A Look Back at the Sunshine State 200

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.

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ASA Racing Legacy To Continue For Longtime Official At 5 Flags Speedway

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

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).

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Midwest Drivers Head South For ASA National Tour Debut

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.

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Pinnacle Racing Group and Luke Fenhaus to Contend for ARCA Menards Series East Championship

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

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

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…)

First-Look Entry List For Sunshine State 200 Pensacola, FL

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…)

Entry Blank Released for ASA STARS Inaugural Event on March 11

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

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…)