Matt Weaver

Matt Weaver is the owner and founder of Short Track Scene. Weaver grew up in the sport, having raced himself before becoming a reporter in college at the University of South Alabama. He also has extensive experience covering NASCAR, IndyCar and Dirt Sprint Cars.

Stories By Matt Weaver

Snowball Derby
/ 9 years ago

Casey Roderick racing to extend Ronnie Sanders’ Snowball Derby legacy

Through 50 years of Snowball Derby lore, there has remained one constant in the form of Ronnie Sanders. The now 71-year-old...

By Matt Weaver
Snowball Derby
/ 9 years ago

Snowball Derby qualifying order and procedure

And so begins the most stressful qualifying process in asphalt short track racing. It’s pole day for the 50th Annual Snowball...

By Matt Weaver
Snowball Derby
/ 9 years ago

Raphael Lessard and Brandon McReynolds change engines after Derby practice

Thursday practice at the Snowball Derby is rarely a breeze for most of the field, but it’s even more chaotic when...

By Matt Weaver
Snowball Derby
/ 9 years ago

Bubba Pollard leads opening Snowball Derby practice

Everyone is chasing Bubba Pollard after Day One of practice for the 50th Annual Snowball Derby. The 30-year-old reigning track champion...

By Matt Weaver
Snowball Derby
/ 9 years ago

Johnny Sauter crashes early on Snowball Derby practice day

Johnny Sauter’s highly-anticipated debut at Five Flags Speedway lasted all of three laps. The 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion...

By Matt Weaver