2024 Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway

2024 Snowball Derby At Five Flags Speedway Schedule Today On Dec. 7

2024 Snowball Derby At Five Flags Speedway Schedule Today On Dec. 7

The Snowball Derby is more than just a race. It’s an experience. Here’s a look at the schedule for Saturday of this festive week in Pensacola, Florida.

Dec 7, 2024 by Matt Cannizzaro
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Did you know that this is the first time in the 57-event history of the Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway that all of the action from Pensacola, Florida, is being broadcast live on FloRacing?

It’s true, and that continues Saturday with more excitement and more buildup to the week’s big finale – the 300-lap Snowball Derby.

The highlight of Saturday, however, will be the Allen Turner Snowflake 100, which is growing to be nearly as anticipated and prestigious as the Snowball Derby itself.

This year will mark the 25th time the Snowflake 100 has been part of Derby Week, and the milestone event will pay $10,000 to the winner. The runner-up will receive $5,000, and third place will be worth $3,000.

Read more: 2024 Snowflake 100 At Five Flags Speedway To Pay $10,000 To The Winner

Every lap of action this week in Pensacola is being broadcast live on FloRacing, and everything kicked off Tuesday with the 2024 FloRacing Snowball Derby Kickoff Show. The first cars officially hit the half-mile oval Thursday. 

On Saturday, Five Flags Speedway will see the pits open at 8 a.m. Central, and the day will conclude with the Snowflake 100 and Outlaw 50, beginning at 7 p.m.

When the weekend wraps up, one skilled and fortunate driver will take home $50,000 and the coveted Tom Dawson Trophy as the winner of the Snowball Derby. 

Before that, here’s the schedule for the third day of Derby Week at Five Flags Speedway:

2024 Snowball Derby At Five Flags Speedway Schedule Today On Dec. 7

All Times Listed Are Central Standard Time

Saturday, Dec. 7

  • 8 a.m. – Pits open
  • 9 a.m. – Late Model driver’s 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 four)
    • Snowball Derby Last Chance Race (50 laps, transfer four)
    • Outlaw B-Main (if necessary)
  • 7 p.m. – Allen Turner Snowflake 100, Outlaw 50

For the complete schedule for Derby Week, click here.

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. 

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.

Learn more about the Snowball Derby, check out this year’s entry list and see if you recognize any names on the long list of winners.

Archived Footage On FloRacing

Video footage from all events will be archived and stored in a video library for FloRacing subscribers to watch for the duration of their subscriptions.

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