Colton Kelly Turns Speed Into Pro Truck Victory At Five Flags Speedway

 

Colton Kelly backed up a week of speed with a commanding win Saturday night at Five Flags Speedway, putting together a complete performance during the Blizzard #3 race weekend in his No. 18K Pave America Pro Truck.

Kelly entered race day with confidence after a strong test session earlier in the week, when he turned the fastest lap he had ever run at Five Flags with an 18.6-second lap. That pace carried straight into the event, where he was second fastest overall before qualifying on the pole with an 18.973-second lap.

Although the dice roll invert placed him third on the starting grid, Kelly wasted little time moving forward. He had an early opportunity to make a move at the drop of the green, stayed patient for a moment, then made the race-winning decision on the back straightaway by driving it three-wide and making the pass stick. From there, he drove away from the field and established control of the race.

A late-race caution tightened the field back up, but Kelly answered with another strong restart and never gave the lead away. He stayed out front through the closing laps, led all 25 circuits, and took the checkered flag to cap one of the most complete runs of his young career.

"I finally had some luck go our way and it feels good to win," Kelly said.

For a young driver, winning during the Blizzard race weekend is an important statement. The event attracts some of the best short track teams in the country, and delivering a performance like this in front of that level of competition is a strong way to get noticed. Kelly not only showed winning speed, but also the patience, racecraft, and composure required to close the deal when the opportunity was there.

Saturday night's win was another meaningful step forward for Kelly and the CLK Motorsports program. On one of the Southeast's most respected short tracks, he showed he had the speed to lead, the decisiveness to take control, and the poise to finish the job.

About Colton Kelly

Colton Kelly is a rising young racer competing in Pro Truck and Pro Late Model competition as he continues to build his resume in full-bodied stock car racing. Through CLK Motorsports and ColtonKellyRacing.com, Kelly is establishing himself as a driver to watch with strong speed, growing experience, and a steadily expanding body of work on respected short tracks across the Southeast.

About Pave America

Pave America is a national asphalt and concrete service company that supports commercial paving and pavement maintenance projects through a network of operating brands across the United States. The company has been a visible supporter of Colton Kelly's racing program and served as the primary sponsor on Kelly's winning No. 18K Pro Truck at Five Flags Speedway.

About Five Flags Speedway

Five Flags Speedway is a historic half-mile paved oval in Pensacola, Florida, and one of the most respected short tracks in the country. Known nationally as the home of the Snowball Derby, Five Flags regularly attracts top regional and national short track talent and remains one of the Southeast's most competitive proving grounds for developing drivers.

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