(New Smyrna, FL) – Kole Raz has officially entered the Sig Sauer Academy Clyde Hart Memorial presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch at New Smyrna Speedway, adding a proven winner from the west coast to the event’s growing entry list. Raz is a two-time winner of the Chilly Willy at Tucson Speedway and a former winner of the Summer Showdown at Evergreen Speedway, with additional victories at both Colorado National Speedway and The Bullring at Las Vegas. Last season with the ASA STARS National Tour Raz finished 8th in the Redbud 400 at Anderson Speedway.
The Clyde Hart Memorial is one of the premier events at New Smyrna Speedway, contested annually during the World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing. The event honors Clyde Hart, the founding father of New Smyrna Speedway, whose vision and leadership helped establish the facility as a cornerstone of short track racing in Florida. The two-day format begins on Monday, February 9, featuring Practice, Hamke Pole Qualifying, and the Last Chance Race. Also racing on Monday are the Tour Type Modifieds, Pro Late Models and the 602 Modifieds. Tuesday, February 10, will see the 27th running of the prestigious 200-lap Clyde Hart Memorial main event, drawing top Super Late Model teams from across the country to one of the most historic venues in short track racing.
ASA STARS National Tour
The ASA STARS National Tour is one of the premier Super Late Model touring series in the United States, showcasing elite drivers and teams at some of the most iconic short tracks in the country. Owned and operated by MDM Promotions, the series continues the long-standing tradition of ASA-sanctioned racing while delivering a national platform for top-level competition. The ASA STARS National Tour is committed to competitive excellence, strong partnerships, and preserving the heritage of short track racing while building for the future.
