11:40
Until tomorrow, goodbye from Five Flags Speedway.
11:40
11:40
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
11:40
11:40
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Hamner Racing Engines. Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
11:40
That will ocnclude Trackside Now for tonight from Five Flags Speedway. Thanks to everyone who tuned in today to our TN feed and to 51TV.

Tomorrow’s Trackside Now coverage launches at 9 AM with 51TV going live at 2 PM.
11:39
Donnie Hamrac wins the Modified feature. (Speed51.com photo)
11:28
11:27
UNOFFICIAL Modified Finishing Order presented by Racecar Engineering

1 8 Donnie Hamrac
2 11 Brian Nester
3 13P Kyle Purvis
4 17 Chris Cotto
5 145 Rocky Rogers
6 25 L.J. Grimm
7 8H D.J. Hoelzle
8 79 Joe Aramendia
9 5MH Michael Halbrooks
10 47 John Thomas
11 66R Ryan Redmon
12 131P Parker Pugh
13 88 Larry Hughes
14 61 Dustin Jackson
15 91 Jim Walls
16 46 Doug Moff
17 66LB Logan Bearden
18 0 J.C. Umscheid
19 00 Brandon Curren
20 13 Ian Webster
21 45 Billy Melvin
22 14 Mike Maddox
23 131 Jeff Letson
24 57 Kyle Jarrett
25 5 Donald Crocker
26 99 Brandon Howell
27 10 Okie Mason
28 71 Josh Goodwin
29 88 John Sarppraicone, Jr.
30 30 John Heil
31 33 Jason Morman
32 98 Robbie Cooper
33 01 Scott Gay
34 101 Cameron Berry
11:22
Donnie Hamrac holds off challenges from both Brian Nester and Kyle Purvis for his second straight Snowball Derby Modified feature win.
11:19

Matthew Dillner@MatthewDillner

How tight was #SnowballDerby quals? @HunterRobbins18 pole time 16.212.@LowLightNLeft time, 16.596, good for 54th. Yes 54th. Wow
11:17
Still three laps to go and under another caution. Sparks flew between Aramendia and Nester resulting in a cut left front tire for Aramendia.
11:08
The cause for the caution was the stalled car of fast qualifier Jim Wall.
11:07
Aramendia has advanced to second place as the caution comes out with five laps to go. Hamrac still leads.
11:01
Caution flies as J.C. Umschied hits the wall in turn one.
11:00
10 laps to go…Hamrac continues to lead with Walls in second and Aramendia in third.
10:57
30 laps complete…Hamrac, Walls, Aramendia, Purvis, Grimm.
10:56
10:55
26 laps complete and coming back to green. Donnie Hamrac leads with Jim Walls in second and Joe Aramendia in third.
10:51
Back in the days when Five Flags didn’t have walls in turn three in that last shot.
10:50
Melvin spins on the frontstretch. (Speed51.com photo)
10:50
Caution is out after Billy Melvin spins on the front stretch.
10:32
Donnie Hamrac continues to lead with 16 complete.
10:31
Clean up is done and about to go back to green.
10:25
10:21
34 cars started tonight’s 50-lapper.  
10:21
Comment From FLRacer

How many cars started the modified race?
10:18
TECH UPDATE: Super Stock machines have cleared technical inspection.
10:12
10:12
Current Top Five…

1 8 Donnie Hamrac
2 91 Jim Walls
3 45 Billy Melvin
4 66 Ryan Redmon
5 5 Donald Crocker
10:09
10:04
Josh Goodwin appears to have dropped the fluid to cause the current incident.
10:01
Big incident in turn one. (Speed51.com photo)
10:01
Caution is out on lap 14 as five cars are involved in in an incident in turn one. It appears another car may have put fluid on the track to cause the accident.
9:58
9:57
Engine change for Johnny VanDoorn. (Speed51.com photo)
9:54
10 laps are complete. Donnie Hamrac leads Jim Walls and Billy Melvin. Ryan Redmon is fourth and Donald Crocker is fifth.
9:53
9:53
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
9:50
Clean up is complete and the green is out and the Modified feature is underway. Live coverage is on 51TV.
9:45
Johnny VanDoorn’s team is changing engines on their machine in the pits. VanDoorn wil be in the last chance race tomorrow.
9:44
9:44
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Hamner Racing Engines. Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
9:39
Comment From Guest

Atta boy B. Morris! Bring that W back to Polk County!!
9:33
Green flag came out. But the first incident came in turn three as John Sappraicone Jr. was tapped causing him to spin causing a multi-car pileup in three and four.
9:28
Comment From steve looney

bring on the modifieds..GO BILLY MELVIN IN THE NIX PERFORMANCE FAB / BLEACHER RACING ENGINES CAR
9:28
Modified field is being given the one to go signal.
9:10
Comment From big sista

Good luck Fly’in Brian!! Bring home the win!
9:10
Comment From Philip

Thank you guys for the TV coverage!!!
9:05
Brandon Morris (56) uses lap traffic to hold off Patrick Thomas (25) for the Super Stock win. (Speed51.com photo)
9:04
Modifieds Starting Lineup presented by Racecar Engineering
1 91 Jim Wall
2 8 Donnie Hamrac
3 45 Billy Melvin
4 131 Jeff Letson
5 66rr Ryan Redmon
6 11 Brian Nester
7 5 Donald Crocker
8 8h D.J. Hoelzle
9 99 Brandon Howell
10 79 Joe Aramendia
11 66LB Logan Bearden
12 88s John Sappraicone
13 13 Ian Webster
14 10 Okie Mason
15 13p Kyle Purvis
16 0 Brandon Curren
17 46 Doug Moff
18 30 John Heil
19 71 Josh Goodwin
20 33 Jason Morman
21 25 L.J. Grimm
22 P131 Parker Pugh
23 17 Chris Cotto
24 98 Robbie Cooper
25 47 John Thomas
26 1 Scott Gay
27 61 Dustin Jackson
28 145R Rocky Rogers
29 0 JC Umschied
30 14 Mike Maddox
31 57 Kyle Jarrett
32 5mh Michael Halbrooks
33 88 Larry Hughes
34 101 Cameron Berry
8:58
8:58
Super Stock Finishing Order presented by Racecar Engineering

1 56 Brandon Morris
2 25 Patrick Thomas
3 18 Dave Mader, III
4 12 Bubba Winslow
5 26 Corbitt Moseley
6 10 Chad Robinson
7 11 James Patrick
8 30 Bobby Baria
9 00 Mark Day
10 18 Jessie Ried
11 57 J.R. Skipper
12 50 Ty Roberts
13 151 Gary Sutton
14 42B Cody Buford
15 69 Mike Pollaro
16 42 Randy Thompson
17 9D Dave Nolan
18 1 Mark Chrumdimsky
19 94 Jason Johnson
20 78 Bill Campbell
8:53
Amidst lapped traffic Brandon Morris passes Patrick Thomas for the win on the white flag lap and wins the 50 lap Super Stock Snowball Derby feature.
8:50
Thomas still holds off Morris with less than five to go.
8:50

JOHANNA LONG@JOHANNALONG

Starting p2 in the #SnowballDerby! I don’t know what to think about starting on the front row with my boyfriend
8:48
Thomas and Morris continue to battle for the lead closing in on 10 laps to go.
8:45
Top 10 at halfway:

1 25p Patrick Thomas
2 56m Brandon Morris
3 18 Dave Mader III
4 12 Bubba Winslow
5 26m Corbitt Moseley
6 151 Gary Sutton
7 00 Mark Day
8 11p James Patrick
9 30b Bobby Baria
10 10r Chad Robinson
8:44
8:43
Four will transfer. They will make up positions 31-34 with 35-37 as the provisionals we listed earlier.
8:43
Comment From Mike Russell

How many transfer from tomorrow nights Last Chance race?
8:42
Patrick Thomas continues to lead after 20 laps with Brandon Morris following closely.
8:42
Back to green.
8:38
Heavy damage to Bill Campbell\’s car. (Speed51.com photo)
8:38
The Super Stock race is currently under red flag for cleanup from the lap 13 accident.
8:37
Jason Johnson spins in turn two. (speed51.com photo)
8:30
TECH UPDATE: All 30 Snowball Derby drivers who locked in during qualifying have passed inspection.  
8:21
8:21
Caution is out after 13 laps. Top five:

1 25p Patrick Thomas
2 56m Brandon Morris
3 12 Bubba Winslow
4 18 Dave Mader III
5 26m Corbitt Moseley
8:18
Patrick Thomas leads the Super Stock feature five laps in.
8:16
The Super Stock race is green.
8:15
Comment From steve looney

come on mark day
8:14
Pace laps are underway as the 51TV cameras are ready to capture this 50-lap feature.
8:11
Engines have fired on the Super Stock 50.
8:09
8:07
Snowflake 100 qualifying is at 2pm central time on Saturday.
8:07
Comment From Dwight

When does the pro late models qualify?
8:00
7:54
Super Stock 50 Starting Lineup
Presented by Racecar Engineering

25p Patrick Thomas 18.125
56m Brandon Morris 18.183
12 Bubba Winslow 18.351
18 Dave Mader III 18.384
26m Corbitt Moseley 18.530
151 Gary Sutton 18.632
00 Mark Day 18.674
R18 Jessie Reid 18.720
42 Randy Thompson 18.814
30b Bobby Baria 18.851
11p James Patrick 18.987
9 Dave Nolan 19.000
57s Charles Skipper Jr 19.006
69 Mike Pollaro 19.150
10r Chad Robinson 19.157
94 Jason Johnson 19.158
42b Cody Buford 19.290
78 Bill Campbell 19.308
1mc Mark Chrudimsky 19.378
50 Ty Roberts 19.449
7:53
Field for the 50-lap Super Stock feature is lining up.
7:51
7:51
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
7:48

JOHANNA LONG@JOHANNALONG

Starting p2 in the #SnowballDerby! I don’t know what to think about starting on the front row with my boyfriend
7:48
Adam Mackey and Bob Dillner will call the 47th Annual Snowball Derby on Sunday. (Speed51.comphoto)
7:44
Top 30 are locked in on time for the Snowball Derby. Four will transfer from the last chance on Saturday night. Three provisionals. 37 cars will start the Snowball Derby.
7:43
Here are the provisionals…

David Rogers will get the Blizzard Series provisional. Second driver to make 30 Derby starts.

Anderson Bowen will get the Southern Super Series provisional.

Clay Rogers will get the past champion provisional.
7:37
7:37
Snowball Derby Qualifying Results presented by Racecar Engineering

1 18 Hunter Robbins 16.212
2 21 Johanna Long 16.228
3 8 John Hunter Nemechek 16.232
4 112 Augie Grill 16.239
5 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
6 3 Ross Kenseth 16.264
7 95 Derrick Griffin 16.272
8 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
9 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
10 51 Erik Jones 16.292
11 43 Derek Thorn 16.300
12 9 Chase Elliott 16.301
13 42 Chad Finley 16.304
14 29 Jeff Choquette 16.319
15 26 Bubba Pollard 16.320
16 41 TJ Reaid 16.323
17 2 Donnie Wilson 16.330
18 31 Kyle Grissom 16.334
19 26 Preston Peltier 16.339
20 51 Stephen Nasse 16.343
21 37 Brian Hoar 16.343
22 2 DJ Vanderley 16.355
23 07 Corey LaJoie 16.367
24 11 Logan Boyett 16.374
25 5 Dalton Sargent 16.391
26 99 Casey Smith 16.403
27 9 Mark Kraus 16.417
28 42 Dennis Prunty 16.422
29 90 Grant Enfinger 16.433
30 10 Steve Dorer 16.436
31 29 Anderson Bowen 16.439
32 01 Travis Braden 16.442
33 11 David Rogers 16.443
34 57 Cole Timm 16.446
35 88 Garrett Jones 16.455
36 67 Clay Jones 16.456
37 147 Daniel Webster 16.460
38 45 Dwayne Buggay 16.465
39 16 Jacob Gomes 16.472
40 57 Austin Theriault 16.473
41 12 Harrison Burton 16.480
42 58 Gus Dean 16.485
43 22 Jeremy Pate 16.495
44 91 Ty Majeski 16.501
45 71 Johnny VanDoorn 16.511
46 7 Paul Shafer Jr. 16.530
47 129 Spencer Davis 16.530
48 4 Kyle Plott 16.539
49 05 Bayley Currey 16.552
50 98 Mason Mingus 16.567
51 79 Kyle Bryant 16.581
52 99 JJ Haley 16.584
53 43 Dennis Schoenfeld 16.589
54 2 Clay Rogers 16.596
55 5 Jerry Artuso 16.626
56 22 Josh Bragg 16.679
57 88 Roger Reuse 16.679
58 5 Will Gallaher 16.751
59 1 Tim Martin 16.767
60 12 Garrett Campbell 16.804
61 47 Chris Fontaine 16.863
62 47 Jordan Sims 16.874

 
7:34
7:34
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Hamner Racing Engines. Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
7:33
The Snowball Last Chance tomorrow night is 50 laps.  
7:33
Comment From Guest

How many laps is the last chance race?
7:29
62 qualified. We are verifying the lineup then will post it.
7:29
Qualifying is complete and Hunter Robbins wins the pole.  
7:25
Comment From Richard

Garvey looking good
7:23
7:22
Current Top 15…

1 18 Hunter Robbins 16.212
2 21 Johanna Long 16.228
3 8 John Hunter Nemechek 16.232
4 112 Augie Grill 16.239
5 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
6 3 Ross Kenseth 16.264
7 95 Derrick Griffin 16.272
8 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
9 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
10 51 Erik Jones 16.292
11 43 Derek Thorn 16.300
12 9 Chase Elliott 16.301
13 42 Chad Finley 16.304
14 29 Jeff Choquette 16.319
15 26 Bubba Pollard 16.320
7:16
51 cars have qualified
7:15
Current Top 10…

1 18 Hunter Robbins 16.212
2 21 Johanna Long 16.228
3 8 John Hunter Nemechek 16.232
4 112 Augie Grill 16.239
5 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
6 3 Ross Kenseth 16.264
7 95 Derrick Griffin 16.272
8 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
9 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
10 51 Erik Jones 16.292
7:13
7:09
Current Top 30…

1 18 Hunter Robbins 16.212
2 21 Johanna Long 16.228
3 8 John Hunter Nemechek 16.232
4 112 Augie Grill 16.239
5 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
6 95 Derrick Griffin 16.272
7 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
8 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
9 51 Erik Jones 16.292
10 43 Derek Thorn 16.300
11 42 Chad Finley 16.304
12 26 Bubba Pollard 16.320
13 41 TJ Reaid 16.323
14 2 Donnie Wilson 16.330
15 31 Kyle Grissom 16.334
16 26 Preston Peltier 16.339
17 51 Stephen Nasse 16.343
18 2 DJ Vanderley 16.355
19 07 Corey LaJoie 16.367
20 11 Logan Boyett 16.374
21 99 Casey Smith 16.403
22 42 Dennis Prunty 16.422
23 10 Steve Dorer 16.436
24 29 Anderson Bowen 16.439
25 01 Travis Braden 16.442
26 11 David Rogers 16.443
27 88 Garrett Jones 16.455
28 67 Clay Jones 16.456
29 147 Daniel Webster 16.460
30 57 Austin Theriault 16.473
7:07
7:05
Current Top 20…

1 18 Hunter Robbins 16.212
2 21 Johanna Long 16.228
3 112 Augie Grill 16.239
4 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
5 95 Derrick Griffin 16.272
6 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
7 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
8 51 Erik Jones 16.292
9 43 Derek Thorn 16.300
10 42 Chad Finley 16.304
11 26 Bubba Pollard 16.320
12 41 TJ Reaid 16.323
13 2 Donnie Wilson 16.330
14 31 Kyle Grissom 16.334
15 51 Stephen Nasse 16.343
16 2 DJ Vanderley 16.355
17 07 Corey LaJoie 16.367
18 11 Logan Boyett 16.374
19 99 Casey Smith 16.403
20 42 Dennis Prunty 16.422

 
7:02
Current Top 10…

1 18 Hunter Robbins 16.212
2 21 Johanna Long 16.228
3 112 Augie Grill 16.239
4 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
5 95 Derrick Griffin 16.272
6 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
7 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
8 51 Erik Jones 16.292
9 43 Derek Thorn 16.300
10 42 Chad Finley 16.304
7:00
7:00
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Hamner Racing Engines. Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
6:57
Current Top Ten…

 

1 18 Hunter Robbins 16.212
2 21 Johanna Long 16.228
3 112 Augie Grill 16.239
4 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
5 95 Derrick Griffin 16.272
6 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
7 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
8 51 Erik Jones 16.292
9 43 Derek Thorn 16.300
10 26 Bubba Pollard 16.320
6:49
30 cars have qualified. Bumping will begin.

1 18 Hunter Robbins 16.212
2 21 Johanna Long 16.228
3 112 Augie Grill 16.239
4 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
5 95 Derrick Griffin 16.272
6 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
7 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
8 51 Erik Jones 16.292
9 26 Bubba Pollard 16.320
10 2 Donnie Wilson 16.330
11 51 Stephen Nasse 16.343
12 2 DJ Vanderley 16.355
13 07 Corey LaJoie 16.367
14 11 Logan Boyett 16.374
15 10 Steve Dorer 16.436
16 29 Anderson Bowen 16.439
17 01 Travis Braden 16.442
18 11 David Rogers 16.443
19 88 Garrett Jones 16.455
20 147 Daniel Webster 16.460
21 57 Austin Theriault 16.473
22 12 Harrison Burton 16.480
23 58 Gus Dean 16.485
24 7 Paul Shafer Jr. 16.530
25 4 Kyle Plott 16.539
26 05 Bayley Currey 16.552
27 99 JJ Haley 16.584
28 5 Jerry Artuso 16.626
29 1 Tim Martin 16.767
30 47 Jordan Sims 16.874
6:47
6:46
Top 15 so far…

1 21 Johanna Long 16.228
2 112 Augie Grill 16.239
3 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
4 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
5 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
6 51 Erik Jones 16.292
7 26 Bubba Pollard 16.320
8 2 Donnie Wilson 16.330
9 51 Stephen Nasse 16.343
10 2 DJ Vanderley 16.355
11 07 Corey LaJoie 16.367
12 11 Logan Boyett 16.374
13 10 Steve Dorer 16.436
14 01 Travis Braden 16.442
15 11 David Rogers 16.443
6:37
6:37
Current Top Ten…

1 21 Johanna Long 16.228
2 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
3 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
4 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
5 26 Bubba Pollard 16.320
6 51 Stephen Nasse 16.343
7 07 Corey LaJoie 16.367
8 11 Logan Boyett 16.374
9 10 Steve Dorer 16.436
10 01 Travis Braden 16.442
6:33
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6:31
6:30
Rundown so far…

1 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
2 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
3 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
4 11 Logan Boyett 16.374
5 10 Steve Dorer 16.436
6 01 Travis Braden 16.442
7 11 David Rogers 16.443
8 88 Garrett Jones 16.455
9 57 Austin Theriault 16.473
10 58 Gus Dean 16.485
11 7 Paul Shafer Jr. 16.530
12 4 Kyle Plott 16.539
13 99 JJ Haley 16.584
14 1 Tim Martin 16.767
15 47 Jordan Sims 16.874
6:23
Top Five so far in Snowball Derby qualifying…

 

1 83 Scotty Ellis 16.262
2 98 Daniel Hemric 16.274
3 1 Mike Garvey 16.291
4 01 Travis Braden 16.442
5 11 David Rogers 16.443
6:16
6:10
Qualifying is underway and live on 51TV
6:05
The PPV is live and qualifying is about to begin. Bob Dillner and Adam Mackey are calling the play-by-play for tonight’s Snowball Derby qualifying.
6:02
6:02
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
5:57
Eight drivers will only get one lap in qualifying.

Corey LaJoie, Anderson Bowen, Chase Elliott, and Tim Martin didn’t present their carbs by the deadline.

Dalton Sargent, chemical on carb.

Johnny VanDoorn, height issue

Jordan Sims and Clay Jones also had infractions.
5:54
5:51
Snowball Derby Entrants with Chassis & Engine

# Driver Chassis Engine
01 Travis Braden Hamke McGunegill
1 Tim Martin Martin Tony Barker
05 Bayley Currey Lefthander Hamner
07 Corey LaJoie LFR Hamner
1 Mike Garvey Goodson Progressive
10 Steve Dorer FLF Progressive
11 David Rogers Ebersole Ernie Elliott
11 Logan Boyett GARC McGunegill
112 Augie Grill GARC Robbie White
12 Garrett Campbell Marlowe Hamner
12 Harrison Burton Hamke Hamner
129 Spencer Davis Hamke Hamner
16 Jacob Gomes Hamke Hamner
18 Hunter Robbins GARC Robbie White
2 D.J. VanderLey GARC Ford Performance
2 Clay Rogers Hamke Al Moody
2 w Donnie Wilson Hamke Ernie Elliott
21 Johanna Long GARC Hamner
22 Jeremy Pate PMC Hamner
22 Josh Bragg GARC Robbie White
26 Bubba Pollard GARC Hamner
26 Preston Peltier Hamke Hamner
29 Anderson Bowen GARC Hamner
29 Jeff Choquette Progressive Hamke
3 Ross Kenseth Hamke McGunegill
31 Kyle Grissom GARC Hamner
37 Brian Hoar RB Performance Hamner
4 Kyle Plott GARC Dingler
41 T.J. Reaid VanDoorn EEI
42 Chad Finley Port City McGunegill
42 Dennis Prunty Pathfinder B & B
43 Dennis Schoenfeld Hamke Korvy by Thunder
43 Derek Thorn GARC Freight Train Peters
45 Dwayne Buggay GARC McGunegill
47 Chris Fontaine Port City Progressive
47 Jordan Sims GARC McGunegill
5 Jerry Artuso GARC Robbie White
51 Erik Jones KBM #14 Hamner
51 Stephen Nasse GARC Robbie White
56 Gus Dean Hamke Hamner
57 Austin Theriault Hamke Hamner
57 Cole Timm Hamke Hamner
5G Will Gallaher Hamke Hamner
5S Dalton Sargeant VanDoorn Hamner
67 Clay Jones Hamke Hamner
7 Paul Shafer, Jr. Hamke B & B
71 Johnny VanDoorn VanDoorn McGunegill
79 Kyle Bryant Hamke Harper
8 John Hunter Nemechek Hamke Progressive
83 Scotty Ellis GARC McGunegill
98M Mason Mingus Port City McGunegill
88 Garrett Jones Bires-Garrett Robbie White
88 Roger Reuse GARC Hamner
9 Chase Elliott GARC Ernie Elliott
9 Mark Kraus Lefthander McGunegill
91 Ty Majeski Lefthander Ford Performance
95 Derrick Griffin Crider McGunegill
98 Daniel Hemric Port City Hamner
99 Casey Smith Port City McGunegill
99 J.J. Haley Hamke AP
90 Grant Enfinger Hamke Hamner
147 Daniel Webster Port City Progressive
5:49
5:49
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Hamner Racing Engines. Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
5:47
5:47
At the top of the hour, we will providing light coverage here on Trackside Now. If you want to lap by lap and more details, we encourage you to buy 51TV’s PPV.
5:44

Speed51.com@speed51dotcom

#SnowballDerby: As we prepare for qualifying, the atmosphere at @5FlagsSpeedway is amazing. Watch on #51TV at 7pm ET. pic.twitter.com/3qyygwVvNK
5:42
Johnny VanDoorn will only get one lap in qualifying for a pre-qualifying tech infraction.
5:41
5:41
We are about 20 minutes away from the 51TV broadcast of tonight’s Snowball Derby qualifying, Modified 50 and Super Stock 50 from Five Flags Speedway. Now is a good time to order tonight’s PPV.
5:39
5:33
The Super Stocks and Modifieds Drivers Meeting has let out. Derby Pole Qualifying is up next at 6:00p.m
5:31
Spence reminds the drivers that they are Live on 51TV tonight and had better be on their best behavior.
5:27
Chase Elliott hops in the car to go over the scales (Speed51.com photo).
5:26
9- Chase Elliott clears tech.
5:24
Both features will have double file restarts.
5:24
29- Jeff Choquette clears tech.
5:23
5:22
The Navel Air Musuem is a popular attraction to race fans who travel to the Snowball Derby in Pensacola. It is free to tour. (Speed51.com photo)
5:22
Modifieds and Super Stocks teams listen in on the procedures for tonight\’s events. (Speed51.com photo )
5:22
98- Mason Mingus clears tech in his backup car.
5:20
Dan Spence conducts the Drivers Meeting. (Speed51.com photo )
5:20
A simply amazing scene here at Five Flags Speedway. (Speed51.com Photo)
5:19
5- Dalton Sargeant clears tech.
5:18
Snowball Derby Qualifying Order

1                         47                   Jordan Sims

2                         98                   Daniel Hemric

3                         7                         Paul Shafer, Jr.

4                         83                   Scotty Ellis

5                         99                   J.J. Haley

6                         1                         Tim Martin

7                         56                   Gus Dean

8                         11                   David Rogers

9                         01                   Travis Braden

10                   1                         Mike Garvey

11                   10                   Steve Dorer

12                   57                   Austin Theriault

13                   4                         Kyle Plott

14                   88                   Garrett Jones

15                   11                   Logan Boyett

16                   07                   Corey LaJoie

17                   21                   Johanna Long

18                   51                   Stephen Nasse

19                   26                   Bubba Pollard

20                   05                   Bayley Currey

21                   2W               Donnie Wilson

22                   2                         D.J. VanderLey

23                   51                   Erik Jones

24                   5                         Jerry Artuso

25                   112               Augie Grill

26                   29                   Anderson Bowen

27                   12                   Harrison Burton

28                   95                   Derrick Griffin

29                   18                   Hunter Robbins

30                   2                         Spencer Gallaher

31                   31                   Kyle Grissom

32                   43                   Derek Thorn

33                   12                   Garrett Campbell

34                   5                         Will Gallaher

35                   67                   Clay Jones

36                   43                   Dennis Schoenfeld

37                   99                   Casey Smith

38                   41                   T.J. Reaid

39                   79                   Kyle Bryant

40                   2                         Clay Rogers

41                   42                   Chad Finley

42                   22                   Josh Bragg

43                   42                   Dennis Prunty

44                   26                   Preston Peltier

45                   22                   Jeremy Pate

46                   7                         Casey Roderick

47                   8                         John Hunter Nemechek

48                   129               Spencer Davis

49                   5                         Dalton Sargeant

50                   47                   Chris Fontaine

51                   3                         Ross Kenseth

52                   90                   Grant Enfinger

53                   71                   Johnny VanDoorn

54                   16                   Jacob Gomes

55                   37                   Brian Hoar

56                   29                   Jeff Choquette

57                   9                         Chase Elliott

58                   811               Mason Mingus

59                   57                   Cole Timm

60                   9                         Mark Kraus

61                   45                   Dwayne Buggay

62                   91                   Ty Majeski
5:15
All but 11 cars have gone through tech at this point. All that have gone through have passed.
5:14
5:14
88- Roger Reuse 3- Ross Kenseth 129- Spencer Davis all clear tech.
5:14
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5:09
47- Chris Fontaine clears tech.
5:09
Super Stocks and Modified Drivers Meetings are coming up as the teams gather near the tech area.
5:05
90-Grant Enfinger clears tech. He is the 46th car to clear tech.
5:03
22- Jeremy Pate and 26- Preston Peltier clear tech.
4:59
4:59
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4:57
42- Dennis Prunty and 8- John Hunter Nemechek clear tech.
4:57
The qualifying grid for the 47th Annual Snowball Derby. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:55
22- Josh Bragg clears tech.
4:51
These fans are excited for Snowball Derby qualifying. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:50
4:50
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4:50
There is now just over one hour remaining until Snowball Derby qualifying. 63 cars. 30 spots. Who will get in and who will go to the last chance race? Purchase the 51 TV pay-per-view broadcast here: http://speed51.com/51livetv…
4:50
2- Clay Rogers and 41- TJ Reaid clear tech.
4:48
Modifieds Qualifying Results presented by Racecar Engineering

91 Jim Wall 17.540
8 Donnie Hamrac 17.555
45 Billy Melvin 17.660
131 Jeff Letson 17.684
66rr Ryan Redmon 17.701
11 Brian Nester 17.706
5 Donald Crocker 17.717
8h D.J. Hoelzle 17.761
99 Brandon Howell 17.764
79 Joe Aramendia 17.764
66LB Logan Bearden 17.802
88s John Sappraicone 17.806
13 Ian Webster 17.848
10 Okie Mason 17.850
13p Kyle Purvis 17.858
00 Brandon Curren 17.879
46 Doug Moff 17.949
30 John Heil 18.006
71 Josh Goodwin 18.039
33 Jason Morman 18.046
25 L.J. Grimm 18.050
P131 Parker Pugh 18.087
17 Chris Cotto 18.110
98 Robbie Cooper 18.120
47 John Thomas 18.229
01 Scott Gay 18.243
61 Dustin Jackson 18.289
145R Rocky Rogers 18.336
0 JC Umschied 18.351
14 Mike Maddox 18.361
57 Kyle Jarrett 18.402
5mh Michael Halbrooks 18.424
88 Larry Hughes 18.558
101 Cameron Berry 18.602

 
4:48
4:46
99- Casey Smith clears tech.
4:45
Jim Wall has set fast time followed by Donnie Hamrac.
4:44
33 – Jason Morman
Lap 1: 18.226
Lap 2: 18.046
Best Lap: 18.046
Position: 20th
4:43
Beautiful sunset over the parking lot at Five Flags Speedway. (Speed51.com photo)
4:43
91 – Jim Wall
Lap 1: 17.749
Lap 2: 17.540
Best Lap: 17.540
Position: 1st
4:42
101 – Cameron Berry
Lap 1: 19.073
Lap 2: 18.602
Best Lap: 18.602
Position: 32nd
4:42
43- Dennis Schoenfeld and 79- Kyle Bryant clear tech.
4:42
4:41
0 – J.C. Umschied
Lap 1: 18.481
Lap 2: 18.351
Best Lap: 18.351
Position: 27th
4:40
47 – John Thomas
Lap 1: 18.578
Lap 2: 18.229
Best Lap: 18.229
Position: 23rd
4:40
John Sarppraicone focused on his qualifying run. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:39
Hamrac was also the 2013 Snowball Derby Modified division winner.
4:39
8 – Donnie Hamrac
Lap 1: 17.725
Lap 2: 17.555
Best Lap: 17.555
Position: 1st
4:38
P131 – Parker Pugh
Lap 1: 18.443
Lap 2: 18.087
Best Lap: 18.087
Position: 19th
4:37
131 – Jeff Letson
Lap 1: 18.149
Lap 2: 17.684
Best Lap: 17.684
Position: 2nd
4:36
42- Chad Finley clears tech.
4:36
88 – John Sappraicone
Lap 1: 17.981
Lap 2: 17.806
Best Lap: 17.806
Position: 9th
4:35
Current Top-Five in Modified Qualifying

1 45 Billy Melvin
2 66R Ryan Redmon
3 11 Brian Nester
4 5 Donald Crocker
5 79 D.J. Hoelzle
4:35
8 – D.J. Hoelzle
Lap 1: 17.930
Lap 2: 17.761
Best Lap: 17.761
Position: 5th
4:34
13 – Kyle Purvis
Lap 1: 18.242
Lap 2: 17.858
Best Lap: 17.858
Position: 10th
4:33
31- Kyle Grissom and 5g- Will Gallaher clear tech.
4:33
79 – Joe Aramendia
Lap 1: 18.010
Lap 2: 17.764
Best Lap: 17.764
Position: 5th
4:32
66 – Logan Bearden
Lap 1: 17.972
Lap 2: 17.802
Best Lap: 17.802
Position: 6th
4:31
61 – Dustin Jackson
Lap 1: 19.019
Lap 2: 18.289
Best Lap: 18.289
Position: 16th
4:30
00 – Brandon Curren
Lap 1: 17.956
Lap 2: 17.879
Best Lap: 17.879
Position: 6th
4:30
12- Garrett Campbell and 67- Clay Jones clear tech.
4:29
Dustin Jackson ready to go. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:29
66 – Ryan Redmond
Lap 1: 18.086
Lap 2: 17.701
Best Lap: 17.701
Position: 2nd
4:28
11 – Brian Nester
Lap 1: 18.042
Lap 2: 17.706
Best Lap: 17.706
Position: 2nd
4:28
Ryan Redmond strapped in for his qualifying run. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:27
4:27
88 – Larry Hughes
Lap 1: 19.592
Lap 2: 18.558
Best Lap: 18.558
Position: 17th
4:26
Even the youngest fans come out for the Snowball Derby. (Speed51.com Photo)
4:25
10 – Okie Mason
Lap 1: 18.177
Lap 2: 17.850
Best Lap: 17.850
Position: 5th
4:24
45 – Billy Melvin
Lap 1: 18.030
Lap 2: 17.660
Best Lap: 17.660
Position: 1st
4:23
5 – Donald Crocker
Lap 1: 17.919
Lap 2: 17.717
Best Lap: 17.717
Position: 1st
4:22
30 – John Heil
Lap 1: 18.411
Lap 2: 18.006
Best Lap: 18.006
Position: 4th
4:22
So far 30 cars have passed through the tech shed and all have passed.
4:22
43- Derek Thorn clears tech.
4:21
71 – Josh Goodwin
Lap 1: 18.377
Lap 2: 18.039
Best Lap: 18.039
Position: 4th
4:20
01 – Scott Gay
Lap 1: 18.483
Lap 2: 18.243
Best Lap: 18.243
Position: 7th
4:19
99 – Brandon Howell
Lap 1: 18.026
Lap 2: 17.764
Best Lap: 17.764
Position: 1st
4:19
95- Derrick Griffin 18- Hunter Robbins 29- Anderson Bowen All clear tech.
4:18
4:18
Ian Webster currently leads Doug Moff and L.J. Grimm with 10 cars qualified.
4:18
57 – Kyle Jarrett
Lap 1: 18.831
Lap 2: 18.402
Best Lap: 18.402
Position: 8th
4:17
46 – Doug Moff
Lap 1: 18.445
Lap 2: 17.949
Best Lap: 17.949
Position: 2nd
4:16
5 – Michael Halbrooks
Lap 1: 18.909
Lap 2: 18.424
Best Lap: 18.424
Position: 7th
4:14
14 – Mike Maddox
Lap 1: 18.592
Lap 2: 18.361
Best Lap: 18.361
Position: 6th
4:14
112- Augie Grill clears tech.
4:14
147- Daniel Webster clears tech.
4:13
98 – Robbie Cooper
Lap 1: 18.647
Lap 2: 18.120
Best Lap: 18.120
Position: 4th
4:13
12- Harrison Burton clears tech.
4:12
17 – Chris Cotto
Lap 1: 18.103
Lap 2: 18.110
Best Lap: 18.103
Position: 3rd
4:11
25 – L.J. Grimm
Lap 1: 18.287
Lap 2: 18.050
Best Lap: 18.050
Position: 2nd
4:11
The track record for Modifieds at Five Flags Speedway is 17.265 set by Donnie Hamrac in 2011.
4:10
145 – Rocky Rogers
Lap 1: 18.535
Lap 2: 18.336
Best Lap: 18.336
Position: 2nd
4:09
13 – Ian Webster
Lap 1: 18.382
Lap 2: 17.848
Best Lap: 17.848
Position: 1st
4:09
4:09
Super Stock Qualifying Results presented by Racecar Engineering

25p Patrick Thomas 18.125
56m Brandon Morris 18.183
12 Bubba Winslow 18.351
18 Dave Mader III 18.384
26m Corbitt Moseley 18.530
151 Gary Sutton 18.632
00 Mark Day 18.674
R18 Jessie Reid 18.720
42 Randy Thompson 18.814
30b Bobby Baria 18.851
11p James Patrick 18.987
9 Dave Nolan 19.000
57s Charles Skipper Jr 19.006
69 Mike Pollaro 19.150
10r Chad Robinson 19.157
94 Jason Johnson 19.158
42b Cody Buford 19.290
78 Bill Campbell 19.308
1mc Mark Chrudimsky 19.378
50 Ty Roberts 19.449
25s Michael Sanford No Time
25w Howard Evans No Time
80 Allen Alexander No Time

 
4:08
Modifieds are lined up and almost ready for their qualifying session.
4:07
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4:05
5- Jerry Artuso clears tech.
4:03
Comment From Scot D

Congrats Patrick Thomas, thats one more track record.
4:01
2w- Donnie Wilson and 2- DJ Vanderley clear tech.
4:01
Thomas drives a TM Ranch car and also plays the role of crew member for David Rogers (SLM) and Brad May (PLM).
4:00
Qualifying has concluded. Patrick Thomas wins the pole for tonight’s Modified feature.
4:00
3:59
30 – Bobby Baria
Lap 1: 18.924
Lap 2: 18.851
Best Lap: 18.851
Position: 10th
3:58
05- Bayley Currey clears tech.
3:58
18 – Dave Mader III
Lap 1: 18.553
Lap 2: 18.384
Best Lap: 18.384
Position: 4th
3:57
Current Top-Five:

1. Patrick Thomas
2. Brandon Morris
3. Bubba Winslow
4. Dave Mader
5. Corbitt Moseley
3:56
50 – Ty Roberts
Lap 1: 19.473
Lap 2: 19.449
Best Lap: 19.449
Position: 18th
3:56
Bubba Pollard goes over the scales in tech (Speed51.com photo).
3:56
26- Bubba Pollard clears tech.
3:55
151 – Gary Sutton
Lap 1: 18.632
Lap 2: 18.717
Best Lap: 18.632
Position: 5th
3:54
Morris’ time was under the previous track record, but not better than Thomas’ 18.125.
3:54
56 – Brandon Morris
Lap 1: 18.374
Lap 2: 18.183
Best Lap: 18.183
Position: 2nd
3:53
42 – Randy Thompson
Lap 1: 18.920
Lap 2: 18.814
Best Lap: 18.814
Position: 6th
3:52
11- Logan Boyett clears tech.
3:52
9 – Dave Nolan
Lap 1: 19.268
Lap 2: 19.000
Best Lap: 19.000
Position: 7th
3:51
3:51
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3:51
That’s a new track record for Patrick Thomas. He demolishes Bubba Winslow’s previous track record of 18.284.
3:51
25 – Patrick Thomas
Lap 1: 18.307
Lap 2: 18.125
Best Lap: 18.125
Position: 1st
3:50
94 – Jason Johnson
Lap 1: 19.518
Lap 2: 19.255
Best Lap: 19.255
Position: 9th
3:49
07- Corey LaJoie and 51- Stephen Nasse clear tech.
3:49
69 – Mike Pollaro
Lap 1: 19.180
Lap 2: 19.150
Best Lap: 19.150
Position: 7th
3:48
Mark Chrudimsky is a former Snowball Derby Modified event winner.
3:48
1 – Mark Chrudimsky
Lap 1: 19.378
Lap 2: 19.559
Best Lap: 19.378
Position: 10th
3:46
10 – Chad Robinson
Lap 1: 19.546
Lap 2: 19.157
Best Lap: 19.157
Position: 7th
3:46
21- Johanna Long clears tech.
3:45
11 – James Patrick
Lap 1: 19.378
Lap 2: 18.987
Best Lap: 18.987
Position: 5th
3:45
4- Kyle Plott clears tech.
3:44
00 – Mark Day
Lap 1: 18.704
Lap 2: 18.674
Best Lap: 18.674
Position: 3rd
3:43
78 – Bill Campbell
Lap 1: 19.649
Lap 2: 19.308
Best Lap: 19.308
Position: 6th
3:42
At the end of the first practice session, Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. blew a clutch that took out the pressure plate and broke the transmission as well. They’re working to get all of that repaired and will be ready to go for tomorrow’s practice, qualifying and Snowflake 100.
3:42
3:42
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3:42
26 – Corbitt Moseley
Lap 1: 19.189
Lap 2: 18.530
Best Lap: 18.530
Position: 2nd
3:41
42 – Cody Buford
Lap 1: 19.501
Lap 2: 19.290
Best Lap: 19.290
Position: 4th
3:40
The two-time defending Snowball Derby winner, Erik Jones, climbs into his Kyle Busch Motorsports machine to go over the scales (Speed51.com photo).
3:40
57 – J.R. Skipper
Lap 1: 19.467
Lap 2: 19.006
Best Lap: 19.006
Position: 3rd
3:38
18.284 is the previous track record set by Bubba Winslow.
3:38
12 – Bubba Winslow
Lap 1: 18.749
Lap 2: 18.351
Best Lap: 18.351
Position: 1st
3:38
51- Erik Jones clears tech.
3:38
William Byron led the last Snowflake practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:37
R18 – Jessie Reid
Lap 1: 18.935
Lap 2: 18.720
Best Lap: 18.720
Position: 1st
3:36
Cars will go green first time by and will have two qualifying laps.
3:36
3:35
88- Garrett Jones clears tech.
3:35
Gates have been closed. Super Stock qualifying is about to start.
3:33
Crew Chiefs for the Snowball Derby

Car # Driver Crew Chief
01 Travis Braden Gary St. Amant
1 Tim Martin Cale White
05 Bayley Currey Tommy Owen
07 Corey LaJoie Jeff Fultz
1 Mike Garvey Shane Tesch
10 Steve Dorer Dan MacAndarfer
11 David Rogers Dana Ebersole
11 Logan Boyett Doug Stevens
112 Augie Grill Robbie White
12 Garrett Campbell Kenyon Davidson
12 Harrison Burton Freddie Query
129 Spencer Davis Micky Cain
16 Jacob Gomes Alex Query
18 Hunter Robbins David Ray
2 D.J. VanderLey Andy Pugh
2 Clay Rogers Jeff Stankiewicz
2 w Donnie Wilson Butch Miller
21 Johanna Long Donald Long
22 Jeremy Pate Irvin Perankovich
22 Josh Bragg Kris Bean
26 Bubba Pollard Joey Clanton
26 Preston Peltier Ryan Turner
29 Anderson Bowen Ricky Turner
29 Jeff Choquette Nick Carlson
3 Ross Kenseth Rich Lushes
31 Kyle Grissom Forrest Reynolds
37 Brian Hoar Rick Paya
4 Kyle Plott Billy Pointdexter
41 T.J. Reaid Jim Barfield
42 Chad Finley Scott Hantz
42 Dennis Prunty Joe Wood
43 Dennis Schoenfeld Ted Musgrave, Jr.
43 Derek Thorn Mike Keen
45 Dwayne Buggay Roger Akins
47 Chris Fontaine Kevin Ingram
47 Jordan Sims Todd Jackson
5 Jerry Artuso Rusty Ebersole
51 Erik Jones Chris Gabehart
51 Stephen Nasse Buggy Pletcher
56 Gus Dean Pete Hinson
57 Austin Theriault Shane Whitbeck
57 Cole Timm Murray Timm
5G Will Gallaher Bobby Gill
5S Dalton Sargeant Richie Wauters
67 Clay Jones Gary Crooks
7 Paul Shafer, Jr. Chris Purdy
71 Johnny VanDoorn Butch VanDoorn
79 Kyle Bryant Caleb Bennett
8 John Hunter Nemechek Alex Smith
83 Scotty Ellis Mike Ellis
98M Mason Mingus Kevin Gardner
88 Garrett Jones Kelly Bires
88 Roger Reuse Les Brown
9 Chase Elliott Paul Smith
9 Mark Kraus Rory Melbinger
91 Ty Majeski Toby Nuttleman
95 Derrick Griffin Kevin Crider
98 Daniel Hemric Jake Carswell
99 Casey Smith Casey Smith
99 J.J. Haley Bob Blount
90 Grant Enfinger Gary Crooks
147 Daniel Webster Mikey Toemess
3:32
51 TV Start Times

Friday – 6 p.m. CT/7 p.m. ET
Saturday – 2 p.m. CT/3 p.m. ET
Sunday – 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
3:32
The first 11 cars to come to the Room of Doom have all cleared tech with no issues.
3:31
Brad May’s car has been sitting idle on jackstands in its frontstretch pit area most of the day. The Allen Turner Snowflake 100 will take place Saturday night and can be viewed live on 51 TV pay-per-view.
3:31
Comment From bubba

did i miss it or did brad may not put in a practice lap today? He is going to win tonight if he is racing.
3:31
01- Travis Braden and 10- Steve Dorer clear tech.
3:31
3:30
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3:26
11- David Rogers clears tech.
3:25
Super Stocks and Modifieds are lined up for qualifying. Officials are going through making sure that all cars have transponders.
3:25
A long line of cars wait for qualifying. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:24
57- Austin Theriault and 56- Gus Dean clear tech.
3:23
Fans and crews cross the track into the pit area. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:22
Fans continue to make their way into the track to get their seats for tonight\’s qualifying action. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:21
3:21
7- Paul Shafer and 1-Mike Garvey clear tech.
3:20
3:20
Snowflake 100 Practice Times presented by Racecar Engineering

1 9 William Byron 16.664
2 42 Chad Finley 16.687
3 8 John Hunter Nemechek 16.703
4 45 Dwayne Buggay 16.801
5 28 Grant Quinlan 16.805
6 33 Dillion Oliver 16.810
7 43 Justin South 16.847
8 10 RS Senter 16.914
9 5 Dominique Van Wieringen 16.925
10 18 Korey Ruble 16.931
11 6 Lee Lanford 16.951
12 21 Riley Thornton 16.967
13 12 Harrison Burton 16.987
14 51 Zachary Knowles 16.992
15 98 Russell Fleeman 17.012
16 112 Augie Grill 17.014
17 42 Rick Crawford 17.024
18 97 Cole Anderson 17.026
19 71 Corey Deuser 17.035
20 84 Dylon Wilson 17.036
21 33 Dustin Smith 17.036
22 51 Perry Patino 17.043
23 13 Hunter Baize 17.048
24 23 Dalton Grindle 17.063
25 11 Willie Allen 17.069
26 9 Kurt Jett 17.070
27 29 Anderson Bowen 17.073
28 12 Dan Leeck 17.085
29 30 Bobby Knox Jr. 17.086
30 51 Christopher Bell 17.096
31 14 Ryan Luza 17.097
32 5 Bret Holmes 17.130
33 17 Chuck Tuck 17.144
34 04 Corey Roper 17.174
35 21 Larry Blount 17.188
36 7 Kyle Crump 17.191
37 3 Brennon Willard 17.196
38 56 Brandon Morris 17.199
39 5 Justin Wakefield 17.213
40 53 Kyle Ivey 17.224
41 29 Caleb Adrian 17.242
42 3 Jordan McCallum 17.245
43 10 Steve Dorer 17.280
44 20 Cole Rouse 17.284
45 4 Trevor McCoy 17.294
46 01 Derek Scott Jr. 17.295
47 41 Brayton Haws 17.318
48 4 Elliott Massey 17.345
49 89 Bobby Reuse 17.345
50 68 John Robicheaux 17.352
51 99 Wayne Niedecken Jr. 17.378
52 55 Ronnie Osmer 17.409
53 30 Rusty Sanford 17.416
54 17 Kurt Guillot 17.444
55 84 Jake Moore 17.465
56 82 Dana Bowers 17.559
57 129 Spencer Davis 17.822
58 08 Travis Nelson 17.996
59 55 Jared Smith 18.139
3:18
98- Daniel Hemric clears tech.
3:15
3:15
Cleared tech: 1- Tim Martin 83- Scotty Ellis 47- Jordan Sims
3:15
Chad Finley was P2 in today\’s final Snowflake practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:11
She is driving Scott Carlson’s No. 21 here this weekend. Cale Gale drove the car in last year’s Derby.
3:11
Comment From racefanatic

Who’s car is Johanna long in for the derby
3:11
Snowball Derby pre-qualifying tech has begun.
3:09
Superman crosses the start/finish line during practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:07
We will post a full list of Snowflake 100 practice times shortly.
3:07
1978 Snowball Derby winner Dave Mader III has not practiced his Super Stock yet due to a blown power steering pump.
3:05
Super Stocks pitted outside of the track are pulling in the turn two pit gate to get in line for qualifying.
3:04
Don\’t get in the way of this dog in the pit area. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:03
Snowflake 100 practice has concluded for the day. William Byron was fastest.
3:02
A dejected Larry Blount. (Speed51.com Photo)
3:02
Blount said he only brought one car here and this was it, so he’s done for the weekend. “I went down into the corner and the rear end just came around,” he said. “It bent the whole rear clip, so we are done.”
3:02
Dillon Oliver recently recorded a sixth fastest time.
3:01
Larry Blount’s crew looks over his damage (Speed51.com photo).
3:00
The view from the spotter\’s stand at Five Flags. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:59
Christopher Bell just ran his 50th lap during this one hour session.
2:58
William Byron jumps to the fastest car in this session. 16.664 seconds.
2:57
Track is live with cars in the remaining minutes. Christopher Bell, Dillon Oliver, Caleb Adrian, John Robicheaux, Corey Deuser, Chuck Tuck, Roger Reuse, William Byron, Anderson Bowen, and Brennon Newman run some laps.
2:56
Heavy left rear damage on Blount’s machine. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:54
2:52
YELLOW FLAG: Larry Blount crashes hard into the wall in turn two.
2:50
Fans are packing into Five Flags Speedway and we are still three hours to qualifying for the Snowball Derby. (Speed51.com photo)
2:50
Pre-qualifying tech for the Modified division is clear. No issues to report from Chief Technical Inspector Ricky Brooks.
2:50
The fastest Modified on the grounds in practice, Donnie Hamrac was the last open wheeled car to go through tech. (Speed51.com photo )
2:48
Chad Finley has gone to the top of the Pro Late Model charts.
2:48
Justin South is out for another run along with Dustin Smith, Russell Fleeman, and Korey Ruble.
2:47
R.S. Senter up to fifth on the charts.
2:45
Anderson Bowen is on the track. One of the fastest Snowball Derby drivers this week sits 15th on the Snowflake 100 charts.
2:43
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
2:43
2:41
Dana Bowers, Dalton Grindle, Steve Dorer, Grant Quinlan, Elliot Massey, Chuck Tuck, Dan Leeck, Bret Holmes, Caleb Adrian, and Brennon Willard all roll off onto the track.
2:40
Alabama native, Ryan Redmon will be one of the last Mods to roll through tech. (Speed51.com photo )
2:40
A number of Pro Late Models are lined up two by two at pit exit to go back out for the final half hour of Snowflake 100 practice.
2:31
Spencer Davis spun out off turn two to bring out that last caution. He said he didn’t hit anything and there is no damage to the car. “Just looped it,” said Davis.
2:31
Another to Southeast Modified standout, Billy Melvin. (Speed51.com photo )
2:31
We hope you enjoy all of the action. There’s nothing like being at Five Flags Speedway, but we’ll try to deliver the next best thing.
2:31
Comment From Robert.

Just Signed up for the PPV. with PayPal…. a cake walk. weekend Pass
2:30
Dwayne Buggay has been turning some very fast laps during his latest run. Climbs to second with a time of 16.801 seconds.
2:30
Justin South, who has been a contender the last few years in the Snowflake 100, is up to third fastest.
2:29
Jeff Letson is one of the top Modified competitors in the Southeast and will be strong again tonight. (Speed51.com photo )
2:27
Last night’s winner of the Sportsman feature at Five Flags Speedway, Mark Barnhill, was disqualified in post-race technical inspection. Chief Technical Inspector Ricky Brooks tells 51 that the team had relocated some of the front suspension parts on their No. 3 machine.

Brannon Fowler, who finished in the runner-up position, will inherit the win as a result of the disqualification.
2:27
Green flag is back out five minutes before a break for the gates to clear. Kyle Ivey, Zachary Knowles, Caleb Adrian, Travis Nelson, Chad Finley, and Chris Bell are among the cars out on the speedway.
2:26
2:26
YELLOW FLAG: a car has scraped the wall on the backstretch, but we do not see any noticeable damage on cars going by.
2:22
Dana Bowers is on the track once again trying to find speed in his Pro Late Model.
2:22
A veteran of the short tracks wars in the states of Texas, Joe Aramendia will be one to watch this evening. (Speed51.com photo )
2:20
Augie Grill has jumped to fifth on the Snowflake 100 charts.
2:19
Bubba Pollard and his team decided they aren’t going to practice their Pro Late Model today for the Snowflake 100 tomorrow. They practiced yesterday with it and will be back on track with it tomorrow.
2:19
About a half dozen Modifieds have already lined up in the frontstretch pit area for qualifying later on.
2:19
Yes. You can pay by PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.
2:19
Comment From MarySue

You can pay by CC though, correct?
2:19
A replay will be available at a later date.  Those who order the live PPV will have access to the replays.  
2:18
Comment From Kyle

I want to order the PPV but will not be home to watch it live. Is there a reply or recording option?
2:18
From Ontario to Florida, John Sarppraicone Jr., is strong no matter where he races. (Speed51.comphoto )
2:17
Daniel Hemric was third quickest in Snowball practice. He said it’s good to have speed, “but it’s not relevant until they drop the green flag in qualifying.”
2:17
51 TV Start Times

Friday – 6 p.m. CT/7 p.m. ET
Saturday – 2 p.m. CT/3 p.m. ET
Sunday – 12 p.m. CT/1 p.m. ET
2:17
2:16
Willie Allen cools down after running about 10 laps and is currently fifth fastest.
2:16
Yes. That is actually the preferred payment method. You can visit this link to purchase now: http://speed51.com/51livetv…
2:16
Comment From John.

Can you pay for this weekends PPV with PayPal ?
2:16
John Hunter Nemechek made a short run and is on the top of the chart. Fastest during open test a couple weeks ago, Grant Quinlan, is second followed by Minnesota driver Cole Anderson.
2:15
A long line of Modifieds wait to go through Pre-Qualifying Tech. (Speed51.com photo )
2:13
Rick Crawford, Brennon Willard, Caleb Adrian, and Dominique Van Wieringen join the group on the track.
2:12
Snowball Derby Practice Times presented by Racecar Engineering

1 26 Bubba Pollard 16.376
2 8 John Hunter Nemechek 16.376
3 98 Daniel Hemric 16.426
4 29 Anderson Bowen 16.434
5 29 Jeff Choquette 16.445
6 21 Johanna Long 16.452
7 95 Derrick Griffin 16.468
8 26 Preston Peltier 16.498
9 07 Corey LaJoie 16.500
10 31 Kyle Grissom 16.500
11 5 Dalton Sargeant 16.505
12 2 Donnie Wilson 16.525
13 18 Hunter Robbins 16.527
14 51 Erik Jones 16.532
15 51 Stephen Nasse 16.533
16 83 Scotty Ellis 16.534
17 12 Harrison Burton 16.550
18 43 Derek Thorn 16.551
19 99 Casey Smith 16.553
20 1 Mike Garvey 16.563
21 45 Dwayne Buggay 16.584
22 112 Augie Grill 16.592
23 88 Garrett Jones 16.597
24 129 Spencer Davis 16.598
25 2 Clay Rogers 16.600
26 90 Grant Enfinger 16.606
27 9 Chase Elliott 16.616
28 11 David Rogers 16.623
29 147 Daniel Webster 16.631
30 71 Johnny VanDoorn 16.653
31 5 Jerry Artuso 16.654
32 79 Kyle Bryant 16.656
33 7 Paul Shafer Jr. 16.669
34 42 Chad Finley 16.674
35 41 T.J. Reaid 16.677
36 47 Jordan Sims 16.678
37 56 Gus Dean 16.689
38 9 Mark Kraus 16.693
39 16 Jacob Gomes 16.705
40 01 Travis Braden 16.706
41 47 Chris Fontaine 16.721
42 5 Will Gallaher 16.726
43 3 Ross Kenseth 16.734
44 57 Austin Theriault 16.751
45 11 Logan Boyett 16.753
46 22 Josh Bragg 16.763
47 43 Dennis Schoenfeld 16.674
48 57 Cole Timm 16.769
49 42 Dennis Prunty 16.771
50 37 Brian Hoar 16.782
51 99 JJ Haley 16.787
52 4 Kyle Plott 16.796
53 91 Ty Majeski 16.827
54 10 Steve Dorer 16.857
55 88 Roger Reuse 16.890
56 98 Mason Mingus 16.942
57 67 Clay Jones 16.948
58 05 Baley Currey 16.989
59 12 Garrett Campbell 17.117
60 1 Tim Martin 17.276
61 30 Rusty Sanford No Time
2:12
2:11
Track is green. Brandon Morris, Brayton Haws, Chuck Tuck, Dillon Oliver, Ronnie Osmer, Bobby Knox Jr., John Robicheaux, Zach Knowles, Elliot Massey, Cole Anderson, and Corey Deuser are at speed.
2:10
Snowflake 100 Qualifying Order

1 55R Ronnie Osmer
2 97 Joey Polewarczyk, Jr.
3 41 Brayton Haws
4 84 Dylon Wilson
5 99 J J Haley
6 04 Corey Roper
7 9 Chris Dilbeck
8 20 Cole Rouse
9 12 Harrison Burton
10 08 Travis Nelson
11 23 Dalton Grindle
12 4 Elliott Massey
13 33 Dillion Oliver
14 11aa Willie Allen
15 99 Wayne Niedecken
16 53 Kyle Ivey
17 5 Dominique Van Wieringen
18 88 Garrett   Jones
19 11 Johanna Long
20 55 Jared Smith
21 21 Larry Blount
22 17 Kurt Guillot
23 5 Scooter   Grice
24 11 Stacey Crain
25 98 Russell Fleeman
26 51 Christopher Bell
28 51 Perry Patino
29 7 Kyle Crump
31 9 Kurt Jett
32 68 John Robicheaux
33 96 Rick Pollaro
34 42 Rick Crawford
35 71 Corey Deuser
37 11 Brad May
38 45 Dwayne Baggay
39 33 Dustin Smith
40 12 Justin Steiner
41 129 Spencer Davis
43 25 J.T. Schild
44 5 Bret Holmes
45 12 Dan Leeck
46 13 Kevyn Terry
47 14 Ryan Luza
48 28 Grant Quinlan
49 18 Korey Ruble
50 05 Bayley Currey
51 3 Jordon McCallum
52 8 John Hunter Nemechek
53 17 Chuck Tuck
54 21 Riley Thornton
55 89 Bobby Reuse
56 10 R.S. Senter
57 56 Brandon Morris
58 30 Rusty Sanford
59 112 Augie Grill
60 24 J.R. Bolden
61 22 Josh Bragg
62 97 Cole Anderson
63 10 Steve Dorer
64 43 Justin South
65 13 Hunter Baize
66 29 Caleb Adrian
67 29 Anderson Bowen
68 82 Dana Bowers
69 9 William Byron
70 01 Derek Scott Jr.
71 26 Bubba Pollard
72 51 Zachary Knowles
73 4s Trever McCoy
74 42 Chad Finley
75 3 Brennon Willard
76 5 Justin Wakefield
78 84 Jake Moore
79 30 Bobby Knox, Jr.
80 6 Lee Langford
2:10
All 34 Modifieds on the property will be sporting new \’shoes\’ for Qualifying. (Speed51.com photo )
2:08
Pro Late Models are now rolling onto the track for their final practice of the day.
2:07
2:06
One of the Super Stocks sits on jackstands in front of the track office (Speed51.com photo).
2:06
Doug Moff rolls out of tech and is good to go for Qualifying. (Speed51.com photo )
2:05
Snowflake 100 practice for the Pro Late Models is coming up next.
2:04
Daniel Hemric and Kenzie Ruston keep an eye on practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
2:03
Hamilton, Indiana invader, Brian Nester is heading to the infield to take his place in line in tech. (Speed51.com photo )
2:01
Bubba Pollard and John Hunter Nemechek sit at the top of the speed chart with the same exact time.
2:01
Checkered flag is out. The Snowball Derby practice session has concluded.
2:00
A flurry of activity in the Modified pit area. (Speed51.com photo )
1:59
It\’s a beautiful day at Five Flags Speedway for Super Late Model practice. (Speed51.com photo)
1:59
Chase Elliott and Logan Boyett continue on the track with only five laps remaining in practice.
1:58
The last of the Super Stocks rolls through tech as they are scheduled to Qualify at 3:00p.m. (Speed51.com photo )
1:57
1:57
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
1:57
Five minutes remain in the final practice prior to qualifying at 6:00p.m. CT, which can be viewed on 51 TV’s pay-per-view broadcast along with tonight’s Super Stock and Modified features. The intensity of qualifying is unmatched by any short track event in the country. Over 60 drivers and only 30 will qualify into the race on time.
1:57
The fastest man in practice climbs back aboard his race car (Speed51.com photo).
1:56
The SLM track record is 16.133 seconds set by Chase Elliott during qualifying for last year’s Snowball Derby.
1:56
Comment From oleminiracer

What’s the Super Late model track record?
1:55
Shafer, Braden, and Reaid making a couple laps.
1:51
Kenseth, Thorn, Choquette, Mingus, Timm, Gallaher, Enfinger, and Elliott are taking advantage of the remaining minutes of practice.
1:51
Ian Webster is the first Modified in line for Pre-Qualifying Tech. (Speed51.com photo )
1:50
We certainly have and continue to encourage that. The announcers at the track will be viewing our live replays, so we certainly encourage everyone at the race to do so as well.
1:50
Comment From Steve

Y’all should pass on the idea that even people at the track could purchase the ppv and watch replays on their tablet or phone. Sounds like a cool idea
1:49
2014 Run for the Gun Winner at Winchester Speedway, Kyle Purvis has made the trip from Columbus, Ohio to compete today. (Speed51.com photo )
1:49
Mike Garvey’s team has fixed their rear end issue from last practice and just made a quick run before he brought it back to the pit area.
1:49
Snowball Derby Qualifying Order presented by Racecar Engineering

 

1                         47                   Jordan Sims

2                         98                   Daniel Hemric

3                         7                         Paul Shafer, Jr.

4                         83                   Scotty Ellis

5                         99                   J.J. Haley

6                         1                         Tim Martin

7                         56                   Gus Dean

8                         11                   David Rogers

9                         01                   Travis Braden

10                   1                         Mike Garvey

11                   10                   Steve Dorer

12                   57                   Austin Theriault

13                   4                         Kyle Plott

14                   88                   Garrett Jones

15                   11                   Logan Boyett

16                   07                   Corey LaJoie

17                   21                   Johanna Long

18                   51                   Stephen Nasse

19                   26                   Bubba Pollard

20                   05                   Bayley Currey

21                   2W               Donnie Wilson

22                   2                         D.J. VanderLey

23                   51                   Erik Jones

24                   5                         Jerry Artuso

25                   112               Augie Grill

26                   29                   Anderson Bowen

27                   12                   Harrison Burton

28                   95                   Derrick Griffin

29                   18                   Hunter Robbins

30                   2                         Spencer Gallaher

31                   31                   Kyle Grissom

32                   43                   Derek Thorn

33                   12                   Garrett Campbell

34                   5                         Will Gallaher

35                   67                   Clay Jones

36                   43                   Dennis Schoenfeld

37                   99                   Casey Smith

38                   41                   T.J. Reaid

39                   79                   Kyle Bryant

40                   2                         Clay Rogers

41                   42                   Chad Finley

42                   22                   Josh Bragg

43                   42                   Dennis Prunty

44                   26                   Preston Peltier

45                   22                   Jeremy Pate

46                   7                         Casey Roderick

47                   8                         John Hunter Nemechek

48                   129               Spencer Davis

49                   5                         Dalton Sargeant

50                   47                   Chris Fontaine

51                   3                         Ross Kenseth

52                   90                   Grant Enfinger

53                   71                   Johnny VanDoorn

54                   16                   Jacob Gomes

55                   37                   Brian Hoar

56                   29                   Jeff Choquette

57                   9                         Chase Elliott

58                   811               Mason Mingus

59                   57                   Cole Timm

60                   9                         Mark Kraus

61                   45                   Dwayne Buggay

62                   91                   Ty Majeski

 
1:48
1:48
Augie Grill is being pushed toward pit exit to go out for another run.
1:48
Sticker run for Hemric. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:47
15 minutes remaining in final Snowball Derby practice.
1:46

Daniel Hemric@DanielHemric

With all the #SnowballDerby hype, everyone has forgot to mention how On Point the weather is this week here in Pensacola!!
1:46
1:46
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1:45
Garrett Campbell, Donnie Wilson, and Travis Braden are making mock qualifying runs.
1:45
Yes…Snowflake qualifying will be on 51TV on Saturday.

51TV Start Times
Friday, December 5 – 6:00p.m. Central (7:00p.m.-Eastern)
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00p.m. Central (3:00p.m.-Eastern)
Sunday, December 7 – 12:00p.m. Central (1:00p.m.-Eastern)
1:45
Comment From Loran Leech

Will Snowflake qualifying be on tv? If not, what time does the tv broadcast start tomorrow? Could you also post the order for Snowball Derby qualifying tonight?
1:44
LaJoie is back out, hoping to better his current eighth fastest speed.
1:42
Gomes, Gallaher, and Boyett on the track.
1:41

Daniel Hemric@DanielHemric

With all the #SnowballDerby hype, everyone has forgot to mention how On Point the weather is this week here in Pensacola!!
1:40
Bubba Pollard just matched Nemechek’s best time of 16.376 seconds.
1:39
A rare moment of serenity in the \’Room of Doom\’. However, Modifieds will be rolling through soon for Pre-Qualifying Tech. (Speed51.com photo )
1:38
The 48th car currently in practice is Roger Reuse, he is only 0.514 seconds behind Nemechek.  Top 53 are within 0.6 of the leader.  
1:38
Kyle Grissom, Cole Timm, Jeff Choquette, Mason Mingus, Gus Dean, Brian Hoar, Chris Fontaine, and Bubba Pollard have made their way onto the speedway.
1:37
1:37
Ross Kenseth is the first to head back out for the final half hour of practice prior to Snowball Derby qualifying.
1:35
Adjustments on Chad Finley\’s machine. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:35
Normally a picture like this would be seen at a local dirt track, but this is actually a Super Stock in the sand outside Five Flags Speedway (Speed51.com photo).
1:31
The track was quiet with activity, so the officials have used that opportunity to break and allow folks to cross.
1:30
Augie Grill is currently way down on the charts in 49th after repairing some damage this morning.
1:28
Current Top Five…

1 8 John Hunter Nemechek 16.376
2 98 Daniel Hemric 16.426
3 29 Anderson Bowen 16.434
4 29 Jeff Choquette 16.445
5 07 Corey LaJoie 16.500
1:27
LaJoie climbs to fifth on the charts.
1:27
Steve Dorer joins the small group on track, as there will be a break in five minutes to clear the gates.
1:27
Several teams made short runs then adjustments. (Speed51.com photo)
1:27
There\’s no time for teams to breathe during final Snowball Derby practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:25
Jones, Sims, Thorn, Jones, and Theriault are on the speedway.
1:25
Tomorrow at 2pm central.  
1:25
Comment From Billy

When is snowflake qualifying?
1:24
For the second day in a row, some of the cars in the divisions racing tonight are pitted outside turn one of the speedway (Speed51.com photo).
1:23
1:22
Casey Smith, Erik Jones, Garrett Campbell, and David Rogers all out for mock qualifying runs.
1:21
Current top 5: Nemechek 16.376, Hemric 16.426, Bowen 16.434, Choquette 16.445, Grissom 16.500.
1:21
John Hunter Nemechek and Daniel Hemric have bested Bowen’s time. Nemechek with a lap of 16.376 seconds.
1:20
Daniel Hemric, Kyle Bryant, Steve Dorer, Dalton Sargeant, and Jeff Choquette are out on the speedway.
1:19
Remaining Event Schedule – Snowball Derby Friday (All Times Central Time)

1pm Snowball Only Practice
2pm Snowflake Only
3pm Super Stock Qualifying
Modified Qualifying

6pm Snowball Derby Qualifying
7:45pm Pre-Race Ceremonies
8pm Super Stock & Mod B-Mains
Super Stock 50
Modified 50
1:19
Chase Elliott and JJ Haley are a blur through turns one and two. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:19
Teams are typically only making a handful of laps to serve as a mock qualifying, showing once again the importance of this evening’s qualifying session.
1:18
There will be very light Trackside Now updates when the PPV starts at 6pm tonight.  There will not be lap-by-lap updates.  The PPV will be the only live broadcast.  
1:18
Comment From ron caruso

will there be any coverage like we have going on now..
1:18
Chad Finley, Grant Enfinger, Ty Majeski, Daniel Webster, Travis Braden, Bayley Curry, Chris Fontaine, Jacob Gomes, Dennis Schoenfeld, Augie Grill, Corey LaJoie, and Johanna long are the next batch of cars out on the track.
1:17
51TV Start Times
Friday, December 5 – 6:00p.m. Central (7:00p.m.-Eastern)
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00p.m. Central (3:00p.m.-Eastern)
Sunday, December 7 – 12:00p.m. Central (1:00p.m.-Eastern)
1:16
Thursday’s fastest Anderson Bowen sets a best time of 16.434 seconds.
1:16
Kyle Grissom went to the top with a lap of 16.500 before heading pit side.
1:15
Kyle Plott, John Hunter Nemechek, Anderson Bowen, Donnie Wilson, Roger Reuse, Dwayne Buggay, Derrick Griffin, Tim Martin, and Clay Rogers have been sent out on the track.
1:15
The only live coverage will be 51TV live pay-per-view coverage all weekend long.  
1:15
Comment From John

will tonight’s racing be broadcast on the radio like in years past or it it only live TV coverage
1:14
1:13
Caution is out for the stalled car of T.J. Reaid. He has since gotten back going.
1:12
The intensity continues to heat up during the final Snowball Derby practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
1:11
Pollard jumps to third on the chart with a 16.547.
1:11
Mark Kraus, Steve Dorer,, Paul Shafer Jr., Jordan Sims, Erik Jones, J.J. Haley, Bubba Pollard, Stephen Nasse, and Kyle Grissom on track.
1:10
1:10
Cars are already posting their fastest times of the week. Dalton Sargeant just laid down a 16.505 lap time.
1:09
1:09
Modified Practice Times presented by Racer Engineering

1 8 Donnie Hamrac 17.838
2 00 Brandon Curren 17.880
3 30 John Heil 17.906
4 45 Billy Melvin 17.971
5 131 Jeff Letson 17.974
6 66 Logan Bearden 17.976
7 8 DJ Hoelzle 17.978
8 79 Joe Aramendia 17.987
9 11 Brian Nester 17.996
10 66 Ryan Redmon 18.014
11 13 Ian Webster 18.071
12 145 Rocky Rogers 18.091
13 13 Kyle Purvis 18.102
14 91 Jim Walls 18.109
15 46 Doug Moff 18.194
16 25 L.J. Grimm 18.207
17 10 Okie Mason 18.296
18 33 Jason Morman 18.302
19 71 Josh Goodwin 18.329
20 131 Parker Pugh 18.357
21 88 John Sarppraicone 18.359
22 17 Chris Cotto 18.401
23 14 Mike Maddox 18.487
24 5 Donald Crocker 18.509
25 0 J.C. Umschied 18.526
26 5 Michael Halbrooks 18.533
27 61 Dusty Jackson 18.560
28 01 Scott Gay 18.590
29 47 John Thomas 18.657
30 9 Chris Wagner 18.724
31 98 Robbie Cooper 18.744
32 57 Kyle Jarrett 19.082
33 101 Cameron Berry 19.683
34 88 Larry Hughes 20.870

 
1:09
Brian Hoar and Garrett Campbell join the fray.
1:08
Track is back to green.
1:07
Caution is briefly out for an official to get across the track.
1:06
Practice has commenced with Jeff Choquette, Logan Boyett, Austin Theriault, Chase Elliott, Casey Smith, Mike Garvey, Ross Kenseth, Josh Bragg, Garrett Jones, Grant Enfinger, Jacob Gomes, Spencer Davis, Mason Mingus, Dalton Sargeant, Ty Majeski, Clay Jones, T.J. Reaid, and Derek Thorn all on the track at the same time.
1:04
We anticipate many sticker runs to take place with this being the final opportunity for drivers to see what they have for qualifying this evening.
1:03
Several Snowball Derby race cars are lined up for practice all the way back to the inner oval pit area.
12:59
12:58
With just five minutes remaining until final Super Late Model practice for the 47th Annual Snowball Derby, we are back. Cars are lined up all the way from the beginning of pit road to past the start/finish line. Teams have one more practice until the intensity cranks up to 100 for time trials later this evening. We’ll have you covered right here during the full one-hour session, which is the first practice session for SLM’s only this week.
12:07
While the Modifieds continue to Practice, the staff of Speed51.com here in Pensacola, Florida is going to take this time to enjoy lunch. We’ll be back in just a short while with those Practice results as the transponders are working for the open-wheeled teams. We’ll have those Practice Results when we return from lunch.
12:07
12:07
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
12:07
We are currently in a holding pattern due to fluid cleanup on the track.
12:04
Racecars of all types can be found around the Five Flags property this weekend. (Speed51.com photo)
12:03
12:02
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Hamner Racing Engines. Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
12:01
11:59
Donnie Hamrac and Billy Melvin have been on the race track. They are the latest two Modified feature winners during Snowball Derby weekend.
11:58
51TV Start Times
Friday, December 5 – 6:00p.m. Central (7:00p.m.-Eastern)
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00p.m. Central (3:00p.m.-Eastern)
Sunday, December 7 – 12:00p.m. Central (1:00p.m.-Eastern)
11:57
The No. 9 of Brandon Jett is trailing smoke and the caution is out.
11:56
Spencer Gallagher just told Speed51.com that “the motor is fried” and that he is done for the weekend.
11:56
Comment From BC

Best wishes to all the Texans competing during the modified race at the Derby.
11:55
There are a few others that have gone through tech that are currently unidentified. We will work on updating the list as the information becomes available.
11:54
Modifieds Entry List

00 Brandon Curren
01 Scott Gay
5 Donald Crocker
5 Michael Halbrooks
8 D.J. Hoelzle
8 Donnie Hamrac
9 Kurt Jett
10 Okie Mason
11 Brian Nester
13 Ian Webster
13 Kyle Purvis
14 Mike Maddox
17 Chris Cotto
25 L.J. Grimm
30 John Heil
33 Jason Morman
45 Billy Melvin
46 Doug Moff
51 Zachary Knowles
57 Kyle Jarrett
61 Dustin Jackson
66 Logan Bearden
66 Ryan Redmon
71 Josh Goodwin
79 Joe Aramendia
88 Larry Hughes
88 John Sappraicone
90 Dave Nolan
98 Anthony Monroe
98 Robbie Cooper
99 Brandon Howell
131 Jeff Letson
45R Rocky Rogers
P131 Parker Pugh
11:54
11:54

Anthony Sergi@AnthonySergi20

It’s hard to study for my final tomorrow with @speed51dotcom trackside now of the#SnowballDerby .
11:53
SNOWFLAKE 100 BEST APPEARING CAR: The votes have been reset and it’s time to vote for the 2014 Snowball Derby Best Appearing Car presented bySpeed Media – Motorsports Design & Graphics  on  Speed51.com‘s Facebook Feed. Place your vote  for your favorite Snowflake 100 car as a comment to this photo today to determine which driver will be awarded the Snowflake 100 Best Appearing Car award in Saturday’s pre-race ceremonies with a product certificate from Speed Media.
11:52
Jeff Letson is the first Modified making laps on the speedway.
11:52
SNOWBALL DERBY BEST APPEARING CAR: Now with 11 finalists following this morning’s reset of the votes and one driver moving from the Snowflake to Snowball Derby Best Appearing Car list, it’s time to vote for the 2014 Snowball Derby Best Appearing Car for the Super Late Models. Vote now on Speed51.com’s Facebook Page for your favorite and the winner, which will receive a product certificate from  Speed Media – Motorsports Design & Graphics, will be named in Snowball Derby pre-race ceremonies Sunday.
11:50
The open-wheelers are lined up and ready to practice (Speed51.com photo).
11:50
Comment From tt

Hand Melvin the modified trophy!
11:49
11:48

Hayes Goodson@HGoodson16

@jBrooks92 @Jeffery_Nichols @casey_kelley how bout we just ride down to Pensacola?#SnowballDerby
11:48
Remaining Event Schedule – Snowball Derby Friday (All Times Central Time)

11:45am Modified Practice
1pm Snowball Only Practice
2pm Snowflake Only
3pm Super Stock Qualifying
Modified Qualifying

6pm Snowball Derby Qualifying
7:45pm Pre-Race Ceremonies
8pm Super Stock & Mod B-Mains
Super Stock 50
Modified 50
11:48
Modifieds will have Transponders on their machines for their 45-minute Practice Session.
11:47
A small line of crews and spectators waitng to cross back and forth. (Speed51.com photo )
11:46
Super Stocks Practice is complete. Modifieds will be rolling out here shortly as soon as the front and back gates are cleared of patrons.
11:44
11:44
36 Modifieds have already gone through tech by our last count.
11:43
A Super Stock has spun in turn two and has pulled to the infield. Track remains green for four more minutes.
11:43
Close to 30 Modifieds are already lined up on pit road stretching from the entrance to the track in turn one to almost turn four of the infield.
11:42
Logan Bearden. From Texas (Speed51.com photo).
11:41
Mike \”Mad Dog\” Maddox waits for Modified practice to begin (Speed51.com photo).
11:41
11:40

Michael Lira@1MichaelLira

I know it’s just practice, but @speed51dotcom does a great job of making it interesting, great coverage guys! #SnowballDerby
11:39
The wide variety of Sportsman cars also includes this one that sports a Bengal-type paint scheme. (Speed51.com Photo)
11:38
11:38
This Super Stock resembles an outlaw Late Model (Speed51.com photo).
11:38
Less than 10 minutes remaining in Super Stocks Practice.
11:36
A long line of Modifieds wait to head out for Practice. (Speed51.com photo )
11:36
Graham Baker\’s Camaro-bodied Super Stock. You can see this car race live tonight on 51 TV (Speed51.com photo).
11:34
11:33
51 staff as well as track officials are still hard at work gathering information on the Modifieds and Super Stocks drivers. As soon as we finalize those lists, we’ll pass them along.
11:32
While the Super Stocks continue to turn laps, the Modifieds teams are rolling out onto pit road for their lone Practice Session. Over 30 open-wheeled teams have been reported on the grounds.
11:31
A few Super Stocks continue on the track for the remaining 15 minutes of practice.
11:31
Plenty of food down in the pit area throughout Snowball Derby Weekend. (Speed51.com photo)
11:31
Brian Hoar takes a break from being behind the wheel of the No. 37 RPM Motorsports machine. (Speed51.com Photo)
11:29
Spencer Gallagher’s crew informs us that the team is fighting a skip in the engine. They are currently working on the car to solve the problem, but they tell us that they do not plan to perform a motor swap if the problem isn’t resolved during the final Snowball Derby practice.
11:28
Race Monitor will not record these times as these cars are not going to be receiving transponders until qualifying.
11:28
Comment From Ken Lane

Practice times are not showing up in my browser.
11:27
11:27
Every day during the 2014 Snowball Derby, Speed51.com will award the “Cool Under Pressure” Award, presented by Fluidyne. This award will go to the driver who kept his or her cool when the going got tough. The winner each day will receive a product certificate from Fluidyne. For more on all the performance cooling products available from Fluidyne, visit www.fluidyne.com.

Thursday’s “Cool Under Pressure” driver was Johnny Van Doorn simply because of his ability to keep his car away from disaster after getting big-time sideways in front of a big pack of cars in practice. VanDoorn’s car all but wrecked and several cars, including Corey LaJoie and Jeff Choquette, were right behind VanDoorn and narrowly averted disaster as well. But for keeping his car straight after being anything but, VanDoorn was Thursday’s “Cool Under Pressure” Award winner.
11:27
11:25
A diverse field of cars make up the  Super Stocks division here at Five Flags Speedway. (Speed51.comphoto)
11:23
Green Flag is back out for Super Stocks practice.
11:22
Yellow Flag for debris in turn four.
11:22
Like yesterday was the track Sportsman and Bombers, the Super Stocks do not have Transponders for Practice. However they will all be equipped with them for Qualifying and the 50-Lap Feature.
11:21
11:21
D.J. Vanderley was fastest among Snowball Derby cars. He said it felt good to be fastest in practice on qualifying day, but added “Nobody really got a clean lap in. It was all about how you caught traffic.”

Vanderley also said that he and his team are going to monitor how the temperature of the race track changes before the afternoon session to decide whether or not to even make a run.
11:21
Snowball Derby Practice Times presented by Racecar Engineering

1 2 D.J. VanderLey 16.490
2 42 Chad Finley 16.506
3 07 Corey LaJoie 16.554
4 51J Erik Jones 16.581
5 12 Harrison Burton 16.589
6 31 Kyle Grissom 15.599
7 9 Chase Elliott 16.605
8 18 Hunter Robbins 16.609
9 26 Bubba Pollard 16.632
10 29 Jeff Choquette 16.643
11 51 Stephen Nasse 16.646
12 2 Donnie Wilson 16.665
13 43 Derek Thorn 16.666
14 26 Preston Peltier 16.670
15 129 Spencer Davis 16.685
16 90 Grant Enfinger 16.686
17 95 Derrick Griffin 16.691
18 71 Johnny VanDoorn 16.705
19 42 Dennis Prunty 16.708
20 99 Casey Smith 16.725
21 22 Jeremy Pate 16.728
22 41 T.J. Reaid 16.731
23 88 Garrett Jones 16.756
24 21 Johanna Long 16.768
25 2 Clay Rogers 16.785
26 3 Ross Kenseth 16.789
27 147 Daniel Webster 16.789
28 112 Augie Grill 16.795
29 57T Austin Theriault 16.809
30 56 Gus Dean 16.827
31 37 Brian Hoar 16.829
32 11 Logan Boyett 16.852
33 5 Jerry Artuso 16.863
34 11 David Rogers 16.874
35 29 Anderson Bowen 16.879
36 43 Dennis Schoenfeld 16.879
37 16 Jacob Gomes 16.880
38 5S Dalton Sargeant 16.897
39 8 John Hunter Nemechek 16.908
40 9 Mark Kraus 16.911
41 91 Ty Majeski 16.915
42 22 Josh Bragg 16.928
43 98 Daniel Hemric 16.932
44 4 Kyle Plott 16.937
45 1 Mike Garvey 16.946
46 7 Paul Shafer Jr. 16.948
47 79 Kyle Bryant 16.963
48 05 Bayley Currey 16.975
49 45 Dwayne Baggay 16.978
50 01 Travis Braden 17.000
51 99 J.J. Haley 17.028
52 5 Wil Gallaher 17.029
53 98 Mason Mingus 17.088
54 10 Steve Dorer 17.103
55 88 Roger Reuse 17.119
56 47 Chris Fontaine 17.136
57 47 Jordan Sims 17.147
58 12 Garrett Campbell 17.201
59 57 Cole Timm 17.224
60 2 Spencer Gallagher 17.323
61 83 Scotty Ellis 17.370
62 1 Tim Martin 17.924
11:20
11:20
Snowflake 100 Practice Times presented by Racecar Engineering

1 98 Russell Fleeman 16.914
2 97 Joey Polewarczyk, Jr. 16.922
3 11 Willie Allen 16.945
4 8 John Hunter Nemechek 16.957
5 7 Kyle Crump 16.976
6 29 Anderson Bowen 16.984
7 51 Christopher Bell 17.008
8 01 Derek Scott Jr. 17.022
9 18 Korey Ruble 17.027
10 28 Grant Quinlan 17.045
11 97 Cole Anderson 17.071
12 10 R.S. Senter 17.114
13 17 Kurt Guillot 17.124
14 9 William Byron 17.132
15 33 Dustin Smith 17.135
16 5 Justin Wakefield 17.135
17 12 Harrison Burton 17.140
18 5 Bret Holmes 17.152
19 3 Jordan McCallum 17.171
20 43 Justin South 17.186
21 12 Dan Leeck 17.211
22 51 Zachary Knowles 17.226
23 04 Corey Roper 17.226
24 11 Brad May 17.240
25 13 Hunter Baize 17.241
26 30 Bobby Knox, Jr. 17.242
27 14 Ryan Luza 17.270
28 56 Brandon Morris 17.274
29 23 Dalton Grindle 17.278
30 21 Larry Blount 17.314
31 33 Dillon Oliver 17.331
32 71 Corey Deuser 17.339
33 5 Dominique Van Wieringen 17.345
34 21 Riley Thornton 17.348
35 51 Perry Patino 17.369
36 99 Junior Niedecken 17.370
37 82 Dana Bowers 17.370
38 42 Rick Crawford 17.423
39 9 Kurt Jett 17.436
40 17 Chuck Tuck 17.465
41 53 Kyle Ivey 17.465
42 29 Caleb Adrian 17.485
43 3 Brennon Willard 17.493
44 68 John Robicheaux 17.515
45 30 Rusty Sanford 17.520
46 6 Lee Langford 17.526
47 84W Dylon Wilson 17.550
48 5 Scooter   Grice 17.593
49 25 J.T. Schild 17.631
50 20 Cole Rouse 17.661
51 4M Elliott Massey 17.667
52 4 Trevor McCoy 17.846
53 08 Travis Nelson 17.904
54 55 Jared Smith 18.471
11:17
11:17
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
11:15
Super Stocks are now heading out onto the track for their one and only practice session of the day.
11:14
11:14
Each day during the Snowball Derby week, Speed51.com and Five Star Race Car Bodies will present the “Tested Tough Award” to the driver who overcomes the most adversity or battles back from some bad luck. Sunday, after the Snowball Derby, the annual 51 “Hal Goodson Award” will go to the driver “Tested Tough” in recognition of Goodson, who finished the Snowball Derby several years back with a car that was torn to pieces, yet still saw the checkered flag.

Thursday’s Five Star “Tested Tough” driver was Derek Thorn.

Thorn is no stranger to this award, having won it previously in recent Snowball Derby appearances after flipping in the Derby three years ago and seeing more bad luck in visits following. Thorn again broke several pieces beneath his No. 43 Super Late Model early in practice, but he rebounded to post sporty times later in the day during Thursday’s practice sessions, finishing sixth overall on the speed chart.

For his “Tested Tough” day Thursday, Thorn will receive a product certificate from Five Star Race Car Bodies.

Check back each day for the daily winners of the Five Star Tested Tough Award onSpeed51.com
11:14
The front and back gates are closing, we should be rolling momentarily with Super Stocks practice.
11:13
11:13
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Hamner Racing Engines. Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
11:11
51 staff is still hard at work gathering information on the Modifieds and Super Stocks drivers and as soon as we finalize those lists, we’ll pass them along.

As the Super Stocks roll out for practice, we’ll introduce them.
11:11
Russell Fleeman, who was fastest in Snowflake 100 practice, tells 51 that he is very happy with the speed that they have in their car this weekend. He says they plan to make a few adjustments to see “if they have anything else in the car” for the next practice session.

He added that the team will more than likely wait until Saturday to make a mock qualifying run.
11:10
A herd of Super Stocks, over 20 so far, are lined up on pit road waiting to head out for Practice.
11:08
Yes. They are working very hard on their primary car, so we have very little doubt that they will go to a backup at this point.
11:08
Comment From robert

Does it look like Augie will stay with his primary car?
11:05
11:05

KyleBuschMotorsports@KBMteam

Don’t miss a minute of the action from the #SnowballDerby! Order your PPV package now -> speed51.com/51livetv-event… pic.twitter.com/njbIBt6Jcj
11:03
Super Stocks are lining up on pit road for their one and only practice of the day.  
11:03
51TV Start Times
Friday, December 5 – 6:00p.m. Central (7:00p.m.-Eastern)
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00p.m. Central (3:00p.m.-Eastern)
Sunday, December 7 – 12:00p.m. Central (1:00p.m.-Eastern)
11:02
11:02
Remaining Event Schedule – Snowball Derby Friday (All Times Central Time)

11am Super Stock Practice
11:45am Modified Practice
1pm Snowball Only Practice
2pm Snowflake Only
3pm Super Stock Qualifying
Modified Qualifying

6pm Snowball Derby Qualifying
7:45pm Pre-Race Ceremonies
8pm Super Stock & Mod B-Mains
Super Stock 50
Modified 50
11:01
Each day, Vermont racer Brian Hoar will keep fans up to date on his first Snowball Derby experience in Speed51.com’s Derby Diary series. Here are the eight-time American-Canadian Tour champion’s thoughts on his Snowball Derby practice day Thursday.
11:01
Checkered Flag on the final combined Practice Session of the weekend for the Snowball Derby Super Late Models and Snowflake 100 Pro Late Models. From this point on, anytime either division hits the track, it will be separate.
11:01
Deuser, Baize, Gallagher, and Ivey complete their final lap to conclude the session.
11:00
Flagman signifying two laps to go in the session.
10:59
Pit road remains busy as this practice wind down. We just witnessed a near collision between Harrison Burton and Dwayne Buggay.
10:59
Chase Elliott pulls back to his pit area. He is seventh fastest in this session.
10:58
Russell Fleeman to the top of the Snowflake 100 Pro Late Model charts with a 16.914. Dropping Joey Polewarczyk Jr., to second quick.
10:58
“Send what you’ve got” is ordered from the officials as the last remaining Late Models in line head onto the speedway.
10:57
Jordan Sims has run 46 laps in this session, trying to find speed for his Super Late Model.
10:56
As both sets of Late Models wrap up this practice session. Super Stock teams are starting to line up for their lone 45 minute session which is scheduled for 11:00-11:45a.m.
10:56
ARCA Midwest Tour champion Ty Majeski. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:56
Wayne Niedecken Jr., Casey Smith, John Hunter Nemechek, Mason Mingus, Bret Holmes, Derrick Griffin, Bayley Curry, and Kyle Crump are just some of the cars trying to take advantage of the closing minutes in practice.
10:54
With just five minutes of Practice remaining, there’s a slew of cars waiting to go out lined up on pit road all the way to the infield turn one.
10:54
10 cars roll off onto the speedway. One of them is yesterday’s fastest Snowflake 100 driver Willie Allen.
10:53
Tools and parts are all over the ground in the Augie Grill pit as work continues on their machine. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:53
Mike Garvey and crew work to fix a broken rear end (Speed51.com photo).
10:52
Lee Langford, Clay Jones, and Elliot Massey now on the speedway.
10:51
2010 Snowball Derby winner Johanna Long is on the track.
10:50
10 minutes left in this practice session.
10:50
Grant Quinlan, Chuck Tuck, Dalton Sargeant, Stephen Nasse, Trever McCoy, and Steve Dorer make their way onto the surface.
10:50
10:49
Former Snowball Derby fast qualifier Bubba Pollard is on the track.
10:49
Speed51 founder Bob Dillner does prep for tonight\’s 51TV broadcast with his new state of the art Racing Electronics headset used in the Sprint Cup Series (Speed51.com photo)
10:48
Jacob Gomes is on the track. He comes from California to race here this weekend.
10:48
Taking in practice from pit road seems to be a treat for these fans (Speed51.com photo).
10:47
Super Late Model Top 5: VanderLey 16.490, Finley 16.506, LaJoie 16.554, E. Jones 16.581, Burton 16.589.

Pro Late Model Top 5: Polewarczyk Jr. 16.922, Fleeman 16.932, Allen 16.945, Nemechek 16.957, Crump 16.976
10:47
Derek Thorn, Mason Mingus, Johnny VanDoorn, Anderson Bowen, Cole Timm, Derek Scott Jr., Harrison Burton, John Robicheaux, Jeremy Pate, and Ronnie Osmer get up to speed as the track goes back to green.
10:47
Grant Enfinger is out of his car and watching practice from high atop the team hauler. (Speed51.comPhoto)
10:46
This header on the track is the reason for the caution (Speed51.com photo).
10:45
10:44
Willie Allen takes a peek under the hood of his machine. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:44
YELLOW FLAG: debris in turn four.
10:44
Kurt Guillot is showing some smoke on the frontstretch.
10:43
Hunter Robbins climbs aboard his No. 18. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:43
Crump, from Brighton, Michigan, has just five crew members. They’ve spent just about every penny they could to make it to Pensacola for the Snowflake 100. Crump says they’re limited on tires because they can’t really afford any more. He doesn’t have any expectations to win on Saturday but he’s thrilled to be in the top five. “Hopefully that means we can make the race,” said Crump. “If we make the race that would be awesome. That would be a win for us.”
10:43
Add Logan Boyett, Kurt Guillot, Cole Anderson, Bobby Knox Jr., and Dwayne Buggay to the list of drivers on the track.
10:42
Brennon Willard and crew discuss adjustments on their Pro Late Model. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:42
20 Minutes remaining in the last combined Practice for the Snowball Derby Super Late Models and Snowflake 100 Pro Late Models.
10:41
Kyle Crump was fifth on the speed chart for the Pro Late Models in that first session (Speed51.comphoto).
10:41
Speed51.com  is proud to host the 2014 Snowball Derby Best Appearing Car Award presented by  Speed Media – Motorsports Design & Graphics. Here are the 10 finalists for the Snowflake 100 Best Appearing Car Award as nominated by 51’s staff members.

Place your vote once per day in the comment section on the Speed51 Facebook Page.

The winner will receive a product certificate from  Speed51.com  and some  Speed51.com  swag. The Snowflake BAC winner will be revealed in pre-race ceremonies on for the Allen Turner Snowflake 100 on Saturday, December 6.
10:40
R.S. Senter, Justin South, and Spencer Davis now on the speedway.
10:40
Speed51.com  is proud to host the 2014 Snowball Derby Best Appearing Car Award presented by Speed Media – Motorsports Design & Graphics. Here are the 10 finalists for the Snowball Derby Super Late Model Best Appearing Car Award as nominated by 51’s staff members.

Place your vote once per day in the comment section on the Speed51 Facebook Page.

The winner will receive a product certificate fromSpeed51.com  and some  Speed51.com  swag. The Snowball Derby BAC winner will be revealed in Snowball pre-race ceremonies on Sunday, December 7.
10:39
Riley Thornton, Dominique Van Wieringen, Donnie Wilson, Paul Shafer Jr., J.T. Schild, Travis Braden, Ross Kenseth, Will Gallaher, Kyle Ivey, Dalton Grindle, and Brandon Morris on the speedway as practice returns to green flag conditions.
10:39
10:38
John Hunter Nemechek (8) and Jeff Choquette (29) negotiate the 1/2 mile high-banks in Pensacola, Florida. (Speed51.com photo)
10:36
Remaining Event Schedule – Snowball Derby Friday (All Times Central Time)

10am Snowball & Snowflake Practice
11am Super Stock Practice
11:45am Modified Practice
1pm Snowball Only Practice
2pm Snowflake Only
3pm Super Stock Qualifying
Modified Qualifying

6pm Snowball Derby Qualifying
7:45pm Pre-Race Ceremonies
8pm Super Stock & Mod B-Mains
Super Stock 50
Modified 50
10:36
Steve Dorer stays strapped into his No. 10 as his team makes adjustments. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:36
51TV Start Times
Friday, December 5 – 6:00p.m. Central (7:00p.m.-Eastern)
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00p.m. Central (3:00p.m.-Eastern)
Sunday, December 7 – 12:00p.m. Central (1:00p.m.-Eastern)
10:35
Mason Mingus, minus decals, stickers, anything, has rolled out the backup car after his car was involved in a practice crash yesterday. (Speed51.com photo)
10:34
Honey Bun Bacon Cheeseburger, anyone? (Speed51.com Photo)
10:33
Super Late Model Top 5: VanderLey 16.490, Finley 16.506, LaJoie 16.554, E. Jones 16.581, Burton 16.589.
10:32
Yellow Flag as the front and back gates are cleared.
10:32
Pro Late Models Top 5: Polewarczyk Jr. 16.922, Fleeman 16.932, Allen 16.945, Nemechek 16.957, Crump 16.976.
10:32
Both Kyle Busch Motorsports cars are on the speedway: two-time defending Super Late Model winner Erik Jones and Snowflake 100 driver Chris Bell.
10:30
One of these is not like the others. One of these doesn\’t have fenders. Watch the Modifieds live tonight on 51 TV (Speed51.com photo).
10:30
Austin Theriault, Rick Crawford, and Chase Elliott on track.
10:30
10:29
Less than five minutes from a brief pause in the action to clear both the front and back gates.
10:29
David Rogers, John Hunter Nemechek, Preston Peltier, Perry Patino, Daniel Hemric, Dalton Sargeant, Casey Smith, and Brad May are on the track.
10:28
A large contingency of people are in the Augie Grill pit working to fix the damage. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:28
A Derek Thorn crew member checks the alternator on the no. 43 (Speed51.com photo).
10:28
14-year-old Dustin Jackson made the long haul from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario/Canada to take part in the Modifieds portion of the Snowball Derby. (Speed51.com photo)
10:28
Mason Mingus is on the track without decals on the sides of his backup car currently.
10:28
Chase Elliott and Erik Jones wait on pit road to head out (Speed51.com photo).
10:27
Roger Reuse, Brian Hoar, and Stephen Nasse accelerate onto the track surface.
10:27
We have one driver in the field nicknamed, \”Superman\” but Oregon driver Dana Bowers prefers Batman. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:26
Jordan Sims, Cole Rouse, Russell Fleeman, Mark Kraus, Steve Dorer, and Hunter Robbins make their way on the speedway.
10:25
Chad Finley goes to P2 with a 16.506.
10:25
Grill (right) is out of his drivers suit and already under the car fixing the damage. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:25
Garrett Campbell is back out. Dustin Smith, T.J. Reaid, Korey Ruble, and Dan Leeck are on the track for the first time today.
10:24
Corey LaJoie to second quick at a 16.554.
10:24

Mike Muhlenhauer@muhlenhauer

It’s a beautiful day to watch some racing here in Pensacola today! So exciting to have so many future stars in one place! #SnowballDerby
10:23
Zach Knowles and Larry Blount are back out as Clay Rogers comes off the apron to get up to speed as well.
10:23
Grill tells 51 that there was a car under him going into three that just got loose and got into him. The team is working hard on fixing the right front suspension damage that occurred as a result of the contact.
10:23

Amy and Rob Liedel@raliedel

@speed51dotcom on the smart tv watching #SnowballDerby Friday. Good luck to CFR in qualifying today. pic.twitter.com/6hjJfkhmNb
10:22
Super Late Models Top 5: VanderLey 16.490, E. Jones 16.581, Burton 16.589, Grissom 16.607, Nasse 16.646.
10:22
Yellow has been lifted and Johnny VanDoorn, Scooter Grice, Will Gallaher, and Jordan McCallum join the aforementioned cars on the track.
10:21
Right front damage on the Grill machine. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:21
Tires will be ever so important today. (Speed51.com photo)
10:21
Corey LaJoie is first in line to go out as Bret Holmes, Rusty Sanford, Dennis Schoenfeld, Gus Dean, Corey Deuser, Chris Fontaine, and Kurt Jett continue to make laps at caution speed.
10:20
10:19
A full field of Super and Pro Late Models wait to head back out. (Speed51.com photo)
10:19
The car being towed back is two-time Snowball Derby winner Augie Grill’s.
10:17
YELLOW FLAG: A car has pounded the wall on the back straightaway.
10:17
10:15
Early fast time this morning belongs to D.J. VanderLey who went a 16.490.
10:14
Roll Tide! That\’s something you hear quite often when visiting the Gulf Coast. These folks down here sure enjoy their Alabama football. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:13
Spencer Davis has some fun while bringing the car back to the pit area (Speed51.com photo).
10:13
D.J. VanderLey, Erik Jones, and Harrison Burton have gone to the top of the board. VanderLey’s 16.490 was just a tick slower than Anderson Bowen’s fast time yesterday.
10:13
John Robicheaux, Stephen Nasse, Tim Martin, Ty Majeski, William Byron, Dana Bowers, J.J. Haley and Justin South are now out.
10:12
Chase Elliott is strapped into his car and the 2014 NASCAR Nationwide Series champion will be hitting the track for the first time today very shortly.
10:12
Derrick Griffin is on the track for the first time this morning as well as Mark Kraus and Chad Finley.
10:11
Bobby Knox Jr., Ryan Luza, Kyle Plott, R.S. Senter, Anderson Bowen, Erik Jones, Wayne Niedecken Jr., Harrison Burton, Casey Smith and D.J. VanderLey are all out turning laps.
10:10
Chase Elliott readies to make his first run of the morning (Speed51.com photo).
10:09
10:09
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
10:09
Grant Enfinger is currently quickest very early on in the session with a time of 16.686 seconds.
10:09
Jeff Choquette, Logan Boyett, Chuck Tuck, Steve Dorer, Josh Bragg and Elliott Massey are all on the track.
10:08
Last nights Snowball Showdown winner at Fast Eddies Fun Center, Kyle Plott, gives a thumbs up before going out for a run. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:08
John Hunter Nemechek has hit the track for the first time this morning. Mason Mingus is out as well in a backup car after his practice crash from yesterday destroyed his primary ride.
10:07
Van Wieringen made several practice runs yesterday and said that they were tight but were improving on it. She was 15th overall yesterday in Pro Late Model practice.
10:07
Corey LaJoie sits in his car while his crew works to get him ready for another run (Speed51.com photo).
10:07
Kyle Crump has joined the fray on the track and so has Cory Roper.
10:07
Kyle Ivey, Paul Shafer Jr., Brennon Willard, Jordan Sims, Grant Enfinger, Dominique Van Wieringen, Jacob Gomes, T.J. Reaid and Grant Quinlan have all rolled out.
10:07
Justin South talks to his crew before going on the track. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:05
Schoenfeld’s team had extensive work to do yesterday after an on track mishap and the car appears to be fixed nicely, now with a black rear clip rather than white.
10:04
Cars on the track are Chris Fontaine, Corey LaJoie, Garrett Campbell, Mike Garvey, Chris Bell, Caleb Adrian, Brian Hoar, Daniel Webster, TY Majeski, Travis Nelson, Bret Holmes , Cole Anderson, Larry Blount, Derek Scott Jr., and Dennis Schoenfeld.
10:03
Kenzie Ruston sits on an ATV to help push her boyfriend, Daniel Hemric\’s car down pit road (Speed51.com photo).
10:02
Race director Dan Spence says “let me have 15.” Track is green.
10:02
Spencer Gallagher strapped in for practice. (Speed51.com Photo)
10:01
Both front and back gates are now secure as cars will be rolling out momentarily.
10:01
Cars are now lined up before the start-finish line to get out on the track during this hour.
10:00
10:00
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Hamner Racing Engines. Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
10:00

Erik Jones@erik_jones

2 more hours of #SnowballDerby practice today until the most anticipated qualifying of the year begins at 7pm ET. #ejr51
10:00
\”Roll Tide\” says Grant Enfinger (Speed51.com photo).
9:59
Spotters are ready to go (Speed51.com photo).
9:58
Engines are fired on pit road as a plethora of cars are waiting in line to head out. They will be let out onto the track 15 cars at a time. Then when one or more pull off, the same amount of cars will be let out.
9:57
The morning practices will be a combined division practice. Super Late Models will get their first chance to practice by themselves after lunch.
9:57
Anderson Bowen pulls his gloves on (Speed51.com photo).
9:57
We are just five minutes away from the start of practice.
9:54

Brooke Storer@brookestorer9

It’s qualifying day here in pensacola for the #SnowballDerby
9:53
Erik Jones gets a bite to eat before hopping in the car (Speed51.com photo).
9:53
Less than 10 minutes away from Snowball Derby Super Late Models and Snowflake 100 Pro Late Models combined Practice.
9:52
2014 Houston Motorsports Park (TX) track champion Joe Aramendia’s Modified was just seen pushed down pit road back to its trailer.
9:52
The Modifieds aren\’t afraid to use the chrome horn and they will battle it out tonight on 51 TV. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:52
Brian Nester has made the trip from Hamilton, Indiana to compete in the Modifieds portion of the Snowball Derby Weekend, The veteran competitor in the Top Speed Modifieds Tour in the Midwest, who has 22 career wins in that series, is a multi-time winner of the Modifieds Snowball Derby Feature in recent years.
9:51
Lined up and ready for practice (Speed51.com photo).
9:50
9:50
One of the busiest places at Five Flags this week, the tire shack. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:49
Modified teams continue to make their way into the track. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:48
Mike Garvey, Brian Hoar and Daniel Webster have joined Fontaine on pit road waiting to head out for Practice.
9:48
Preston Peltier watches as his car goes through the referee. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:46
Chris Fontaine is already in line for practice. The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series veteran will be searching for more speed in attempt to make his first Five Flags Speedway start.
9:45
Super Stocks will get a 45 minute practice session starting at 11:00a.m., while the Modifieds 45 minute practice starts at 11:45a.m.

The 51 crew is hard at work obtaining the driver rosters for both divisions and those will be available as soon as they are finalized.
9:45
Just 15 minutes away from today\’s first practice session. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:44
The Mason Mingus No. 98 backup car goes through tech still without decals. (Speed51.com Photo)
9:43
9:42
Snowball Derby Super Late Models and Snowflake 100 Pro Late Models will be heading out for Practice at 10:00a.m. They will go for 60 minutes.
9:42
Lots of work happening at the tire mounting station (Speed51.com photo).
9:40
Last night’s winner of the Sportsman feature at Five Flags Speedway, Mark Barnhill, was disqualified in post-race technical inspection. Chief Technical Inspector Ricky Brooks tells 51 that the team had relocated some of the front suspension parts on their No. 3 machine.

Brandon Fowler, who finished in the runner-up position, will inherit the win as a result of the disqualification.
9:39
The Super Late Model belonging to Mason Mingus is being pushed back to its hauler. This is a backup car after a hard wreck Thursday afternoon when a piece of lead flew out in front of him and shot the 2013 ARCA Racing Series runner up into the wall.
9:37
Dalton Sargeant’s car is being pushed from the frontstretch pits to tech. History tells us that making sure having everything meet specifications is pivotal, as many times have been disallowed for various reasons in past years potentially making or breaking their Snowball Derby weekend.
9:32
9:31

Chad Finley@Chad_Finley

2 hours of Derby practice today and then the highly anticipated Pole qualifying for the#SnowballDerby Q Trim on agenda today!
9:31
Modified and Super Stock trailers are continuing to line up on the backstretch to park in the infield. It remains to be seen if it reaches capacity and select teams will have to pit outside turn one much like yesterday with the Bombers and Sportsman divisions.
9:29
The Snowball Derby Super Late Models and Snowflake 100 Pro Late Models will Practice together for the final time this weekend from 10:00-11:00a.m. Then for the rest of the weekend when both groups Practice they will be separate sessions.

Today the Super Late Models Final Practice before Pole Qualifying will go from 1:00-2:00p.m. The Snowflake 100 Final Practice before their day is done will go from 2:00-3:00p.m.
9:27
9:24
51TV Start Times
Friday, December 5 – 6:00p.m. Central (7:00p.m.-Eastern)
Saturday, December 6 – 2:00p.m. Central (3:00p.m.-Eastern)
Sunday, December 7 – 12:00p.m. Central (1:00p.m.-Eastern)
9:22
Modifieds are here and in tech. They will race tonight live on 51 TV along with the Super Stocks (Speed51.com photo).
9:20
9:20
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Liz Girl Logistics. Located in Walcott, Iowa, Liz Girl Logistics is a licensed and bonded freight shipping and trucking company running freight hauling business. They sponsor Jeff Choquette in Super Late Models and Caleb Adrian competing in Pro Late Model events across the United States. Visit www.lizgirllogistics.com today for more information.
9:20
The officials just let the drivers know how important it is to make sure their lead is secure on the car after a piece came off and caused Mason Mingus to crash in practice.
9:20
In addition, tonight is the headlining night for the Modifieds and Super Stocks. The Modifieds 50-lap main highlights the evening. while the Super Stocks 50-lap main will kick off the main events after Snowball Derby Qualifying.
9:17
Friday at the Snowball Derby is always one of the most crucial days in short track racing as 63 Super Late Model drivers will attempt to have a best lap fast enough to be among the top 30 and as a result be locked in for Sunday’s race.
9:17
Harrison Burton listens in at the driver\’s meeting (Speed51.com photo).
9:16
Chief technical inspector Ricky Brooks leads the driver\’s meeting from above the Room of Doom (Speed51.com photo).
9:15
9:15
Today’s coverage of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby is presented by Hamner Racing Engines. Hamner Racing Engines are built and maintained primarily for short track racing. They build Super Late Model motors for many different series including the ARCA CRA Super Series using Ford and Chevy engines. Click here to visit site
9:14
It\’s a beautiful morning here in Pensacola, Florida with just a few clouds in the sky. (Speed51.com photo )
9:14
The atmosphere outside is already electric with several Super Late Models parked outside their haulers preparing for some additional practice and mock qualifying runs this morning.
9:13
Event Schedule – Snowball Derby Friday (All Times Central Time)

8am Pits Open
10am Snowball & Snowflake Practice
11am Super Stock Practice
11:45am Modified Practice
1pm Snowball Only Practice
2pm Snowflake Only
3pm Super Stock Qualifying
Modified Qualifying

6pm Snowball Derby Qualifying
7:45pm Pre-Race Ceremonies
8pm Super Stock & Mod B-Mains
Super Stock 50
Modified 50
9:12
9:12
Good Morning and Welcome to Day III of the 47th Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola. Florida.  
9:11
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Trackside Now: Snowball Derby Friday at Five Flags (FL) – 12/5/14

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