ASA STARS National Tour Announces PepperJack Kennels Rookie of the Year Program

The ASA STARS National Tour is proud to introduce the PepperJack Kennels Rookie of the Year Program, a program designed to recognize and reward the top rising talent in super late model racing.

The PepperJack Kennels Rookie of the Year Program is shaping up to have quite the competition. So far Chase Pinsonneault, George Phillips, Gavan Boschele, Ty Fredrickson and Carson Brown will all be competing for the Rookie of the Year title. The program features $2,500 cash from PepperJack Kennels and $2,000 worth of Product Certificates courtesy of Holley, Simpson, MSD and Fire Suppression Solutions.

“We’re excited to partner with PepperJack Kennels to create a program that highlights the next generation of stars in our sport,” said Bob Sargent, CEO of Track Enterprises. “Short-track racing is built on developing talent, and this initiative provides a great opportunity for up-and-coming drivers to make their mark on a national stage.”

PepperJack Kennels, known for its commitment to excellence in both the racing world and quality labrador retrievers, has long been a supporter of grassroots motorsports. Their involvement in the ASA STARS National Tour Rookie of the Year Program reflects their passion for fostering young talent and contributing to the growth of the sport.

“I have always believed in supporting short track racing, and this partnership with the ASA STARS National Tour allows me to do just that,” said Misty Melo, Owner of PepperJack Kennels. “The Rookie of the Year Program gives young drivers a chance to prove themselves and take the next step in their careers, and I encourage more partners to come onboard to help build this program!”

The PepperJack Kennels Rookie of the Year battle will kick off with the ASA STARS National Tour season opener at New Smyrna Speedway on Tuesday February 11th and will continue throughout the 12 race schedule.

For more information on the ASA STARS National Tour, the PepperJack Kennels Rookie of the Year Program, and how to follow the season, visi starsnationaltour.com.

ASA STARS National Tour

Founded by Track Enterprises President Bob Sargent, The ASA STARS National Tour for pavement Super Late Model stock cars debuted in March 2023.

The ASA STARS National Tour is a twelve-race championship series, offering a $100,000 point fund. The tour will visit 12 different race tracks in 8 states in 2025, with the season beginning in February during Florida Speedweeks and concluding in early November at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.

For those unable to attend an event, live coverage of each of the 12 events can be found on Track TV in addition to each event being re-broadcast on MavTV.

Track Enterprises (TE) is a racing Promotions Company based in Illinois, which owns and operates the ASA STARS National Tour. In addition to the STARS National Tour, Track Enterprises owns and operates Championship Racing Association (CRA) and the ASA Midwest Tour. TE also has a strategic alliance with the ASA Southern Super Series.

ASA Branded Tours

ASA Branded Tours encompasses four (4) pavement super late model racing series operating under the Track Enterprises banner, and under the ASA Brand via a licensing agreement for logo and IP Rights. ASA Branded Tours include the ASA STARS National Tour; the ASA CRA Super Series; The ASA Midwest Tour and the ASA Southern Super Series.

-ASA STARS National Tour Release
-Photo credit: Will Bellamy