Less Than 30 Days to Prepare Designs For The Snowball Derby Best Appearing Car Award

With less than 30 days remaining before the 57th Annual Snowball Derby, HDFive / Horvath Design and Five Star Race Car Bodies are reminding teams to finalize their entries for the highly anticipated Best Appearing Car Award. The award, which has been reimagined this year, moves away from fan voting to a comprehensive evaluation by a panel of experts, focusing on design, print quality, and installation.

A New Approach: Celebrating Craftsmanship

This year, the contest highlights the artistic and technical excellence behind each race car wrap. The evaluation criteria will focus on three main aspects:

1. Design and Creativity: Judges will look for unique concepts, bold themes, and captivating aesthetics.
2. Print Quality: The clarity, precision, and vibrancy of the printed wrap will be closely examined.
3. Installation: Attention to detail in the application process, ensuring a flawless finish, will be a key factor.

Tim Horvath II of HDFive emphasized the importance of the updated format:

"This isn't just a beauty contest — it's about honoring the full scope of effort, skill, and teamwork involved in creating a standout race car look. As we mark our 10th year at the Snowball Derby, we wanted to spotlight the teams that consistently push the boundaries of design."

Thematic Challenge: Embracing the Power of Five

This year's competition features a unique twist: teams can earn bonus points by incorporating elements of the number five into their car’s design. This theme celebrates the connection between HDFive, Five Star Race Car Bodies, and the event venue, Five Flags Speedway. Whether it’s using the number itself, patterns with five elements, or creative representations like five snowballs, this addition provides an extra layer of creativity for teams to explore.

Tim Horvath II explained the idea behind this thematic twist:

"With the significance of the number five in the names of our companies and the track, we thought it would be a fun way to challenge teams and pay homage to this unique synergy."

Prizes for Both Snowball Derby and Snowflake 100

Separate Best Appearing Car awards will be presented for the Snowball Derby and the Snowflake 100 categories, with exciting prizes on the line:

• The Snowball Derby Best Appearing Car winner will receive:
  • A brand-new Five Star Race Car body
  • A $500 marketing kit from HDFive
• The Snowflake 100 Best Appearing Car winner will earn:
  • A Five Star Race Car Bodies reskin kit
  • A $500 marketing kit from HDFive

These awards celebrate the craftsmanship behind each car's appearance and offer valuable tools to help teams continue enhancing their race car designs.

Countdown to the 57th Annual Snowball Derby

The 57th Annual Snowball Derby is set for Thursday, December 5 through Sunday, December 8 at Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, FL. As one of the most prestigious short track racing events in the country, the Snowball Derby attracts top teams and fans eager to see incredible competition and stunning car designs.

With less than a month remaining, teams are encouraged to finalize their wraps and prepare to showcase their best work. Tickets are on sale now, and racing enthusiasts are advised to secure their spots early. For ticket details and event information, visit Five Flags Speedway's official website.

-HDFive/Horvath Designs Press Release
-Photo credit: Will Bellamy, Racing America