A Snowball Derby tradition will continue this winter when fans, drivers and teams invade Pensacola, Florida for the FloRacing Snowball Derby Kickoff Party on Tuesday, December 3.

This year’s event will take place at a new location: the Ticket Sports Bar, located at 1370 West 9 Mile Rd. Located less than four miles from Five Flags Speedway, the Ticket Sports Bar is Pensacola’s ultimate sports bar featuring tasty food and cold beverages. 

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The location features a plethora of fun activities including pool tables, cornhole, shuffleboard, darts, a free throw machine, and even a full-size volleyball court. And of course, as the “home to every fan,” the location features wall-to-wall televisions to watch your favorite sports teams.

“We’re thrilled to welcome race fans, drivers and teams to the Ticket Sports Bar to kick off Snowball Derby week,” said Todd Hofstetter, owner of Ticket Sports Bar. ”The event means so much to the Pensacola area, and we can’t wait to provide everyone with a fun-filled night before the action begins at Five Flags Speedway.”

The party will get underway at 6 p.m. CT, with a live show beginning at 7 p.m. CT that will kick off FloRacing’s coverage of the 57th Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway. 

Hosted by FloRacing’s Brandon Paul, Matthew Dillner and Rob Blount, the kickoff show will feature appearances from Snowball Derby drivers and other personalities that help make the event what it is. 

“Our team can’t wait to kick off our Snowball Derby coverage in style at this year’s kickoff party,” said FloRacing Sr. Editor, Brandon Paul. “We’re already digging in to make this show special and can’t wait to get things started in Pensacola.” 

The 57th Annual Snowball Derby gets underway on Wednesday, December 4 with the annual parking of the haulers and pit party. Late Model teams, both Pro and Super Late Model, will draw for qualifying positions at the stage on the front stretch. 

Thursday will see the first on-track action of the busy weekend when the Super Late Models and the Pro Late Models hit the track for a full morning and afternoon of practice. Later that night the Sportsman, Pure Stocks, and Pro Trucks will take to the track for their feature events.  

Fast Friday will see more practice for the Super Late Models and the Pro Late Models leading up to time trials for the 57th Annual Snowball Derby at 6 p.m. CT. The top 30 drivers will lock themselves into the field for Sunday’s main event. The nightcap will feature the Modified of Mayhem 2024 Championship Race, plus a Crown Stock Invitational.  

Saturday is by far the busiest day at the track with practice in the morning for the Late Models before the Allen Turner Snowflake 100 cars take to the track in the mid-afternoon. Following time trials the last chance races for the Snowflake 100 and the 57th Annual Snowball Derby will occur. The 21st Annual Allen Turner Snowflake 100 will roll at 7 p.m., followed by the Outlaw Division.

It all leads up to Sunday, the 57th running of the Snowball Derby. Green flag will be at 1 p.m. CT for the 300-lap Super Late Model event.  

Fans unable to attend the 57th Annual Snowball Derby in person will be able to watch the entire week of racing live on FloRacing. If you're not already a FloRacing subscriber, click here to sign up today. 

For more information on the 57th Annual Snowball Derby go to www.snowballderby.com.