Newton, NC – The stars of the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour and Southern Super Series are set to return to the iconic Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 22, and fans can now secure their seats with discounted advance sale tickets for the Ross & Witmer 255 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch.
With just one month to go before one of the most anticipated short track events of the season, fans can save $5 off race day pricing by purchasing in advance. Seniors and Military receive an even better deal with advance sale tickets priced at just $20.
The 2025 edition of the Ross & Witmer 255 marks the third visit by the ASA STARS National Tour to Hickory, and the series’ past visits have produced thrilling finishes. In 2023, Gio Ruggiero edged out NASCAR Cup Series star William Byron, while in 2024, Cole Butcher claimed victory over ’24 series champion Casey Roderick.
Now, Butcher leads the ASA STARS National Tour standings by 50 points over his Donnie Wilson Racing teammate Gavan Boschele. Rounding out the current top five in points are Stephen Nasse, Matt Craig, and Carson Brown.
Also expected to compete in this star-studded event are Platinum by Rackley full-timers including: Bubba Pollard, Austin Nason, Derek Thorn, Kyle Steckly, Derek Kraus, Dawson Sutton, George Phillips, Chase Pinsonneault, Ty Fredrickson, and Johnny Sauter. Several other part-timers have already entered the event as well.
Fans will also be treated to action from the exciting INEX Legends division, making for a full night of racing at one of the Southeast’s most historic short tracks.
Ross & Witmer 255 Presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Hickory Motor Speedway – Newton, NC
Get advance sale tickets now at https://bit.ly/HickoryTix
Save $5 off race day price
Seniors & Military: Just $20 in advance
Don’t miss your chance to witness the best in Super Late Model racing take on the famed .363-mile bullring at Hickory. The race to the checkered flag — and the 2025 championship — is heating up!
For event updates, ticket info, and more, visit:
starsnationaltour.com
www.hickorymotorspeedway.com
Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour
Founded by Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent, The Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour for pavement Super Late Model stock cars debuted in March 2023.
The Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour is a twelve-race championship series, offering a $100,000 point fund. The tour will visit 12 different racetracks in 8 states in 2025, with the season beginning in February during Florida Speedweeks and concluding in early November at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
For those unable to attend an event, live coverage of each of the 12 events can be found on Track TV in addition to each event being re-broadcast on MavTV.
Track Enterprises (TE) is a racing Promotions Company based in Illinois, which owns and operates the ASA STARS National Tour. In addition to the Appalachian Sucker Punch STARS National Tour, Track Enterprises owns and operates Championship Racing Association (CRA) and the ASA Midwest Tour. TE also has a strategic alliance with the ASA Southern Super Series.
ASA Branded Tours
ASA Branded Tours encompasses four (4) pavement super late model racing series operating under the Track Enterprises banner, and under the ASA Brand via a licensing agreement for logo and IP Rights. ASA Branded Tours include the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour; the ASA CRA Super Series; The ASA Midwest Tour and the ASA Southern Super Series.
Track TV
Track TV is the official streaming partner of the ASA STARS National Tour, ASA Midwest Tour, ASA Southern Super Series, CRA Super Series, CRA JEGS All Star Tour, CRA Street Stocks, CRA Late Model Sportsman, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Big 8 Late Model Series and Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway plus more! Subscribe today at tracktv.com
