4 NASCAR drivers with multiple wins at the Snowball Derby Late Model race ft. Chase Elliott

NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 - Qualifying - Source: Getty
NASCAR Cup Series South Point 400 - Qualifying - Source: Getty

NASCAR drivers have always found themselves doing some co-curricular activities when they get into the off-season. While a few take time out to rest and recoup, others get behind the wheel and crank up their adrenaline.

For several years, many ace stock-car drivers have competed in one of the biggest short-track racing events, the Snowball Derby. It's a 300-lap Super Late Model race contested at the Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. Traditionally, the event is held on the first Sunday of December since 1968.

This off-season short-track racing has also attracted many NASCAR veterans, emerging talents and short-track legends who have won more than once. Let's delve into the list of four NASCAR drivers who've made a mark in the prestigious short-track racing.


Four NASCAR drivers who have won more than once at the Snowball Derby

#4 Ty Majeski (2 wins)

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race - Source: Getty
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Championship Race - Source: Getty

The full-time Truck Series driver, Ty Majeski, is the defending winner of the Snowball Derby. His first win was in 2020. Moreover, the 30-year-old has finished inside the top-10 five times in 10 starts for the short-track racing event.

Majeski is the 2024 Truck Series champion and will resume driving the #98 Ford F-150 for ThorSport Racing in the 2025 NASCAR season.


#3 Erik Jones (2 wins)

NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race - Qualifying - Source: Getty
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race - Qualifying - Source: Getty

NASCAR Cup Series driver Erik Jones has tamed the half-mile paved track on two occasions, 2012 and 2013 The former Truck Series champion has finished thrice inside the top-10 in six starts at the Five Flags Speedway race.

Back in NASCAR, Jones will return to drive for Legacy Motor Club, piloting the #43 Toyota next season.


#2 Kyle Busch (2 wins)

NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race - Qualifying - Source: Getty
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race - Qualifying - Source: Getty

In his racing career, Kyle Busch has won one of the most prestigious late model races twice, in 2009 and 2017. Moreover, in five starts at the oval track in Pensacola, the veteran NASCAR driver has finished inside the top-10 four times, the fifth being a DNF.

After an underwhelming NASCAR season, the two-time Cup Series champion Busch will be seen in action driving the #8 Chevy for Richard Childress Racing in 2025.


#1 Chase Elliott (2 wins)

NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 - Practice - Source: Getty
NASCAR Cup Series Straight Talk Wireless 400 - Practice - Source: Getty

In eight starts, Chase Elliott triumphed twice (2011, 2015) at the Snowball Derby race. Moreover, at the age of 16, he became the youngest driver to win this short-track race.

Meanwhile, the 2020 Cup Series champion will eye another trophy for his cabinet as he will back behind the #9 Chevy for Hendrick Motorsports in the upcoming season.

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