Ross and Witmer Announced as Title Sponsor for ASA STARS National Tour Event at Hickory

The Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour is proud to announce Ross & Witmer as the title sponsor for the upcoming event, set to take place on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the historic Hickory Motor Speedway. The event will now be the Ross & Witmer 255 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch.

Ross & Witmer, a renowned name in the Heating and Air Conditioning Industry, brings a legacy of trust, performance, and community commitment, making them a natural fit for the ASA STARS National Tour, which continues to elevate grassroots racing to a national stage.

“We’re excited to partner with Ross & Witmer for this event,” said Bob Sargent, Founder and President of the ASA STARS National Tour. “Their support helps us shine a spotlight on short-track racing and the local communities that make this sport special.”

The Ross & Witmer 255 will be held at Hickory Motor Speedway, a track rich in history and known as the “Birthplace of the NASCAR Stars.” The race will feature a mix of veteran Super Late Model racers and rising talents looking to make their mark on Super Late Model racing.

“We are honored to support the ASA STARS National Tour and be a part of the event at Hickory,” said Clay Phillips, Owner of Ross & Witmer. “We are very passionate about supporting short track racing. This is where the passion lives, where future champions are born, and where communities come together. We’re proud to play a role in helping this tradition thrive.”

Advance sale tickets for the Ross & Witmer 255 presented by Appalachian Sucker Punch will be available Tuesday, April 15 at starsnationaltour.com. In addition to Super Late Models, the INEX Legends will again race as part of the event.

Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour

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

The Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour is a twelve-race championship series, offering a $100,000 point fund. The tour will visit 12 different racetracks 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 Appalachian Sucker Punch 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 Appalachian Sucker Punch ASA STARS National Tour; the ASA CRA Super Series; The ASA Midwest Tour and the ASA Southern Super Series.

Track TV

Track TV is the official streaming partner of the ASA STARS National Tour, ASA Midwest Tour, ASA Southern Super Series, CRA Super Series, CRA JEGS All Star Tour, CRA Street Stocks, CRA Late Model Sportsman, Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, Big 8 Late Model Series and Oktoberfest Race Weekend at La Crosse Fairgrounds Speedway plus more! Subscribe today at tracktv.com.

-ASA STARS National Tour Release