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Sunshine State Four Crown Set for 2026!

Introducing the Sunshine State Four Crown Series! A partnership between New Smyrna Speedway and 5 Flags Speedway in conjunction with some of the biggest CRA & ASA events of the 2026 racing season!

"The 2026 season will also feature the Sunshine State Four Crown, a special championship recognizing excellence across Florida’s premier Super Late Model events. Drivers competing in the ASA STARS National Tour Clyde Hart Memorial, the ASA STARS National Tour Sunshine State 200, the Championship Blizzard Series event at Five Flags Speedway, and the Florida Governor’s Cup at New Smyrna Speedway will be eligible for the Four Crown. At the conclusion of the four events, the driver with the highest average finishing position will earn a $10,000 bonus, while the Hard Charger, determined by the most total positions gained across all four races, will receive a $5,000 award".

MDM Promotions and New Smyrna Speedway have also announced a renewed commitment to restoring the prestige of the historic Governor’s Cup, working to return the event to the prominence it once held in short track racing. The 2026 Governor’s Cup will feature a $20,000-to-win purse and a two-day event format, highlighted by the main event being contested on Sunday afternoon, a nod to the race’s traditional format and the “good ole days” that helped establish the Governor’s Cup as one of the sport’s signature events.

“We are all really excited about partnering with the entire New Smyrna staff” stated Marty Melo who recently took ownership of the ASA and CRA branded tours. “Holli and Rusty do a great job and have a strong desire and vision to reestablish the Governors Cup to how it use to be, we have put a lot of thought and planning into this and feel 2026 will be a great start to rebuilding this event to what track owner Jane Hart wants”.

All four of these events will bring the excitement that all race fans desire and the grand prize is sure to come right down to the final lap!

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