5/14/2026
North Georgia Speedway
Biddle Ridley Memorial Set for May 23rd at North Georgia Speedway
Biddle Ridley Memorial Set for May 23 at North Georgia Speedway
Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Invades “The Fastest Third Mile in the South”
The roar of Dirt Super Late Models returns to the Appalachian foothills on Saturday, May 23rd as North Georgia Speedway welcomes the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series for the annual Biddle Ridley Memorial paying a stout $7,753-to-win.
One of the most anticipated events of the 2026 season, the Biddle Ridley Memorial honors one of North Georgia’s most respected figures in motorsports while bringing some of the top Dirt Late Model drivers in the country to Chatsworth for a massive night of racing action. The event is sanctioned by the Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Series presented by Coltman Farms Racing and fueled by Sunoco.
Joining the Super Late Models on the card will be the hard-charging stars of the Red Clay 602 Series battling for $2,000-to-win, plus the first wild and unpredictable Enduro race of the 2026 season paying an eye-catching $2,500-to-win.
Fans can expect a jam-packed night featuring three completely different styles of racing — from the nation’s best Dirt Super Late Models to the rough-and-tumble excitement of Enduro competition.
The Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals tour rolls into North Georgia Speedway with championship implications beginning to heat up as several of the Southeast’s biggest stars continue their hunt for series glory. Current points leader Garrett Smith leads a stacked field into Chatsworth, while names such as Brandon Overton, Zack Mitchell, Mike Marlar, and Hudson O’Neal are all expected to keep the pressure on during one of the biggest races of the year.
Current Schaeffer’s Oil Southern Nationals Top 10 Points
(Entering North Georgia Speedway)
Garrett Smith – 1548
Brandon Overton – 924
Benji Hicks – 916
Kaede Loudy – 912
Jack Franklin – 894
Tucker Anderson – 790
Zack Mitchell – 786
Mike Marlar – 774
Hudson O’Neal – 588
Kendall Franklin – 586
The Red Clay 602 Series championship battle has also become one of the tightest stories in regional dirt racing this season. With several drivers separated by only a handful of markers, every lap and every position at North Georgia Speedway could prove critical in the championship chase.
Current Red Clay 602 Series Top 10 Points
Dawson Lowe – 584
Bryson Hickman – 576
Cass Fowler – 552
Charles Devine – 534
Zane Littleton – 532
Jim Gray – 510
Evan Bell – 506
Ryan Clay – 504
John Snow – 492
Spencer Singleton – 372
The first Enduro event of the 2026 season adds yet another layer of excitement to an already loaded night of racing. Known for unpredictable action, strategy, survival, and complete chaos, the Enduro division will battle for a huge $2,500 winner’s payday in what is expected to be one of the wildest races of the season.
Fans are encouraged to arrive early as a huge crowd is expected for one of the premier events of the 2026 racing season at North Georgia Speedway.
Additional event information including gate times, ticket pricing, pit information, camping details, and complete race day schedules will be released soon across North Georgia Speedway social media channels.
From the thunder of Dirt Super Late Models to the chaos of Enduro racing, the Biddle Ridley Memorial is shaping up to be another unforgettable night of dirt-slinging action under the lights in Chatsworth, Georgia.
Article Credit: Steve Newbold
Submitted By: Steve Newbold