Gio Ruggiero of Seekonk, MA scored his first career ARCA Menards Series East victory at Five Flags Speedway, as he dominated the closing stages of the Pensacola 150 to take the win. (more…)
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Phoenix Water Solutions to Sponsor ASA STARS Race Stages
When the ASA STARS National Tour kicked off in 2023, Pavement Super Late Model Short Track fans witnessed a new twist to the sport. The highly anticipated debut of the new STARS National Tour introduced Stage Racing at the Series opener at Five Flags Speedway back in March. (more…)
Unofficial Results: 56th Annual Snowball Derby From Five Flags Speedway
From Racing America, here are unofficial results from the 2023 56th Annual Snowball Derby presented by Hooters and Safe Locator at Five Flags Speedway. (more…)
ARCA Menards Series East Returns to Five Flags Speedway for ARCA Pensacola 200
(Pensacola, FL – 03-16-23)The ARCA Menards Series East kicks off the 2023 racing season on Saturday, March 25 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida with the Pensacola 200. The race will mark the start of the series’ 37th year of operation, dating back to 1987 and the days of the old NASCAR Busch North Series.
A Look Back at the Sunshine State 200
The ASA STARS National Tour roared to life over the weekend with the inaugural race at Five Flags Speedway. The Sunshine State 200 kicked off the first of ten races for the series, which will see ASA STARS take on the most iconic short tracks and the most iconic races.
With that said, let’s take a look back at what was the Sunshine State 200.
Tickets on Sale Now for ARCA Menards Series East at 5 Flags Speedway
(Pensacola, FL – 03-15-23) 5 Flags Speedway brings in more exciting racing action for the 2023 season, with the return of ARCA Menards Series East as part of the Friday and Saturday, March 24th-25th action. This double-header of racing action will see five different divisions battle it out around the famed 1/2-mile Speedway.
Penalty Report From ASA STARS “Sunshine State 200”
(Pensacola, FL – 03-14-23) A post race altercation involving Casey Roderick and Bubba Pollard has resulted in the issuance of sanctions for Pollard, costing the Georgia driver both points and money.
ASA Racing Legacy To Continue For Longtime Official At 5 Flags Speedway
Pensacola, FL (03-10-23) Racing has a way of bringing magic to the surface before or after a big event. Whether it’s a driver winning on their birthday or dedicating a victory to a fallen friend or family member, sometimes it’s almost too good to imagine.
The ASA STARS National Tour Sunshine State 200 will have a story like that. It’s not about the winner or who even sets fast time for the race at Five Flags Speedway (FL) on Saturday night. (more…)
CRA Champions Entered in ASA STARS National Tour Season Opener March 11th
(March 6, 2023) Pensacola, FL – History is set to unfold on Saturday, March 11th at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida when the ASA STARS National Tour (ASA STARS) makes its debut ahead of a ten-race schedule. Superstar drivers from all across the country are set to try and qualify for the $20,000-to-win race. Among those set to compete are several with deep ties to Champion Racing Association (CRA).
Midwest Drivers Head South For ASA National Tour Debut
Several ASA Midwest Tour competitors plan to travel south to Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, for the inaugural ASA STARS National Tour Sunshine State 200 event on March 10-11, 2023.
The résumé of the Midwest competitors is impressive, and they will be major contenders to grab the first ASA STARS National Tour checkered flag.
Pinnacle Racing Group and Luke Fenhaus to Contend for ARCA Menards Series East Championship
MOORESVILLE, N.C.: Pinnacle Racing Group (PRG), the newest organization to compete in the ARCA Menards Series East (AMSE) this season proudly announced today that the signing of reigning CARS Pro Late Model Tour champion and Rookie of the Year Luke Fenhaus to compete in the series’ full-time beginning with the season-opening race at Five Flags (Fla.) Speedway on March 25th. (more…)
Former Snowball Derby Pole-sitter Among Favorites For STARS Opener
Pensacola, FL (March 3, 2023) – Former Snowball Derby pole-sitter Preston Peltier will make the trip all the way from Colorado to compete in the Sunshine State 200, the ASA STARS National Tour’s inaugural event, March 10-11 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL.
Peltier, who is also a former Pro All-Stars Series National Super Late Model Champion, is more than motivated to win at the half-mile race track. (more…)
STAR GAZING: How to watch the ASA STARS National Tour and the “Sunshine State 200” on March 11th
Race fans who want to see the inaugural ASA STARS National Tour Sunshine State 200 event on Saturday, March 11 will have several options to catch the action.
Of course, fans can witness history by attending the event at Five Flags Speedway in person. Tickets to the Sunshine State 200 are available for purchase on-line at https://bit.ly/ASA5FlagsTixs or at the track box office during regular business hours. (more…)
Bubba Pollard Commits To ASA STARS at Pensacola & Beyond
Pensacola, FL (March 1, 2023) – Bubba Pollard has been a name synonymous with pavement Super Late Model racing in America for the past two decades. Now fans will be able to see him race with the ASA STARS National Tour, including the Sunshine State 200 on March 10-11 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL. (more…)
Former ASA National Tour And Its Five Flags Speedway History
(Pensacola, FL) The inaugural event for the ASA STARS National Tour is just over a week away, Friday and Saturday, March 10-11 with the Sunshine State 200 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL. With a new era of Super Late Model racing and ASA set to be ushered in, let’s take a look at ASA’s history at Five Flags Speedway.
First-Look Entry List For Sunshine State 200 Pensacola, FL
Pensacola, FL (February 27, 2023) – An impressive list of drivers is lined up for the inaugural event for the ASA STARS National Tour, the Sunshine State 200, on March 10-11 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL. 31 drivers are on the early entry list still two-weeks out from the historic event at the famed ½-mile oval in the Panhandle of Florida.
The list includes 20 champions of Late Model racing, seven Super Late Model crown jewel winners and two ARCA Champions. In fact, nearly 90-percent of the drivers currently registered have won Late Model races in their careers. (more…)
New-Look Website Debuted for ASA STARS National Tour
Pensacola, FL (February 27, 2023) – A new-look, updated website for the ASA STARS National Tour was launched over the weekend at starsnationaltour.com. (more…)
Entry Blank Released for ASA STARS Inaugural Event on March 11
Pensacola, FL (February 8, 2023) – The inaugural event for the ASA STARS National Tour is just over a month away. Today series officials released the entry blank for the season kickoff on Saturday, March 11 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL.
The event also serves as the season opening race for the Blizzard Series at Five Flags Speedway and the second points race for the ASA Southern Super Series. (more…)
ASA STARS Event Tabbed Sunshine State 200 At Five Flags Speedway
Pensacola, FL (February 3, 2023) – After Speedweeks, if you are starving for sunshine and a little warmth to boot, Florida, with the ASA STARS National Tour, will be the place to do it.
Series officials revealed today that the inaugural event for the national tour on Saturday, March 11, at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL will be the Sunshine State 200. The 200 lap pavement Super Late Model race to kickoff a 10-race, six-state tour for the series in 2023. (more…)