HISTORY

The Rebirth...

In late 1988, a group of loyal Modified owners and drivers decided to bring back the raw horsepower and the wide five wheels that once dominated the tracks of the southeast. A rained-out Modified race at Myrtle Beach Speedway proved to be a rebirth of the once legendary division. Standing in the chilly rain, that group decided to form a touring series that would soon give a new direction to the Modifieds.

Since that day, the Southern Modified Auto Racing Teams (SMART) has hurdled many obstacles while trying to rebuild the Modified division in the southeast that once reigned supreme. The dedication of the drivers, owners, crew members, and Tour officials has surpassed many goals and aspirations that was set previously. The rebirth of the SMART Modified Tour has proven to be inspirational for drivers and fans. No matter where the Tour travels, from the sandy shores of the Carolinas to the green mountains of Virginia and everywhere in between, the SMART Tour features some of the best Modified drivers and racing in the region.

SMART STATISTICS

Season Champions

1989 - PHILIP SMITH
1990 - JAY HEDGECOCK
1991 - JUNIOR MILLER
1992 - JAY HEDGECOCK
1993 - JUNIOR MILLER
1994 - TIM ARRE
1995 - JUNIOR MILLER
1996 - GARY MYERS
1997 - JUNIOR MILLER

1998 - JUNIOR MILLER
1999 - JUNIOR MILLER
2000 - JUNIOR MILLER
2001 - JAY FOLEY
2002 - BURT MYERS
2003 - L.W. MILLER
2004 - L.W. MILLER
2021 - BURT MYERS
2022 - CALEB HEADY

2023 - BURT MYERS

2024 - LUKE BALDWIN

Most Wins All-Time (As of 2024)

Junior Miller (40)
Frank Fleming (22)
Jay Hedgecock (21)
Gary Myers (15)
L.W. Miller (11)
Burt Myers (11)
Jay Foley (9)
Matt Hirschman (9)
Brian Loftin (9)
Tim Arre (7)
Philip Smith (6)
Brandon Ward (5)
Bobby Labonte (4)
Jonathan Brown (3)
Caleb Heady (3)
Bobby Hutchens (3)
Robert Jeffreys (3)
John Smith (3)
Billy Middleton (2)
Joey Coulter (2)
Roger Hill (2)

Alfred Hill (2)
Doug Wolcott (2)
Jimmy Spencer (1)
Ralph Brinkley (1)
Johnny Bryant (1)
Johnny Bush (1)
Randy Butner (1)
Ted Christopher (1)
Michael Clifton (1)
Ed Flemke Jr. (1)
Rick Fuller (1)
Tony Jankowiak (1)
Ryan Newman (1)
Bob Park (1)
Ryan Preece (1)
Gary Putnam (1)
Paul Spencer (1)
Satch Worley (1)
Andy Jankowiak (1)
Sammy Rameau (1)

Most Wins Per Season

1989 - NO REPEAT WINNERS
1990 - JAY HEDGECOCK (5)
1991 - JUNIOR MILLER (3)
1992 - FRANK FLEMING (4)
1993 - JUNIOR MILLER (4)
1994 - TIM ARRE (3)
1995 - JUNIOR MILLER (5)
1996 - FRANK FLEMING & JUNIOR MILLER (4)
1997 - JUNIOR MILLER (4)
1998 - JUNIOR MILLER (3)

1999 - JUNIOR MILLER (4)
2000 - JUNIOR MILLER (4)
2001 - JAY FOLEY (4)
2002 - BURT MYERS & JUNIOR MILLER (3)
2003 - L.W. MILLER (6)
2004 - L.W. MILLER & BRIAN LOFTIN (4)
2021 - JONATHAN BROWN, MATT HIRSCHMAN, BOBBY LABONTE & BRANDON WARD (2)
2022 - MATT HIRSCHMAN (6)
2023 - BURT MYERS (3)

2024 - CARSON LOFTIN (5)

Most Poles (As of 2024)

Junior Miller (25)
Frank Fleming (23)
Jay Hedgecock (23)
Gary Myers (15)
L.W. Miller (12)
George Brunnhoelzl III (11)
Burt Myers (11)
Matt Hirschman (8)
Jay Foley (7)
Philip Smith (7)
Tim Arre (6)
Tim Brown (6)
Bobby Hutchens (5)
Brian Loftin (5)
Jason Myers (4)
Tim Brown (3)
Jimmy Spencer (3)
Brandon Ward (3)
Billy Middleton (3)
Caleb Heady (3)
Jonathan Brown (2)
Randy Butner (2) Pat Deponte (2)
Ed Flemke Jr. (2)
Alfred Hill (2)
Roger Hill (2)
Bobby Labonte (2)
Bobby Measmer Jr. (2)
Danny Baker (1)
George Brunnhoelzl Jr. (1)
Joey Coulter (1)
Jeff Fuller (1)
Spencer Davis (1)
Chuck Hossfeld (1)
Tony Jankowiak (1)
Andy Jankowiak (1)
Brian King (1)
Ryan Newman (1)
Gene Pack (1)
Dave Pecko (1)
Gary Putnam (1)
Puddin Swisher (1)
Doug Wolcott (1)
Gary Young Jr. (1)

Most Poles in a Season

1989 - Frank Fleming & Gary Myers (2)
1990 - Jay Hedgecock (3)
1991 - Junior Miller & Jay Hedgecock (2)
1992 - Jay Hedgecock (5)
1993 - Frank Fleming & Gary Myers (4)
1994 - Philip Smith (3)
1995 - Junior Miller & Tim Arre (3)
1996 - Frank Fleming, Jay Foley, Roger Hill & Junior Miller (2)
1997 - Frank Fleming & Gary Myers (2)
1998 - Jay Hedgecock (6)

1999 - Frank Fleming (5)
2000 - Frank Fleming, George Brunnhoelzl III, Jay Foley & Junior Miller (2)
2001 - George Brunnhoelzl III (6)
2002 - George Brunnhoelzl III (3)
2003 - L.W. Miller (5)
2004 - L.W. Miller (6)
2020 - Bobby Labonte, Joey Coulter, Brian Loftin & Jason Myers (1)
2021 - Burt Myers (3)
2022 - Matt Hirschman (5)
2023 - Jason Myers, Tim Brown & Caleb Heady (2)

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

1991 - DEAN SMITH
1992 - TIM BROWN
1993 - KENNY MINTER
1994 - TERRY GAITHER
1995 - DON CARLTON
1996 - AUBREY FISHEL
1997 - TIM McGLAMERY
1998 - HARRY COSNER
1999 - FREDDY HAMM
2000 - BRIAN LOFTIN
2001 - GEORGE BRUNNHOELZL III
2002 - JASON MYERS
2003 - BRAD SMITH
2004 - TOMMY NEAL
2021 - BOBBY LABONTE
2022 - TROY YOUNG
2023 - CARSON LOFTIN

2024 - LUKE BALDWIN

SMART FASTEST LAP - TRACK RECORDS

ACTIVE TRACKS
Caraway Speedway: Jason Myers - 3/15/15 - 15.563 seconds @ 105.250 mph

Carteret County Speedway: Brandon Ward - 9/5/21 - 15.277 seconds @ 88.368 mph

Florence Motor Speedway: Caleb Heady - 3/20/21 - 16.806 seconds @ 85.684 mph

Franklin County Speedway: James Civali - 10/20/07 - 12.867 seconds @ 104.920 mph

Hickory Motor Speedway: Chris Pasteryak - 3/26/16 - 14.009 seconds @ 93.283 mph

Lonesome Pine Speedway: Jay Hedgecock - 4/10/99 - 15.418 seconds @ 87.560 mph

New River All-American Speedway: Jay Hedgecock - 5/19/00 - 15.223 seconds @ 94.593 mph

North Wilkesboro Speedway: Billy Middleton - 9/16/90 - 18.282 seconds @ 94.593 mph

Orange County Speedway: John Rosati - 3/16/86 - 12.720 seconds @ 106.132 mph

Pulaski County Speedway: Jimmy Spencer - 10/15/88 - 14.662 seconds @ 102.142 mph

South Boston Speedway: Tommy Catalano - 3/30/19 - 13.849 seconds @ 103.979 mph

Tri-County Speedway: Brian Loftin - 10/15/22 - 14.518 seconds @ 99.187 mph

INACTIVE TRACKS
Ace Speedway: Gary Young Jr. - 10/23/21 - 14.531 seconds @ 99.098 mph

Anderson Motor Speedway: Jay Foley - 6/30/00 - 15.335 seconds @ 88.034 mph

Bowman Gray Stadium: Tim Brown - 8/4/07 - 13.186 seconds @ 68.253 mph

Concord Speedway: Jay Foley -10/9/04 - 15.499 seconds @ 116.137 mph

Dillon Motor Speedway: Burt Myers - 9/29/07 - 15.006 seconds @ 95.962 mph

Friendship Motor Speedway: Burt Myers - 7/14/07 - 13.737 seconds @ 104.826 mph

Gresham Motorsports Park: Tim Arre - 9/30/95 - 17.330 seconds @ 103.866 mph

Lanier National Speedway: George Brunnhoelzl III - 8/30/08 - 13.543 seconds @ 99.682 mph

Langley Speedway: Ryan Preece - 4/12/14 - 14.823 seconds @ 97.145 mph

Myrtle Beach Speedway: Frank Fleming - 8/31/91 - 18.544 seconds @ 104.443 mph

Southern National Motorsports Park: Jeremy Gerstner - 3/23/19 - 15.210 seconds @ 94.674 mph

Summerville Speedway: Philip Smith - 4/9/94 - 14.713 seconds @ 97.872 mph