The 59th Annual Alabama 200 is set for March 4th, 2023 at Montgomery Motor Speedway. A big entry list already for the historic race coming off of one of the BIGGEST Alabama 200’s of all time. Many legends have won the historic race here at Montgomery Motor Speedway including Bobby Allison, Donnie Allison, Richard Petty, Chase Elliott, Red Farmer, and many more! 200 laps with many of the best late model drivers in the Country. The 2023 – 59th Annual Alabama 200 will be the BIGGEST Pro Late Model race in the Country! We hope you can make it out and watch these drivers “Hunt for the BEAR”!
26- Stacey Crain #11
Smrna, Tennesseee
WAR Shocks / Eagle One Performance / Rackley Roofing
25- Dustin Smith #33
Mobile, Alabama
| River Dan / SA Recycling / Johnnys RV |
24- Gage Rodgers #1
Coldwater, Michigan
Sekisui Voltek / Nudy Rudy.. No Opra.. just soap
23- Chase Johnson #20
Mt. Juliet, Tennessee
Action Homes / TLJ Investments
22- Frankie Martin #67
McCalla, Alabama
Alpha Machine
21- Gavin Graham #70
Polk City, Florida
L&R Structural Corp. / Blair Corp. / Checkered flag graphics / Diamondback Hoist & Rigging
Gavin Graham raced in the PLM finale at MMS last season finishing runner-up in his first start at Montgomery. The young gun will be a real threat to bring home the BEAR on March 4th!
20- Zach Johnson #116
Franklin, Tennessee
Freeman Webb Companies / Valentino’s Ristorante Nashville / Aviator Logistics / Nashville Post / Nashville Scene / Infocus / Metropolitan Properties / Z Speed Shop
The Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway regular Zach Johnson will be looking to test his luck down South and go BEAR hunting on March 4th!
19- Seth Christensen #35
Pendergrass, Georgia
FR8 Auctions / Brave Like Wyatt
Seth Christensen will be running in the #35 PLM Crew Chiefed by Ricky Turner. The young up and coming driver will look to etch his name into history and chase the BEAR!
18- Spencer Bragg #08
Enterprise, Alabama
| South Alabama Plumbing and Electric / Curt Britt Motorsports / Lazy.B Farms / Synergy Speed Lab Spencer Bragg has won races in Outlaws, Legends, CupLites, and many more divisions over the years. He will be looking to add a BEAR to the trophy case on March 4th. |
17- Chris Davidson #14
Taylor Lake Village, Texas
Davidson Electric / Painstaking Art Studio / Mike Garvey Racing
Chris Davidson is a Veteran in Late Model racing. Finishing runner-up in the Hunt for the BEAR just 2 years ago, he will be hoping to bring the BEAR back out West on March 4th.
16- Zack Dixon #67
Monroe, Georgia
Expo Homes / Precision Planning
Zack Dixon had a best finish of 8th last season in the Show me the MONEY series at MMS. He looks to continue to progress in his second season in the State Capital.
15- Driver TBA
14- Dawson Sutton #26
Lebanon, Tennessee
Rackley Roofing / War Shocks / RackleyWar Racing Developmental
Rackley WAR’s first entry, Dawson Sutton will compete in the Alabama 200, a track he has raced just once at and finished 4th. Dawson will be looking to bring the BEAR back North to Tennessee on March 4th.
13- Boston Oliver #88
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Clark Chevy / Joe’s Truck Lube / Potter Brother’s Construction / Russell Auto Care / Carter’s Tranmission / Murfreesboro Fence
A Nashville Fairgrounds driver, Boston Oliver will make his first attempt at the BEAR in the 59th Annual Alabama 200 at Montgomery Motor Speedway on March 4th!
12- Chase Spradlin #89
Jasper, Alabama
I Heart Mac and Cheese / Bobarents.com
Chase Spradlin #89 finished just inside the top 20 in the Show me the MONEY series standings in 2022. Spradlin raced in 3 events in the 2022 campaign at MMS with a best finish of 12th. Spradlin races for Veteran Bobby Reuse.
11- Driver TBA
10- Steven Chunn #84
Spring Hill, Tennessee
Napa Auto Parts / Allied Bearings & Supply / Dixie Diesel / Gateway Tire
Steven Chunn #84, a regular at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway attempted the Alabama 200 last season before car issues. He will try again this year at the 59th running of the Alabama 200!
9- Augie Grill #112
Hayden, Alabama
Alabama Brick / Grand American Race Cars
“Mr. Montgomery” won the Alabama 200 “Hunt for the Bear 58” in the Modifieds portion of the Alabama 200 in 2022. This year he will attempt to win his 6th Alabama 200 at the 59th Annual Alabama 200.
8- Johnny Aramendia #58
New Braunfels, Texas
1st Call Plumbing Heating and Air / Rough Stock Racing
Johnny Aramendia will attempt his first Alabama 200 on March 4th, coming all the way from the Great State of Texas. He will look to bring home a BEAR!
7- John Bolen #2
Jasper, Alabama
Bolen Construction / Southern Music & Games / Eury performance
John Bolen brought home a runner-up finish at the 58th Annual Alabama 200 just a year ago. This year, he will be looking to bring home the BEAR and finish one spot better.
6- Driver TBA
5- Jim Wall #91
Hometown: Madison, Alabama
Sponsors: Cross-Eyed Owl Brewing Company / JM Forest Products
Jim Wall finished 3rd in the Show me the MONEY series standings in 2022 at MMS. Coming off of an impressive 2022 campaign, Wall looks to keep the momentum going at the 59th Annual Alabama 200 on March 4th.
4- Christopher Tullis #12
Hometown: Dacula, Georgia
Sponsors: Chancy Motorsports / Expo Homes / Pallet Rack Warehouse / Studio10 Wraps
The 2021 Alabama 200 winner Christopher Tullis looks to get back on track this year at MMS. Tullis finished 5th in the Show me the MONEY series standings in 2022 but failed to collect a win. He will be chasing another BEAR on March 4th!
3- Jolynn “JoJo” Wilkinson #11
Hueytown, Alabama
Arguably Montgomery’s most popular driver, Jolynn “JoJo” Wilkinson is coming off of a big 2022 season in the Show me the MONEY series, where she finished 6th in the standings. JoJo is looking to keep her momentum going and go BEAR hunting on March 4th at MMS!
2- Dylan Fetcho #89
Hometown: Lebanon, Tennessee
Sponsors: Hunter Industrial Fan / US Tank /Haley Veterinarian / MADE By Mosley / Stecoah
Dylan Fetcho has won everything you can think of, except for the BEAR. Fetcho will attempt his first Alabama 200 at Montgomery coming off of a very impressive 2022 campaign with wins at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Five Flags Speedway, and the Rattler. He will be a strong competitor on March 4th.
1- Bryson Shaffer #12
Hometown: Milan, Tennessee
Sponsors: Clark Family Homes / Dale’s Recycling / Southern Creek Clothing Co. / Final Touch Sod and Landscaping / MADE by Mosley / Hot Wheels Premium Car Car
Bryson Shaffer is coming off a great 2022 campaign with consistent top 5 and top 10 finishes at Montgomery, Nashville Fairgrounds, and Five Flags including a podium finish to end the 2022 season at MMS. He will be looking to bring a BEAR back North on March 4th.
