For years, Stephen Nasse has carried one of the heaviest burdens in short-track racing. Back in 2019, he crossed the line at Snowball Derby first, only to have that win stripped in post-race technical inspection because his brakes failed scrutiny.

It was a crushing blow: a moment of triumph erased, the trophy handed instead to another driver, and Nasse sent packing in frustration. For many, the “Room of Doom,” as the tech area is known, became a symbol of how fragile victory can be at Five Flags Speedway.

Since then, Stephen Nasse kept showing up. He kept racing hard, kept grinding laps, often running near the front, even if the top step eluded him. Then came the 2025 Snowball Derby, and when the checkered flag fell this time, history finally tipped in his favor.

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