Snowball Derby Recap: Erik Jones Repeats After Chase Elliott Disqualification

The chase was on all afternoon, and none of the drivers could catch the dominant Chase Elliott, who led 233 of the 300 laps of the 46th Snowball Derby at Five Flags Speedway. Yet the effort was not rewarded as he failed post-race inspection and Erik Jones was declared the winner.  Jones never led a lap, but became just the third driver to win the prestigious short track race in back-to-back years, joining an exclusive club that includes just Augie Grill (2007-2008) and Rich Bickle (1998-1999 and 1990-1991). Elliott was the dominant force all week at the Pensacola, Fla. racetrack, winning the pole for both the Snowflake 100 and the Snowball Derby. On Saturday night, Elliott won a record third Snowflake 100. He was the defending champio...

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