West Michigan’s Shotko Motorsports (SMS) is announcing today that Travis Braden will drive the No. 69 Pro Late Model powered by Melton McFadden Insurance Agency, for the newly formed partnership between Shotko Motorsports and Scott Melton, for the highly anticipated 57th annual Snowball Derby weekend at the 5 Flags Speedway. Travis Braden, 2x CRA Super Series Champion and 2019 Snowball Derby Champion, is known for his skill on and off the track. As a current setup mechanic for the Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 team, Braden has a drive to win and a deep understanding of the car to get it to victory lane.
The West Virginian native is no stranger to the prestigious event, “The Snowball Derby holds a special place in my heart. It’s been a while since I last raced in the Snowflake 100, and I’m excited to pilot the Shotko Motorsports entry this year.
“Evan is a fierce competitor–as both a driver and owner–with a lot of grit, and I believe that will show on race day. I hope we can put on a great show for the fans & bring home the Bill Bryant trophy,” said Braden.
Evan Shotko, Crew chief and Owner of Shotko Motorsports said, “We’re very excited to add Travis to the Shotko Motorsports family. Having raced against him myself, I’ve known Travis to be a hard, clean, and strategic racer. We both come from the same kind of background in racing, with the same drive to win and a hands-on knowledge of the car on a mechanical level that will set us apart from the competition.”
Don’t miss any of the action of this year’s 57th Annual Snowball Derby presented by FloSports. Secure your tickets early and purchase them online today. Fans unable to make the trip to Pensacola, Florida can watch the week’s events live on FloRacing.
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