Show Us Your Flag: Snowball Derby Introduces New Bonus Program

The landmarks of what makes Pensacola, Florida, the city of Five Flags can be seen in all 300 laps of the Snowball Derby. As the field swings around the third turn, the five flags of the five nations that have ruled over Pensacola are waving as the Super Late Models circle back to the home stretch. The history of flags reaches far back, further than the Snowball Derby, as Pensacola was settled in 1559.

This year, the staff at Five Flags Speedway are encouraging drivers to add a sticker or decal of their state flag to their roof in front of their names to show where they are from. The highest-finishing driver with a state flag or county flag decal next to their name on the roof above the driver's door will receive an extra $1,000.

“Each year we continue to be impressed with the travel that drivers do to be a part of the Snowball Derby,” said track General Manager Tim Bryant. “Years ago, it was a bunch of guys from Florida and some outsiders, but now it’s Minnesota, Wisconsin, California, New Hampshire, Virginia, Washington; the list is growing each year, and we want drivers to represent themselves and where they are from.”

In 2025, the Snowball Derby featured drivers from 16 different states and two Canadian provinces. This does not include drivers who did not make the main event or drivers running in the support divisions.

With the extra flags on their cars, they will all still be chasing the checkered flag and the $50,000 payday as the winner of the Snowball Derby. The Snowball Derby gets underway with rig parking on Wednesday, December 2nd.

The action heats up with a full day of practice on Thursday, December 3rd. This all leads into the first round of feature events on Thursday night for the Pro Trucks, Street Stock, and Pure Stock divisions.

From there, Snowball Derby qualifying will take place on Friday, December 4th after another full day of practice. The nightcap will feature The Modifieds of Mayhem and the Crown Stock Invitational.

Saturday, December 5th is a busy day as teams have one last chance to find speed before the last chance races and the Snowflake 125 that night. The Outlaws will finish off the night with a 75-lap dash.

Snowball Derby Sunday will close out the week with the green flag taking place at 1 pm CT.

-Five Flags Speedway Release
-Photo credit: Will Bellamy