(Pensacola, FL) – Bakersfield, CA native Buddy Shepherd is entered for the Sunshine State 200 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch at Five Flags Speedway on Sunday March 23rd.
Shepherd is one of the top drivers in the southwest region. He’s the defending Champion of the SPEARS Southwest Tour picking up two wins during the season both at Kern County Raceway Park. Shepherd is also a former winner of the Madera Short Track Shootout. Last season Shepherd ran at Five Flags Speedway in ASA Southern Super Series competition and finished 8th.
The Sunday, March 23rd matinee will conclude the weekend as the top Super Late Model drivers in the country will square off in the ASA STARS National Tour Sunshine State 200. The event is a combination race with the ASA Southern Super Series and the track’s Blizzard Series. Qualifying will be at 12:00 pm CT, autograph session at 12:45 pm CT, and racing at 2:00 pm CT.
Last year’s opening weekend saw great racing for all three days and fans can catch the whole weekend this year for a special price of just $60 for a three-day ticket. Single day tickets are also available for reserved and general admission seating.
To reserve your seats to an action-packed weekend of great entertainment, visit bit.ly/5FlagsMarch. To reserve camping spots for the weekend, call 850-944-8400. Advance sale pit passes are available on the Pit Pay app.
Can’t make it to the track on Race Day? No worries! Our friends at tracktv.com will have flag to flag coverage of the Sunshine State 200.
For more information on the weekend of racing, visit www.5flagsspeedway.com, www.arcaracing.com, or starsnationaltour.com.
