NEW SMYRNA, Fla. — The ASA STARS National Tour and Southern Super Series have officially released the highly anticipated pre-entry list for the Feb. 11 Clyde Hart Memorial at New Smyrna Speedway.
Featuring a stacked field of elite super late model competitors, the event promises to deliver thrilling short-track racing action as drivers battle for the coveted cowboy hat trophy.
The event is set to take place on night five of the nine-night World Series of Asphalt Stock Car Racing.
Thirty-four drivers from 15 states and Canada are ready to go for the 200-lap, $15,000-to-win season opener.
Among those entered are Bubba Pollard, Ty Majeski, Derek Thorn, Stephen Nasse and Cole Butcher.
A plethora of young guns are also ready to do battle such as William Sawalich, Kyle Steckly, Ty Fredrickson, Chase Pinsonneault, Jake Finch, Carson Brown, Conner Jones, George Phillips, Gavan Boschele and Dawson Sutton.
Other notable drivers include Johnny Sauter, Austin Nason, Matthew Craig, Derek Griffith, Derek Kraus, Paul Shafer Jr, Gabe Sommers, Billy VanMeter, Michael Hinde, Spencer Davis, Brad May, Kasey Kleyn, Mike Hopkins, Colby Howard, Bobby Good, Cory Hall, Dustin Smith and George Gorham, Jr.
“This is one of the strongest fields we’ve seen for the Clyde Hart Memorial, and it’s shaping up to be a can’t-miss event,” said Bob Sargent, Track Enterprises CEO. “New Smyrna Speedway always produces great racing, and with the talent we have entered, we’re expecting an incredible show for the fans.”
Tuesday’s event will serve as the first of 12 races for the ASA STARS National Tour.
Watch all the action on SPEED SPORT affiliate TrackTv.com.
The newly formed ASA STARS Platinum Program, presented by Rackley Roofing, features teams and drivers that have signed up for the full 2025 season which will receive extra show up money at each event, guaranteed starting spots, and many other perks. The program has at least 15 full-timers currently locked in with others possible before the season starts next week.
