South first began his racing career at the age of twelve, driving Bandoleros at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
[1] In 2004, South would make his debut in the ARCA Re/Max Series at Salem Speedway at the age of sixteen, driving the No.
78 Chevrolet for Doug Reid III, where he would start sixteenth and finish second to race winner Jason Jarrett.
In 2005, South would compete in select starts in the series, primarily for Don Marcrum and 3-D Motorsports, getting a best finish of fourth at Toledo Speedway.
[3] He would depart from the team afterwards, citing funding issues a lack of chemistry, and was not able to obtain a ride for the following year.