Macon, IL (November 28, 2022) – The Snowball Derby, which attracts racers and fans alike from all over America, is the biggest Super Late Model race in the country. What better way to get the word out about the STARS National Tour than to interact with all of them at this year’s Snowball Derby, December 2-4, at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL.
The series will be on site in the fan-friendly midway at the famed track in the Panhandle of Florida from Friday through Sunday of the Snowball Derby event. Fans and racers are encouraged to stop by to learn more about the new national Super Late Model series set to debut in 2023. Several series officials will be attending STARS midway location throughout the weekend.
“We want to make sure everyone has the opportunity to stop by and discuss things with us, whether they have a thought regarding a process or rule, or someplace they would like to see us visit in the years to come,” said Joe Balash, Director of Race Operations. “We look forward to seeing everyone at Five Flags Speedway and to meet some new people that we have not had the pleasure of speaking with.”
The schedule for the inaugural series in 2023 is tentatively set to be announced at the PRI Show in Indianapolis, IN (December 8 – 10).
The STARS National Tour will be a 10-race series in 2023, visiting the premier paved short tracks in the United States. A national champion will be crowned in November of 2023 at the All-American 400 at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway (TN). A $100,000 championship point fund (minimum) has been confirmed, which will pay the top ten in final standings, including a $25,000 to the series champion.
Track Enterprises, a Racing Promotions Company based in Illinois, will operate the STARS National Series. It announced the acquisition of the CRA sanctioning body in January and followed that up with the purchase of the ARCA Midwest Tour in July. In October, Track Enterprises President, Bob Sargent announced a partnership with the Southern Super Series which set the table for the formation of the STARS National Tour.
The first meeting for car owners and drivers was held Friday, October 28 during this year’s All American 400 weekend at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
The STARS National Tour will also have a presence at the Performance Racing Industry Show at the Indianapolis Convention Center in Indiana from December 8-10. Please stop by booth #7150 for more information about the national Super Late Model series in 2023.
STARS National Series
The highly-anticipated STARS National Series will debut in 2023 for Super Late Model racing in America. Announced in October, many of the best drivers in America are expected to compete in the 10-race national tour with a minimum $100,000 point fund.
The national series is made up of three races from each of the regional Super Late Model Series under the Track Enterprises banner; the ARCA / CRA Super Series, the ARCA Midwest Tour and the Southern Super Series. The championship event will be the All-American 400 at the Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway in Tennessee.
For more information, please visit the series website at starsnationalseries.com, or be sure to follow the series on social media (Facebook: STARS National Series | Twitter: @racewithstars | IG: @starsnational).
