For the first time since the early 80's, short track racing has shown some growth. Sadly, a few tracks did not survive the slump. When asked how we have survived, we think the answer is easy... YOU!

Everybody knows the best form of advertising is word of mouth. Social Networking (ie. Facebook, Twitter,Myspace) is the best thing to happen to word of mouth. No longer are we dependant on just Radio, TV and Newspaper to tell us what us going on in our local community. The politics of coverage has been circumvented by the people. Through social media we are able to share with all our friends, our passions, our sorrows and our thoughts. One post... one click... one video.... could be the next trending subject. Instead of traditional media sources telling you what is hot, they have learned social media is the the best source to learn what YOU really care about.  For that reason we have made changes to our web site to make it easier for you to share with your friends and family our mutual love of racing.

Pensacola FL made headlines on Twitter last December by having one of the top Trending subjects on December 2nd. Of all the interests and activities we have that make this such a great community, it was YOU talking about the 45th Annual Snowball Derby.  WOW, #Snowballderby ranked even higher than the NFL that Sunday. People all over the world were asking, what is this Snowball Derby? Why are people so passionate about it? After they made a few investigative clicks, they found out why!

So from all of us at 5 Flags Speedway, THANK YOU. We hope you find the new format even easier to share the sport we all love so much. So click those "Do-Hickeys" at the top left of the screen and share away.There is nothing like Family and we are excited about ours growing.