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Five Flags Speedway officials have announced Saturday's racing activity has been postponed due to inclement weather.
The Snowball Derby Last Chance Qualifier will now take place on Sunday at Noon CT/1 p.m ET, prior to the start of the 56th Annual Snowball Derby presented by Hooters. Pre-race festivities for the Snowball Derby will take place following the Last Chance Qualifier, with the race beginning at approximately 2 p.m CT.
The Allen Turner Snowflake 100 and Faith Chapel Outlaw 50 will now take place on Monday, December 4. Snowflake 100 qualifying will begin at Noon CT on Monday, followed by the Snowflake 100 Last Chance Qualifier, Outlaw Group Qualifying, and then feature racing at approximately 3 p.m. CT.
Racing America's Snowball Derby pre-race coverage will begin at 11 p.m. CT/Noon ET on Sunday, leading into coverage of the Last Chance Qualifier and 56th Annual Snowball Derby. Monday's coverage will begin at 11:45 a.m. CT/12:45 p.m. ET and continue through the conclusion of Monday's racing action.
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The practice of removing haulers from the infield will remain in place with the schedule change, offering the best possible view for fans in the grandstands for Sunday's race. Infield parking will also be available as usual for fans attending Sunday's race.
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UPDATED SNOWBALL DERBY SCHEDULE (ALL TIMES CENTRAL)
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3
| Time | Note |
| 7:00 AM | Pits Open, Team Members Only |
| 7:30 AM | Tire Draw for Locked In Teams |
| 8:00 AM | Pits Open |
| 9:00 AM | All Haulers Must Be Out of Infield |
| Snowball Derby Drivers Meeting | |
| 9:30 AM | Pre-Tech Opens After Drivers Meeting |
| 10:00 AM | Worship Service in Fan Zone Tent |
| 11:30 AM | Last Chance Qualifier Cars Grid At Stop & Go |
| 12:00 PM | All Cars Must Be Through Tech |
| 12:00 PM | Snowball Derby Last Chance Qualifier |
| 12:30 PM | Engine Warmups/Cars to Grid |
| Pre-Race Festivities | |
| 2023 Snowball Derby Class Photo | |
| Driver Introductions | |
| 2:00 PM (Approx.) | 56th Annual Snowball Derby |
| 8:00 PM-10:00 PM | Park Snowflake 100 Haulers |
MONDAY, DECEMBER 4
| Time | Note |
| 8:00 AM | Park Remaining Pro Late Model Haulers |
| 9:00 AM | Pits Open |
| 9:30 AM | Move Snowflake Tires to Tech |
| 10:00 AM | Drivers Meeting |
| 10:30 AM | Pre-Tech Opens After Drivers Meeting |
| 11:00 AM | Outlaw Hauler Parking |
| 1:00 PM | Snowflake Qualifying |
| 2:30 PM | Snowflake Last Chance Qualifier |
| 3:00 PM | Outlaw Practice/Group Qualifying |
| 4:00 PM | Allen Turner Snowflake 100 |
| Outlaw 50 |
