelen 300September 3, 2005 Martinsville Speedway (Ridgeway, VA)Brian Loftin*Brian Loftin*
7DMC Auto Exchange 100September 5, 2005 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC) Burt Myers Burt Myers
8Crown Truck N Stuff 100September 5, 2005 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)(Random Draw)Junior Miller
9Southern Modified Tour 150September 10, 2005 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Junior MillerJunior Miller
10Southern Modified Tour 150September 24, 2005 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jay HedgecockBrian Loftin
11Adams Construction Star Country 150October 1, 2005 Motor Mile Speedway (Radford, VA)Brian LoftinBrian Loftin
12Whelen 150October 29, 2005 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)Michael CliftonJay Hedgecock
*Martinsville WMT and WSMT combo race. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2005 Top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1Junior Miller19041237111
2 Burt Myers 1872-32123793
3Brian Loftin1844-60124892
4Tim Brown1752-152110680
5Michael Clifton1740-164120691
6Jay Hedgecock1680-224121474
7Jay Foley1669-235120370
8 Frank Fleming 1655-249120380
9Brian Pack1585-319120270
10Bobby Hutchens1579-325120150

2006 season

The 2006 season held 13 events, beginning on March 25 at Caraway Speedway and ended on October 21 at Southern National Motorsports Park. Northern tour driver Ted Christopher won the season opener at Caraway for the second year in a row. Junior Miller would win the next two races before L.W. Miller won the forth race of the season at Motor Mile Speedway. It was L.W. Miller's first win in the series under the NASCAR banner. Junior Miller won his third win of the year at the next event. At the Bowman Gray event Burt Myers won the pole and started fourth after an inversion, but crashed on the second lap of the race dropping him from contention. Lee Jeffreys led the first 157 laps before dropping out with brake issues opening the door for Burt's brother, Jason Myers, to take over the lead. Jason Myers would lead the final 42 laps to win his first Southern Modified Tour event. Tim Brown would claim the southern tour win in the Martinsville combo race. Rookie Brian King won his first tour race at Ace Speedway on August 15. in the season final race at Southern National Junior Miller won the race and his second straight championship by 6 points over Tim Brown. There were 6 different winners during the season with Junior Miller winning the most with 6. Junior Miller also was voted the most popular driver for the second straight year. Brian King was the Rookie of the Year.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Southern Modified Tour 150March 25, 2006 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers Ted Christopher
2Kevin Whitaker Chevrolet 150April 8, 2006 Greenville-Pickens Speedway (Greenville, SC)(Rained Out)Junior Miller
3Southern Modified Tour 150April 15, 2006 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Brian LoftinJunior Miller
494.9 Star Country 200April 23, 2006 Motor Mile Speedway (Radford, VA)Brian LoftinL.W. Miller
5Southern Modified Tour 150June 30, 2006 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Brian LoftinJunior Miller
6Advance Auto Parts 199August 5, 2006 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC) Burt Myers Jason Myers
7Made In America Whelen 300September 2, 2006 Martinsville Speedway (Ridgeway, VA)Tim Brown*Tim Brown*
8Southern Modified Tour 150September 9, 2006 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Tim BrownJunior Miller
9Southern Modified Tour 150September 15, 2006 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)Tim BrownBrian King
10Southern Modified Tour 150September 23, 2006 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Tim BrownL.W. Miller
11Hickory 150September 30, 2006 Hickory Motor Speedway (Hickory, NC) Burt Myers Junior Miller
12Star Country 94.9 / Adams Construction 150October 14, 2006 Motor Mile Speedway (Radford, VA) Burt Myers L.W. Miller
13Night of the Modifieds 100October 21, 2006 Southern National Motorsports Park (Kenly, NC)L.W. MillerJunior Miller
*Martinsville WMT & WSMT combo race. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2006 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1Junior Miller20981369110
2Tim Brown2092-613110134
3L.W. Miller1924-1741239111
4 Burt Myers 1913-1851307114
5Brian King1824-274131490
6Jason Myers1788-310121290
7Brian Pack1778-320120380
8Bobby Hutchens1760-338130370
9Gene Pack1705-393130160
10 Frank Fleming 1534-564120260

2007 season

The 2007 season had 12 events, beginning on March 24 at Caraway Speedway and ended on October 6 also at Caraway Speedway. L.W. Miller won the season opener. At the second event of the year Andy Seuss won his first tour win and the first Southern Modified Tour event at the Music City Motorplex (Nashville Speedway). At the Bowman Gray event after a crash took out Frank Fleming, who had led the first 194 laps, Burt Myers passed John Smith on the last lap to pick up his only Southern Mod victory of the season. It was Myers' first victory on the tour in over a year. L.W. Miller won the championship over Tim Brown by 25 points. There were 6 different winners in the season with L.W. Miller winning the most with 5 victory's. L.W. Miller also was the most popular driver for the season and Wesley Swartout was the Rookie of the Year.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Southern Modified Tour 150March 24, 2007 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers L.W. Miller
2Whelen 150April 1, 2007 Nashville Speedway (Nashville, TN) Burt Myers Andy Seuss
3American Revolution 150April 7, 2007 Greenville-Pickens Speedway (Greenville, SC) Burt Myers Junior Miller
4Night of the Southern Modifieds 150April 21, 2007 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers L.W. Miller
5Southern Modified Tour 150July 7, 2007 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers L.W. Miller
6Advance Auto Parts 199August 4, 2007 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC)Tim Brown Burt Myers
7Made In America Whelen 300September 1, 2007 Martinsville Speedway (Ridgeway, VA)Brian Loftin*L.W. Miller*
8DMC Auto Exchange 150September 3, 2007 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)Tim BrownTim Brown
9Southern Modified Tour 150September 8, 2007 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers L.W. Miller
10Southern National Raceway Park 150September 15, 2007 Southern National Motorsports Park (Kenly, NC) Frank Fleming Tim Brown
11Southern Modified Tour 150September 22, 2007 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Brian LoftinBrian Loftin
12Southern Modified Tour 150October 6, 2007 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Brian LoftinBrian Loftin
*Martinsville WMT & WSMT combo race. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2007 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1L.W. Miller19301259110
2Tim Brown1905-251228112
3 Burt Myers 1798-1321215106
4Junior Miller1766-164121690
5Brian King1718-2121204100
6Jason Myers1694-236120380
7 Frank Fleming 1692-238120671
8George Brunnhoelzl III1609-321120170
9Brian Pack1593-337120360
10Gene Pack1475-455110030

2008 season

The 2008 season had 11 events, beginning on March 22 at Caraway Speedway and ended on October 4 at Caraway Speedway. L.W. Miller opened the season by winning the first two events before Brian Loftin won the next 3 events. At the next event at Lanier Speedway, the series' first race there, George Brunnhoelzl III won his first tour victory. Burt Myers scores his lone tour race of the season at Southern National Raceway Park. Brian Loftin won the championship by 30 points over Tim Brown. It was Brown's 3rd straight season finishing runner-up in points to 3 different champions. There were 6 different winners in the season with Brian Loftin's 4 victory's leading the tour. Bobby Hutchens was the most popular driver for the season and Buddy Emory was the Rookie of the Year.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Southern Modified Tour 150March 22, 2008 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Tim BrownL.W. Miller
2Southern Modified Tour 150April 11, 2008 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC)L.W. MillerL.W. Miller
3Southern Modified Tour 150April 12, 2008 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers Brian Loftin
4Advance Auto Parts 199August 2, 2008 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC) Burt Myers Brian Loftin
5Southern Modified Tour 150August 22, 2008 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Andy Seuss Brian Loftin
6Lanier 150August 30, 2008 Lanier Speedway (Gainesville GA)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
7Whelen 150September 6, 2008 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers Tim Brown
8Night of the Modifieds 150September 13, 2008 Southern National Motorsports Park (Kenly, NC)L.W. Miller Burt Myers
9Made In America Whelen 300September 20, 2008 Martinsville Speedway (Ridgeway, VA)George Brunnhoelzl IIIBrian Loftin*
10Southern Modified Tour 150September 27, 2008 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Tim BrownTim Brown
11Whelen 150October 4, 2008 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Tim Brown Andy Seuss
*Martinsville WMT & WSMT combo race. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2008 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1Brian Loftin1780114990
2Tim Brown1750-301128103
3L.W. Miller1698-821125102
4 Andy Seuss 1617-163111691
5Jason Myers1562-218110380
6 Frank Fleming 1552-228110390
7George Brunnhoelzl III1540-240111672
8John Smith1398-382110050
9 Burt Myers 1355-42591673
10Rich Kuiken, Jr.1256-524100110

2009 season

The 2009 season had 14 events, beginning on March 21 at Concord Motorsport Park and ended on October 24 at Caraway Speedway. Ted Christopher won the season opener. Christopher and Andy Seuss would alternate victory's in the first 4 events. George Brunnhoelzl III won his first race of the season in the 5th event of the season at Caraway Speedway. At the Advance Auto Parts 199 at Bowman Gray, George Brunnhoelzl III and John Smith would trade the lead back and forth for most of the race. Smith lead 105 laps and Brunnhoelzl 60 laps with Burt Myers the only other driver to lead a lap until a crash on lap 167 took out most of the cars remaining in the race. L.W. miller made it back to the line first to lead a lap after the accident but was forced to immediately make a pit stop for the damage his had from the wreck. Luke Fleming who was making his Tour debut driving in his father's car, avoided the crash and took over the race with 32 laps to go. Fleming would lead the rest of the event to claim the upset victory in his only start of the season. Brunnhoelzl who had major suspension damage from the big crash would finish 2nd. Only 8 cars were running at the finish, only 3 on the lead lap. Gene Pack finished 3rd, L.W. Miller was 4th (2 laps down), and Bryan Dauzat 5th (7 laps down). George Brunnhoelzl III won the last two races and the championship. There were 6 different winners in the season with George Brunnhoelzl III's 5 victory's the most on the tour. Andy Seuss was the most popular driver for the season. No Rookie of the Year award was given out as no rookies ran for the award.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Capitol Bank 150March 21, 2009 Concord Motorsport Park (Concord, NC) Burt Myers Ted Christopher
2Southern Modified Tour 150April 4, 2009 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA)George Brunnhoelzl III Andy Seuss
3Caraway Speedway 150April 11, 2009 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl III Ted Christopher
4Lanier 150April 18, 2009 Lanier Speedway (Gainesville GA)George Brunnhoelzl III Andy Seuss
5Firecracker 150July 3, 2009 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Andy Seuss George Brunnhoelzl III
6Advance Auto Parts 199August 1, 2009 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC)Brian LoftinLuke Fleming
7UNOH Perfect Storm 150August 19, 2009 Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)(Rain Out)George Brunnhoelzl III*
8Caraway 150August 29, 2009 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIBrian Loftin
9Myrtle Beach 150September 5, 2009 Myrtle Beach Speedway (Myrtle Beach, SC)George Brunnhoelzl III Andy Seuss
10Caraway 150September 12, 2009 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers George Brunnhoelzl III
11Caraway Classic 150September 19, 2009 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers Andy Seuss
12Made In America Whelen 300September 27, 2009 Martinsville Speedway (Ridgeway, VA)Brian Loftin* Burt Myers*
13Lightning Fast 150October 4, 2008 Ace Speedway (Altamahaw, NC) Burt Myers George Brunnhoelzl III
14Fall Classic 150October 24, 2009 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
*Martinsville & Bristol WMT & WSMT combo races. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2009 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1George Brunnhoelzl III238514513136
2 Andy Seuss 2205-18014410111
3 Burt Myers 2138-2471418124
4Brian Loftin2090-2951417122
5 Frank Fleming 2044-3411405110
6Jason Myers2016-3691406110
7John Smith1823-562130390
8Gene Pack1762-623130270
9Buddy Emory1602-783120170
10L.W. Miller1457-928100570

2010 season

The 2010 season had 10 events, beginning on March 5 at Atlanta Motor Speedway's infield Oval track and ended on October 14 at Charlotte Motor Speedway's infield Oval track. Corey Lajoie, son of 2-time Nationwide Series Champion Randy Lajoie, passed Tim Brown with 6 laps to go and won his first win in his first start in the Series. Five different drivers won the first Five races of the season. In the 9th Event of the season at Tri-County Motor Speedway Burt Myers made a dive-bomb pass against the infield wall down the backstretch on leader John Smith that stuck and won Myers his first victory of the season. In the season ending race James Civali came into the event with the points lead but during the race was parked by NASCAR official's for an incident involving him retaliated at L.W. Miller while the race was under cation laps. Burt Myers had a dominant race, leading all but one lap, to win his second victory in a row. The Victory moved Myers from 4th in points to win the title by 31 points over L.W. Miller. There were 7 different winners in the 10 race season with Burt Myers, James Civali and Andy Seuss each winning 2 races as the most on the tour. Burt Myers was the most popular driver for the season and Greg Butcher was the Rookie of the Year.

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Atlanta 150March 5, 2010 Atlanta Motor Speedway (Hampton, GA)James Civali Corey LaJoie
2Spring Classic 150March 14, 2010 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers Andy Seuss
3South Boston 150April 3, 2010 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA)Zach BrewerJames Civali
4Firecracker 150July 2, 2010 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers John Smith
5 Strutmasters.com 199August 7, 2010 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC)Zach BrewerL.W. Miller
6UNOH Perfect StormAugust 18, 2010 Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)James Civali*James Civali*
7Triad Commercial Property Services 150August 28, 2010 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Andy Seuss Andy Seuss
8Visit Hampton 150September 4, 2010 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA)James CivaliTim Brown
9Tri-County 150September 25, 2010Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)George Brunnhoelzl III Burt Myers
10UNOH Southern Slam 150October 14, 2010 Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, NC) Andy Seuss Burt Myers
* Bristol WMT & WSMT combo races. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2010 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1 Burt Myers 1609102792
2L.W. Miller1578-31101590
3James Civali1575-34102683
4 Andy Seuss 1566-43102682
5John Smith1555-54101690
6Zach Brewer1429-180100472
7Jason Myers1427-182100370
8 Frank Fleming 1365-244100250
9Brandon Hire1354-255100250
10Gene Pack1293-316100050

2011 season

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Spring Classic 150March 13, 2011 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Brian LoftinGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
2Hickory 150April 2, 2011 Hickory Motor Speedway (Hickory, NC)Patrick EmerlingGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
3South Boston 150April 17, 2011 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA)(Rained Out) Ted Christopher
4Caraway 150April 23, 2011 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl III Ted Christopher
5Firecracker 150July 1, 2011 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Brian LoftinL.W. Miller
6 Strutmasters.com 199August 6, 2011 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIL.W. Miller
7UNOH Perfect Storm 150August 24, 2011 Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)Tim Brown* Frank Fleming*
8Caraway 150August 26, 2011 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Andy Seuss Andy Seuss
9Newport News Shipbuilding 150September 3, 2011 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA) Burt Myers Andy Seuss
10Southern Thompson 125September 11, 2011 Thompson Speedway (Thompson, CT) Andy Seuss George Brunnhoelzl III
11Tri-County 150September 24, 2011Tri-County Motor Speedway (Hudson, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
12Caraway 150October 1, 2011 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl III Andy Seuss
13UNOH Southern Slam 150October 13, 2011 Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIITim Brown
14Caraway 150October 22, 2011 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Andy SeussGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
* Bristol WMT & WSMT combo races. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2011 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1George Brunnhoelzl III241114512145
2 Andy Seuss 2231-1801439123
3Jason Myers2103-3081406120
4Tim Brown2067-3441315111
5John Smith2043-368140790
6 Frank Fleming 1988-423141390
7L.W. Miller1984-427142390
8Austin Pack1875-536130190
9 Burt Myers 1854-5571207111
10Thomas Stinson1570-841100480

2012 season

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Spring Classic 150March 31, 2012 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
2Farm Bureau Insurance 150April 7, 2012 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Tim BrownBrian Loftin
3South Boston 150April 14, 2012 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA)L.W MillerBrandon Ward
4Parking Lot Maintenance Headquarters 150April 21, 2012 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
5Firecracker 150July 6, 2012 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
6 Strutmasters.com 199August 4, 2012 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC) Burt Myers George Brunnhoelzl III
7UNOH Perfect Storm 150August 22, 2012 Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)Ryan Newman*George Brunnhoelzl III*
8Newport News Shipbuilding 150September 1, 2012 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA) Danny Bohn Jason Myers
9GreenPointe Energy 75September 9, 2012 Thompson Speedway (Thompson, CT)Rob Fuller Andy Seuss
10Mid-Atlantic Shoot Out 150October 6, 2012 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl III Danny Bohn
11UNOH Southern Slam 150October 11, 2012 Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
* Bristol WMT & WSMT combo races. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2012 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1George Brunnhoelzl III4681166115
2 Danny Bohn 415-53111681
3Jason Myers412-56111690
4Tim Brown393-75110561
5 Andy Seuss 388-80111580
6Kyle Ebersole381-87110370
7 Frank Fleming 366-102110140
8Thomas Stinson357-111110150
9John Smith357-111110260
10 Burt Myers 353-115100271

2013 season

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Charles Kepley Memorial 150March 16, 2013 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Tim BrownJason Myers
2KOMA Unwind Relaxation Drink 150March 23, 2013 Southern National Motorsports Park (Kenly, NC) Ryan Preece Burt Myers
3South Boston 150April 13, 2013 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
4Spring Fling 150April 20, 2013 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
5Daggett Schuler / Rusty Harpe Memorial 150July 5, 2013 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)(Rained Out)George Brunnhoelzl III
6Kevin Powell Motorsports 199August 3, 2013 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC) Ryan Preece Ryan Preece
7Titan Roof 150August 21, 2013 Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)Tim Brown* Burt Myers*
8Newport News Shipbuilding 150August 31, 2013 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA) Andy Seuss Kyle Ebersole
9Caraway 150September 8, 2013 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Andy Seuss Andy Seuss
10Zooland 150September 28, 2013 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Burt Myers Andy Seuss
11G-Oil 150October 5, 2013 Southern National Motorsports Park (Kenly, NC) Burt Myers Andy Seuss
12UNOH Southern Slam 150October 10, 2013 Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, NC) Ryan Preece Burt Myers
* Bristol WMT & WSMT combo races. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2013 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1George Brunnhoelzl III50612311112
2Kyle Ebersole475-311218100
3 Burt Myers 465-411235102
4 Andy Seuss 464-42123692
5Tim Brown438-68110782
6John Smith435-71120590
7Jason Myers428-78121280
8Luke Fleming402-104120150
9 Danny Bohn 395-111110490
10J. R. Bertuccio392-114120240

2014 season

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Whelen Season Opener 150March 9, 2014 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Andy Seuss Andy Seuss
2Southern National 150March 15, 2014 Southern National Motorsports Park (Kenly, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIJ. R. Bertuccio
3South Boston 150April 5, 2014 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA) Danny Bohn Andy Seuss
4Courtyard by Marriott / Pepsi 150April 12, 2014 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA) Ryan Preece George Brunnhoelzl III
5Daggett Schuler Attorneys at Law 150July 4, 2014 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Andy Seuss Andy Seuss
6 Strutmasters.com 199August 2, 2014 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC) Danny Bohn Danny Bohn
7Bush's Beans 150August 20, 2014 Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN) Burt Myers*J. R. Bertuccio*
8Bayport Credit Union 150August 30, 2014 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA) Ryan Preece Burt Myers
9Southern Pride 150September 5, 2014 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)George Brunnhoelzl III Burt Myers
10South Boston 150September 13, 2014 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA) Danny Bohn Kyle Ebersole
11Southern National 150September 20, 2014 Southern National Motorsports Park (Kenly, NC) Burt Myers Burt Myers
12Zooland 150September 27, 2014 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Brian LoftinGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
13Prestoria Farms 150October 4, 2014 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Danny Bohn Danny Bohn
14Southern Slam 150October 9, 2014 Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, NC) Ryan Preece Burt Myers
* Bristol WMT & WSMT combo races. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2014 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1 Andy Seuss 58314312141
2George Brunnhoelzl III569-1414211112
3 Burt Myers 560-231449122
4J. R. Bertuccio548-351429120
5 Danny Bohn 542-411426124
6Kyle Ebersole520-631317100
7Luke Fleming511-721405110
8Gary Putnam477-106140070
9 Spencer Davis 475-108140270
10Jason Myers465-118140280

2015 season

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Spring Classic 150March 15, 2015 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)Jason MyersEric Goodale
2Charles Kepley Memorial 150March 28, 2015 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Ryan Preece Andy Seuss
3South Boston 150April 4, 2015 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA) Ryan Preece Ryan Preece
4Pepsi 150April 11, 2015 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA)George Brunnhoelzl III Burt Myers
5Rusty Harpe Memorial 150July 4, 2015 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Andy Seuss George Brunnhoelzl III
6 Strutmasters.com 199August 1, 2015 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC) Ryan Preece Danny Bohn
7Bush's Beans 150August 19, 2015 Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)Gary Putnam* Andy Seuss*
8Bayport Credit Union 150September 5, 2015 Langley Speedway (Hampton, VA)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
9South Boston 150September 19, 2015 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA)Bobby Measmer Jr. Andy Seuss
10Southern Slam 150October 8, 2015 Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, NC)George Brunnhoelzl IIIGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
* Bristol WMT & WSMT combo races. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2015 top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1 Andy Seuss 392103581
2George Brunnhoelzl III390-2103663
3Jason Myers385-71005101
4 Burt Myers 384-8101680
5Kyle Ebersole371-21100380
6 Frank Fleming 360-32100370
7Bobby Measmer, Jr.358-34100381
8Gary Putnam343-49100061
9Jeremy Gerstner342-50100260
10David Calabrese324-68100140

2016 season

#EventDateTrackPole-winnerWinner
1Davis Roofing 150March 12, 2016 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Danny Bohn Burt Myers
2Spring Explosion 150April 2, 2016 Concord Motorsport Park (Concord, NC)Jason MyersGeorge Brunnhoelzl III
3South Boston 150April 9, 2016 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA) Burt Myers George Brunnhoelzl III
4Dogwood 150April 16, 2016 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Danny Bohn Burt Myers
5Davis Roofing 150July 1, 2016 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC)J. R. Bertuccio Andy Seuss
6Strutmasters.com 199August 6, 2016 Bowman Gray Stadium (Winston-Salem, NC)Kyle Ebersole Burt Myers
7Bush's Beans 150August 17, 2016 Bristol Motor Speedway (Bristol, TN)Kyle Bonsignore*Kyle Ebersole*
8Visit Martin County 150September 11, 2016East Carolina Motor Speedway (Robersonville, NC) Burt Myers Bobby Measmer, Jr.
9South Boston 150September 17, 2016 South Boston Speedway (South Boston, VA) Danny Bohn James Civali
10Caraway 150September 24, 2016 Caraway Speedway (Asheboro, NC) Andy Seuss George Brunnhoelzl III
11Bad Boy Off Road Southern Slam 150October 6, 2016 Charlotte Motor Speedway (Concord, NC)George Brunnhoelzl III Ryan Preece
* Bristol WMT and WSMT combo races. Highest finishing WSMT driver credited a win.
2016 Top 10 points standings
RankDriverPointsDiffStartsWinsT5T10Poles
1 Burt Myers 4651139112
2George Brunnhoelzl III445-20113791
3 Andy Seuss 442-231118111
4 Danny Bohn 432-331108103
5Bobby Measmer, Jr.426-391116100
6Jason Myers418-471106101
7Kyle Bonsignore401-64110291
8Jeremy Gerstner379-86100160
9Kyle Ebersole310-15581151
10Gary Putnam310-15580250

Merger with the Modified Tour

In 2016, after 12 years as a NASCAR series, NASCAR decided to drop the Southern Modified Tour and combine them with the northern tour starting in 2017. [1]

Tour champions

SMART Modified Tour champions

YearDriverTeam OwnerWinsNumberMakeSponsorChassis
1989Philip SmithPhilip Smith1#1 Oldsmobile
1990Jay Hedgecock (1)5#41 Pontiac Wilson-Inman Racing
1991Junior Miller (1)3#69 Pontiac Miller Motorsports
1992Jay Hedgecock (2)3#41 Pontiac Wilson-Inman Racing
1993Junior Miller (2)3#69 Pontiac A & J Salvage
1994Tim ArreRiggs Racing3#56 Chevrolet
1995Junior Miller (3)5#69 Pontiac
1996Gary MyersPhillip Smith2#1 Oldsmobile/Chevrolet Doug Jones Enterprises
1997Junior Miller (4)Riggs Racing4#69 Chevrolet Miller Brick
1998Junior Miller (5)Riggs Racing3#69 Chevrolet Miller Brick
1999Junior Miller (6)Riggs Racing4#69 Chevrolet Advance Auto Parts
2000Junior Miller (7)Riggs Racing4#69 Chevrolet Advance Auto Parts
2001Jay Foley4#57 Chevrolet Packaging Products
2002 Burt Myers (1)Gary Myers3#4 Chevrolet
2003L.W. Miller (1)Miller Motorsports4#73 Chevrolet Miller Auto TransportChassis Dynamics
2004L.W. Miller (2)Miller Motorsports5#73 Chevrolet Chassis Dynamics
2021Burt Myers (4)Burt Myers0#1PSR
2022Caleb Heady Tommy Baldwin Racing 1#7NYPSR
2023Burt Myers (5)Burt Myers3#1PSR

Whelen Southern Modified Tour champions

YearDriverTeam OwnerWinsNumberMakeSponsorChassis
2005Junior Miller (8)Riggs Racing3#69 Dodge Advance Auto PartsTroyer
2006Junior Miller (9)Riggs Racing6#69 Dodge Advance Auto PartsTroyer
2007 L.W. Miller (3)Baker Motorsports5#36 Pontiac John Baker Plumbing & UtilitiesChassis Dynamics
2008Brian LoftinLoftin Racing4#23 Chevrolet L&R TransmissionTroyer
2009George Brunnhoelzl III (1)George Brunnhoelzl, Jr.5#28 Ford FibrwrapTroyer
2010 Burt Myers (2)Phillip Smith2#1 Ford Capital BankTroyer
2011George Brunnhoelzl III (2)Howard Harvey5#09 Chevrolet Phoenix Pre-owned / Triad Auto SalesTroyer
2012George Brunnhoelzl III (3)Howard Harvey6#09 Chevrolet Phoenix Pre-Owned / Triad Auto SalesTroyer
2013George Brunnhoelzl III (4)George Brunnhoelzl, Jr.3#28 Chevrolet Epox-ZTroyer
2014 Andy Seuss (1)Eddie Harvey3#11 Chevrolet Ideal FinanceTroyer
2015 Andy Seuss (2)Eddie Harvey2#11 Chevrolet Northeast Race Cars/Ideal FinanceTroyer
2016 Burt Myers (3) Burt Myers 3#1 Ford Remington SCT/Citrusafe/Speedway Auto AuctionLFR

Champions

SMART Modified Tour

DriverTotalSeasons
Junior Miller71991, 1993, 1995, 1997-2000
Burt Myers 32002, 2021, 2023
Jay Hedgecock21990, 1992
L.W. Miller22003-2004
Philip Smith11989
Tim Arre11994
Gary Myers11996
Jay Foley12001
Caleb Heady12022

NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour

DriverTotalSeasons
George Brunnhoelzl III42009, 2011-2013
Junior Miller22005-2006
Burt Myers 22010, 2016
Andy Seuss 22014-2015
L.W. Miller12007
Brian Loftin12008

Overall

DriverTotalSeasons
Junior Miller91991, 1993, 1995, 1997-2000, 2005-2006
Burt Myers 52002, 2010, 2016, 2021, 2023
George Brunnhoelzl III42009, 2011-2013
L.W. Miller32003-2004, 2007
Jay Hedgecock21990, 1992
Andy Seuss 22014-2015
Philip Smith11989
Tim Arre11994
Gary Myers11996
Jay Foley12001
Brian Loftin12008
Caleb Heady12022

Type of Race Cars & Rules

The tour features 600 horsepower open-wheeled modified's which run 15" wide Hoosier tires to give the cars added traction to attain speeds of up to 125 mph on some of the fastest short tracks in the South. Rules are similar to those used by the NASCAR Modified Tour. Cars must have a minimum weight of 2,900 pounds, maintain a wheelbase between 101 and 105 inches, and using 350 to 358 cubic-inch engines.

As the S.M.A.R.T. tour, the series added excitement to each event by allowing each competitor two laps of qualifying to determine their starting positions. Once these positions are established, the six fastest qualifiers draw numbers between 1 and 6. This shake up of the front runners adds to the action by letting the top six determine who is fastest competitor versus the fastest qualifier. Another exciting feature of the S.M.A.R.T. tour was that while all laps run under caution are counted, each race must end under green flag conditions insuring the fans will witness an exciting down-to-the-wire finish at each event.

Tracks

2016 venues

Former NASCAR venues (2005–2016)

S.M.A.R.T. era venues (1989–2004)

Winners table

DriverOriginal SMART Era
(1989–2004)
NASCAR Era
(2005–2016)
Current SMART Era
(2020–present)
Total
(1989–2016, 2020–present)
Junior Miller3910049
George Brunnhoelzl III028028
Burt Myers 819330
L.W. Miller1113024
Frank Fleming 211022
Andy Seuss 022022
Jay Hedgecock201021
Brian Loftin412521
Gary Myers140014
Jay Foley9009
Ted Christopher 1607
Tim Brown0707
Philip Smith5005
Tim Arre5005
Danny Bohn 0404
Robert Jeffreys3003
Bobby Hutchens3003
Jason Myers0303
Kyle Ebersole0303
James Civali0303
Ryan Preece 0314
Billy Middleton2002
Alfred Hill2002
Roger Hill2002
Doug Wolcott2002
John Smith1102
J. R. Bertuccio0202
Johnny Bush1001
Jimmy Spencer 1001
Tony Jankowiak1001
Paul Spencer1001
Ralph Brinkley1001
Randy Butner1001
Ed Flemke Jr.1001
Bob Park1001
Michael Clifton1001
Luke Fleming0101
Brian King0101
Corey LaJoie 0101
Brandon Ward0156
Eric Goodale0101
Bobby Measmer, Jr.0101
John Smith0022
Joey Coulter 0022
Caleb Heady0033
Matt Hirschman0099
Carson Loftin0055
Gary Putnam0011
Jonathan Brown0033
Andy Jankowiak 0011
Bobby Labonte 0044
Sam Rameau0011
Ryan Newman 0022
Luke Baldwin0011

Most wins at each track

Current tracks

TrackDriverWins
Caraway Speedway Junior Miller28
Carteret County Speedway Bobby Labonte, Brian Loftin, Brandon Ward1
Florence Motor SpeedwayMatt Hirschman2
Franklin County SpeedwayJohn Smith, Jonathan Brown, Burt Myers1
Hickory Motor Speedway Junior Miller3
North Wilkesboro Speedway Phillip Smith & Frank Fleming 2
South Boston Speedway Andy Seuss 3
Tri-County Motor Speedway Frank Fleming 4

Former tracks

TrackDriverWins
Ace Speedway Burt Myers & L.W. Miller 2
Anderson Speedway Junior Miller2
Bowman Gray Stadium Burt Myers 3
Charlotte Motor Speedway Burt Myers 3
Concord Speedway Jay Hedgecock3
Friendship Motor SpeedwayL.W. Miller3
Greenville-Pickens Speedway Junior Miller2
Langley Speedway Doug Wolcott, Burt Myers & George Brunnhoelzl III2
Motor Mile Speedway Jay Hedgecock, Brian Loftin & L.W. Miller2
Myrtle Beach Speedway Jay Hedgecock, Tim Arre, Jay Foley & Junior Miller2
Southern National Motorsports Park Burt Myers 3
Summerville Speedway Frank Fleming 2

Rookie of the Year Award

YearDriver
1990
2003Brad Smith
2004Tommy Neal
2005No award (first year under NASCAR banner)
2006Brian King
2007Wesley Swartout
2008Buddy Emory
2009None
2010Greg Butcher
2011Austin Pack
2012 Danny Bohn
2013Luke Fleming
2014 Spencer Davis
2015 Trey Hutchens
2016Kyle Bonsignore
YearDriver
2005Junior Miller
2006Junior Miller
2007L.W. Miller
2008Bobby Hutchens
2009 Andy Seuss
2010 Burt Myers
2011Jason Myers
2012 Danny Bohn
2013 Andy Seuss
2014 Andy Seuss
2015 Trey Hutchens
2016 Trey Hutchens

Notes and references

  1. 1 2 Courchesne, Shaun (October 12, 2016). "Come Together: Whelen Modified Tour And Whelen Southern Mod Tour To Merge For 2017". RaceDay CT. Retrieved May 8, 2017.
  2. Race was postponed from March 23 due to weather
  3. Blake Barney finished first, but was disqualified in post-race inspection after it was found that the car had an unapproved intake manifold. Carson Loftin inherited the win.
  4. "NASCAR Touring, Whelen Southern Modified Tour Information". Archived from the original on 2006-09-07. Retrieved 2006-08-11.

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