Winchester, IN – North Carolina’s George Phillips, one of the rising young stars in short track racing, has officially entered the 54th Annual Winchester 400, scheduled for Sunday, October 12 at the historic Winchester Speedway. The 400-lap crown jewel, sanctioned by the ASA STARS National Tour, is regarded as one of the most grueling and prestigious events in all of Super Late Model racing.
Phillips has had several strong runs in his Rookie season with the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour. He has already recorded five top-10 finishes, including a season-best fourth-place run at New Smyrna Speedway. Before joining the tour, Phillips was the Carolina Pro Late Model Series Champion and has found Victory Lane in Pro Late Model action, including the Pro Late Model 100 at the Florida Governor’s Cup weekend in 2024 and a triumph at Montgomery Motor Speedway in the Show Me The Money Pro Late Model Series.
The 54th Running of the Winchester 400 presented by Vore’s Welding and Steel takes place on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Winchester Speedway. Racing action kicks off on Friday night with the CRA JEGS All Stars Tour while Saturday features ASA STARS National Tour Practice, CorvetteParts.Net Pole Qualifying as well as racing action including the Modifieds, CRA Street Stocks and CRA Late Model Sportsman. Tickets are available now by clicking here.
About the Winchester 400
First run in 1970, the Winchester 400 has become one of the crown jewel events in Super Late Model racing. The 400-lap race at the legendary Winchester Speedway in Indiana is known for its blazing speeds on high banks and a winner’s list that includes legends such as Bob Senneker, Mark Martin, Rusty Wallace, Mike Eddy, Kyle Busch, Erik Jones, and Chase Elliott. Now part of the ASA STARS National Tour, the event continues its tradition of bringing together the best short track drivers in the country for an unforgettable showdown each October.
