10/3/2013
Five Flags Speedway
SRPMotorsports Development Driver Austin Fullerton to Compete in Pensacola Five Flags Speedway Snowflake 100
Claremore, Ok – Grasshopper Racing driver Austin “Grasshopper� Fullerton is about to become another first driver to compete in the 46th Annual Snowball Derby in Pensacola, Florida held on December 4th thru 8th driving his Asphalt Pro Late Model.
But, first, the 18-year-old will be preparing himself and car to get ready for this country's most prestigious asphalt short track event presented by Allen Turner Snowflake 100 in Saturday's 46th Annual Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway Pensacola, Florida which is christened after the nickname of Pensacola—“City of Five Flags.�
Fullerton is a developmental driver for SRPMotorsports Mike Slone Crew Chief/Spotter Rolla, Missouri who is a two-time track champion at Lebanon I-44 Speedway Lebanon, Missouri. Fullerton finish fourth in his first time racing under NASCAR Whelen All-American series sanctioned track for the state of Missouri, he also finish fourth in the Monster Energy Chase for the Cup at Lebanon I-44 Speedway. He will be driving in the No. 20 Ford for Grasshopper Racing in the 46th Annual Snowball event at Pensacola, which will be broadcast live on SPEED51.com thru the events.
"I'm excited to get down to Pensacola and run the No. 20 Ford for Grasshopper Racing in the Snowflake race," said Fullerton. "I know I will gain valuable experience. I appreciate Mike Slone continuing his support of me and being on board for my first Snowflake race."
The 18-year old, Fullerton from Chelsea, Oklahoma drove in the Monster Energy Chase for the Cup at Lebanon I-44 Speedway for three years and went from 8th to 4th place point’s standings this year. He has earned Rookie of the Year honors in 2011 in his first time driving an Asphalt Pro Late Model at Lebanon I-44 Speedway. Fullerton’s driving skills under the watchful eye of Mike Slone’s knowledge and talent that took Fullerton to his seasons 4th place finish in the NASCAR Whelen All-American state standings for Missouri resulting in 18 starts with two wins, ten top-5’s and thirteen top-10’s.
"Fullerton is one of those natural talents who possess skills far beyond his young age. He's already proved he can race with the best of them. We're expecting him to hit the track running and compete for a solid finish at Five Flags Speedway Pensacola, Florida," stated Roy Sumter, Owner of car for Grasshopper Racing. Austin Fullerton is one of the Most Popular Driver contest on SPEED51 under Tracks I-44 Missouri.
To learn more about Austin Fullerton you can follow him on the Austin “Grasshopper� Fullerton Racing fan page on FACEBOOK and also on TWITTER under @grasshopperacin.
