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Tazewell Today
By the People, for the People
Brandon Overton Wins $21,000 Lil' Bill Corum Memorial at Tazewell Speedway
Overton's commanding victory marks his 13th career Schaeffer's Spring Nationals win and 6th of the 2026 season.
Apr. 10, 2026 at 9:19pm
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A cubist interpretation of the intense competition and strategic brilliance on display at the Lil' Bill Corum Memorial race.Tazewell TodayBrandon Overton etched his name into the record books with a commanding $21,000 victory in the sixth annual Lil' Bill Corum Memorial race at Tazewell Speedway this past Saturday. Overton, starting from the second position, made a decisive move to take the lead on lap 23 and then held off all challengers to claim the checkered flag.
Why it matters
This win is a testament to Overton's strategic brilliance, unwavering determination, and pursuit of excellence in a sport that demands nothing less. It highlights his consistent excellence, having now racked up 13 career Schaeffer's Spring Nationals wins and 6 victories so far in the 2026 season.
The details
Overton had to navigate the early laps and make a decisive pass on Kaede Loudy to take the lead on lap 23. From there, he focused on meticulous precision to defend his position and hold off the competition. The post-race disqualification of apparent runner-up Sam Seawright for a deck height violation was a stark reminder of the unforgiving nature of motorsports and the importance of maintaining a level playing field.
- The Lil' Bill Corum Memorial race took place on Saturday, April 10, 2026.
- Overton made the decisive pass to take the lead on lap 23 of the 75-lap race.
The players
Brandon Overton
A top dirt late model driver who earned his 13th career Schaeffer's Spring Nationals win and 6th victory of the 2026 season with this $21,000 triumph at Tazewell Speedway.
Kaede Loudy
The driver Overton passed to take the lead on lap 23 of the race.
Sam Seawright
The apparent runner-up who was disqualified after the race for a deck height violation.
What’s next
The next stop on the Schaeffer's Spring Nationals schedule is on May 7th at Hidden Hollow Speedway.
The takeaway
Brandon Overton's dominant win at the Lil' Bill Corum Memorial showcases his strategic brilliance, unwavering determination, and pursuit of excellence in a sport that demands the best from its top competitors. His consistent success this season, with 13 career Schaeffer's Spring Nationals wins and 6 victories in 2026, solidifies his status as one of the premier dirt late model drivers in the sport.
