INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana (December 14, 2020) — After a period of uncertainty following the release of its former promoters, the Fairgrounds Speedway in Nashville is set for a full slate of on track action in 2020 thanks to the addition of Bob Sargent and Track Enterprises. Track Enterprises will promote 10 events in Nashville in 2020,…
MOBILE, Alabama (December 11, 2019) — Justin Bonnett continues his path to recovery after a terrifying crash in Saturday night’s 21st Snowflake 100 left the Hueytown, Alabama driver with severe burns and broken bones resulting in a stay in the intensive care unit for over 48 hours. Following emergency treatment at Sacred Heart Hospital in…
The answer to the title question: Nothing. We can’t just stop there or that’d be a short story. But the fact of the matter is that no matter how much it rained, how humid it was, or any other factors, the Snowball Derby cars remained impounded overnight in the infield of 5 Flags Speedway. “These…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 9, 2019) — After being washed out on Sunday, the lights will shine on the Super Late Models as the 52nd Snowball Derby moves to Monday, December 9th and will end under the lights. California’s Derek Thorn will lead the field to the green, with a bevy of competition chasing close behind….
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 8, 2019) — The long road to recovery has begun for Justin Bonnett, the Pro Late Model driver from Alabama who is the grandson of the late Neil Bonnett. Bonnett was involved in a crash during the 21st Snowflake 100 at Five Flags Speedway on Saturday night that was spectacular for all…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 8, 2019) — After fighting mother nature all day in an effort to get the cars on track, the 52nd Annual Snowball Derby has been postponed to Monday, December 9, 2019. A light mist began to fall on Five Flags Speedway around mid-day. From then on, a repeating cycle of misting, sprinkles…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 8, 2019) — “This is the best win I’ve ever had in my life for sure.” That’s what you’d expect a newly crowned Snowball Derby champion to say. John Heil is just that. After a grueling 50 lap race littered with multiple multi-car crashes it was the Texan who muscled his way…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 8, 2019) — Saturday night’s 21st running of the Snowflake 100 was a battle fought just shy of the three quarter mark. After passing pole sitter Augie Grill on lap 65, California’s Derek Thorn pulled away and maintained a lead resulting in victory; a perfect primer for the 52nd Snowball Derby pole…
Had you looked me in the face Thursday morning and said a handful of the names that didn’t time in last night wouldn’t do so, I would’ve laughed and asked how much late model racing you’ve watched. But with only 30 drivers clocking in on time, there was a chance that if a big name…
For the third time in his career Augie Grill will be taking a Snowball Derby Modified victory back north to Hayden, Alabama. Grill, who is a two time Snowball Derby champion out dueled a handful of modified aces to snag his third Modified Derby win. Grill took the lead from pole sitter Jim Walls around…