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Short Track Report · Jul 14, 2026

ENTANGLED — 2026 Kenny Meadows Memorial Weekend at South Boston Speedway

Billy Weatherman frames the summer's defining battle: eight-time track champion Peyton Sellers against the 16-year-old “who's proving with every lap that he also belongs.”

South Boston Speedway · Jun 4, 2026

Young racer Conner Weddell outdriving expectations at SOBO

Joe Chandler's mid-season feature: seven top-fives in ten starts, a possible track-record five straight third-place finishes, and a preseason goal — top-sevens — left in the dust.

NASCAR.com · Apr 1, 2026

Conner Weddell continues to grow his name in South Boston's Late Model division

“The 16-year-old from Maryland is making noise in his Late Model Stock debut season” — the origin story, the parking-lot laps, and the Pulliam duel, on NASCAR's front page.

SPEED SPORT · Mar 25, 2026

Teenager ‘C-Weed’ Weddell growing his name at South Boston

“A runner-up debut against a former champion puts Weddell on the map.” The national short-track press takes notice after the March 21 opener.

South Boston Speedway · Video · Aug 2026

Chasing a Trophy — behind the scenes with C-Weed

The track's video feature on Conner and the Tyler Hughes Motorsports crew as they hunt that first South Boston win. 12,000+ views and counting.

Short Track Scene · Feb 15, 2024

Legends standout Conner Weddell moving up at Dominion Raceway

Where the fender era began: “From an 8-win Legends championship season to fendered Late Models” — the move-up announcement at age 14.

Dominion Raceway · Jul 2025

Weddell enjoys a sweep on Jeep Night

Back from his brother's wedding weekend, Conner swept both Twin 50s — leading from lap 2 in a caution-free opener and charging through a start-crash field in the nightcap.

Legends Nation · Oct 16, 2023

Weddell caps championship season with eighth win

Win number eight on championship night at Dominion — a six-race win streak to close the year and a track title at 13 years old.