PENSACOLA, Florida (December 5, 2020) — Now that all the qualifying, last chance racing, and provisionals have been determined, we now know who will race in both Saturday’s 22nd Snowflake 100 and Sunday’s 53rd Snowball Derby. Snowflake 100 Qualifying Derek Thorn swept the pole position for both the 53rd Snowball Derby and the 22nd Snowflake…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 5, 2020) — Saturday is a very busy day at the 53rd Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway. From practice in morning, to qualifying and last chance racing in the afternoon, and the 22nd running of the Allen Turner Snowflake 100 Pro Late Model race, Saturday is a jam packed day of…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 4, 2020) — The intensity is naturally high. It’s heightened by an immeasurable factor when it comes to qualifying for the most prestigious race in short track racing. On this night of qualifying, for the 53rd Snowball Derby, the drama was ramped up to an all new level. An unprecedented group of…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 4, 2020) — It’s one of the most nail biting, intense moments in all of short track racing. It’s Pole Qualifying for the Snowball Derby. Over 50 drivers will each take timed laps to determine the 30 fastest, those locked into the race on Sunday. From there, the only hope for most…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 4, 2020) — Early morning rain pushed back the Friday practice schedule at Five Flags Speedway a bit as teams prepare for Snowball Derby Pole Qualifying later in the evening. As a result, the previously scheduled two Super Late Model sessions were reduced to one, one hour session leading up to one…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 4, 2020) — Here are the full practice results for the Pro Late Models from Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the 53rd Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. This is in preparation for the 22nd Annual Snowflake 100 on Saturday. Pro Late Models, Round 1: 1. 43 – Derek…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 4, 2020) — Here are the full practice results for the Super Late Models from Thursday, December 3, 2020 at the 53rd Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. Super Late Models, Round 1: 1. 43 – Derek Thorn, 16.498 2. 18 – Hunter Robbins, 16. 565 3. 9 –…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 4, 2020) — Thursday, December 3rd, was practice day at the 53rd Annual Snowball Derby and the order of the day was alternating rounds of Super Late and Pro Late Models on track. At the end of the day, Derek Thorn found himself at the top of the heap. He posted the best…
PENSACOLA, Florida (December 3, 2020) — Since 2001, Speed51.com has made the yearly pilgrimage to Pensacola, Florida for the annual running of the most prestigious race in short track racing. Along the way the platform started by NASCAR personalities Bob Dillner and Matthew Dillner, has grown into a short track media juggernaut that covers everything…
PENSACOLA, Florida (November 30, 2020) — The Pro Late Model portion of Snowball Derby has grown into what many deem the biggest crown jewel of the discipline. The 22nd Annual Allen Turner Snowflake 100 will feature the nation’s top Pro Late Model drivers in a sprint to greatness. Many of these drivers will race in…