Pensacola, FL – The wait is almost over as the season-opening weekend at Five Flags Speedway is now just one week away, highlighted by the Sunshine State 200 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch on Friday–Saturday, March 13–14.
The marquee Super Late Model event will once again serve as the second race of the 2026 season for the Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour, bringing some of the best drivers in pavement racing to the Gulf Coast.
The Sunshine State 200 will be a major combination event featuring:
- Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour
- ASA Southern Super Series
- Deep South Cranes Blizzard Series
A strong field of Super Late Models has already entered for the Sunshine State 200, with teams from across the country preparing to compete in one of the premier early-season races in the nation. The full entry list will be released soon.
ASA STARS Season Already Underway
The 2026 ASA STARS National Tour season opened this week at New Smyrna Speedway in front of a near-capacity crowd as 32 Super Late Models took the green flag.
Seventeen-year-old Carson Brown scored the victory in just his second season with the series, setting the stage for an early-season championship battle that now shifts to Pensacola for the Sunshine State 200. Brown carried his momentum over to his first ARCA start, claiming a win in Phoenix this week.
Ticket Information
Advance sale discounted tickets are now available for fans wanting to secure their seats early for the Sunshine State 200 weekend.
Fans can purchase tickets through the Ticket Hoss platform.
To purchase tickets:
- Download the Ticket Hoss app from the Apple App Store or Google Play
• Create an account in just minutes
• Search for the Sunshine State 200 event
• Select reserved or general admission seating
Ticket link:
https://tickethoss.com/event/1418
Fans are encouraged to purchase early and take advantage of advance-sale pricing before race week arrives.
Weekend Schedule Highlights
Friday, March 13 – Five Flags Speedway Season Opener
Opening night of the 2026 season at Five Flags Speedway will feature:
- Super Late Model practice
- Outlaws
- Crown Stocks
- Allison Legacy Cars
Saturday, March 14 – Sunshine State 200
One of the early-season crown jewels of Super Late Model racing.
Schedule
- Grandstands Open: 10:00 AM
- Super Late Model Qualifying: 11:00 AM
- Driver Autograph Session: 11:45 AM
- Pre-Race Ceremonies: 12:25 PM
- Green Flag: 1:05 PM
Event History
The 2026 running marks the fourth appearance for the ASA STARS National Tour at Five Flags Speedway.
Past winners include:
- Casey Roderick – 2023 (Inaugural Event Winner)
- Cole Butcher – 2024
- Cole Butcher – 2025
Butcher went on to secure the 2025 ASA STARS National Tour championship, further cementing the importance of the Sunshine State 200 as an early-season proving ground.
More Information
More event information, entry lists, and updates will be released in the coming days as race weekend approaches.
Fans can learn more about the event at:
With a stacked Super Late Model field, multiple premier touring series, and one of the most historic venues in short track racing, the Sunshine State 200 weekend promises to deliver two exciting days of racing action on Florida’s Gulf Coast. 🏁
