(New Smyrna, FL) For one Tuesday in February, all eyes will be on the historic half-mile just outside of Daytona, Florida. A track that was built with high-speed short track racing in mind, has now become the springboard for many that will be racing at Daytona International Speedway just a few days later. New Smyrna Speedway’s World Series of Asphalt will once again be the place to be for short track racers, fans, and others in the racing industry for 9 Nights of racing.
The Clyde Hart Memorial race hasn’t always been a part of the World Series of Asphalt, it was previously held in July prior to the summer race at Daytona. However, due to the unpredictable July summer weather in Florida, the decision was made to move the Clyde Hart Memorial and make it a part of the World Series of Asphalt event in February.
This season the ASA STARS National Tour will kick off their 2025 campaign on February 11th at New Smyrna Speedway for the 26th running of the Clyde Hart Memorial. Since the Inaugural event in 1999 there have been 14 different winners and only 1 rainout with the legendary TM Ranch Number 11 car driven by the late David Rogers winning the Inaugural event back in 1999. Wayne Anderson is a 5-time event winner with wins in 2000, 2004, 2005, 2008 and 2011. Other notable drivers include 4-time event winner Jeff Choquette who won in 2010 and then won three in a row in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Tim Russell has won the Clyde Hart Memorial 3-times with wins in 2006, 2009 and 2015. Short track veteran Stephen Nasse added his name to the record books in 2020 while NASCAR Cup Series Driver William Byron became a 2-time winner with back to back wins in 2022 and 2023. Last season saw fan favorite Bubba Pollard get by Ty Majeski in the late stages of the race and pull away from the field to claim his first Clyde Hart Memorial Victory.
The 2025 edition of this event honoring New Smyrna Speedway’s Founding Father is going to be a ‘can’t miss’ event with short track STARS from all over the country. The race will be twice as long as the normal distance with the STARS National Tour running the signature 100 mile race or 200 laps around the ½ mile at New Smyrna Speedway. Will someone new add their name to the Clyde Hart Memorial winner list, or will we see a repeat winner? Find out live and in person Tuesday, February 11th for the 26th running of the Clyde Hart Memorial.
- Event Details:
- Date: Tuesday February 11th
- Location: New Smyrna Speedway, New Smyrna Beach, FL
- Time: Qualifying 4:30, On Track Autograph Session 6:30, Racing 7:30
- Tickets: starsnationaltour.com/event/stars-021125/
Past Clyde Hart Memorial Winners
1999 – David Rogers
2000 – Wayne Anderson
2001 – Mike Fritts
2002 – Travis Kittleson
2003 – Mike Fritts
2004 – Wayne Anderson
2005 – Wayne Anderson
2006 – Tim Russell
2007 – Sam Watts
2008 – Wayne Anderson
2009 – Tim Russell
2010 – Jeff Choquette
2011 – Wayne Anderson
2012 – Rich Clouser
2013 – Daniel Keene Jr.
2014 – Steve Wallace
2015 – Tim Russell
2016 – Brad May
2017 – Jeff Choquette
2018 – Jeff Choquette
2019 – Jeff Choquette
2020 – Stephen Nasse
2021 – Rained Out
2022 – William Byron
2023 – William Byron
2024 – Bubba Pollard
ASA STARS National Tour
Founded by Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent, The ASA STARS National Tour for pavement Super Late Model stock cars debuted in March 2023.
The ASA STARS National Tour is a twelve-race championship series, offering a $100,000 point fund. The tour will visit 12 different race tracks in 8 states in 2025, with the season beginning in February during Florida Speedweeks and concluding in early November at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
For those unable to attend an event, live coverage of each of the 12 events can be found on Track TV in addition to each event being re-broadcast on MavTV.
Track Enterprises (TE) is a racing Promotions Company based in Illinois, which owns and operates the ASA STARS National Tour. In addition to the STARS National Tour, Track Enterprises owns and operates Championship Racing Association (CRA) and the ASA Midwest Tour. TE also has a strategic alliance with the ASA Southern Super Series.
ASA Branded Tours
ASA Branded Tours encompasses four (4) pavement super late model racing series operating under the Track Enterprises banner, and under the ASA Brand via a licensing agreement for logo and IP Rights. ASA Branded Tours include the ASA STARS National Tour; the ASA CRA Super Series; The ASA Midwest Tour and the ASA Southern Super Series.
