(Newton, NC) – Renowned Super Late Model driver Derek Thorn is set to compete in the Ross & Witmer 255 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch, on Thursday, May 22, at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway.
Thorn, a native of Bakersfield, California, is competing full-time in the 2025 ASA STARS National Tour under the Platinum Program presented by Rackley Roofing and Track Enterprises, driving the #96 Super Late Model for Highlands Motorsports. He’s a six time Series Champion in the Spears Southwest Tour and has won big events like the Winter Showdown, Madera Short Track Shootout, and the coveted Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway.
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 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
