(Newton, NC) – NASCAR Cup Series driver Chase Elliott is set to make a special appearance in the upcoming Ross & Witmer 255 at Hickory Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 22. The event, presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch, is part of the ASA STARS National Tour and Southern Super Series.
Elliott, a 19-time NASCAR Cup Series race winner and 2020 Cup Series champion, will be piloting a late model entry in the 255-lap feature event. The race marks a return to short-track racing for the Dawsonville, Georgia, native, who has previously competed in events, including last year’s running of the Tar Heel 250. Elliott is a former winner of events like the All American 400, Winchester 400 and he’s a two time winner of the Snowball Derby.
The Ross & Witmer 255 is expected to attract a competitive field of drivers, with Elliott’s participation adding to the excitement. Other notable drivers include Cole Butcher, Bubba Pollard, Stephen Nasse, Derek Thorn, Johnny Sauter, Ty Fredrickson, Carson Brown, George Phillips, Gavan Boschele, Dawson Sutton, Chase Pinsonneault, Derek Kraus, Austin Nason and Kyle Steckly.
Former NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kevin Harvick will also be on hand serving as Grand Marshal for the event. Over the course of his Cup Series tenure, he amassed 60 career victories, ranking him among the top 10 all-time winners in NASCAR’s premier division. Harvick also scored two NASCAR Xfinity Series championships and totaled over 100 wins across NASCAR’s top three national touring series. Known as one of the sport’s most respected and media-savvy veterans, his presence at Hickory continues his deep-rooted connection to grassroots motorsports.
Tickets for the event are available now, with advance sale discounts offering $5 off race day pricing. Seniors and military personnel can purchase tickets for just $20 in advance. For more information and to secure your tickets, visit https://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
