2024 Snowball Derby At Five Flags Speedway Purse
2024 Snowball Derby At Five Flags Speedway Purse
The 2024 Snowball Derby on FloRacing will feature a record top prize of $50,000. But how many others will be cashing in this week in Florida? Learn more.
The drivers at the 2024 Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida, will be looking to make a lot more than memories this week.
The biggest short-track race on pavement each year now will include one of the biggest payouts around, as this year’s winner will pocket $50,000, along with the iconic Tom Dawson Trophy.
But the champion one be the only one cashing in when the 300-lap journey comes to a close Sunday, with 20 Super Late Model drivers set to take home at least $2,500.
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The runner-up at the 2024 Snowball Derby will earn $25,000, and the third-place driver will snag a $12,500 check.
All of the action from Five Flags Speedway on Dec. 8 will be broadcast live on FloRacing, the first time the platform has carried the long-running race. The first Snowball Derby was held in 1968, and this year’s race will be the 57th edition.
Along with the main feature, there will be plenty of racing and fun happening in Pensacola, and much of the action will air on FloRacing from Dec. 4 through the finale Dec. 8. The noteworthy Snowflake 100 will take over the half-mile oval Dec. 7.
Subscribers also will be treated to a 2024 Snowball Derby Kickoff Show on Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Eastern.
What Is The Purse For The 2024 Snowball Derby At Five Flags Speedway?
Here’s a look at the prize structure for the 2024 Snowball Derby:
- 1st -$50,000
- 2nd-$25,000
- 3rd-$12,500
- 4th-$9,000
- 5th-$8,000
- 6th-$7,000
- 7th-$6,000
- 8th-$5,000
- 9th-$4,000
- 10th-$3,750
- 11th-$3,450
- 12th-$3,250
- 13th-$3,100
- 14th-$3,000
- 15th-$2,900
- 16th-$2,800
- 17th-$2,700
- 18th-$2,600
- 19th-$2,550
- 20th+-$2,500
How To Watch The Snowball Derby
This year, for the first time, the Snowball Derby will be broadcast on FloRacing and is available to all FloRacing subscribers.
While in the past, the Snowball Derby was only available as a pay-per-view event, this year that is not the case. All current FloRacing monthly and annual subscribers already have access to the Snowball Derby. All non-subscribers can become FloRacing subscribers by clicking here.
Fans can watch on their SmartTVs, mobile phones or tablets, as well as computers on FloRacing.com. The FloSports app is available on Roku, FireTV, Samsung, LG, Google Play Store and the Apple Store.
57th Annual Snowball Derby Event Schedule
All Times Listed Are Central Standard Time
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Time | Event |
9 a.m. | Hauler Parking |
11 a.m. | Tech Opens For Late Models |
Noon | Snowball Practice & Qualifying Tire Draw |
1:30 p.m. | Snowflake Practice & Qualifying Tire Draw |
6 p.m. | Snowball/Snowflake Qualifying Draw |
Thursday, Dec. 5
Time | Event |
8 a.m. | Pits Open |
8:30 a.m. | Track Services Meeting |
9 a.m. | Driver’s Meeting |
10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Late Model Rotating Practice (1 hour sessions) |
4 p.m. | Pro Truck, Sportsman, Pure Stock Practice |
6:45 p.m. | Pro Truck, Sportsman, Pure Stock Qualifying |
7:45 p.m. | Pre-Race Festivities |
8 p.m. | Pro Truck 50 |
Sportsman 50 | |
Pure Stock 35 |
Friday, Dec. 6
Time | Event |
8 a.m. | Pits Open |
9 a.m. | Late Model Drivers Meeting |
10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. | Snowball Derby Practice |
10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Snowflake Practice |
11:30 a.m. | Modifieds Drivers Meeting |
Noon-1 p.m. | Modifieds Practice |
1 p.m. | Snowball Derby Practice |
2 p.m. | Snowflake Practice |
3 p.m. | Modified Qualifying |
3 p.m. | Snowball Derby Pre-Qualifying Tech Opens |
5 p.m. | Crown Stocks Drivers Meeting |
6 p.m. | Snowball Derby Qualifying |
7:45 p.m. | Pre-Race Festivities |
8 p.m. | Crown Stock Practice/Qualifying |
8:15 p.m. | Modifieds of Mayhem 75 |
Crown Stock 25 |
Saturday, Dec. 7
Time | Event |
8 a.m. | Pits Open |
9 a.m. | Late Model Drivers Meeting |
9:30 a.m. | Snowball Race Tire Drawing |
10 a.m.-11 a.m. | Snowflake Practice |
11 a.m.-11:45 a.m. | Outlaw Practice |
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Snowball Derby Final Practice |
1:30 p.m. | Outlaw Qualifying |
3 p.m. | Snowflake 100 Qualifying (Lock Top 30) |
To Follow: | Snowflake 100 Last Chance Race (50 Laps, Transfer 4) |
Snowball Derby Last Chance Race (50 Laps, Transfer 4) | |
Outlaw B-Main (if necessary) | |
7 p.m. | Allen Turner Snowflake 100 |
Outlaw 50 |
Sunday, Dec. 8
Time | Event |
8 a.m. | Pits Open |
9 a.m. | All Haulers Must Be Out of Infield |
9 a.m. | Snowball Derby Drivers Meeting |
9:30 a.m. | Pre-Race Tech Inspection Opens |
11:30 a.m. | All Cars Must Be Through Tech |
11:30 a.m. | Engine Warm-ups/Cars To Grid |
Noon | 2024 Snowball Derby Class Photo |
To Follow: | Pre-Race Festivities Begin |
Driver Introductions | |
1 p.m. | 57th Annual Snowball Derby (300 Laps) |
What Kind Of Cars Race In The Snowball Derby?
The Snowball Derby is a 300-lap race contested by Super Late Models.
Without getting too technical, Super Late Models are the Late Models most frequently raced around North America and are raced at other big events, such as the Winchester 400, All-American 400, Oxford 250 and the Battle at Berlin.
Pro Late Models also race during Snowball Derby week, in the Snowflake 100, which traditional is contested on Saturday night each year, while the Snowball Derby takes place Sunday.
Pro Late Models are nearly identical to Super Late Models, except under the hood, as they have less horsepower.
Who Is Racing In The Snowball Derby?
The Snowball Derby attracts attention from racers all over North America, from the weekly Super Late Model ranks, all the way up to the NASCAR Cup Series.
With an entry list consisting of more than 50 cars, it’s impossible to spotlight every driver, but here are a few of the more noteworthy names:
NASCAR Cup Series driver, and winner of the 51st Snowball Derby, Noah Gragson, is returning to Five Flags in search of his second Tom Dawson Trophy.
Derek Thorn of Bakersfield, California, is back again in search of his second victory (2022), while Ty Majeski of Seymour, Wisconsin, is looking to join rarified air by winning his third Snowball Derby and second in a row (2020, 2023).
Meanwhile, Super Late Model superstars Bubba Pollard of Senoia, Georgia, and rival Stephen Nasse of Pinellas Park, Florida, will arrive at Five Flags Speedway looking to win for the first time.
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