ASA Southern Super Series
Carson Hocevar Returning to Cordele for SpeedFest 2026
Jan 20, 2026
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The ASA Southern Super Series Super Late Model and Southern Pro Series Pro Late Model fields feature a deep lineup of championship contenders, race winners, and NASCAR stars.
NOTE: SPEEDFEST 2026 HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. This story will be updated with relevant information regarding the rescheduled event as it becomes available. For more information regarding the postponement, click here.
With race weekend set to begin, SpeedFest at Cordele Motor Speedway is shaping up to deliver another standout edition as strong pre-entry lists have been filed across all divisions for the season-opening event, which also doubles up as Super Fest event #1 at the track.
The ASA Southern Super Series Super Late Model and Southern Pro Series Pro Late Model fields feature a deep lineup of championship contenders, race winners, and NASCAR stars, reinforcing SpeedFest’s reputation as one of the premier early-season events in short track racing.
Among the notable entries confirmed for this weekend are NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year Carson Hocevar, along with fellow NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and CRAFTSMAN Truck Series racers, William Sawalich, Dawson Sutton, and Kaden Honeycutt.
Former SpeedFest and World Crown winner Michael Hinde, SpeedFest and Snowball Derby winner Stephen Nasse, Nashville Fairgrounds champion Hunter Wright, rising stars Keelan Harvick, Carson Brown, George Gorham Jr., Jett Noland, and Southern Pro Series standouts including Casey Roderick, Garrett Gumm, Cody Martell, Palmer Haag, Bubba Winslow, and Rafe Slate have also pre-entered.
The INEX Legends and Bandolero divisions are also on the schedule, highlighted by champions and race winners such as Kyle Bacon, Javier Soto, Carson Youngblood, and Carson Pounds, continuing SpeedFest’s tradition of showcasing both today’s stars and tomorrow’s talent.
Weather Monitoring Update
SpeedFest officials are also continuing to closely monitor Saturday’s weather forecast, which has shown variability in recent updates. Officials are in regular communication with weather services and will continue to evaluate conditions as they evolve.
At this time, no schedule changes have been made. Officials will keep teams, fans, and media informed and will provide updates over the next 18 hours should any adjustments become necessary. Any official announcements will be communicated promptly through Cordele Motor Speedway and SpeedFest channels.
SpeedFest Weekend Schedule Highlights
Friday–Saturday, January 23–24
Cordele Motor Speedway
Saturday Fan Schedule
• Grandstands Open: 10:00 AM
• Autograph Session (On Track): 11:30 AM
• Driver Introductions: 12:15 PM
• Feature Racing Begins: 1:00 PM
Feature Events
• Bandoleros – 15 Laps
• Legends – 25 Laps
• Southern Pro Series – 100 Laps
• ASA Southern Super Series – 150 Laps
Tickets remain available
• $25 advance (ages 12+)
• Kids 11 & under FREE
• Tickets increase $5 on race day
https://www.myracepass.com/series/1788/tickets/1495728
With stacked entry lists, national-level talent, and the spotlight once again on Cordele Motor Speedway, SpeedFest is ready to kick off the racing season in a big way.
-Cordele Motor Speedway Release
-Photo credit: Will Bellamy
| No | Driver | Hometown |
| 5 | Tristan McKee | Kannapolis, NC |
| 6 | Brandon Lopez | Woodstock, GA |
| 7 | Isaac Kitzmiller | Maysville, WV |
| 9 | Hudson Halder | Cumming, GA |
| 10 | George Gorham, Jr. | Winter Haven, FL |
| 17 | Hudson Bulger | Fort Valley, GA |
| 20 | Jett Noland | Groveland, FL |
| 20 | Harrison Halder | Cumming, GA |
| 22 | Ryan Herbert | Gainesville, GA |
| 25 | William Sawalich | Mooresville, NC |
| 26 | Dawson Sutton | Lebanon, TN |
| 29 | Hunter Wright | Goodlettsville, TN |
| 33 | Daniel Webster | Brooksville, FL |
| 37 | Michael Goddard | Fort Myers, FL |
| 51 | Stephen Nasse | Largo, FL |
| 51 | Jake Finch | Lynn Haven, FL |
| 54 | Kaden Honeycutt | Aledo, TX |
| 62 | Keelan Harvick | Mooresville, NC |
| 67 | Colin Allman | Plant City, FL |
| 67 | Steve Dorer | Lakeland, FL |
| 69 | Michael Hinde | Hernando, FL |
| 77 | Carson Hocevar | Mooresville, NC |
| 81 | Carson Brown | New London, NC |
| 89 | Dylan Fetcho | Lebanon, TN |
| No | Driver | Hometown |
| 3 | Evan McKnight | Windermere, FL |
| 4 | Justin Schroeder | New Boston, MI |
| 5 | Garrett Gumm | Brooks, GA |
| 6 | Brandon Lopez | Woodstock, GA |
| 8 | Jayden Johnson | Ixonia, WI |
| 27 | Vito Cancilla | Martinez, CA |
| 31 | J.T. Chastain | Punta Gorda, FL |
| 32 | Malcolm Spears | Baker, FL |
| 35 | Luke Yarbrough | Milton, GA |
| 47 | T.J. Decaire | Wesley Chapel, FL |
| 55 | Palmer Haag | Windermere, FL |
| 62 | Casey Roderick | Lawrenceville, GA |
| 62 | Cole Denton | Pascagoula, MS |
| 82 | Rafe Slate | Eatonton, GA |
| 88 | Garrett Smith | Madison, GA |
| 92 | Bubba Winslow | Cantonment, FL |
| 99 | Cody Martell | Fort Myers, FL |
| 116 | Zach Johnson | Franklin, TN |