Winchester, Ind. – California standout Derek Thorn has officially filed his entry for the 54th Annual Winchester 400, one of the crown jewels of Super Late Model racing. The grueling 400-lap classic is set for Sunday, October 12 at the legendary Winchester Speedway and will be sanctioned by the ASA STARS National Tour.
Thorn, from Bakersfield, California, is regarded as one of the best short track drivers from the West Coast. A Snowball Derby winner and six-time Spears Southwest Tour Champion, Thorn has built a career defined by consistency, speed, and dominance in big events. He is also a two time ARCA Menards Series West Champion and has won big events on the West Coast like the Summer Showdown at Evergreen Speedway, Winter Showdown at Kern County Raceway Park and the Madera Short Track Shootout at Madera Speedway.
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.
