The 2024 Snowball Derby has truly come alive in the vibrant city of Pensacola, Florida. Late Model drivers are now gearing up and taking those crucial practice laps on the half-mile track of Five Flags Speedway. This event is not just a race; it's a spectacle that showcases the skills and determination of these talented drivers. Let's dive into the details and explore the action on the track.

Uncover the Speeds and Stories of the 2024 Snowball Derby

Practice 1: The Initial Heat

During the first practice session, the drivers were all vying for that perfect lap time. Derek Thorn set a time of 16.508, closely followed by Chandler Smith with 16.521. Buddy Sheppard was not far behind with 16.530, and Haeden Plybon added to the competition with 16.536. Cole Butcher also made his mark with a time of 16.568, and Brent Crews followed with 16.582. Kaden Honeycutt, Jermy Doss, Giovanni Ruggiero, Michael Hinde, Bubba Pollard, Ty Majeski, Jake Garcia, Kole Raz, Jake Finch, Sammy Smith, Jace Hansen, Carson Kvapil, Timothy Watson, Conner Jones, Bill VanMater, Dawson Sutton, Stephen Nasse, Michael Scott, David Gilliland, Matthew Craig, Vito Cancilla, Dylan Fetcho, William Sawalich, Connor Okrzesik, Derek Kraus, Dustin Smith, John Bolen, and Nick Loden all contributed to the intense competition. Each driver was pushing their limits and showing what they were made of.

Practice 2: The Intense Battle Continues

In the second practice session, the competition heated up even more. Chandler Smith took the lead with a blistering time of 16.498, followed closely by Ty Majeski with 16.516. Derek Thorn was not to be outdone, setting a time of 16.526. Dawson Sutton also joined the top ranks with the same time. Kaden Honeycutt continued to perform well with 16.553, and Cole Butcher maintained his pace with 16.580. Haeden Plybon added to the excitement with 16.609, and Jace Hansen showed his skills with 16.643. Giovanni Ruggiero, Michael Hinde, Nicholas Naugle, Jake Finch, Dylan Fetcho, Billy VanMater, Bubba Pollard, Treyten Lapcevich, David Gilliland, Conner Jones, Timothy Watson, Sammy Smith, Carson Kvapil, John Bolen, Jeremy Doss, Kasey Kleyn, William Sawalich, Vito Cancilla, Caden Kvapil, Conner Okrzesik, Kyle Steckly, Michael Scott, Matthew Craig, Stephen Nasse, Cayden Lapcevich, Noah Gragson, Jake Garcia, Buddy Shepherd, Kole Raz, Brent Crews, Derek Kraus, Nick Loden, Luke Fenhaus, and Dustin Smith all continued to battle it out on the track. Each driver was giving it their all, and the times were getting closer and closer.