Snowball/Snowflake entries as of 11-28

[Snowball]

Drivers from 21 states and Canada are represented between the two races!

 

Florida

Georgia

Alabama

Texas

Tennessee

Pennsylvania

Louisianna

Ohio

North Carolina

Michigan

Indiana

Nevada

Connecticut

Maine

Oklahoma

Colorodo

Kentucky

Iowa

Mississippi

Washington

South Carolina

Nova Scotia, Canada

 

41st Annual Snowball Derby (61 )

 

1. David Hole Cumming, GA

2. William Wambles Mobile, AL

3. Matt Smith Houston, TX

4. Matt Merrell Gregory, TX

5. John Wes Townley Watkinsville, GA

6. Benny Gordon Dubois, PA

7. Stephan McCurley Humble, TX

8. Tim Martin Amite, LA

9. Danny Bagwell Cordova, AL

10. Jack Landis Edgerton, OH

11. Johanna Long Pensacola, FL

12. Ryan Crane Panama City, FL

13. David Rogers Orlando, FL

14. Donald Long Pensacola, FL

15. Augie Grill Hayden, AL

16. Joey Senter Jefferson, GA

17. Justin Drawdy Ft Pierce, FL

18. Ken McFarland Hoover, AL

19. Brian Ickler Concord, NC

20. Johnny Van Doorn Coopersville, MI

21. John Bolen Jasper, AL

22. Scott Carlson Pensacola, FL

23. Matt Hawkins Canton, GA

24. Paul Kelley Pendergrass, GA

25. J.R Roahrig Bremen, IN

26. Bubba Pollard Senoia, GA

27. Jason Young Houston, TX

28. Tyler Millwood Kingston, GA

29. John Long Niles, MI

30. Doug Thorpe JR. Pensacola, FL

31. Ryan Sieg Tucker, GA

32. Chris Davidson Pearland, TX

33. Gary Helton Seymour, TN

34. Michael Pope Dublin, GA

35. Dwayne Buggay Canton, GA

36. Cecil Chunn Springhill, TN

37. Stanley Smith Chelsea, AL

38. Shane Sieg Decatur, GA

39. Alex Haase Las Vegas, NV

40. Ryan Preece, Kensington, CT

41. Johnny Clark Hallowell ME

42. Hunter Robbins Shorter, AL

43. Jeff Fultz Troutman,NC

44. Gary St Amant Columbus, OH

45. Jeff Choquette Huntersville, NC

46. Eddie Mercer Pensacola, FL

47. Scott Hantz Angola, IN

48. Korey Ruble Dothan, AL

49. Donnie Wilson Oklahoma City, OK

50. Grant Enfinger Montrose, AL

51. Wayne Anderson Widwood, FL

52. Roger Reuse Pelham, AL

53. Heath Hindman Signal Mountain, TN

54. Tim Curry Allegan, MI

55. Josh Hamner Chelsea, AL

56. Mitch Cobb Edwards, CO

57. John Flemming Halifax, NS, Canada

58. Bill Tutchtone 11 Pensacola, FL

59. Casey Smith Austin, TX

60. Dale Little Satsuma, AL

61. Wayne Niedecken Jr Pensacola, FL

 

Allen Turner Snowflake 100 (78 )

 

1. David Hole Cumming, GA

2. Brannon Fowler Cantonment, FL

3. Matt Smith Houston, TX

4. Andy Pugh Elba, AL

5. Drew Brannon Miami, FL

6. Keeton Hanks Auburn, KY

7. Kevin Barrett Cleveland, GA

9. Mason Aaron Mitchell West Desmoines, IA

9. Stephan McCurley Humble, TX

10. Jack Landis Edgerton, OH

11. Johanna Long Pensacola, FL

12. Kirby Huneycutt Port Neches, TX

13. Ryan Blaney High Point, NC

14. Ryan Crane Panama City, FL

15. Willie Allen Bon Aqua, TN

16. Logan Boyett Pensacola, FL

17. Augie Grill Hayden, AL

18. Carl Smith Hockley, TX

19. Larry Foyt Houston, TX

20. Cody Smith LaVernia, TX

21. Zack Rearden Buford, GA

22. Brandon Carlson Cantonment, FL

23. Korey Ruble Dothan, AL

24. Tanner Berryhill Bixby, OK

25. D J Vanderly Mobile, AL

26. John Bolen Jasper, AL

27. Ricky Vice D'lberville, MS

28. Josh Bragg Helena, MS

29. Paul Kelley Pendergrass, GA

30. Gary Sanford Maytown, AL

31. Jason Young Houston, TX

32. Ronnie Smith Pensacola, FL

33. Thomas Praytor Mobile, AL

34. Thad Felton Channelview, TX

35. Tim Baker Moss Point, MS

36. Tyler Millwood Kingston, GA

37. John Long Niles, MI

38. Skip McCord Mt Juliet, TN

39. Dillon Oliver Bowling Green ,KY

40. Keith Thorpe Pace, FL

41. Rodney Benefield Flowey Branch, GA

42. Shane T Sawyer Braselton, GA

43. Tom Grotheus San Antonio, TX

44. Hal Martin Galliano, LA

45. Scott Patton Chattanooga, TN

46. Elliot Massey Lucedales, MS

47. Josh Hamner Pelham, AL

48. Kyle Fowler Smyrna, GA

49. Thor Anderson Boundurant, IA

50. Keith English Pace, FL

51. Taylor Satterfield Commerce, GA

52. Justin South Cropwell, AL

53. Richard Johns Cornelius, NC

54. Wes Burton Kannapolis, NC

55. Dakota Stroup Owensboro, KY

56. Chase Oliver Crossville, AL

57. Josh Hollis Evandale, TX

58. Zach Niessner Ellensburg, WA

59. Sammy McMullen Pensacola, FL

60. Wyatt Webb Ocean Springs, MS

61. Brandon Bendele La Vernia, TX

62. David Jones Mobile, AL

63. Shain Cheney Pensacola, FL

64. Darin Mathews Pasgagoula, MS

65. Max Gresham Griffin, GA

66. Joe Aramendia San Antonio, TX

67. Brandon Odom Defuniak Springs,FL

68. Mike Alexander Jr Franklin, TN

69. Jimmy Lang Bluffton, SC

70. Robert Royce Cantonment, FL

71. Casey Roderick Dawsonville, GA

72. Eric Wallace Concord, NC

73. Brandon Johnson Longwood , FL

74. Kyle Sirizzoti Helotes, TX

75. Greg Davidson Pearland, TX

76. Jimmy Garmon Hoschton, GA

77. Eric Allen Centers Corbin, KY

78. John Robicheaux Gulfport, MS

[Modracer]

Thats going to be tough. Just think you would have to make it in the top half of the field just to get in.

[PAPA]

With that many cars showing up its a shame they cant run them all.

[Vir]

There are last chance races for those who don't qualify fast enough. Last year several good cars elected to go home rather than run the last chance races.

[tps22]

Don't see Colt's name. Why don't he race the snowball?

[racingmom]

Don't see Colt's name. Why don't he race the snowball?

Colt's just had surgery and won't be able to race. Plus$$$$$$$$.

[Clear Lake Race Fan]

Steve,

 

Didn't John Boy Wilkinson run a pro-late model last year? Heard from him this year?

 

Thanks,

 

Danny

[Josh42]

He did run last year, he is the crew chief for Ken McFarland, he was pitted next to casey last year.

[Snowball]

Yes he did, but he isn't running this year. Unfortunately, even though McFarland is on this list and has paid an entry, he will not be running. He has sold his hauler and trailer, so he will not be running. This is a list of everyone who has actually paid entries, but every year, a few are unable to make it for one reason or another.

 

Thats going to be tough. Just think you would have to make it in the top half of the field just to get in.

 

 

The Mods may be the same way. I think there was about 55 of those last year if I'm not mistaken.

[txtom]

Don't remember the exact counts, but we are within a half-dozen or so in both the SLM and PLM classes of matching last years entries.

[Clear Lake Race Fan]

Guess that frees up a spot on my scanner for Larry Foyt. ha!

 

Heard anything more on Rowe?

 

Seems like this year has a great number of cars, but may be lacking a little in big names as compared to the recent past. Any potential surprises?

 

Danny

[txtom]

Any potential surprises?

 

I've seen it get down late before Gill's name showed up; He would have to be with a different owner, though.

 

I would, however like to see Cale Gale and Johnny Brazier there, and I think Ronnie Sanders has finally called it a career.

[Clear Lake Race Fan]

Clay Rogers, Mader, Cassius Clark, Wallace, Campbell, Menard, Travis Kittle, Corey Williams, Ricky Turner, Hogan/Busch, ........etc.

 

I also hope the SEC Championship game (Bama/Fla.) doesn't affect the Snowflake crowd too much, but I bet it will. Come to think of it, I bet there will be plenty of hangovers on Sunday, too.

 

 

Danny

[Snowball]

Clay Rogers, Mader, Cassius Clark, Wallace, Campbell, Menard, Travis Kittle, Corey Williams, Ricky Turner, Hogan/Busch, ........etc.

 

I also hope the SEC Championship game (Bama/Fla.) doesn't affect the Snowflake crowd too much, but I bet it will. Come to think of it, I bet there will be plenty of hangovers on Sunday, too.

 

 

Danny

 

Rogers and Gill only ran latemodels in the Snowball and those cars have been sold by the owner. Mader hasn't ran all year. The car he was driving has been parked all year. Wallace drove for Richie Wauters, and I guess he isn't coming back. Wauters has one of his Truck drivers, Shane Sieg driving his car. Menard and Kittleson haven't been here in a couple years,Corey Williams has never been to the Snowball, Ricky Turner hasn't raced in over 2 years, Hogan never runs at Five Flags, Busch has both of his cars seats filled, and he'll be at the banquet. I'm hearing he will be here on Sunday to watch his cars run. Cassius Clark has moved to N Carolina for now, and they didn't have enough in their budget to run it this year.Chris Gabehart was going to enter after the Georgia race, but he tore his car up. Brian Campbell didn't have a motor ready. Rich Bickle and Chris Wimmer contacted the track about running, but their motors are not in the rules. There are several who have never been in the Snowball like Johnny VanDoorn, Alex Haaase, Brian Ickler, Ryan Preece etc that will take the place of some of those mentioned. With the economy in such bad shape I was worried that the car count might be way down, but it looks like it will only be down slightly. The drivers that run or don't run always go through phases. There are fewer Northern drivers this year, and I think that has something to do with the expense and the poor economy. JMO

[Lonestar88]

I see the words scanner list on this thread....... Is there a offical scanner list for the drivers listed?

[Clear Lake Race Fan]

I see the words scanner list on this thread....... Is there a offical scanner list for the drivers listed?

 

Go to greatlakesfreq.com and go to the "specials" link. Look for Blizzard Series or Snowball Derby. Also look through CRA Series frequencies.

 

Steve - My point in listing the drivers was just that alot of the bigger-name drivers that have run in the recent past are not running this year. Still good number of cars, just not as much "star power." But then, likely some of these guys will be the big names in a few years.

 

Danny

[Lonestar88]

Thanks for the info CLRF

[txtom]

Keith,

You can also get a scanner list from the Radio truck that will be in the parking lot near the grandstand entrance.

They usually charge 5 dollars, and you get a free update when the fields are set.

 

See ya down there,

Tom

[Lonestar88]

Dr. Tom, thanks for the heads up, started loading the RV today and can't wait to start heading that way..

[supertx]

I see alot of big names just younger,up and new comers.

[Snowball]

Danny, Yes I agree that many of these will be the big names in a few years. I'm hoping that more of the Northern drivers will come next year if the economy improves. Atleast gas prices are much better! As usual, not all of these paid entries will show up for whatever reason. I'm looking for 52-55 Snowball and 65-70 Snowflake. Many enter real early and then can't make it.

[Montgomery Motorhead]

Snowball........Do you know who bought all of Ken McFarlands equipment? I guess since B.I.R. is closed that this might have had something to do with him selling everything since B.I.R. is his home track....................I have heard that Birmingham Int. Raceway will run one more farewell race in February before it is torn down.................Very, very, sad.

[Snowball]

He still has his cars, but he sold the hauler. I'm not sure who bought it.

[Montgomery Motorhead]

I saw on Speed51 that Johnny Van Doorn has withdrew from the Derby. I was looking forward to watching this guy race. He is a very heavyhitter from the midwest............What about Chris Gabehart? Did he get his car repaired from the crash at South Georgia yet? Sure hope he makes it down to the Derby. He was awesome up at the AA400 in Nashville last month.

[Snowball]

Yeah, that sucks about Vandoorn. I talked to Tim Steele who owns the car today, and he said that the economy caused his sponsor to backup some on the funding. The economy is the main reason that the Northern driver contingent is down some. As far as Gabehart goes, I'm a little surprised about the article in Speed51 aboput him running, because i thought he wasn't. I guess we'll find out come Wednesday or Thursday! I sure do hope that he runs. Either way, it will still be one heck of a field though!