2026 Snowball Derby

The Snowball Derby is an annual marquee Super Late Model race held at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. The 58th edition runs December 3–6, 2026 and features qualifying, support classes, and a 300-lap main event.

Fans can expect a weekend of late-model racing, practice and qualifying sessions, and regional teams traveling from across the Southeast to compete at this traditional year-end event.

The Snowball Derby is a high-profile Super Late Model weekend anchored by a 300-lap main event at Five Flags Speedway. It draws experienced short-track teams and visiting contenders, making it one of the most competitive late-model races of the year.

What makes it worth the trip:

• It showcases top regional and national late-model talent in a single weekend.
• The packed schedule includes practice, qualifying, heat races and a long main event that rewards strategy and endurance.
• Pensacola's cooler December weather makes for comfortable evenings and a lively motorsport atmosphere.

Best way to experience it:

Arrive for practice and qualifying days to watch teams tune and to secure a good viewing spot. Use the venue's official website or FloRacing for the weekend schedule and live broadcast details. Bring ear protection and plan for limited on-site food options by checking nearby restaurants in Pensacola for breaks between races.

Good to know:

• Five Flags Speedway is located at 7451 Pine Forest Road, Pensacola, FL; local tourism lists the official dates and visitor info.
• FloRacing is a regular broadcast partner for the event; check their page for live-stream availability and timing.

• Great if you want to watch top-level Super Late Model racing and a 300-lap main event.
• Great if you enjoy short-track strategy, close-quarters racing and regional touring teams.
• Great if you like visiting Pensacola in early December when local tourism highlights the event.
• Maybe skip if you prefer professionally sanctioned national series with standard ticketed grandstand amenities.